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Keep track of things with a Galaxy SmartTag. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 | Samsung offers the future of recovering missing treasures with new Galaxy SmartTags

The Galaxy SmartTag is a new consumer-grade electronic tracker from Samsung. It has a versatile array of use-cases, from potentially protecting bags from theft to finding lost pets. It is rated for up to 6 months of use per charge...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2021 19:24

The new RT-AX7868U Wi-Fi 6 home router. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | The RT-AX68U is the first Asus Wi-Fi 6 router to feature the new Instant Guard security app

Asus has debuted its new Instant Guard facility in the new RT-AX68U Wi-Fi 6 home router. The device also sprouts 3x3 MIMO antennae for speeds of up to 2.7 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also supports the OEM's AiMesh software, so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

Asus ZenBeam Latte projector (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus unveils the ZenBeam Latte projector

With a design that had already managed to receive multiple awards, the Asus ZenBeam Latte projector is the first of its kind to offer a fabric exterior that enhances the audio experience and provides a familiar look. It also sport...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

The new TCL Wearable Display. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL introduces new smart glasses, TWS earbuds and a Bluetooth pet-tracker

TCL's new product launches are mainly display-centric; however, it has also announced the expansion of its smart device ecosystem at CES 2021. They include the new Wearable Display, a name the OEM has seen fit to give its first pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 19:37

TCL introduces its OD Zero technology. (Source: TCL)

CES 2021 | TCL announces its new form of OD Zero mini-LED alongside upcoming Google TVs at CES 2021

TCL's latest generation of mini-LED panel is called OD Zero, ostensibly as the OEM claims to have reduced the distance between the backlight and diffuser layers in these panels to "zero millimeters". This could improve on luminanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 18:34

The new RA3000 is designed to fit any room it finds itself in. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches new wireless speakers with 360 Reality Audio

Sony has announced new SRS-series wireless speakers. The RA5000 and RA3000 have been designed with "room-filling sound" in mind, which entails a novel design meant to distribute sound horizontally in all directions, at least. They...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 00:11

The unique LG Wing is recognized at CES 2021. (Source: LG)

CES 2021 | The LG Wing and Velvet are honored in the CES 2021 Innovation Awards

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced a raft of Honorees and Best Of winners for its CES 2021 Innovation awards. The first category includes 8 smartphones, of which the LG Wing is a slightly obvious choice. Meanw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 01:20

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5G promises untethered roaming and comes with a hands-free Alexa Show Mode

Lenovo has brought 5G connectivity to the IdeaPad series with the IdeaPad 5G. The IdeaPad 5G, which is also available in a 4G variant, is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform promising always-on connectivity and u...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2021 16:38

New Watch SEs are experiencing set-up difficulties. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch SE and HomePod Mini owners report a Christmas Day 2020 set-up failure in their new devices

Some users with brand-new affordable Apple Watch and HomePod variants have encountered difficulty in their set-up or configuration while trying to connect them to their personal or home systems. This is thought (somewhat understan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2020 18:52

The Motorola Revou is India's first Android 10 4K TV

There are a lot of smart TVs on the Indian market these days. However, none of them have an OS based on Android 10 - until this one. The Motorola Revou also has an inbuilt soundbar rated for up to 50W of audio power, a MediaTek ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 18:14

Xiaomi has been holding another flash sale for the Redmi Max 98. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Smart TV Max stats from Xiaomi reveal the 98-inch set has monthly sales 30 times higher than its rivals and has found a home in 290 Chinese cities

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max from Xiaomi has apparently taken China by storm. Xiaomi has revealed some statistics about the giant television, including that its monthly sales are 30 times higher than its rivals in the same-size ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Dec 2020 20:57

The Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro offers a 300 ppi display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro launches: Spec upgrade from the original Mi EBook Reader that holds up well against the Kindle Oasis

Xiaomi has launched the Mi EBook Reader Pro as expected and has revealed the e-reader’s specifications. Naturally, the Mi EBook Reader Pro is a step up from the non-Pro variant, but at a regular price of 1,299 yuan (US$198) the ne...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2020 17:48

The Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro will be launched on Dec 15. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro appears in promo image ahead of imminent launch with 1,099 yuan (US$168) initial price tag

Xiaomi has revealed its upcoming Mi EBook Reader Pro, which will be officially launched on Tuesday, December 15. A promo image of the device has been released that shows the electric paper book decked out in black with a touch but...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2020 19:33

Apple is offering gift cards or discounts with its Black Friday through Cyber Monday event. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday: US$150/£120/€150 with a MacBook Pro 16 purchase or US$50/£40/€50 with an iPhone 11

Apple is running a gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Qualifying purchases will see the buyer rewarded with a card worth from US$25/£20/€25 up to US$150/£120/€150. The deal includes many major Apple products suc...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 07:44

Nokia's new flagship TV. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Streamview is an Austrian-based retailer specializing in TVs and streaming boxes. Its latest launch is for new Nokia TVs for the European market. They have 32- to 75-inch screens, most of which are also 4K and support Dolby Vision...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 22:26

The new Cosmos Max home theater projector. (Source: Nebula)

Nebula announces new Cosmos and Cosmos Max home projectors

Nebula is a brand that has seen success on crowdfunding websites for its portable, compact projectors. Now, it is back with a more conventional launch for its new Cosmos and Cosmos Max products. They are rated for 1080p and 4K res...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 23:23

Invisible light beams can be used to transmit and receive data at 20 Gbps+ speeds. (image Source: TeleGeography)

Google is introducing 20 Gbps Internet connections over "beams of light" for Sub-Saharan countries

If satellites and atmospheric balloons are simply too expensive to boost Internet signals across the world, Google now plans to use light beams to connect underdeveloped areas. The first country to benefit from wireless optical ne...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Nov 2020 14:00

The new HU85LA CineBeam Laser Projector. (Source: LG)

Disney+ is now compatible with 4K LG CineBeam projectors

LG recently added 4K or 4K/UHD LED and laser variants to its high-end CineBeam projector line-up. Now, the OEM has announced that they can now access the Disney+ app directly from their smart-TV-like interface. This means it will ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2020 18:36

The Amazon Echo Studio contains five carefully positioned speakers and costs from US$199.99/£189.99/€199.99. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo Studio and Harman Kardon Citation 200 top DxOMark's new speaker evaluation charts

The noted smartphone camera ranking specialist DxOMark has moved into rating wireless speakers and has now published a couple of charts showing the devices that have impressed the most. Topping the Essential chart is the Amazon Ec...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2020 16:32

Currently SpaceX launches new Starlink satellites every two weeks (image: SpaceX)

Starlink: SpaceX triples download speed in just two months

After the first download benchmarks were leaked just a few months ago, the latest confirmed speed tests show that Starlinks satellite based internet has tripled its download speeds in that period. This makes SpaceX a serious compe...

Cornelius Wolff, 08 Nov 2020 12:38

61% of US households with smart home devices polled plan to buy a smart doorbell in the next 12 months

Video doorbells enable the user to see who is at their door on their smart screens or mobile devices. A recent study indicates that 10% of US households with high-speed internet surveyed owned one of these devices in the second qu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 19:31

Samsung SmartThings Find service now live (Source: Samsung)

Samsung SmartThings Find gets launched globally

Introduced as a new part of the SmartThings app, SmartThings Find is now available for all Samsung users worldwide. This is a new way to locate a range of select Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and earbuds at once thank...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2020 11:24

The interest in smart home devices among different household types. (Source: Parks Associates)

Having a home security system may make it more likely for you to buy a smart home device

A new research report has concluded that 63% of households with residential security equipment in the US are now considering buying a smart home device in the next 12 months compared to 40% of broadband internet-using households. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2020 23:17

The PlayStation 5's Media Remote. (Source: Sony)

These are the entertainment apps to be available on the PlayStation 5 from launch

A Sony executive's latest blog post has revealed that 6 different major content-streaming platforms will be compatible with the PlayStation 5 from day 1. They include Spotify, YouTube, Disney Plus and Netflix, which will get their...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:48

AirTags may go places you might not expect. (Source: USPTO via PatentlyApple)

A new leak may reveal the full potential of Apple's upcoming AirTags

Apple is now slated to finally unleash its long-awaited AirTags in 2021. These new products are currently widely accepted to be this OEM's answer to products such as Tile anti-loss wireless accessories. However, according to leaks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:09

The FreeBuds Studio are official. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei introduces its FreeBuds Studio headphones and Sound speaker

Huawei's major product launch of today (October 22, 2020) served to announce the Mate 40 phablet series and also several "companion" devices for it. They include the rumored FreeBuds Studio, the first ANC headphones from this line...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2020 21:20

The successor to the Redmi Note 9 is coming. (Souce: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note X or Redmi Note 10: Specs of the Redmi Note 9's successor start to surface

Six months after the release of the Redmi Note 9, Xiaomi is set to launch a direct successor. Apparently, though, the new phone may not be named the Redmi Note 10 at all and could opt for something a bit...grand to go with the imp...

Ricci Rox, 22 Oct 2020 14:08

EZVIZ releases the C3X night-vision security camera in the UK

The C3X is an external home-security camera of the type that integrates AI so as to distinguish potentially dangerous moving objects such as people and cars in the vicinity from others such as animals. Its maker EZVIZ also claims ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2020 18:54

LG's rollable 65-inch Signature OLED R TV has gone on sale in Korea for around US$87,000. (Image: LG)

LG's cutting edge rollable TV hits the market for US$87,000, hints at future smartphone or tablet applications

LG has finally released its Signature OLED R rollable television. The device uses a 65-inch flexible OLED panel that can roll out of sight into its base, which is designed to look like a piece of furniture when not in use. It also...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Oct 2020 12:06

OPPO launches its first-ever TVs with a 65-inch QLED flagship model

OPPO unveiled products new to this OEM during its October 19, 2020 Wisdom Life conference in China. They include its first-ever TVs, which run on a version of ColorOS developed specially for this new category. They have 4K panels,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2020 19:23

TCL launches its 4K Android TVs in the US

TCL now sells its 4-series smart TVs in the US. These 4K Android devices support Google's Assistant and have Chromecast functionality. They are available in 50-, 55- and 75-inch variants, some of which are already on sale for 2020...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 00:42

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker. (Source: WinFuture)

Rumor | Xiaomi will launch the Mi Smart Speaker in Europe soon

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker is a Google Assistant-enabled device that was launched in India recently alongside the Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve. It has a 63.5 millimeter (mm) driver rated for 12 watt (W) audio and has an LED acc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 00:28

Apple announces Homepod Mini, a tiny smart speaker with a big feature set

Apple announced the new Homepod Mini, a tiny smart speaker. The device features a single high-range driver and two subwoofers, as well as plenty of software smarts. Key features include Apple's trademark ecosystem integration, inc...

Sam Medley, 13 Oct 2020 19:26

The iPhone 12 series and HomePod Mini are leaked in full color ahead of their launch

The next Apple Special Event is scheduled for today (October 13, 2020) - the same day on which Evan Blass has decided to leak high-quality renders of the products thought to be involved in all their new colors. They comprise all 4...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2020 18:53

Nokia launches 6 new Android TVs via Flipkart

Nokia has added updated models to its range of smart TVs sold through Flipkart in India. They include 2 new 43-inch units as well as the 2 new 32- and 50-inch sizes hinted at in an earlier leak. This new series has speakers tuned ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2020 00:19

The US Senate releases its report on digital markets. (Source: Flickr)

A US Senate Subcommittee report concludes that Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon "abuse" their positions in their markets

The United States Senate had earlier commissioned an investigation into claims that the "Big Four" tech companies - Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google - exert monopolies on the main sectors in which they operate, and, furthermore,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Oct 2020 23:40

Realme SLED 4K 55-inch Android TV comes with a new RGB backlighting technology. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme launches the world's first SLED 4K 55-inch Android TV with a 108% NTSC color gamut coverage

Realme has announced a new Android smart TV with a unique display technology it called Spectral Power Distribution. The Realme SLED 4K 55-inch Android TV uses RGB light in the initial stage of picture formation, which the company ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Oct 2020 16:08

Nokia hypes its new TVs. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia teases a new smart TV launch

Nokia started selling its Android-powered TVs in the Indian market earlier in 2020. Now, its website is building hype for two new models for this series, one of which may be more wallet-friendly than its predecessors. They are to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2020 18:47

Samsung is expected to integrate Mini-LED backlighting with future QLED TVs. (Image source: Samsung - Q8CN QLED)

Samsung wants to take charge of the Mini-LED TV market in 2021 by shipping over two million units

Samsung appears to be targeting the Mini-LED TV market according to a new report from market analyst TrendForce. Apparently, the South Korean OEM is aiming to ship over two million Mini-LED TVs worldwide in 2021, with potential cu...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Oct 2020 10:59

The new Mobvoi Home Treadmill. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi breaks into the smart home-gym market with its new treadmill

Mobvoi is an OEM perhaps best known for its TicWatch line of wearables. However, it has branched out into other device classes as of late. The latest example of this diversification is the Home Treadmill, a new piece of remote gym...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2020 18:02

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch smart TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi TV)

Xiaomi launches two 82-inch Mi Master Series TVs: 4K model for 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) or 8K mini-LED variant for 49,999 yuan (US$7,326)

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch Mi Master Series smart TVs in China. The 4K model is priced at 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) and comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate and MEMC. The 8K “Extreme Anniversary Edition” utilizes a mini-LED panel...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2020 11:21

lHuawei has a plan for its "AI Life" strategy. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may release HarmonyOS in 2020, but only to developers

The latest word on HarmonyOS, Huawei's alternative to Google's AOSP-based Android, was that it would not be available until 2021 at the earliest. Now, a new report claims that the OEM will release the software to developers as ear...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2020 19:45

The new Amazon Echo Show 10's display can follow the user around the room

Amazon has made the latest generations of its Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show smart speakers official. The latter still has an in-built screen; however, this one can swivel around on its base so as to keep a user in the "eyeline" of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2020 18:58

The new Mi TV Master Ultra Edition features a narrow bezel design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi TV Master Ultra Edition promo teasers confirm imminent launch for the 82-inch 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity

Xiaomi has a special launch coming up in a few days, with the unveiling of the 82-inch Mi TV Master Ultra Edition 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity. It’s claimed this will be the world’s first mass-produced 5G/8K mini-LED TV, an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 12:12

The Ring Always Home Cam brings an autonomous drone into your house for home security. (Image: Ring)

Ring teases home security drone straight out of a dystopian nightmare, due 2021

Amazon-owned connected home security brand Ring has raised eyebrows with the launch of the Ring Always Home Cam. The device combines a charging base with an in-door camera drone that will activate on the detection of movement and ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Sep 2020 12:11

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings numerous visual enhancements for current Xiaomi TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's MIUI for TV 3.0 starts rolling out bringing a clearer UI layout and nifty dynamic animations with it

Xiaomi announced MIUI for TV 3.0 back in July and now it seems some users in China have started receiving the update. MIUI for TV 3.0 offers a new refined layout for the user interface, a selection of viewing modes, and dynamic an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 10:59

TV Plus: now on premium smartphones. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung ports its free TV Plus app to newer Galaxy S- and Note-series smartphones

Samsung US has announced that the OEM's TV Plus app is coming to smartphones. This means the 2020 and 2019 Galaxy Note and S flagships will be able to access this service, whereas it had only been available on smart screens prior ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 18:27

The latest Chromecast device, according to a new leak. (Source: WinFuture)

Google's upcoming smart speaker and Chromecast device are allegedly leaked in full ahead of their launch

Google has indicated that it will launch new smart home products alongside the Pixels 5 and 4a (5G) at these smartphones' launch at the end of September. However, a leaks site may have spoiled any surprise left in conjunction with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 00:56

The 55-inch model of the Redmi TV A Series is the first to be launched. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Smart TV A55 launched at an attractive price of 1,777 yuan (US$262) as the first of a series of five new smart TVs

Redmi has announced its new A Series of smart TVs for the Chinese market. The series will initially consist of five different-sized devices, with the Redmi Smart TV A55 being the first one to launch. Xiaomi is offering this 55-inc...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Sep 2020 13:36

Connected health in the home is on the rise. (Source: Parks Associates)

42% of US households with broadband internet now own at least one health-related device

Connected health devices are electronics that can provide links to organizations such as the Mayo Clinic or Electronic Caregiver so as to help monitor or even treat a patient in their own home. A new survey indicates that their ad...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2020 19:36