Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro refresh was already rumored to feature the return of the SD card slot, and on Tuesday it appeared those rumors got another boost. As spotted by MacRumors, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects this year’s high-end Mac laptops to once again feature an SD card slot and the return of an …
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Best soundbars and audio gear for the big game 2021
You may have bought yourself a TV to watch the the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the picture is only half of the story. Compared to the cruddy speakers in a TV, a soundbar or full-fledged speaker system makes sporting events both more exciting and easier to track — and you don’t need to spend much at all. …
Read More »Hubble iPad case bakes in the USB, SD, headphone and HDMI ports
This is one of those ideas that makes you go “D’oh! Why hasn’t anyone done it before?” Apple accessory maker Fledging’s Hubble for iPad pairs a full USB-C dock — two USB-C connectors, one USB-A, a 3.5mm analog headphone jack, HDMI connector and a micro and full-size SD card slots — and a sturdy metal case with a magnetic cover …
Read More »At $2,500, the Sony Xperia Pro is so much more than a phone
Over the past few years, with phones like the Xperia 1 II (read as “one mark two”) and the Xperia 5 II, Sony’s moved away from mainstream appeal and aimed itself at photo and video enthusiasts. The new Sony Xperia Pro is the most extreme example of this move to date. The $2,500 phone (which converts roughly to £1,830 or AU$3,250) …
Read More »Denon’s Home Sound Bar 550 boasts Dolby Atmos and Alexa smarts
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Denon has announced the smart all-in-one Home Sound Bar 550 ($599) at CES which includes support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and 4K HDMI (eARC). Denon says the soundbar has “the ability to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound from a six-driver …
Read More »CES 2021 TVs wrap
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TVs are pretty awesome already. Models from 2020 like the LG CX OLED, which delivers the best image quality I’ve ever tested, and the TCL 6-Series, which has the best performance for the money, will keep even the pickiest picture snob …
Read More »LG launches laser
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. I’m a big fan of lasers: Light shows, toys, sharks and projectors. Lasers are cool. They’re a great way to throw a lot of light at something. Officially launched in the US at CES 2021, LG’s new 4K CineBeam HU810P laser …
Read More »Fledging’s $99 Hubble case gives iPad Pros a bunch of PC ports
If you need to plug stuff into your iPad Pro, an accessory maker called Fledging has a $99 combination iPad dock and case called Hubble designed to ease connection difficulties. The device plugs into the iPad’s USB-C port, lengthening the tablet somewhat but adding an old-style USB-A port, a USB-C port for newer accessories, a second USB-C port for charging …
Read More »Sony TVs get brighter OLED, cognitive processing, Google TV streaming at CES 2021
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Sony is probably the most storied TV brand still standing and while it’s no longer a top 5 seller, it remains a powerhouse among high-end models — aka TVs that cost a lot of money. Its 2021 lineup of new sets, …
Read More »TCL TVs make 8K more affordable, slim down Mini
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TVs with 8K resolution have been around since late 2018 and we’ve always told people not to buy them. Their extra pixels don’t especially improve image quality in my experience, and no TV shows or movies are available in 8K anyway. …
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