A hacker managed to get Ubuntu up and running on an iPhone 7
Redditor newhacker1746 managed to get Ubuntu up and running on an A10-powered Apple iPhone 7, after using the Checkra1n jailbreak exploit.
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Raspberry Pi: The YARH.IO Micro 2 transforms the popular single-board computer into a handheld computer
The latest device from YARH.IO makes the Raspberry Pi even more portable. The appropriately-called YARH.IO Micro 2 has an IPS display, a keyboard and a replaceable battery. The YARH.IO Micro 2 can be purchased as a complete unit o...
Amazfit teases the GTR 2 LTE and offers some help with choosing a smartwatch from the growing Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 family
Amazfit has teased another member of the growing GTR 2 and GTS 2 family in the form of the upcoming Amazfit GTR 2 LTE. This latest addition will bring the total of smartwatches in this range to six SKUs. Fortunately, Amazfit has p...
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...
Raspberry Pi: Bring the mini-ITX form factor to the Compute Module 4 with the Over:Board
The Over:Board is a carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 that turns the compact machine into a mini-ITX motherboard. The Over:Board features a host of I/O, including dual HDMI and USB 2.0 ports. There is a PCI-Expre...
GK3V: A mini-PC with a 2.5-inch drive slot and a VGA output
The GK3V is a Gemini Lake Refresh-based mini-PC with a built-in VGA output. The device also has two HDMI ports, 8 GB of RAM and four USB ports. There is even space for a 2.5-inch drive, which supplements the device's built-in stor...
The NexDock 360 transforms a smartphone or Raspberry Pi into a 2-in-1 laptop
Nex Computer has returned with its latest laptop shell, the NexDock 360. The machine features a 13.3-inch touchscreen in a 2-in-1 convertible form factor, along with a 44 Wh battery, a large trackpad and inputs to connect a smartp...
Amazfit GTR 2e and Amazfit GTS 2e smartwatches officially launched in the US: Blood-oxygen saturation measurement and up to 45 days of battery life for US$139.99
The Amazfit GTR 2e and Amazfit GTS 2e smartwatches from Huami have now officially become available to customers in North America. Both watches are priced at US$139.99, with the main differences between them being design and batter...
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is to launch in India with pre-order bundles including a free case and Galaxy SmartTag
Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy S21 flagship series on January 14, 2021 in India. However, interested consumers in this market can now "pre-reserve" one of these phones ahead of this date with a special "VIP P...
CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses
Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB camer...
Sony allegedly confirms that only the PlayStation 5 Classic Edition is coming to India at the console's launch
Sony India has confirmed that it has finally set a release date for the PlayStation 5 (PS5): February 2, 2021, although pre-orders start from January 12 in the country. However, those hoping to reserve a Digital Edition have had t...
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allegedly does a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and explodes while charging
An owner of a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has taken to Reddit to report about the gadget exploding while it was being charged. Apparently, it was the global version of the Mi Band 5 wearable and was not a copy or mishandled i...
Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTags leak ahead of next week's Galaxy Unpacked event
The Galaxy S21 series may be Samsung's next flagship products, but the South Korean company has other exciting devices in the works too. According to several pictures, Samsung plans to announce not only the Galaxy Buds Pro, but th...
OnePlus Band price, specs, design, and launch date leaked as the company starts officially teasing the upcoming fitness tracker
OnePlus has started officially teasing its upcoming fitness tracker that will feature useful tools such as SpO2 blood saturation monitoring and real-time heart-rate tracker. The alleged OnePlus Band price in India and its launch d...
Samsung may have an Apple AirTag rival to launch alongside the Galaxy S21 series
According to a slew of recent certifications, Samsung has a new product called the Galaxy Smart Tag in the works. It, as the name suggests, is a Tile- or AirTag-like gadget that can connect to a phone via Bluetooth in order to loc...
OnePlus Band incoming to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in the budget fitness tracker market
The OnePlus Band is seemingly in the works and should soon be ready to challenge the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 in the budget wearable sector. Rumors state that the OnePlus Band will be unleashed with a sub-US$40 price tag and may be launch...
LG Stylo 7: a new leak points to 4G/LTE and 5G variants
An alleged successor to LG's Stylo 6 phablet had previously shown up in renders hinting at a highly original, pen-centric rear panel design. Its latest leak does not bear this out: however, it does purport to reveal a "Samsung Gal...
DJI responds publicly to its US blacklisting
The drone-maker DJI is one of the latest companies to be placed on the US Administration's Entity List. The OEM has reacted with a bemused message posted to its official Twitter account, in which it denies doing anything to warran...
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will get the Mi 10 Ultra's 120W charging speed
New year, new Xiaomi Mi-series flagships...plus the company's highest-end charging tech, it seems. However, the latest leak on this subject suggests that this 120 watt (W) standard will be reserved for the upcoming series' Pro var...
Amazfit Bip U Pro now available in the US sporting blood-oxygen level measurement and built-in Amazon Alexa for US$69.99
The Amazfit Bip U Pro fitness smartwatch is now available to customers in the US at a price of US$69.99 with free shipping. Buyers of the wearable from Huami will get to enjoy built-in GPS, Amazon Alexa assistance, and over 60 spo...
Realme CEO publishes more Realme Watch S Pro teasers ahead of its imminent launch
The Realme Watch S Pro is almost upon us, but CEO Madhav Sheth has found time to publish several teasers of the upcoming smartwatch. The Realme Watch S Pro will have an AMOLED screen, up to 14 days of battery life, GPS and a heart...
OnePlus unveils a new, color-changing concept device based on the 8T
OnePlus' Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition may have to step aside: it has a new sibling with even more advanced and futuristic features. This 8T Concept has a rear panel with color-changing technology, designed to both indicate notif...
DJI and SMIC join Huawei on the US' Entity List
SMIC is a chipmaker that recently reported the development of its own 7 nanometer (nm) node. However, its plans for this silicon may have become somewhat limited, as the outgoing Trump administration has followed through on a thre...
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini fitness smartwatch with 24-hour heart-rate monitoring and SpO2 measurement now available for US customers at US$99.99
The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini fitness smartwatch from Huami is now officially available to shoppers in the US. The wearable, which comes with a heart-rate monitor, PAI health assessment system, and SpO2 level measurement, is priced at US...
Realme Watch S Pro key details and launch date revealed: Blood oxygen monitor and 14-day battery life in Realme's first premium smartwatch
Realme has started revealing some of the details about its upcoming Watch S Pro device, including the launch date for the high-end wearable. The Realme Watch S Pro comes with a blood oxygen and heart-rate monitor, built-in dual-sa...
Apple Watch Series 7 with under-display camera and Touch ID button could become a reality if related patents come to fruition
A couple of Apple Watch-related patents could give an indication of the direction Apple is taking in regard to a potential Apple Watch Series 7 device. One of the patents details a Touch ID button for the smartwatch while the othe...
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 ...
ZimaBoard: Hackable mini-PC, server and single-board computer unveiled
The ZimaBoard is an unusual-looking machine, and one that serves as a mini-PC, a server and a single-board computer. The ZimaBoard features an Intel processor and is passively cooled.
Hackboard 2: A single-board computer that supports Windows 10 and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi
The Hackboard 2 is an Intel-based single-board computer that is also compatible with the Raspberry Pi. The machine runs Windows 10 or Ubuntu natively and retails for US$99. The Hackboard 2 features 4 GB up DDR4 RAM and 64 GB of eM...
Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular-single board computer into a showpiece with the Solid Copper Maker Block Case
Desalvo Systems has introduced a new version of its Maker Block Raspberry Pi 4 case, which it has machined from a solid block of copper. Appropriately called the Solid Copper Maker Block Case, the case is likely to draw attention ...
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 receives new firmware update to fix sleep-tracking issues
Xiaomi has released a new firmware update for the Mi Band 5 activity tracker. The software has been pushed out to deal with problems with the accuracy of the sleep-tracking function, with a few other minor additions such as extra ...
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...
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...
Realme Watch S Pro: Realme's first premium smartwatch with large AMOLED and built-in GPS coming soon
Realme is gearing up to release a new smartwatch into its wearable lineup in the form of the Realme Watch S Pro. The device has already been leaked via the FCC and now Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth has been continuously...
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei makes progress with his new start-up
Carl Pei announced a decision to leave OnePlus, a smartphone OEM he helped set up, earlier in 2020. Now, he has reportedly attracted US$7 million in capital for his new business from various private investors. It is also apparentl...
Creative Outlier Air V2 Hands-On Review: An upgrade on an excellent pair of TWS earbuds for US$20 less
The Outlier Air V2 may be Creative's best TWS earbuds yet. Retailing for US$79.99, the earbuds offer a more refined experience than the Outlier Gold without any real compromises. The switch away from the awkward buttons of the Out...
The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo
Bomaker is not what could be called a household name in the home-theater projector market; nevertheless, it has made some attention-grabbing claims for its product freshly put up for crowdfunding. They include the ability to throw...
Honor Router 3 Hands-On Review: Stylish, affordable and with a good feature set
The Honor Router 3 offers good looks, fast connectivity and more versatility than many routers that internet companies provide. The Router 3 is not without its issues though, as we have discovered during our time with the device.
realme Watch S in review: A lot of smartwatch for little money
Stroke upon stroke. The realme Watch S scores points with smart functions, health monitoring, and long battery life. The round smartwatch in an attractive aluminum case is already the second watch from realme. The manufacturer, which operates under the umbrella of the Chinese electronics group BKK, apparently strives for a high rating for all its products, not only for its smartphones.
1.30" | 29 g
1.30" | 29 g
The next Apple TV is now slated to launch on December 8, 2020, A12Z Bionic chip in tow
The "Apple TV 2020" is now set to be introduced on December 8, 2020. This event may be an under-the-radar affair, but is touted to unveil a new 4K device with 64 to 128GB storage options. It is now also thought to be powered by an...
nerdytec launches the Couchmaster CYCON2, a new lapdesk for gaming
A lapdesk is a cushioned prop for a keyboard and mouse that might make it easier to use these peripherals while sitting on a couch. nerdytec has announced a second generation of its example of this accessory, the Couchmaster CYCON...
The inCharge cable is back with 100W X and X Max variants
The start-up RollingSquare scored a major crowdfunding win with its original inCharge product, a miniature cable that clicks together with magnets to form a keychain for portability. Now, it is back with a new version, rated to de...
Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fitness tracker in the review: Better than its predecessor and significantly cheaper.
Adapted. Unlike Galaxy Watch, which has a few special features, Samsung's Fitness Tracker is just one of many. The nearly 100 Euros (~$121) of the predecessor was kind of unreasonable; the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 costs scarcely half. Our test clarifies how the price-performance ratio is.
1.10" | 21 g
1.10" | 21 g
2.4-inch GMK NucBox mini PC is finally available
Advertised as the world's most powerful palm-sized 4K mini PC, the GMK NucBox surfaced in multiple reviews a few months ago and was supposed to become available for purchase in late October. Now, this minuscule mini PC is finally ...
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds launched with advanced hybrid ANC, touch controls and 60 ms Bluetooth latency
Razer has unveiled a new version a Pro version of its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has a redesigned charging case and silicone ear tips, unlike the original model. The new earbuds support adva...
CES 2021: registrations for this all-digital tech expo are now open
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that the upcoming 100% virtual version of its flagship conference is now taking registrations. They include a special reduced price from now until January 4, 2021. The actual...
GoPro gets to 40 million cameras sold in 2020
GoPro has posted "record-breaking" sales on its website due to its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2020 event. The OEM also now increased the number of its subscribers to over 670,000, compared to about 500,000 at last count. The latest...
The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form
Good news, Malaysian fans of the latest OnePlus special-edition flagship phone: it's coming to your market! Then again, there are just 10 of them, and they are only found in blind boxes to be sold via Lazada. This promotional even...
Qualcomm, TIM and Ericsson claim the new long-distance mmWave 5G world record
The Italian carrier TIM, Ericsson and Qualcomm have collaborated on a project to push millimeter-wave 5G reception beyond its current limits. This work has resulted in the ability to pick this signal up at high speed from 6.5 kilo...
FriendlyELEC releases the NanoPi R4S for US$45
The NanoPi R4S is now orderable from FriendlyELEC. The single-board computer starts at US$45 and comes with a Rockchip RK3399 chipset. The device is available with 1 GB or 4 GB of RAM and an optional CNC metal case.
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