Meta Platforms Inc., once known as Facebook Inc., is a big player in digital tech. They’ve made a name for themselves with their VR headsets, the Meta Quest series. The Quest 2 was a hit when it launched in 2020. Also, it got even more attention when it was renamed Meta Quest 2 in 2022. […]
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Anker showcases new Prime GaN chargers
Anker has not only introduced a power bank for the home but also smaller products that can charge your various devices. The new Anker Prime lineup includes chargers with 67, 100, and 240 W, as well as a power bank with a capacity of 27,000 mAh that can charge up to 250 W. In addition […]
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Samsung is set to release an 83-inch OLED TV
So far, Samsung has only offered its QD-OLED TVs in sizes up to 77 inches, but that may change soon, sort of. It seems that Samsung has decided to start using 83-inch screen panels from LG Display, which utilize so-called WOLED (WRGB) panels. These panels use a white subpixel for higher brightness compared to Samsung’s […]
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How Good (or Bad) is the Apple Vision Pro Headset? Early Testers Share Their Honest Opinions
Is the Apple Vision Pro headset worth the hype? Let’s dig into some early reviews. Apple recently dropped the curtain on their much-anticipated AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, at the yearly Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2023. Billed as a “game-changing spatial computer” by Apple, the Vision Pro aims to fuse real-world and […]
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Mark Zuckerberg comments on Apple’s Vision Pro
The other day, Apple unveiled its AR/VR headset, Vision Pro, and now Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has shared his thoughts on it. In a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg expressed his initial impressions of Apple’s Vision Pro, an AR/VR headset that may eventually compete with Meta’s VR headset, Meta Quest. Zuckerberg stated that from a […]
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iRobot showcases T.R.E.A.T.
iRobot, the company that manufactures robot vacuums under the Roomba brand, has developed a new accessory for its vacuums that can deliver dog treats to the household pets. The accessory is called the Tasty Reward Emission Apparatus Thingy (T.R.E.A.T.), and it replaces the container typically used to collect the dust that the vacuum picks up. […]
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Ascender is a robot vacuum cleaner that can clean stairs
A company called Migo has developed a robotic vacuum cleaner equipped with a feature that enables it to climb stairs and clean them. The robot is called Ascender and can be used on all levels of a house without manually moving the robot between floors. Whether it works as smoothly as it appears in the […]
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Samsung unveils a new version of the Bespoke Jet
There aren’t many things these days that aren’t spiced up with a bit of AI, and Samsung’s latest vacuum cleaner is no exception. It’s called the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI and is said to be their most powerful model yet. They also claim it has the longest runtime to date. But what makes this one […]
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Bandai showcases Tamagotchi Uni
The Japanese gaming and toy company, Bandai, has unveiled a new version of the classic Tamagotchis that can connect to the “Tamaverse,” a virtual world referred to as “the metaverse of the Tamagotchi world” by Bandai. The idea behind Tamagotchi Uni is for users to play with their digital pets, just like with the original […]
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Mattel releases Barbie collection “The Movie”
On July 21st, the film Barbie will premiere, and toy manufacturer Mattel is launching the new Barbie collection “The Movie” in anticipation of the release. The collection includes various Barbie dolls resembling Margot Robbie’s Barbie and other characters from the movie, as well as several Ken dolls resembling Ryan Gosling. Additionally, an accompanying Barbie house, […]
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Lego releases Captain America’s shield as a building set
Lego’s collaboration with Marvel continues, and now Lego has unveiled a building set that allows you to construct Captain America’s iconic shield. The building set “Captain America’s Shield” consists of a total of 3,128 Lego pieces and, when assembled, forms a shield with a diameter of 47 centimeters. The set includes a stand for the […]
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Apple announces their first spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro
Apple has just unveiled their new plans for a mixed-reality wearable experience on the 5th of June, at their annual software conference, the WWDC. Apple have been working on their new headset, the Apple Vision Pro, for numerous years now and just like with a lot of their products they like to take their time […]
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It is possible to share AirTags with iOS 17
Apple’s AirTags will become more useful in iOS 17. In the upcoming update, you will be able to share them and other Find My items with up to five other people, the company wrote in a press release. Perfect for things like car keys that multiple people in a family may want to find. “An […]
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The Verge checks out Apple Vision Pro
The folks from The Verge had the opportunity to try out Apple’s upcoming headset, Apple Vision Pro, during the ongoing WWDC conference. They seem quite satisfied with the design and impressed by the screen resolution, which, according to them, was good enough to read text on websites. They consider it one of the coolest headset […]
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Apple Vision Pro – First Impressions
MKBHD got to try the Apple Vision Pro for 30 minutes and here are his first impressions. I’ll let the video do the talking. Enjoy.
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Apple unveils Vision Pro
The rumors were true – Apple’s first AR/VR headset, Vision Pro, is now official. Apple’s headset offers augmented reality through high-resolution displays on the inside, and interface control can be done through hands, eyes, and voice – no other Apple device is required to use the device. However, the displays on the inside are not […]
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Father’s Day 2023: 22 Best and Budget-Friendly Tech Gifts for Dad Under $100
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2023. With just a few weeks left to go, it’s the perfect time to start shopping for the perfect gift. If you’re looking for a gift that will make your dad smile, you might want to consider something tech-related. Whether he’s into gadgets, gaming, or smart home devices, […]
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Google Chromecast Secrets: Tips and Tricks You Don’t Know Yet
Google Chromecast is a powerful media-streaming device that can take over your TV and simplify your online life. With its portability and ease of use, Chromecast allows you to stream content from your phone or computer to your TV screen. Whether you’re running a standard “casting” model or the all-new Chromecast with Google TV, this […]
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Smart Homes for Kids: Best 27 Tools for Parental Control and Child Safety
As homes become smarter, the advantages are impossible to ignore. They provide an added layer of comfort, convenience, and, importantly, security for homeowners. Yet, the rise of this technology also prompts a significant concern: how can we ensure the safety and privacy of our children in such environments? The issue of child safety in smart […]
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Leap Motion Controller 2 presented
Just over ten years ago, Leap Motion showcased a computer accessory similar to Microsoft Kinect, which allowed users to control computers using gestures. Since then, the company has changed its name to Ultraleap and has focused more on virtual reality applications. Now, they have introduced a new version of their accessory – Leap Motion Controller […]
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Amazon scraps celebrity voices on Alexa
Amazon is now removing the option for users of their smart assistant Alexa to have it respond with voices from various celebrities. Amazon introduced celebrity voices for Alexa in 2019, allowing users to purchase an add-on for $5 to make Alexa sound like Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, or Melissa McCarthy. An Amazon spokesperson told […]
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First-generation Chromecast receives its final update
Google has officially discontinued its first-generation Chromecast, which was released in July 2013. The device has not received any updates since November of last year with the 1.36.159268 update, which was its first update in over three years. However, it is only now that Google has updated its support page and made it official that […]
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Lego releases new Marvel building sets
Lego has unveiled two new building sets based on events from the films Spider-Man: No Way Home and Avengers: Endgame, released in 2021 and 2019, respectively. Both building sets are dioramas showcasing the climactic battles from the films. “Spider-Man – The Final Battle” (pictured above) consists of 900 Lego pieces and includes ten minifigures depicting […]
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TLC showcases foldable OLED TV hidden in a coffee table
Last week, at Display Week in Los Angeles, TLC showcased a pretty cool OLED TV prototype they have developed. It’s a 65-inch foldable OLED TV with 8K resolution that can be folded down into a table when not in use. When the TV is folded into the table, half of the TV screen’s surface can […]
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Meta Quest 3 to be thinner and lighter
Meta’s Quest 3, internally codenamed Eureka, is both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, Quest 2, according to Mark Gurman, who has had hands-on experience with Meta’s headset. The headset is also expected to have advanced hand tracking and pass-through video, similar to Apple’s rumored “Reality Pro” headset. Quest 3 will feature a second-generation Qualcomm […]
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HP Revives Classic Calculator HP-15C
HP seems to be trying to ride some kind of retro wave and is now releasing the HP-15C calculator in a “Collections Edition” that might be of interest to the nostalgically inclined. The HP-15C was released in 1982, back when the company was still called Hewlett-Packard. The calculator ceased to be sold in 1989, but […]
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Belkin releases power bank with fast charging for Apple Watch
Belkin has unveiled a new power bank that enables fast charging for both an Apple Watch and an iPhone simultaneously. Belkin’s “BoostCharge Pro” features a 10,000mAh battery and can wirelessly fast charge Apple Watch models that support it at 7.5W. It also supports fast charging for iPhones or other USB-C compatible devices at up to […]
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A look at the world’s first 16K resolution TV
The best week of the year, Displayweek, is underway, and in conjunction with that, BOE is showcasing the world’s first 16K resolution TV. The TV is 110 inches and has a resolution of 15360 x 8640. According to Vincent from HDTVTest, this is sufficient for individual pixels to be invisible regardless of the viewing distance.
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New OLED screen from Samsung can measure your pulse
The other day, we wrote about Samsung showcasing a rollable OLED screen, but that wasn’t the only display-related innovation the company unveiled. We also got to see a “Sensor OLED Display.” According to Samsung, this screen can recognize fingerprints anywhere on the display and even measure pulse, blood pressure, and stress levels when the user […]
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Robot mouse solves maze in 6 seconds
In the latest video from the YouTube channel Veritasium, we get to see how different teams in the Micromouse competition build robot mice that are designed to solve a large maze in the shortest possible time. In some clips of the robot mice, it may appear as if the video is fast-forwarded, but they are […]