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The Fujifilm X100V weighs around 478 g with battery and SD card. (Image source: @nokishita_c)

First leaked image of the Fujifilm X100V camera shows it to be a beauty

An image of the upcoming Fujifilm X100V camera has been leaked, and it should please the eye of many photographers. The specifications list for the device had already been revealed recently, and the image has been leaked just ahead of the expected official announcement date for the Fujifilm X100V – February 4.

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2020 09:46

Motorola has sold over 100 million Moto G units in the US. (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Get US$100 off a Moto G7 - or a free Moto G6 - in this sales event

Motorola has marked its 100,000,000th unit of the Moto G series sold with a special event. It offers up to US$320 off a new phone, depending on the model. Alternatively, a shopper can choose a free accessory, money off, or even a whole other phone, with other listings.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 18:04

The HyperJuice GaN charger. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperJuice is the "world's first" 100W USB type C charger with GaN

HYPER has put its new charger up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. Despite packing a maximum rate of 100 watts (W), it is described as even smaller than the MacBook Pro brick with the same kind of port. This is due to its gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which can offer greater power transfer in a smaller footprint.

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2020 18:43

Update | The EU will force Apple to drop the Lightning port within its jurisdiction

The European Parliament has announced that it will hold a vote on a motion to write its 2014 Radio Equipment Directive into law. This would probably result in an obligation for mobile device OEMs to fit all products to be sold in the EU with a universal charging connector. Therefore, those companies with in-house ports may have to drop them for that market.

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2020 18:08

The leaked "Moto G Stylus" render. (Source: Twitter)

The Moto G Stylus will have the One Action's signature camera: new specs leak

Motorola's rumored new pen-enabled phone is becoming more and more real with each new leak. It seemt that it will be called the G Stylus, and may have 4GB of RAM and run Android 10. A new report claims to flesh it out further with SoC, camera and display details.

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2020 15:07

A prototype of the LibreRouter LR1. (Image source: LibreRouter)

LibreRouter: An open-source router that offers GPIO pins in a Raspberry Pi form factor

The LibreRouter is a new router based on OpenWrt and LibreMesh. The device should offer better configuration options than its peers, in part because it is an open-source project.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2020 17:23

Caviar Cyberphone: An iPhone and Cybertruck mashup that costs US$18,000. (Image source: Caviar)

Caviar Cyberphone: An iPhone and Cybertruck mashup that costs over US$18,000

Caviar, a company known for offering elaborately-customised smartphones, has announced the Cyberphone, an US$18,000 version of the iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max. As its name suggests, Caviar has taken the design of the Tesla Cybertruck and morphed it into a smartphone. Because why not, right?

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2020 17:05

This is the first 2020 SEGA physical game to launch in 100% recyclable packaging. (Source: SEGA Europe)

SEGA Europe announces a switch to 100% recyclable packaging for its physical games

SEGA Europe has pledged to use nothing but recyclables in the original packaging for its hard-copy products in the future. This will take effect with the release of its new PC title, Total War: ROME II. The material in question will eschew plastic in favor of cardboard; even the shrink-wrap will be eco-friendly.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 22:31

The Japanese carrier KDDI picks up Qualcomm's latest LTE IoT modem

Qualcomm has announced that it has broken into the Japanese IoT market. The carrier KDDI has approved the 9205 modem for this platform. Therefore, its network for high-volume, low-power electronics can now transfer data at 4G/LTE speeds.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 19:10

Transparent displays may become more of a feature of lfe in the future. (Source: YouTube)

The transparent display market may be worth billions by 2024

Transparent displays may become a commonplace backdrop for the future of technology. They can show colored images and videos, while allowing whatever's behind them to remain visible. A new research report indicates that their market could grow to a value of just over US$4.9 billion in 4 years.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 17:30

The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49 (Source: Image source: Quick-E)

Traveling and forgot your charger? The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49

If you're running out of juice and don't have a charger nearby, welcome to the club. The Quick-E charger is a small and environmentally friendly one-time use battery bank with a pre-paid postage stamp for buyers to return once the battery bank is depleted.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2020 01:33

Smart speakers will continue to be big business in the near future. (Source: Google)

The smart speaker market may be worth nearly US$20 billion by 2024

Smart speakers are increasingly popular household items. Their market is now thought to be capable of growing until it is worth US$19.91 billion in 4 years. This success may be driven by the rise of 5G, urbanization, consumer interest in smart homes and interest in the devices themselves.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 19:41

Huawei Band 4 Pro: Convincing GPS performance

While the Huawei Band 4 Pro is slightly more expensive than other fitness wristbands, it also comes with a few extra features: An integrated GPS, AMOLED display and in some countries, even NFC functionality. Here, we summarize our test results.

Florian Schmitt, 28 Jan 2020 22:56

The Skyle with an iPad Pro installed. (Source: Inclusive Technology)

Control your iPad Pro 12.9 via eye-tracking alone with this new accessory

Inclusive Technology has debuted the Skyle, a housing for the larger iPad Pro 2018 variant that allows this tablet to be operated using eye-movements alone. It can allow certain users to access the App Store independently for the first time, while also integrating with other personal or household devices that have infra-red (IR) receivers.

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2020 22:21

Eve says the Spectrum’s reservation price is a time-sensitive discount

Today, (January 28, 2020) Eve has finally launched the Spectrum, its crowd-developed 27-inch monitor which, as it turns out, has a 240Hz/QHD option. The company has also announced that its current pricing online applies to the first 500 units only. Therefore, it starts at US$349, but only perhaps for a limited time.

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 16:47

The ROG Bezel-Free Kit makes your bezels seemingly disappear like magic. (Source: ROG)

Asus ROG Bezel-Free Kit will make your gaming monitor bezels disappear like magic

Gamers who have dual or triple monitor gaming rigs will be keen to check out the latest accessory from the Asus ROG gaming team. The new ROG Bezel-Free Kit (ABF01) is designed to be placed at the corners of one of more monitors to create an optical illusion to make it seem as though the bezels disappear as if by magic.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jan 2020 02:04

According to a new report, the Olympus Tough TG-6 counts as an action-cam. (Source: Olympus)

The action-camera market will be worth nearly US$9 billion by 2025

Action cameras are a popular device category, particularly among those who want to record their rugged pursuits wherever they go. A new report indicates that the market in question will grow to be worth US$8.9 billion in the next 5 years. This is thought to be influenced by similar performance by the travel and adventure-sports markets worldwide.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2020 19:15

The "Redmi fitness tracker" image. (Source: Weibo)

New leaks suggest Redmi will break into wearables soon

According to a new leak, Redmi - which is usually known as a smartphone brand - will launch a fitness tracker soon. It may be of the kind that fits into a silicone wrist-band, and may also have a front-facing capacitive button. This device may have been certified for use in India already.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2020 18:28

The HyperDisk can fit on a credit card. (Source: ChargeLabs)

Meet the HyperDisk: the "smallest and fastest portable SSD" on Indiegogo

ChargeLabs has designed the HyperDisk to be a tiny external drive housing super-fast memory. This OEM claims that it has read-speeds of up to 960 megabytes per second (MB/s) and write-speeds of 920MB/s. It comes in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB SKUs, and has attracted over US$600,000 of crowd-funded backing.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2020 17:35

Certain manufacturers are copying AMD’s Wraith cooler design (Image source: AMD)

Is your Wraith cooler genuine? AMD calls out fake Wraith coolers

AMD recently cleared the air about the online presence of a number of counterfeit Wraith Coolers, some with a different heatpipe configuration. None of the knock-offs has official sanction and AMD plans on “enforcing its rights.”

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Jan 2020 14:32

The "Motorola stylus phone". (Source: Twitter)

A new render points to a 2020 Motorola device with a stylus

The eminent tipster Evan Blass has posted images of a Motorola phone with a feature new to this OEM: stylus support. The device as depicted also has a punch-hole camera, suggesting that it is intended for release this year. However, it may not be intended to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2020 20:41

Smart TVs will continue to grow as a market until 2025. (Source: Wikipedia)

Smart TV shipments may grow by about 57 million until 2025

Smart TVs are already popular purchases, and may become more so in the future due to their role as smart-home hubs. The latest analysis of their market has found that their shipments may number about 266 million over the next 5 years. This is driven by 4K content and its increasing availability.

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2020 20:36

Wearables may play more of a role in health and medicine over the next 5 years. (Source: Pigsback)

The fitness tracker market may reach US$5 billion in 5 years

The latest report on the health- and fitness-tracker market shows that it may achieve a valuation of as much as US$5 billion by 2025. This may be driven by the increasing number of applications and functions for these devices. They may in fact improve to the point that they can be used to help diagnose and prevent illnesses in the future.

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2020 19:50

Austere's new 8K HDMI 2.1 Cable. (Source: Austere)

Austere releases an HDMI 2.1 cable for 8K UHD content

8K is the next up-and-coming thing in display-tech standards. However, devices that support it may only be so effective at showing it without compatible, high-quality cables. The company Austere has put just such a product on the market.

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2020 18:25

The Inkplate 6 could become any kind of display missing from a creator's life. (Source: CrowdSupply)

The Inkplate 6: a new platform for fans of Arduino programming, e-paper and custom design

The Inkplate 6 is a new product directed at those who like to make custom electronics from (nearly) scratch. It is a display that offers all the advantages of e-paper, as well as support for the hardware and software to customize it (its housing included) in a wide variety of ways. It also has a USB interface to power it, making it more versatile than many similar options.

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2020 21:51

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training is one of the few games on the Nintendo Switch that utilises a stylus. (Image source: Nintendo)

Patent publication gives rise to the idea of a Joy-Con stylus attachment for the Nintendo Switch

While talk of the Nintendo Switch lately has been about a Pro version of the console, Nintendo may have an accessory or two up its sleeve too. A new patent publication demonstrates how the company could bring stylus functionality to the Joy-Cons, but would you buy it?

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2020 18:48

Will the rumored iPad Pro keyboard redesign look more like a Brydge keyboard? (Source: Brydge)

Next iPad Pro keyboard could feature scissor-switches and backlighting

Taiwanese publication Digitimes is reporting that Apple is developing a new keyboard for its iPad Pro line that will use a traditional scissor switch mechanism like the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. For the first time, Apple’s first-party keyboard accessory will also reportedly feature backlighting for the first time.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2020 11:00

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a 3.5mm jack, but the Note 20 might not. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may not have a headphone jack

A new patent reportedly accepted by an Indian authority may kick off speculation about the Note 10's successor. It shows a case design with a cut-out that matches the usual placement of an S Pen, and that suggests a rear-camera module similar to that of the Note 10 Lite. However, it has no scope for a 3.5mm jack, which is a feature of the new mid-ranger.

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2020 19:40

Realme may launch a cheaper version of its AirPod clones

Realme recently debuted its first pair of TWS earbuds in India. At 3999 INR (or about US$56), they seem a very reasonably-priced AirPod alternative. However, it now seems the OEM has a 2nd variant in the works which may cost even less.

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jan 2020 18:14

A new Realme leak suggests the brand is about to release its first smartwatch

An Indian electronics authority has approved a new device from Realme described as being part of the "Smart Watches" category. Therefore, it seems this brand is preparing to launch its first wearable of this type in India. If so, it will compete with other OEMs such as Huawei and Garmin in this market.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 21:26

Fitbits were found to detect 'flu at least as well as the CDC in a recent study. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit use may be used to help predict flu outbreaks, study finds

A study published in The Lancet has concluded that Fitbit use was associated with significant improvements in a technique used to detect influenza and similar conditions. This is due to the heart rate- and activity-monitoring features in these wearables. Therefore, fitness trackers may play a greater role in public health in the future.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 20:58

The Leica M10-R digital camera could be released in 2020. (Image source: FCC)

Live photos of the Leica M10-R digital camera released

Images of the Leica M10-R camera have been discovered on the website of the FCC (United States Federal Communications Commission). It has been speculated that the camera featured in the new photographs is actually a prototype version of the Leica M10-R, which is rumored to be coming with a 47 MP sensor.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jan 2020 06:29

Samsara's new kind of carry-on. (Source: Samsara)

A new carry-on suitcase also packs a Wi-Fi hotspot, a power-bank and GPS

Samsara is a company that harnesses the trend towards tech-enhanced luggage. Its latest product is of the newly-expanded 23-inch carry-on size. It is the first from its OEM to have its own Wi-Fi hotspot. The suitcase also supports wireless charging for phones and has GPS for "more accurate" tracking should it get lost.

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2020 22:17

A concept render of the PS5 and DualShock 5 (Image source: Gaming Instincts & LetsGoDigital)

New DualShock 5 speculation amid latest PlayStation 5 rumours

Three new rumours have appeared about the PlayStation 5, of which two are verifiable. Apparently, the DualShock 5 will not only have context-adaptive triggers but will also be backwards compatible with the PS4. The DualShock 4 will supposedly be forwards compatible with the PlayStation 5, which would probably make more sense.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2020 15:54

The GameCube Joy-Cons provide the ultimate Super Smash Bros. experience. (Image source: Shank Mods)

A modder has crossed Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and a GameCube WaveBird controller with amazing results

Ever fancied a wireless and a detachable set of GameCube controllers for the Nintendo Switch? Well, one modder did and they have posted their results online. An incredible amount of attention to detail has been paid to creating the GameCube Joy-Cons, with the results being an exquisite blend of the original GameCube controller and Joy-Cons.

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2020 18:59

The Fitbit Versa 2. (Source: Notebookcheck)

A new Fitbit software update unlocks blood oxygen tracking on several devices

A number of newer Fibit wearables were shipped with SpO2 (or estimated blood oxygen) sensors, which may not have been activated within their systems. However, the OEM has addressed this in a new update. Therefore, compatible devices can now track this additional health metric for their users.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jan 2020 19:32

Mobvoi releases its updated, AI-powered TicPods

The TicPods 2 and 2 Pro are Mobvoi's new TWS earbuds. They look much like their predecessor: however, this series is the first to feature the OEM's new, proprietary assistant Tico. They also respond to gestures for call answering or dismissal.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jan 2020 23:03

The iPod had an unthinkably fast development cycle by 2020 standards (Image source: Wikipedia)

The original iPod had an incredibly short 10-month development cycle

The CEO of payment platform Stripe claims that Apple's former Senior Vice President Tony Fadell told him that the original iPod was developed in under 10 months.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jan 2020 18:42

Your Tesla could soon talk to nearby people (Image source: Wikipedia)

Elon Musk claims that Teslas will soon be able to talk to people nearby

The tech billionaire tweeted a picture of a Model 3 Tesla driving by as its speakers play a brief audio clip that says "Well don’t just stand there staring, hop in." The clip hints at Musk's plan to turn all Teslas into a giant fleet of autonomous taxis.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jan 2020 17:09

The Doogee S95 Pro and its 2 new modules. (Source: Doogee)

Doogee launches the S95 Pro, a "modular" phone aimed at fans of rugged devices

The Doogee S95 Pro is a new phone with 8GB of RAM, a triple rear camera, an IP68 certification and a 5150mAh battery. This capacity can be extended with a 3500mAh power-pack for the device that fits onto its back via a magnetic interface. There is also a detachable speaker for this phone that works along the same lines.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jan 2020 18:09

LG releases its TWS earbuds to the US market

LG has announced that its latest truly wireless (or TWS) earbuds are now available to buy in the United States. These Tone Free devices are tuned by Meridian Audio and have a unique UVnano charging case. It also adds up to 21 hours' worth of playback to the LG earbuds.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jan 2020 18:46

Panasonic effectively quadrupling the resolution and even implements HDR compatibility in a lighter and slicker package. (Source: Panasonic)

CES 2020 | Panasonic unveils world's first UHD HDR VR glasses

Besides quadrupling the resolution of current high-end VR headsets, Panasonic also introduces HDR compatibility to the VR world for the first time, and all this is packed neatly in a light frame. In order to achieve this feat, Panasonic collaborated with Kopin for the most advanced micro-OLED displays and combined these with proprietary audio / video technologies featured on its TVs, sound systems and digital cameras.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Jan 2020 15:13

The new Audio-Technica TWS noise-cancelling earbuds. (Source: Audio-Technica)

CES 2020 | Audio-Technica's 2020 line-up includes TWS earbuds and premium over-ear headphones

Audio-Technica has packed its Las Vegas showcase with high-tech new products. They include 3 pairs of TWS earbuds, the flagship of which are the QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW with hybrid noise cancellation. There are also headphones directed at audiophiles, finished with premium materials such as striped ebony.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 22:39

The new Wacom One tablet. (Source: Wacom)

CES 2020 | Wacom launches a new, entry-level 13-inch creators' display

The Wacom One is a new, 13-inch digital-art display. It has an FHD panel and in-built, foldable legs for various modes. It is aimed at those looking to get into electronically-enhanced or -generated art, and can also leverage Microsoft Office features with its corresponding pen.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jan 2020 20:49

The Harman Kardon Fly TWS earphones are set to tackle Apple's AirPods. (Source: Harman)

CES 2020 | Harman Kardon rolls out new 'Fly' range of headphones, including AirPods competitor

Samsung subsidiary Harman Kardon has taken the wraps off what it hopes will be able to take on Apple’s AirPods and headphones like the Apple-owned Beats Solo Pro among others. Each of the three new models, in total, also feature Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Jan 2020 12:20

The Amazfit SMART GYM HUB and Home Studio. (Source: Huami)

CES 2020 | Amazfit's HomeStudio is a new line of personal, at-home fitness machines

Amazfit has launched a series of products in a category new to this brand: personal work-out equipment. It consists of the SMART GYM HUB, a 43-inch vertical screen with AI and a ToF sensor that can deliver fitness classes right in the home. This device can also integrate with the new Home Studio or AirRun treadmills.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jan 2020 22:34

Accessory

First leaked image of the Fujifilm X100V camera shows it to be a beauty

Deal | Get US$100 off a Moto G7 - or a free Moto G6 - in this sales event

The HyperJuice is the "world's first" 100W USB type C charger with GaN

Update | The EU will force Apple to drop the Lightning port within its jurisdiction

The Moto G Stylus will have the One Action's signature camera: new specs leak

Three True Wireless Headsets in Comparison: more expensive is not necessarily better

LibreRouter: An open-source router that offers GPIO pins in a Raspberry Pi form factor

Caviar Cyberphone: An iPhone and Cybertruck mashup that costs over US$18,000

Testing the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE from Mobvoi

Hands-on: Corsair IronClaw RGB gaming mouse — Class-leading sensor performance at a wallet-friendly price

SEGA Europe announces a switch to 100% recyclable packaging for its physical games

The Japanese carrier KDDI picks up Qualcomm's latest LTE IoT modem

The transparent display market may be worth billions by 2024

Traveling and forgot your charger? The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49

The smart speaker market may be worth nearly US$20 billion by 2024

Huawei Band 4 Pro: Convincing GPS performance

Control your iPad Pro 12.9 via eye-tracking alone with this new accessory

Eve says the Spectrum’s reservation price is a time-sensitive discount

Asus ROG Bezel-Free Kit will make your gaming monitor bezels disappear like magic

The action-camera market will be worth nearly US$9 billion by 2025

New leaks suggest Redmi will break into wearables soon

Meet the HyperDisk: the "smallest and fastest portable SSD" on Indiegogo

Is your Wraith cooler genuine? AMD calls out fake Wraith coolers

Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Smartwatch Review – No GPS, but Super Cheap

A new render points to a 2020 Motorola device with a stylus

Smart TV shipments may grow by about 57 million until 2025

The fitness tracker market may reach US$5 billion in 5 years

Austere releases an HDMI 2.1 cable for 8K UHD content

The Inkplate 6: a new platform for fans of Arduino programming, e-paper and custom design

Patent publication gives rise to the idea of a Joy-Con stylus attachment for the Nintendo Switch

Next iPad Pro keyboard could feature scissor-switches and backlighting

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may not have a headphone jack

Realme may launch a cheaper version of its AirPod clones

A new Realme leak suggests the brand is about to release its first smartwatch

Fitbit use may be used to help predict flu outbreaks, study finds

Live photos of the Leica M10-R digital camera released

A new carry-on suitcase also packs a Wi-Fi hotspot, a power-bank and GPS

New DualShock 5 speculation amid latest PlayStation 5 rumours

A modder has crossed Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and a GameCube WaveBird controller with amazing results

A new Fitbit software update unlocks blood oxygen tracking on several devices

Mobvoi releases its updated, AI-powered TicPods

The original iPod had an incredibly short 10-month development cycle

Elon Musk claims that Teslas will soon be able to talk to people nearby

Doogee launches the S95 Pro, a "modular" phone aimed at fans of rugged devices

LG releases its TWS earbuds to the US market

CES 2020 | Panasonic unveils world's first UHD HDR VR glasses

CES 2020 | Audio-Technica's 2020 line-up includes TWS earbuds and premium over-ear headphones

CES 2020 | Wacom launches a new, entry-level 13-inch creators' display

CES 2020 | Harman Kardon rolls out new 'Fly' range of headphones, including AirPods competitor

CES 2020 | Amazfit's HomeStudio is a new line of personal, at-home fitness machines

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