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The CTA confirms that CES is going back to Las Vegas in 2022

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) had indicated that its flagship Consumer Electronics Show (CES) might be able to return to a live format in 2022. Now, the group has confirmed that this is indeed the case. Therefore, the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 17:35

The VIVE Air VR headset. (Source: iF Design)

The Vive Air VR Headset wins a 2021 iF Design Award despite not even being on the market

The putative new Vive Air virtual reality (VR) headset has leaked out - and in a fairly unusual way, too. The global iF Design foundation has inadvertently revealed its features and looks in honoring the product with one of its 20...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 18:37

The new projectors in all their color SKUs. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces new home theater-grade projectors with native 4K and a Dynamic HDR Enhancer

Sony has launched its latest 4K projectors aimed at the home cinema market. The two new SXRD units are rated for native 4K resolutions and have the same X1 processor found in many high-end BRAVIA TVs. The higher-end model has an A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:59

DJI launches the Air 2S drone with an ultra-large sensor and a lot of features

The Air 2S is the successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2, even if it has new and snappier branding. It also has a sensor of 1 inch in size, which outdoes its forebear by a good margin. The new CMOS supports up to 5.4K recording at up to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 22:29

Computex will go ahead in 2021. (Source: Computex)

AMD, Intel, Qualcomm and more confirm their attendance at Computex 2021

The major Computex industry event is now confirmed to take place in 2021. It will do so in "hybrid" form this year, which means a blend of onsite and virtual presentations and resources. This entire show will run from May 31 to Ju...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 14:17

HTC insists it is not quite dead yet with plans for new 5G phones and extended reality equipment to launch in 2021

Not much has been heard of HTC since it launched its Desire 21 Pro in January 2021. However, the OEM reportedly intends to stay in the smartphone industry for at least the rest of this year, with new 5G devices ready to go from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 23:55

The new "MeowBook" teaser. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme’s upcoming laptop, smart speaker and VR headset are to be Meow-themed

Some Realme fans might already be aware of Realmeow, this OEM’s recently-unveiled visor-rocking feline mascot. Now, some official-looking Twitter accounts allege that this character is to become much more to the brand. In fact, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 15:24

Project NotebookcheckMate Pro: Putting "personal" back in personal computing.

Your favorite laptop review site is all set to revolutionize the mobile industry: Presenting Project NotebookCheckMate Pro

Please note this was a joke article posted on April Fools' Day in 2021.You desire to have the perfect laptop that truly is an extension of your personality but find the current choices on the market to be limiting. We've heard you...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Apr 2021 10:39

The v9 architecture is rated to encompass a wide range of pressing computing needs. (Source: Arm)

Arm unveils its latest v9 architecture as a solution for the AI- and security-focused future

The ubiquitous chip-design IP-holder Arm perceives the future as one in which processing demands will trend strongly towards AI and data-security needs while moving away from general computing. The company aims to meet it with its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 18:40

The new PS5 VR controller is finally here

New PS5 VR controller launched with adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and more

Sony has unveiled its new PS5 VR controllers that feature a completely new design and some exciting features such as finger detection, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and more. Its price and availability will be revealed later...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 16:21

Apple's smart contact lenses could provide an "always-on" augmented reality experience to users (Image source: Perfectlenses.ca)

Apple might actually release augmented reality contact lenses in the 2030s, per Ming Chi-Kuo

Industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuo offered up an eyebrow-raising prediction in a recent research note. Kuo believes that Apple will release augmented reality contact lenses by the mid 2030s, potentially transforming the way people enga...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Mar 2021 14:41

Doom 3 gets a PS VR refresh; will arrive on March 29 as Doom 3 VR Edition

Bethesda and id Software have ported Doom 3 to the PS VR. The game will feature newer textures, VR friendly combat/movement, and include The Lost Mission and Resurrection of Evil campaigns. Doom 3 VR Edition will be available for ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2021 22:55

Qualcomm intends to boost the adoption of AR platforms. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon XR1 AR Smart Viewer Reference Design glasses

The new AR Smart Viewer Reference Design glasses from Qualcomm integrate the Snapdragon XR1 SoC, BOE micro-OLED binocular displays and Goertek hardware, plus dual monochrome cameras that enable six-degrees of freedom head and hand...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Feb 2021 16:13

The PS5 VR system will have a new headset and controller. (Source: Sony)

Sony confirms next-gen VR system for PlayStation 5 - just not in 2021

A Sony executive has just confirmed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is getting its own virtual reality (VR) system after all. It will consist of a next-gen headset and controller, which will apparently be informed by everything the O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2021 18:26

A video for Samsung's Glasses is allegedly out there. (Source: Twitter)

More details on Samsung's AR glasses leak out

More evidence of Samsung's foray into the augmented reality (AR) market has emerged, in the form of a new video that might be marketing material for its first-gen Glasses. They are apparently pitched at use-cases such as gaming an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2021 23:01

AMD crowd-sources evidence for the fast-emerging 500-series chipset USB issue

AMD's official Reddit account has posted requesting reports from users about an increasingly well-publicized issue in which USB devices installed in or attached to 500-series chipset motherboards disconnect randomly and without wa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 21:23

The new DuraCore ProScene laser projector. (Source: Optoma)

Optoma announces a world-first 7,000 ANSI lumen short-throw projector

Optoma claims that its new DuraCore ProScene laser projector is rated to throw images with a brightness of 7,000 lumens. It is also short-throw, which means it can has use-cases up to and including whole-room, 24/7 immersive effec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 22:40

An artist's impression of what the Apple mixed reality headset currently looks like mid-development. (Image: The Information)

More details, including eye-watering price, for Apple's mixed reality headset revealed

More details have surfaced about Apple’s mixed reality headset including an impression of what it looks like and its eye-watering price tag. If you thought that Apple jumped the shark with the pricing of the Airpods Max at US$500,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2021 10:41

Here goes Nothing: Carl Pei introduces his second start-up with a total absence of new products

Today (27 January 2021), OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launched his first company formed since leaving that OEM in 2020, and it's...Nothing. This new brand-name apparently applies to new and innovative tech Pei and his team plan to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 18:07

The International) DOTA2 championship could be held in New Zealand

Gabe Newell talks about bringing The International to New Zealand, upcoming single-player games, and more

Company founder and CEO Gabe Newell says that Valve is working on some single-player titles that will be announced later. He also talks about hosting The International DOTA2 championship in New Zealand, Valve Index shortages and t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jan 2021 22:16

Qualcomm announces the absorption of NUVIA. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces the acquisition of chip start-up NUVIA

Qualcomm has revealed that it has bought the CPU-design team NUVIA for approximately US$1.4 billion. The OEM asserts that the move will make it more competitive in the future, and will enhance the development of Snapdragon mobile ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 18:28

The Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 now supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. All Images via Dell/Alienware

CES 2021 | Dell refreshes Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 with the latest from AMD and Nvidia

The new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 desktop PC brings Ryzen 5000 series CPUs to Alienware's desktop family. The machine can be configured with a number of AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs as well as the newest GPUs from Nvidia and AMD.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2021 18:45

The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB camer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00

Apple AirTags and other AR accessories may finally launch this year. (Image Source: MacRumors)

Apple AirTags, AR headset, and Apple Silicon MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays to finally launch this year; Entire iPhone 13 lineup expected to sport LiDAR scanners

Apple may very well introduce the much anticipated AirTags and other AR accessories such as an AR headset and/or AR glasses this year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's latest research note. Kuo also notes that Apple will launch new App...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2021 23:26

Microsoft Flight Simulator gets full VR support (Source: Microsoft Flight Simulator on YouTube)

Virtual Reality update hits Microsoft Flight Simulator

The latest free update for this year's Microsoft Flight Simulator brings a whole new level of realism and authenticity to the game by adding full support for virtual reality headsets. The list of supported devices includes those m...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2020 12:52

An example of a Samsung OLED TV. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung secures a new OLED-selling trademark for the European market

The phrase "OLED Provided by Samsung" has been submitted as a trademark by the OEM in question with the European Union's Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It has led to speculation that this move is part of the company's run-u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2020 16:55

You may need to buy a new hard drive to install Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

The upcoming Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond requires a beefy rig to play, including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, an Intel Core i7-9700K, and at least 16 GB of RAM. However, the most insane spec needed to run the game is a minimum...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2020 23:31

The patent product could be a successor to Sony's PSVR headset for the PlayStation 4 (Image source: Sony)

Sony planning PSVR 2 and PS5 VR headset patent surfaces

A recent Sony patent for a virtual reality headset with haptic feedback indicates strongly that the company is working on a successor to the PSVR, despite saying that it had no plans to do so. The patent illustrations indicate tha...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Nov 2020 17:45

Qualcomm and its Finnish partners claim to break the world's 5G speed record

Qualcomm, Nokia and the carrier Elisa claim to have achieved the world's fastest data-transfer speed over millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G. This was done using dedicated hardware and resources from these 3 partners, and was reportedly ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 16:54

OPPO launches its new AR headset. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO unveils its new ecosystem philosophy alongside new AR glasses at its Inno Day 2020

OPPO's Inno Day is its annual developer's conference, at which it might also unveil some new hardware and concepts. In 2020, this event was dominated by the introduction of its 3+N+X strategy. This will determine how the OEM's sof...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 17:26

OPPO hypes its new AR glasses. (Source: OPPO via GizmoChina)

OPPO teases the launch of second-gen AR glasses at its upcoming Inno Day

OPPO is an electronics company that holds a developer's conference for its growing ecosystem of devices it calls Inno Day every year. It has announced that the latest in this series of events will take place on November 17, 2020. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2020 19:08

Mozilla's new device-rating page. (Source: Mozilla)

Mozilla releases a new system for rating gadgets by their "creepiness"

Given that consumers may be gearing up for their 2020 holiday shopping, Mozilla has expanded its Privacy Not Included initiative by ranking various popular devices and/or gift ideas by how "creepy" they are. It is based on the org...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2020 23:41

ARM intros the Cortex-A78C core. (Source: ARM)

ARM announces the Cortex-A78C, a new variant of a next-gen high-end core

ARM unveiled the Cortex-A78, a new core likely to form part of flagship mobile SoCs in 2021, recently. Now, the company has revealed that it is in fact part of a family of such products. One of them is the A78C, which has been mod...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2020 23:18

Ryan's statement indicates that Sony still doesn't see VR as a mature market (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation exec Jim Ryan pours cold water on PlayStation VR in the leadup to the PS5 launch

PlayStation executive Jim Ryan spoke to the Washington Post about PSVR ahead of the PlayStation 5 launch and had a fairly sobering take. Ryan implied that it's still not the right time for virtual reality, casting doubt on the fut...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 02 Nov 2020 14:51

A schematic of the new OLED panel's make-up. (Source: SAIT)

Samsung’s next-gen OLED panels could upgrade to five-figure pixel densities

A new development in OLED technology could result in ultra-high-resolution displays, thanks to the latest developments in increasingly thin, effective solar panels. It involves cutting-edge physics that could be relevant to both f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2020 23:44

The Oculus Quest 2 has started shipping to customers. (Image: Oculus)

Oculus Quest 2 now shipping to customers with big upgrades to processing power for better VR gaming

The Oculus Quest 2 is now shipping to customers and starts from US$299. The second-generation standalone VR headset features several improvements on the original including a much more powerful Qualcomm SoC.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Oct 2020 12:14

Wireless headphones make for a multi-billion-dollar industry. (Source: Flickr)

The wireless headphones market may be worth over US$42 billion by 2026

A new research report has concluded that the market for wireless headphones worldwide will accrue a value of approximately US$42.1 billion over the next 6 years. This growth may be based on the demand for products that connect use...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2020 19:34

RazerCon will kick off in October 2020. (Source: Razer)

RazerCon 2020 is an all-new, all-streamed mixed-reality product launch event

Details on the inaugural digital event RazerCon have been unveiled. This 2020 conference will provide mixed-reality (MR) showcases of new products from the event's host, as well as partners including NVIDIA, Intel and Western Digi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 17:33

There is a new Splinter Cell VR game in the works

Splinter Cell finally makes a comeback; but with a catch

The critically-acclaimed stealth-action shooter Splinter Cell is all set to make a comeback. However, it will be released exclusively on Oculus VR. We can expect Ubisoft to tell us more about the game in the coming weeks.

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Sep 2020 13:27

Autonomous vehicles may be better and safer with network slicing. (Source: Ericsson)

The network slicing market may surpass US$600 million in 6 years

Network slicing refers to the process of sharing a single network (usually for mobile data) between different use-cases (e.g. IoT or VR) in a way that renders the same connectivity optimal for each one. Therefore, its market is li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2020 16:55

The GeForce RTX 20 series will be the first and last time that we see the VirtualLink connector. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series marks the end of the VirtualLink connector

The VirtualLink connector has been killed off only two years after its announcement. NVIDIA introduced the VR connector with the GeForce RTX 20 series, but it is absent from the company's new RTX 30 Ampere cards. AMD, meanwhile, n...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2020 20:25

The new Sony VPL-GTZ380 SXRD projector. (Source: Sony)

Sony's new series of projectors is headlined by a 4K SXRD laser model

Sony has launched its new line of home theater- and enterprise-grade projectors. It comprises laser- and lamp-enabled SKUs, although its flagship has the SXRD tech necessary for a micro-display unit to throw images in 4K. Their ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 16:51

The PS5 is widely expected to launch shortly after the Xbox Series X. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

Perturbing PlayStation 5 price rumor threatens to spoil the party and alleged PS5 console turns up in unlikely circumstances

A new PlayStation 5 price rumor has been making the rounds on social media lately, with the all-important figures being considerably higher than those that have been generally predicted for the next-gen console. A likely fake but ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2020 03:23

The "new Samsung AR glasses". (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung allegedly patents new AR glasses

Augmented reality (AR) may emerge as a prominent medium for content and entertainment in the future. At least, Samsung appears to think so, as it has reportedly claimed a new form of the glasses that facilitate it at the South Kor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 17:15

The Nreal Light continues the AR glasses dream. (Image: Nreal)

Nreal launches its Light AR glasses in Korea bundled with either an Galaxy Note 20 or LG Velvet

Nreal has launched its Light AR glasses in Korea. Ostensibly looking like a pair of slightly oversize sunglasses, the Light can be pre-ordered now and bundled with either the LG Velvet or Samsung Galaxy Note 20.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Aug 2020 12:38

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is leading the Steam top-sellers chart. (Image Source: Steam)

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now the number one selling game on Steam; VR, TrackIR, and HP Reverb G2 support coming soon

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is now the top-selling game on Steam. Developer Asobo Studio has also confirmed that the game will be available on Steam the same day as the Microsoft Store release on August 18. Flight Simulator 20...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Aug 2020 15:41

The CTA announces CES 2021, and that it will be 100% virtual

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that there will be a Consumer Electronics Show (CES) scheduled for January 2021. However, it will not be held in Las Vegas as usual: instead, an "all-digital" experience is p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 18:37

The new fitting mechanism is clear in this shot of the next-gen Oculus Quest. (Image: @h0x0D/Twitter)

Next-gen Oculus Quest will land September 15 according to tipster

More details have spilled about the next-gen Oculus Quest including some images of the headset in the wild, confirming the leak earlier this week was legit. VR fans will be interested to learn that it is tipped to launch on Septem...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jul 2020 10:25

The purported second-generation Oculus Quest. (Image: @h0x0d/Twitter)

Next-gen Oculus Quest leaks out, looks to address wearability

The sequel to the Oculus Quest has leaked on Twitter. The revised VR headset looks to have addressed some of the ergonomic issues of the first gen model based on its appearance, but we can only speculate on which Qualcomm Snapdrag...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jul 2020 13:42