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QNAP CES 2017 flyer, QNAP Thunderbolt 3 NAS and

CES 2017 | QNAP announces Thunderbolt 3 NAS and other new storage solutions

The Thunderbolt NAS introduced back in 2015 has been updated with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, but QNAP has also unveiled a NAS with optical disc drive compatibility, as well as a few other new products.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2017 20:55

Casio WSD-F20 smart outdoor watch with Android Wear and GPS support coming in April 2017

Casio unveils WSD-F20 smart outdoor watch

This new smart outdoor watch is MIL-STD-810-compliant as its predecessor, but the WSD-F20 comes with GLONASS and Michibiki GPS support. Its launch is scheduled for April, but the price is not known yet.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2017 17:40

ZTE to launch its first Android Wear smartwatch later this year

In a recent interview, ZTE USA's chairman and CEO confirmed they are working together with a local carrier for the release of the company's first Android Wear smartwatch. Unfortunately, he did not reveal any other details.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2017 09:15

Once attached to OWC DEC, the complete system will be just under 1-inch thick. (Source: OWC)

CES 2017 | OWC dock for MacBook Pro adds ports, storage, and thickness

Mac upgrade manufacturer OWC has shown off a prototype of a dock at CES 2017. The OWC DEC attaches seamlessly to the bottom of your 13 or 15-inch MacBook pro to add some serious upgradability.

Douglas Black, 05 Jan 2017 07:10

First OnePlus Experience Store opens in India, Bengaluru, in January 2017

First OnePlus Experience Store opens on January 7

India is a big market for OnePlus, but the company only sells its products on Amazon for now. Later this week, OnePlus will expand its reach into the offline market by opening its first retail store, which will be located in Benga...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 17:22

Samsung Gear S Strap by Swarovski, Swarovski Android Wear smartwatch for women coming in March

CES 2017 | First Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski coming in March

The first Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski is expected to show up in March at the yearly Baselworld show for the world's watch and jewelry industry. Sadly, it seems this new luxury smart wearable will only target ladies.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 14:35

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT world's largest flash drive with 2 TB capacity

Kingston unveils world's first 2 TB flash drive

Dubbed Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT, this impressive flash drive has a shock-resistant zinc-alloy case, offers USB 3.1 speeds, and will hit the market next month in 1 TB and 2 TB variants.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 13:50

The Mirabook sports an aluminum chassis and a retractable USB cable. (Source: Brad Linder/Liliputing)

CES 2017 | Miraxess shows off Mirabook smartphone laptop dock

The Mirabook is a Lap Dock for your Android or Windows phone featuring USB Type-C, HDMI, 24-hours of battery life, and an aluminum chassis.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 03:09

CES 2017 | HP: New OMEN X 35 gaming monitor

Apart from the new convertible PCs, HP is also introducing a new monitor at CES. The new OMEN X 35 is supposed to attract enthusiast gamers.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jan 2017 18:20

Samsung patent showing advanced foldable smartphone with multiple biometric ID forms

Samsung foldable smartphone patent with multiple biometric ID methods shows up

Although Samsung patents showing devices with foldable displays have been around for a few years now, the latest one shows a foldable smartphone that also uses two biometric identification methods.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 14:50

Apple iPhone 7 flagship without headphone jack, HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to launch without 3.5 mm audio jack

HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to drop the headphone jack

According to an unverified source quoted by OnLeaks, HTC's Ocean Note and U Ultra are the same device and we will soon see it launch without the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 08:20

External GPU enclosures remain an accessory in high demand but low supply. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac to showcase TB3 graphics dock at CES

Zotac will fully unveil their own TB3 external graphics dock next week at CES. The dock should accommodate most standard-size GPUs and provides four additional USB 3.0 ports. It will utilize an internal 400W power supply.

Douglas Black, 31 Dec 2016 02:51

Lenovo: New ThinkPad accessoires with USB Type C

Alongside the announcement of its 2017 ThinkPad-family, Lenovo also announced some new Think-branded accessories: Two external monitors and two new dockingstations. Their common trait: All of them are connected to the laptop via U...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Dec 2016 06:01

Compact, lightweight and bright: The LG ProBeam Laser Projector with webOS and Miracast support.

LG ProBeam: Compact Full-HD Laser Projector will debut at CES 2017

LG has announced, that it will show a new compact Laser Projector at CES next month. The LG ProBeam will deliver Full-HD resolution and up to 2,000 lumen while still being compact and portable enough to carry around.

Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 17:18

The 27-inch, 5120 x 2880 TB3 display is priced at a healthy US$974. (Source: Apple)

LG's UltraFine 5K display aimed at MacBook Pro users goes on sale

Apple has begun selling LG's UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) display on its website for US$974. The display features 5K resolution, 500-nits of brightness, integrated speakers and webcam, TB3 charging (85W), and three additional ...

Douglas Black, 21 Dec 2016 03:56

Apple AirPods teardown shows the product to be nigh irreparable

Attempting to break open the wireless buds will automatically destroy the electronics within no matter how careful one may be.

Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2016 02:10

Trident Z RGB RAM sticks feature customizable color and lighting effects. (Source: G.SKILL)

G.SKILL unveils Trident Z DDR4 RAM with RGB lighting

The RAM modules feature an RGB light strip that allows for various lighting effects and doesn't require any additional power connections.

Sam Medley, 20 Dec 2016 20:51

The next Gear VR might be available soon, the Samsung VP confirmed recently.

Samsung: New Gear VR will come soon, Mixed Reality solution in the works

A new version of the Samsung Gear VR should be released soon, possibly during Mobile World Congress at the end of February next year. We might also see Mixed Reality solutions from Samsung eventually, however, consumer products ar...

Alexander Fagot, 18 Dec 2016 22:45

LG launches HDR10 and 4K-enabled 34UM79M and 32UD99 monitors

LG announces HDR10 and 4K-enabled 34UM79M, 34UC99, and 32UD99 monitors

The multimedia 34UM79M, gamer 34UC99, and professional 32UD99 high-end monitors will make their first public appearances at CES 2017.

Allen Ngo, 18 Dec 2016 06:11

If you want to get the Apple AirPods before Christmas, ebay has you covered, for a lot of money.

Getting the Apple AirPods before Christmas can cost up to $1.000

If you really want to get your hands on the Apple AirPods before Christmas next week, it can cost you up to $1,000, a quick look at ebay reveals. Apple's shipping window has increased to six windows by now.

Alexander Fagot, 17 Dec 2016 22:32

ADATA announces 2 TB Ultimate SU900 MLC SSD

ADATA announces 2 TB Ultimate SU900 3D NAND MLC SSD

The Ultimate SU900 will utilize a brand new SMI 2258 controller with capacities starting at 256 GB for 109 Euros. Sequential read and write rates cap out at 560 MB/s and 525 MB/s, respectively.

Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2016 03:04

Google Home now with Netflix and Google Photos support December 2016

Google Home gets support for Netflix and Google Photos

Not long after introducing "Actions on Google" for third-party voice support through Google Assistant, Google adds Netflix and Google Photos support to Google Home. Even more, new YouTube Red subscribers get a free 6-month trial w...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2016 15:45

Fossil branded smartwatches, Fossil Diesel and Kate Spade coming soon

Fossil Diesel and Kate Spade smartwatches coming soon

Next to the Emporio Armani smartwatch by Fossil that has been recently announced, the Diesel- and Kate Spate-branded Fossil smartwatches are also expected to debut in the coming weeks.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2016 19:55

Cronologics joins Google to help improve Android Wear

Google acquires Cronologics

The startup that joins the search giant has been founded in part by former Google employees back in 2014. Now, the Cronologics team will be working on improving Android Wear directly.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2016 15:30

Bridge, the first Mixed Reality Headset for iPhones will be available for sale in March 2017.

Occipital Bridge: Mixed Reality Headset for iPhones

Occipital will start selling the Bridge, a Mixed Reality Headset for iPhone 6 or higher in march of next year for $399. A limited explorer edition for developers is available now.

Alexander Fagot, 12 Dec 2016 21:51

Odin2 mini tablet/projector coming in June 2017

This mini tablet/projector hybrid surfaced on Indiegogo, where its campaign already reached the goal. Now, the 5-inch Android Marshmallow-driven device is almost ready to hit the market, but shipments are expected to start in June...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Dec 2016 19:15

Wearables market up 3.1 percent while Apple Watch slips

Fitbit, Xiaomi, and Garmin collectively command 45 percent of the current market in terms of worldwide shipments.

Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2016 04:56

Technical problems may have led to the long delay of the Apple AirPods.

Apple AirPods: Delays seem to be caused by technical problems

In an article, that was released today, the Wall Street Journal revealed information explaining why Apple's wireless ear buds missed the holiday shopping season.

Alexander Fagot, 10 Dec 2016 23:16

Cortana, Microsoft's Personal assistant for Windows 10 devices, has just gotten a little cooler. (Source: Microsoft)

Latest Windows 10 Insider build lets you turn off your PC with your voice

Windows 10 Insider Build 14986 has introduced a number of additional voice commands for Cortana, including sleeping, restarting, shutting down, and changing volume.

Douglas Black, 09 Dec 2016 07:45

Apple AirPods finally coming in the next few weeks

Impatient iPhone 7 owners will be able to purchase a pair of AirPods hopefully before the end of this month according to an email from Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2016 23:38

Bluetooth 5 officially adopted

The wireless connectivity standard has been upgraded with faster speeds and longer range. The organization behind Bluetooth hopes this update will revolutionize the Internet of Things.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2016 22:33

One third of wearable devices abandoned by their owners

Consumers abandon one third of their wearables

According to a study by research firm Gartner, over 30 percent of the customers who buy smartwatches, fitness trackers, and virtual reality glasses get bored or simply do not find them useful, so they stop using them after a while...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2016 20:25

Pebble, one of the pioneers of smartwatches, will immediately halt all hardware production. (Source: Pebble)

Pebble officially closes its doors, confirms purchase by Fitbit

Pebble announced today that they will stop production of hardware and sell all remaining assets to Fitbit.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2016 19:15

Google Wifi wireless router now available for purchase

Google Wifi goes on sale

This mesh-capable wireless router that provides WiFi coverage while handling multiple active devices was announced back in early October and now can be acquired as a single unit for $129 USD or as a trio, for $299 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2016 11:55

Meizu Band fitness tracker IP67-rated launches for around $33 USD

Meizu unveils its first fitness tracker

This new wearable comes with a sleek, basic design that includes a concealed OLED screen. Sporting a built-in AMS heart rate monitor, the Meizu Band is also capable of showing notifications for calls and texts. Pre-orders are alre...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2016 12:50

VR and AR products are seeing weaker sales than analysts predicted. (Source: HTCVIVE)

VR and AR: the sales disappointments of 2016

VR/AR sales were expected to pick up strongly in late 2016, yet the opposite has happened. Experts blame an immature ecosystem.

Douglas Black, 06 Dec 2016 06:44

Leap Motion is developing a new input sensor that will track users hand motion in a VR experience. (Source: Leap Motion)

Leap Motion to develop hand tracking sensor for smartphone VR sets

Leap Motion hopes the sensor will allow VR users to interact with and control mobile VR with their hands and fingers, further pushing VR development.

Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2016 17:56

Soon you will be able to playback UHD blu-rays on regular PCs.

Cyberlink: PowerDVD is now certified for UHD-Blu-ray playback

Cyberlink's popular DVD and Blu-ray disc player PowerDVD is the first software player that received UHD- Blu-ray playback certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association. An update enabling this feature is expected to be released ...

Alexander Fagot, 03 Dec 2016 21:15

The Surface Dial is a tough piece of equipment, but might be difficult to repair. (Source: iFixit)

Surface Dial scores a 4/10 in iFixit teardown

The Microsoft device received praise for its durability, but was criticized for some difficult or impossible to replace components.

Sam Medley, 02 Dec 2016 21:03

Newer routers may be more than 10 times faster than 802.11ac with similar range. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

802.11ax "Terahertz" Wi-Fi will offer 10x speed

Japanese researchers successfully test 34Gbps Wi-Fi; target range of 32 feet.

Douglas Black, 02 Dec 2016 15:37

It might not be a good idea to save a few bucks on a cheaper charger. (Source: International Configurations, INC)

Study shows over 99% of counterfeit Apple chargers dangerous: watchdog group

UK watchdog Trading Standards tested 400 counterfeit "Apple" chargers for basic safety violations. Only 3 passed.

Douglas Black, 02 Dec 2016 14:44

Incipio Moto Mod smart car dock accessory for Lenovo Moto Z

Incipio announces Moto Mod smart car dock

This $64.99 USD accessory for the modular Lenovo Moto Z handset provides a way to mount the smartphone in a car, charge its battery, and also connect it to the car’s audio system.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2016 13:45

Lenovo Moto Z modular Android handset might get a Tango 3D camera module

Lenovo Moto Z expected to get a Tango 3D camera

Since Lenovo already has a Tango 3D-capable handset on the market, seeing a Moto Mod capable of offering augmented reality to the Moto Z would not be a surprise. However, remains to see when will it happen.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2016 13:35

Fitbit Charge 2 fitness tracker, Pebble might soon join Fitbit

Fitbit might buy Pebble

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Fitbit is close to signing a deal to acquire the troubled wearable maker and, unfortunately, it looks like the Pebble brand will disappear.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2016 11:55

Samsung Gear S3 BALR. special edition smartwatch launching in Netherlands December 2016

Netherlands-exclusive Gear S3 BALR. edition coming this Friday

More than a year after the Gear S2 BALR. special edition smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S3 gets the BALR. treatment as well. The new BALR.-customized Gear smartwatch has a price tag of €499 EUR.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2016 14:20

AOC launches Agon AG251FZ monitor with 1 ms response time and 240 Hz refresh rate

The new 24.5-inch monitor will be one of the fastest 1080p gaming monitors available in terms of response times when it launches in early 2017.

Allen Ngo, 28 Nov 2016 20:33

Samsung Pay mobile payment service in use, not working on Gear S3 with Google Pixel smartphones

Samsung Pay on Gear S3 not working with Google Pixel handsets

Although the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch comes with Samsung Pay support out of the box, it seems the Google Pixel devices are the only major Android handsets not compatible yet.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2016 16:00

Samsung reportedly dropping the Magneti Marelli deal

As a side effect of the Galaxy Note 7 failure and its impact on the company's finances, Samsung decided to drop its plans to purchase both Harman and Magneti Marelli, picking only the first one.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2016 15:20

Is life with the new MacBook and an iPhone 7 better despite the need for adapters?

Dongle life with Apple MacBook (Pro) and iPhone 7: The Video

How is life with the new MacBook (Pro) and the iPhone 7, The Verge wondered and made a video about it. Is it better now than with previous generations? Or are you stuck in dongle hell? Watch and find out for yourself!

Alexander Fagot, 27 Nov 2016 20:23

Japan Display announces 3.42-inch screen with pixel density of 651 PPI

JDI is claiming a a resolution of 1700 x 1440 pixels, 3 to 6 ms latency, 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 700:1 contrast designed specifically for VR applications.

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2016 03:48

Accessory

CES 2017 | QNAP announces Thunderbolt 3 NAS and other new storage solutions

Casio unveils WSD-F20 smart outdoor watch

ZTE to launch its first Android Wear smartwatch later this year

CES 2017 | OWC dock for MacBook Pro adds ports, storage, and thickness

First OnePlus Experience Store opens on January 7

CES 2017 | First Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski coming in March

Kingston unveils world's first 2 TB flash drive

CES 2017 | Miraxess shows off Mirabook smartphone laptop dock

CES 2017 | HP: New OMEN X 35 gaming monitor

Samsung foldable smartphone patent with multiple biometric ID methods shows up

HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to drop the headphone jack

Zotac to showcase TB3 graphics dock at CES

Lenovo: New ThinkPad accessoires with USB Type C

LG ProBeam: Compact Full-HD Laser Projector will debut at CES 2017

LG's UltraFine 5K display aimed at MacBook Pro users goes on sale

Apple AirPods teardown shows the product to be nigh irreparable

G.SKILL unveils Trident Z DDR4 RAM with RGB lighting

Samsung: New Gear VR will come soon, Mixed Reality solution in the works

LG announces HDR10 and 4K-enabled 34UM79M, 34UC99, and 32UD99 monitors

Getting the Apple AirPods before Christmas can cost up to $1.000

ADATA announces 2 TB Ultimate SU900 3D NAND MLC SSD

Google Home gets support for Netflix and Google Photos

Fossil Diesel and Kate Spade smartwatches coming soon

Google acquires Cronologics

Occipital Bridge: Mixed Reality Headset for iPhones

Odin2 mini tablet/projector coming in June 2017

Wearables market up 3.1 percent while Apple Watch slips

Apple AirPods: Delays seem to be caused by technical problems

Latest Windows 10 Insider build lets you turn off your PC with your voice

Apple AirPods finally coming in the next few weeks

Bluetooth 5 officially adopted

Consumers abandon one third of their wearables

Pebble officially closes its doors, confirms purchase by Fitbit

Google Wifi goes on sale

Meizu unveils its first fitness tracker

VR and AR: the sales disappointments of 2016

Leap Motion to develop hand tracking sensor for smartphone VR sets

Cyberlink: PowerDVD is now certified for UHD-Blu-ray playback

Surface Dial scores a 4/10 in iFixit teardown

802.11ax "Terahertz" Wi-Fi will offer 10x speed

Study shows over 99% of counterfeit Apple chargers dangerous: watchdog group

Incipio announces Moto Mod smart car dock

Lenovo Moto Z expected to get a Tango 3D camera

Fitbit might buy Pebble

Netherlands-exclusive Gear S3 BALR. edition coming this Friday

AOC launches Agon AG251FZ monitor with 1 ms response time and 240 Hz refresh rate

Samsung Pay on Gear S3 not working with Google Pixel handsets

Samsung reportedly dropping the Magneti Marelli deal

Dongle life with Apple MacBook (Pro) and iPhone 7: The Video

Japan Display announces 3.42-inch screen with pixel density of 651 PPI

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