The First Transistor Radio
https://spectrum.ieee.org/transistor-radio-invented
#ycombinator #past_forward #type_departments #transistor_history #texas_instruments #portable_devices #consumer_electronics #radios

The Harsh Truth Behind Samsung's Phone Repair Program
https://gizmodo.com/harsh-truth-samsung-phone-repair-program-ifixit-1851500413
#ycombinator #Samsung #Kyle_Wiens #Videotelephony #Sean_Hollister #Business #Finance #Consumer_electronics #IFixit #iFixit #Google #Personal_digital_assistants #Samsung_Electronics #Technology #Internet #Smartphone #Gizmodo

Microsoft set to unveil its vision for AI PCs
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/19/microsoft-ai-pcs-build-2024.html
#ycombinator #Consumer_electronics #Technology #Breaking_News_Technology #Mobile #Social_media #Microsoft_Corp #Satya_Nadella #Qualcomm_Inc #Intel_Corp #Advanced_Micro_Devices_Inc #Arm_Holdings_PLC #Alphabet_Inc #Alphabet_Class_C #Dell_Technologies_Inc #HP_Inc #Apple_Inc #business_news

Regulator reports 'critical safety gap' in Tesla Autopilot linked to crashes
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/tesla-autopilot-linked-to-hundreds-of-collisions-has-critical-safety-gap-nhtsa.html
#ycombinator #Road_safety #Tesla_Inc #Autos #Social_media #Breaking_News_Technology #Technology #Consumer_electronics #business_news

Boston Dynamics Retires Its Legendary Humanoid Robot
https://spectrum.ieee.org/boston-dynamics-atlas-retires
#ycombinator #boston_dynamics #humanoid_robot #atlas #robotics #technology_computing #artificial_intelligence #consumer_electronics

Getting the Grid to Net Zero
https://spectrum.ieee.org/electric-inverter
#ycombinator #grid_forming_inverters #renewable_energy #inverters #solar_energy #wind_energy #direct_current #green_grids #Technology_Computing #News_and_Politics #Electrical_Engineering #Computing #Consumer_Electronics #Robotics #National_News #Politics #Weather #Disasters #Internet

The Tiny Ultrabright Laser That Can Melt Steel
https://spectrum.ieee.org/pcsel
#ycombinator #lasers #photonic_crystals #smart_manufacturing #pcsel #semiconductor_laser #Technology_Computing #Education #Computing #Consumer_Electronics #Robotics #Internet #IT_and_Internet_Support #Web_Development #Programming_Languages

GM Says It's Dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Because They're Unsafe
https://jalopnik.com/gm-drops-apple-carplay-android-auto-unsafe-phone-1851093013
#ycombinator #CarPlay #Android #Android_Auto #Babbitt #ISO #Pickup_trucks #In_car_entertainment #Travel_technology #Technology #Internet #Trend #Consumer_electronics #Edward_Kummer #Ram_pickup #Tim_Babbit #Automotive_accessories #Jalopnik

Chromebooks Were Once a Good Deal for Schools. Now They’re Becoming E-Waste
https://www.wsj.com/tech/chromebooks-were-once-a-good-deal-for-schools-now-theyre-becoming-e-waste-dc93833b
#ycombinator #wsjlifework #Computers_Consumer_Electronics #Portable_Computers #Internet_Search_Engines #Computing #Computer_Hardware #Online_Service_Providers #Technology #North_America #United_States #Political_General_News #Education #Living_Lifestyle #Personal_Technology #SYND #WSJ_PRO_WSJ_com #political #general_news #living #lifestyle #computers #consumer_electronics