A laptop case that also charges your notebook sounds like a dream for those always reaching for a charger. Incase is making it a reality. The company is releasing a protective MacBook Pro case with a built-in battery that can provide a full charge. It’ll be available in Q3 for $200, which converts roughly to …
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Ever wondered why high-performance, low-latency gaming monitors can’t be huge? Or why big TVs can’t be designed specifically for gaming? The Nvidia BFGD is both, and it could be a big freaking deal for gamers who want the ultimate plus-size display. That abbreviation actually stands for Big Format Gaming Display, a “monitor” built by Nvidia along with partners HP, Asus …
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USB is getting more power — the kind that’s measured in watts and that’s useful for charging phones and laptops — and the companies behind it are trying to make that power easier to use. At the CES tech show, the consortium in charge of USB announced work to ensure USB gets better at fast charging — and won’t zap …
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Three 27-inch monitors offer a broader field of view than a single 34-inch curved one, and while you soon learn to tune out the vertical black seams in the multiple-monitor setup, wouldn’t it be cooler to not suffer them at all? Asus Asus thinks so. At CES 2018, the company debuted a kit that you attach on the screens’ seams, …
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Wearable tech is growing like crazy, and French company E-vone is joining the rat race with a smart shoe that features fall detection designed for older adults, workers and travelers. Available in several sneaker, hiking boot and work boot variations, E-vone uses a device in the sole of the shoe to detect falling or abnormal movement. Alert messages are then …
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LG’s press conference at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday was packed with artificial intelligence, robots, smart appliances and TVs. The company made it clear that one of its goals is to make your home appliances and gadgets smarter, though there were some hiccups. Here’s what the electronics giant unveiled: AI took center stage. LG unveiled …
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Sanho has a made something of a name for itself with its Hyper line of dongles that restore useful ports that USB-C can displace from laptops. Now it has a new trick: wireless charging. The newest HyperDrive adapter, which debuted Monday at CES, combines eight ports with the Qi wireless charging standard that will let you plop on an Apple iPhone …
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Monitors so generic they’re simply “HP Displays,” HP nevertheless beefs up their value for 2018. Ranging in price for $99 to $229 for 21.5- through 27-inch models, these 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution monitors sport the usual must-have IPS panels and thin bezels of the previous generation with some other improved specs. (We don’t have UK or Australian pricing, but those ranges directly …
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While they had some small drawbacks, Jabra’s first and second generation Elite Sport earphones were among the better early totally wireless headphones on the market. Now Jabra’s stepped things up with its third-generation models: The Elite 65t ($170, which roughly converts to £125 or AU$215) and water-resistant Elite Active 65t ($190, roughly £140 or AU$240). Not only do they deliver …
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While pretty much every TV maker is working with Amazon or Google (or both) to add voice capabilities, Samsung is sticking it out alone with Bixby. Samsung’s digital assistant, already available on its phones, will appear on its 2018 TVs too. The company promised as much earlier in the month, but confirmed new details on Sunday at its CES TV …
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