Sony is crowdfunding a wearable air conditioner for personal climate control

For those times when the outdoors is too hot or too cold, the easiest way to find respite is to dash inside. But what if that’s not an option? Sony thinks it has the answer with the Reon Pocket air conditioner, which it’s crowdfunding through… Continue reading Sony is crowdfunding a wearable air conditioner for personal climate control

Samsung says the Galaxy Fold is fixed, goes on sale in September

The Samsung Galaxy Fold got its big reveal in February, promising to usher in a new era of foldables – but before it officially went on sale, review units and prototypes started to break in quite spectacular fashion. It turns out that making … Continue reading Samsung says the Galaxy Fold is fixed, goes on sale in September

Smart glove uses stretch-sensing tech for highly accurate hand gesture capture

Getting real, physical movements accurately depicted in the digital world remains a challenge for programmers and engineers, but a newly developed glove promises to advance the tech significantly. It’s able to capture hand movements with much… Continue reading Smart glove uses stretch-sensing tech for highly accurate hand gesture capture

Asus launches its faster, bigger, flashier gaming phone sequel

In recent years we’ve seen gaming phones carve out their own niche category, handsets that ramp up the specs and the screen sizes, and include customizations to appeal to power users and serious gamers. A year after launching its first gaming… Continue reading Asus launches its faster, bigger, flashier gaming phone sequel

Nintendo launches the Switch Lite for smaller, cheaper gaming on the go

With the huge success of the Nintendo Switch, it’s no surprise to see a variation on the original console making its debut today. The Nintendo Switch Lite is a smaller, cheaper version of the device, made exclusively for handheld use – the Jo… Continue reading Nintendo launches the Switch Lite for smaller, cheaper gaming on the go

Scientists can use data hidden in music to send Wi-Fi passwords to your phone

Researchers have developed a new method for transmitting data to smartphones – by embedding it in music. That means phones might one day receive Wi-Fi passwords or local information via tunes floating through the airwaves, with no perceptible… Continue reading Scientists can use data hidden in music to send Wi-Fi passwords to your phone

Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL review: Mid-range smartphones never looked so good

Three Pixels down the line, Google is doing something different: two mid-range Pixel phones, offering slightly less quality and power for significantly less money. Are the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL the phones you should be buying in 2019? … Continue reading Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL review: Mid-range smartphones never looked so good

The newest Amazon Kindle Oasis adjusts its display based on the time of day

A new Kindle Oasis has arrived for 2019, and Amazon’s top-of-the-line ereader features one big upgrade from its predecessor: a display that can change its color temperature automatically throughout the day to reduce the strain on your eyes…… Continue reading The newest Amazon Kindle Oasis adjusts its display based on the time of day