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TTGO T-Internet: A compact single-board computer that supports PoE, Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi

The TTGO T-Internet is a new and versatile developer board that Lilygo has based on an ESP32-WROVER-B module. The single-board computer supports PoE, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2020 15:43

An OPPO smart TV will have to face the established competition from rivals like Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

OPPO joining OnePlus by entering the crowded affordable smart TV market to take on Realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi

The affordable smart TV sector is about to get much more competitive now it seems OPPO will be joining OnePlus by offering its own entry-level televisions. The two OEMs will be taking on strong rivals with products such as the Rea...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2020 02:49

The Xiaomi Redmi AX5 is a cheap Wi-Fi 6 router. (Image source: Giztop)

Xiaomi announces Redmi AX5 Wi-Fi 6 router for 229 yuan (US$32); international pre-order available for US$55.99

Xiaomi has announced a new affordable Wi-Fi 6 router in the form of the Redmi AX5. The device has been given a price tag of 229 yuan (US$32) and can be pre-ordered internationally for US$55.99. The Xiaomi Redmi AX5 Wi-Fi 6 router ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jun 2020 22:00

Kimχ Micro: A powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi that supports PCIe cards

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi has been presented. Called the Kimχ Micro, the Raspberry Pi Zero-sized micro SBC has a quad-core processor and a mPCIe slot for adding PCIe cards.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2020 19:20

The Sony WH-1000XM4 will come in two colours. (Image source: Gear Patrol)

Leaked Sony WH-1000XM4 listing confirms June 23 release date, no aptX support and last-generation QN1 noise-cancelling processor

Dell Canada has launched the WH-1000XM4, confirming a June 23 release date. The retailer has confirmed that Sony's next-generation headphones will not support the aptX or aptX HD Bluetooth codecs. Additionally, Sony has made no ba...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2020 14:39

The Redmi Smart TV X55 and X65 are currently on sale. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Super low-priced Xiaomi Redmi Smart TV X sets go on sale: 2,999 yuan (US$424) for the X65 and just 1,699 yuan (US$240) for the Redmi Smart TV X55

The new Xiaomi Redmi Smart TV X sets have gone on sale, with customers currently able to choose between the Redmi Smart TV X55 and the Redmi Smart TV X65. The 4K smart televisions, which have a screen ratio of up to 97% and utiliz...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jun 2020 04:01

The Micro:bit STEM for Lab kit promises to make it easier to use the Raspberry Pi for STEM learning. (Image source: Overfulfil Technology)

Raspberry Pi: Cheap expansion board promises to make it easier to use the popular single-board computer for STEM learning

A new expansion board promises to make it easier to utilise the Raspberry Pi for STEM learning. Called the Micro:bit STEM for Lab kit, the expansion board provides a simple way to connect multiple sensors and an OLED display to th...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2020 23:09

The Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K offers a 3000:1 contrast ratio. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals the Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K: Short-focus projection for up to 150-inch large screens priced at 14,999 yuan (US$2,121)

The Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K has been unveiled, bringing 4K resolution and high brightness to up to 150-inch screens. The Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K has a normal listed price of 14,999 yuan (US$2,121) but is on offer du...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jun 2020 23:51

The Realme Watch has a health monitor and 14 sport modes. (Image source: Realme)

Realme becomes the new Xiaomi by selling over 15,000 smart TVs in under 10 minutes and 15,000 Realme Watches in just two minutes

Realme has been celebrating some impressive sales figures over the last few days. First the Chinese OEM announced it had sold 15,000 smart televisions in barely 10 minutes and then shortly after 15,000 units of the Realme Watch we...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2020 23:14

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap Hi-Fi system with multiroom, network streaming, Spotify and Tidal support

With the NanoSound One, you can transform the Raspberry Pi into a versatile audio system with an integrated Hi-Fi DAC. The NanoSound One supports multiroom, Spotify and Tidal among other music streaming services.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:56

Nokia unveils new Smart TV with Android, JBL sound and built-in Chromecast support

Nokia has announced a new Smart TV, complementing the 55-inch model that it released some time ago. The new 43-inch model features Android TV, integrated JBL speakers and supports 4K HDR10 content.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:43

Lilygo T-Watch K210: A cheap base for a smartwatch with a display, camera and Wi-Fi

The TTGo T-watch K210 could be the basis for a smartwatch project, with Lilygo incorporating a display, a camera and Wi-Fi. The K210 supports Bluetooth 4.2 and has a USB Type-C port, too.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2020 14:28

Seeed Studio has brought Bluetooth, Ethernet and Wi-Fi to the BeagleBone Green Gateway. (Image source: Seeed Studio)

Seeed Studio brings Bluetooth, Ethernet and Wi-Fi to the BeagleBone Green Gateway

The Seeed Studio BeagleBone platform has received an upgrade. Released as the Green Gateway, the small single-board computer now supports Bluetooth, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The improved connectivity comes at the cost of two USB ports,...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2020 22:18

The Google Android TV dongle will apparently come in three colours. (Image source: XDA Developers)

FCC confirms Google Android TV dongle and multi-function remote

The FCC has confirmed that Google will be shortly releasing an Android TV dongle. Apparently codenamed Sabrina, the device will be available in three colours and will support Dolby Vision. The Google Android TV dongle will retail ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2020 21:01

Samsung releases new Exynos 850 SoC for low-cost smartphones

Merely a week after it released a 5G-ready Exynos 880, Samsung has released a new Exynos 850 SoC. The 8nm chip consists of eight ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz, comes with a Mali G-52GPU, and supports a single 21MP or dual...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jun 2020 13:44

Intel Elkhart Lake with Gen11 graphics is expected to cater to IoT applications. (Image Source: TechPowerUp)

Intel Elkhart Lake with Gen11 graphics surfaces on 3DMark; Gen9.5 UHD Graphics 630 is nearly 4x faster in Time Spy, but that's okay

The first 3DMark scores of an Intel Elkhart Lake engineering sample have surfaced. Elkhart Lake's Fire Strike and Time Spy scores indicate that Gen11 GPU in this processor lags behind considerably compared to Gen9.5 UHD Graphics 6...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Jun 2020 11:27

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a cheap and simple surveillance camera system

A new project transforms the humble Raspberry Pi into a simple and affordable surveillance camera system. Using just a Raspberry Pi, Python, a motion detector and a Raspberry Pi camera, the project can email you photos if you are ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2020 20:33

The Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant is currently less than half price at Best Buy. (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Lenovo Smart Clock: Pick up the smart home device with Google Assistant for less than half price

The Lenovo Smart Clock is currently on offer at Best Buy. The useful smart home device is usually priced at US$79.99, but it has been reduced by US$40 at the moment, bringing the price down to a very tempting US$39.99. The Lenovo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 May 2020 21:20

The new UDOO BOLT GEAR is aimed at DiY fans as it comes with a programmable Arduino coprocessor. (Image Source: UDOO.org)

UDOO BOLT GEAR is an affordable mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen Embedded APUs, offers Arduino support

This mini PC is designed for industrial or commercial applications that require rapid prototyping, as well as for entertainment and DIY projects like arcade-style video game systems, as it comes with the latest Arduino programmabl...

Bogdan Solca, 29 May 2020 20:03

The Redmi Smart TV X55 has a metal frame. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Smart TV X55 has its price slashed before launch to match the 55-inch Honor Vision X1 Smart TV

The Redmi Smart TV X55 from Xiaomi has had its price considerably slashed ahead of going on sale. The new price tag for the television is 1,699 yuan (US$237). This puts the Redmi Smart TV X55, which features a 4K screen and 32 GB ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2020 23:30

The Mi TV Stick will apparently launch later this month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Online event confirms Xiaomi Mi TV Stick; Android TV, 4K HDR and DTS-HD audio expected

Xiaomi has confirmed the Mi TV Stick during an online event. Expected to run Android TV and support 4K HDR along with DTS-HD audio, the Mi TV Stick may cost upwards of US$100.

Alex Alderson, 27 May 2020 13:44

The Redmi Smart X TV series will be available in three sizes. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Smart X TV series launched: X50, X55 and X65 4K TVs with MEMC motion compensation for under ~US$280

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Smart X TV series. Available in three sizes, the X50, X55 and X65 are all 4K TVs with MEMC motion compensation. Xiaomi has equipped all models with 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage. The Redmi Smart X ser...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2020 23:28

Udoo X86 II: A powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi that supports Windows and Arduino. (Image source: Mouser)

Udoo X86 II: A powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that supports Windows 10 and is Arduino compatible

The Udoo X86 II is a new alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi. The single-board computer (SBC) has been designed using an Arduino Leonardo-compatible platform and has a quad-core X86 processor.

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2020 19:28

A new electric screwdriver from Xiaomi will be released in India soon

Xiaomi likely to release a new electric screwdriver in India

Xiaomi India has teased the release of a new electric screwdriver in the market. It could likely be the successor to Xiaomi's Mijia Wiha screwdriver set, which was released over two years ago. Unfortunately, there is no release da...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 May 2020 10:30

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a NAS and a media center with free cloud storage

A new project can transform the humble Raspberry Pi into a media center in a rather simple manner. The Pi can access both locally stored data and data stored in the cloud.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2020 15:43

Lilygo: A customisable smartwatch with touch, Wi-Fi and Arduino support that will set you back less than US$25

Lilygo has presented its latest smartwatch, the TTGO T-Watch-2020. Highly customisable, the device has a 1.54-inch touch display, Wi-Fi and supports Arduino. The Lilygo TTGO T-Watch-2020 costs less than US$25, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2020 00:23

The bounty of devices announced by Honor. (Image source: Honor)

Honor announces a plethora of smart devices, including Vision X1 series TVs and TWS Earbuds X1

Honor has announced a host of smart devices, including Vision X1 series TVs and TWS Earbuds X1. Complementing the MagicBook Pro 2020 and ViewPad 6, smart devices range from a vacuum to a kettle and an ultra-sonic toothbrush.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2020 15:00

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart home centre with IKEA TRÅDFRI and Home Assistant support

A new project turns the Raspberry Pi into a control centre for smart home gadgets. The project supports both IKEA smart lighting and Home Assistant.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 16:41

Powerful and well-equipped: New single-board computer with Ryzen processor and M.2 ports released

The CAPA13R is a new and compact single-board computer based on an AMD Ryzen processor. Developed by Axiomtek, the CAPA13R has numerous ports and two M.2 slots.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 16:35

Jetson Xavier NX: NVIDIA launches its powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi with AI acceleration

The NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX is a particularly powerful single-board computer; well beyond the capabilities of Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. The board boasts special AI acceleration and is available to order for US$399.

Alex Alderson, 15 May 2020 19:45

The Mi TV Stick is essentially just a smaller Mi Box S. (Image source: Gearbest)

Gearbest confirms Xiaomi Mi TV Stick with 4K HDR and Android TV ahead of imminent release

Gearbest has confirmed that Xiaomi will be shortly releasing a Mi TV Stick. Building on the Mi Box S, the Mi TV Stick will support 4K HDR, DTS-HD audio, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick will come preloaded...

Alex Alderson, 15 May 2020 12:19

NoiseFit Endure: An inexpensive smartwatch with 20 days battery life, IP68 certification and a heart rate sensor. (Image source: Noise)

The NoiseFit Endure, a smartwatch with 20 days battery life, IP68 certification and a heart rate sensor, is now shipping for INR 3,999 (~US$53)

With the NoiseFit Endure, you get an inexpensive smartwatch with not only 20 days of battery life, but also with IP68 certification and a heart rate sensor. The NoiseFit Endure also has a 1.28-inch circular LCD panel, over 100 wat...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2020 18:54

Tinker Edge R: Asus presents a new and powerful Raspberry Pi alternative with AI support

Asus has launched a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi. Called the Tinker Edge R, the single-board computer is well suited for AI applications thanks to its powerful components.

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2020 17:01

GoPro released the Hero 8 Black last October. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 8 or GoPro Max successor with dual-screens leaked ahead of probable Q3 2020 release

The first information about the next GoPro action camera has leaked. A successor to the GoPro Hero 8 or GoPro Max and, the unit will feature an updated UI, Bluetooth 4.2 and 802.11 ac Wi-Fi. The camera may even have dual-screens t...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2020 21:16

Vivo reportedly working on an in-house chipset

A trademark application filed in September 2019 reveals that Vivo is reportedly working on an in-house chipset. It reveals very little about the specifics of the chipset, or even if it is intended for smartphones. It does, however...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 May 2020 23:22

OKdo E1: An ultra-low-cost developer board

With the E1, OKdo has introduced a new developer board that is as small as it is affordable. Based on the NXP LPC55S69JBD100 microcontroller, the board has a host of other features, making it ideal for industrial IoT or automation...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:58

The Xiaomi Youpin EDON foldable fan. (Image source: Xiaomi via Gizmochina)

Xiaomi presents a foldable pedestal fan that is also a humidifier and an air purifier

Released via its Youpin platform, the Xiaomi EDON is an extendable floor fan that also serves as a humidifier and air purifier. The fan is wireless too and can be used set on the floor.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:40

Wireless charging via NFC is now a thing

NFC-based wireless charging will make its way to future smartphones

It will soon be possible to charge appliances using your smartphone's NFC chip. The Global NFC Forum just approved a standard that allows for wireless charging at 1W via the medium. It is meant for devices such as smartwatches, wi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 20:02

The Sonos ARC, Five and Sub (3rd generation). (Image source: WinFuture & @rquandt)

Leaks confirm updated and new Sonos speakers to launch on June 10

Details and marketing images of new Sonos speakers have leaked. Featuring a new soundbar, the trio of speakers will start at £499 and will launch on June 10.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 13:58

With PoE: New Raspberry Pi alternative also supports TPM 2.0, RS-232 DB9 and RS-485

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi is now available. The Banana Pi BPI-F2P also allows the connection of external devices, but it has a different focus than the popular Raspberry Pi.

Alex Alderson, 01 May 2020 13:44

Over 10 million gamers used Xbox Game Pass last quarter (Image source: Microsoft)

Opinion | Almost 1.5 percent of the entire world was on Xbox Live last quarter, thanks to COVID-19: Will Project xCloud and PS Now make the PS5 and Xbox Series X redundant in a post-COVID world?

Microsoft's Satya Nadella said that record numbers of users logged onto Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live, and Project xCloud over the past few months. With social distancing set to remain, this raises questions about the future of gaming...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 16:03

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a tabletop weather forecast with an ePaper display

Combining a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ and off-the-shelf parts, the project requires no 3D printing or soldering. Suitable even for beginners, the resulting unit can deliver weather forecasts on its easy to read ePaper display.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:41

LattePanda: Make your own portable retro games console running Windows 10

The GreatScottLab has turned a single-board computer into a particularly affordable Windows 10 tablet. The portable device features a large touchscreen and should be well suited for enjoying retro video games.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2020 21:46

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is rumoured to retail for US$799. (Image source: WinFuture / @rquandt)

DJI Mavic Air 2: Official images of the new drone and accessories leak ahead of imminent release

Drone specialist DJI is on the verge of presenting version 2 of the Mavic Air. Ahead of its expected release, marketing renders and a complete specification sheet have leaked, leaving little to the imagination.

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2020 21:28

Upcoming Stadia games might use Project Chimera to ease development (Image source: Google)

A ten person team building Skyrim? Google's Project Chimera set to revolutionize Stadia game development through machine learning

A senior Google Stadia executive claimed that that the company's Project Chimera neural network system could be used by developers to craft detailed, open world titles at a fraction of the cost. While Stadia might not be long for ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Apr 2020 14:15

Intel releases its first-quarter financial results for 2020

Intel has revealed that it has made US$19.8 billion in revenue for the first 3 months of 2020 (or 1Q2020). This represents a 23% increase year-on-year (YoY). The vast majority of its "key business" divisions (PC-centric and data-c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 19:01

ODROID-C4: An inexpensive and powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that even supports PSP emulation

Hardkernel has introduced a new single-board computer and a compelling alternative to the Raspberry Pi. The ODROID-C4 should convince with its affordable price and high computing power.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 23:05

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact weather station

Based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a community project has transformed the popular single-board computer into a compact weather station. Comparatively easy and inexpensive to create, the system can be wall-mounted and features a ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 22:20

Raspberry Pi: New operating system brings a Windows XP feel to the popular single-board computer and supports old video games

A new operating system for the Raspberry Pi is available. This should trigger nostalgic feelings among numerous users and is visually reminiscent of Windows XP and also supports old software with various emulators.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2020 19:40

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into an inexpensive thermal camera

A new project has transformed the Raspberry Pi into a thermal imaging camera. Using the housing of a discarded microwave detector, the Apollo Pi Thermal Camera is based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a 1.3-inch display and a Therma...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2020 15:58