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Anker made a laptop charger that fits in your pocket
You know what’s totally not cool? Chargers. Yeah, it sucks when you can’t find one for your device, but most of the time they’re just… there. Like roads. Or air. Or laws. But, something’s changed. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 18:39
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The MoodoGo will let you make smells wherever you may roam
Picture the scene. You’re in the office. Keys click, paper rustles, and there’s a murmur of idle chatter. Then, your nose wrinkles. “What’s that smell?” you think, grimacing. “If only there was some easy way of manipulating the environment around me to produce a more preferable fragrance. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 15:43
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Oledcomm’s new Li-Fi setup delivers 100Mbps 16-user networks with invisible light
It isn’t always easy to support a large number of internet users over a single wireless connection? If that sounds like your company’s conference room, you might want to check out French firm Oledcomm’s new LiFiMax solution, based on light-based Li-Fi tech. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 15:10
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Intel introduces a new project for laptops with 5G and AI
AI and 5G are currently the biggest buzzwords in the smartphone world, and now they’re making their way into the laptop space. Chipmaker Intel announced a program named “Project Athena” to encourage hardware makers to build laptops with AI and 5G capabilities, starting later this year. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 10:35
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Someone embedded an Android tablet in a mirror, because 2019
It’s okay to talk to your mirror. Plenty of people start the day by recanting affirmations in-front of their own reflection. Things only become a bit troublesome when the mirror talks back. You could be living in some sort of Jacob Grimm fairytale land. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 04:00
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Sonarworks brings its pro studio sound to smartphones
One of the coolest audio products I tried last year wasn’t a pair of headphones or speakers, but software. Sonarworks’ True-Fi uses sophisticated calibration technology to tweak your headphone’s sound to match the accurate, flat sound of speakers in a professional recording studio, and it really works. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 00:26
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LG’s amazing roll-up TV is now the real deal, and it goes on sale this spring
LG’s rollable TV was one of the coolest things we saw at CES last year. In case you don’t remember, it was a 65-inch OLED panel that was able to literally roll into a slim base at the touch of a button, hidden from sight until needed. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 22:57
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JBL’s Android TV soundbar will ship this spring, maybe, finally, supposedly
Way back in May we reported on what was one of the cleverest gadgets we’d seen in a while: the JBL Link Bar, a soundbar that doubles as an Android TV box. It’s a supremely sensible mash-up, and we were excited to see how it worked out in practice. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 19:20
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For some bewildering reason the new Petcube has Alexa support
I’ll put this out there, I think treat cameras like the Furbo and Petcube are great. These nifty little devices allow pet owners to keep an eye on (and interact with) their beloved animals. It’s a wonderful idea. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 19:14
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House of Marley announces a gorgeous eco-friendly Google Assistant smart speaker
House of Marley today announced it was entering the smart speaker space with the Google Assistant-powered Get Together Mini. The assistant, which was announced at the CES event in Las Vegas, looks genuinely gorgeous, and is something that you arguably wouldn’t mind having sat on your kitchen table. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 18:56
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Blue’s new XLR mic will help podcasters and YouTubers step up their set-up
If you’ve ever created a podcast – or looked into doing so – I bet you’ll know Blue. Whether it’s the Yeti or its Nano counterpart, the company is famous for building USB microphones that make recording audio easy. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 16:34
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Tile wants to put its gadget-finding tech in all of your Bluetooth devices
Tile – the company best known for its smart tags that help you find misplaced wallets and keys – today announced a partnership with several Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chipmakers which will see its gadget-tracking technology enabled at the chip level. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 16:00
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Acer put a rotating display in its $4,000 Predator Triton 900 gaming laptop
CES is upon us and it’s raining gaming laptops. After Samsung and Asus’ announcements, Acer has unveiled a curious $4,000 convertible laptop named the Predator Triton 900. The device features a 17-inch 4K display supported by a CNC-machined Ezel Aero Hinge that allows you to flip, extend, or recline the screen while it remains attached to the base. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 14:33
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ASUS rethinks gaming laptop design with its inventive new ROG Mothership
I can’t help but rag on gaming laptops that feature loud design elements and over-the-top RGB lighting, but I can certainly get behind ASUS‘ bonkers new ROG Mothership, which features a radical approach to cramming plenty of powerful hardware into a portable system. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 13:12
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The first renders of the alleged 2019 iPhone feature a hideous 3-camera setup
We’re just over a week into 2019, and alleged renders of the next iPhone have already leaked. Tipster OnLeaks and Digit India published a bunch of renders yesterday of what might be the iPhone XI, which you can see above and below. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 11:43
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Samsung re-enters the gaming laptop arena with its RTX 2080-powered Notebook Odyssey
At CES in Las Vegas today, Samsung unveiled its fresh take on gaming laptops, the Notebook Odyssey, with top-end hardware and and a more discreet look than others in this segment. The Notebook Odyssey (which is actually the latest in Samsung‘s gaming lineup of the same name) packs an all-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card that supports ray tracing, along with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage, as well as a 1TB HDD. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 10:18
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Samsung is bringing an iTunes app to its smart TVs soon
In a surprise announcement, rivals Samsung and Apple decided to team up and bring the iTunes movies and TV Shows app to Samsung’s Smart TV range in 100 countries. According to the announcement, iTunes will be pre-loaded on Samsung‘s smart TVs launching this year, and a firmware update will bring the app to TVs from 2018. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 10:05
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Android Q might get a system-wide dark mode
Android users have clamored for years for a dark mode across the entire OS, and it looks like the wait is nearly over. According to a comment spotted in the Chromium bug tracker by Android Police, devices running the upcoming Android Q platform will get a system-wide dark theme. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 08:19
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ASUS cleverly adds a notch to its latest laptop for the thinnest bezels ever
Lots of folks were annoyed when smartphones began cutting out a notch from their displays to make room for front cameras and maximize screen real estate a couple of years ago. Now, ASUS is turning that idea on its head for CES, so as to slim down the bezels on its new ZenBook S13 laptop. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 07:56
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Huawei P30 shows up in renders… and brings back the headphone jack?
After Huawei’s P20 and Mate 20 lines were met with near-universal praise last year, Huawei is getting ready to return with the P30 this year. Today we got our best glimpse of what the device may look like yet, thanks to a render created by OnLeaks and 91 Mobiles. äàëüøå »
2019-1-5 04:20
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Dell’s Latitude 7400 might pull you away from its XPS laptops
While Dell’s XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware laptops are some of the most popular PCs around, it’s easy for mainstream consumers to forget the company has an entire series of business laptops too. äàëüøå »
2019-1-5 21:48
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How to take better portrait mode photos on any phone
Ah, portrait mode. Ever since Huawei pioneered the depth-sensing tech and Apple ran with it, it seems every other Instagram photo has that faux-DSLR look. Unfortunately, our smartphones aren’t exactly perfect at imitating the shallow depth of field of a real large-sensor camera, so it’s important to help the tiny sensors out when we can. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 18:00
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Marshall’s Kilburn II is a star performer among wireless speakers
You probably know of the Marshall brand of guitar amplifiers, which have been rocking clubs and arenas since the 60s. With the help of Sweden-based firm Zound Industries, the brand expanded to launch consumer products like headphones and wireless speakers a couple of years ago; its instantly recognizable moniker and stage-ready aesthetic have helped it gain a foothold in the saturated audio gear space. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 14:09
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Xiaomi rumored to be working on a triple-fold phone
Last year, Samsung gave us a glimpse of its highly anticipated Galaxy F foldable phone. Now, a new leak suggests that Xiaomi might be working on an ambitious triple-fold phone. Reporter Evan Blass tweeted a video of the mysterious device allegedly made by Xiaomi. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 09:54
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Project Cars game studio is working on “the most powerful console ever built”
London-based game development shop Slightly Mad Studios – which is behind the Project CARS racing sim series, as well as the Need for Speed: Shift franchise – is living up to its name with the announcement of its next project: a game console to rival the Xbox and PlayStation, and support VR content, in three years’ time. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 08:38
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Samsung’s clever new monitor frees up desk space without a wall mount
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is just around the corner, and announcements of new products have already started to roll in, including a bunch of high-end monitors from Samsung. But among the lot, the Space Monitor that can be attached to your desk with a clamp seems particularly intriguing. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 08:22
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Sonos FCC filing suggests smart satellite speaker is on the way
Sonos has been pretty the past couple of years, what with the Sonos One, Beam, and Amp. But according to an FCC filing unearthed by Variety, it’s already preparing another addition to its line-up: a satellite speaker codenamed ‘S18. äàëüøå »
2019-1-4 00:21
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Wicked Audio launches bonkers speaker/wireless headphone hybrid at CES
Wicked Audio today announced a swathe of new audio products at the CES trade show, currently taking place in Las Vegas. The most interesting of which is arguably the Wicked Audio Syver — an AirPod-style wireless earphone/travel speaker hybrid. äàëüøå »
2019-1-3 17:00
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Xiaomi turns its Redmi budget phone label into a sub-brand
Chinese hardware giant Xiaomi just announced that it is officially turning its Redmi label – which it’s used for its budget Android phones – into a sub-brand. The announcement on the company’s website indicates that it’ll reveal more information at a press conference on January 10. äàëüøå »
2019-1-3 12:06
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New USB-C protocol could save your devices from faulty chargers
To protect devices from damage through incompatible chargers and malware attacks, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) – the organization that supports and promotes changes for USB standards – has introduced an authentication program for USB-C connections. äàëüøå »
2019-1-3 10:16
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Nokia’s 5-camera phone leaked in all its glory
In September 2018, a leaked photo suggested that Nokia planned to launch a phone with five rear cameras, called the Nokia 9. Now, thanks to reporter Evan Blass, we’ve caught our first glimpse of the device’s design. äàëüøå »
2019-1-3 08:18
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10 reasons I’m still not switching to Bluetooth headphones
I’m lucky enough to be able to try out all the latest audio gear, so sometimes friends and family are surprised to see I’m not donning Bluetooth headphones. Why would someone who reviews tech for a living not be living the wireless life? While I certainly have access to more Bluetooth headphones than I need, more often than not, I’m reaching for my wired cans. äàëüøå »
2019-1-2 10:00
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What to expect from smartphone cameras in 2019
A camera on a mid-range phone from 2018 can outperform a lot of top-end phone cameras from 2016, and even 2017. That’s thanks to major improvements in image processing, as well as the inclusion of better – and now, cheaper – dual-camera systems. äàëüøå »
2018-12-29 18:00
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Review: The Alfa Genus V2 earphones offer custom sound at a bargain price
One of the most fundamental things you need to remember about buying audio gear is that different headphones produce different sounds. Some headphones – like studio monitor headphones – produce audio that’s unadulterated and neutral. äàëüøå »
2018-12-29 05:03
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8 failed Kickstarters that were too pure for 2018
Crowdfunding is cool. Countless number of awesome things started on sites like Kickstarter, hit their funding goal, and then entered the real world. Unfortunately, there’s a dark side to crowdfunding: projects that never get the required amount of capital and fail. äàëüøå »
2018-12-27 16:00
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Hands on with the gorgeous Honor View20
Earlier this month, at a packed-out event in the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling business district, Honor announced its upcoming flagship – the Honor View20. The Honor View20 is arguably the most important device we’ve seen from Huawei’s ascendant phone sub-brand in a long time, as it ditches the dreaded notch in favor of a selfie camera embedded in the top-left corner of the screen. äàëüøå »
2018-12-26 17:25
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Day 14 of TNW’s Advent: NordVPN giveaway!
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. We wanted to do something special for our final day of TNW’s advent. äàëüøå »
2018-12-25 11:00
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Day 13 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Sonos, HP, and 23andMe
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. You know what? We couldn’t just stop at 12 days of TNW advent — we’re going to take it up to 14. äàëüøå »
2018-12-24 13:00
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Day 12 of TNW’s Advent Deals: a Samsung Galaxy, a Dyson fan, and a laptop
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Want those sweet, good, lovely deals from day number 11? We’ve got you. äàëüøå »
2018-12-23 13:00
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All I want for Christmas: a new iPod
Earlier in the year I wrote about how much I loved the iPod. And you know what? My feelings haven’t changed – it’s still the best gadget ever released. Herein lies the problem. Apple, if you’re reading this, please listen carefully. äàëüøå »
2018-12-23 12:00
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Day 11 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Bose speaker, headphones, and MasterClass
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Need the deals from day 10? Go over here. äàëüøå »
2018-12-22 13:00
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TNW’s embarrassingly last-minute Christmas gift guide
The only thing more stressful than last-minute Christmas shopping is last-minute gift guide writing. Alas, dear reader, we all have our own particular crosses to bear, but in this case, my stress can be your salvation. äàëüøå »
2018-12-22 23:30
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Make 2019 the year your child learns to code with these 6 toys and kits
Perhaps the best gift you can get your child in 2019 is a quality computer science education. Depending on where you live, tech jobs are bountiful, and they can open the door to a world of travel, opportunity, and lifelong learning. äàëüøå »
2018-12-21 16:31
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Day 10 of TNW’s Advent Deals: a Sennheiser headset, Harmon Kardon, and weed accessories
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Need deals from yesterday? You got it, bud! On the tenth day of TNW’s advent, the lovely team gave to me… Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset Haven’t heard of Massdrop? Basically, it’s a retail site that works with its users to make products that they want. äàëüøå »
2018-12-21 12:13
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The best phones of 2018 for every kind of buyer
It’s the end of the year, so you know what that means: awards lists. In our case, it’s time to crown the best phones of 2018, which is a surprisingly tough activity given how many great phones there were this year. äàëüøå »
2018-12-21 10:04
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Here’s how to throw an office party using your Mac laptop
Being an adult is hard and having responsibilities is harder. I mean, who hasn’t begrudgingly gone out for a single, but ended up spending the majority of the night out, sleeping in a bathtub, and forgetting they had to throw an office party the next day? Not I, friend, not I. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 15:09
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Day 9 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Bose headphones and a Nest thermostat
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. If you’re interested in yesterday’s deals, you can find those here. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 13:00
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The Fnatic Clutch 2 is a stylish and comfortable gaming mouse for under $60
As vertical mice are beginning to reach a zenith, there’s still a place for more traditional-looking offerings. This week we’re taking a look at Fnatic’s Clutch 2 – a right-handed wired gaming mouse that’s an unabashed all-rounder, yet is sufficiently customizable for even the most competitive of gamers. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 11:55
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Why I’d spend $1,000 on hi-fi earbuds before speakers or headphones
When I reviewtop-of-the-line (read: expensive) hardware, I often find myself having to make a disclaimer: you don’t need to spend this much, because there’s something 95 percent as good for a far lower price. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 10:00
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The Komplete Kontrol A25 is an excellent MIDI-controller without any bloat
The Komplete Kontrol A-series from Native Instruments is here to do work. The lineup features three keyboard MIDI-controllers that aren’t very pretty, but manage to give producers everything they need in a hardware package – and plenty to love in the included software. äàëüøå »
2018-12-19 23:26
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