CD, DVD and Blu-ray collectors are being reminded that physical discs are not immune to decay, thanks to a phenomenon known as “disc rot”. This occurs when environmental factors degrade the reflective layer inside a disc, corrupting the data it holds and, in some cases, rendering it unreadable. While the problem is relatively uncommon, awareness…

Samsung has set up a new division called RX (Robotics eXperience) to consolidate all its robotics work, reflecting a wider push across the tech industry to develop “physical AI”. The division will be led strategically by Dongkun Lee, a recent hire from Hyundai who previously oversaw that company’s robotics work, including its involvement with Boston…

The US Federal Communications Commission has proposed banning products from nine companies suspected of selling rebranded or re-shelled DJI drones and cameras, citing “unacceptable risk” to national security. The move would extend restrictions well beyond DJI itself, targeting firms accused of skirting the agency’s Covered List by disguising DJI-made hardware under different brand names, and…

Amazon has begun rolling out its Adaptive Display accessibility feature for the Fire TV Stick HD, having first previewed the tool back in April. The setting resizes on-screen text and interface elements to improve readability while keeping images and key art proportionally scaled, giving users several sizing options to suit their needs. The feature is…

Samsung has confirmed pricing and reward details for its new Galaxy Card, a credit card launching on 22 July alongside the company’s Unpacked event. Rather than showcasing new hardware, the card is designed to reward customers for spending directly with Samsung, and its launch timing means Unpacked’s product announcements should give cardholders immediate opportunities to…