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VESA hopes that DisplayPort 2.0 cables will clearly show what bandwidth they offer. (Image source: VESA)

VESA announces DisplayPort 2.0 certified products to avoid HDMI 2.1-style confusion

VESA has announced that DisplayPort 2.0 labels will specify what bandwidth they offer in a bid to avoid HDMI 2.1-related confusion. VESA's certification program will include DP40 and DP80-certified cables that will denote 40 Gbps ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2022 16:20

Honor has unveiled the Earbuds 3 Pro at MWC. (Image source: Honor)

Honor reveals the Earbuds 3 Pro with temperature monitoring features

The Earbuds 3 Pro have been unveiled by Honor at MWC. The new headphones will feature a dual-driver design and a temperature sensor to help you monitor your health.

Polly Allcock, 01 Mar 2022 15:41

The Magcube 100W charger. (Source: Aohi)

Aohi Magcube: the 100W GaN+ charger with the LED display-enabled cable

Aohi has introduced itself as a "new smart brand" that sells high-tech power bricks rated to charge different devices at advanced wattages. Its latest such product is rated for 100W with Power Delivery (PD) - however, the OEM asse...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 15:25

A new Snapdragon X65 5G M.2 module. (Source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2022 | Qualcomm combines Snapdragon 5G modems and M.2 cards to make connectivity upgrades in next-gen PCs easier

Qualcomm has announced that all an OEM looking to make a new 5G-capable laptop needs is a spare M.2 slot in their prototype's design. This is because the company has invented a module with the corresponding form-factor with a Snap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2022 00:23

Qualcomm presents its new Wi-Fi subsystem. (Source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2022 | Qualcomm upgrades to Wi-Fi 7 support with its new "world-first" FastConnect 7800 solution

Qualcomm has come to the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) to assert that it will be first to market with its commercially-ready FastConnect 7800 subsystem. It is rated to confer Wi-Fi 7 on a given device, delivering max speeds of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 23:25

MWC 2022 | Snapdragon S3 and S5 Sound Platforms bring lossless, hi-res audio and dual-mode Bluetooth support to headsets and smartphones

Qualcomm is adding new SoCs — S3 (QCC307x) and S5 (QCC517x) — to its Sound Platform. The new Sound Platforms support Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio and also LE Audio along with stereo recording for earbuds, 68 ms low-latency gaming mode, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2022 14:30

Xiaomi's next slim wireless charger. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi previews next-gen wireless charging accessories with magnetic upgrades and an air-cooled option

Xiaomi already sells some of the highest-end and powerful wireless chargers on the market. Now, it has announced that the next round of these accessories will rival Apple's MagSafe, with increased accuracy and speed. Its new "magn...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2022 19:03

Apple resurrects a legacy form-factor in a new patent. (Source: Wikipedia)

New II: Apple's new patented desktop/keyboard hybrid could signal a classic twist on next-gen portable Mac design

Apple's latest iMac is effectively a monitor with an entire computer packed into it, and thus technically only needs a keyboard to work. Now, the Cupertino giant has patented a new device that is effectively the other way around. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2022 17:31

Realme's MWC 2022 teaser. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme's upcoming power-brick upgrade is even faster than previously thought

Realme has already announced that it will unveil "The World's Fastest Charging Technology" at MWC 2022. Specs for the battery and power brick involved have already allegedly leaked out. However, according to the latest rumor, they...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2022 19:44

ROCCAT introduces the Kone XP as a wired mouse with "next-gen" customization options

The Kone XP is the latest mouse from ROCCAT, complete with its series' signature shape and Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor. However, it boasts 15 buttons, which have up to 29 possible functions, and more extensive, tunable RGB ligh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 22:49

MWC 2022 | The OPPO Enco X2 launch as the world's latest "ultra-wide-band ANC" TWS earbuds

OPPO has now rounded its new product showcase off with the new, second-gen Enco X earbuds. These new flagship TWS peripherals are rated for Bluetooth 5.2, a new coaxial dual driver system and the LHDC 4.0 codec. The OEM also touts...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 19:55

Sharkoon MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon intros the steel-made MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases

Leaving RGB lighting aside, the MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases from Sharkoon come with a front panel that sports Y-shaped or Z-shaped airflow openings, four pre-installed fans, as well as room for a 240 mm radiator in the t...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2022 01:29

Realme is coming to MWC with new charging tech. (Source: Realme)

Realme teases the launch of its fastest charging tech yet at MWC 2022

Realme has hyped its appearance at MWC 2022 through the medium of hints at a new and improved charging system for mobile devices to be unveiled during this show. Currently, the fastest type of wired charging this brand can do stan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2022 18:30

Dear Apple, please USB-C all the things... (Image Source: Unsplash)

3 mildly infuriating reasons why Apple should kill the Lightning cable

Apple’s infamous Lightning connector has served as a sounding board for anti-Apple propaganda by Android fans and tech pundits alike for many years. Let’s brush the dust off this ancient I/O and explore all the reasons why Apple s...

Brahm Shank, 22 Feb 2022 04:43

27-inch Dell S2721DGF 1440p IPS 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 27-inch Dell S2721DGF 2K IPS 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD

This 1440p Dell monitor is a sweet spot for many gamers due to its native 1440p resolution, 27-inch screen size, and fast response times. The high quality stand and lack of an external power brick make the monitor even better than...

Allen Ngo, 22 Feb 2022 04:21

FlexiSpot E7 standing desk gets 120 Euros discount by the end of February 2022 (Source: FlexiSpot)

Deal | FlexiSpot's E7 standing desk is available with a 120 Euros price cut until the end of the month

With multiple choices that can take its price above the 1,000 Euros threshold, such as cable management accessories or monitor arms, the FlexiSpot E7 standing desk starts at roughly 450 Euros (frame price alone). Until the end of ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2022 23:48

The Enco X2s are on the way. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

OPPO teases the next-gen Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds ahead of their launch

OPPO has been tipped to launch successors to its Dynaudio-tuned top-end Enco X TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming flagship smartphones. Now, the OEM has confirmed that this is the case, and has also decided to go ahead and leak th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2022 23:41

Playstation 5 compatible 1 TB ADATA XPG Gammix S70 Blade PCIe4 SSD now only $119 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Playstation 5 compatible 1 TB ADATA XPG Gammix S70 Blade PCIe4 SSD now only $119 USD with 5-year warranty

PCIe4 drives are finally falling to more affordable price levels even for the higher-end models. The 1 TB XPG Gammix S70 Blade offers read rates of over 7000 MB/s to be faster than a 1 TB Samsung PM9A1.

Allen Ngo, 19 Feb 2022 09:45

OPPO's new launch poster. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO hints it is bringing its first-gen Pad, a watch and more to MWC 2022

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2022 23:48

Amazon currently has an awesome deal on the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse (Image: Razer)

Deal | Razer's popular DeathAdder V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale at Amazon for 46% off MSRP

Since regular list prices for Razer's flagship wireless gaming mouse are usually pretty high, gaming enthusiasts may be excited to hear that Amazon currently sells the Razer DeathAdder V2 for just US$69 after a steep 46% discount.

Enrico Frahn, 17 Feb 2022 20:36

Sharkoon V1000 RGB micro-ATX case (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils the V1000 RGB micro-ATX case

The Sharkoon V1000 got the RGB treatment, thus becoming the V1000 RGB. This micro-ATX features three preinstalled RGB LED fans, an addressable RGB controller, a tempered glass side panel, and can accommodate micro-ATX and mini-ITX...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2022 22:33

Amazon has an attractive deal on the popular Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse (Image: Logitech)

Deal: Popular Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse hits its lowest price ever on Amazon

The excellent and versatile wireless gaming mouse Logitech G Pro is now heavily discounted on Amazon and has thereby hit its all-time lowest sales price of a very reasonable US$79.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2022 21:32

The Google dLight has a rather minimalist design. (Image source: Ben Gold)

The Google dLight is an employee-only smart lamp designed for video calls that supports firmware updates and Google Assistant controls

A designer from Google has unveiled a stylish in-house lamp that it is handing out to its employees for free, at least in the US. The dLight has a USB Type-C port, automatic firmware updates over Wi-Fi and an adjustable colour tem...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 14:04

Ahead of the Steam Deck release date, Valve lets users 3D-print their own custom shells for the portable console

Valve is urging 'tinkerers, modders, accessory manufacturers, or folks who just want to 3D print a Steam Deck to see how it feels' to have a go at the portable console's CAD files it uploaded on GitHub. With the surface topography...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Feb 2022 11:32

The new LifeProof for Galaxy S22 case range. (Source: LifeProof)

LifeProof announces its new, sustainable range of Samsung Galaxy S22-series cases

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 line of flagship smartphones with claims of more "eco-consciousness" than ever before in their construction and packaging. However, a new LifeProof case for the same devices might be able to out...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 18:43

The new Enhance Plus earbuds. (Source: Jabra)

Jabra pitches the new Enhance Plus TWS earbuds at those with mild to moderate hearing loss

Jabra aims to cater for the millions of users in the United States affected by mild or moderate hearing loss with the new Enhance Plus wearables. They are touted to combine the size and convenience of TWS products with "advanced h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 18:01

GoPro ends 2021 with over US$1 billion in revenue

GoPro has now released its financial report for the final quarter of the past year (4Q2021). It has enabled the household name in action-cams to add up its total revenue for the year and come up with a sum well over US$1 billion. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 17:21

Apple's AirTags have developed an unwanted reputation. (Source: Apple)

Apple's latest "advancements" to the AirTag and FindMy systems are touted to address the rising "unwanted tracking" phenomenon

Apple's AirTags have become embroiled in a scandal that highlights their potential to facilitate crimes such as stalking, theft and general unsolicited e-tracking. Accordingly, the Cupertino giant has responded with an "update" th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 16:41

Zigma Smart Aerio 300 Real AI Wi-Fi air purifier (Source: Zigma)

Zigma launches the Smart Aerio 300 Real AI Wi-Fi Air Purifier

Fully supporting voice control via Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, the Smart Aerio 300 Wi-Fi air purifier with advanced AI capabilities needs just 30 minutes to clean 840 square feet, while 1580 square feet can be cleaned withi...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2022 23:49

1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA SSD now available on Amazon with a 17 percent discount (Source: Amazon)

Deal | 1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA SSD is on sale for US$79.04 until Sunday

Those who are still using a SATA drive for various reasons can grab the 1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SSD for 17 percent off. After the discount, the regular price of US$94.99 goes down to US$79.04, which is very good for one of the best...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2022 17:36

EXCITRUS PD100W power bank with 100 W charging and 20800 mAh capacity (Source: EXCTIRUS)

EXCITRUS launches the MagSafe-compatible PD100W power bank

Described as "the ultimate travel and work companion" and less than 500 grams (1.06 pounds) in weight, the EXCITRUS PD100W power bank has a 20,800 mAh Li-ion battery inside and the ability to charge up to four devices simultaneous...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2022 17:20

Apple Music: now with shorter free trial period. (Source: Apple)

Apple Music slashes its standalone free trial period in a number of markets

Apple has typically offered a three-month free trial for new users considering an account with its first-party Music service. However, this offer has been cut in more than half in a long list of countries where the Cupertino giant...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2022 14:15

OPPO's Reno7 series has arrived in India with a change of chipset for one variant

The Reno7 and 7 Pro has launched in the Indian market, having only been available in China prior to this. The series is still touted as the "Portrait Experts" in its new region. Then again, the vanilla 7 is not exactly the same ph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2022 18:11

Innocn 27C1U monitor integrates a gravity sensor for automatic screen rotation (Image source: Amazon)

27-inch Innocn 27C1U monitor integrates a gravity sensor for automatic screen rotation

For $400 to $450 USD, the Innocn 27C1U comes with almost everything you'd expect including FreeSync, 4K UHD native resolution, and a surprisingly decent stand with rotating, swivel, and tilting options. Picture-in-picture and an a...

Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2022 10:51

The Watch Free is coming to India. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO will launch the Watch Free and more along with the Reno7 series in India

OPPO has announced that it will introduce the Watch Free, one of its latest fitness trackers, to the Indian market soon. It will debut when the Reno7 series does in early February 2022. They will be joined by the Enco M32 wireless...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2022 22:29

2 TB ADATA Gammix S70 Blade PCIe4 x4 NVMe SSD benchmarked (Image source: Best Buy)

ADATA Gammix S70 Blade 2 TB PCIe4 NVMe SSD benchmarked

The high-end ADATA Blade NVMe SSD and its super-thin heat spreader can fit just about anywhere including inside of thin laptops and the Playstation 5, but don't expect it to sustain maximum transfer rates for long periods unless i...

Allen Ngo, 02 Feb 2022 04:43

The Bravia XR A75K will be available in two screen sizes. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Bravia XR A75K: Budget OLED Smart TV revealed with 4K, HDMI 2.1 and 120 Hz support

Sony has revealed the Bravia XR A75K, a cheaper alternative the Bravia XR A95K. Still, the Bravia XR A75K can display 4K HDR content, supports HDMI VRR and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Bravia XR A75K will be available in 55-inch and...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 00:25

The Realme 9 Pro+ is slated to launch with its own heart-rate sensor

Many consumers pair their smartphones with wearables capable of showing their heart rate these days. However, according to Realme, those accessories will not be necessary with its upcoming 9 Pro+. It will have a new kind of finger...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2022 19:10

Samsung plans to release multiple official cases for the Galaxy S22 series. (Image source: MobileFun)

Official Samsung cases leak for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra

A retailer has leaked official cases for the upcoming Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. A leaker has provided a look at other official cases too, including Samsung's novel Silicone Cover with Strap case. All cases ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2022 14:07

Panasonic's potentially important new lens type. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic claims a breakthrough in lens technology for the autonomous driving-grade cameras of the future

Panasonic claims to have pioneered the "world's first integrated-frame lens", a new type of lens suitable for demanding and potentially crucial use-cases such as the far-infrared sensing needed for effective person- or object-avoi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2022 17:42

Baseus 65 W PD GaN3 wall charger now on sale for $43 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Baseus 65 W PD GaN3 wall charger now on sale for $43 USD

The GaN3 wall charger drops the extension cord features of the original GaN model for a smaller and more portable 4-port USB charger. At 65 W, the charger can charge most any laptop supporting USB-C PD.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2022 09:34

Razer even makes headrests Chroma now. (Source: Razer)

Razer's latest online exclusive product is an RGB-enabled headrest

Razer has released a way to breathe new life into your existing gaming or office chair with its new Head Cushion Chroma. For those in any way familiar with the brand, this is exactly what you might expect from the name: a headrest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jan 2022 19:08

EZVIZ pitches its new C6 camera at parents or pet-owners anxious about leaving the home for work again

EZVIZ' latest in-home security camera is designed to allow its users to keep an eye on the pets or children they may have had to leave behind at home for the first time in a long time. It integrates AI intended to tell which event...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2022 17:05

Best Buy has an incredible deal on the Corsair gaming bundle containing the K60 RGB Pro keyboard and the M55 RGB Pro mouse (Image: Corsair)

Deal | Corsair K60 RGB Pro gaming keyboard and M55 RGB Pro mouse bundle offered at a heavy 50% discount

The Corsair Pro Gaming Bundle is almost a steal at its heavily discounted deal price of just US$75 since it includes the K60 RGB Pro mechanical keyboard, the M55 RGB Pro gaming mouse as well as the large MM300 gaming mousepad.

Enrico Frahn, 28 Jan 2022 20:52

Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset (Source: Austrian Audio)

Austrian Audio launches the PG16, its first gaming headset

Compatible with a wide range of devices, the TeamSpeak-certified Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset features 44 mm high-excursion drivers, a lift-to-mute omnidirectional microphone, easily replaceable earcups, metal hinges, as wel...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2022 18:28

The Ricoh Theta X is a new 360-degree camera that upgrades to a color LCD display and more

Ricoh's Theta series is one of the best-known types of omnidirectional or 360-degree cameras out there. Its new X flagship may be its most versatile and user-friendly variants to date, being the first of its line to have a large c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2022 22:31

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VESA announces DisplayPort 2.0 certified products to avoid HDMI 2.1-style confusion

Honor reveals the Earbuds 3 Pro with temperature monitoring features

Aohi Magcube: the 100W GaN+ charger with the LED display-enabled cable

MWC 2022 | Qualcomm combines Snapdragon 5G modems and M.2 cards to make connectivity upgrades in next-gen PCs easier

MWC 2022 | Qualcomm upgrades to Wi-Fi 7 support with its new "world-first" FastConnect 7800 solution

MWC 2022 | Snapdragon S3 and S5 Sound Platforms bring lossless, hi-res audio and dual-mode Bluetooth support to headsets and smartphones

Xiaomi previews next-gen wireless charging accessories with magnetic upgrades and an air-cooled option

New II: Apple's new patented desktop/keyboard hybrid could signal a classic twist on next-gen portable Mac design

Rumor | Realme's upcoming power-brick upgrade is even faster than previously thought

ROCCAT introduces the Kone XP as a wired mouse with "next-gen" customization options

MWC 2022 | The OPPO Enco X2 launch as the world's latest "ultra-wide-band ANC" TWS earbuds

Sharkoon intros the steel-made MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases

NYTSTND QUAD charging station hands-on: Form meets function

Realme teases the launch of its fastest charging tech yet at MWC 2022

3 mildly infuriating reasons why Apple should kill the Lightning cable

Deal | 27-inch Dell S2721DGF 2K IPS 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Smartwatch Review: Improved successor of the Xiaomi Watch Lite

Deal | FlexiSpot's E7 standing desk is available with a 120 Euros price cut until the end of the month

OPPO teases the next-gen Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds ahead of their launch

Deal | Playstation 5 compatible 1 TB ADATA XPG Gammix S70 Blade PCIe4 SSD now only $119 USD with 5-year warranty

OPPO hints it is bringing its first-gen Pad, a watch and more to MWC 2022

Deal | Razer's popular DeathAdder V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale at Amazon for 46% off MSRP

Sharkoon unveils the V1000 RGB micro-ATX case

Deal: Popular Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse hits its lowest price ever on Amazon

The Google dLight is an employee-only smart lamp designed for video calls that supports firmware updates and Google Assistant controls

Ahead of the Steam Deck release date, Valve lets users 3D-print their own custom shells for the portable console

LifeProof announces its new, sustainable range of Samsung Galaxy S22-series cases

Jabra pitches the new Enhance Plus TWS earbuds at those with mild to moderate hearing loss

GoPro ends 2021 with over US$1 billion in revenue

Apple's latest "advancements" to the AirTag and FindMy systems are touted to address the rising "unwanted tracking" phenomenon

Zigma launches the Smart Aerio 300 Real AI Wi-Fi Air Purifier

Deal | 1 TB SK Hynix Gold S31 SATA SSD is on sale for US$79.04 until Sunday

EXCITRUS launches the MagSafe-compatible PD100W power bank

Apple Music slashes its standalone free trial period in a number of markets

OPPO's Reno7 series has arrived in India with a change of chipset for one variant

27-inch Innocn 27C1U monitor integrates a gravity sensor for automatic screen rotation

OPPO will launch the Watch Free and more along with the Reno7 series in India

ADATA Gammix S70 Blade 2 TB PCIe4 NVMe SSD benchmarked

Sony Bravia XR A75K: Budget OLED Smart TV revealed with 4K, HDMI 2.1 and 120 Hz support

The Realme 9 Pro+ is slated to launch with its own heart-rate sensor

Official Samsung cases leak for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra

Panasonic claims a breakthrough in lens technology for the autonomous driving-grade cameras of the future

Deal | Baseus 65 W PD GaN3 wall charger now on sale for $43 USD

Razer's latest online exclusive product is an RGB-enabled headrest

Logitech Litra Glow review - Mobile light set with many applications

Logitech Signature M650 review - Wireless mouse with Bolt

EZVIZ pitches its new C6 camera at parents or pet-owners anxious about leaving the home for work again

Deal | Corsair K60 RGB Pro gaming keyboard and M55 RGB Pro mouse bundle offered at a heavy 50% discount

Austrian Audio launches the PG16, its first gaming headset

The Ricoh Theta X is a new 360-degree camera that upgrades to a color LCD display and more

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