Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR flagship finally up for pre-order

After first revealing a new APS-C DSLR camera in 2019, and following that with drip-fed tidbits about its new flagship in May and November 2020, Ricoh has now fully pulled back the curtain on the Pentax K-3 Mark III.

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What Google’s multibillion-dollar Supreme Court victory over Oracle means to developers

The ruling ends a 10-year battle over Oracle's Java API code that Google copied to build the Android operating system. Must-read developer content The Supreme Court made it easier for…

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Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture. With this in mind, we've chosen five exciting projects we're looking forward to this year.

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Specialized lightens the load with Turbo Como SL city ebike

Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender.

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Fender Mustang Micro Review: 12 guitar amps in your pocket

This tiny, $100 gadget plugs into your guitar where the lead would normally go, and gives you instant access to 12 beautifully modeled amp sounds and a range of effects through headphones, for super-portable practice and recording. Very impressive!

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Fireflies may use ultrasonic “musical armor” to fend off bats

When we think of camouflage, it’s usually a visual pattern. But how do you hide from a predator that uses sound to find food, like a bat? If you’re a firefly, it turns out you might resort to a cacophony of ultrasound that acts like “musical armor.”

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