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Google now sells a Stadia Founder's Edition bundle. (Source: Google)

Google releases a Founder's Edition to mark inaugural Stadia Connect

To celebrate an event in which more information on its first cloud gaming platform was released, Google has prepared a "Stadia Founder's Edition". It consists of a Stadia Controller in an exclusive Night Blue colorway and a Chrome...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 20:14

Wireless audio has been revolutionized over the last few years. (Source: Outer Audio)

The portable Bluetooth speaker market will be worth nearly US$3 billion by 2025

Speakers with built-in Bluetooth have become better and better at bringing your music places where traditional wired devices can't go. The market built up around these products is now estimated to grow to the tune of US$2.64 billi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jun 2019 14:17

The Noctua booth at Computex 2019. (Source: Noctua)

Computex 2019 | Noctua showcases its award-winning NF-A12x25 fan, among others

Noctua, often a go-to brand for PC fans, is at Computex to highlight its new and updated products. They include the NF-A12x25, which gained the European Hardware Association's best case-fan of 2019 award. The company has also made...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jun 2019 19:16

The Aukey Key Series of earphones. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey's first foray into premium audio includes a new pair of wireless earbuds

Aukey is already a familiar name in the affordable personal audio game. Now, it has released a new line of earphones called the Key Series with a higher-end appeal. It comprises the EP-T10 true wireless earbuds and EP-B80 wireless...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 20:30

The modern-day banana-phone. (Source: KICKmobiles)

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

The 8110 (4G) is a reprise of a classic Nokia phone of the same name, released at MWC last year. However, its KaiOS meant that it had reduced functionality compared to the average Android or iOS device. With the roll-out of a comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jun 2019 18:35

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 will feature Xiaomi's smart assistant, Xiao AI. (Image source: MySmartPrice/Weibo)

Real-life images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness tracker leaked online

Actual real-life pictures of Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 fitness wearable have been leaked. The images show that the display part of the Mi Band 4 is very similar to the renders that were leaked last month. The Mi Band 4 gets a considerabl...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2019 09:38

The Panasonic LUMIX S1H. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic unveils the LUMIX S1H, the world's first 6K/24p digital single-lens mirrorless camera

Panasonic introduces a new LUMIX S-series camera, which, as it claims, "combines the video quality of a professional camera and the high mobility of a mirrorless camera". This is because it is capable of recording 6K video at up t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jun 2019 18:29

The Sony a9 flagship mirrorless camera. (Source: Adorama)

The Sony a9 mirrorless camera can be had for US$1,000 cheaper right now

The a9 is Sony's flagship mirrorless camera. It is a 24.2MP full-frame unit with an Exmor RS sensor and a silent shutter. Normally, this extensive piece of kit retails for US$4,498. However, the new "Step up to Sony" offers intere...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 May 2019 14:36

Razer Chroma RGB lighting software will now encompass 25 additional brands (Source: Razer)

One RGB customization software to rule them all: Razer Chroma will now encompass 25 additional brands

Finally, we will no longer need separate RGB customization software for our Lian Li PC case, MSI keyboard, ASRock motherboard, AMD CPU fan, or Zotac graphics card. Razer Chroma will support all these manufacturers and more.

Allen Ngo, 31 May 2019 04:39

Game of Thrones' Beyond the Wall is set to launch on VIVEPORT. (Source: HBO)

HTC's VIVEPORT is offering its subscribers a trip beyond the Wall of Westeros

Viveport Infinity is a service that pulls together VR experiences from numerous different publishers for a single monthly fee. To this end, "Beyond the Wall", an HBO/Game of Thrones product, launches on this platform tomorrow (Ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 19:54

LG releases its 2019 XBOOM speaker line-up to the US market

LG's XBOOM series is often worth a look, as they can be high-powered speakers in relatively compact or portable form-factors. Its 2019 iterations are not exceptions to this rule. They range from entire sound-systems to smart speak...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 May 2019 18:54

The new Bose Headphones 700 offer 11 levels of noise cancelling for US$399. (Source: Bose)

Bose Headphones 700 are its all-new US$399 noise-cancelling cans

Bose has launched an all-new range of premium noise cancelling headphones. The first to hit the market is the new Headphones 700 that packs in 11 levels of noise cancellation.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 May 2019 09:20

HKCam: A Raspberry Pi-powered and open-source HomeKit security camera that costs under US$20

Home security camera systems can be expensive. But where there is a Raspberry Pi, there is a way. All you need is a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a Raspberry Pi camera module, some free software and an enclosure that you can buy for as lit...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2019 20:47

LG is ready to activate Amazon Alexa on US 2019 ThinQ AI TVs. (Source: LG/Amazon)

2019 LG TVs with ThinQ AI in the US will be able to use Amazon Alexa soon

Some of the most recently-released LG ThinQ TVs have been advertized as Amazon Alexa-capable. However, customers in the US may have noticed that this apparent functionality was missing - until now. The OEM has announced that the s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 15:19

The new Smart Viewer Reference Design is based on the Snapdragon XR1 Platform. (Source: Legit Reviews)

Qualcomm unveils a new Smart Viewer Reference Design

Qualcomm is at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) to launch its new Snapdragon Smart Viewer Reference Design. It is a reference VR headset based on the XR1 Platform. This device has a DJI display, up-to-date controllers, interfaces an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 May 2019 14:47

Asus ROG Mothership with liquid metal thermal paste (left) vs. ROG Mothership without liquid metal thermal paste (right)

Computex 2019 | Asus ROG G703 will use patent pending liquid metal thermal paste process, promises 13 C cooler temperatures

Asus is ready to ship laptops with liquid metal thermal paste and the initial results have us excited. The cooler temperatures will lead directly to quieter, lighter, or thinner laptop designs from future ROG laptops.

Allen Ngo, 29 May 2019 08:29

The Manifold 2: the on-board mini-supercomputer than can turn DJI drones into autobots

DJI has announced the Manifold 2, a line of tiny supercomputers that can be installed on certain drones from this manufacturer. These devices can upgrade the devices in quesiton into autonomic flying machines, or those that can be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 20:13

Google Coral comprises hardware, software and content for AI applications. (Source: Music Paradise Pro APK)

Computex 2019 | Asus is now partnering with Google Coral for AI and Edge applications

Coral is a platform developed by Google to support and facilitate on-device AI. Asus has announced that it will use its system-on-module (SOM) on its new AI development kit and single-board computer (SBC). They will be called Tink...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 May 2019 19:16

The Asus ROG Strix XG17 is a 240 Hz portable monitor. (Image source: Asus)

Computex 2019 | The ROG Strix XG17 is a new 17.3-inch 240 Hz portable monitor for gaming from Asus

Asus has revealed its new ROG Strix XG17 portable monitor that has been specifically designed for gaming on the go. The 17.3-inch display offers a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz and can be powered either through AC power in the wa...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 May 2019 10:37

Ice Lake laptop showing off its native noise suppression technology exclusive to the platform. The feature targets gamers and Intel says we can expect adaptive displays to be next

Computex 2019 | Ice Lake-powered Ultrabooks with adaptive sync displays are in the works

Much like Nvidia and its G-Sync technology, Intel will integrate its own adaptive sync technology to its upcoming Ice Lake Iris SKUs. The chipmaker says we can expect Ice Lake laptops with adaptive sync displays to be available wi...

Allen Ngo, 28 May 2019 07:00

The Asus ZenScreen gets an update for 2019, with touch and USB type C. (Source: Asus)

Computex 2019 | Asus unveils its new ZenScreen Touch

The ZenScreen is a product that allows the user to take a monitor anywhere they might need to. This year, Asus has updated it with touch capability. This model is also just 9 millimeters deep, has micro-HDMI and Hybrid-Signal USB ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 May 2019 14:00

The Asus Prime X299 Edition 30 motherboard comes with two LiveDash OLED displays. (Image source: Asus)

Computex 2019 | Asus commemorates 30 years in business with the awesome Prime X299 Edition 30 motherboard

Asus has revealed a new motherboard as part of its celebrations of enjoying 30 years in business. The Prime X299 Edition 30 supports the LGA 2066 socket that is compatible with Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X, and Skylake-W processors from...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2019 14:00

The Sprint TREBL has won an award. (Source: Sprint)

The Harman Kardon-powered Sprint TREBL with Magic Box wins the 2019 Judges' Choice Award from the Small Cell Forum

The Sprint TREBL with Magic Box is a small cell solution that also integrates Amazon Alexa voice-assistance and Harman Kardon sound quality. This combination makes it unique in its product category. Perhaps this is how it has won ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 May 2019 19:15

The GoPro Trade-Up program is now in effect in the EU. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro extends its Trade-Up program to the European Union

GoPro has a history of allowing its customers to trade their existing cameras in for something off the cost of a new model of this brand. However, this offer has never been available in the European Union's (EU) member-states befo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 May 2019 18:49

OmniVision's new OV0VA10 VGA SoC may bring thinner bezels to cheaper notebooks in the future. (Source: OmniVision)

OmniVision aims to bring thinner bezels to sub-premium notebooks with its new SoC for webcams

The laptop webcam has become a critic's punchbag as of late, as its relationship with these devices' screens is changing, diminishing or in some cases disappearing altogether. This may put some OEMs off the development of thinner ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 May 2019 18:15

The Chatterbox has already reached nearly four times its funding goal. (Image source: Chatterbox)

The Chatterbox, a Raspberry Pi smart speaker that you can build and teach yourself

The Chatterbox is a DIY smart speaker that even children can build. The device has a chipboard case and is built around a Raspberry Pi 3B. The speaker can be taught new commands using the Chatterbox app too. The Chatterbox is curr...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2019 17:00

Scuf has launched its customizable Xbox Elite competitor it calls the Scuf Prestige. (Source: Scuf)

Scuf reveals Xbox Elite controller competitor

Scuf has launched its new Xbox One and PC Prestige game pad designed to take on Microsoft’s own customizable Elite controller. Not only can the buttons be remapped, the device also includes mappable paddles and other customizable ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 May 2019 05:11

ASUS celebrates its 30th anniversary with a contest for lots of goodies

ASUS is currently holding a "30 Years Together" event to celebrate 3 decades as a hardware and peripherals OEM. It involves competitions in which contestants can enter a PC-centric quiz or tell their own ASUS/ROG ownership story t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 19:26

The new Casio WSD-F30RG. (Source: Casio)

Casio's latest PRO TREK smartwatch has a dual-layer display and exclusive outdoor app features

Casio has released the WSD-F30RG, its newest smartwatch from the PRO TREK line. It has an OLED display, but also has individual monochrome and color overlays. The OEM also asserts that it has an improved resolution for detailed le...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 May 2019 17:44

Waveshare sells Raspberry Pi-compatible e-paper HATs in various sizes including a 9.7-inch version. (Image source: Waveshare)

Turn your Raspberry Pi into an e-reader with the Waveshare e-paper HAT, an expansion board that starts at US$15.99

Who needs an Amazon Kindle when you can build one yourself? The Waveshare e-paper HAT comes in numerous display sizes ranging from 1.54-inches to 9.7-inches. The HAT communicates with a Raspberry Pi via SPI, UART or USB depending ...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2019 13:14

Renders showing the 2019 budget iPhone based on the latest leaks. (Source: MacOtakara)

New iPhones may have made it through their first certification

A certification for what may be 2019 iPhones has allegedly surfaced on the Eurasian Economic Commission's database. The submission details a total of 11 different model numbers apparently associated with the Apple brand. They may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 May 2019 14:47

EE has launched the UK's first 5G network. (Source: EE)

EE launches the UK's first 5G network

Today (May 22, 2019), the carrier EE announced the launch of its 5G network in the UK, the first of its kind in this country. EE has also made some devices that are compatible with this network available. They include the OnePlus ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 May 2019 18:03

The LEDs can be controlled via bundled software. (Image source: Manli)

Manli announces Superior Ultimate Editions of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2080 Gallardo graphics cards with customizable LEDs

Graphics card specialist Manli has not skimped on the hyperbole in unveiling the Superior Ultimate Editions of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2080 Gallardo desktop graphics cards. The triple cooler boards offer the power, perform...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2019 09:08

Google Glass Enterprise 2 is intended to help businesses and employees become more productive. (Image Source: Google)

Google Glass is back; with improved specs and a reduced price Google proves it is refusing to give up on this tech

Google has announced the next generation Google Glass - called the Glass Enterprise 2. The improvements show the evolution of the device from the Original Glass through to the Glass Enterprise launched in 2017. Changes to the devi...

Hugh Baillie-Lane, 22 May 2019 07:14

QNAP QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter (Source: QNAP Newsroom)

QNAP reveals the QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter for NAS and computers

Thanks to the QNAP QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter, laptops without an Ethernet port can connect to wired networks at speeds of up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0. However, this piece of hardware can also be used to add extra Ethernet p...

Codrut Nistor, 21 May 2019 18:49

Oculus Quest now available, starts at $399 for a 64GB set

The Quest is Oculus' first all-in-one virtual reality (VR) headset. It is available for sale from today (May 21, 2019). It is also a truly wireless VR set, and uses the company's imaging and touch-sensor technology to deliver this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 May 2019 15:15

The LV bag with interactive Royole display panels. (Source: Royole)

Royole and Louis Vuitton team up to put flexible displays into fashion

The super-pricey style house Louis Vuitton has unveiled a new range called "Canvas of the Future". This, appropriately enough, means bags that incorporate flexible displays from the OEM Royole. These displays can make the side of ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 May 2019 19:47

Rich IoT program will put MediaTek SoCs in everything from smart doorbells to smart washing machines

Rich IoT program will put MediaTek SoCs in everything from smart doorbells to washing machines

MediaTek will design AI-centric SoCs specifically for home security, screened devices, and voice-activated appliances. The goal is to get a head start in the fast-growing smart home market where big competitors like Intel, Samsung...

Allen Ngo, 20 May 2019 14:00

The OPPO K3 may look like this at its release. (Source: YouTube)

The OPPO K3 may be joined by new VOOC 3.0 accessories on its launch

OPPO has confirmed that the upcoming K3 smartphone will be launched on May 23, 2019. This new mid-range device will apparently be equipped with VOOC 3.0, with a fresh range of accessories to match. They are said to include power b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2019 17:43

Asura M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty (Source: Asura)

Asura Genesis Xtreme M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty

The manufacturer is claiming to have the world's first ever M.2 SSD with RGB lights and a modular heatsink to prevent performance throttling. SKUs range from 256 GB up to 2 TB with prices starting at $80 USD.

Allen Ngo, 19 May 2019 06:15

NVIDIA has squeezed 472 GFLOPS of performance into the tiny Jetson Nano Developer Kit. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit, a powerful SBC smaller than a Raspberry Pi, is now shipping worldwide for US$99

The Jetson Nano Developer Kit is one mighty single-board computer (SBC). The device can churn out up to 472 GFLOPS of performance, despite its compact form factor, thanks to its quad-core CPU and 128 CUDA core GPU performance. The...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2019 19:47

The Reolink Go wireless security camera. (Source: Reolink)

The Reolink Go wireless 4G LTE security camera is now available worldwide

The Reolink Go is a possibly worthwhile innovation in the security-cam industry: it is a truly stand-alone product that does not require external power or cables of any sort. Therefore, it can be installed so as to surveil anythin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2019 14:57

Nikon's new software update for the Z7 and Z6 models adds eye-detection autofocus

Nikon announces a new firmware update for the mirrorless Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame cameras. It upgrades the products with eye-detection autofocus (AF) for still-image shooting. The update also enhances the cameras' low-light AF detec...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 20:24

Sprint has opened pre-orders for its first 5G devices. (Source: Sprint)

Sprint launches pre-orders for the LG V50 ThinQ and HTC 5G Hub

Today (May 17, 2019), Sprint has begun taking pre-orders for its first 5g devices. They are the LG V50 ThinQ and HTC's 5G hub. These products are only available in certain regional markets, however.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 18:30

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC that outperforms the NVIDIA Jetson Nano

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro is a developer board that is powered by an RK399Pro SoC, which integrates an ARM Mali-T860MP4 GPU and an RK1808 NPU that can achieve up to 3.0 TOPS. The board can dual-boot Android and Linux out of the box ...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2019 17:00

The Hyper Keyboard Pi turns the RPi board into a handheld PC. (Image source: Booth.pm)

Raspberry Pi board morphs into a gaming device with the Hyper Keyboard Pi

An interesting new custom kit has been discovered that can turn a simple-looking Raspberry Pi board into a handheld gaming console with keyboard and game controls. The Hyper Keyboard Pi is currently being sold for ¥6,980 (~US$64),...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 May 2019 09:02

The TinyPICO development board offers Bluetooth 4.2 support. (Image source: Crowd Supply)

TinyPICO: The mighty ESP32 development board that's smaller than a thumb

The TinyPICO ESP32 development board has been making some waves at the Crowd Supply website. The developer of the board set a very realistic goal of US$100, although the little product has proved to be a very popular project to ba...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 May 2019 08:23

Affected Titan Security Keys have a printed "T1" or "T2" at the bottom (image: Google).

Security flaw found in Google's Titan Security Keys

A flaw discovered in Google's Bluetooth Low Energy Titan Security Keys leaves a hole open for potential attackers. Under certain circumstances and with proper timing, an attacker could potentially hijack the Bluetooth pairing proc...

Sam Medley, 17 May 2019 05:32

Zen Mode is one of OxygenOS' latest new tricks. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T will get Zen Mode, but not NightScape 2.0

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro were recently released alongside some new features for their Android skin, OxygenOS. They include new camera modes, including a second-generation NightScape for low-light shots. However, the OEM has indicat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2019 00:01

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Google releases a Founder's Edition to mark inaugural Stadia Connect

The portable Bluetooth speaker market will be worth nearly US$3 billion by 2025

Computex 2019 | Noctua showcases its award-winning NF-A12x25 fan, among others

Aukey's first foray into premium audio includes a new pair of wireless earbuds

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

Real-life images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness tracker leaked online

Panasonic unveils the LUMIX S1H, the world's first 6K/24p digital single-lens mirrorless camera

The Sony a9 mirrorless camera can be had for US$1,000 cheaper right now

One RGB customization software to rule them all: Razer Chroma will now encompass 25 additional brands

HTC's VIVEPORT is offering its subscribers a trip beyond the Wall of Westeros

LG releases its 2019 XBOOM speaker line-up to the US market

Bose Headphones 700 are its all-new US$399 noise-cancelling cans

HKCam: A Raspberry Pi-powered and open-source HomeKit security camera that costs under US$20

True wireless in-ear headphones Review: Huawei FreeBuds Lite vs. Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro

2019 LG TVs with ThinQ AI in the US will be able to use Amazon Alexa soon

Qualcomm unveils a new Smart Viewer Reference Design

Computex 2019 | Asus ROG G703 will use patent pending liquid metal thermal paste process, promises 13 C cooler temperatures

The Manifold 2: the on-board mini-supercomputer than can turn DJI drones into autobots

Computex 2019 | Asus is now partnering with Google Coral for AI and Edge applications

Computex 2019 | The ROG Strix XG17 is a new 17.3-inch 240 Hz portable monitor for gaming from Asus

Computex 2019 | Ice Lake-powered Ultrabooks with adaptive sync displays are in the works

Computex 2019 | Asus unveils its new ZenScreen Touch

Computex 2019 | Asus commemorates 30 years in business with the awesome Prime X299 Edition 30 motherboard

The Harman Kardon-powered Sprint TREBL with Magic Box wins the 2019 Judges' Choice Award from the Small Cell Forum

GoPro extends its Trade-Up program to the European Union

OmniVision aims to bring thinner bezels to sub-premium notebooks with its new SoC for webcams

The Chatterbox, a Raspberry Pi smart speaker that you can build and teach yourself

Scuf reveals Xbox Elite controller competitor

ASUS celebrates its 30th anniversary with a contest for lots of goodies

Casio's latest PRO TREK smartwatch has a dual-layer display and exclusive outdoor app features

Turn your Raspberry Pi into an e-reader with the Waveshare e-paper HAT, an expansion board that starts at US$15.99

New iPhones may have made it through their first certification

EE launches the UK's first 5G network

Manli announces Superior Ultimate Editions of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2080 Gallardo graphics cards with customizable LEDs

Google Glass is back; with improved specs and a reduced price Google proves it is refusing to give up on this tech

QNAP reveals the QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5 GbE adapter for NAS and computers

Oculus Quest now available, starts at $399 for a 64GB set

Royole and Louis Vuitton team up to put flexible displays into fashion

Rich IoT program will put MediaTek SoCs in everything from smart doorbells to washing machines

The OPPO K3 may be joined by new VOOC 3.0 accessories on its launch

Asura Genesis Xtreme M.2 SSDs now available with removable heatsink, RGB lighting, and a 7-year warranty

The NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit, a powerful SBC smaller than a Raspberry Pi, is now shipping worldwide for US$99

The Reolink Go wireless 4G LTE security camera is now available worldwide

Nikon's new software update for the Z7 and Z6 models adds eye-detection autofocus

Sprint launches pre-orders for the LG V50 ThinQ and HTC 5G Hub

The ToyBrick RK3399 Pro, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC that outperforms the NVIDIA Jetson Nano

Raspberry Pi board morphs into a gaming device with the Hyper Keyboard Pi

TinyPICO: The mighty ESP32 development board that's smaller than a thumb

Security flaw found in Google's Titan Security Keys

The OnePlus 6 and 6T will get Zen Mode, but not NightScape 2.0

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