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Voice-controlled smart speakers are getting more and more popular. (Source: Entrepreneur)

36% of US households with high-speed internet own at least one smart speaker by now

A new report released by Parks Associates has found that 36% of US households with broadband-level internet connections also owned at least 1 voice-controlled smart speaker in early 2019. This data suggests that these connected de...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 18:10
The P30 series is now available in China. (Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei claims the P30/P30 Pro took only 10 seconds to sell out in China

Huawei launched sales of the P30 and P30 Pro in China yesterday (April 11, 2019). It now asserts that it took only 10 seconds for it to run out of stock of the new flagships during this event. The OEM reportedly earned 200 million...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 21:52
The PlayStation 5 could be the first console to support wireless VR (Image source: US Patent and Trademark Office)

More PlayStation 5 details published: A supercharged wireless VR headset with integrated eye-tracking awaits

A newly released patent filing has revealed details about the VR headset that will accompany the PlayStation 5. If Sony can translate the patent into reality, then it could be a game changer for AR and VR gaming.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2019 20:25
The UDOO BOLT single-board computer costs from US$229. (Source: Kickstarter/UDOO)

"Boxing" video shows the MacBook Pro 13-beating UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now shipping

A short video uploaded by UDOO on YouTube has shown that the UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now being shipped to early-bird backers. The little board made some waves with claims that it was faster than a MacBook Pro 13 and Mic...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 03:26
The SBC3511 single-board computer is prepared for high-pressure environments. (Source: Abaco)

Abaco Systems introduces Intel Xeon-powered SBC3511 rugged single-board computer

Abaco Systems, a specialist in rugged embedded computing products, has just announced its SBC3511 3U OpenVPX single-board computer. The powerful board with an 8th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Xeon processor has been designed with securit...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 11:33
The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40
The Xiaomi Star Trang telescope. (Source: GizChina)

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

Xiaomi is said to be on the point of releasing a new product for 2019. This product is to be called the Star Trang telescope, and will be available for sale on April 9. It is set to cost about US$89, and is one of many gadgets the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:43
The Raspberry Pi keyboard and mouse come in two colours (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: Official keyboard and mouse are now available

The extremely popular single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, now has a set of official peripherals. Specifically, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a wired keyboard and mouse, which come in two colours. The peripherals ca...
Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2019 18:52
The Nebra AnyBeam projector. (Source: Nebra)

The "world's first pocket laser projector" goes on Kickstarter

A start-up called Nebra has included its AnyBeam portable projector as a reward on its current Kickstarted campaign. It claims that, as this product uses lasers rather than bulbs, it avoids many of the drawbacks of other similar p...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2019 17:28
The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console comes with an HDMI cable. (Source: Sega)

The Sega Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini console finally gets an official release date

The Sega Genesis Mini (Mega Drive Mini) has finally received an official launch date: September 19. The Mini console has been in the works for some time but apparently got stuck in development as Sega changed its plans in regard t...
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Apr 2019 11:36
AAEON's UP Xtreme can be configured with up to an i7-8565U CPU. (Source: AAEON/UP)

AAEON reveals the UP Xtreme single-board computer with Whiskey Lake processors

AAEON has added a new single-board computer (SBC) to the UP product family: the UP Xtreme. As is befitting the hyperbolic name, the board can operate with a CPU from Intel’s 8th Generation Whiskey Lake series. The board also has t...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2019 04:46
Project R.O.N could feature 3D projection mapping similar to those holograms we see in sci-fi movies. (Source: Shutterstock)

Nvidia's Project R.O.N combines Alexa-like AI assistance with holograms

It might not be that surprising to learn that Nvidia is willing to enter the AI-powered smart home device market, since the company already has a division focused on self-driving car technologies. However, Project R.O.N. is also s...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2019 20:26
The Garmin Approach S40 currently comes in three colours (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Approach S40 Smartwatch: A GPS golf watch that costs less than US$300

The new golf watch from Garmin features a 1.2-inch touchscreen, a GPS tracker along with golfing features like AutoShot and Green View with which you can manually position your pin and check distances or obstacles.
Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2019 15:40
Amazfit Verge Smartwatch

Amazfit Verge Smartwatch Review

You snooze, you lose. Smartwatches are experiencing an upsurge these days. This is primarily thanks to the increasing crowd of low-priced alternatives to Apple Watch. Already in the price range of around 100 Euros (~$112) one can find devices offering plenty of features for the money. The Amazfit Verge is such a candidate and we had a closer look at it.
J. Simon Leitner, 27 Mar 2019 18:43
The UDOO BOLT single-board computer can operate on Windows or Linux. (Source: Kickstarter/UDOO)

UDOO BOLT single-board computer with embedded Ryzen SoC claims to be twice as fast as a MacBook Pro 13

UDOO recently ran a campaign on Kickstarter for the UDOO BOLT single-board computer, and the developers of the device managed to secure US$635,769 in crowd-sourced funding. It’s likely many investors were attracted by the claim th...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Mar 2019 06:42
The new Beats PowerBeats Pro earphones have been spotted in iOS 12.2. (Source: 9to5 Mac)

Apple’s black AirPods leak out, but they are from Beats and don’t look ridiculous

Apple subsidiary Beats will be launching its first pair of truly wireless earphones imminently. The discovery of the name PowerBeats Pro and black and white versions was uncovered by 9to5 Mac in the code for iOS 12.2 which went li...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2019 01:07
Samsung Galaxy Fold fails to impress, slower than Galaxy S10e and the Royole FlexPai foldable

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is slower than both the Galaxy S10e and Royole FlexPai

Although it will retail for more than twice its price, the Samsung Galaxy Fold seems to be slower than the Galaxy S10e. According to an alleged Geekbench entry — that has already been removed from the benchmark database — Samsung'...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2019 19:06
Amazon updates base-level Kindle eReader with a front light (and a higher price)

Amazon updates base-level Kindle eReader with a front light (and a higher price)

Amazon debuted a new version of their entry-level Kindle eReader with four front lights. The new eReader is the cheapest electronic book with a light, coming in at $90. This is $10 more than the previous base-level Kindle. Other t...
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2019 22:49
The developer kit version of the Nvidia Jetson Nano costs just US$99. (Source: Nvidia)

Machine learning from US$99: Nvidia unveils tiny Jetson Nano AI computer

Nvidia has launched the Jetson Nano, a small computer that offers machine-learning capabilities at an entry-level price. The developer kit costs US$99 while a production-ready module will cost US$129. The Jetson Nano module offers...
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2019 05:50
uChip: An ultra-compact Arduino Zero alternative that costs just €20 (~US$22.45/£17.15) (Image source: Itaca Innovations)

uChip: An ultra-compact Arduino Zero compatible board that costs just €20 (~US$22.45/£17.15)

Developer boards now allow end users to realise complex circuits in the smallest of spaces, but Itaca Innovations is taking space-saving to the next level with the uChip, which is just 28.5 x 10.6 mm. The Arduino Zero compatible b...
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2019 13:35
Strangely enough, Samsung is looking to adopt the outwards-folding design for its upcoming clamshell phones.  (Source: TechTalkTV)

Samsung's patent for a clamshell foldable phone revealed

The Galaxy Fold has showed that Samsung is more interested in inwards-folding devices for now, but the company is clearly open to exploring the outwards-folding side, as shown by a recently unveiled clamshell phone patent. Additio...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2019 20:53
A leaked render of the forthcoming Huawei Watch GT Active. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei set to ditch Google's WearOS for its next GT smartwatches

Huawei looks to be the latest wearable maker to give Google’s WearOS a miss in favor of an in-house alternative. According to Winfuture, the next Huawei GT watches will run the company’s LiteOS as it looks to differentiate itself ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Mar 2019 07:18
Best of MWC19

Best of MWC19

MWC19 Another year, another Mobile World Congress. In this article, we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of this year's MWC and discuss the devices we're excited to see and those that left us less than impressed.
Sam Medley, 08 Mar 2019 13:00
The Spigen Cota-enabled Forever Sleeve. (Source: Ossia)

MWC19 | Truly wireless charging is closer than ever thanks to a Spigen/Ossia partnership

The popular case-maker Spigen is collaborating with Ossia, a true-wireless charging pioneer, to bring a phone case that integrates the necessary Cota technology to market. The two groups have brought renders of this product (which...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 19:59
It is now possible to install Windows 10 on the much-loved single-board computer (Image source: Symbolfoto)

Raspberry Pi 3: It is now possible to install Windows 10 on the single-board computer

Until now, the popular single-board computer has been specifically optimised for the Internet of Things version of Windows 10. However, there is now a tool that allows the installation of the full version of the OS on the Raspberr...
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2019 18:36
The NanoPi M4 can now be used as a NAS thanks to a new HAT expansion board (Image source: FriendlyElec)

FriendlyElec NanoPi M4: The Raspberry Pi alternative can now be used as a NAS for just US$25 thanks to a new HAT expansion board

Compact single-board computers can deliver excellent performance and fast file transfers. A new expansion board for the NanoPi M4 should allow it to be realised as network-attached storage (NAS).
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2019 18:27
The Raspberry Pi Foundation was formed in 2009. (Source: YouTube/Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi joins the brick-and-mortar brigade

The Raspberry Pi Foundation opened its first shop earlier this month, at the Grand Arcade shopping center in Cambridge, England. The move to a brick-and-mortar presence for the previously online-only Raspberry Pi gives enthusiasts...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2019 09:35
The Hardkernel ODROID-N2 integrates four ARM Cortex-A73 cores and two Cortex-A53 cores along with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. (Image source: Hardkernel)

The Hardkernel ODROID-N2: A Raspberry Pi alternative with a hexa-core SoC, 4 GB RAM and a high-quality DAC

Hardkernel has announced its latest single-board computer, the ODROID-N2. The device is equipped with a hexa-core SoC and up to 4 GB DDR4 RAM, which should deliver considerably more performance than the Raspberry Pi while remainin...
Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2019 16:28
Raspberry Pi 4: The new single-board computer will cost US$35 and could be based on a 28 nm FinFET process (Image source: Symbolbild)

Raspberry Pi 4: The new single-board computer will cost US$35 and could be based on a 28 nm FinFET process

The next version of the popular single-board computers will be manufactured on a more advanced FinFET process, but it won't be any smaller, according to the CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The Pi 4 will still cost US$35 though...
Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2019 15:29
Image via Sony (w/ edits)

Walmart slashes price on PlayStation Classic down to $40

Despite its critical and commercial failure, the PlayStation Classic may be an attractive retro gaming device, especially given Walmart's latest price cut. The PlayStation Classic can be found at Walmart for a mere $40, 60% less t...
Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2019 23:57
The controllers are inspired by Valve's Steam controller design. (Source: Smach)

Smach Z handheld Windows gaming PC with Ryzen CPU almost ready for launch

2019 could be the year when the Smach Z handheld Windows gaming device finally becomes reality. Smach is still trying to hype things up, as it recently updated the official site with new prices and specs, plus it added a few video...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2019 21:58
The MXCHIP EMW3060 is an Arduino alternative developer board that costs just US$1.79 for a single unit. Bulk pricing is available too. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

MXCHIP EMW3060: An Arduino alternative developer board with Wi-Fi for less than US$2

The MXCHIP EMW3060 is a small Wi-Fi board that integrates an ARM processor, which can help developers deliver small IoT projects affordably. The EMW3060 may have less flexibility than its Arduino alternatives though.
Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2019 23:57
Total drone ban during Super Bowl weekend

Super Bowl: With modern radar technology and safety net against drones

The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday in the US, and all authorities from the FBI to the FAA have prepared themselves for disruptions and threats from drone pilots. No-fly zones have been set up, and new radar technology and dro...
Daniel Puschina, 03 Feb 2019 15:07
The dedicated gaming buttons are placed on the up-folding upper right edge. (Source: Let's Go Digital)

Samsung could release a foldable gaming phone soon

Samsung has been pushing for foldable devices in the past year, but it looks like the company is also considering the gaming handheld market. This latest patent is consistent with what was revealed about the Flex display in late 2...
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 22:48
The opened-up state features a 3:2 ratio screen, while the folded state crops up to a 2:1 ratio. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi co-founder presents double-folding smartphone

The double-folding device looks to be in the prototype phase, as the folding creases are still visible. In its default state, the screen seems to have a 3:2 ratio, while the folded state shrinks down to a 2:1 ratio. What really im...
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 20:47
The back of the Vivo Apex 2019 does not feature any cameras, and the edges have no buttons or ports.  (Source: Vivo)

Vivo teases Apex 2019 smartphone with no buttons and ports

The latest teaser video released by Vivo shows off the slick metallic back of the Vivo 2019 smartphone, which does not appear to feature any rear cams or buttons and ports on the edges. To top things off, Ben Geskin obtained exclu...
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 19:58
Spotify may release its first hardware later this year. (Image source: Reddit)

Spotify is reportedly working on an in-car music player

Spotify, the popular music and podcast streaming service, is planning on releasing its own hardware. The Financial Times reports that the device will be an in-car music player and could cost US$100.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 19:37
Orange Pi 3 H6: An updated version of the Raspberry Pi competitor that starts at a bargain price. (Image source: Ali Express)

Orange Pi 3 H6: An updated version of the Raspberry Pi competitor that starts at US$29.90

The Orange Pi, an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, has received a RAM upgrade this week. There are four new versions of the single-board computer, which start at US$29.90 plus shipping.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2019 16:06
Fossil's smartwatches featuring Wear OS also utilize Google Assistant. (Source: Fossil)

Google coughs up US$40 million to acquire some of Fossil's smartwatch technology

Fossil Group has issued a press release to announce a US$40 million deal with Google. The search engine giant will be purchasing intellectual property (IP) from the well-known American designer label in regard to smartwatch techno...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2019 01:14
Could this be the Galaxy S10? (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung may have briefly shown the Galaxy S10 in a One UI press release

A mistake or a marketing ploy? Call it what you like, but Samsung may have briefly let slip an official render of the Galaxy S10 in a One UI press release. The company has since replaced the image with one of a generic phone too, ...
Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2019 19:35
The Google Chromecast Audio supported lossless high-resolution audio. (Source: Google)

Google discontinues Chromecast Audio

Google has officially confirmed the discontinuation of the Chromecast Audio device. A quick glance at Google’s online store lists the music-streaming gadget as out of stock, after recently receiving a heavy price cut from US$35 to...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jan 2019 23:54
Image via Lexar

CES 2019 | Lexar announces first commercially available 1 TB SD card

The Lexar Professional 633x SD card, announced at CES earlier today, is the largest capacity SD card available to date at a whopping 1 TB. Despite its large size, the card is somewhat disappointing in performance; the 633x is rate...
Sam Medley, 11 Jan 2019 04:19
Apparently, the FlexPai can be folded over 200,000 times without breaking. (Source: Royole)

CES 2019 | Reviews of the Royole FlexPai are coming in - first but flawed foldable phone

Early reviews of Royole’s foldable FlexPai device have come in, and it seems the main attraction of the smartphone is what everyone expected it to be: Its flexibility. The company has done well in beating major players like Samsun...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jan 2019 01:05
The Matrix PowerWatch 2: A new GPS smartwatch that uses your body heat to power itself (Image source: Matrix)

The Matrix PowerWatch 2: A new GPS smartwatch that uses your body heat to power itself

The currently crowdfunded Matrix PowerWatch 2 is expected to have almost unlimited battery life and comes with both an LCD display and a GPS module. The device is currently comparatively affordable too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2019 14:40
The Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker (Image source: Sony)

CES 2019 | Sony LSPX-S2: A wireless glass speaker that is also an LED candle

Sony has announced the LSPX-S2, a successor to its glass bulb speaker the LSPX-S1. The LSPX-S2 has been slightly revised compared to its predecessor and is considerably cheaper too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2019 17:47
The Omni Ultimate holds enough power to fully charge a laptop up to two times or a smartphone up to 18 times. (Source: Omnicharge)

Omnicharge attracts over US$1 million in crowdfunding for its impressive 40,300 mAh power bank

Omnicharge has managed to secure funding of over US$1 million on Indiegogo for its Omni Ultimate battery-charging solution. The device offers a colossal 40,300 mAh (145 Wh) battery capacity but is considerably more portable than s...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jan 2019 07:14
With a twist of a hinge the Yoga Mouse becomes a handy flat laser presenter. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2019 | Lenovo introduces the transformable Yoga Mouse with laser presenter

Lenovo has announced the transformable Yoga Mouse with laser presenter. This sleek-looking peripheral has the ability to turn from a V-shaped mouse into a flat laser presenter with just a simple twist of a hinge. Up to 1600 DPI tr...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2019 20:00
Lenovo's Smart Clock can do much more than just tell the time. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2019 | Lenovo's Smart Clock will make sure you're always on time

Lenovo has introduced a new device to its Smart Home family: The Lenovo Smart Clock. According to the Chinese manufacturer, the Smart Clock can learn the sleeping habits of users and comes with Google Assistant, so it should offer...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2019 20:00
The Wileyfox Pro may well prove to be the last Windows 10 Mobile device. (Image source: Wileyfox)

Windows Phone: The last Windows 10 Mobile handset has received another price cut

The last Windows Phone keeps getting cheaper. Wileyfox has reduced its Wileyfox Pro to a bargain price of £59.99, which is a massive drop from its initial pricing of £199.99 when it first launched.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2019 20:26
The Mophie Powerstation PD XL is available now for US$80. (Source: Mophie)

Mophie launches new 18W Powerstation PD series for iPhone and Android

Mophie has launched new Powerstation PD and Powerstation PD XL battery packs that will fast charge both supported iPhone and Android smartphones. Compared with the standard 5W charger that Apple ships with its iPhones, the Mophie ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jan 2019 05:15

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