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The VR gaming market will be worth just over US$40 billion in 5 years

According to a new report, the virtual reality (VR) gaming market will grow from its most recent US$10.3 billion valuation to one of $40.2 billion in 2024. This is likely to be driven by advancements in VR equipment design and fun...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 May 2019 21:46

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers a host of features. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Renders of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 leaked

Some renders of Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 fitness tracker have been leaked online. The wearable now appears to have a color screen, which will be a new feature in the Mi Band series. It looks slightly refined in comparison to its predece...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2019 08:13

Biostar is preparing its products for 3rd Gen Ryzen processors. (Image source: Biostar)

Biostar publishes list of 3rd Gen Ryzen-compatible motherboards and reveals "AMD Ryzen 3000 Desktop Ready" logo in the process

Biostar has announced the 300 and 400-series motherboards that will offer compatibility with AMD’s upcoming range of Ryzen 3000 desktop processors. There are models from the A320, B350, B450, and X470 lineups that will be able to ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2019 04:28

Manu Kumar Jain with the Xiaomi vending machine. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi installs a phone-dispensing vending machine in India

Xiaomi India’s managing director, Manu Kumar Jain, has announced a new initiative by the OEM: a vending machine for its devices and accessories. It is located in Manyata Technological Park, Bengaluru. The innovative "Mi Express Ki...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2019 18:59

RPi Relay Board: A Raspberry Pi smart home expansion board that costs just US$18.99

The RPI Relay Board allows the Raspberry Pi to control high current and voltage devices like home appliances. The expansion board supports up to 5A/250V AC or 5A/30V DC and comes with extensive development resources such as sample...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2019 17:37

The earphones and headphones market will remain healthy into the next decade. (Source: headphonezone.in)

The US earphone/headphone market will be worth US$9 billion in 5 years

Earphones and headphone sales drive a healthy market in the United States. The market analysis firm ReportBuyer estimates that it will grow at a compound rate of over 12% until it is worth approximately US$9 billion in 2024. The p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 20:32

The Google Nest Hub Max's large rear-facing speaker. (Source: Google)

Google Nest Hub Max now official: a smart-home speaker with a subwoofer for US$229

Google has unveiled its latest Nest product at I/O 2019. It is called the Nest Hub Max: a possibly more extensive, useful and powerful version of the Google Home Hub released earlier. It will retail for US$229, or its regional equ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 19:15

The Samsung Galaxy Home was supposed to launch in April, but is MIA. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Home delayed, still coming 1H 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy Home smart speaker has missed its April launch date. The company, however, says that the device will still ship in the first half of the year but hasn’t offered any explanation for the delay.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2019 14:19

The alleged Samsung patent in its 'block' form. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung patents a display that can fold...into a brick

A new entry into the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may show where Samsung may think foldable displays and their use in the future are headed. It depicts an electronic product that can lay flat, but can also be ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 18:20

The Skullcandy Indy earbuds. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy releases Indy, its latest truly wireless earbuds

The popular audio company Skullcandy has unveiled Indy, a pair of truly wireless earbuds aimed at those wishing to get into this product category at a decent price. They offer IP55 ingress protection, Bluetooth 5.0 and a combined ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 17:37

The wireless charging pad now subject to a recall may look like this. (Source: USCPSC)

US consumer safety body orders recall of a wireless charging pad

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered the recall of a wireless charging pad sold by the company Imagine Nation Books due to a burn hazard. This order affects about 64,000 of these products circulating in the countr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 16:54

tHE Hisense H8F Android TV. (Source: Hisense)

US consumers reportedly prefer Hisense TVs over those of this brand's competitors

A number of 'new brands' are emerging rapidly in the US smart TV market, despite being less than readily associated with this product category. Prominent examples include Hisense, TCL and Vizio. Recent research indicates that, of ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 19:52

The Bosstouch PM156 has several video outputs including DisplayPort. (Image source: Seeed Studio)

Bosstouch PM156: The 15.6-inch IPS 1080p portable touchscreen that supports Raspberry Pi

The Bosstouch PM156 is more than your average portable display. The 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen includes three video outputs and operates at 85 Hz. The PM156 is available to pre-order on Seeed Studio for US$169 and will ship on Ma...

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2019 16:21

The Anker PowerPort+ Atom III 2-port charger. (Source: Anker)

Anker claims its new PowerIQ 3.0 technology is compatible with 100W charging

Anker has released details on its new PowerIQ chips to control its upcoming charging accessories. The OEM asserts that they are compatible with QuickCharge 3.0 and PowerDelivery (PD) platforms that charge at up to 100 watts (W). H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:37

The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K PRO-UHD projector. (Source: Epson)

Epson releases a new 4K, HDR10 Pro Cinema projector

There are those who prefer their home cinema with the accent on the 'cinema'. To this end, Epson has made the Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K PRO-UHD projector. The OEM claims that its HDR10 rating, strong brightness and proprietary UltraBla...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2019 23:46

One-Netbook wants a slice of the handheld gaming PC market pie. (Image source: Baidu)

One-Netbook wants to challenge the GPD Win Max and Smach Z handheld gaming PCs with OneGx

An advert from One-Netbook Technology seems to show that the company is preparing to enter the handheld gaming PC market. Depending on the development time involved, any product could end up being a rival to the upcoming GPD Win M...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2019 10:49

Nebra AnyBeam projector's Kickstarter ends, exceeding its goal by 57%

Nebra put its innovative projector, the AnyBeam, up as a reward for its crowdfunding campaign. The start-up claims that this product is the "world's first pocket laser projector". This, apparently, was quite the draw among backers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2019 16:58

AirPod inside the stomach and outside the bathroom. (Image source: Daily Mail/AsiaWire/edited)

AirPods survive brutal durability test by passing through human digestive system without a scratch

It has been reported that an AirPod has managed to survive passing through the entire digestive system of an adult male human being. Fortunately, this is not some new horrifying development test by Apple nor is it an extreme bench...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2019 12:27

Mujjo's new Monaco Blue wallet case for iPhone XS and XS Max. (Source: Mujjo)

Mujjo Mother's Day discount for Notebookcheck readers

Notebookcheck has partnered with Dutch premium smartphone case maker Mujjo to offer readers a sitewide discount. All you need to do is type in the custom code for a 15% discount to help treat your mother, or yourself, to a great n...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 May 2019 12:22

Smartwatch market share in 1Q2019 compared to 1Q2018. (Source: Counterpoint)

Latest report shows 1 in every 3 smartwatches sold in 2019 so far was an Apple Watch

Counterpoint Research's latest data on the smartwatch market indicates that 48% more of these products were shipped in 2019's first quarter (1Q2019) compared to that of 2018. Apple still has a considerable majority in these terms....

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 23:24

Practically professional: The SmarchWatch. Not available in stores. (Image source: Samson March)

The SmarchWatch: An open-source smartwatch that you can build yourself

Are you a fan of open source? Do you like making things? If so, then the SmarchWatch, a homebrew smartwatch, could be the ideal project for you. You will need a 3D printer and plenty of patience though.

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2019 22:34

The Recon 70 headset line. (Source: Turtle Beach)

Turtle Beach releases Recon 70 headset for PlayStation and Xbox

The Recon 70 headset already exists for the Nintendo Switch; now, Turtle Beach has released variants of the same that are compatible with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The headphones have faux-leather cups over 40mm drivers, com...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2019 18:50

Not so super anymore. The manufacturer of the Superbook has squandered almost US$3 million of funding. (Image source: Sentio)

The downfall of the Superbook, the US$99 laptop shell that may never reach all its backers

The company behind the crowdfunded laptop shell still has its order page live, despite admitting privately to backers that it has run out of money with potentially thousands of orders still unfulfilled.

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2019 12:09

Huawei's TV plans now allegedly involve 8K - and 5G

Huawei is rumored to release its first TV this year. Most recently, the outlet Nikkei Asian Review has reported that this product could have an 8K resolution when it comes out. It also alleges that the same device will have its ow...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2019 22:58

The Sero TV in vertical mode. (Source: Samsung)

The Sero is a new TV by Samsung that can go into portrait mode

Samsung has unveiled a new line of TVs in South Korea recently. However, rather than being mere flat content-displays, this new line is apparently designed to fit into the 'millennial' lifestyle. To this end, one of them, the Sero...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2019 18:45

Razer is making a toaster because why not

Perhaps more importantly, will the toaster be compatible with Razer Chroma and require a Razer Synapse account to toast bread?

Allen Ngo, 01 May 2019 05:10

JZ Design will personalise your Game Case with a custom print or sticker too, for a price. (Image source: JZ Design)

JZ Design Game Case: The portable PlayStation and Xbox case that has been bought by the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi

The Game Case has proven a hit with professional footballers, F1 drivers and MotoGP riders who like to game when staying away in hotels. The JZ Design Game Case ships worldwide and is available for €699 (~ US$783).

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2019 18:59

It now seems this OnePlus teaser had multiple meanings. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus 7 Pro preview confirms 3X optical zoom for the phone

The Verge has reported on access it was allowed to a near-production unit of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro. The outlet is in a position to state that one of the phone's main cameras has 3X optical zoom as a result. In other news, Ice...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2019 18:12

Anki, the company behind cute little robits like Vector has gone out of business. (Source: Anki)

Robotics startup Anki goes under

Anki, the startup which attempted to make robotics mainstream through tiny, but relatively expensive, toys has folded. Based in San Francisco, CEO Boris Sofman broke the news to emotional staff that all 200 have been laid off with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2019 13:17

The Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero motherboard will be ready to take on Ryzen 3000. (Image source: Asus)

Asus reveals full list of AM4 motherboards that will get BIOS updates for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3000 CPUs

Asus has posted a statement detailing which of its motherboards will be compatible with the upcoming next-generation Ryzen 3000 series of processors from AMD. The list covers models from the 300 and 400 series of products, and Asu...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2019 12:55

Massdrop becomes Drop, announces new range of own-brand products

Massdrop has become increasingly well-known among the tech community as a company that makes or sources products based on the feedback given by its customers. This has released in novel electronics such as the Massdrop x Sennheise...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2019 18:01

The Nikon Z 7 full-frame camera is part of the "Capture the Savings" event. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon's latest sale offers numerous discounts on its Z Series full-frame cameras, some DSLRs and lenses

Today (28 April 2019), Nikon opens its "Capture the Savings" event. It offers "instant savings" on products such as the award-winning Z Series full-frame camera bodies, as well as the D-series DLSRs and many types of Nikkor lenses...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2019 19:04

A Ticwatch Pro affected by the new Wear OS bug. (Source: Piunika Web)

Google Maps reported to show blank screen on some Wear OS watches

Some users of Android smartwatches have complained that Google Maps fails to show any information following its newest updates. This issue was originally thought to affect Ticwatch devices only, but has also been reported on watch...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2019 18:32

The Soundesk wireless speaker table. (Source: Coolgeek)

The start-up Coolgeek has made a coffee table that is also a speaker

Need an original twist on the common-or-garden wireless speaker? The start-up Coolgeek might have you covered with their new Soundesk product. It is a round glass coffee table with a conical aluminum stand - that also houses a 360...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 17:20

Huawei slashing prices on MateBook X Pro, MediaPad M5 lite, Watch, and Band products (Source: Huawei)

Deal | Huawei slashing prices on MateBook X Pro, MediaPad M5 lite, Watch, and Band products

Update: New table included summarizing the deals involved. The price cuts are relatively minor at just $5 to $20 for the smartwatches and tablets while the MateBook X Pro laptop gets a permanent and more attractive $150 to $200 sa...

Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2019 07:33

The new Creative Outlier Air earbuds. (Source: Creative)

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Creative has finally joined the true wireless earphone market with the new Outlier Air buds. They boast IP5X ingress protection, 10 hours of playback on a single charge and graphene in their driver-diaphragms. These Bluetooth 5.0 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:44

A camera with the new rumored sensor could wipe the floor with even this 50MP EOS 5DS R. (Source: Amazon)

Canon is now allegedly linked to an upcoming 63MP sensor

A photography blog claims to have discovered a specs sheet for a new Canon sensor with a whopping 63MP resolution. This new module is intended for a full-frame (i.e. 35mm) camera, and has pixels of 37 micrometers in size. Should t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:00

The box for the Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi-50 motherboard has some golden features. (Source: Gigabyte Japan)

Gigabyte celebrates AMD's upcoming 50th anniversary with a special edition X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi-50 motherboard

Gigabyte Japan has announced the upcoming launch of the X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi-50 motherboard. The board will be released domestically on April 26 for about 35,000 yen including taxes (~US$310). It’s not yet known if the Taiwane...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Apr 2019 09:12

Cryptic clues: Xiaomi to launch a double-sided TV on April 23?

Xiaomi looks set to add a new product to its ever expanding line-up on April 23. It is not a new smartphone this time though and is seemingly a TV instead. According to Xiaomi's General Manager of its Mi TV division, this new Smar...

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2019 11:00

C-Force CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch display that you can carry around with you. (Image source: C-Force)

C-FORCE CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch USB Type-C portable display that works with your laptop and Nintendo Switch

The C-Force CF015C weighs just 700 g and is 6 mm thick, yet packs a 4K, 15.6-inch display that boasts 100% sRGB coverage. The CF015C is currently available for US$199 on Kickstarter and ships in June.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2019 19:14

The Samsung Galaxy Buds. (Source: TechRadar)

Samsung Galaxy Buds: latest update adds voice-control via Bixby, other new features

Samsung designed the Galaxy Buds as a wireless audio companion for devices such as the Galaxy S10s. However, they have recently improved in this capacity through a new software update. It allows the user to operate them using Bixb...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 18:19

The new 'bright red' Casio G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch. (Source: Casio)

Casio announces a new G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch with "Vibrant Red" strap

Casio has unveiled a new addition to the MT-G line of G-SHOCKs. It has Bluetooth connectivity so as to maintain accurate time via a dedicated phone app. This new 'bright red' MT-G is rated for 200M water- and shock- resistance, as...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:43

Parrot's ANAFI with its accessories. (Source: Parrot)

Parrot launches the new ANAFI thermal imaging-enabled drone

Parrot has unveiled its latest drone. The new ANAFI not only allows for 4K video in both live and recorded formats, but also has a high-end FLIR mode for thermal imaging. It can fly over potential dangerous hot-spots for up to 26 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:21

Owners of MSI X370 motherboards could be in for a Matisse-related disappointment. (Source: MSI)

Updated | Alleged MSI tech support email states older 300-series motherboards won't support AMD Ryzen 3000 processors

An email that has supposedly come from MSI’s German-language tech support team has stated that the company will not be offering support for AMD’s upcoming line of Ryzen 3000 Matisse desktop processors on older motherboards (300-se...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2019 02:28

Voice-controlled smart speakers are getting more and more popular. (Source: Entrepreneur)

36% of US households with high-speed internet own at least one smart speaker by now

A new report released by Parks Associates has found that 36% of US households with broadband-level internet connections also owned at least 1 voice-controlled smart speaker in early 2019. This data suggests that these connected de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 18:10

The special edition AMD Ryzen 7 2700X comes with a party-enhancing Wraith Prism Cooler. (Source: Newegg)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary Edition CPU spotted at online retailer

AMD will soon be celebrating 50 years since its formal incorporation, and to celebrate this fact it appears there will be a 50th Anniversary Edition of the Ryzen 7 2700X processor. It’s not known if the special edition of the CPU ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Apr 2019 05:31

The next Xiaomi Black Shark is set to have a headphone jack

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 is a powerful gaming phone that can be spec'd out to as much as 12GB in RAM. However, it does have one drawback: no 3.5mm jack. However, a brand spokesperson has indicated that this discrepancy will be recti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2019 18:36

The P30 series is now available in China. (Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei claims the P30/P30 Pro took only 10 seconds to sell out in China

Huawei launched sales of the P30 and P30 Pro in China yesterday (April 11, 2019). It now asserts that it took only 10 seconds for it to run out of stock of the new flagships during this event. The OEM reportedly earned 200 million...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 21:52

The UDOO BOLT single-board computer costs from US$229. (Source: Kickstarter/UDOO)

"Boxing" video shows the MacBook Pro 13-beating UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now shipping

A short video uploaded by UDOO on YouTube has shown that the UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now being shipped to early-bird backers. The little board made some waves with claims that it was faster than a MacBook Pro 13 and Mic...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 03:26

The SBC3511 single-board computer is prepared for high-pressure environments. (Source: Abaco)

Abaco Systems introduces Intel Xeon-powered SBC3511 rugged single-board computer

Abaco Systems, a specialist in rugged embedded computing products, has just announced its SBC3511 3U OpenVPX single-board computer. The powerful board with an 8th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Xeon processor has been designed with securit...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 11:33

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The VR gaming market will be worth just over US$40 billion in 5 years

Renders of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 leaked

Biostar publishes list of 3rd Gen Ryzen-compatible motherboards and reveals "AMD Ryzen 3000 Desktop Ready" logo in the process

Xiaomi installs a phone-dispensing vending machine in India

RPi Relay Board: A Raspberry Pi smart home expansion board that costs just US$18.99

The US earphone/headphone market will be worth US$9 billion in 5 years

Google Nest Hub Max now official: a smart-home speaker with a subwoofer for US$229

Samsung Galaxy Home delayed, still coming 1H 2019

Samsung patents a display that can fold...into a brick

Skullcandy releases Indy, its latest truly wireless earbuds

US consumer safety body orders recall of a wireless charging pad

US consumers reportedly prefer Hisense TVs over those of this brand's competitors

Bosstouch PM156: The 15.6-inch IPS 1080p portable touchscreen that supports Raspberry Pi

Anker claims its new PowerIQ 3.0 technology is compatible with 100W charging

Epson releases a new 4K, HDR10 Pro Cinema projector

One-Netbook wants to challenge the GPD Win Max and Smach Z handheld gaming PCs with OneGx

Nebra AnyBeam projector's Kickstarter ends, exceeding its goal by 57%

AirPods survive brutal durability test by passing through human digestive system without a scratch

Mujjo Mother's Day discount for Notebookcheck readers

Latest report shows 1 in every 3 smartwatches sold in 2019 so far was an Apple Watch

The SmarchWatch: An open-source smartwatch that you can build yourself

Turtle Beach releases Recon 70 headset for PlayStation and Xbox

The downfall of the Superbook, the US$99 laptop shell that may never reach all its backers

Huawei's TV plans now allegedly involve 8K - and 5G

The Sero is a new TV by Samsung that can go into portrait mode

Razer is making a toaster because why not

JZ Design Game Case: The portable PlayStation and Xbox case that has been bought by the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi

OnePlus 7 Pro preview confirms 3X optical zoom for the phone

Robotics startup Anki goes under

Asus reveals full list of AM4 motherboards that will get BIOS updates for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3000 CPUs

Massdrop becomes Drop, announces new range of own-brand products

Nikon's latest sale offers numerous discounts on its Z Series full-frame cameras, some DSLRs and lenses

Google Maps reported to show blank screen on some Wear OS watches

The start-up Coolgeek has made a coffee table that is also a speaker

Deal | Huawei slashing prices on MateBook X Pro, MediaPad M5 lite, Watch, and Band products

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Canon is now allegedly linked to an upcoming 63MP sensor

Gigabyte celebrates AMD's upcoming 50th anniversary with a special edition X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi-50 motherboard

Cryptic clues: Xiaomi to launch a double-sided TV on April 23?

C-FORCE CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch USB Type-C portable display that works with your laptop and Nintendo Switch

Samsung Galaxy Buds: latest update adds voice-control via Bixby, other new features

Casio announces a new G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch with "Vibrant Red" strap

Parrot launches the new ANAFI thermal imaging-enabled drone

Updated | Alleged MSI tech support email states older 300-series motherboards won't support AMD Ryzen 3000 processors

36% of US households with high-speed internet own at least one smart speaker by now

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary Edition CPU spotted at online retailer

The next Xiaomi Black Shark is set to have a headphone jack

Huawei claims the P30/P30 Pro took only 10 seconds to sell out in China

"Boxing" video shows the MacBook Pro 13-beating UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now shipping

Abaco Systems introduces Intel Xeon-powered SBC3511 rugged single-board computer

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