The best stuff announced at IFA so far
The best stuff announced at IFA so far The doors to IFA 2025 at Messe Berlin don’t officially open to the public until tomorrow, but several companies have already announced new gadgets, tech, features, and upgrades as Europe’s largest consumer tech show gets underway. There’s a lot of news to stay on top of, and […]
World’s first sodium-ion portable power station is ready for extreme cold
World's first sodium-ion portable power station is ready for extreme cold World’s first sodium-ion portable power station is ready for extreme cold Real men use electric chainsaws in temperatures down to -25C (-13F). | Image: Bluetti Bluetti’s at IFA 2025 with the world’s first portable power station built around a sodium-ion battery, and a second, […]
TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids’ phone addiction
TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids' phone addiction TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids’ phone addiction The Nxtpaper 5G Junior ships with a choice of blue or orange case included. TCL has been making its E Ink-inspired Nxtpaper phones for years, but it’s taken the company until now to […]
TCL’s fun little PlayCube projector is a Google TV concept no more
TCL's fun little PlayCube projector is a Google TV concept no more TCL’s fun little PlayCube projector is a Google TV concept no more PlayCube is a cross between a Rubik’s Cube and TARS. | Image: TCL TCL is not a brand that elicits desire, typically, yet here I am, looking at its IFA 2025 […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same If you’ve been eagerly awaiting Samsung’s long-teased trifold phone or Project Moohan XR headset, the company’s IFA launches may feel a little prosaic: an affordable […]
Anker stuffed its awesome Nebula X1 projector into a party speaker
Anker stuffed its awesome Nebula X1 projector into a party speaker The Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro is a party on wheels. | Image: Anker Anker took its portable and incredibly bright Nebula X1 projector and jammed it into a 30 x 17 x 13.5-inch box with a 160W subwoofer to create the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro. […]
Belkin’s cheap wired earbuds give you ANC without battery anxieties
Belkin's cheap wired earbuds give you ANC without battery anxieties Belkin’s cheap wired earbuds give you ANC without battery anxieties Belkin is launching four new affordable earbuds, including a wired option that provides active noise cancellation (ANC) for users who don’t want to worry about battery life. The SoundForm USB-C Wired Earbuds with ANC will […]
Philips Hue responds to cheaper competitors with major product overhaul
Philips Hue responds to cheaper competitors with major product overhaul All the new Hue Essentials line white and color ambiance LED bulbs cost $25 each, or as low as $15 each, if you buy a multipack. Philips Hue has announced the biggest revamp of its smart lighting line in years, introducing lower-cost lights, support for […]
Aukey’s new wireless charger gives you more freedom through the power of the orbs
Aukey's new wireless charger gives you more freedom through the power of the orbs Aukey’s new wireless charger gives you more freedom through the power of the orbs The MagFusion Ark is available in multiple sizes with up to three removable wireless charging spheres. | Image: Aukey Aukey has announced a new modular charging solution […]
AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it
AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it LG’s FURON AI Agent powers the company’s smart home AI ambitions. | Image: LG The holy grail of the smart home is ambient computing – technology that disappears into the background, anticipating your needs without a word or a tap. Lights turn […]