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Motorola presents the Health Mod and the Livermorium Slider Keyboard Mod. (Source: Motorola/Lenovo)

MWC 2018 | Motorola shows Moto Mods for measuring vital signs and a full-sized physical keyboard

Motorola has presented two Moto Mods at the MWC for its smartphones. The Health Mod can measure vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation. A Moto Mod with a full-sized QWERTY keyboard was also shown.

Jonathan Maes, 26 Feb 2018 18:00

A launch video showing some features of the Samsung Galaxy S9 has been leaked. (Source: Slashleaks)

Launch video for Samsung Galaxy S9 leaks, reveals Enterprise Edition for business users

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been the victim of many leaks over the past few weeks, and this latest leak reveals a launch video for the much-anticipated smartphones. The video confirms previous rumors and shows off the devic...

Jonathan Maes, 24 Feb 2018 23:57

Archos has presented 'Hello', a portable smart display running Google Assistant in two different sizes. (Source: Archos)

Archos presents 'Hello' portable smart home display with Google Assistant

Archos has presented Archos Hello, the company's first smart home device. Hello is a smart display with a built-in battery for optional portable use. The device runs on Android Oreo with Google Assistant and will come in two diffe...

Jonathan Maes, 24 Feb 2018 01:20

The AirPower mat could be compatible with non-Apple Qi-compliant devices. (Source: TechRadar)

Apple may release AirPower charging mat in March

The AirPower wireless charging mat was originally announced in September, 2017 at an Apple media event. According to reports, this handy device could be shipped by the American tech giants in March. The mat uses the Qi standard fo...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 23:42

Archos also produces tablets, media players and smartphones. (Source: Archos)

Archos to offer physical cryptocurrency wallet

French electronics company Archos has unveiled plans to release a hardware wallet that will provide cryptocurrency owners with a physical layer of security for their virtual currency transactions. The Archos Safe-T mini hardware d...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 21:39

CAT S61 rugged phone with FLIR camera (Source: CAT Phones)

MWC 2018 | CAT S61 rugged phone unveiled, coming to MWC 2018

The CAT S61 will be introduced at MWC 2018 as the direct successor of the CAT S60, which featured a VGA resolution FLIR camera with a -4 to 248 Fahrenheit range. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 630-powered CAT S61 brings this camera's top...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Feb 2018 17:25

AirPods are manufactured at Foxconn in China. (Source: Apple)

Apple possibly working on AirPods upgrade

A report from Bloomberg has stated that Apple is working on some upgrades for its popular AirPods product. The original wireless Bluetooth earbuds were released in 2016 and have contributed significantly to Apple’s successful “Oth...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2018 21:32

Amazon Echo Show smart speaker with touchscreen

Facebook Aloha and Fiona smart speakers could launch in July

Facebook's upcoming smart speakers are expected to arrive in July, reveal insiders familiar with the matter. Sporting 15-inch touchscreen displays, they are also supposed to provide video chat and social features.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2018 20:05

Samsung will launch a new wireless charging pad alongside the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. (Source: WinFuture.de)

Leaked manual reveals a new wireless charger for the Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung has prepared a new wireless charging pad for its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Jonathan Maes, 13 Feb 2018 10:29

Mi India Xiaomi Mi TV teaser still image (Source: @XiaomiIndia)

Xiaomi Mi TV apparently heading for India

While the Redmi Note 5 is headed for India and expected to arrive on February 14, it looks like the Mi TV is going to be introduced locally on the same day.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 21:15

Apple has teamed with LG and Valve to invest in eMagin's OLED microdisplays. (Source: eMagin)

Apple, LG, Valve teaming up for investment in eMagin for VR and AR

Apple has teamed up with LG and Valve to invest in eMagin, a company that has developed industry-leading technology in OLED microdisplays for use in AR and VR headsets. The move is indicative that Apple could be on track to releas...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 22:23

HP has announced a number of new 4K displays with support for USB-C. (Photo: HP EliteDisplay S270n)

HP announces 4K displays with USB-C and thin bezels

HP has announced a number of new EliteDisplay monitors with 4K IPS panels and support for USB-C. The displays will launch in sizes of 27, 32 and 43 inches.

Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:54

Sony XBR55X900F 4K Android smart TV with Google Assistant (Source: Amazon)

Sony smart TVs with Google Assistant coming soon

In addition to the X900F series that Sony unveiled at CES 2018, this iconic Japanese brand also announced the X850F series. Both feature Google Assistant support and have been listed already on Amazon at prices that range between ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 09:30

Samsung 256 GB eUFS now in mass production for automotive applications (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 256 GB eUFS solutions for the automotive market

The industry's first 256 GB eUFS 2.1 solution for automotive applications that incorporates advanced features of the UFS 3.0 standard can handle a temperature range between -40° C and 105° C and provides a sequential read speed of...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 13:10

The Nest thermostat shown alongside a Google Home speaker. (Source: Google)

Nest folded into Google's hardware team

Google has announced that it is folding the Nest smart home products team into its rapidly expanding hardware division. The move will see the end of Nest-branded products in favor of Google's own "Made by Google" branding.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Feb 2018 11:55

Roccat introduces the Khan AIMO, a lightweight RGB gaming headset with integrated sound card. (Source: Roccat)

Roccat unveils Khan AIMO RGB gaming headset with integrated soundcard

Roccat has announced the Khan AIMO RGB, their new gaming headset with large 50mm drivers, a built-in soundcard and support for the company's own AIMO RGB ecosystem.

Jonathan Maes, 08 Feb 2018 11:30

Intel Xeon D-2100 processor (Source: Intel Newsroom)

Intel Xeon D-2100 processors now official with up to 18 cores and 36 threads

The new Xeon D-2100 processor architecture allows for up to 18 "Skylake-server" generation cores and was designed to provide lower-power processing to multiple enterprise applications, focusing on the needs of data centers and net...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 21:25

Apple iPhone 6 and 7 to get more battery settings in iOS 11.3

New beta of iOS 11.3 allows you to disable battery performance throttling

Thanks to the Battery Health settings that appeared in the latest beta, owners of iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 handsets will be able to disable performance throttling and to keep their devices running at full speed. However, iOS 11.3 has...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 18:45

Google fixes Android Wear 2.0 lag problems

While disabling "OK, Google" detection on Android Wear devices was a workaround that severely limited their capabilities, a new software update finally takes care of the annoying lag issue that has been around for about a month.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 19:25

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch hits the US for US$99.99

The Amazfit Bip Android Wear smartwatch was launched in China last year, and now it can be pre-ordered in the US for less than US$100. This smart wearable with an impressive battery life is expected to start shipping in the US nex...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 16:45

The Miraj Diamond thin-layer is more resistant to scratches than Corning's Gorilla Glass, but it can shatter easier. (Source: CNET)

Smartphone displays could get a diamond treatment by 2019

Akhan intends to implement the Miraj Diamond thin-film glass in high-end smartphones by 2019. The diamond-based protective glass stays considerably cooler and brings improved resistance to scratches.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Feb 2018 15:04

The Oculus Go devkit has made an appearance in the wild. (Source: Reddit)

Oculus Go devkit leak shows strong app support

Facebook-owned Oculus is getting closer to the launch of its new standalone Oculus Go headset as the leak of its devkit highlights. Also revealed is that the device will have a rich selection of over 1000 apps when it launches ear...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2018 10:05

The Apple HomePod won't support regular streaming via Bluetooth.

Apple's HomePod speaker only supports music streaming via AirPlay

In contrast to many other smart speakers, Apple's HomePod will not support streaming over regular Bluetooth. You'll need an iOS device to stream music as the speaker only supports Apple's proprietary AirPlay protocol.

Jonathan Maes, 03 Feb 2018 09:00

Xerox headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, Fujifilm buys Xerox (Source: Daniel Penfield)

Fujifilm takes over Xerox, up to 10,000 jobs to be lost as a consequence

Fujifilm will own a 50.1 stake in a joint venture that would combine Xerox and the existing Fuji Xerox, of which Fujifilm already controls 75 percent. The Connecticut-based Xerox will change its name to Fuji Xerox, and about 10,00...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2018 21:55

Xbox's Phil Spencer could be on to something big. (Source: Polygon)

Microsoft rumored to buy Electronic Arts for US$35 billion to boost Xbox-exclusive portfolio

Rumors are doing the rounds that Microsoft is looking at a possible acquisition of a large game publisher, such as Electronic Arts, Valve, PUBG Corp., or the likes. But there is also skepticism given Microsoft's not-so-successful ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jan 2018 08:54

Samsung Hwaseong manufacturing plant, Samsung shutting down one of two plants in Slovakia

Samsung shutting down a manufacturing plant in Slovakia

Due to the lack of workers, Samsung decided to shut down one of its two manufacturing plants they have in Slovakia. However, this is pretty good news, since earlier reports claimed that the company was considering the possibility ...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 18:43

Skagen Falster Android Wear smartwatch retail package (Source: Skagen)

Skagen Falster Android Wear smartwatch now available starting at US$275

The new Skagen Falster smartwatch runs Android Wear and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip. Depending on the strap/color combination, it can be purchased for US$275 or US$295.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 16:25

The Google Clips smart camera has gone on sale, but quickly sold out. (Source: Google)

Google Clips camera goes up for purchase, first batch sells out

The Google Clips smart camera has gone on sale in the U.S. However, the first batch has quickly sold out in less than a day and a waitlist created for those that want one.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jan 2018 11:32

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

The latest developers beta for Apple's WatchOS 4.3 brings back Apple Music integration, improved fitness information in the Siri watch face, and a new portrait charging mode. Apple's WatchOS holds a 57 percent share of the smartwa...

Craig Ward, 27 Jan 2018 23:54

Xbox Game Pass announcement compels Austrian retailer to delist Xbox One consoles

Austrian retailer, Gameware.at, is unhappy about Microsoft offering Xbox Game Pass subscribers access to the latest games on day 1 for a low monthly price. The retailer has decided to delist all Xbox consoles from their online sto...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 08:55

The Pebble is going out in a (Fitbit) Blaze of glory.

Fitbit will "show Pebblers love" by killing off support for the Pebble this summer

Fitbit, which acquired the Pebble brand in 2016, has announced that they will support the Pebble smartwatch line until June 20th, 2018. In other words, support for Pebble services and devices will end on June 30th of this year, ma...

Sam Medley, 25 Jan 2018 16:01

The Apple HomePod packs a powerful CPU, directional speakers, and a 6-microphone array. (Source: Apple)

Apple HomePod up for pre-order on Jan 26, arriving Feb 9

Apple's wireless HomePod speaker is finally launching on February 9 for US$349 with pre-orders starting tomorrow in the US, UK, and Australia. The HomePod features an enhanced Siri experience, spatial awareness, and a wide soundst...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jan 2018 09:49

Android Wear 2.8 dark theme (Source: Imgur via Reddit)

Android Wear 2.8 brings improved notifications and new dark theme

A few days after images showing an updated smartwatch surfaced on Reddit, Google confirmed the release of Android Wear 2.8, highlighting the fact that this is an update for the smartphone app and not the same as the OTA for some w...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 13:55

The microSDXC cards are no bigger than a thumbnail. (Source: Integral Memory)

Integral Memory first to launch 512 GB microSDXC memory cards for mobile devices

The first 512 GB microSD cards are slated to launch this February with reading speeds up to 90 MB/s and support for 1080p video recording.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2018 13:49

Apple's HomePod smart speaker is expected to launch soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple HomePod gets FCC certification, signals impending release

Apple is well behind the smart speaker 8-ball when it comes to the launch of its Siri-powered HomePod. First unveiled in June, it has now received FCC certification suggesting its launch can't be too far away.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2018 06:49

Samsung 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Just as expected, Samsung has finally begun to mass produce the industry's first 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips. In addition to the growing needs of the graphics card market, the new memory will also be used in automotive, network, and ...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2018 16:45

This is probably the closest most people will get to piloting mecha. (Image: Nintendo)

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

Nintendo's latest innovation is something completely out of left field: cardboard toys and accessories for their highly successful Switch console. Dubbed "Nintendo Labo," the new project allows Switch users to build things like a ...

Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2018 16:26

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 (Source: TAG Heuer)

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 smartwatch now available

The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 is not only a smaller variant of the popular Connected Modular 45 smartwatch, since it also doubles the amount of memory and storage space, and features a 326 ppi AMOLED display with a resolution...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 14:15

The Alexa-powered Echo from Amazon is the top selling smart speaker. (Source: Amazon)

Smart speaker penetration in US households strong says study

A new study shows that there is strong consumer interest in smart speakers. As many as one in six households in the US have purchased a smart speaker with sales peaking during the recent holiday period.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jan 2018 11:05

The Ressence Type 2 e-Crown is the first mechanical watch to pair with a phone. (Source: Ressence)

Ressence reveals Type 2 e-Crown mechanical watch, pairs with your phone

Ressence has revealed the world's first mechanical watch that is able to pair with a smartphone. The Type 2 e-Crown was developed with the help of Nest co-founder Tony Fadell and is currently being shown as a concept.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2018 10:11

Difference in switch movement. (Source: Cherry)

CES 2018 | Use the real deal: Cherry announces low-profile switches specifically for notebooks

Cherry is happy to announce low profile notebook specific switches in their CES 2018 line up.

Craig Ward, 14 Jan 2018 02:10

Portable Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 dock integrates a GTX 1050 GPU (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2018 | Portable Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 dock integrates a GTX 1050 GPU

The docking station will turn your Ideapad into a decent gaming machine for about $400 USD.

Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2018 21:37

Casio's new G-SHOCK Rangeman GPS Navi. Image via Casio

CES 2018 | Casio's latest devices aim to bring smart tech to the outdoors

Casio introduced a new smartwatch, GPS watch, and action camera, all of which have a rugged design intended for heavy outdoor use.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2018 21:26

CES 2018 | ThinkPad Ultra dock: New docking-stations for the ThinkPad T480, ThinkPad X280 & X1 Carbon 6

Lenovo has announced new ThinkPad laptops. Alongside, the Chinese manufacturer also announced a new generation of mechanical docks. The new docks are based on USB C and are compatible with the new X1 Carbon for the first time.

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Jan 2018 14:10

Asus ROG Strix Flare mechanical gaming keyboard. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

With the ROG Strix Flare, Asus has added on-board programmability and moved some of the media control keys to improve reachability. Their Bezel-Free Kit is in the concept stage, but uses optical tricks to hide the bezels in multi-...

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 23:54

Movi Android smartphone (Source: Moviphone Products)

CES 2018 | MediaTek-powered Movi smartphone features a built-in projector, already retails for US$599

Although its specs or design are nothing really special, the Movi smartphone makes up for that by integrating a built-in projector that can deliver a 720p image at a size of 12 to 200 inches.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2018 22:51

BLOCKS Core modular smartwatch Stainless Steel with Sunrise Red strap

CES 2018 | BLOCKS Core modular smartwatch now available for purchase

The BLOCKS Core modular smartwatch that started as a Kickstarter crowdfunded project is now available for anyone with full Android 8.0 Oreo onboard and support for Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2018 19:45

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS watch with Garmin Pay support (Source: Garmin)

Garmin intros Forerunner 645 Music GPS running watch with Garmin Pay support

The new Garmin Forerunner 645 Music is a GPS running watch with Garmin Pay support that features an integrated music player for enjoying their favorite songs without having to carry a smartphone.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2018 11:05

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MWC 2018 | Motorola shows Moto Mods for measuring vital signs and a full-sized physical keyboard

Launch video for Samsung Galaxy S9 leaks, reveals Enterprise Edition for business users

Archos presents 'Hello' portable smart home display with Google Assistant

Apple may release AirPower charging mat in March

Archos to offer physical cryptocurrency wallet

MWC 2018 | CAT S61 rugged phone unveiled, coming to MWC 2018

Apple possibly working on AirPods upgrade

Facebook Aloha and Fiona smart speakers could launch in July

Leaked manual reveals a new wireless charger for the Samsung Galaxy S9

Xiaomi Mi TV apparently heading for India

Apple, LG, Valve teaming up for investment in eMagin for VR and AR

HP announces 4K displays with USB-C and thin bezels

Sony smart TVs with Google Assistant coming soon

Samsung begins mass production of 256 GB eUFS solutions for the automotive market

Nest folded into Google's hardware team

Roccat unveils Khan AIMO RGB gaming headset with integrated soundcard

Intel Xeon D-2100 processors now official with up to 18 cores and 36 threads

New beta of iOS 11.3 allows you to disable battery performance throttling

Google fixes Android Wear 2.0 lag problems

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch hits the US for US$99.99

Smartphone displays could get a diamond treatment by 2019

Oculus Go devkit leak shows strong app support

Apple's HomePod speaker only supports music streaming via AirPlay

Fujifilm takes over Xerox, up to 10,000 jobs to be lost as a consequence

Microsoft rumored to buy Electronic Arts for US$35 billion to boost Xbox-exclusive portfolio

Samsung shutting down a manufacturing plant in Slovakia

Skagen Falster Android Wear smartwatch now available starting at US$275

Google Clips camera goes up for purchase, first batch sells out

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

Xbox Game Pass announcement compels Austrian retailer to delist Xbox One consoles

Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD Review

Fitbit will "show Pebblers love" by killing off support for the Pebble this summer

Apple HomePod up for pre-order on Jan 26, arriving Feb 9

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

Android Wear 2.8 brings improved notifications and new dark theme

Integral Memory first to launch 512 GB microSDXC memory cards for mobile devices

Apple HomePod gets FCC certification, signals impending release

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 smartwatch now available

Smart speaker penetration in US households strong says study

Ressence reveals Type 2 e-Crown mechanical watch, pairs with your phone

CES 2018 | Use the real deal: Cherry announces low-profile switches specifically for notebooks

CES 2018 | Portable Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 dock integrates a GTX 1050 GPU

CES 2018 | Casio's latest devices aim to bring smart tech to the outdoors

CES 2018 | ThinkPad Ultra dock: New docking-stations for the ThinkPad T480, ThinkPad X280 & X1 Carbon 6

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

CES 2018 | MediaTek-powered Movi smartphone features a built-in projector, already retails for US$599

CES 2018 | BLOCKS Core modular smartwatch now available for purchase

Garmin intros Forerunner 645 Music GPS running watch with Garmin Pay support

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