Hardware Articles

Hal Koss

Updated on May 19, 2026

Jetpacks have moved from the silver screen to the testing ground, but engineering hurdles and FAA regulations are keeping their daily use in the realm of science fiction still.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on May 19, 2026

With global backlash against data centers mounting, some tech companies are exploring a radical idea: launching them into space. But this may not be feasible or effective at solving data centers’ existing issues.

Brooke Becher

Updated on May 15, 2026

Inside the evolving export-control system that determines whether Nvidia’s advanced AI chips reach Chinese data centers.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on May 14, 2026

By funding its own software-centered product development, the defensetech startup is reshaping how the U.S. builds and buys its weapons.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on May 13, 2026

Trump Mobile wants to shake up the phone industry with its T1 cellular service and smartphone, although the T1 phone has been delayed multiple times. Here’s what to know about the Trump Family’s golden smartphone and what to expect when it comes out.

Ellen Glover

Updated on May 12, 2026

From automated lights to motion-activated door locks, smart home devices make your home, well, smarter.

Anthony Corbo

Updated on May 08, 2026

These semiconductor companies continue to advance hardware for new devices and AI systems.

Brooke Becher

Updated on May 07, 2026

They used to be stored in warehouse-like facilities. Now they're everywhere.

Adarsh Mittal

Updated on May 07, 2026

Semiconductors that perform well in lab conditions often flop when companies adopt them. To build products that actually work, researchers need to change their priorities.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on May 06, 2026

OpenAI and legendary tech designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new, secretive AI-powered device. Here’s what we know about the project so far — and how it could revolutionize the way we use artificial intelligence forever.