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By Devin Coldewey The so-called Internet of Things is often underwhelming — who really needs a tweeting oven? — but inspiring applications of embedded sensors and ubiquitous connectivity still appear, and sometimes from the most unexpected places. Take this smart walker, for instance: the same tech that goes into tacky toys and frivolous appliances could…

By Parker Wilhelm Not content with making the world’s highest-capacity microSD card, Samsung is doubling down on a miniature solid-state drive that’s barely the size of a fingernail but stores a whopping 512 gigabytes of data. The first of its kind, the PM971-NVMe SSD is a single ball grid array (BGA) package comprised of 16…

By Andrew Krok If you’re looking for a comfortable midsize luxury sedan, you’ve found one. If you’re looking for value, on the other hand… …read more Source:: cnet Camcorders

By Devin Coldewey Researchers in the Netherlands claim to have created the world’s first “robots that procreate.” What does that mean exactly? Well, child, when two robots’ fitness evaluation algorithms come to a successful conclusion, something beautiful happens. You’ll know when you’re older — or if you scroll down. “This breakthrough is a significant first…

By Romain Dillet Meet Energysquare, a thin charging pad so that you don’t have to plug your phone charger ever again. Energysquare doesn’t rely on induction like most wireless chargers out there. Instead, Energysquare uses a conductive surface as well as a sticker on the back of your phone. The company is currently doing a…

By Lewis Leong The Xbox One is already the cheapest its ever been, starting at $299. But today, Microsoft dropped the price on a ton of different bundles, making it a great time to buy a Special Edition Xbox One. The discounted bundles include both the regular black Xbox One console as well as the…

By Devin Coldewey Apple’s Thunderbolt Display, first introduced in the summer of 2011, may be getting a refresh at WWDC, if inventory shortages at retail stores are any indication. Just try getting one at your local Apple store — dozens of locations near me are “ship to store” only, suggesting (as is often the case…

By Romain Dillet Microsoft just dropped the price of its gaming console. The Xbox One now costs $299 in the U.S. with a 500GB hard drive, or €299 in Europe. For $319, you get a 1TB hard drive. And bundles also get a $50 price cut. Interestingly, this news comes right before E3. Microsoft is…

By Kevin Lee There’s a saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – but not for Asus. The ZenBook 3 is the Taiwanese electronics firm’s latest 12.5 inch MacBook-killing Ultrabook. It doesn’t just so much imitate as it does completely destroy Apple’s ultrathin laptop in specs and price. Weighing in at a scant…

By Kevin Lee There’s a saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – but not for Asus. The ZenBook 3 is the Taiwanese electronics firm’s latest 12.5 inch MacBook-killing Ultrabook. It doesn’t just so much imitate as it does completely destroy Apple’s ultrathin laptop in specs and price. Weighing in at a scant…

By Ingrid Lunden Is the world ready for another smartphone? How about one that will cost $14,000 for its most basic model? Today, Sirin Labs — a startup put together by a team of founders out of Israel — used an event in London to unveil the Solarin, a privacy-first device “aimed at the international…

Dell was present at the Computex 2016 and unveiled its latest Inspiron 7000 laptops. The devices, which range from 13 to 17-inchers, come packed with Windows 10 and advanced security features usually found in expensive gadgets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

The Asus ROG Avalon could redefine the future of DIY PC, as it makes the entire process a whole deal easier. Not only that, but it could also get more people in on the action. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

A Chinese iPhone accessory maker has revealed new accessories believed to be designed for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus/Pro. The adapters feature a Lightning cable and a 3.5-millimeter headphone port amplifier. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Kevin Lee Virtual reality gaming and experience have finally been full realized with headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. However, there are still a few things that can pull you out of the immersive experience with the biggest one that damned cable tipping you up. Well MSI wants to do away with…