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A Polymega with its latest module. (Source: Playmaji)

The Polymega's next module will confer Nintendo N64 support on the interchangeable console

Polymega is an innovative 'all-in-one retro console' that converts to support various types of classic cartridges via a modular system. Now, its maker Playmaji has announced that the fifth and latest version of these allows the us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:04:00 +0100

The GoPro Hero 10 Black launched in September for US$449.99. (Image source: GoPro)

Deal | GoPro Hero 10 Black: Action camera is currently available for US$399.98 with a GoPro subscription or for US$449.99 with a battery and case bundle

The Hero 10 Black may have had its issues at launch, but it remains the best action camera that GoPro sells. Black Friday promotions have cut its price to US$399.98 with a year's GoPro subscription thrown in, or US$449.99 as part ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:10:00 +0100

The DJI Mavic Mini can record videos in up to 2.7K. (Image source: DJI)

Deal | DJI Mavic Mini: Fly More Combo is now orderable for US$298.99

The price of the DJI Mavic Fly More Combo has dropped by 40% during Black Friday. The Fly More Combo is now purchasable for US$298.99, less than the cost of the Mavic Mini itself.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:07:00 +0100

Apple's AR headset could pack some seriously powerful silicon

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple's 2022-bound AR headset could support standalone operation

Apple is expected to unveil its first AR headset sometime in 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. He adds that it will perform on par with an M1 Mac and might not require an iPhone/iPad to operate. It could also feature two 4K OLED pa...

Anil Ganti, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:20:00 +0100

The Dronut X1 does away with external propellers. (Image source: Cleo Robotics)

The Dronut X1 is a drone without any visible propellers

The Dronut X1 offers a unique take on the compact drone, popularised by the likes of DJI. The drone has a 4K camera, a LIDAR scanner, a 1 km range and no external propellers. It is also exceptionally expensive.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:22:00 +0100

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is tipped to be one of six tablets Samsung announces in 2022. (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series, Galaxy Watch5, Buds Pro2, and Buds Live2 tipped to launch next year in 2022 roadmap leak

According a leaked roadmap, Samsung hopes to shift upwards of 33.6 million tablets next year, along with 19 million smartwatches. The roadmap indicates that Samsung is confident of selling plenty of Buds Live2 and Buds Pro2 earbud...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:06:00 +0100

Samsung has no solution for people suffering ear infections from their Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung comments on Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds2 causing ear infections for some people

Samsung has issued a statement about the Galaxy Buds Pro and evidence that the earbuds can cause ear infections for some people. The statement will be no solace for those affected, so perhaps consider other earbuds for the time be...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:20:00 +0100

The JMGO U2 is available to order from US$2,599. (Image source: JMGO)

JMGO U2: 4K DLP laser projector that can create 100-inch images to ship from next month

The JMGO U2 is a 4K DLP projector that can project at up to 3,600 ANSI Lumens when paired with an ALR screen. JMGO will ship for the U2 from next month for Indiegogo InDemand orders, where it costs US$2,599.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:36:00 +0100

The Hubsan Ace Pro+ will cost US$879 in the US. (Image source: Hubsan)

Hubsan Ace Pro+: New drone to compete against the DJI Air 2S with a 1-inch CMOS sensor

Hubsan has announced the Ace Pro+, a 560g drone that can deliver up to 37 minute flight times. The Hubsan Ace Pro+ also has a 1-inch CMOS sensor and a 10 km range, among other features.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:05:00 +0100

The Denon AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW look similar but have different price points. (Image source: Denon)

Denon launches its first true wireless earbuds with the AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW

Denon has announced the AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW, two pairs of true wireless earbuds. One has active noise cancellation and the other does not, which explains their US$60 price difference.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:39:00 +0100

The update for HTC VIVE Focus 3 includes improved Wi-Fi capabilities. (Image source: VIVE)

HTC announces VIVE Focus 3 update, including larger play areas

HTC VIVE has unveiled an update for Focus 3 headsets, which were released earlier this year. The improved features include increased play area and map sharing abilities.

Polly Allcock, Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:49:00 +0100

The Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch should be available globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch: 430 W soundbar announced with a wireless subwoofer, NFC, Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X support

Xiaomi has announced a new soundbar, the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch. The soundbar offers Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X sound, has a wireless subwoofer and can deliver up to 430 W of output power, among other features.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:30:00 +0100

The KIWI310 features an Intel Celeron N3350 processor and up to 4 GB of RAM. (Image source: Axiomtek)

KIWI310: New single-board computer launched with an Intel Celeron processor and expandability within a Raspberry Pi form factor

The KIWI310 is a new single-board computer (SBC) built around the Raspberry Pi form factor. The SBC features an x86 processor rather than an ARM one though, and supports 5G connectivity.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:45:00 +0100

The Hisense Trichroma L9G is available with up to a 120-inch display. (Image source: Hisense)

Hisense Laser TV Trichroma L9G: 4K ultra-short throw projectors with up to a 120-inch screen and built-in Android TV

Hisense has presented the Trichroma L9G, a set of Laser TVs that support 4K resolutions. The ultra-short throw projectors operate at up to 3,000 Lumens too, and cover 107% of the BT.2020 colour space, among other features.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:21:00 +0100

Gucci and Microsoft have teamed up to develop a limited-edition Xbox Series X console. (Image source: Gucci)

Microsoft reveals a limited-edition Xbox Series X with laser-cut Gucci branding

Gucci and Microsoft have collaborated on a limited-edition Xbox Series X console. The device celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gucci and the 20th anniversary of Microsoft.

Polly Allcock, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:26:00 +0100

Fourth-generation Amazon Echo devices can now detect moving objects. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo devices get motion detection feature using ultrasound

A new motion-sensing feature is available for fourth-generation Amazon Echo Dot devices. The tool uses ultrasound to detect motion in the room, activating other connected devices, such as turning on your smart lights.

Polly Allcock, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:16:00 +0100

The Galaxy Buds Pro may not be ear-friendly. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be causing widespread ear complications

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be some of the best TWS earbuds on the market but they both appear to pose health hazards. A new report, along with a host of similar complaints, indicates that Samsung's recent audi...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:54:00 +0100

TCL wins some CES 2022 nominations. (Source: TCL)

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

TCL announced a new line of 8K TVs, equipped with its in-house OD Zero technology, in 2021. Now, the OEM has announced that the flagship of this X9 line has won an CES 2022 Innovation Award, well in advance of the actual conferenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:11:00 +0100

Researchers were able to wirelessly transmit useful data by modulating a neutron field emitted by the Californium-252 isotope (Image source: Nature.com)

Researchers manage to transmit digital data using nuclear radiation

Researchers at Lancaster University were able to transmit useful digital data by manipulating the neutron field around radioactive Californium-252. The research could have an impact on future wireless technologies that aren't damp...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:33:00 +0100

The Playdate will now not ship until early 2022. (Image source: Panic)

Playdate shipping date slips until 'early 2022'

Panic has announced that it is unable to fulfil Playdate orders until 'early 2022' at the earliest. Future orders will not ship until 2023 either, with battery issues and CPU shortages cited as a reason for the delay.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:50:00 +0100

The NVIDIA Jetson AGX Odin will be available as a module and a developer kit. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces Jetson AGX Orin with a 12-core CPU and an Ampere-based GPU

NVIDIA has revealed new Jetson AGX devices, both with 12-core CPUs and Ampere-based GPUs. The pair should offer 200 TOPS of AI performance (INT8) and are compatible with previous Jetson devices.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:44:00 +0100

All Raspberry Pi 4 revisions can be overclocked to 1.8 GHz with ease. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi 4: All versions of the popular single-board computer are easy to overclock to 1.8 GHz with Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye

Recent Raspberry Pi 4 units have natively supported 1.8 GHz out of the gate. Now, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has brought 1.8 GHz support to all revisions of the Raspberry Pi 4 with the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:52:00 +0100

The Hubsan ACE SE is a budget drone that can shoot in 4K at 30 FPS. (Image source: Hubsan)

Hubsan ACE SE announced for US$429 with a 4K camera and 35 minute flight times

Hubsan has introduced the ACE SE, a drone that will retail for US$429. The ACE SE can live stream videos from 10 km away, should last up to 35 minutes between charges and can record videos in 4K.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:37:00 +0100

The Radxa CM3 attached to its IO Board. (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa CM3: An SBC that is compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 ecosystem

The Radxa CM3 can be used instead of a Raspberry Pi CM4 or with carrier boards that support it. Radxa's compact board has a few advantages over the CM4 too, with greater eMMC bandwidth being one of them.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:53:00 +0100

The PINE64 SOQuartz starts at US$35.99 with 2 GB of RAM. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 SOQuartz Compute Module W: US$34.99 system on module launched that can be used as a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 carrier board

PINE64 has started selling the SOQuartz Compute Module W, a device that could be used on its own or as a carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. The system on module starts at US$34.99 and is orderable now with up to ...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:12:00 +0100

The Xiaomi Laser Cinema 2 will launch for CNY 12,999 (~US$2,033). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Laser Cinema 2 launched as the first 4K laser projector with Dolby Vision support

Xiaomi has announced the Xiaomi Laser Cinema 2, an ultra-short-throw projector and the first with 4K/Dolby Vision support. The projector peaks at 2,400 ANSI Lumens too, and can create up to 200-inch images.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:51:00 +0100

The Zero 2022 SR e-motorcycle offers you paid on the fly upgrades. (Image source: Zero)

The 2022 SR from Zero Motorcycles comes with in-app purchases

The new Zero 2022 SR electric motorcycle has an operating system that allows you to purchase upgrades on the fly for your bike. Upgrades include increased battery capacity, which can be boosted from the standard 14.4 kWh to 20.9 k...

Polly Allcock, Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:46:00 +0100

The Vonmaehlen High Six. (Source: Vonmaehlen)

The Vonmählen High Six is an ultra-portable charging cable accessory that has made 350% of its Kickstarter campaign already

Vonmählen aims to solve the problem of having left the charging cable that has suddenly become vital at home while travelling or commuting with the High Six. It is a miniature, foldable cable that can become interchangeable betwee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:20:00 +0100

Ducati launches a new Pro-III electric scooter

Ducati is a classic name in motorbikes; however, it also now makes electric scooters. The latest of these is rated for up to 515 watts (W) of power, and, thus, speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour (or 15.5 miles per hour). The O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:25:00 +0100

Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor detects harmful particles such as volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon launches a Smart Air Quality Monitor, with claims that it can improve your sleep

Amazon has announced its Smart Air Quality Monitor that alerts people when it detects harmful particles, such as carbon monoxide and dust. The device is compatible with Alexa Routines, which allow the monitor to trigger other smar...

Polly Allcock, Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:15:00 +0100

The Mavic 3 is available as two models starting at US$2,199. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine released with sub 900g weights and numerous improvements over the Mavic 2 Pro

The Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine are finally here after numerous leaks. Compared to the Mavic 2 Pro, the drones offer several improvements, including longer flight times and better camera hardware. The Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro will be ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:55:00 +0100

The DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine share the same cameras. (Image source: DJI)

The DJI Mavic 3 launch day reveals leak early, confirming price tag, specifications and missing features

DJI is not launching the Mavic 3 until tomorrow, but launch day materials have already been published. The drone will arrive as two models starting at US$2,199. There will be plenty of missing features at launch though, including ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:01:00 +0100

Meta has released a new Oculus update that includes the feature Space Sense. (Image Source: Oculus)

Oculus Quest v34 update brings expanded capabilities, including Space Sense

The v34 Oculus Quest update from Meta has been announced. The update will be rolled out for Quest and Quest 2 devices. It includes improvements to features such as Voice Commands, plus a new tool called Space Sense, though this is...

Polly Allcock, Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:55:00 +0100

The "world's first" iPhone with a type-C port is now up for auction - with more than one catch

The engineer Ken Pillonel hit the headlines - not to mention the YouTube views - in the course of showcasing an iPhone X modified to work with a USB type-C port rather than a Lightning port as normal. This answer to many tech fans...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:09:00 +0100

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W costs US$15. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W launched for US$15 with 5x the performance of the original Pi Zero

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has refreshed the Pi Zero, its ultra-compact SBC. The Pi Zero 2 W retains the I/O of its predecessors, but with superior performance. The Pi Zero 2 W is available to order in numerous markets and costs ...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:15:00 +0100

The Lenovo L5 peaks at 450 ANSI Lumens. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo L5: 1080p projector launches with Android TV for US$199.99

The Lenovo L5 is an inexpensive projector that operates at up to 1080p. The projector is compact, has Android TV built-in and contains numerous ports for connecting external devices.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:10:00 +0100

The Beats Fit Pro shares many features with the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils the Beats Fit Pro with ANC and Spatial Audio support

Apple has just unveiled one of the strongest competitors to the AirPods Pro with the Beats Fit Pro. Not only do the earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC), but they are also compatible with Apple's Spatial Audio technolog...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:19:00 +0100

The Action 2 does not last long before overheating. (Image source: DJI)

The DJI Action 2 may have an overheating issue like the GoPro Hero 10 Black

The DJI Action 2 is even smaller than the GoPro Hero 10 Black, so it is no surprise to see it suffering from overheating issues, too. Arguably, the Action 2 is even worse than the Hero 10 Black in this respect, with DJI unable to ...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:58:00 +0100

AGM launches its Glory series of phones. (Source: AGM)

The AGM Glory is a smartphone designed to survive at temperatures as low as -40°C

Most lithium-ion batteries, those found in mobile devices included, are incapable of working when exposed to temperatures of about -20 degrees Celsius (°C) or lower. However, the new AGM Glory series of rugged Android phones has a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:04:00 +0100

The Redmi Smart Band Pro's AMOLED panel has a 194x368 resolution. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Smart Band Pro launches with SpO2 monitoring, over 110 fitness modes, and a bright AMOLED touch display

Xiaomi has officially revealed the Redmi Smart Band Pro. The latest activity tracker from the popular Chinese OEM features a 1.47-inch AMOLED touch display, offers up to 450-nit brightness, and it can automatically detect up to th...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:30:00 +0200

The Facebook smartwatch could end up having a display notch for a front-facing camera. (Image source: Bloomberg/Facebook/Meta - edited)

Leaked Facebook smartwatch image reveals potential Apple Watch Series 8 competitor with a display notch for a camera

A Facebook (now Meta) smartwatch image has been leaked, revealing some interesting details about the expected upcoming wearable. The overall design is clearly more akin to the Apple Watch Series than activity trackers such as the ...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:46:00 +0200

Facebook may be on the verge of announcing a new Oculus Quest VR headset. (Image Source: @Basti564)

Leaked Facebook promo videos hint at a new Oculus Quest headset

Several leaked videos suggest that Facebook could unveil an upgraded Oculus Quest headset at its annual Connect event later this week. The videos show several new design features, including a sleeker front panel and revised contro...

Polly Allcock, Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:18:00 +0200

The Raspberry Pi 4 family of devices are now Vulkan 1.1 compliant. (Image source: Jainath Ponnala)

The Raspberry Pi 4 receives a massive performance boost with Vulkan 1.1 support

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has introduced Vulkan 1.1 compliance to the Raspberry Pi 4 family of single-board computers (SBCs). Support for Vulkan 1.1.1 brings about a noticeable GPU performance uplift for the already powerful SBC...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:55:00 +0200

The AirPods Pro now support MagSafe, albeit with no other changes. (Image source: John Smith)

Apple quietly brings the AirPods Pro back to US$249 with a minor revision that hints at an AirPods Pro 2 feature

When Apple unveiled the AirPods 3, it brought a feature to its basic earbuds that the AirPods Pro lack. In response, Apple has released a new AirPods Pro revision, allowing it and retailers to continue to charge US$249 for its 'Pr...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:51:00 +0200

The Beast is passively cooled, but it is also huge. (Image source: MonsterLabo)

The Beast: A massive PC case that passively cools 150 W CPUs and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU

MonsterLabo has moved away from its Indiegogo campaign for The Beast, a 450 x 380 x 210 mm PC case that has been designed around passive cooling. The case can run up to 150 W CPUs and 250 W GPUs fanlessly, or even more powerful on...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:59:00 +0200

The DJI Action 2 is compact but with a comparatively large touchscreen. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Action 2: GoPro Hero 10 Black rival launched with a new camera sensor and magnetic accessories

DJI has just introduced the Action 2, an action camera set to rival the GoPro Hero 10 Black. DJI bills the Action 2 as offering high-quality video quality performance and decent image stabilisation, along with a large touchscreen ...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:49:00 +0200

The GoPro Enduro retails for US$24.99. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro announces the Enduro extended battery pack for the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black

GoPro has revealed an extended battery pack for the Hero 9 Black and the Hero 10 Black. The Enduro battery will deliver up to 40% better battery life than standard GoPro batteries and will be available for US$24.99.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:34:00 +0200

The Oura Ring Generation 3 is available in four colours, including gold. (Image source: Oura)

Oura Ring Generation 3 launched in four colours for US$299

Oura has finally brought a new generation of its fitness tracker to market. The Oura Ring Generation 3 is available in four colours and will start shipping next month. The ring retails for US$299, but it also relies on a US$6.99 O...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:13:00 +0200

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