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Coolpad Surf 600 MHz LTE hotspot hits T-Mobile and Metro (Source: SlashGear)

Coolpad Surf 600 MHz LTE hotspot now available via T-Mobile and Metro

While most people around the world are still waiting to get 5G access, T-Mobile and Metro are back with an accessory for their 600 MHz LTE network. The Coolpad Surf hotspot is capable of connecting up to 15 devices simultaneously ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2019 16:09

Samsung will use more eco-friendly materials in its smartphone packaging. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung to replace plastic with paper; phone chargers will now get matte finish

Samsung has announced in a press release its intentions to become considerably more environmentally friendly. The company will ditch product plastic packaging and replace it with various alternatives, including paper, pulp, and ot...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2019 23:14

Razer is teasing something pink set to launch on January 29

Will there finally be a Rose Gold or bright pink Razer Blade laptop? The OEM has been teasing pink mice, keyboards, and headphones for weeks and a pink gaming laptop would essentially complete the collection.

Allen Ngo, 25 Jan 2019 21:18

Wireless headphones represent a robust and growing market. (Source: HSN)

The wireless headphone market could be worth US$34 billion in 5 years

A new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com indicates that the wireless headphone market will continue to show healthy growth into the year 2024. At that point, it could be worth as much as US$34 billion. The report indicates that this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 17:22

Apple's AirPods may or may not be getting an update soon. (Source: Apple)

2nd-gen Apple AirPods may get launch date in first half of 2019

Our last report on the Apple AirPods 2 covered rumors that they could have been released by now, at least. However, their maker failed to live up to this leak, and the 2nd generation of these wireless earbuds has yet to appear. A ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2019 23:43

Samsung Gear Sport could get a successor next month, Galaxy Sport hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch hits FCC, could launch alongside the Galaxy S10 family

Codenamed Pulse, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch is expected to feature Bixby support and Bixby Reminders. Since it has just received its FCC certification, it would not be surprising to see the new Tizen-driven smart...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:58

Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 now up for pre-order at US$199 (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel intros the RealSense Tracking Camera T265 for autonomous devices

The new Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265 was designed for applications such as robotics, drones, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). This US$199 piece of hardware uses proprietary visual inertial odometry simultaneous local...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 12:15

New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput

The professional DK30C2HAGPD and DK30C2DAGPD docks are able to make the most of USB Type-C Gen. 1 by switching between two different modes depending on user application.

Allen Ngo, 23 Jan 2019 22:03

Samsung ISOCELL Slim 3T2 20 MP image sensor for full-display handsets (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung intros 20 MP ISOCELL slim sensor for full-screen display handsets

Although the 20 MP resolution is no longer a high-end specification for a modern single-sensor smartphone camera, the ISOCELL Slim 3T2 by Samsung focuses on other attributes instead. Advertised by Samsung as the industry's most co...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 13:03

Spotify may release its first hardware later this year. (Image source: Reddit)

Spotify is reportedly working on an in-car music player

Spotify, the popular music and podcast streaming service, is planning on releasing its own hardware. The Financial Times reports that the device will be an in-car music player and could cost US$100.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 19:37

Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch gets Tizen 4.0.0.2 update

The Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch gets a solid update, new features and Tizen 4.0.0.2 in tow

The latest software update for the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch pushes the Tizen version up to 4.0.0.2, weighs around 300 MB, and comes with sleep stages info support for the Health widget, more indoor workouts and back-to-back work...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 16:45

Smartwatches and smart bands are set to continue to enjoy market growth in the next decade. (Source: Fitt Insider)

The global wearables market could attain up to US$22 billion by 2025

A new report on the worldwide wearable device market by Allied Market Research indicates that its value could grow to US$31 billion in the next 6 years. This is likely to be driven by the increasing uptake of its products in the h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 16:37

The DJI Mavic 2 is one of the most popular high-end drones on the market. (Source: DJI)

Drone maker DJI reveals US$150 million fraud carried out internally

Drone maker DJI has discovered an internal racket that has defrauded the company of at least US$150 million. The theft is said to have involved multiple staff and led to their dismissal although the company is still investing the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2019 12:24

Slide-out keyboard Android Pie handset layout (Source: F(x) Technology)

F(x) Technology is working on 6-inch handset with a slide-out keyboard design

What started one year ago as a (now canceled) slide-out keyboard mod for the Moto Z lineup turned into a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard that is expected to hit the market in Q1 2019. The Android Pie-driven F(x) handset will com...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 09:20

The a6400 is Sony's latest alpha-series APS-C camera. (Source: Sony)

Sony's latest APS-C mirrorless camera, the alpha A6400, is officially announced

The alpha A6400 is Sony's most recent mirrorless offering. This camera boasts a 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor, as well as "the world's fastest autofocus" of 0.02 seconds. The A6400 also features a state-of-the-art BIONZ X image p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2019 15:38

The wireless charging market may experience decent growth over the next few years. (Source: Adafruit Industries)

Wireless charging market set to be worth approximately U$21 billion by 2023

The worldwide market for wireless charging products was worth just over US$2 billion in 2017. However, this figure is projected to grow by about $19 billion in the next 4 years. The market research group BIS Research concludes tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2019 14:53

Project Ara hasn't been heard of for years, but Google may still be working on it. (Source: Wikipedia)

Could Project Ara possibly be back? Google has secured a new patent for a familiar-looking modular device

Project Ara had once been hotly anticipated as the future of mobile devices with enhanced future-proofing and general upgradeability. The prototype produced through this Google initiative was a basic frame to which various interch...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2019 14:30

Fossil's smartwatches featuring Wear OS also utilize Google Assistant. (Source: Fossil)

Google coughs up US$40 million to acquire some of Fossil's smartwatch technology

Fossil Group has issued a press release to announce a US$40 million deal with Google. The search engine giant will be purchasing intellectual property (IP) from the well-known American designer label in regard to smartwatch techno...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2019 01:14

The Apple Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS Max. (Source: Apple)

Apple has discreetly launched its new Smart Battery Case line-up

Apple has posted sales pages for new Smart Battery Cases. These products have been designed for the iPhone XS, XS Max or XR, and are available in white or black. Apple claims that they can deliver up to 9 hours of additional activ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2019 19:33

The latest form of iPod Touch. (Source: Apple)

iPod Touch will be resurrected for 2019 with USB type C: new rumor

Apple has not refreshed or updated the iPod Touch since 2015. That year saw the 6th generation of the device, which was not heard of much since. However, that fact did not stop a Japanese outlet posting claims that a supplier had ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jan 2019 19:04

The HyperX Cloud MIX HX-HSCAM-GM has a detachable Discord, and TeamSpeak certified boom microphone. (Image source: HyperX)

HyperX Cloud MIX: A Hi-Res Audio gaming headset and Bluetooth headphones in one

HyperX has announced its Cloud MIX headphones, a wired gaming headset that also doubles as a set of lightweight and portable Bluetooth headphones. The Cloud MIX has an understated design, 20 hours of battery life over Bluetooth an...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2019 13:19

Apple introduced the concept of the AirPower nearly two years ago. (Source: Apple)

Apple AirPower charging pad production may have finally begun

Apple has been teasing the release of the AirPower since 2017. However, the company has let numerous subsequent relevant launches go by without mentioning it again. Nevertheless, a credible source now claims that a known supplier ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jan 2019 15:07

The Google Chromecast Audio supported lossless high-resolution audio. (Source: Google)

Google discontinues Chromecast Audio

Google has officially confirmed the discontinuation of the Chromecast Audio device. A quick glance at Google’s online store lists the music-streaming gadget as out of stock, after recently receiving a heavy price cut from US$35 to...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jan 2019 23:54

CES 2019 | Lexar announces first commercially available 1 TB SD card

The Lexar Professional 633x SD card, announced at CES earlier today, is the largest capacity SD card available to date at a whopping 1 TB. Despite its large size, the card is somewhat disappointing in performance; the 633x is rate...

Sam Medley, 11 Jan 2019 04:19

The LaCie 2019 Mobile Drives are will come in spinning platters and SSDs. (Source: LaCie)

CES 2019 | Seagate and LaCie launch new drives

Seagate and LaCie have launched new drives that will appeal to both mobile and power users including gamers. The new drives will come in a range of capacities and sizes as well as a mix of spinning platter and SSDs.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Jan 2019 11:12

The smart TV market will continue to grow over the next 4 years. (Source: Multichannel)

The smart TV market will be worth more than US$250 billion in 2023: new report

The smart TV market was worth US$143 billion by the end of 2017. However, a new report has indicated that this value will grow by $110 billion in the next four years. This rate will be driven by a sustained downward trend in smart...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2019 16:46

Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Android smartwatch (Source: SlashGear)

CES 2019 | Mobvoi shows the TicWatch S2 and the TicWatch E2 at CES, no launch date yet

Although the TicWatch E2 was unveiled a few months ago, it still has to reach the market. However, Mobvoi is showing it off at CES next to the TicWatch S2, and both should become available for purchase in the future. Sadly, there ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2019 16:28

The Omni Ultimate holds enough power to fully charge a laptop up to two times or a smartphone up to 18 times. (Source: Omnicharge)

Omnicharge attracts over US$1 million in crowdfunding for its impressive 40,300 mAh power bank

Omnicharge has managed to secure funding of over US$1 million on Indiegogo for its Omni Ultimate battery-charging solution. The device offers a colossal 40,300 mAh (145 Wh) battery capacity but is considerably more portable than s...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jan 2019 07:14

With a twist of a hinge the Yoga Mouse becomes a handy flat laser presenter. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2019 | Lenovo introduces the transformable Yoga Mouse with laser presenter

Lenovo has announced the transformable Yoga Mouse with laser presenter. This sleek-looking peripheral has the ability to turn from a V-shaped mouse into a flat laser presenter with just a simple twist of a hinge. Up to 1600 DPI tr...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2019 20:00

The Lenovo Smart Tab P10 comes with a Smart Dock for added functionality. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2019 | Lenovo shows off with 2-in-1 Smart Tab P10 and Smart Dock

Lenovo has unveiled the 2-in-1 Smart Tab P10 tablet and Smart Dock. The versatile P10 device offers typical usage scenarios in Tablet Mode, but when it is added to the Smart Dock it switches to Show Mode and incorporates Amazon’s ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2019 20:00

Lenovo's Smart Clock can do much more than just tell the time. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2019 | Lenovo's Smart Clock will make sure you're always on time

Lenovo has introduced a new device to its Smart Home family: The Lenovo Smart Clock. According to the Chinese manufacturer, the Smart Clock can learn the sleeping habits of users and comes with Google Assistant, so it should offer...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2019 20:00

MediaTek is promoting the use of its new WiFi 6 + BT chipset already. (Source: Fudzilla)

CES 2019 | MediaTek reveals its new connectivity chipset with the latest WiFi standard and Bluetooth

MediaTek has unveiled its new silicon for connectivity at CES 2019. This chipset is compatible with next-generation WiFi (Wi-Fi 6, or 802.11ax) and also delivers Bluetooth access points. It supports 2x2, 4x4 and multi-user MIMO (M...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2019 16:01

The Jabra 85h headphones. (Source: Jabra)

CES 2019 | Jabra debuts the new 85h noise-cancelling headphones, rated for 32 hours of battery life

Jabra is one of many prominent audio companies at CES this year. It has come to present its new 85h headphones, which, as Jabra claims, can allow playback with active noise-cancelling (ANC) for as long as 32 hours. These new audio...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2019 19:35

CES 2019 | Razer unveils the Raptor 27, a near-bezeless 27-inch 144 Hz monitor

The Razer Raptor 27 is the gaming company's entry into the gaming laptop market. The 27-inch 1440p monitor boasts a quick 144 Hz refresh rate, response times as low as 1 ms, and a bright (420 nit) HDR400 certified IPS panel. The m...

Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2019 16:47

The new Belkin USB-C to -A cable with DuraTek. (Source: Belkin)

CES 2019 | Belkin and its assorted brands are back

At one point, Belkin was the go-to brand for third-party Apple accessories, not to mention USB power banks and cables. However, it had gone quiet for a good while following its amalgamation with Foxconn. This year, Belkin and its ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2019 14:40

The D-Link 5G broadband gateway. (Source: D-Link)

CES 2019 | D-Link launches next-gen 5G-NR broadband modem

D-Link has announced a new product it is calling a 5G-NR broadband gateway (or the DWR-2010) at CES. It is intended to use 5G in order to set up home WiFi networks that, as D-Link claims, deliver download speeds that are over 40 t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jan 2019 14:08

Asus is offering a smart decluttering solution with Lyra Voice. (Source: Asus)

CES 2019 | Asus combines a Wi-Fi router and a smart speaker to create Lyra Voice

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has announced the Lyra Voice device, or 3-in-1 Smart Voice Router. The gadget combines an AC2200 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi router with two 8 W stereo speakers and includes Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant. Th...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2019 11:30

TCL-32E4300 3D TV, Xiaomi acquires small stake in TCL January 2019

Xiaomi acquires small stake in TCL, the world’s third-largest LCD TV maker

The 0.48 percent stake acquisition comes less than a month after Xiaomi and the world's third-largest LCD TV manufacturer, TCL, entered a strategic partnership that involves joint efforts in many fields. The agreement focuses on t...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2019 08:12

Asus solves poor webcam positioning of the XPS 15... by including a free USB webcam in the box

All the negative feedback about the cameras on certain laptops has nudged Asus to simply throw in a USB camera in the box for its upcoming Zephyrus GX701 gaming laptop. Should the narrow bezel trend continue, we can see this becom...

Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2019 07:00

Amazon's Alexa-enabled Echo Dot speakers have sold out for the month. (Source: TechWiser)

Amazon executive reveals sales of over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices

In an interview with The Verge, Amazon’s SVP of devices and services, David Limp, has revealed how many devices have been sold that have Alexa built into them. Apparently, over 100 million speakers, smartphones, gadgets and other ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jan 2019 03:42

The Jenax J. Flex battery can be twisted, bent, folded, and screwed up like paper while still providing power. (Source: Jenax).

CES 2019 | Jenax promotes the benefits of their flexible battery to the medical wearable industry

Jenax spoke today at CES 2019 alongside medical companies Philips, Johnson & Johnson, and others, about how their J. Flex flexible battery allows designers to focus on the use-case and comfort of the device, rather than figuring o...

Craig Ward, 02 Jan 2019 14:00

New year, new gear: we are adding the Fluke t3000 FC multimeter to our list of benchmarks (Image source: Fluke)

New year, new gear: We are adding the Fluke K-type thermocouple to our list of benchmarks

The instrument will allow us to see how fast the surface of a laptop will heat up over time when subjected to high processing loads with a precision of one-tenth of a degree Celsius. The data would supplement our existing temperat...

Allen Ngo, 01 Jan 2019 05:46

The LV Tambour Horizon has been updated for 2019. (Source: Louis Vuitton)

Louis Vuitton has updated its smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 release event included announcements that Louis Vuitton would be one of the first OEMs to launch a smartwatch including this next-gen processor. It seems the fashion house has finally delivered with a new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2018 15:38

The Samsung Galaxy Home smart speaker has a unique design. (Source: CNET)

Samsung rumored to be working on budget Galaxy Home speaker

Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Home smart speaker, and it appears the South Korean tech giant could already be working on another device in the new series. The Galaxy Home is expected to be a premium-level device, but in...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Dec 2018 23:37

The new version of the Echo Dot smart speaker was unveiled in September 2018. (Source: Express)

Alexa and Echo Dot help Amazon to record-breaking sales; tech giants enjoy stock price gains

Amazon has revealed in a press release that the company has had a record-breaking holiday season, with products such as the updated Echo Dot and the Fire TV Stick 4K helping drive sales. The press release also described how Alexa ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2018 00:58

The Zanco smart pen is available on Kickstarter now. (Source: Zanco)

A crowd-funding campaign for a mobile phone in pen form has raised 575% of its goal already

The Zanco smart pen is a stylus with (nearly) all the features of a smartphone crammed into it. It has physical buttons, a click-pad, front and rear cameras and even a teeny tiny screen. It is intended as a smartphone replacement ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2018 17:09

The purported webcam may bring biometric authentication back to the Xbox One. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft may be readying 4K webcams for Windows and Xbox One

Microsoft is now rumored to be working on 4K webcams. These accessories, which are likely to go under the Surface brand, will be compatible with Windows 10-powered devices and the Xbox One. The new webcams, which may also support ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2018 19:17

Olixar Ultra-Thin Huawei P30 Pro case (Source: MobileFun)

Huawei P30 Pro protective cases show up online

Although there is no official information about the upcoming Huawei P30 series, a few Olixar protective cases have been listed for pre-order by MobileFun already. These accessories reveal that the P30 Pro is a handset that sports ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 13:18

An image for a new Apple product somewhat resembles this pre-existing Smart Battery Case. (Source: Apple)

Fresh leak suggests new Apple Smart Battery Cases are indeed on the way

A new leak based on a purported internal Apple document reiterates the rumor that Smart Battery Cases are coming back. This one suggests that this product will be compatible with the iPhone XS and XS Max only. On the other hand, t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2018 19:20

The forthcoming Razer gaming and keyboard solution for Microsoft's Xbox One console. (Source: Razer)

Razer's Xbox One keyboard and mouse teased

Razer has released a teaser video to accompany the launch of the first wireless keyboard and mouse combo for Microsoft’s Xbox One console. The launch of the video has brought to light an accompanying image of the actual keyboard a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Dec 2018 04:05

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Coolpad Surf 600 MHz LTE hotspot now available via T-Mobile and Metro

Samsung to replace plastic with paper; phone chargers will now get matte finish

Razer is teasing something pink set to launch on January 29

The wireless headphone market could be worth US$34 billion in 5 years

2nd-gen Apple AirPods may get launch date in first half of 2019

Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch hits FCC, could launch alongside the Galaxy S10 family

Intel intros the RealSense Tracking Camera T265 for autonomous devices

New StarTech USB Type-C docking stations have Alt Mode switches for maximum throughput

Samsung intros 20 MP ISOCELL slim sensor for full-screen display handsets

Spotify is reportedly working on an in-car music player

The Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch gets a solid update, new features and Tizen 4.0.0.2 in tow

The global wearables market could attain up to US$22 billion by 2025

Drone maker DJI reveals US$150 million fraud carried out internally

F(x) Technology is working on 6-inch handset with a slide-out keyboard design

Sony's latest APS-C mirrorless camera, the alpha A6400, is officially announced

Wireless charging market set to be worth approximately U$21 billion by 2023

Could Project Ara possibly be back? Google has secured a new patent for a familiar-looking modular device

Google coughs up US$40 million to acquire some of Fossil's smartwatch technology

Apple has discreetly launched its new Smart Battery Case line-up

iPod Touch will be resurrected for 2019 with USB type C: new rumor

HyperX Cloud MIX: A Hi-Res Audio gaming headset and Bluetooth headphones in one

Apple AirPower charging pad production may have finally begun

Google discontinues Chromecast Audio

CES 2019 | Lexar announces first commercially available 1 TB SD card

CES 2019 | Seagate and LaCie launch new drives

The smart TV market will be worth more than US$250 billion in 2023: new report

CES 2019 | Mobvoi shows the TicWatch S2 and the TicWatch E2 at CES, no launch date yet

Omnicharge attracts over US$1 million in crowdfunding for its impressive 40,300 mAh power bank

CES 2019 | Lenovo introduces the transformable Yoga Mouse with laser presenter

CES 2019 | Lenovo shows off with 2-in-1 Smart Tab P10 and Smart Dock

CES 2019 | Lenovo's Smart Clock will make sure you're always on time

CES 2019 | MediaTek reveals its new connectivity chipset with the latest WiFi standard and Bluetooth

CES 2019 | Jabra debuts the new 85h noise-cancelling headphones, rated for 32 hours of battery life

CES 2019 | Razer unveils the Raptor 27, a near-bezeless 27-inch 144 Hz monitor

CES 2019 | Belkin and its assorted brands are back

CES 2019 | D-Link launches next-gen 5G-NR broadband modem

CES 2019 | Asus combines a Wi-Fi router and a smart speaker to create Lyra Voice

Xiaomi acquires small stake in TCL, the world’s third-largest LCD TV maker

Asus solves poor webcam positioning of the XPS 15... by including a free USB webcam in the box

Amazon executive reveals sales of over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices

CES 2019 | Jenax promotes the benefits of their flexible battery to the medical wearable industry

New year, new gear: We are adding the Fluke K-type thermocouple to our list of benchmarks

Louis Vuitton has updated its smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor

Samsung rumored to be working on budget Galaxy Home speaker

Alexa and Echo Dot help Amazon to record-breaking sales; tech giants enjoy stock price gains

A crowd-funding campaign for a mobile phone in pen form has raised 575% of its goal already

Microsoft may be readying 4K webcams for Windows and Xbox One

Huawei P30 Pro protective cases show up online

Fresh leak suggests new Apple Smart Battery Cases are indeed on the way

Razer's Xbox One keyboard and mouse teased

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