Analysts and consumer advocates say Black Friday deals this year will be weaker than usual, particularly for memory-heavy devices like laptops, tablets and gaming consoles, as global supply pressures push prices higher. Amazon has already raised prices on its Kindles, tablets and Echo speakers ahead of its holiday sales. Products that rely less on RAM, such as robot vacuums and headphones, are expected to see more typical discounts.
wired.com
· 2026-11-13
According to a history compiled by Ian Matthews, the Commodore PET was first shown publicly at the January 1977 Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago, preceding the Apple II and Radio Shack TRS-80. The machine shipped complete with a keyboard and numeric pad, a 9-inch monitor, a 1 MHz MOS 6502 processor, 4K of memory, a cassette drive, expansion ports, and a ROM-based operating system, all housed in a steel chassis.
commodore.ca
· 2026-11-07
Preethi Ashwath, an analog integrated circuit designer at Analog Devices, demonstrated the company's new earbuds—which monitor heart and lung health via ear-canal vibrations—to the public at CES last year. Her performance led Analog Devices to tap her for further public-facing events, technical talks on topics like electrostatic discharge, and panel discussions. Ashwath is also an active volunteer with the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.
spectrum.ieee.org
· 2026-10-23
Consumers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots to diagnose and fix malfunctioning appliances and electronics, from dishwashers to laptops, rather than calling manufacturer support or paying for professional repairs. These tools can walk users through troubleshooting steps and explain quirky device behaviors that once required a technician's visit.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-16
The Commodore 64 debuted around September 1, 1982, offering 64 kilobytes of memory at a price under $600, undercutting every rival with similar capacity. Early manufacturing was based in Santa Clara before quality issues pushed Commodore to outsource production to Japan's Kentron, which was mass-producing units by January 1983. Within six months the machine had sold half a million units, and it went on to sell roughly 10.6 to 12.3 million units total, making it the best-selling computer model in history.
dfarq.homeip.net
· 2026-09-02
Gizmodo is providing rolling coverage of IFA 2026, the annual consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin, reporting on hardware and gadget announcements as they emerge from exhibitors. The live updates format compiles news from across the show floor into a single continuously updated feed.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-31
Politico reports the Trump administration is considering expanding semiconductor tariffs to cover finished consumer electronics like laptops and gaming consoles, and potentially smartphones and accessories, rather than just standalone chip imports. Companies investing in US-based chip manufacturing could be granted exemptions, but building such facilities typically takes years and billions of dollars, meaning near-term relief is unlikely.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
New EU regulations now require manufacturers to repair certain household and electronic products, such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners, mobile phones and tablets, even after the standard warranty expires. The rules mandate reasonable pricing and timeframes for repairs, access to spare parts, and the creation of national repair directories like Ireland's RepairMyStuff.ie to help consumers find services.
rte.ie
· 2026-08-24
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