Ambient Photonics is rolling out dye-sensitized solar cells that harvest indoor light to power low-energy electronics like keyboards, remotes and sensors, potentially reducing the need for disposable batteries. Backed by $78.5 million in funding, the company has launched mass production at its California factory and shipped its first batch to Lenovo. Unlike older solar tech, Ambient's cells work in low light and last longer than traditional batteries.

NXP has introduced a development platform called the Autonomous Secure Access Solution, aimed at revolutionizing secure home entry. The platform allows users to unlock doors without using an app, keypad or button, simply by approaching the door.

T-Mobile's five-year lock on prices is "absolutely" a guarantee, said executive Jon Freier, addressing some skepticism in the industry regarding the company's record regarding such promotions. New tiers largely replace the previous Go5G plans, which current customers can keep.

Adobe has introduced a "created without generative AI" tag in Adobe Fresco to help artists certify work as human-made, addressing concerns about AI's impact on the art community. The tag uses Adobe's Content Credentials to track creation steps, and Adobe plans to expand this feature to other software.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have sold out quickly, causing website crashes and disruptions at major retailers such as Target, Best Buy and Walmart. Target's website crashed, although some buyers succeeded via the app, while Best Buy required account logins and delayed the preorder start, leading to mixed results. Walmart managed demand with a queue system, allowing many to complete purchases.

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