World internet speed record of 430,000Gbps achieved using bog-standard optic fiber cables, fast enough to download Battlefield 6 in one millisecond — new tech set to be critical in research for wireless 7G

Researchers achieved 430Tbps over standard optical fiber using mode-division techniques, highlighting untapped capacity and implications for future ultra-fast networks. [...]

Got a new Garmin watch? One hidden gesture control can return you to home and even lock your touchscreen

Deep in your Garmin watch’s maze of menus? One quick gesture should get you back to home on most watches. [...]

The next Apple Watch ban? New lawsuit targets the ‘fall detection’ tech in your favorite smartwatches

Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute. [...]

The best entry-level Hi-Res Audio player is getting a new version for 2026 — make the most of lossless streaming, or up to 2TB of your own files

Fiio's portable player gets a battery boost and more storage. It's a brilliant budget buy [...]

ByteDance's New AI Video Model Can Make 30-Second Clips From a Single Prompt

Seedance 2.5 allows you to attach up to 50 references to your request, giving you more control over the video it creates. [...]

Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out

Among the indie games we've seen worth checking out is a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress. [...]

The 401(k) millionaire is the new upper-middle-class safety line

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are quietly crossing the seven-figure mark and it's changing how they think about work, wealth, and retirement [...]

Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book

This new AI feature is taking fanfiction to another level. [...]

‘Dropping this while there’s still a month left is torture’: Bridgerton fans are hot for new season 4 part 2 bathtub teaser — but they’re forgetting a huge issue

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 first teaser confirms the long-awaited bathtub scene from original books — but I’m still not over Benedict and Sophie’s biggest issue. [...]