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New smart home gadgets are headed to India. (Source: TechLife)

Realme will launch its first-gen Air Purifier in India soon

TechLife is Realme's new brand that covers smart home lifestyle gadgets and appliances. It has announced a new product launch for its Indian audience, to be held in late September 2021. This event will bring TechLife's vacuum clea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:58

The next-gen Echo Show could literally follow the user around. (Source: Amazon)

Rumor | Amazon will unveil a fully robotic version of the Echo Show 10 in September 2021

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2021 18:25

OPPO will launch a new wearable and a TV alongside the K9 Pro

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 22:52

The Vaonis Hyperia starts at US$45,000. (Image source: Vaonis)

The Vaonis Hyperia telescope has a 61 MP full-frame sensor that delivers impressive space photos

Vaonis has announced the Hyperia, a telescope that it claims is one of the most powerful of its kind on the market. The Vaonis Hyperia is over two metres tall, weighs 75 kg and can shoot in up to 61 MP.

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 16:43

The iPad mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max both feature an A15 Bionic SoC, but they differ slightly. (Image: Sanjiv Sathiah/Notebookcheck)

Both the CPU and GPU of the A15 Bionic in the iPad mini confirmed slower than the iPhone 13 Pro in our early testing

We’ve got our hands on the new iPhone 13 Max Pro and the iPad mini 6. Both feature Apple’s 15 Bionic with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU configuration, but we have confirmed the performance of the chip in the iPad mini is indeed slower...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2021 13:47

Rumor | Motorola will launch a new TV alongside its first tablet in India

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bez...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 23:45

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

Reolink's latest home security camera has go-to specs such as spotlights, two-way audio, microSD card support and the option of truly-wireless battery power. However, it also has something new to this brand: dual lenses. They enab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 18:28

The Proscenic A9 does its job well, but it is big and expensive. (Image source: Proscenic)

The Proscenic A9 is a smart air purifier with Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations

Proscenic already sells several smart home appliances, of which the A9 air purifier is the latest. The Proscenic A9 packs plenty of functionality, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations. Sadly, it suffers from some dr...

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 18:19

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Hisense representatives have attended the 2021 Global Laser Display Industry Forum in Beijing, China to expound its success in making and selling laser TVs. The OEM now claims to have increased their shipping volumes even more in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2021 20:59

The latest Xiaomi electric scooter variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition of the Scooter Pro 2 in Europe

As part of its live-streamed product launch of today, (September 15, 2021) Xiaomi has announced when its electric Scooter Pro 2 will hit the German market in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed special edition form. It has many specs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:30

The Mesh System AX3000. (Source: Xiaomi)

The new Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is rated for wide-area Wi-Fi 6 coverage and support for over 250 devices at once

Xiaomi's latest mesh networking system comes in a pack of just 2 tower-like "nodes"; nevertheless, the OEM asserts this is all that is needed to allow the AX3000 to emit fast Wi-Fi 6 signals over an area of just over 370 square me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2021 15:00

The VAVA Chroma projector. (Source: VAVA)

The VAVA Chroma launches as an ALPD 4.0-enhanced RGB short-throw laser projector via Indiegogo

VAVA asserts that its latest high-end 4K UHD laser projector can support a home-theater experience without the need for heavy curtains at any time of day. This is due to its 2,500-lumen brightness, not to mention the latest genera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2021 19:45

The latest Sony soundbar comes with in-house features rated for room-filling quality audio

Sony's new A5000 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as do many premium soundbars these days. However, the OEM also seeks to set this product apart with its in-house Vertical Surround Engine, Sound Field Optimization and S-Force PRO F...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 16:54

LG touts the XBOOM 360 speaker as a high-end home accessory rated for a 3D audio experience

LG has introduced a new addition to the XBOOM Bluetooth speaker series to the US market. The new 360 variant's design might make it an ideal fit for the high-tech home. The resulting "conical-cylindrical" form factor is rated for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 14:51

The new Fire Stick 4K Max. (Source: Amazon)

Amazon takes the Fire Stick 4K to the Max with Wi-Fi 6 and upgraded internals

Amazon has announced that the latest version of its Fire TV Stick is called the Max variant. The accessory still streams in 4K; however, its new MediaTek processor supports Wi-Fi 6 and is paired to more RAM in this generation. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 23:33

The ViewSonic X1000-4K has a 0.25:1 ultra-short-throw ratio. (Image source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic X1000-4K: An ultra-short-throw projector with a 4K resolution, an integrated soundbar and up to a 150-inch projection

ViewSonic has introduced its first ultra-short throw beamer, the X1000-4K. The LED projector offers a 4K resolution, among other things, and can output at 100-inches when just 38 cm away from a wall. A maximum projection of up to ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Sep 2021 00:27

TCL's 8K TV event is coming up. (Source: TCL)

TCL sets a date for the launch of its 2021 8K mini-LED TVs

TCL has announced that it will debut its "Premium 2021 X Series Mini LED 8K TVs" in September 2021. This event will also see the launch of the OEM's latest projectors and products. TCL asserts that the new devices will revolutioni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2021 18:28

The Redmi Max 86 and Redmi Max 98 smart televisions are only officially available in China at the moment. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Max 86 and Redmi Max 98 smart TVs get super-sized price cuts

The massive Redmi Max 98 smart TV is back on sale in Xiaomi’s homeland of China with an even cheaper price tag. In addition, the 86-inch model has also been reduced and is now back to its launch price. The 98-inch Redmi Max suppor...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2021 12:05

The new PTZ security camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's Indian Smarter Living 2022 conference unveils a new 2K home security camera, a Gigabit router and...some sneakers

Xiaomi's smart-tech event of today (August 26, 2021) was perhaps dominated by the launch of 2 new Mi Notebooks and the Mi TV 5X in India. However, there were one or two other appearances at this show, such as the new Mi Router 4A ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2021 21:22

The new Tronsmart Studio speaker. (Source: Tronsmart)

The latest Tronsmart Studio portable speaker has a metal chassis and a 5,000mAh battery

Tronsmart has announced the Studio 30W SoundPulse as its latest wireless speaker. It is rated to cover an open space of up to 10 meters in size with 2.1 channel sound for up to 15 hours per charge. Unlike most portable accessories...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2021 14:24

TCL's latest 5- and 6-series TVs are out now. (Source: TCL)

TCL's latest 5- and 6-series models are now Google TVs with Dolby Vision HDR and VRR

TCL has announced updates to its 2020 5- and 6-series big screens. They, like their predecessors, remain QLED and mini-LED respectively; however, they drop the Roku OS of yesteryear for the new Google TV software. It confers an up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2021 17:57

Xiaomi's CEO and the new Sound speaker. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finds its new Sound with its latest smart speaker

The new Mi Mix 4 dominated its product launch today (August 10, 2021); however, this did not stop its maker introducing new ecosystem products to go along with it. The new Xiaomi Sound is a speaker that shares an audio partnership...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 17:57

Lei Jun introduces new Mi TVs. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils new OLED versions of its premium and 6-series smart TVs

Xiaomi has updated its line of smart TVs today (August 10, 2021) with new OLED-enabled models. This comes with an ultra-high contrast ratio, HDR10+ and "True 10-bit" color on the new 6-series. For those in need of even more premiu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 17:24

A new Chromecast might launch soon. (Source: Google)

Google registers a potential new Chromecast with the FCC

Google might have something to debut alongside its new Pixel 6 series in October 2021: a new Chromecast. The Mountain View giant has had a new device certified by the FCC, in a leak that reveals specs most likely associated with a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 23:39

LG releases its latest TONE FREE TWS earbuds to the US market

The TONE FREE DFP8Ws (or FP8s) are the latest generation of LG TWS earbuds that come with their own UV-emitting charging case for an "auto-cleaning" feature. The OEM has announced pricing and availability for these allegedly bacte...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 19:36

Oppo Watch 2 smartwatch now available with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 and ColorOS Watch 2.0 (Source: SPARROWS NEWS)

Oppo unleashed the Snapdragon 4100-driven Watch 2 smartwatch, but only for China

Although it does not take big steps forward in terms of design, the Oppo Watch 2 comes with solid improvements over its predecessor on the inside. With 1 GB of memory and 8 GB of internal storage, the new smartwatch sports a Qualc...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2021 18:35

Huawei launches the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro, equipped with a 4G-only Snapdragon 888 and some superb camera hardware

Huawei has now unveiled its newest flagship phones, the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50 Pro. The two phones offer something rather interesting in the form of a 4G-only Snapdragon 888 SoC, but that should be offset by some impressive cam...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2021 15:33

Xiaomi has globally launched five new smart products to its AIoT range. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi globally launches the Mi Electric Scooter 3, Mi Router AX9000, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27, and the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

Xiaomi has globally launched five AIoT products as part of its Smart Living for Everyone event. The announced items were the Mi Router AX9000, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27, Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, and the Mi Electric...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jul 2021 22:50

Sony launches its latest Glass Sound Speaker, the LSPX-S3

Sony has debuted the LSPX-S3 as the latest in its line of Glass Sound Speakers. Like its predecessors, it can blend "seamlessly" into any home's decor due to its ability to mimic a lamp with its candle-effect LEDs, visible through...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 15:53

The SIGNATURE OLED R is now available in the US. (Source: LG)

LG releases its "unprecedented" rollable TV to the US market at an extensive price

The SIGNATURE OLED R is a first-gen rollable TV, and as such incorporates cutting-edge technology in order to come in a completely new, motor-powered form-factor. However, its novel features come at a sky-high price, as US custome...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 15:09

The FCC approves new Dizo button-phones. (Source: FCC via GSMArena)

Update | Realme will launch its first-ever button-phones soon under its new Dizo brand

Dizo is Realme's first spin-off under its new TechLife smart product ecosystem. This branding has been spotted on 2 new feature phones, rumored to be called the Star 500 and 300. With removable batteries to power their tiny screen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 15:43

From today's perspective, classic games like the original Doom certainly do not require much computing power (Image: Next-Hack)

Ingenious modders run Doom on an Ikea lightbulb

The tiny microchips that are built into smart home devices don't just control the lighting of our homes, apparently they can also entertain us in an entirely different manner by running the very first iteration of a beloved first-...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Jun 2021 15:56

LG unlocks Dolby Vision HDR on certain TVs. (Source: LG)

LG gives some premium 2021 TVs more of a gaming edge with an update to Dolby Vision HDR

LG announced support for Dolby Vision at the launch of TVs such as the 2021 OLED C1- and G1-series. Now, the OEM has released the firmware that activates this spec on these devices. Moreover, the feature works with HDR at 4K/120Hz...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 16:37

The Echo Dot, Ring Doorbell, and Galaxy Watch 3 have been deemed super creepy by Mozilla. (Image source: Mozilla/Amazon/Samsung - edited)

Mozilla roasts the Amazon Echo Dot, Ring Video Doorbell, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 for being "super creepy"

Mozilla, the organization behind the popular Firefox browser, has taken some pot-shots at popular tech gadgets for being “super creepy”. The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker, Ring doorbells and cameras, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jun 2021 12:30

Realme introduces its second-gen smartwatch. (Source: Realme)

Realme announces a global debut for its Watch 2 and 2 Pro, if not its laptop

Realme has released its Watch 2 and 2 Pro to the European market today (June 16, 2021), during an event also rumored to reveal the OEM's first-gen laptop. This did not transpire as anticipated, although the launch did show the bra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 21:47

The JMGO 01 and 01 Pro are both relatively affordable ultra-short projectors. (Image source: JMGO)

JMGO 01 and JMGO 01 Pro: Reasonably priced ultra-short-throw projectors with Leica optics for Pro model

The JMGO 01 and JMGO 01 Pro are both ultra-short-throw projectors that undercut their competitors on price. The pair support Amazon Alexa and should last up to 45,000 hours, while the 01 Pro also features Leica-optimised optics.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2021 17:04

OnePlus TV U1S series is available in three screen sizes. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus launches TV U1S series in three screen sizes starting from ₹39,999, OnePlus TV Camera also announced for big screen video calls

OnePlus has introduced three new additions to its upper midrange U-series smart TV range in 50, 55, and 65-inch variants. The new U1S series feature largely similar specifications as the previous 55U1 with some features removed to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jun 2021 20:00

Acer's gaming business is getting stronger. (Source: Acer)

Acer reports a return to seven-year highs with its May 2021 revenue

Acer has announced that its latest round of consolidated revenue (for May 2021) was its best for 7 seven years. These earnings, which totaled about US$895 million, grew by nearly 23% year-on-year (YoY). The OEM's gaming arm grew b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 19:41

Even the Mi 11 Ultra might look outdated soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | A late-2021 flagship Xiaomi phone with an under-display camera, 120W charging and UWB is on the way

Currently, Xiaomi's most premium Android smartphones include the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi Mix Fold. However, the renowned leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have information on an impending successor that could blow even these super-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 18:57

Is this Realme's first laptop? (Source: Twitter)

Realme teases a product that looks very like the OEM's first-gen laptop

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth's latest tweet hints strongly at the imminent launch of this company's inaugural laptop. Judging from a possible product teaser included with this post, the machine is intended to be a MacBook clone, along ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 16:56

The Mission Battery Base. (Source: Mission Accessories)

A new accessory to make the HomePod Mini wireless debuts via crowdfunding

Have you ever wanted to carry your HomePod Mini around with its audio still playing in the process? Now you might be able to, should Mission Accessories get its new Kickstarter campaign funded. It claims that its new Battery Base ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2021 16:08

Popular Yaber Y31 1080p mini LED projector on sale for just $205 USD right now (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Popular Yaber Y31 1080p mini LED projector on sale for just $205 USD right now

Manufacturer promises "6-month back" and "3-year warranty" with "lifetime professional technical support" should something go wrong with the projector. The low price and small size make the Yaber Y31 worth considering for quick on...

Allen Ngo, 27 May 2021 02:36

Google will finally launch Fuchsia OS soon, albeit on just one smart home device

Fuchsia is the name of an in-house OS Google has reportedly had in the works for years. Now, it is finally due to see a roll-out on one of the OEM's more recent smart-home products. The Nest Hub is slated to start using this new s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2021 14:29

The OnePlus smart TV's camera could be controlled by remote or facial recognition. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Sony - edited)

OnePlus patents TV with pop-up camera that watches you watching television even if you move

The Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has patented an idea for a smart TV that incorporates a rotating pop-up camera in its body. While other companies have already released televisions with static pop-up cameras, this OnePlus smart TV...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 May 2021 13:05

The OnePlus TV 40Y1 is a new entrant to the affordable OnePlus Y-series Android TV family. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus launches TV 40Y1 40-inch smart TV in India, will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of ₹21,999 from May 26

OnePlus has expanded its affordable Y-series Android TV portfolio with the introduction of the OnePlus TV 40Y1. The TV 40Y1 features the same specifications as the TV 43Y1 with the exception of screen size. The OnePlus TV 40Y1 wil...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2021 11:21

Google will open a new type of Store soon. (Source: Google)

Google unveils plans to open its inaugural physical Store soon

Google is a technology giant that has sold products exclusively through its official online stores throughout its history. However, it is now breaking that trend with an imminent brick-and-mortar equivalent, located near its New Y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 23:10

LG will bring out a new "Plate" series of panels soon, according to a new leak

LG has reportedly chosen a slightly odd moniker for its next generation of products. It has trademarked the term Plate, and has done so in various different iterations that suggest the new line is to be applied to a range of displ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 22:30

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Realme will launch its first-gen Air Purifier in India soon

Rumor | Amazon will unveil a fully robotic version of the Echo Show 10 in September 2021

OPPO will launch a new wearable and a TV alongside the K9 Pro

The Vaonis Hyperia telescope has a 61 MP full-frame sensor that delivers impressive space photos

Both the CPU and GPU of the A15 Bionic in the iPad mini confirmed slower than the iPhone 13 Pro in our early testing

Rumor | Motorola will launch a new TV alongside its first tablet in India

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

The Proscenic A9 is a smart air purifier with Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations

Hisense is even more certain than ever that laser TVs are the future

Xiaomi launches the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition of the Scooter Pro 2 in Europe

The new Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is rated for wide-area Wi-Fi 6 coverage and support for over 250 devices at once

The VAVA Chroma launches as an ALPD 4.0-enhanced RGB short-throw laser projector via Indiegogo

The latest Sony soundbar comes with in-house features rated for room-filling quality audio

LG touts the XBOOM 360 speaker as a high-end home accessory rated for a 3D audio experience

Amazon takes the Fire Stick 4K to the Max with Wi-Fi 6 and upgraded internals

ViewSonic X1000-4K: An ultra-short-throw projector with a 4K resolution, an integrated soundbar and up to a 150-inch projection

Elecrow CrowPi 2 electronics learning laptop hands-on: Raspberry Pi 4 laptop for students

TCL sets a date for the launch of its 2021 8K mini-LED TVs

Redmi Max 86 and Redmi Max 98 smart TVs get super-sized price cuts

Xiaomi's Indian Smarter Living 2022 conference unveils a new 2K home security camera, a Gigabit router and...some sneakers

The latest Tronsmart Studio portable speaker has a metal chassis and a 5,000mAh battery

Rockspace AC2100 hands-on: Slightly outdated, but still an excellent router for the average user

TCL's latest 5- and 6-series models are now Google TVs with Dolby Vision HDR and VRR

Xiaomi finds its new Sound with its latest smart speaker

Xiaomi unveils new OLED versions of its premium and 6-series smart TVs

Google registers a potential new Chromecast with the FCC

LG releases its latest TONE FREE TWS earbuds to the US market

Oppo unleashed the Snapdragon 4100-driven Watch 2 smartwatch, but only for China

Huawei launches the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro, equipped with a 4G-only Snapdragon 888 and some superb camera hardware

Xiaomi globally launches the Mi Electric Scooter 3, Mi Router AX9000, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27, and the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

Sony launches its latest Glass Sound Speaker, the LSPX-S3

LG releases its "unprecedented" rollable TV to the US market at an extensive price

Update | Realme will launch its first-ever button-phones soon under its new Dizo brand

Ingenious modders run Doom on an Ikea lightbulb

LG gives some premium 2021 TVs more of a gaming edge with an update to Dolby Vision HDR

Mozilla roasts the Amazon Echo Dot, Ring Video Doorbell, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 for being "super creepy"

Realme announces a global debut for its Watch 2 and 2 Pro, if not its laptop

JMGO 01 and JMGO 01 Pro: Reasonably priced ultra-short-throw projectors with Leica optics for Pro model

OnePlus launches TV U1S series in three screen sizes starting from ₹39,999, OnePlus TV Camera also announced for big screen video calls

Acer reports a return to seven-year highs with its May 2021 revenue

Rumor | A late-2021 flagship Xiaomi phone with an under-display camera, 120W charging and UWB is on the way

Realme teases a product that looks very like the OEM's first-gen laptop

A new accessory to make the HomePod Mini wireless debuts via crowdfunding

Deal | Popular Yaber Y31 1080p mini LED projector on sale for just $205 USD right now

RAVPower PD Pioneer 40W 2-Port Fast Charger Hands-on Review

Google will finally launch Fuchsia OS soon, albeit on just one smart home device

OnePlus patents TV with pop-up camera that watches you watching television even if you move

OnePlus launches TV 40Y1 40-inch smart TV in India, will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of ₹21,999 from May 26

Google unveils plans to open its inaugural physical Store soon

LG will bring out a new "Plate" series of panels soon, according to a new leak

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