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NordicTrack’s adjustable dumbbells have voice-controls. (Image source: NordicTrack via Amazon)

New NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells can be controlled using Amazon's Alexa

NordicTrack has launched the iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells, which you can control with voice commands via Alexa. The weights can adapt to loads from 5 to 50 lbs (~2.3 to 22.7 kg).

Polly Allcock, 12 Jan 2022 14:29

Sonos wins its legal case against Google. (Source: Sonos)

Google faces a ban on some Pixel phones and Nest smart home devices as it loses a patent-infringement case to Sonos

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Google has infringed on multiple patents held by the audio company Sonos with features baked into some of its Nest-brand smart speakers, as well as into some ol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 00:26

The VAVA Chroma projector beat the GPD WIN 3 to become the highest-funded campaign on Indiegogo in 2021. (Image source: VAVA/GPD/Indiegogo - edited)

VAVA Chroma triple laser projector beats GPD WIN 3 to become Indiegogo's 2021 campaign champion with US$7.59 million funding

The VAVA Chroma triple laser projector has pipped the Lomi compost maker to become the highest-funded campaign on Indiegogo in 2021. The triple laser projector attracted over US$7.5 million in funding and even beat out the highly ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2022 18:52

The Alto range of soundbars. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL unveils its new Alto 7- and 9-series soundbars

TCL has brought its latest range of soundbars to keep its line of TVs company at CES 2022. They comprise 2 new additions to the OEM's Alto 7 and 9 series. They upgrade to the latest in-house RayDanz and Master Sound Calibration te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:05

The Sleep Number 360 smart bed has many features, including snoring detection. (Image source: Sleep Number)

Sleep Number's new smart bed adapts to your needs and can adjust to prevent snoring

Sleep Number has revealed its latest smart bed, the New Sleep Number 360. The device has features including temperature regulation and snore detection.

Polly Allcock, 06 Jan 2022 20:17

TCL's new near-100 inch model. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL's TVs go up to 98 inches in its latest CES showcase

TCL has brought its latest and highest-end TVs to CES 2022, its 98-inch Class XL model included. This QLED device is joined at the show by examples of the OEM's proprietary OD Zero mini-LED such as the X925 PRO. This 4K flagship i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 20:14

The Ring Glass Break Sensor can detect when your windows are smashed. (Image source: Ring)

Ring Alarm now has a glass break sensor, to detect if your windows are smashed

Ring has announced the Glass Break Sensor, which you can connect to its alarm system. The new sensor can detect if your windows are cracked or smashed from up to 25 ft away.

Polly Allcock, 06 Jan 2022 19:25

Razer has announced its new Smart Home app and Chroma Smart Home Program for RGB peripherals

CES 2022 | Razer's new Smart Home app will let you control all your RGB devices with a smartphone

Razer will soon let users control their RGB-enabled devices with a smartphone app called Razer Smart Home. It has also invited other OEMs to join the ecosystem via the Razer Chroma Smart Home Program, which includes the likes of N...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 19:00

The Roborock S7 MaxV will be available in three configurations. (Image source: Roborock)

CES 2022 | Roborock S7 MaxV presented as three variants with a 3-in-1 cleaning dock

Roborock has revealed the S7 MaxV, to be available as a standalone robot vacuum or with two cleaning docks. The S7 MaxV Ultra will be the flagship model, which has a 3-in-1 cleaning dock. The Roborock S7 MaxV will be available fro...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 12:29

The new Samsung gaming monitor. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung previews its first-ever 4K/240Hz monitor ahead of CES 2022

Samsung will almost certainly have a bevy of new monitors to debut at CES 2022; however, it seems the OEM just couldn't wait to show some of them off ahead of time. They include the latest addition to the Odyssey gaming line, with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2022 19:03

LG teases its new OLED EX technology. (Source: LG)

LG teases its next-gen OLED EX-based TVs ahead of CES 2022

LG has introduced its latest form of organic light-emitting diode technology as OLED EX. The OEM claims that this new type of panel incorporates deuterium to further enhance display brightness and performance in the resulting TV s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 17:04

Samsung Electronics will provide smart tech for homes in Eco Delta City. (Image source: Samsung C&T)

Samsung Electronics announces that it will establish smart homes in pilot smart city

Samsung Electronics has revealed that it will supply smart homes in a new smart city with several appliances. Eco Delta Smart City will be built in Korea, with an initial demonstration zone due to be finished in 2023.

Polly Allcock, 29 Dec 2021 11:05

Deal | Zigma Aerio 300 air purifier now shipping for $169 USD with AI learning capabilities and strong software support

The Zigma app can log daily air quality levels and allow users to set different PM2.5 boundaries for the purifier to respond accordingly. The software is much more developed than the simpler ones from other manufacturers.

Allen Ngo, 24 Dec 2021 03:13

Huawei's latest smart glasses. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei unveils its new, HarmonyOS-powered smart glasses

Huawei has rounded its bumper product event of today (December 23, 2021) out with the introduction of new smart glasses. These accessories are, like their predecessors, equipped with speakers and mics for hands-free use and entert...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2021 22:54

Some Amazon Fire TV Omni Series users can now use a Zoom app on their TV. (Image source: Amazon Fire TV)

Amazon brings Zoom to Fire TV Omni Series in time for the holidays

You can now start and join Zoom meetings on the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series. The Zoom app is currently available to users in the US and Canada, and it aims to make calls to loved ones over the festive season and beyond more straigh...

Polly Allcock, 23 Dec 2021 12:11

The LG StanbyME comes with a built-in stand. (Image source: LG)

LG StanbyME: Strange Smart TV unveiled with a touchscreen, a built-in battery and a rotating stand

LG has abandoned TV conventions with the StanbyME, a Smart TV that dovetails the LG Objet series. Not only does the StanbyME have a battery, but it also has a touchscreen and a large stand.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 20:00

Samsung's new 8KTVs will use MiniLED technology for better local dimming (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung aims to sell more 8KTVs than 4K OLED TVs in 2022, per report, with a raft of 8K MiniLED models expected early next year

According to a report in The Elec, Samsung is planning on launching a raft of MiniLED 8K TVs in 2022, using its "Neo QLED" technology. Samsung's 2022 flagship lineup will also feature new 4K OLED TVs, including some with panels so...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Dec 2021 22:17

The Wemax Go is touted as the thinnest ALPD projector on Indiegogo

The Wemax Go is a DLP projector rated to throw an up to 120-inch image with HDR support and a maximal brightness of 600 ANSI lumens. However, unlike most products with such specs, it is also designed to be just 1 inch in height. I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2021 18:42

Matter's connectivity protocol could improve connectivity between smart devices from different companies. (Image source: Matter)

The Matter connectivity standard for TVs could give you more ways to control your smart device

The new Matter connectivity protocol could improve the interconnectivity between smart devices from different manufacturers. One element of this standard relates to TVs and streaming devices, which would mean that you could contro...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2021 15:25

Lenovo launches the Yoga T500 Play LED projector

Lenovo has launched a new projector under the Yoga brand in China. The T500 Play is an FHD variant of its line with a peak brightness of 700 nits. It has a large battery of just over 22,000mAh in capacity, and is thus rated for tr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 19:28

The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor retails for US$69.99. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon starts selling the Smart Air Quality Monitor globally; some orders will not ship until early January

Amazon has begun selling the Smart Air Quality Monitor, a device that it introduced last month. The Smart Air Quality Monitor is compatible with Amazon Alexa, but it will not ship until early January in the Eurozone or the US.

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 21:21

The Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 has a 4K panel that supports Dolby Vision HDR. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi TV ES50 2022: 50-inch Smart TV presented with Dolby Vision and MEMC support

Xiaomi has unveiled the TV ES50 2022, a Smart TV with slim bezels and a budget price tag. The TV ES50 2022 also offers 600 nits of peak brightness, MIUI for TV 3.0 software and Dolby Vision support, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 17:39

Omni launches a remote control that can keep working for years without batteries

The rise of the smart home has also seen the rise of the potential number of remote controls needed for all its new devices - or for the need to deplete one's smartphone battery for the same purpose. Now, however, Omni's latest un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 18:37

XGIMI announces Black Friday 2021 deals. (Source: XGIMI)

Deal | XGIMI puts its 4K and FHD Horizon-series projectors out there as Black Friday bargains

XGIMI asserts that it has an alternative to that new big TV purchase with coupons and deals on some of its Android-powered projectors instead. They include the high-end Horizon line, which has variants that support either FHD or 4...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 16:48

OPPO's alleged new earbuds. (Source: GizNext)

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged produ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 23:56

The JMGO U2 is available to order from US$2,599. (Image source: JMGO)

JMGO U2: 4K DLP laser projector that can create 100-inch images to ship from next month

The JMGO U2 is a 4K DLP projector that can project at up to 3,600 ANSI Lumens when paired with an ALR screen. JMGO will ship for the U2 from next month for Indiegogo InDemand orders, where it costs US$2,599.

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 15:36

MediaTek unveils the Pentonic 2000. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek's Pentonic 2000 chipset is here to help deliver the 8K 120Hz TVs of the future

MediaTek has unveiled a new flagship SoC for the next generation of premium big-screen devices. The Pentonic 2000 can support resolutions of up to 8K and refresh rates of 120Hz. It can also allow OEMs to pack specs such as AV1 sup...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 21:29

An update Android app install screen. (Source: Reddit)

An Android user can now use their smartphone to get applications onto some of their TVs

Some Android TV users on Reddit have noticed that their big-screen devices are now appearing as connected devices when it comes to installing Google Play Store apps on their smartphones. This means the mobile devices can now be us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 21:44

Fourth-generation Amazon Echo devices can now detect moving objects. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo devices get motion detection feature using ultrasound

A new motion-sensing feature is available for fourth-generation Amazon Echo Dot devices. The tool uses ultrasound to detect motion in the room, activating other connected devices, such as turning on your smart lights.

Polly Allcock, 14 Nov 2021 20:16

TCL wins some CES 2022 nominations. (Source: TCL)

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

TCL announced a new line of 8K TVs, equipped with its in-house OD Zero technology, in 2021. Now, the OEM has announced that the flagship of this X9 line has won an CES 2022 Innovation Award, well in advance of the actual conferenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 18:11

LG USA holds a Black Friday sale. (Source: LG)

Deal | Get 2 LG XBOOM speakers for the price of 1 over the Black Friday season

LG is offering a free pair of its flagship TONE Free TWS earbuds with qualifying OLED TVs during its Black Friday event in the US for the second year running. However, the OEM has also come up with a new promotion by which some au...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 14:47

Samsung LPDDR5X memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung unleashes industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM

Built using the 14 nm technology, Samsung's first 16 Gb LPDDR5X memory chips promise to drive further growth beyond the mobile sector, also targeting 5G and AI applications, as well as the metaverse. The new 16 Gb LPDDR5X comes th...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2021 17:07

Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor detects harmful particles such as volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon launches a Smart Air Quality Monitor, with claims that it can improve your sleep

Amazon has announced its Smart Air Quality Monitor that alerts people when it detects harmful particles, such as carbon monoxide and dust. The device is compatible with Alexa Routines, which allow the monitor to trigger other smar...

Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2021 20:15

LG releases its latest FHD CineBeam projector to the US market

The latest LG CineBeam LED projector has debuted at under $900 in the US market. The OEM asserts that it can be set up anywhere thanks to its compact form-factor and "4-Corner" keystone technology. It is thus rated for clear, vivi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 17:33

Alphabet makes US$65 billion in revenue for the latest quarter of 2021

Google's parent company Alphabet has reported revenues of just over US$65 billion for the latest complete quarter of 2021 (3Q2021). This represented a 41% increase year-on-year (YoY); then again, only $18 billion remained as the s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2021 23:15

Wi-Fi-enabled Proscenic A9 air filtration system now on sale for $169 USD with Google Home and Amazon Alexa support (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Wi-Fi-enabled Proscenic A9 air filtration system now on sale for $169 USD with Google Home and Amazon Alexa support

The A9 integrates four filters in one drum with Wi-Fi controls and four adjustable speeds. It's quieter than expected in our testing particularly when set to lower fan settings.

Allen Ngo, 28 Oct 2021 07:35

Commodore has returned, but as a robot vacuum company. (Image source: C Commodore)

Commodore CVR200: Former home computing giant releases a new product in a bizarre transformation

Commodore has presented the CVR200, a model name that sounds like it should be a PC. Unfortunately, the reality is different and is just someone piggybacking on the Commodore brand name.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 18:59

The Redmi Smart TV X (2022) (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Smart TV X (2022) series debuts with 4K 120 Hz displays and an increase in prices from last year's models

Xiaomi has now debuted the next generation of TVs in its Redmi Smart TV X series. The aptly named Redmi Smart TV X (2022) series launched in China yesterday with 4K 120 Hz displays and a compilation of solid hardware. Pricing, how...

Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2021 10:46

Nanoleaf Lines are modular LED light strips (Source: Nanoleaf)

Nanoleaf Lines let you create your own smart home lighting design

Nanoleaf has released Lines, light strips from which users can create unique designs for their living space. These lights have many features, including lighting synced with your music, movie or game.

Polly Allcock, 18 Oct 2021 09:05

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced arrives alongside Android 11 on the Redmi 9T. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced and Android 11 updates land combined on the Redmi 9T globally

Xiaomi has sent out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update to a number of its more expensive phone. The company is now setting its sights towards the mid-range segment, starting with the Redmi 9T—with its Global version now getting...

Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2021 17:48

The Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version. (Source: TCL)

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

Thunderbird is an augmented reality (AR) -focused start-up supported by the display-centric OEM TCL. Now, the two brands have unveiled something apparently three years in the making: the new Smart Glasses Pioneer Version, with a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 18:41

GPC 2021 | Acer boosts its at-home entertainment and productivity portfolio with a new WQHD monitor and a 4K projector

Acer's new L811 laser-powered device is directed at those wishing to project their own 4K HDR10-compatible movies at home. For those who would prefer a monitor that could also support some image-editing work, there is the 27-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:10

The AIRROBO Robot Vacuum T10+ is now available to buy on Amazon (Source: AIRROBO)

AIRROBO launches the Robot Vacuum T10+ with a 45-day hands-free cleaning ability

Hong Kong-based AIRROBO has released a new robot vacuum, the T10+. This mid-range vacuum cleaner is auto emptying, meaning it can clean your home for up to 45 days without intervention.

Polly Allcock, 12 Oct 2021 23:02

Rumor | Verizon's next streaming box will double as a soundbar

Verizon's Stream TV is your fairly standard streaming box with Android TV. However, leaks from some official bodies have reportedly revealed that its next generation will have a much more interesting form-factor. It will apparentl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 18:46

The LG Cinebeam PF610P retails for €849 in the Eurozone. (Image source: LG)

LG Cinebeam PF610P: A portable projector that peaks at 1,000 ANSI Lumens and 120-inches

LG has unveiled the Cinebeam PF610P, a portable projector that is available for under €850. The 1080p projector can create up to a 120-inch image at 1,000 ANSI Lumens and a 150,000:1 contrast ratio.

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2021 00:37

The Sky Glass TV series features three display sizes. (Image source: Sky)

Sky Glass TVs presented with QLED 4K resolutions, integrated soundbars and support for a Microsoft Kinect-style accessory

Sky has released a trio of QLED TVs, all Smart TVs. The Sky Glass series is available in three sizes from 43 to 65-inches. All models feature integrated soundbars and will eventually support Microsoft Kinect-style accessories.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2021 14:05

The Google Nest Renew service helps customers to use more green energy (Source: Amazon)

Google announces cleaner energy features for its thermostats with Nest Renew

Google Nest has revealed a new service for its thermostat range. The company hopes that Nest Renew will optimize thermostats for greener energy use through several smart features, including Energy Shift. Nest Renew will be availab...

Polly Allcock, 08 Oct 2021 11:13

Ring releases Halloween-themed settings for its users (Source: Ring)

Ring releases new Halloween Quick Replies and other spooky settings

Ring has released several new Halloween settings allowing users to customize their doorbells to mark the holiday. These include new Halloween-themed Quick Replies, a feature released earlier this year.

Polly Allcock, 06 Oct 2021 10:49

The OPPO Watch Free is a new fitness wearable with payment support and an "eSports" mode

The Watch Free is OPPO's latest fitness tracker, and is equipped with an AMOLED display at a decent price. It supports up-to-date features such as over 100 sports modes and tracking for various health metrics. The new tracker-styl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:59

The OPPO K9 Pro is a new mid-range smartphone with novel promotional offers

OPPO has debuted 3 new products today (September 26, 2021). The OEM has already spilled many details for the K9 Pro, as well as its new TV, already. However, some juicy tidbits remain to be unveiled, the smartphone's unexpected ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 22:30

Smart Home

New NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells can be controlled using Amazon's Alexa

Google faces a ban on some Pixel phones and Nest smart home devices as it loses a patent-infringement case to Sonos

VAVA Chroma triple laser projector beats GPD WIN 3 to become Indiegogo's 2021 campaign champion with US$7.59 million funding

CES 2022 | TCL unveils its new Alto 7- and 9-series soundbars

Sleep Number's new smart bed adapts to your needs and can adjust to prevent snoring

CES 2022 | TCL's TVs go up to 98 inches in its latest CES showcase

Ring Alarm now has a glass break sensor, to detect if your windows are smashed

CES 2022 | Razer's new Smart Home app will let you control all your RGB devices with a smartphone

CES 2022 | Roborock S7 MaxV presented as three variants with a 3-in-1 cleaning dock

Samsung previews its first-ever 4K/240Hz monitor ahead of CES 2022

LG teases its next-gen OLED EX-based TVs ahead of CES 2022

Samsung Electronics announces that it will establish smart homes in pilot smart city

Deal | Zigma Aerio 300 air purifier now shipping for $169 USD with AI learning capabilities and strong software support

Huawei unveils its new, HarmonyOS-powered smart glasses

Amazon brings Zoom to Fire TV Omni Series in time for the holidays

LG StanbyME: Strange Smart TV unveiled with a touchscreen, a built-in battery and a rotating stand

Samsung aims to sell more 8KTVs than 4K OLED TVs in 2022, per report, with a raft of 8K MiniLED models expected early next year

The Wemax Go is touted as the thinnest ALPD projector on Indiegogo

The Matter connectivity standard for TVs could give you more ways to control your smart device

Lenovo launches the Yoga T500 Play LED projector

Amazon starts selling the Smart Air Quality Monitor globally; some orders will not ship until early January

Xiaomi TV ES50 2022: 50-inch Smart TV presented with Dolby Vision and MEMC support

Omni launches a remote control that can keep working for years without batteries

Deal | XGIMI puts its 4K and FHD Horizon-series projectors out there as Black Friday bargains

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

JMGO U2: 4K DLP laser projector that can create 100-inch images to ship from next month

MediaTek's Pentonic 2000 chipset is here to help deliver the 8K 120Hz TVs of the future

An Android user can now use their smartphone to get applications onto some of their TVs

Amazon Echo devices get motion detection feature using ultrasound

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

Deal | Get 2 LG XBOOM speakers for the price of 1 over the Black Friday season

Samsung unleashes industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM

Amazon launches a Smart Air Quality Monitor, with claims that it can improve your sleep

LG releases its latest FHD CineBeam projector to the US market

Alphabet makes US$65 billion in revenue for the latest quarter of 2021

Deal | Wi-Fi-enabled Proscenic A9 air filtration system now on sale for $169 USD with Google Home and Amazon Alexa support

Commodore CVR200: Former home computing giant releases a new product in a bizarre transformation

Redmi Smart TV X (2022) series debuts with 4K 120 Hz displays and an increase in prices from last year's models

Nanoleaf Lines let you create your own smart home lighting design

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced and Android 11 updates land combined on the Redmi 9T globally

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

GPC 2021 | Acer boosts its at-home entertainment and productivity portfolio with a new WQHD monitor and a 4K projector

AIRROBO launches the Robot Vacuum T10+ with a 45-day hands-free cleaning ability

Rumor | Verizon's next streaming box will double as a soundbar

LG Cinebeam PF610P: A portable projector that peaks at 1,000 ANSI Lumens and 120-inches

Sky Glass TVs presented with QLED 4K resolutions, integrated soundbars and support for a Microsoft Kinect-style accessory

Google announces cleaner energy features for its thermostats with Nest Renew

Ring releases new Halloween Quick Replies and other spooky settings

The OPPO Watch Free is a new fitness wearable with payment support and an "eSports" mode

The OPPO K9 Pro is a new mid-range smartphone with novel promotional offers

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