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Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware this year, according to Mark Gurman. (Image source: Apple)

AirTags, iMac redesign, MacBook Pro 14, new MacBook Pro 16 and more Apple hardware refreshes due by Q4 2020

From the MacBook Pro 14 to the iPhone 12 and everything in between, Apple is planning a bumper hardware refresh by the end of the year. Expect new iMacs, AirTags, Watch Series 6 and MacBook Pro 16 releases.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2020 19:06

The Magic Leap 1 didn't get anywhere near achieving target sales of 100,000 units. (Source: Magic Leap)

Once held up as the future of consumer AR, Magic Leap lays of 1,000 staff pivots to enterprise

Magic Leap has announced that it is cutting staff and reorienting from a consumer focus to an enterprise focus. The company blames COVID-19 for at least some of its woes but the reality is that it never really gained traction as i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Apr 2020 11:22

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

The 108MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor. (Source: Samsung)

600MP for the masses? Samsung outlines its plans for the image sensors of the future

A Samsung executive has written a piece on where this OEM's image sensor technology is headed. It includes claims that it is working on new components with qualities that beat those of the human eye. This includes estimated resolu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2020 17:31

The Redmi Band is likely to be renamed as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C for Europe. (Image source: xiaomishka.ru)

Low-cost Redmi Band fitness tracker to be released in Europe as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C

It seems likely that Xiaomi will release the very affordable Redmi Band onto the European market as the Mi Band 4C. The fitness tracker has been spotted in registration certificates as the Mi Smart Band 4C, but some detective work...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2020 14:36

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer in a Fallout 4 desk terminal

Based on the desk terminal from Fallout 4, the project features a 3.5-inch display and a 3D printed case. The result looks great, in our opinion.

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2020 20:15

The Mi Display 1A costs just CNY 699 (~US$99). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases its new budget conscious external monitor, the Mi Display 1A

Featuring a 23.8-inch IPS panel, the Mi Display 1A has three-micro-edge bezels and a viewing angle of up to 178°. Retailing for just CNY 699 (~US$99), the Mi Display 1A is likely to attract interest from those who are looking for ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2020 13:33

Raspberry Pi: Combine the power of up to seven Compute Modules with the Turing Pi Cluster Board

The Turing Pi Cluster Board turns up to seven Raspberry Pi Compute Modules into a powerful cluster device. The board can not only be used for network storage, but also as a platform for video games.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2020 19:16

The new MSI Optix MAG301CR is a 30-inch and 200 Hz VA panel with fast response times. (Image source: MSI)

MSI presents an ultra-wide & 200 Hz 30-inch gaming monitor

With the Optix MAG301CR, MSI has created a 21:9 monitor that not only has a 30-inch curved VA panel, but also one that supports up to 200 Hz refresh rates and AMD FreeSync. The Optix MAG301CR operates natively at 2,560 x 1,080 and...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2020 19:09

Xiaomi could be bringing three variants of the Mi Scooter to the European market soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumored Xiaomi Smart IoT product roadmap for Europe leaked - Mi TV Stick, Mi Smart Home Hub, and Mi Electric Scooter incoming

A supposed product roadmap revealing Xiaomi’s plans for the European market over the next few months has been leaked. The list contains already revealed items, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Mi AIoT Router, but there...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2020 10:53

The new 212 LTE modem for IoT. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest NB-IoT chipset needs only 1 microamp of charge in sleep mode

Qualcomm has launched the 212 modem, a new chipset for NB2 bands that needs as little as 2.2 volts (V) to function. This may be advantageous for internet-of-things devices that need to keep going on ultra-low power in the long ter...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 22:43

The Challenger ITX includes 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock releases the RX 5500 XT Challenger, an 8 GB GDDR6 ITX GPU

On the look out for a new GPU that fits your small form factor PC? Well, the RX 5500 XT from ASRock could be your best bet. Packing 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at 14 Gbps and a Navi 14 GPU that clocks up to 1,845 MHz, then RX 5500 ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 20:05

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a Pipboy

A community project posted has turned a humble Raspberry Pi into a working Pipboy. Loosely based on the Pipboy 2000 MK VI, the project features a 3.5-inch display, a powerbank and a rotary encoder.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 15:26

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 definitely coming as Huami reaffirms close business relationship

Huami has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is still on course to launch later this year and that the working relationship between the two companies is as strong as ever. Recent rumors had suggested that Xiaomi was considering t...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2020 12:15

The Mascobot is built around a Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Marco Mascorro)

Raspberry Pi: Popular single-board computer harnessed for open-source ventilator

Posted to GitHub, the Mascobot utilises a Raspberry Pi as part of an open-source ventilator. The project uses an Arduino and off the shelf parts, too. Testing is already underway, with human trials planned for the beginning of May...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 20:52

BreadBee: A tiny alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero that supports Linux. (Image source: Daniel Palmer)

BreadBee: A tiny alternative to the Raspberry Pi Zero that supports Linux and costs just US$10

The BreadBee is a very compact single-board computer that runs Linux. Developed by Daniel Palmer, the BreadBee features 64 MB of RAM, an MStar MSC313E Cortex-A7 SoC, two multi-pin headers and an RJ45 Ethernet port.

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 20:31

The Beanque has already reached its funding goal on Kickstarter. (Image source: Beanque)

Beanque: A 3-in-1 coffee maker with a ceramic burr grinder and USB Type-C charging

Billed as an electric grinder, an adjustable ceramic coffee mill, a measuring cup and a travel mug, the Beanque has already raised over US$15,000 on Kickstarter. The 3-in-1 coffee maker is available from US$49 and will ship in Jul...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 18:29

A mock-up of how the Surface Dock 2 could look. (Image source: Dr. Windows)

Surface Dock 2 to launch soon with USB Type-C alongside a new and more powerful Surface Connect charger

Not only is Microsoft said to be releasing a Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 this Spring, but it also has new accessories planned. While likely backwards compatible, they point towards Microsoft embracing greater connectivity opti...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 12:39

The Redmi AirDots feature a built-in microphone. (Image source: B&H)

Redmi AirDots 2 and Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones from Xiaomi likely to be announced soon

Recently spotted Bluetooth certificates have indicated an upcoming announcement of two new products from the Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi: the Redmi AirDots 2 and the Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones. The first Redmi AirDots have been...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2020 13:18

Creative Outlier Gold Hands-On Review: Excellent TWS earbuds for under US$100

The Outlier Gold offers impeccable value for money. While many of their competitors stretch into hundreds of dollars, Creative has kept the Outlier Gold below US$100. The company has not compromised on audio quality though, as we ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 23:55

EMB-2237-AI: The Pico-ITX board features an NXP i.MX8M processor. (Image source: Estone Technology)

Estone Technology EMB-2237-AI, a Raspberry Pi-sized SBC for Edge AI applications

Based on the NXP i.MX8M processor, the EMB-2237-AI features an Audio DSP, up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 8 GB of storage, along with support for PoE or Google Coral M.2 AI modules. Slightly larger than a Raspberry Pi, the EMB-2237-A...

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 14:24

A concept render of an Intel Xe GPU. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Xe-HP "High Performance" DG2 GPU spotted in open source documentation

We still have much to learn about Intel's Gen12 GPUs, but it turns out that Intel published information about the Xe-HP architecture in January. Spotted by @KOMACHI_ENSAKA in open-source documentation, the Xe-HP architecture will ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2020 22:15

The NanoCell 2020 series starts at US$599. (Image source: LG)

LG NanoCell 2020 TVs: Up to 8K, 86-inches and priced from US$599

The 2020-editions of LG NanoCell TVs range from 49-inches to 86-inches and come in 4K or 8K flavours. With some editions available to purchase now, LG will start offering 8K models from next month. Varying between US$599 and US$4,...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2020 22:05

The Vision X65 is Huawei's first OLED TV. (Image source: Huawei via JD.com & GSMArena)

Huawei launches the Vision X65, a 65-inch OLED Smart TV with gesture controls and a bezel-less design

Teased earlier this week, Huawei has now unveiled the Vision X65. Featuring a 65-inch OLED panel, fourteen hidden speakers and gesture controls, the Vision X65 certainly looks futuristic.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2020 15:14

Who knows when Intel Lakefield will arrive. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i5-L16G7 fails to impress in 3DMark Fire Strike

Spotted running in a Lenovo device, the Core i5-L16G7 is one of Intel's upcoming Lakefield processors. Sporting five cores but no Hyper-Threading, some people believe that the Core i5-L16G7 is underpowered.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2020 19:15

This is one of our favourites. (Image source: @REDOF03)

People have been having fun with the DualSense, Sony's PlayStation 5 controller

Sony unexpectedly announced the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller yesterday, but its design has had some unintended consequences. Not only did it cause its rival to trend on social media, but it has resulted in people making all ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2020 16:13

The Mi Air 2S offer twice the battery life that the Mi AirDots Pro 2 do. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Air 2S: Apple AirPods clones that offer 24 hours battery life, wireless charging and LHDC support

Fancy a cheap pair of Apple AirPods rip-offs? Well, Xiaomi has you covered with the Mi Air 2S. The TWS earbuds offer up to 24 hours battery life, support for the LHDC codec and wireless charging. Likely sold as the Mi AirDots Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 20:35

Apple is bringing at least two pairs of Bluetooth headphones to market this year. (Image source: Alejandro Luengo - Unsplash)

Apple targeting WWDC 2020 for over-ear headphones with AirPods X coming in September; plans to phase out the Beats brand afoot too

Details about Apple's first set of over-ear headphones have been released, along with information about the "AirPods Pro Lite". Apparently called the AirPods X, they are part of a wider plan to gradually wind up the Beats. 9to5Mac...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 20:15

POCO has plans to release a set of TWS earbuds. (Image source: POCO)

POCO puts TWS earbuds into development

Following in the footsteps of Xiaomi and countless other Android OEMs, POCO has confirmed that it is developing a set of TWS earbuds. Understandably, the news has got POCO fans excited.

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 20:09

The Redmi Band from Xiaomi has a color LCD. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's cheap and cheerful Redmi Band fitness tracker appears in series of unboxed and hands-on images

Live images of the upcoming Redmi Band from Xiaomi have made their way online, and the fitness tracker looks surprisingly good considering its ridiculously low price point. The Redmi Band features a 1.08-inch color LCD screen and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Apr 2020 12:14

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a handheld computer with the MutantC v2. (Image source: GitLab)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a handheld computer with a slide-out keyboard and display

A new project turns the Raspberry Pi into a completely portable PC with a display and a slide-out keyboard. Reminiscent of the HTC Dream, Sony VAIO UX or T-Mobile Sidekick, the MutantC_V2 also incorporates a built-in battery.

Alex Alderson, 06 Apr 2020 15:39

The Piputer, a compact mini PC. (Image source: u/remag293)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a compact handheld with a battery, keyboard and display

A community project has turned the Raspberry Pi into a surprisingly practical mini PC. Called the Piputer, the project integrates a battery, keyboard and display.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 21:34

PIM486 Enviro: HAT for Raspberry Pi turns the single-board computer into a smart home sensor with a display

The Pimoroni PIM486 Enviro is an expansion board for the Raspberry Pi, which has numerous sensors and its own LCD monitor. The HAT ships worldwide.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 21:29

Apple has plans to release multiple products at WDDC in June, apparently. (Image source: MacRumors forums)

Apple confirms that WWDC 2020 is going to be big amid rumours of a new MacBook Pro, Apple Air Tags and over-ear headphones coming to this year's conference

The alternative WWDC should be where Apple showcases some new hardware delicacies, according to one very active leaker. Apart from new over-ear headphones, Apple is set to unveil the long-rumoured Bluetooth tracker "Air Tags" and ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:30

A look at the project in action. (Image source: Kutluhan Aktar)

Raspberry Pi: New project brings adjustable air quality detector to the popular single-board computer

Fancy turning your Raspberry Pi into an air quality detector with a GUI? Well, now you can with a new project. Utilising an MQ-135 air quality sensor, the project promises to deliver accurate readings, which can be interpreted wit...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:20

Raspberry Pi: Add an M.2 2280 NVMe drive to the Raspberry Pi 4 for under US$25

The Raspberry Pi 4 is a powerful SBC, but now you can add an NVMe drive to the Pi Foundation's latest device. Using the Realtek RTL9210 controller, an M.2 NVMe drive can be connected to a Raspberry Pi 4 via one of its USB 3.1 Type...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 14:20

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 features a 30-day battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi celebrates shipping 100 million wearables with possible hint of upcoming Mi Band 5 launch

Xiaomi has posted some details about the upcoming Mi Fan Festival event that is taking place in China on April 3. The Chinese manufacturer revealed that over 100 million Xiaomi wearables had been shipped between 2014 and 2019 and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2020 10:19

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart doorbell and intercom

A new project transforms the Raspberry Pi a doorbell with video functionality. The doorbell can be used as an intercom too. You can then use your phone to communicate with whoever is at your door.

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:19

Frame.IoT: An interesting developer board with Arduino support and Wi-Fi

The Frame.IoT is an Arduino-based developer board that comes with numerous LEDs, 16 in total. The board should be comparatively easy to program thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 20:08

The Astro Slide smartphone and pocket computer hybrid weighs around 300 g. (Image source: Indiegogo)

Formidable Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid with meteoric MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset streaks past its Indiegogo goal in hours

Planet Computers has only just announced the Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid on Twitter and its Indiegogo campaign has already received more backing than the original goal. The Astro Slide is brimming with att...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2020 14:14

Raspberry Pi: Create a Raspberry Pi-powered quad NAS with the Radxa SATA HAT

Radxa has introduced new accessories for the Raspberry Pi and the Rock Pi. Designed for those looking to build a NAS on a budget, the Radxa SAT HAT allows you to connect up to four 3.5-inch drives to a Raspberry Pi simultaneously.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:30

The Oppo Watch and Find X2 Pro Lamborghini are now available to purchase in China. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Watch and Find X2 Pro Lamborghini celebrate sales launch

Oppo launched its first smartwatch, predictably called the Oppo Watch, on March 6. Now, the Apple Watch clone with an EKG sensor is now celebrating its sales and market launch in China alongside the Find X2 Pro Lamborghini.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:19

This is the second sighting of new Pixel Buds listings this week. (Image source: Google)

Second-generation TWS Google Pixel Buds hit FCC ahead of anticipated Q2 2020 release

Following the Taiwanese regulator NCC certifying a new set of Google TWS earbuds, they have now been cleared by the FCC. The second-generation Google Pixel Buds will feature 12 mm dynamic drivers, USB C charging and up to 24 hours...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:06

Xiaomi already sells a face mask called the Mi AirPOP PM2.5 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi puts "Smart Mask" face mask into development

Exceptional times require special measures and solutions. Many companies and manufacturers are reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic by not only producing their regular products like cars, consumer electronics and smartphones but also...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2020 16:24

The ICI HotSpot non-contact thermometer. (Source: ICI)

A US company donates its IR-powered remote thermometers to authorities affected by COVID-19

Infrared Cameras Inc. is a Texas-based company that makes products that allow the assessment of a target's core temperature without touching them. For example, its HotSpot thermometer uses infrared (IR) technology to help assess s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Mar 2020 15:33

Seeedstudio markets the re_computer as being "prepared for the next edge". (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Seeedstudio launches the re_computer, an SBC-customisation service

Centred on Edge computing, Seeedstudio hopes that the re_computer will provide better access for people looking to get into single-board computers. The service allows people to assemble custom-built devices that should suit a wide...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2020 22:23

Raspberry Pi: New project puts the popular single-board computer to use for AI object recognition with TensorFlow

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date, with it packing enough reserves to be used for machine learning. Now, you can put the popular SBC to use for automatically detected objects using TensorFlow Lite.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2020 17:39

The Redmi Smart TV Max supports Dolby sound. (Image source: Xiaomi/Gizchina)

Xiaomi announces the massive 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max that might be larger than your bed and costs 19,999 yuan (~US$2,832)

Xiaomi has introduced a huge television into the Redmi ranks in the form of the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max. This giant smart device supports 4K resolution and comes with 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and its own 12nm quad-core custom p...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Mar 2020 12:21

Here's our first glimpse at HP's next-generation VR headset. (Source: HP)

HP partnering with Valve, Microsoft on new VR headset

HP has teased its latest VR headset and it looks like it will be a genuine challenger to the current top tier VR headsets on the market. The new headset has been designed in partnership with both Valve and Microsoft, suggesting th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2020 10:40

Axiomtek CEM521 with Intel Whiskey Lake-U - Front. (Image Source: Axiomtek)

Axiomtek CEM521 COM Express module comes with Intel Whiskey Lake-U and supports both Windows 10 and Linux

Axiomtek's new CE521 is a COM Express Type 6 compact form factor module based on Intel Whiskey Lake-U and comes with options of the Core i-series or Celeron 4305UE processor. The CE521 is designed for industrial IoT applications, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Mar 2020 19:27