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Aukey's latest products with wireless charging. (Source: Aukey)

The latest wireless charger from Aukey has a fan to keep it cool

The well-known power accessories brand Aukey has launched the Graphite Pro 15W, a wireless charger that has won a 2020 iF Design Award for its futuristic form-factor. It integrates vents, a fan and "aviation-grade aluminum" to kee...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2020 19:22

Sculptor's new auto-rotating external monitor. (Source: Sculptor)

Sculptor presents its auto-rotating 4K external monitor on Indiegogo

Sculptor Monitor is a start-up that has launched its eponymous new external display on Indiegogo. The company claims that it addresses a number of drawbacks of the average standalone monitor with this new device. They include USB ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2020 18:55

The EOS R6 will probably be sandwiched between the EOS RP, pictured, and the EOS R5. (Image source: Canon)

Canon EOS R6: Leak reveals specs of the company's next full-frame camera

After initial information about the Canon EOS R6 appeared in January, there is now another leak through which outlines most of the specifications of the cheaper brother to the EOS R5. Canon is now expected to launch the EOS R6 in ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2020 02:02

Fitbit users now have access to more features than usual. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit announces a new free trial of its Premium features to help combat the coronavirus pandemic

Fitbit has thrown many of the normally pay-walled aspects of its ecosystem open to all users as they continue to cope with the ongoing pandemic. This offer comprises 90 days of its Premium package, which includes advanced sleep-tr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 19:23

No release date has been announced for the Fitbit Charge 4 yet. (Image source: 9To5Google)

First Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker images leak online

Some images of the upcoming Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker have been leaked online, hot on the heels of the revealed full specifications for the wearable. The new pictures show the Charge 4 looking very similar to the Fitbit Char...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2020 09:22

Wio Terminal: A Raspberry Pi-compatible SBC with an integrated display, Wi-Fi and IR. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Wio Terminal: A Raspberry Pi-compatible SBC with an integrated display, Wi-Fi and IR

With the Wio Terminal, Seeedstudio has created a particularly inexpensive single-board computer that is Arduino, MicroPython and Raspberry Pi-compatible. The Wio Terminal comes with a dedicated display, Bluetooth 5.0 LE and 5G Wi-...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 20:09

Xiaomi may have finally given up on its Surge chipsets. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reportedly abandons all hope of an in-house CPU

The last few years have seen a scatter of articles about Surge, Xiaomi's supposed competitor to the Kirin or Exynos SoC series of the world in development. Now, however, there are indications that the Chinese OEM is finally giving...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 19:07

The Fitbit Charge 3 wearable was called the "2018 fitness tracker of the year". (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker full specs revealed by online retailer including prices, colors, and NFC capability

The Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker has made a couple of online appearances recently. One of them was for an FCC certification and the other was on a retailer site. Unfortunately, no images of the Fitbit Charge 4 were leaked, but ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2020 10:22

Sports smartwatches: Garmin fēnix 6 and Polar Vantage V in comparison (Photo: Garmin, Polar)

Sports smartwatches: Garmin fēnix 6 and Polar Vantage V in comparison

In this review, we compare the Garmin fēnix 6 with the Polar Vantage V. Both models can convince in our review but then show surprisingly large differences in their orientation and should tend to make slightly different target groups happy.

Silvio Werner, 19 Mar 2020 04:29

Sunuv S2. Image: Sunuv

Useful or Pointless: Can UV LEDs protect you from viruses and sickness?

In recent days we were made increasingly aware of so-called UV sterilizers on both social media and through personal contacts. These are supposed to disinfect small devices such as smartphones or earphones through UV light. Accordingly, we decided to dig deeper and find out whether or not that is actually true.

Redaktion, 18 Mar 2020 23:01

The new Powerbeats earphones. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases new Powerbeats: less expensive than the Pros, but not TWS

Apple has debuted a refreshed pair of Powerbeats for 2020. These new products look much the same as their predecessors, although they have comparably extended battery life and Audio Sharing. They are available from now for ~US$150...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:00

Yes, that is actually a trackpad on an offical Apple iPad Pro keyboard! (Source: Apple)

A closer look at the new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad support

The wait is over for the long sought after trackpad support for Apple’s iPad range. The launch of the new iPad Pro also brings with it an all-new keyboard that drops the infamous butterfly mechanism in favor of Apple’s revised Mag...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 14:36

Asus ZenScreen has somehow grabbed 64 percent of the portable monitor market (Image source: Asus)

Asus ZenScreen has somehow grabbed 64 percent of the portable monitor market

Existing ZenScreen owners can celebrate an ongoing raffle with Asus from now until April 5th for a chance to win a ZenBeam S2 portable projector.

Allen Ngo, 18 Mar 2020 08:33

ANC Headphone Comparison: Sennheiser HD 450BT vs Teufel Real Blue NC

ANC Headphone Comparison: Sennheiser HD 450BT vs Teufel Real Blue NC

Sound dampening to go. In this review we compare two wireless over-hear headphones with active noise cancellation for less than $200. While Teufel's Real Blue NC has been around for quite a while its Sennheiser contender is new to the game and will have to prove itself first.

Daniel Schmidt, 16 Mar 2020 09:06

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap VR headset (Image source: Andy West)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap VR headset

The extremely versatile Raspberry Pi can also serve as the basis for an inexpensive VR headset. The project actually put antiquated technology to good use, too.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 23:36

Microsoft Xbox Series X: The best controller gets better. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Xbox Series X: The best controller gets better

Renowned for being "the gold standard" of controllers, the Xbox controller has gotten even better. Now Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Series X controller and has detailed what changes it has made to improve your gaming experience...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 23:30

An LG CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K UHD projector. (Source: LG)

LG's 4K UHD CineBeam projectors can now use Amazon Alexa

The CineBeam projectors support 4K UHD content and LG's ThinQ AI. Now, they also support Amazon Alexa thanks to a new software update. This applies to the HU70LA and HU85LA variants of this series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 17:47

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is getting a cheaper version soon. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite passes FCC testing

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has confirmed the existence of an impending Lite variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Tab. Now, the FCC has added a tablet with its model number to its database of verified devices. This sugg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 18:17

Huami's latest smartwatch, the Amazfit T-Rex. (Source: Gearbest)

Huami reports that it made nearly US$835 million in 2019

Huami is a wearables OEM that has recently made a name for its own brand, Amazfit. Besides this, it also has a role as an ODM to other brands such as Xiaomi to make their smart accessories. The company has reported a year-on-year ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 21:56

Phones can be a profound source of micro-organisms. (Credit: iFixit via YouTube)

Americans now check their phones up to 96 times per day: new study

Asurion has published the results of research that show US residents may have checked their phones as often as every 10 minutes in 2019. Furthermore, over 40% of the study's respondents admitted to taking their mobile devices out ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 20:19

The latest high-end Tag Heuer Connected Android Wear-powered smartwatch has landed. (Source: Tag Heuer)

Tag Heuer launches third-gen luxury Connected smartwatch powered by Qualcomm this time around

Swiss luxury watch maker Tag Heuer has launched its third-generation Connected smartwatch. The most notable change, in addition to a more refined design, is a switch from an Intel chipset to Qualcomm’s 2018 Snapdragon Wear 3100 So...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2020 11:45

Raspberry Pi Camera: A high-speed camera at a bargain price. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi Camera: A high-speed camera at a bargain price

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is a popular accessory not only for the Raspberry Pi, but also for other single-board computers (SBCs). While the IMX219 is only capable of up to 8 MP, one person has found a way to use it to shoot i...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2020 19:21

The Apple Watch 6 might look like this. (Source: YouTube)

Apple Watch 6: a new leak may reveal some upcoming features

Some code allegedly derived from an as-yet unreleased version of iOS also reportedly offers insight into watchOS 7, software that may debut with the next Apple Watch. It hints at additions such as sleep tracking and a new mode for...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2020 22:37

The Montblanc Summit 2+ smartwatch. (Source: Montblanc)

Montblanc launches Summit 2+ smartwatch and its first wireless Smart Headphones

Luxury goods maker Montblanc has launched its latest smartwatch alongside its first pair of premium wireless headphones. The new Summit 2+ builds on the same platform as its predecessor but is now larger while its new luxury Smart...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Mar 2020 11:34

The Vecnos 360 camera. (Source: Vecnos)

Vecnos teases an upcoming novel, ultra-compact 360-degree camera

Vecnos, a spin-off from Ricoh, has announced that it will release its first product soon. It will be a 360-degree camera that may compete with similar devices from GoPro or Insta360. However, this one may come in a much more porta...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 23:07

Xiaomi has closed its UK Mi Store down. (Source: Wikipedia)

Xiaomi closes its only UK physical store

Xiaomi showed quite some ambition when it opened its own Apple Store-esque outlet in Shepherd's Bush, London. However, reports that this brick-and-mortar establishment has shut down have recently emerged. UK customers can still bu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 23:33

Buffalo's new SSD is not much larger than a conventional USB stick. (Image: Buffalo Technology)

Buffalo presents a tiny and 15 g USB Type-C SSD

The latest SSD from Buffalo is tiny, with dimensions akin to a USB stick and a weight of just 15 g. The fast USB Type-C SSD is robust too and is the perfect choice for those who prefer to travel light.

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2020 21:29

The new Optoma UHD50X. (Source: Optoma)

Optoma launches a 240Hz 4K home theater projector

The Optoma UHD50X is a new projector rated for images of a 4K UHD resolution and a refresh rate of up to 240 hertz (Hz). It also has a brightness of 3400 ANSI lumens and is HDR10- and HLG-compatible. This new projector also has a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 19:38

Sony has not released a new WH-1000XM since the XM3 in 2018. (Image source: Gear Patrol)

Rumour | Sony WH-1000XM4: Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 hours of battery life with NC on, but no aptX or aptX HD support?

The WH-1000XM4 has been a long time coming, with it being almost eighteen months since Sony announced the WH-1000XM3. The WH-1000XM4 was expected to be unveiled at CES 2020 and now a listing for the ANC headphones has appeared on ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2020 13:47

A future Apple Watch might monitor blood oxygen levels. (Source: Apple)

Oxygen level sensing coming to future Apple Watch say tipsters

Early on in the product life cycle of the Apple Watch, Apple realized that it was on to a winner with its health tracking features. This is an aspect of the device that it has continued to refine with each iteration. It looks set ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Mar 2020 11:52

TaoTronics Soundliberty 79

TaoTronics Soundliberty 79 AI Performance

While TaoTronics has numerous wireless earphones on offer, the Soundliberty 79 stands out from the other models. Here, the manufacturer uses AI-assisted technology in order to better filter out ambient noise for a crystal clear call quality. We performed a few tests on our sample unit to determine if and how well this works in practice.

Daniel Puschina, 09 Mar 2020 07:19

The new Casio EDIFICE ECB10. (Source: Casio)

Casio's latest EDIFICE watches have a full-time smartphone link

Casio has released analog watches that can use Bluetooth before. However, it claims that the most recent models with this feature are updated in that they stay connected to a phone on a more consistent basis. These new EDIFICE var...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 19:16

CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device. (Image source: IPTerra)

CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device

The Raspberry Pi 4 is pretty powerful by single-board computer (SBC) standards, but what if you could combine up to four of them into one super SBC? Well, IPTerra seems to think that is a good idea and has created the CloverPI for...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:05

The new AirPods Pro variant will apparently be Apple's mid-tier TWS earbuds option. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | New Apple AirPods Pro variant entering mass production this month ahead of mid-2020 launch

Rumoured to be called the AirPods Pro Lite by Taiwanese media outlet DigiTimes, the entry-level answer to the AirPods Pro could be entering mass production this month. Expected to be released in mid-2020, it remains unclear what t...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:46

OPPO wants you to think of it when you think 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO unveils its 5G CPE, the "Omni"

OPPO finally introduced its long-awaited Find X2 series today (March 6, 2020). However, it also had a "one more thing" moment: a new mobile-broadband device that could bring 5G speeds to the home or office. It is based on the Snap...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 12:00

These new products were registered with the WPC in March 2020. (Source: WPC)

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

A new listing for "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S" has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website. Based on this name, it seems that Xiaomi has a new TWS product on the way. However, the image that goes with their new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:07

Watchy: A free alternative to the Apple Watch and Co. that is also Arduino and Python compatible. (Image source: SQFMI)

Watchy: A free alternative to the Apple Watch and Co. that is also Arduino and Python compatible

SQFMI has launched a new smartwatch. Called the Watchy, the device is equipped with an E-ink display, four buttons and has a vibration motor. An accelerometer and a real-time clock are onboard too, along with Bluetooth LE and Wi-F...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 14:53

The Timex Ironman R300 is an affordable smartwatch that functions primarily as a fitness tracker. (Image source: Timex)

Ironman R300: Timex presents a fitness smartwatch with GPS and 25 days of battery life

The constantly growing smartwatch market is getting another competitor, Timex. With the Ironman R300, the company has created a cheap smartwatch that supports GPS and multiple fitness tracking options. Timex promises that the Iron...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 14:48

The Dongii Nintendo Switch dock. (Source: Better DiGi)

The Dongii purports to combine 65W GaN charging with a Nintendo Switch dock

The Dongii is a new kind of charger with USB type A and C ports - as well as an HDMI port to connect a Nintendo Switch to the nearest TV. It is described as equipped with up-to-date GaN technology and capable of up to 65 watt (W) ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 21:02

A screenshot that may support impending aptX for the Sony TWS earbuds. (Credit: WalkmanBlog)

Update | A new leak points to an upgrade to aptX HD for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM3s are widely regarded as some of the best TWS earbuds out there. However, they do have some discrepancies, one of which is the absence of Qualcomm's aptX HD Bluetooth codec. A new leak suggests that this is to b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 20:22

Pimoroni Picade Console: Kit turns a Raspberry Pi into an authentic arcade and retro console. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Pimoroni Picade Console: Kit turns a Raspberry Pi into an authentic arcade and retro console

The Pimoroni Picade Console turns the Raspberry Pi into a particularly convincing retro console. The assembly should be particularly easy and is pretty inexpensive, too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:19

OnePlus' "special project" in teaser images. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus teases an unusual device on Twitter

The TV and mobile-device OEM OnePlus has hinted at a "special project" with an intriguing trailer via its UK division's Twitter account. However, like the Concept One, it is not a product that will go on sale soon, although the co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 17:56

Products such as Xiaomi's Mi Band remained popular in India at the end of 2019. (Source: Banggood)

Xiaomi is found to have led the Indian smart-band market in 2019

IDC India has released its report on the wearables market in this country for the last quarter of 2019 (4Q2019). It reveals that the 'audio' category of these electronics had the highest share for that period, overtaking band-type...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 22:43

The new PRO TREK SKUs. (Source: Casio)

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Casio has announced the release of titanium-cased versions of its PRO TREK outdoor watch line-up. They are also Bluetooth devices that feature Smartphone Link, which allows them to connect to the wearer's mobile device. This allow...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 18:11

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:40

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board can support output to two displays at once. (Image source: Raspberry Foundation)

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2 GB RAM receives permanent price drop to US$35

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has decided to permanently drop the price of the 2 GB RAM version of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single-board computer to US$35. This means the board is now the same price as the 1 GB RAM variant, while ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Feb 2020 09:26

Wireless charging may grow as a market until 2025. (Source: Apple)

The wireless charging market is now estimated to be worth up to US$71 billion in 5 years

Wireless charging is mainly relevant to smartphones and other similar portable electronics at present. However, a new analysis indicates that its market will benefit more and more from its application to electric vehicles. This ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 21:58

The black OPPO Watch also has a new band in this leak. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

OPPO has already let it be known that it will launch its first ever smartwatch soon, and that it has taken profound design cues from Apple. However, the OEM has yet to mention anything about the new wearable's software. A well-kno...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:47

The new SOL REPUBLIC Amps Air +. (Source: SOL REPUBLIC)

SOL REPUBLIC's 3rd-gen TWS earbuds upgrade to ANC and USB type C charging

The Amps Air + are the latest TWS earbuds from SOL REPUBLIC. They are the brand's first such product with active noise cancellation (ANC). These new Amps also now feature a slimmer case with USB type C charging, which can deliver ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:22

The new Kami Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. (Source: Kami)

Kami releases its 100% wireless, weather-resistant outdoor IP security camera

Kami - YI Technology's new home-security brand - has released its new Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. As it lacks the need for connectivity hubs and has batteries that can be recharged in a USB-powered holder, it can be installed anywhe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 21:24

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