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More details on Audi’s Tesla Model S competitor emerge

By Darrell Etherington Audi’s upcoming four-door luxury electric car will have a 311-mile range, along with Level 4 self-driving features (essentially full autonomy for those keeping track) and three separate electric motors, according to a new report from Autocar. The car is set to go head-to-head with the Model S, based on these new stats,…

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Review: Download review: SMPlayer review

By Mark Wilson SMPlayer review In addition to files stored on your hard drive, the program can be used to play YouTube video – but that’s just the very beginning. There’s support for subtitles, a graphic equalizer, a screenshot tool, adjustable playback speed, customizable playlists, subtitles, the option of using skins and much more. User…

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Review: Download review: SMPlayer review

By Mark Wilson SMPlayer review In addition to files stored on your hard drive, the program can be used to play YouTube video – but that’s just the very beginning. There’s support for subtitles, a graphic equalizer, a screenshot tool, adjustable playback speed, customizable playlists, subtitles, the option of using skins and much more. User…

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Belkin debuts a sub-$100 iPhone/Apple Watch charging stand

By Brian Heater If you’ve got a thing with a battery, odds are Belkin’s looking for a way to charge it. If Belkin already charges it, the company’s no doubt searching for another thing it can charge along with it. And in the case of the classic iPhone/Apple Watch combo, the accessory maker is simply…

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Could Acer unleash a monster gaming laptop with a 21-inch curved screen?

By Darren Allan How big can a laptop get? Usually, they don’t venture past the 17-inch mark, but an incoming offering from Acer certainly puts the ‘desktop’ into desktop replacement notebook – it’s a 21-inch model. Yes, according to that ever-flowing fountain of rumors, DigiTimes, Acer has a 21-inch gaming laptop in the pipeline which…

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Could Acer unleash a monster gaming laptop with a 21-inch curved screen?

By Darren Allan How big can a laptop get? Usually, they don’t venture past the 17-inch mark, but an incoming offering from Acer certainly puts the ‘desktop’ into desktop replacement notebook – it’s a 21-inch model. Yes, according to that ever-flowing fountain of rumors, DigiTimes, Acer has a 21-inch gaming laptop in the pipeline which…

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Sonos partners with Amazon, Spotify for enhanced music control

By John Biggs Wireless speaker system maker Sonos announced two software partnerships today with Spotify and Amazon. The Spotify integration allows users to control their Sonos speakers via the Spotify app, essentially turning each Sonos speaker – or all of them – into a Spotify Connect system. The Sonos/Amazon partnership is a bit more interesting.…

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IFA 2016: Smartphones, Wearables And Other Gadgets To Expect From Samsung, Sony, LG And Other Brands

The IFA 2016 is just around the corner. Tech Times has rounded up anticipated devices from major OEMs such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Lenovo and Huawei, which are expected to be introduced at the event. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

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Kwikset launches second-gen Kevo smart lock for $229

By Jordan Crook Kwikset, makers of the Kevo smart lock, have just unveiled the second-generation of the device with a fresh design and added security features. The second-gen Kevo still comes with the same touch-to-unlock feature that made it popular back in 2013, letting users simply touch the lock to gain entry to their home.…

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Intel’s ‘Kaby Lake’ Core processors are big news for VR, notebooks and convertibles

By Darrell Etherington Intel’s latest processor generation is now official, and the 7th generation of Core processors looks to pack a punch. The so-called “Kaby Lake” lineup is the first to follow the new “tick-tock-tock” beat Intel has adopted for processor development, which means it keeps the same 14nm manufacturing process as its predecessor (Skylake),…

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HTC Nexus Marlin And Sailfish Prices Leak Ahead Of Launch And Are More Expensive Than Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P

A new report claims to reveal the upcoming HTC Nexus Sailfish and Marlin pricing configurations. If true, the pair will be priced higher than the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Review Roundup: Is The OLED Display Enough To Make You Want It?

People have been eager to get their hands on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with OLED display since its CES 2016 debut. However, now that the first batches have arrived, how exactly will the 2-in-1 fare against reviewers’ scrutiny? …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Images Leak And Compare New Space Black And Metallic Blue Color Options

Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a new Space Black color option. New images show a metallic Blue color alongside the Space Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

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Petnet raises $10M to help people treat their pets with more personalized care

By Darrell Etherington How much food should you feed your dog? Pet owners everywhere have asked this question at one time or another – and probably multiple times during the course of their dog or cat’s life. That’s partly why pet tech company Petnet was able to secure its new $10 million Series A funding…

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A whole host of new information has emerged about the Nintendo NX’s controller

By Jon Porter New details have emerged concerning the forthcoming Nintendo NX‘s controller and it looks like big changes are on the way for the new console. The first rumored change is with its D-pad, which will reportedly now be a split D-pad (like those used by Sony on all four PlayStations) rather than the…

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