The best small tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Samsung is enhancing its home appliances with the launch of the Screens Everywhere initiative, introducing 7- and 9-inch touchscreens called “AI Home screens” in devices like washers, dryers, and smart fridges. These screens, which function as Android tablets, enable users to control their appliances, run apps, and connect with Samsung’s SmartThings platform for a more integrated home experience. Although concerns arise regarding the practicality and longevity of replacing traditional controls with screens, the initiative aims...

OnePlus has launched the 13T, featuring a compact design with a 6.32-inch OLED screen and an impressive 6,260mAh battery, surpassing the capacities of flagship competitors like the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25. The phone replaces the traditional alert slider with a customizable shortcut button and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, alongside a dual 50-megapixel camera setup. Priced at CNY3,399 (approximately $466) in China, it...

Researchers in Germany have achieved a significant milestone in quantum communications by successfully demonstrating coherent quantum communications over 254 km of existing commercial telecom fiber, marking the first real-world deployment of such a system without cryogenic cooling. Utilizing coherence-based twin-field quantum key distribution, this system allows for secure information distribution across long distances and connects three data centers in Frankfurt, Kehl, and Kirchfeld. This advancement indicates that advanced quantum communication protocols can effectively operate over...

Nintendo's delayed Switch 2 preorders began in the US at 12AM ET, leading to significant issues, particularly with Target, where many faced checkout problems and order cancellations. Walmart's site initially displayed vague messages but allowed many users to secure preorders, although technical issues persisted. Best Buy struggled with a "coming soon" button for nearly 30 minutes before users were placed in a queue, and the preorder launch followed a delay due to tariff concerns, with...

NASA is set to conduct its first spacewalk since January, marking the first all-female spacewalk since November 2023 and the fifth in the agency's history. Astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will participate in the extravehicular activity (EVA) on Thursday, May 1. This EVA will be McClain’s third, as she continues to contribute to important space missions. Full Article

Nebula's latest flagship portable projector, the X1, aims to combine the power of a home projector with portability, featuring a triple-laser unit that delivers 4K UHD and Dolby Vision video with 3,500 ANSI lumens, capable of filling a 300-inch screen. It includes side-firing speakers and optional wireless satellite speakers, while its internal liquid cooling system reduces fan noise to 26 dB, enhancing user experience. The X1 runs on Google TV, offers HDMI connectivity, and will...