A small stealthy device lies in the hand, like something out of a dusty sci-fi prop box, with a compact screen, a grid of keys, and an antenna protruding from the top. This is The Blackhat, an open-source handheld computer created by Ryan Walker of Rootkit Labs. What began as a conference badge for the WHY2025 event has evolved into something far more capable: a portable Linux system suitable for on-the-go work, security testing, experimentation, and simply playing around.
Amazon created the Echo Show 21, priced at $350 (was $400), with a simple goal in mind: to provide customers with a single device that can do all of their daily tasks while eliminating the burden of juggling several gadgets. The 21-inch screen with a Full HD display is adequate for vivid visuals when cooking or watching a favorite show, as well as for video conversations with loved ones. The built-in Fire TV allows users to access Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and a variety of other apps via the included remote control.
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Apple released the second-generation AirTag just last week, and in addition to the normal changes, it has a much louder alert sound, a significantly longer Bluetooth range, and noticeably more accurate position tracking. Electronupdate examined one of these second-generation versions and confirmed that Apple pretty much delivered on that promise, but also raises the curtain on how they managed to do it without changing the look on the exterior.
When Jaguar brought its brand new four-door Electric GT to the cold wastes of Arjeplog, Sweden, its goals went much beyond simply surviving subzero temperatures. The team wanted to observe how this automobile would react when its limitations were unexpectedly pushed, on all but slick surfaces.
PDFs have typically been used to store reports, contracts, and a plethora of tax forms, but now one of them can run a Nintendo 64 game. Simply load a 23.5-megabyte file in your browser and Super Mario 64 will launch, complete with a jumping plumber and a magnificent castle backdrop. Tobi, the developer behind this feat, converted a document viewer into a game console, but he was inspired by a previous project, the DOOM PDF.
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Apple has been working for years to create their first foldable phone, a book-style device that is set to be released in mid-2026. New information has emerged about a smaller version on the way, a clamshell device that folds vertically, forms a square shape, and, if rumors are to be believed, may simply be dubbed the “iPhone Flip.”
The XPENG IRON humanoid robot made its first public appearance, but things didn’t go as planned. The sleek black machine tipped over during a presentation in a packed retail mall in Shenzhen. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the robot was a bit of a mess, and staff workers had to come and carry it away after it failed to stand up on its own.
Apple’s latest Chinese New Year short film, a ten-minute clip titled ‘Glad I Met You’, arrived right in time for the celebration, shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Director Bai Xue and TBWA\Media Arts Lab Shanghai collaborated to combine live-action footage with Buck’s stunning stop-motion animation.
Portable input devices are all about compact keyboards and mice that allow you to type as well as navigate on the move with your laptop or tablet, but let’s be honest, an iPhone normally goes unnoticed in this conversation… until one incredibly creative modder, KoStard, threw a wrench in the works.
Genesis has introduced the X Skorpio Concept, a beast capable of charging across even the most harsh deserts with far more power than expected, as well as a generous dose of refinement. This off-road creation represents a daring new path for the company, combining a wealth of high-performance expertise with a level of luxury typically found exclusively on smooth roads.