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Nikon Z 6 Essential Movie Kit: A complete mirrorless camera solution for video production

Nikon has introduced the Nikon Z 6 Essential Film Kit, its first mirrorless camera bundle that the company has designed for video professionals and filmmakers. The kit offers a quick introduction to the production of high-quality ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2019 18:14

The OnePlus 7T Series' 1st promo. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus sets dates for 7T Series launch

The OEM OnePlus has made its anticipated 7T series of phones official, and has also announced dates for its launch around the world. The first of these will be in India on September 26, 2019. The 7Ts will then get a 2nd event in L...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Sep 2019 15:38

The Watch GT 2 will continue to run an in-house fork of Android, eschewing WearOS. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2: New smartwatch teased ahead of Mate 30 Pro launch

Huawei has more up its sleeve for its next launch event than just the Mate 30 series. In anticipation of this Thursday's event in Munich, the Chinese company has teased the successor to the Watch GT, aptly named the Watch GT 2. Re...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2019 13:18

Some of the Huawei smart glass variants. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Huawei smart glasses are now on sale in China

Huawei unveiled a new line of smart glasses along with the P30 smartphone series. However, nothing has been heard of them since. Now, however, they have reportedly been released to the Chinese market in several different styles an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2019 22:36

These cameras may be divisive, but they may also be powerful. (Source: BGR)

The Pixel 4 series may rival the Galaxy Note 10s for camera features

The Google Camera app v7 has leaked out and has been torn down. This has resulted in references to a slew of new abilities that may debut in the Pixel 4 and 4XL. They include the Mountain View's versions of Samsung's Motion Blur a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 20:10

A wall outlet for the future. (Source: Leviton)

A new power socket with USB type C Power Delivery ports has modern devices in mind

Leviton's new duplex wall socket also has in-built USB outputs. These welcome and increasingly welcome upgrades to electrical fittings are type-C ports with the Power Delivery (USB-PD) standard. This means they are rated to charge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 17:44

Weekend Discussion: Would you care if the next generation of laptops had no 3.5 mm audio jacks?

Weekend Discussion: Would you care if your next laptop had no 3.5 mm audio jack?

Our 'Weekend Discussion' series asks questions and "what if" scenarios to our readers about how they use their smartphones, laptops, or other portable devices with the intention of encouraging insightful discussions. For this week...

Allen Ngo, 14 Sep 2019 08:45

A drawing of the Razer "gaming controller for mobile device" patent. (Image source: WIPO)

Razer design patent appears online: A Razer Phone accessory or an Edge Pro successor?

Razer has patented the perfect Nintendo Switch, or is it a Razer Phone accessory? What about a resurrected Wii U GamePad or a Razer Edge Pro? Your guess is as good as ours.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2019 19:45

The GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max (Image source: WinFuture)

GoPro Hero 8 & GoPro Max high-resolution marketing pictures leak before imminent release

Two new GoPro action cameras on the horizon, with the company announcing the successors to the GoPro Hero 7 and GoPro Fusion 360 this month. High-resolution marketing images of the GoPro Hero 8 Black and GoPro Max have appeared on...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2019 14:45

The Apple Watch Series 5 will be available from September 20. (Image source: Apple)

The competition needs to watch out: Apple Watch Series 5 does so much more than just tell the time

Among a host of other revelations at the recent Apple Special Event, the Cupertino company also officially announced the Apple Watch Series 5. The latest iteration of the highly successful smartwatch features an Always-On Retina d...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2019 21:11

UWB is found in the iPhones 11 Pro and Pro Max only. (Source: YouTube)

Apple develops a proprietary short-range communication system for the iPhones 11 Pro

The Apple U1 chip is new hardware that controls ultrawide band (UWB) energy transfers between devices. This enables compatible products to locate each other and exchange data in a way non-U1-enabled counterparts cannot. These new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Sep 2019 20:08

Square, Triangle, Circle, and Cross, apparently. (Image source: Sony)

Square, Triangle, Circle, and? Sony settles PlayStation debate

Think you know the names of all the buttons on a PlayStation controller? Think again, according to Sony. Are you an X or Cross person?

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2019 15:32

The Leica SL (Typ 601) features a much-praised electronic viewfinder. (Image source: B&H)

Leaked photos of Leica SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera with 47 MP sensor reveal surprising textured design

A couple of images of a Leica full-frame mirrorless camera have been posted on a Japanese website, which claims the subject of the photos is the Leica SL2. The German manufacturer released the SL (Typ 601) in October 2015, which w...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2019 21:18

Xiaomi also claims to have 40W wireless charging in the works. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils Mi Charge Turbo: a new 30W wireless charging standard

Xiaomi has launched its fastest wireless charging standard yet: Mi Charge Turbo, which powers a compatible device at 30 watts (W). The OEM claims that it needs only 25 minutes to charge an empty 4000mAh battery to 50%. Furthermore...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Sep 2019 19:20

The PIS2 handheld game console offers smooth full motion video playback. (Image source: Reddit/Darkwing)

Modder creates PIS2 functioning handheld game console by combining PlayStation 2 parts with Raspberry Pi 2 power

A dedicated modder has managed to create a working portable game console by utilizing the motherboard from a slimline PlayStation 2 in conjunction with the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi 2 single-board computer. Although it has ta...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Sep 2019 23:33

IFA 2019 | Huawei unveils the FreeBuds 3: AirPod-alikes but with a round charging case

Huawei has taken to IFA to unveil new wireless earbuds alongside the Kirin 990 SoC. They are the latest in the Freebuds line of wearables, and are thus AirPod clones (in their looks at least). These 3rd-gen products have a dedicat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2019 17:20

The Sony A9 manages blackout-free continuous shooting of up to 20 fps. (Image source: Sony)

Alleged leaked photo of Sony A9II flagship camera reveals dials aplenty but few notable changes

A popular Sony digital camera news blog has published what it claims to be the first leaked image of the Japanese manufacturer’s A9II flagship camera. Sony released the full-frame mirrorless A9 camera in 2017 and there are many ke...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2019 23:48

The new JBL Pulse 4 in action. (Source: JBL)

IFA 2019 | JBL introduces the Pulse 4, a 20W portable LED speaker

The JBL Pulse 4 is the latest in a series of portable Bluetooth speakers that also light up as they stream audio. This iteration also has an IPX7 rating and an estimated 12 hours of playback. Its LEDs are controlled by a proprieta...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2019 00:05

The new Arun power station. (Source: IFA International)

IFA 2019 | The new Arun power station has both USB and AC outputs to charge a laptop at up to 100W

The charging accessory brand Arun has a new travel product that can charge both mobile devices and full notebooks. This "power station" has variants with 22000mAh or 30000mAh capacities, both of which has a full AC outlet, as well...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2019 20:23

VESA's DisplayHDR standards can improve a screen's performance. (Source: Pinterest)

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

The Video Electronics Standards Association (or VESA) is the body that can confer official certifications for state-of-the art quality standards such as DisplayHDR on new screens. Its latest update to the criteria by which they ar...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 18:43

IFA 2019 | Acer's Nitro XV3 series of monitors brings NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatibility and various eye-saving features

Acer's new series of XV3 gaming monitors offer modern refresh rates of up to 240Hz and response times of as low as 1 millisecond. They are also G-SYNC ready with the variable refresh rate (VRR) necessary to handle either the RTX o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 20:06

The reversible Type-C connector will be used for the new USB4 standard. (Source: Notebookcheck)

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has finalized the specification for USB4. A few things are different this time around including the way the it named, as well as its support for another standard in the form of Thunderbolt 3.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2019 13:35

The GoPro Hero 8 Black and GoPro Max: Two strong action cameras for 2019. (Image source: FCC via PhotoRumors)

GoPro Hero 8 & GoPro Max leaked ahead of release this month

As always, GoPro will be releasing a new generation of action cameras this month. This year the company will introduce an update to the GoPro Fusion 360 called the GoPro Max, along with the GoPro Hero 8. Photos of both devices hav...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2019 14:34

Is Huawei planning to bring MotoMod style add-ons to its smartphones? (Image source: Motorola)

Huawei develops Bluetooth smart cases: Mate 30 with modular add-ons?

Motorola's MotoMods were the last reasonably successful attempt to make modular smartphones with hot-swappable features, and now it appears that Huawei plans to introduce something similar. However, while MotoMods communicate via ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2019 14:22

The Xiaomi AirDots Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

2nd-gen Xiaomi AirPod clones inadvertently make their way onto Weibo

The AirDots Pro are Xiaomi devices that conform to the "toothbrush" form factor of truly-wireless earbuds. Chinese social media users have spotted what looks like their packaging, but with a new product name, in a photograph. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 20:12

The new Fitbit Versa 2 comes with Amazon Alexa support. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Versa 2 launched with Alexa, new premium health subscription service

Fitbit has launched its second-generation Versa health and fitness smartwatch. The key upgrades include support for Amazon Alexa voice recognition and the addition of enhanced sleep tracking.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2019 10:33

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

The EOS 90D is Canon's latest APS-C camera that can shoot at 32.5MP with a crop of up to 1.6x. It is powered by a DIGIC 8 image processor and can shoot at up to 11 frames per second continuously. This camera's core unit will go on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 20:12

Garmin Fēnix 6: A rugged smartwatch series suited for all environments. (Image source: Garmin)

Fēnix 6: Garmin announces Fēnix 6, Fēnix 6S, Fēnix 6X and Solar smartwatches

Garmin has refreshed its premium Fēnix smartwatch series, with the aptly named Fēnix 6. The series is available in three sizes and two material variants. There is a solar-powered version of the Fēnix 6X too.

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2019 19:06

Sony releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

The a6600 is the latest premium camera from Sony. It is an APS-C mirrorless unit with a 24.2MP Exmor sensor, Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) and a 3-inch 180-degree touchscreen. The OEM has also unveiled an entry-level a6000-series cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Aug 2019 00:16

It's watching you. (Image source: USPO via LetsGoDigital)

Could a Pixel smartwatch be partnering the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL this Fall?

LetsGoDigital has unearthed a patent filed by Google for a smartwatch with a twist. Filed over two years ago but dated August 27 2019, the design looks like a run-of-the-mill watch with its circular face, but at its centre is some...

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2019 07:52

The Amazfit X is a new concept smartwatch with a flexible display

Amazfit has just launched 2 new wearables, the GTS and Sports Watch 3. They are a follow-up to the Bip (in which this update results in extremely Apple-esque looks) and a round watch with a new type of JDI display respectively. Ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 19:06

A Samsung Galaxy A90 render. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung accidentally references the A91 on its new 45W charger page

Samsung may have divulged the existence of a heretofore unreleased phone, the A91. It is included in a list of phones that work with the OEM's new 45W charger, alongside the Galaxy Note 10+. This phone may be an additional variant...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2019 19:38

The Liberate Air earbuds. (Source: House of Marley)

The new truly-wireless earbuds from House of Marley are made from 100% recycled materials

The Liberate Air earphones are made from reclaimed silicone and have a bamboo finish. In addition, they have a charging case described as made from recycled aluminium, wood, cotton and plastic. These new House of Marley products a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 18:23

Razer CEO appears in Bloomberg interview, posts $48 million in losses, $357 million in revenue, and 30.3 percent growth YoY (Source: Razer)

Razer CEO appears in Bloomberg interview, posts $48 million in losses, $357 million in revenue, 30.3 percent growth YoY, and explains the infamous toaster

Razer still hasn't broken even yet with Min-Liang Tan pointing his fingers at scaling and new investments as core contributors. The company continues to grow in terms of revenue and is looking at cloud gaming as a potential "fourt...

Allen Ngo, 23 Aug 2019 20:30

The Genki Covert Dock was funded in 40 minutes. (Image source: Human Things)

Genki Covert Dock raises over US$1,000,000 on Kickstarter

The Genki Covert Dock has taken Kickstarter by storm, with it reaching its US$50,000 funding goal in just 40 minutes. The crowdfunding campaign has since received over US$1,000,000 from backers with 23 days to go. The Genki Covert...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2019 15:24

The Apple Watch 4's successor might be released soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch screens may step up to micro-LED, but not until 2020

In a new research note written for TF International Securities, the tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that he now believes that Apple will switch to micro-LED for its sixth-generation Watch. In the meantime, the Series 5 will s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Aug 2019 18:05

Sony has won an award for its Real-Time Eye AF technique. (Source: Sony)

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

Sony has announced that it has hit a new record for wins at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards for this year. The company won 7 times at this event, 3 of which were for its innovative, extensive G-series FE len...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:50

Misfit Vapor X smartwatch retail box (Source: Misfit)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100-powered Misfit Vapor X now available for just US$199.99

Available for just US$199.99 — down from a full retail price of US$279.99 — for a limited period, the brand-new Misfit Vapor X is an excellent deal. This Wear OS-driven smart wearable is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 310...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 20:16

These products also include new Huawei or Honor speakers. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei and Honor certify a bumper crop of new devices and accessories

Huawei and Honor have gone to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) to register an impressive number of new wireless products. These certifications, which have all been granted today (August 15, 2019) cover obvious candidates...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 19:08

The Fitbit Versa 2's alleged boxed state. (Source: OLX)

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

Fitbit has been linked to a second generation of its popular Versa smartwatch for some time now. Recently, rumors about it have started up again in light of new leaks. They claim to show the wearable's official packaging, as well ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:06

The new EDIFICE EQB-1000 series. (Source: Casio)

The slimmest new Casio EDIFICE watch is also a Bluetooth device

Casio has released the EDIFICE EQB1000D-1A, a new watch with a case only 8.9 milimeters (mm) thick. It is also one of the brand's connected devices, which means it can connect to a smartphone app. This allows it to keep time accur...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 22:30

The US phone accessories market will keep going strong into the 2020's. (Source: Pixabay)

The US phone accessory market is to be worth US$74 billion by 2026

The market for accessories such as screen protectors, cases and power banks in the US is now projected to attain a value of US$74.43 billion in 7 years. Headphones took the biggest piece (nearly 25%) of this space last year, and m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 19:49

The AI-powered YI Home Camera 3. (Source: YI)

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

The YI Home Camera 3 is an AI-powered security camera. It notifies the user about possible intrusions - however, it solves the problem of potentially indiscriminate, unnecessary messages by using its new software to judge which on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 18:57

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

Honor has released its latest fitness band to the Indian market, via Flipkart. This new model has a full-color AMOLED display, an estimated 14 days of battery life and 50-meter water resistance. However, it will soon have competit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 17:33

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m² (Image source: Seeedstudio)

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF 360° laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m²

The SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1 is a ToF laser scanner with a 20-metre range that can map over 100,000 m². SLAMTEC promises that the device has a 5 cm resolution with a re-localisation accuracy of less than 0.02 m, while its inertial navi...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2019 18:39

The Honor Smart Screen TV. (Source: Honor)

HongMeng OS could debut on the Honor Smart Screen TV

Huawei's first TV is in fact slated to be released by its sub-brand Honor, and is to be called the Smart Screen. It may be reasonable to assume that this product will run Android for these larger devices. However, the OEM is now r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 16:30

Samsung's first 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSD is now in production. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSDs have a groundbreaking design for faster 256Gb data-transfers

Samsung claims that its upcoming vertically-stacked NAND (or V-NAND) for SATA-based SSDs confers improved read- and write-speeds on the resulting drives. They are composed of 100 or more layers of stacked flash cells, whereas prev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 00:05

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV may be joined by new variants soon. (Source: Amazon)

A completely new NVIDIA SHIELD TV product may be in the works after all

2019 has already seen evidence that the SHIELD TV may be getting a new refresh - with the new Tegra X1 processor - soon. Now, a new FCC filing points to a wholly new device with this branding. This putative device has its own code...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2019 19:26

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 now official (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung intros the Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch is powered by the Exynos 9110 SoC and comes in two sizes — 40 and 44 mm — both with a Super AMOLED display with 360 x 360 pixels. Available in LTE and non-LTE versions, this new smart wea...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2019 13:13

Buying a secondary, or replacement, Switch Dock can prove tricky. (Image source: Nintendo)

You can now buy an official Nintendo Switch Dock for just US$39.99

Nintendo is now offering the Switch Dock as a separate purchase for the first time. The Dock is an Authentic Nintendo product, albeit refurbished, so there is no chance of it bricking your Switch as is the risk with many third-par...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2019 14:45

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Nikon Z 6 Essential Movie Kit: A complete mirrorless camera solution for video production

OnePlus sets dates for 7T Series launch

Huawei Watch GT 2: New smartwatch teased ahead of Mate 30 Pro launch

The Huawei smart glasses are now on sale in China

The Pixel 4 series may rival the Galaxy Note 10s for camera features

A new power socket with USB type C Power Delivery ports has modern devices in mind

Weekend Discussion: Would you care if your next laptop had no 3.5 mm audio jack?

Razer design patent appears online: A Razer Phone accessory or an Edge Pro successor?

GoPro Hero 8 & GoPro Max high-resolution marketing pictures leak before imminent release

The competition needs to watch out: Apple Watch Series 5 does so much more than just tell the time

Apple develops a proprietary short-range communication system for the iPhones 11 Pro

Square, Triangle, Circle, and? Sony settles PlayStation debate

Leaked photos of Leica SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera with 47 MP sensor reveal surprising textured design

Xiaomi unveils Mi Charge Turbo: a new 30W wireless charging standard

Modder creates PIS2 functioning handheld game console by combining PlayStation 2 parts with Raspberry Pi 2 power

IFA 2019 | Huawei unveils the FreeBuds 3: AirPod-alikes but with a round charging case

Alleged leaked photo of Sony A9II flagship camera reveals dials aplenty but few notable changes

IFA 2019 | JBL introduces the Pulse 4, a 20W portable LED speaker

IFA 2019 | The new Arun power station has both USB and AC outputs to charge a laptop at up to 100W

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

IFA 2019 | Acer's Nitro XV3 series of monitors brings NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatibility and various eye-saving features

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

GoPro Hero 8 & GoPro Max leaked ahead of release this month

Huawei develops Bluetooth smart cases: Mate 30 with modular add-ons?

2nd-gen Xiaomi AirPod clones inadvertently make their way onto Weibo

Fitbit Versa 2 launched with Alexa, new premium health subscription service

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

Fēnix 6: Garmin announces Fēnix 6, Fēnix 6S, Fēnix 6X and Solar smartwatches

Sony releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

Could a Pixel smartwatch be partnering the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL this Fall?

The Amazfit X is a new concept smartwatch with a flexible display

Samsung accidentally references the A91 on its new 45W charger page

The new truly-wireless earbuds from House of Marley are made from 100% recycled materials

Razer CEO appears in Bloomberg interview, posts $48 million in losses, $357 million in revenue, 30.3 percent growth YoY, and explains the infamous toaster

Genki Covert Dock raises over US$1,000,000 on Kickstarter

Apple Watch screens may step up to micro-LED, but not until 2020

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100-powered Misfit Vapor X now available for just US$199.99

Huawei and Honor certify a bumper crop of new devices and accessories

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

The slimmest new Casio EDIFICE watch is also a Bluetooth device

The US phone accessory market is to be worth US$74 billion by 2026

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

SLAMTEC Mapper M1M1: A US$199.00 ToF 360° laser scanner kit that can map over 100,000 m²

HongMeng OS could debut on the Honor Smart Screen TV

Samsung's 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSDs have a groundbreaking design for faster 256Gb data-transfers

A completely new NVIDIA SHIELD TV product may be in the works after all

Samsung intros the Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch

You can now buy an official Nintendo Switch Dock for just US$39.99

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