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How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

Temperatures will definitely go down, but we want to find out by just how much and if the increase in fan noise would be worth the trade-off. With 4.5 stars and over 11,000 reviews on Amazon, we have our expectations set quite hig...

Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 00:30

The new Cable Matters docking station. (Source: Cable Matters)

Cable Matters releases its first USB type C/Thunderbolt 3 docking station

The popular PC/Mac accessory-maker Cable Matters now sells a dock that combines USB type C and Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Therefore, it can drive dual 4K monitors at up to 40 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also has 3 type A ports to ac...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 23:09

The Surface Dock 2 expands the I/O of Surface devices with four USB-C ports and more. (Image source: Microsoft)

The Surface Dock 2 is Microsoft's apology for the lack of Thunderbolt 3

Microsoft still refuses to equip its Surface devices with Thunderbolt 3 ports, precluding many compatible third-party docks from being compatible with the likes of the Surface Book 3 or Surface Go 2. The Surface Dock 2, on the oth...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 22:05

OKdo E1: An ultra-low-cost developer board

With the E1, OKdo has introduced a new developer board that is as small as it is affordable. Based on the NXP LPC55S69JBD100 microcontroller, the board has a host of other features, making it ideal for industrial IoT or automation...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:58

The Powerbeats Pro may be updated soon. (Source: Apple)

The next Powerbeats Pro may launch soon

Recent FCC documentation shows that Apple has what appears to be Powerbeats Pro 2 in the works. They have now picked up further certifications that probably put them close to an unveiling. Therefore, they may be launched in the US...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 20:24

The Surface spring hardware refresh, plus the Surface Earbuds. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces a trio of devices with the Surface Headphones 2, Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3

Launched alongside the Surface Earbuds, the Surface Headphones 2, Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 will all start shipping later this month. The Surface Book 3 makes the jump to Ice Lake-U processors and up to a Quadro RTX 3000 GPU...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 17:10

The Sonos ARC, Five and Sub (3rd generation). (Image source: WinFuture & @rquandt)

Leaks confirm updated and new Sonos speakers to launch on June 10

Details and marketing images of new Sonos speakers have leaked. Featuring a new soundbar, the trio of speakers will start at £499 and will launch on June 10.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 13:58

The alleged Vivo watch sketches. (Source: Twitter)

Vivo allegedly patents its first smartwatch

More and more Android OEMs are also releasing wearables these days; now, it seems that Vivo is about to join them. A Twitter leaker claims to have found images, apparently derived from a "patent", showing that this company has des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 18:18

Meizu may launch new accessories alongside the 17 series. (Source: ITHome)

Meizu teases a 30W power bank to go with its impending 2020 flagship phone

The OEM Meizu has already confirmed that its upcoming premium smartphone 17-series will come with 30-watt (W) "mCharge" standard. Now, it has hinted at the prospect of a powerbank with the same technology. This would be handy in t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:18

LG's 2020 soundbars will be available for sale soon. (Source: LG)

LG launches its 2020 soundbars for the US market

LG has announced that the soundbars designed to go with its 2020 OLED and NanoCell TVs will be available in the US soon. These products are rated to deliver between 380 and 770 watts (W) of audio power, and feature enhancements su...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:08

DP Alt Mode v.2 is another potential use of the USB type C port. (Source: VESA)

USB 4.0 type C ports will be able to output up to 16K video at ~80Gb/s thanks to VESA's new DisplayPort standard

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has released specifications for its new DisplayPort (DP) Alt Mode version 2.0 standard. This video output modality allows USB type C ports to drive even 16K/60Hz displays, as it c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 22:01

Beanque 3-in-1 Coffee Maker Hands-On Review

The Beanque is a bean-to-cup coffee maker advertised as being ultra-portable and delivering "superior coffee". With USB Type-C charging, a conical ceramic burr grinder, a double-wallled filter, a measuring jug and a travel mug, th...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2020 21:58

OPPO may have patented this, but...why though? (Source: WIPO)

OPPO patents a smartphone keyboard case

Phones with dedicated keyboards are more or less a thing of the past at this point. However, OPPO has patented a new product that may bring them back, albeit on an optional basis. The resulting "keyboard case" has a layout probabl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:32

The LG Velvet on display in-store. (Source: Cafe.naver.com)

The LG Velvet appears in hands-on images as a demo unit in South Korea

It seems LG has dropped all pretense of keeping its upcoming premium mid-ranger, the Velvet, under wraps until its May 2020 launch. It has been spotted in one of this OEM's physical stores in South Korea. This new leak may confirm...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 22:13

Newer Apple Watches can monitor your heart rate. (Source: Apple)

An Apple Watch is credited with saving yet another user from an acute heart condition

According to a report published in a medical journal, a patient's Apple Watch successfully detected a serious anomaly missed by diagnostic hospital equipment. However, when the individual pointed out ECGs matching the health issue...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 21:34

Opinion | Haylou GT1 Plus Review: A tad more than you pay for

The Haylou GT1 Plus was one of the first cheap TWS earbuds to be powered by Qualcomm's QC3020 aptX HD-compatible chip. How good exactly is it, though, especially considering its meager US$25 MSRP?

Ricci Rox, 03 May 2020 16:42

The new PowerEgg X. (Source: PowerVision)

PowerVision announces its weather-proof drone, the PowerEgg X

The PowerVision Robot Corporation has launched a new drone. This one sets itself apart with what its maker describes as weatherproof attachments, one of which even allows the PowerEgg X to land on water. It is also rated for 4K/60...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 23:25

The alleged Xiaomi Mi Band 5 offers more screen real estate than its predecessor. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Updated | Alleged Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker images leaked

Three supposed images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker have been leaked. The images originate from a popular Chinese social networking site and feature the wearable in switched-on and turned-off states. There is a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2020 14:02

Sony's new kind of wireless earbud. (Source: JPO via LetsGoDigital)

Sony's strange new TWS earphone design may be intended to cater to helmet-wearers

Sony has reportedly filed a patent for a pair of truly wireless (or TWS) earphones. However, successors to the well-received WF-1000XM3s they are most likely not: they have a more original design that incorporates a large attachme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 21:55

The Surface Headphones 2 will look the same as the original Surface Headphones. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft readies new Surface Headphones with 20 hours of battery life, improved head tracking, Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX support

While Sony is putting the finishing touches to the WH-1000XM4, Microsoft has been spotted certifying new Surface Headphones. Possibly called the Surface Headphones 2, the noise-cancelling headphones will offer up to 20 hours of ba...

Alex Alderson, 01 May 2020 11:31

The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Module. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation & The Pi Hut)

High resolution: Pi Foundation releases a new camera module with interchangeable lenses for the Raspberry Pi

Based on the Sony IMX477, the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Module is a big upgrade over the existing Raspberry Pi Camera Module. Featuring interchangeable lenses, a back-focus adjustment ring and a tripod mount, the 12.3 MP ca...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 21:04

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: AirPods Pro on a budget

Priced at US$112 and £89.99 in the UK, the Huawei FreeBuds 3i is the AirPods Pro on a budget. Featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), three microphones and silicone ear tips, the FreeBuds 3i doesn't half look like original AirP...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 20:55

The WH-1000XM4 will retail for US$349.99. (Image source: Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Leaked product listing confirms design changes, Bluetooth 5.0, and 40 mm drivers; no support for aptX or aptX HD expected though

Costing US$349.99 at launch, the WH-1000XM4 include several design changes from the WH-1000XM3, along with Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 mm drivers. Battery life should be improved too, but do not get your hopes up for aptX or aptX HD supp...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 14:27

JBL promises excellent sound quality for its new and stylish Live 300TWS. (Image source: JBL)

JBL Live 300TWS: New AirPods competitors with TalkThru technology launched

JBL has introduced another set of TWS earbuds as it continues to assert itself in an already extremely competitive market. Promising excellent sound quality, long battery life and many exciting features, the JBL Live 300TWS miss o...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:53

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a tabletop weather forecast with an ePaper display

Combining a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ and off-the-shelf parts, the project requires no 3D printing or soldering. Suitable even for beginners, the resulting unit can deliver weather forecasts on its easy to read ePaper display.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:41

The new Realme Watch render. (Source: XDA)

The Realme Watch: renders for this brand's very own Apple Watch clone emerge online

An XDA contributor claims to have "exclusive" access to info on Realme's 2nd-gen wearable. This product will apparently simply be called the brand's Watch, as with other OEM's answer to Apple's device of this category. The new lea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 18:13

castAway expands vision to give every smartphone a second display, a gamepad, physical keyboard, boombox speaker and portable wireless charger

Having received almost US$450,000 in crowdfunding, castAway has expanded from a case with a second screen to a platform of accessories. Featuring a gamepad, a wallet a wireless charger and more, the castAway accessories can give a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 16:53

The 250 MP ISOCELL sensor could end up being larger than 1/1 inches. (Image Source: Photonics Online)

Samsung starts developing the 250 MP ISOCELL mobile image sensor

Chinese sources report that Samsung has finished development for the 150 MP sensors and started work on the 250 MP ones. The first 150 Mp sensors are expected to launch with Xiaomi's flagship handhelds later this year, while the 2...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Apr 2020 15:54

Samsung's upcoming TWS buds are likely called the Galaxy Buds X (Image source: Winfuture)

A new AirPods Pro competitor? Samsung trademarks the Galaxy Buds X, likely successor to the TWS Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+

Samsung recently filed trademarks for the Galaxy Buds X in India, the UK, and the European Union. The trademark filing comes just a month after leaked renders for a new, bean-shaped Buds SKU popped up, indicating that the Galaxy B...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Apr 2020 14:41

Apple certifies new TWS earbuds. (Source: FCC)

Apple certifies new TWS earbuds, could be next-gen Powerbeats Pro

Some new TWS earbuds from Apple have passed through Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing. These products are not new AirPods, however: their new certification lets their Beats branding slip, in addition to the fact they...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 20:46

The Realme Buds Wireless Pro. (Source: NCC via MySmartPrice)

Realme is slated to launch a Pro version of its Buds Wireless earphones soon

The Realme Buds Wireless are of the 'neckbud' form-factor. Now, it seems the brand has a Pro variant of the same ready to go. A product under this name has been spotted in the hands of Singaporean and Taiwanese regulators ahead of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 15:16

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is now available

In January, Lenovo announced a new ThinkPad keyboard accessory that features the iconic red TrackPoint. Four months later, the keyboard is finally available for order.

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Apr 2020 01:01

LattePanda: Make your own portable retro games console running Windows 10

The GreatScottLab has turned a single-board computer into a particularly affordable Windows 10 tablet. The portable device features a large touchscreen and should be well suited for enjoying retro video games.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2020 21:46

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is rumoured to retail for US$799. (Image source: WinFuture / @rquandt)

DJI Mavic Air 2: Official images of the new drone and accessories leak ahead of imminent release

Drone specialist DJI is on the verge of presenting version 2 of the Mavic Air. Ahead of its expected release, marketing renders and a complete specification sheet have leaked, leaving little to the imagination.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2020 21:28

The Pixel Buds 2 are now out there. (Source: Google)

Update | Wild Pixel Buds 2 appear on Google's US Store

Today, (April 27, 2020) a new app for Google's Pixel Buds 2 went live on the Play Store. It was even more unexpectedly followed by the TWS earphones themselves on the Mountain View giant's store. They support OEM-specific features...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 16:29

The red variant of the DualSense controller is striking. (Image source: Snoreyn/YouTube)

PlayStation 5's DualSense controller gets a tasty 3D treatment from Snoreyn in his latest polished PS5 console concept design video

Snoreyn, also known as designer Giuseppe Spinelli, has posted a great new PlayStation 5-related video on YouTube with the focus firmly on the DualSense controller. Although the PS5 console does make an appearance in the concept de...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2020 13:45

Philips has launched the 345M1CR Momentum UltraWide gaming monitor. (Image source: Philips)

Philips reveals 34-inch Momentum UltraWide gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate that could be ideal for the PS5 and Xbox Series X

Philips has announced the new 345M1CR Momentum UltraWide gaming monitor, which could be an option for gamers pondering about what to use with a future purchase of either a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. The 34-inch curved-screen ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2020 12:46

One of the early design sketches of the Apple Watch. (Source: Imran Chaudhri)

Former Apple designer reveals original sketches, other tidbits about genesis of Apple Watch

Apple Watch is by a long way the world’s most popular smartwatch and it is now five years old. To mark the occasion, one of the former lead designers for the Watch has taken to Twitter to reveal some behind the scenes details neve...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Apr 2020 11:35

The next-gen Galaxy Watch may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak hints at the launch of a 2020 Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung has reportedly had a new product certified with the MIIT regulator in China. Based on its model number, it is likely to be a full-screened wearable. Therefore, a successor for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 may be in the offing...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 19:36

The Reno line may be getting a new member soon. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO trademarks the name "Reno Glow" in Europe

OPPO has filed an intriguing new trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Based on the series of products it appears to be associated with, it may turn out to be a new phone. However, there are other...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 18:24

The new TurboPower Wireless Charger. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola releases a "TurboPower" wireless charger to go with the Edge+

The Edge+ is Motorola's first flagship phone to have wireless charging. Now, a matching accessory from this brand is available on the US market. It can charge the Edge+ at 15 watts (W) and boasts the "thermal management" necessary...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 17:54

The HyperDrive Gen2 options with an iPhone 11 Pro Max for scale. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 22:32

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact weather station

Based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a community project has transformed the popular single-board computer into a compact weather station. Comparatively easy and inexpensive to create, the system can be wall-mounted and features a ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 22:20

TCL wins 2020 Red Dot and IF Design awards for the new 10 Pro smartphone

TCL launched its latest 10-series of smartphones earlier in April 2020. Now, it has announced that the Pro variant of the same has won some prominent awards. In addition, the OEM's PLEX phone has also won similar gongs, as has 1 o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 19:27

An example of an Oranth product. (Source: Oranth)

A "leading" TV box manufacturer switches to Huawei's HiSilicon chipsets for some of its new devices

Oranth is a company that makes smart TV equipment, some of which are sold under the brand-names of other OEMs. It has announced that a new 4K series of the same will run on SoCs supplied by HiSilicon, a division of Huawei also res...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 18:58

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: Apple AirPods Pro clones that come with 24 dB(A) ANC and Quick Pairing

Huawei has ditched the design of the FreeBuds 3, according to leaked renders of new TWS earbuds published by WinFuture. Featuring a white design, silicone tips, ANC and a compact charging case, the FreeBuds 3i will likely be pitch...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 17:54

More than six months after being unveiled, the Surface Earbuds will launch in Germany on May 6. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Buds set to launch next month with a price cut

Said to be launching on May 6 in Germany, the Surface Earbuds are rather late the party. Announced last October for US$249, it seems that their delay has coincided with a price cut. The Surface Earbuds will not come cheap, though.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 12:59

The new Mobvoi Cololight. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi launches its own smart, wall-mountable modular LEDs

Mobvoi - the OEM behind the TicWatch line of wearables - has unveiled its latest product, the Cololight. It consists of hexagonal LED panels that can be connected and thus arranged into a variety of patterns at the user's discreti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2020 23:52

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware this year, according to Mark Gurman. (Image source: Apple)

AirTags, iMac redesign, MacBook Pro 14, new MacBook Pro 16 and more Apple hardware refreshes due by Q4 2020

From the MacBook Pro 14 to the iPhone 12 and everything in between, Apple is planning a bumper hardware refresh by the end of the year. Expect new iMacs, AirTags, Watch Series 6 and MacBook Pro 16 releases.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2020 19:06

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How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

Cable Matters releases its first USB type C/Thunderbolt 3 docking station

The Surface Dock 2 is Microsoft's apology for the lack of Thunderbolt 3

OKdo E1: An ultra-low-cost developer board

The next Powerbeats Pro may launch soon

Microsoft announces a trio of devices with the Surface Headphones 2, Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3

Leaks confirm updated and new Sonos speakers to launch on June 10

Vivo allegedly patents its first smartwatch

Meizu teases a 30W power bank to go with its impending 2020 flagship phone

LG launches its 2020 soundbars for the US market

USB 4.0 type C ports will be able to output up to 16K video at ~80Gb/s thanks to VESA's new DisplayPort standard

Beanque 3-in-1 Coffee Maker Hands-On Review

OPPO patents a smartphone keyboard case

The LG Velvet appears in hands-on images as a demo unit in South Korea

An Apple Watch is credited with saving yet another user from an acute heart condition

Opinion | Haylou GT1 Plus Review: A tad more than you pay for

PowerVision announces its weather-proof drone, the PowerEgg X

Updated | Alleged Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker images leaked

Sony's strange new TWS earphone design may be intended to cater to helmet-wearers

Microsoft readies new Surface Headphones with 20 hours of battery life, improved head tracking, Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX support

High resolution: Pi Foundation releases a new camera module with interchangeable lenses for the Raspberry Pi

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: AirPods Pro on a budget

Sony WH-1000XM4: Leaked product listing confirms design changes, Bluetooth 5.0, and 40 mm drivers; no support for aptX or aptX HD expected though

Hands-on: iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad - worth the weight?

JBL Live 300TWS: New AirPods competitors with TalkThru technology launched

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a tabletop weather forecast with an ePaper display

The Realme Watch: renders for this brand's very own Apple Watch clone emerge online

castAway expands vision to give every smartphone a second display, a gamepad, physical keyboard, boombox speaker and portable wireless charger

Samsung starts developing the 250 MP ISOCELL mobile image sensor

A new AirPods Pro competitor? Samsung trademarks the Galaxy Buds X, likely successor to the TWS Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+

Apple certifies new TWS earbuds, could be next-gen Powerbeats Pro

Realme is slated to launch a Pro version of its Buds Wireless earphones soon

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is now available

LattePanda: Make your own portable retro games console running Windows 10

DJI Mavic Air 2: Official images of the new drone and accessories leak ahead of imminent release

Update | Wild Pixel Buds 2 appear on Google's US Store

PlayStation 5's DualSense controller gets a tasty 3D treatment from Snoreyn in his latest polished PS5 console concept design video

Philips reveals 34-inch Momentum UltraWide gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate that could be ideal for the PS5 and Xbox Series X

Former Apple designer reveals original sketches, other tidbits about genesis of Apple Watch

A new leak hints at the launch of a 2020 Samsung Galaxy Watch

OPPO trademarks the name "Reno Glow" in Europe

Motorola releases a "TurboPower" wireless charger to go with the Edge+

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact weather station

TCL wins 2020 Red Dot and IF Design awards for the new 10 Pro smartphone

A "leading" TV box manufacturer switches to Huawei's HiSilicon chipsets for some of its new devices

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: Apple AirPods Pro clones that come with 24 dB(A) ANC and Quick Pairing

Surface Buds set to launch next month with a price cut

Mobvoi launches its own smart, wall-mountable modular LEDs

AirTags, iMac redesign, MacBook Pro 14, new MacBook Pro 16 and more Apple hardware refreshes due by Q4 2020

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