From far away the Litter Robot Open Air III looks like the pod from “2001: A Space Odyssey”. But as you get closer to it, you realize it’s full of cat litter. And here’s the cool part: The Litter Robot cleans up your cat’s doo-doo so you don’t have to. Without conducting an official poll, …

If you want to fire up your 120-inch screen with a voice command like “Alexa, turn on the projector,” Optoma’s newest effort is at your beck and call. When it goes on sale in April for $1,700 (roughly converting to £1,240 in the UK and AU$2,150 in Australia), the UHD51A will be the first projector to feature direct compatibility with …

At an unassuming table in a CES exhibition hall, a Dutch company had what looked to be a handful of hair ties on display. But unbeknownst to people passing by something much more potent was being shown off. It was a bracelet that releases a nasty smell to ward off an attacker. It’s called the Invi Bracelet and is a …

There weren’t any foldable phones at CES 2018, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 won’t launch until next month, but there was still plenty of phone news and accessories to keep us busy all week. While CES is a fantastic springboard for all sorts of weird and wonderful gadgets, it’s been years since a phone of any significance debuted here. 2018’s …

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Perfect? Or can you still criticize it? Apple/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET You have no excuse now. Your photo app was once full of questionable photography that even Instagram filters couldn’t save. But now you’ve bought an iPhone X,  and every portrait — or, more …

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are serious, with very few devices not impacted. Google’s Chrome OS, which most commonly runs on laptops, isn’t immune. Now playing: Watch this: Intel addresses security flaws with company’s chips at… 2:04 To help reassure users, Google has published a list of Chrome OS devices. The list was first spotted by Android Police and includes a …

Google removed roughly 60 apps that contained hidden pornographic malware from its Play Store after a security research company found the code. Many of the games were aimed at kids.  Researchers at Check Point Software Technologies reported the malware on Friday. Dubbed AdultSwine, the malware displayed pornographic images that looked like ads but were designed to prompt users to download fake security …

When VR first made its major CES reemergence via Oculus Rift years ago, it was jaw-dropping.  Those moments, since, are harder to come by. After a 2017 where VR hardware sales flagged and buzz quieted, AR started to gain steam via phone apps from Apple and Google. Meanwhile, the dream of some next-level “mixed reality” — a holographic blend of …

It’s a given that most of the neighbours don’t like your achievements. And when that neighbour is Pakistan, you don’t have to guess the reaction when India has launched its 100th satellite today. They are sulking, obviously.  “According to media reports, India is set to launch 31 satellites including the earth observation spacecraft Cartosat, on 12th January 2018. All space …

This year, it’s the BSF’s turn to send their motorcycle contingent for the Republic Day Parade, and the force has pulled off a surprise. A newly-raised all-woman bikers contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) will make its debut on Rajpath on January 26. The 27-member BSF women ‘daredevils’ are expected to draw cheers as they showcase their stunts and …

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are more than respectable devices, each one offering advantages over mainstream Android devices and, yes, even Apple’s iPhone ($285 at Amazon) line.  Running a customized version of Android, the OnePlus team has put a lot of work into customization features along with features to improve the overall experience. Here are 11 tips and trips …

I love miniature gaming PCs, and Intel may have just trumped them all here at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. This is the Intel Hades Canyon NUC, a VR-ready gaming rig that’s just 1.2 liters in volume. It’s small enough to fit into a messenger bag, or even a very large purse — and yet it’s got enough power to …

When I first heard about LG Display’s 65-inch rollable OLED TV, I pictured something you’d take home from the poster store: a long tube you could tote around and unfurl wherever you wanted to enjoy big-screen TV. The reality is less futuristic, and so much better. Yes, the TV really does roll up into a tube like paper. But in …

Samsung will unveil its 2018 flagship phone, the Galaxy S9, next month at Mobile World Congress, according to the company’s mobile boss. DJ Koh, president of Samsung’s mobile division, first commented on the phone’s release at a press conference for Korean media at this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas, ZDNet reported. MWC runs from Feb. 26 to March 1 …

For anyone looking to take the next step beyond a sound bar, a receiver is usually the first place people go. However, the NAD D 3020 digital amplifier made a good case for keeping things simple. Two-channel only, and around the same size as a hardback book, we loved it, calling it “the best AV receiver alternative.” After three years, …