Meta has initiated tests allowing users of their VR service Horizon Worlds to access it on platforms other than their VR headset, Meta Quest. Now, it will be possible to access certain applications in Horizon Worlds via the service’s mobile apps and directly on the web. Initially, Horizon Worlds users will be able to play […]
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Wiz releases new smart lighting
Signify is introducing three new Wiz products today for both indoor and outdoor use. The desk lamp Portrait offers both ring and regular light that can be adjusted to create focused lighting or illuminate your face during video calls. New NFC smart tags enable light control by holding your mobile device over the tag, and […]
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Matter 1.2 is coming this fall
Matter 1.2 is set to launch in the fall with support for additional categories within the smart home ecosystem. The IoT standard Matter is receiving a relatively significant update with the inclusion of categories like door locks, robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fans, and air conditioners. However, support for security cameras is missing […]
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Ring releases a pet tag for pets
Amazon-owned Ring has introduced a new product for pet owners. The gadget is called Pet Tag and is an unexpectedly primitive device; it lacks tracking or wireless features and does not include GPS. Instead, Pet Tag consists of a QR code that is placed on the pet’s collar and is linked to an app. If […]
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Lego is releasing an impressive Star Wars ship
Lego has unveiled the upcoming set “Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser,” which is part of their “Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series.” The set is being released in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the animated Clone Wars series. This massive set consists of 5,374 Lego pieces and, when completed, measures 32 cm in height, 109 cm […]
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Unique Star Wars items will soon be auctioned
The American auction house Heritage Auctions will host an auction next month featuring items created by the renowned FX designer Greg Jein, who passed away last year. Among the items that will be auctioned are many items Jein created for films he worked on throughout his career. For example, a complete Stormtrooper armor used in […]
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iRobot Releases More Robot Vacuum Cleaners
iRobot is now launching the Roomba j9+, which is a robot vacuum cleaner and mop in one. It has a mop system that can be automatically lifted and a docking station that can fill and empty the robot with water. It’s also said to be iRobot’s most powerful vacuum cleaner to date. The robot comes […]
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VR game Demeo is coming to Apple Vision Pro
Game developer Resolution Games released an update to their game Demeo yesterday, mentioning that the game will be available on Apple’s mixed reality headset, Vision Pro. This makes Demeo one of the first games we know of that will be available on Vision Pro. In the new update to Demeo, Resolution Games has added the […]
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Microsoft patents backpack filled with sensors
Microsoft has been granted a patent for a somewhat peculiar backpack filled with various types of sensors. Microsoft refers to it as an ‘Artificial intelligence assisted wearable,’ and the idea seems to be that the backpack will function as a sort of smart assistant. Built into the backpack are features including GPS, compass, cameras, LED […]
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Meta and LG are planning to collaborate on a new VR headset
Meta and LG are reportedly teaming up to release a new version of the Quest Pro VR headset in 2025, according to a Korean report. The new headset is expected to have a price tag of around $2,000 and will use LG displays and components from LG Innotek. The report also states that Meta will […]
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OLED TV screens at 32 inches could be coming soon
Up until now, the smallest OLED panels LG manufactured for TVs were 42 inches, but that is about to change as the manufacturer is now set to offer panels in sizes of 32, 34, and 39 inches. However, it appears that only the 32-inch panel might be used in TVs, as the rest of the […]
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Lenovo introduces Legion Glasses
In conjunction with the launch of their handheld gaming device, Legion Go, which we’ve covered in more detail here, Lenovo also showcased a pair of screen glasses that can be used with Legion Go or other computers and mobile devices. These screen-equipped glasses are called Legion Glasses and feature two Micro-OLED screens, each with a […]
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Belkin releases Qi2 chargers
Belkin is introducing several new products, including two Qi2 wireless chargers, a Thunderbolt 4 hub, and a wall charger with a built-in battery. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 and the BoostCharge Convertible Qi2 Wireless Pad to Stand will, as the names suggest, feature the latest Qi specification. The Belkin BoostCharge […]
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Dreame unveils the DreameBot L20 Ultra
Robot vacuum cleaners that also mop are nothing new, but not many of them are truly effective. Dreame offers a model that spins around, and now they’re releasing a new version of it that can be extended to mop all the way to the wall. Smart! The model is called the DreameBot L20 Ultra, and […]
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Time to say goodbye to Magic Leap One
Augmented reality company Magic Leap has informed Magic Leap One buyers that it will cease to function on December 31, 2024. Magic Leap One was the first AR headset from the once-hyped AR company. However, when the headset was released in 2018, it turned out to be not as revolutionary as the company and some […]
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Anker releases chargers with Qi2 support
Anker is now launching its first chargers with support for the new Qi2 standard, which, like Apple’s MagSafe, uses magnets to secure a proper connection to the device. It’s not entirely unlikely that these could become among the first non-MagSafe chargers capable of charging iPhones at 15W, if the iPhone 15 series were to support […]
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Eve Home updates more products to support Matter
Eve is among the smart home manufacturers that have offered Matter support for some of their devices for quite some time, and now more of the company’s products are being updated to adopt the standard – and we’re also getting a completely new product. The new product is called Eve Thermo Control, a controller that […]
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Philips Hue to receive Matter support in September
It’s soon time for Philips Hue to finally gain support for Matter. In September, Signify will begin rolling out a software update for the Philips Hue Bridge that makes it compatible with the smart home standard. “With the launch of this update, users will experience a streamlined process when connecting their Philips Hue system to […]
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Philips Hue Presents a Range of Innovations
Philips Hue is introducing a series of security cameras and contact sensors for the first time to help users monitor their homes. The new cameras record in 1080p with night vision and can trigger instant motion alerts. They also use end-to-end encryption as standard, and person and object detection occurs directly within the camera. Users […]
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Samsung and LG Begin Collaboration in the Smart Home Space
The upcoming major electronics fair, IFA, is about to start in Berlin, and ahead of that, both South Korean companies LG and Samsung announced a new collaboration. The collaboration focuses on the realm of the ‘smart home,’ allowing users who have smart home devices, TVs, and other products from both companies to control these items […]
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Meta Develops Virtual Keyboard for Meta Quest
Meta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has showcased a virtual keyboard for virtual reality developed by Meta’s Reality Labs. The virtual keyboard is an app for Meta’s VR headset, the Meta Quest 2, and allows users to use a table or any other flat surface as a keyboard. Zuckerberg himself writes on Instagram that he has managed […]
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Roborock releases Dyad Pro Combo
Roborock has previously offered various models of wet and dry vacuum cleaners, but now the company is releasing its first model that can also be converted into a handheld vacuum cleaner with four additional accessories. The vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 17,000 and can clean as close as 1 mm from edges and […]
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Samsung releases a larger version of its outdoor TV
Three years ago, Samsung introduced its “outdoor TV” called the Terrace, a television designed to withstand both rain and direct sunlight. Now, Samsung is releasing a slightly larger version of the Terrace with an 85-inch screen size. The 85-inch model is also equipped with what Samsung calls “Neo QLED,” a QLED variant that offers better […]
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iRobot releases new Roomba vacuum cleaners
iRobot is expanding its lineup of 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop devices with the Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+. These robots can both vacuum and mop by simply switching containers. The Roomba Combo j5+ can handle vacuuming and mopping on both wet and dry floors, while the Roomba Combo i5+ is better suited […]
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Legs are now coming to Meta’s avatars
Nearly a year later, it seems that Meta is finally on the verge of granting its metaverse avatars legs to make them a bit more human-like. In the latest beta version of Quest software, Quest Home avatars have now acquired these additional limbs. However, the legs won’t be visible when looking down at your avatar, […]
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Playmobil creates sets with Magnum, P.I.
Do you remember the classic series Magnum, P.I.? Honestly, I barely do, but it was an incredibly popular TV show that aired in the 80s, starring Tom Selleck. Now, Playmobil has released a set featuring Thomas Magnum and his iconic Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole. In addition to the car and a Magnum figure, the set […]
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Zapata showcases AirScooter
Franky Zapata’s company Zapata has unveiled a new VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicle designed for personal transportation. The egg-shaped aircraft is called the “AirScooter” and can accommodate one person. AirScooter is a hybrid vehicle that appears to combine both electric and gasoline-powered engines for the vehicle’s rotors. The top speed is stated to be […]
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Asus unveils its first 32-inch QD-OLED monitor
Asus has introduced the first 32-inch QD-OLED monitor with 4K resolution during Gamescom. The monitor is said to have a swift response time of 0.03 milliseconds, a high refresh rate of 240 Hz, and a brightness of up to 1000 nits. Named ROG Swift PG32UCDM, the monitor comes with support for HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, […]
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First images of the Philips Hue Camera
Philips Hue is expected to soon launch its first smart home cameras, and now we have our first images of two out of the total four models that have been approved by the US regulatory authority FCC. In the pictures, we see the black version of the camera, but there will also be white models. […]
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Ryobi releases a new battery
Ryobi introduced today the new 18V ONE+ 4Ah High Energy battery, which becomes part of the Lithium+ High Energy battery series. This battery is said to provide three times longer runtime than previous models and also generate less heat. The battery has up to 20 percent more power than earlier models and features an integrated […]