Amazon reportedly building AirPods competitor with fitness tracking and a more premium Echo device
Devices might be announced at tomorrow's hardware event
Electronics
Consumer electronics and gadgets that are simply too cool to be missed or are bound to be industry-changing.
Samsung hopes to avoid a repeat of the original Galaxy Fold
Reducing liability at every avenue
Consumer Technology Association sets official standard for 8K UHD TVs
4K content isn't even widespread yet
TiVo tests inserting ads before DVR recorded content
Leave my recordings alone said every TiVo user ever
Nanochain electrodes could increase battery capacity and reduce charging times
Legitimate, or another empty promise?
Google, Facebook, and Amazon are collecting advertising data through smart TVs, studies claim
In some cases, data was transferred unencrypted
Roku refreshes streaming media player lineup for the holidays
The Roku Express would make a great stocking stuffer
Police testing taser alternative that wraps suspects up in a tether, Spider-Man-style
A lot safer than being electrocuted
Facebook's $149 Portal TV brings video calling to the living room
Would you invite Facebook into your living room?
New studies find smart TVs are still sending sensitive data to third parties
Something most of us already knew
Acer Predator X35 vs Asus PG35VQ: Battle of the Ultimate HDR Monitor
The Acer Predator X35 packs the same specs as Asus' ROG PG35VQ which we recently called the best monitor we'd ever tested, because it uses the same panel. It's a 35-inch ultrawide 3440 x 1440 VA panel with up to a 200 Hz refresh rate, 1800R curvature, proper HDR and G-Sync Ultimate support.
Amazon deeply discounts Fire 7 Tablet, 4K Fire TV Stick and other branded hardware
Nab these deals while they last
Microsoft patent describes a folding-screen device with a liquid-filled hinge
A possible solution to hinge durability issues
Sony is offering its Crystal LED display system, which can reach 16K and 790 inches, to (rich) consumers
Is a massive cinema screen worth millions?
LG 27GL850 Review: Fast IPS for Gaming
The LG 27GL850 is currently one of the most popular and hotly requested gaming monitors in the market, but what makes it so special? It is the first IPS monitor that claims to hit TN-level response times. Combine that with a 27-inch panel size, 2560 x 1440 resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate with adaptive sync, it's positioned as the perfect monitor for gaming.
FDA will ban all flavored vapes after news of deadly lung illness
Vape companies will have to stop selling vaping products while they wait for FDA approval
Audeze's wireless earbuds offer audiophile-level sound --- for $899
Don't stand on them at the gym
This one-ton glider delivery drone is designed for battlefield cargo drops
The Silent Arrow can carry up to 1,631 pounds of goods
Polaroid Lab is a miniature tabletop darkroom that works with your phone
Create prints using light, mirrors and chemistry
Researchers develop a prosthetic leg that lets its user 'feel'
It reduces phantom pain and boosts walking speed
Samsung partners up with SK Telecom to develop the 'world's first' 5G-supported 8K TV
5G's influence is expanding
Nintendo is experimenting with 'flexible' Switch controllers
More comfortable Joy-Con controllers could be on the way
Audio-Technica reveals a couple of true wireless earbuds at IFA 2019
Both models bring plentiful features at a competitive price