Huawei made a surprisingly decent 5G clone of the Apple iPad Pro
The hardware is impressive, but there's still no access to Google Play apps
Electronics
Consumer electronics and gadgets that are simply too cool to be missed or are bound to be industry-changing.
Anatomy of a Storage Drive: Optical Drives
You don't have to use magnetism or electrical charge to store data. It can be done using light, or more rather, the reflection of it. Okay, if you want to be really specific, it's done using the interference of infrared and visible electromagnetic waves, but let's not worry too much about that!
Former Amazon executive says he switches off Alexa for "private moments"
You never know who's listening
Leaked photos reveal TCL working on prototype smartphone with a slide-out display
TCL was supposed to show the prototype at MWC 2020
We Review Amazon's Best Selling Monitor: the Acer SB220Q 21.5" is just $90
We went out looking for Amazon's most popular monitor and what we discovered was Acer's SB220Q 1080p 75Hz IPS display. This monitor tops both the best selling and the most wished for monitors list, so that'd seem to indicate not only are customers buying this monitor, but they actually want it in significant numbers.
Adam Savage taps Boston Dynamics robot to pull custom rickshaw
The first of many Spot videos to come from Savage in 2020
Sony's latest portable speaker comes with a built-in remote control
Quirky Sony is best Sony
Logitech announces a new streaming-focused webcam for $169.99
The StreamCam features versatile mounting options and USB-C connectivity
Amazon maintains a significant lead in smart speaker market
Amazon's market share has been trending downward, however
Blood-drawing robots could speed up doctor visits
Would you let a robot draw your blood?
Researchers manage to leak data from a PC by manipulating its screen brightness
The technique focuses on exfiltrating sensitive info from physically isolated machines under camera surveillance
iPhones and Apple Watches could soon replace your car keys
Likely arriving in iOS 13.4
MIT's 'RFocus' smart surface uses tiny antennas to amplify wireless signals by up to 10x
It's very cost-efficient, too
Up to 34% off Samsung monitors and tablets on Amazon today, Dell XPS 15 is only $850
Also pre-order Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Edition
Virtual digital assistants aren't yet ready to save your life
Virtual digital assistants make lousy first responders
Anatomy of a Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Power supply units don't break headlines like the latest CPUs do, but they're awesome pieces of technology. Let's put on our gowns, masks, and gloves, and pull open the humble PSU -- breaking down its various parts and seeing what each bit does.
The EU is moving ahead with push for a common charging standard after decisive vote
New rules will be in effect for all manufacturers in July
Nest thermostat feature alerts users to potential HVAC issues
Google Nest is also looking to monetize the feature
BenQ's new SW321C monitor shows what images will look like when printed out
Printed photos rarely mirror what you see on the screen, wasting time and money
Researchers create a robotic hand that can 'sweat'
The tech could help soft-body robots stay cool
Interior Department orders grounding of Chinese drones over national security concerns
The restrictions raise questions about filling the gap with American-made drones
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 5G is the world's first 5G-compatible slate
Launching in South Korea on January 30
NZXT's latest AIO CPU coolers include customizable LCD screens
Display your favorite GIF at all times
This DIY flight simulator cockpit can replicate up to 3g vertical force
Taking your sim to the next level
Best 1440p Gaming Monitors 2020
For 2020 we've decided to take a different route for recommending gaming monitors. With such a vast array of options, we've recognized a few segments that deserve our full attention. Today's guide will cover exclusively 1440p gaming monitors which is perhaps the most mainstream and popular category.
