Samsung’s 2018 CES press conference looked different from years past. For one, instead of touting the bells and whistles of new TVs, refrigerators and other electronics, it focused more on how Samsung’s devices fit into what it calls the “intelligence of things” — everything with smarts. CES is critical for Samsung this year as the Korean …
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A couple of years ago, Moshi came out with an on-ear wired headphone called the Avanti that had an eye-catching design. Now it’s cut the cord on that headphone and released the new Avanti Air wireless on-ear headphones. They’re available now for $300. No word yet on international pricing, but that roughly converts to AU$380 or £220. The Avanti Air …
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Get ready for smaller, longer-lasting wireless earbuds, thanks to a new Bluetooth processor from Qualcomm. The mobile chip giant on Monday unveiled a low-power Bluetooth processor, the QCC5100, at its CES 2018 press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. The chip integrates into one package the Bluetooth tech that connects to other devices, the application processor that …
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JBL’s Reflect series sport headphone line has added two new modes for 2018: The Reflect Mini 2, a lightweight, in-ear wireless headphone, and the Reflect Contour 2, an in-ear wireless headphone with an over-the-ear hook. They’re scheduled to ship this spring for $100 each, with no word yet on international pricing. Best new headphones of CES 2018 +30 more See …
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When it comes to “affordable” Atmos sound bars, there is currently a sample size of none, but prices do continue to come down. Sony’s latest Atmos models shave hundreds off the cost of its first, so that’s a good thing, right? The $899 HT-Z9F and the $599 HT-X9000F offer Atmos (and DTS:X) playback in a compact, less costly package. While …
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Hours after Nvidia made waves by dropping its Big Format Gaming Display into the tranquil waters preceding CES 2018’s big day of announcements, HP followed with its own 65-inch bombshell, the Omen X 65 BFGD. Unsurprisingly, it sounds almost identical to Nvidia’s, with the same 4K resolution, HDR10 support, a 120Hz refresh rate, G-Sync support and integrated Nvidia Shield technology. …
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Tapplock, which bills itself as the creator of the world’s first smart fingerprint padlock, is showing two new smart fingerprint padlocks at CES 2008. The Tapplock One Plus is more water-resistant than the original Tapplock One while the smaller Tapplock Lite comes in a variety of color options. Both new smart locks are scheduled to be available this spring. Although …
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You never want to lose your luggage. But what if luggage didn’t lose you? Combine self-driving tech with facial recognition and camera AI smarts, put it on a carry-on suitcase, and you have yourself the CX-1. Made by Chinese company ForwardX, the hands-free autonomous carry-on luggage followed me around like a puppy during a demo at the CES 2018 show …
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HP’s one-touch popup webcams are so last year; Lenovo now lets you raise and lower the camera on the new ThinkVision X1 27-inch monitor with the touch of a button. That said, it moves kind of slowly and doesn’t feel particularly worth it once you get past the first couple of “gee whiz!” moments. Plus, I’ll channel my mother here …
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If you’ve ever read the brand “Hisense,” it was probably on the side of an air conditioner or dehumidifier. But the Chinese company makes TVs, too, and it really wants your attention. And it’s using lasers to get it. At CES 2018 Hisense introduced a full lineup of televisions that run the high-tech gamut, including models with full-array local dimming, …
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