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Hands On With the DJI Osmo Pocket Stabilized Action Camera
Hands On With the DJI Osmo Pocket Stabilized Action Camera

If you wish you could improve the video you capture with your smartphone or spend a lot of time working on a video blog, DJI's new Osmo Pocket action camera may be a worthy investment. We've been using one for a few weeks and have plenty to report.

Flaw in Dell Software Leaves Computers Vulnerable to Hacks
Flaw in Dell Software Leaves Computers Vulnerable to Hacks

Amusingly, the bug is in Dell's own remote support tool that is supposed to help the company fix your laptop. In this case, it's breaking things. That's only slightly less bizarre than Asus pushing malware with its support tools.

Scientists Study Evolution of Flight With Dino Robot, Ostrich Backpack
Scientists Study Evolution of Flight With Dino Robot, Ostrich Backpack

A team of researchers has shown that dinosaurs might have been flapping their wings before they even had them.

Tesla Will Make Some Autopilot Features Always-On by Default
Tesla Will Make Some Autopilot Features Always-On by Default

Tesla wants to make your drive safer by implementing some of Autopilot's features while the self-driving system is disabled.

Google Unveils Android Automotive OS on the 2020 Polestar 2 EV
Google Unveils Android Automotive OS on the 2020 Polestar 2 EV

The Volvo Polestar 2 will be the first vehicle to run Android Automotive, and Google is encouraging developers to dig in and start making apps for the car.

Ford’s CX Program: Auto Service at Your Home or Workplace
Ford’s CX Program: Auto Service at Your Home or Workplace

Ford taps Henry's great-great-granddaughter to improve the customer experience. The program also helps Ford retain customers. Most dealers are signing on.

Microsoft Announces Developer Edition of HoloLens 2
Microsoft Announces Developer Edition of HoloLens 2

Microsoft announced its HoloLens 2 Developer Edition ahead of Build, but the bundle is a bit underwhelming.

A Candid Look at AMD to Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary
A Candid Look at AMD to Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

AMD celebrated its 50th anniversary this week, which means it's time for a bit of retrospective reflection.

Q1 2019 Semiconductor Sales Fell By 4th-Largest Decline in 35 Years
Q1 2019 Semiconductor Sales Fell By 4th-Largest Decline in 35 Years

Semiconductor sales slumped hard in Q1 2019. The decline from Q4 2018-Q1 2019 is the fourth-largest in 35 years, which doesn't say great things about the rest of the year.

SpaceX Finally Confirms Dragon Capsule Explosion
SpaceX Finally Confirms Dragon Capsule Explosion

The admission comes from the company's vice president of mission assurance Hans Koenigsmann.

Super Micro Will Move Server Production Out of China
Super Micro Will Move Server Production Out of China

Server manufacturer Super Micro has been on the defensive since last year when a bombshell report from Bloomberg claimed the company's hardware had been compromised by Chinese spies. While those charges remain unsubstantiated, the company has announced that it will move production out of China to assuage concerns from its customers.

Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Tab S5e Has an Enormous Wi-Fi Flaw
Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Tab S5e Has an Enormous Wi-Fi Flaw

Samsung may have an antennagate issue of its own with the Galaxy Tab S5e. The device loses substantial signal strength when held in certain orientations.