Consumer Electronics

UK follows US ban of electronic devices in cabins on some flights

The UK did not cite a specific terrorist threat in its announcement

Is this the world’s first combination head shop/computer store?

Ashbury Tech, an only-in-San-Francisco unicorn, combines two classic eras in the city’s unique history: hippies and tech

5 tips to help you find the right hybrid tablet

There's a hybrid device for everyone, but to find the model that is right for you, consider these five things before you buy.

GelTouch adds a new dimension to touch-sensitive controls

At Cebit, a prototype interface creates touch-sensitive buttons on demand

Cebit showcases security after Snowden

Four years after his revelations about internet surveillance, Edward Snowden is still making cybersecurity headlines in Germany

Google pulls virtual assistant ad after user outcry

It turns out people don't want to hear about 'Beauty and the Beast' when they ask for their daily agenda

Cornell has a radio for the whole world with software filtering

The new design could mean a single smartphone model that works everywhere

How AR and VR can reach a billion users before 2028

IDC predicts AR and VR headsets will reach 100 million units by 2021. It could happen faster.

New iPhone 8 concept photos are jaw-dropping

Adoption of voice-first assistants expected to skyrocket

The total projected footprint for voice-first assistants like Amazon's Alexa will be 33 million devices by the end of 2017, up from 1.7 million in 2015, analytics firm predicts