From smartphones to notebooks and wearables. Its all about the gear you want
Despite maintaining a consistent form factor, price point and function set across its range of iPads, Apple's tablet computers have transformed drastically from object of ridicule, e-book reader, notebook redux and now on the cusp of laptop killer. Vast improvements to computing power, thoughtful integrations with key peripherals like Smart
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Garmin, the foremost name in GPS technology across marine, aviation, sports and outdoor applications, is best known for its wide range of wearable solutions. Today, the company unveils its latest Venu, Vivomove and Vivoactive smartwatches, adding more style to substance across its lineup, while expanding functionality to cater to a
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We've covered the four top reasons to upgrade to a Pixel 4, but that wouldn't be fair if we didn't cover the four biggest issues with Google's Pixel 4 smartphones. Different colours of the Google Pixel 4 XL. Image: Ian Ling Every device has its shortcomings, but some have more
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We've had the chance to play with the Google Pixel 4 and it has been a strong performer thus far. The tech giant's fourth iteration of its Pixel smartphone, Google Pixel 4 finally bucks the trend of a single camera, brings on board Face ID-style depth-sensing array, and features the
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JBL has hit the spot with the JBL Flip 5. Portable speakers get a little samey in this space, and updates are incremental. The Flip 5 isn't an exception to the rule, but it has refinements that make it an even more attractive option. Like its predecessor, the impressive JBL
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Oppo has announced the Reno2 and Reno2 Z smartphones in Singapore today, bringing a quad-camera array, dual wifi. These new devices, however, are still positioned under the flagship Reno 10X Zoom and the Reno 5G The Oppo Reno2 maintains the characteristic shark's fin camera pop-up tray. Image: Ian Ling The
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Artist or not - if you love art, rejoice. The recently-launched Adobe Fresco for iPad is available as a free download, bringing brushes and vectors from Adobe Photoshop to new heights. Wet-on-wet oil painting on Adobe Fresco by Kyle Webster Powered by the the artificial intelligence smarts of Adobe Sensei,
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Alongside the Pixel 4 devices, Google also announced the Nest Mini and Nest Wifi at the Made by Google event just hours ago. Refreshed versions of the popular Google Home Mini home assistant and the Google Wifi mesh smart Wi-Fi system, these home devices focus on usability improvements to make
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After a slew of leaks, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have finally gone public hours ago at the Made By Google event where the company showcased its new dual rear cameras, Motion Sense touch-free gesture controls, a secure Face Unlock and several other intelligent features. Priced a notch
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Glyphs discovered in the iOS 13.2 beta ignited rumours about a follow-up to Apple's super-successful AirPods, and are widely expected to sport noise cancellation and (certified) water resistance. The glyph discovered by 9to5Mac in the iOS 13.2 code. Current generations of AirPods are almost cosmetically identical, with minor changes to
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Apple TV+ launched to great aplomb with prominent names like Oprah Winfrey, Jason Momoa, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Jennifer Aniston. Now, the brand-new streaming service has scored another monumental win amidst rising competition from the likes of Disney Plus, and HBO Go. Masters of the Air will be a
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Facebook, after conquering social media in its acquisition of Instagram, and dominating the world of messaging apps with its Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp platforms, is out for blood. This time, it's digital payments. Libra: A Crash Course June 18th, 2019 saw the rise of Facebook's Geneva-headquartered Libra project, which aimed
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Devialet, a French audio company known for its one-of-a-kind super-expensive egg-shaped speakers with wobbling passive radiators on either side, has just released the Phantom Reactor 600 and Phantom Reactor 900 in Matte Black. The Devialet Phantom Reactor in Matte Black. Image: Devialet This is the first time the brand's Phantom
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Following the successful launch of its Z-series cameras last year, Nikon has followed up the full frame Z 6 and Z 7 cameras with the new Z 50, the brand's first mirrorless APS-C crop-sensor camera built to offer top-notch functionality in a compact and affordable form-factor. The new Z 50
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The Essential Phone, otherwise known as PH-1, changed smartphones as we knew them, with its titanium-and-ceramic form factor, close-to-bezel-less display and now-iconic notch - the first mainstream phone to sport one. This time, Essential founder Andy Rubin (and also Android co-founder) unveiled photos of Essential's Project Gem devices. https://twitter.com/Arubin/status/1181688574975983616 The
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Announced at WWDC 2019, MacOS Catalina has been in the recent months been much overshadowed by Apple's iPad, iPhone, iPadOS and iOS 13 updates. But the Mac has long been the company's mainstay. Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi announces the new MacOS Catalina. Image: Apple MacOS
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Razer has announced the availability of a follow-up to their popular Razer Blade series of gaming laptops. The new Razer Blade Pro 17 gets a 240Hz display panel, while the Razer Blade Stealth 13 with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is now available with Full HD and 4K UHD display
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Samsung has refreshed its Galaxy A line-up with the introduction of the Galaxy A10s and A30s which bring affordability and an all-rounded user experience all in one package. The Galaxy A10s features a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT LCD Display, while the A30s sports a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-V Display, presenting
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Alongside the monumental Surface Duo, Microsoft has also announced the Microsoft Surface Neo. A dual-screened, Intel-powered laptop, the Surface Neo will run the new Windows 10 X but will only be available holiday 2020. The Surface Neo with keyboard detached. Image: Microsoft With two 9-inch displays, the Surface Neo weighs
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Microsoft is staging a comeback after its Windows Phone lineup met its end in 2017. The Microsoft Surface Duo will be powered by Android in partnership with Google, and will feature two screens and stylus compatibility. Running on Android, the Surface Duo will support Google Play Store access. Image: Microsoft
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