Xiaomi shows off transparent OLED TV for its 10th-year anniversary

Bottom line: Xiaomi is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way by unveiling what it calls the world's first mass-produced transparent TV. The Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition is a 55" see-through OLED with high-end specs to justify its RMB 49,999 ($7,200) price tag. It will only be available in China when it goes on sale on August 16, alongside Xiaomi's new Mi 10 Ultra flagship phone
Streaming services are fighting to grab gritty Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot
In a nutshell: Say the words “Now, this is a story all about how” to many people, and they’ll likely respond with, “My life got flipped-turned upside down.” Yes, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was part of many childhoods, and it’s getting a reboot. But this isn’t a nineties-style laugh-out-loud comedy; it’s a dramatic reimaging based on a short fan film.
The new Bel-Air does have
Steam's demo-packed Game Festival is returning this fall

Why it matters: For many years, game demos were all but non-existent, especially for AA and AAA titles. However, Valve has managed to bring the concept back for PC users through its regular "Game Festival" events, which have collectively offered up hundreds of game demos for players to dive into. Now, we finally know when the next Festival will roll around.
The Autumn Edition of the Steam Game Festival is kicking off this fall: on October 7, to be more specific. It ends roughly
Boeing 747s still use 3.5-inch floppy disks for critical software updates

Why it matters: Remember 3.5-inch floppy disks? They might be pretty much obsolete in the world of home computing, but they're still in use within certain industries, including aviation. The Boeing 747-400 planes, for example, use the antiquated disks to receive critical software updates.
As reported by The Register , the discovery was made by cybersecurity firm Pen Test Partners (PTP), which was showing off the inner workings of a British Airways 747 that the
Google rolls out five new Android upgrades ahead of Android 11's launch

In brief: You don't need to wait for Android 11 to gain access to some exciting new features for the mobile OS. Today, Google has begun rolling out Bedtime, two emergency preparedness tools, and updates for Lookout and Android Auto to all Android users -- as long as they're running a reasonably up-to-date version of the software.
These feature additions are part of a larger push from Google to improve its mobile OS in the time before Android 11 launches. The first
EarFun Air wireless earbuds: $60 AirPods killer?
Wireless audio has ballooned in popularity, in part thanks to Apple AirPods. In terms of user experience, AirPods are tough to beat, but that comes with a steep price tag and ecosystem limitations. So when electronics startup EarFun offered us to review a set of AirPods alternatives that would only...
The last Blockbuster in the world is offering nineties-style sleepovers inside the store

In a nutshell: In these troubled times, many who were around in the nineties look back on those years with overwhelming nostalgia. And if there’s one thing that symbolizes the decade, it’s Blockbuster video. Thanks to Airbnb, you can relive your youth by having a sleepover in the video store’s last outlet on Earth, which includes access to classic movies and games from the 90s.
Back in March last year, one of the last two Blockbusters in the world, located in Perth
Halo Infinite has been delayed to 2021

In brief: The Halo franchise's grand return, Halo Infinite, was initially set to arrive alongside the Xbox Series X this November. Unfortunately, it seems the game needs a bit more time in the oven: developer 343 Industries has announced that Halo Infinite's release date is being shifted to 2021.
343 says this decision has been made to ensure its developers have enough time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets their "vision."
Notably, this delay comes in
The Xbox Series X is launching worldwide this November

In context: We know quite a bit about Microsoft and Sony's upcoming next-gen consoles now. We've seen detailed breakdowns of their internal hardware, several of their first-party exclusives, and we've heard about their many software features, such as Smart Delivery.
With all of these core details set in stone by this point, fans of Sony and Microsoft are now eagerly waiting for details on pricing and a potential release date for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
While Sony is remaining
Google will use Android smartphones as earthquake detection devices

Why it matters: During a natural disaster, a few seconds can literally be the difference between life and death. That’s why Google has announced intentions to turn Android devices into mini seismometers that can be used to issue a warning to other devices in the region when shaking has been detected.
Modern smartphones include a wide array of sensors, one of which is an accelerometer to detect motion. It