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The HomePod mini finally adds its long-promised ultra-wideband handoff featureThe HomePod mini finally adds its long-promised ultra-wideband handoff feature
Lego Vidiyo is a new augmented reality-powered version of TikTok — for your MinifiguresLego Vidiyo is a new augmented reality-powered version of TikTok — for your Minifigures
Sony could bring back the Xperia Compact to compete with the iPhone 12 miniSony could bring back the Xperia Compact to compete with the iPhone 12 mini
Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pros will reportedly bring back the SD card slotApple’s 2021 MacBook Pros will reportedly bring back the SD card slot
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a tiny $4 microcontroller running off the company’s very own chipThe Raspberry Pi Pico is a tiny $4 microcontroller running off the company’s very own chip
Goodbye and good riddance to the 16:9 aspect ratioGoodbye and good riddance to the 16:9 aspect ratio
Raise your hand if a gaming PC is currently heating your homeRaise your hand if a gaming PC is currently heating your home
AirPods Max teardown makes Sony and Bose headphones look ‘like toys’AirPods Max teardown makes Sony and Bose headphones look ‘like toys’
Samsung’s new 870 Evo SSD brings faster speeds, lower pricesSamsung’s new 870 Evo SSD brings faster speeds, lower prices
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 870 reheats the Snapdragon 865 for 2021 phonesQualcomm’s new Snapdragon 870 reheats the Snapdragon 865 for 2021 phones
We’re getting closer to a Nintendo Switch-sized gaming PCWe’re getting closer to a Nintendo Switch-sized gaming PC
Samsung will gradually remove chargers and earbuds from future phonesSamsung will gradually remove chargers and earbuds from future phones
Intel updates its NUC lineup, including a follow-up to its Hades Canyon gaming mini-PCIntel updates its NUC lineup, including a follow-up to its Hades Canyon gaming mini-PC
Samsung put the final nail in the box that used to contain a chargerSamsung put the final nail in the box that used to contain a charger
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra first look: polished design (and prices)
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Chaim Gartenberg
Hack together your own e-paper smartwatch with this $50 open-source kitHack together your own e-paper smartwatch with this $50 open-source kit
A fistful of Samsung Galaxy S21 phones is perhaps the ultimate leakA fistful of Samsung Galaxy S21 phones is perhaps the ultimate leak
Asus’ latte dispenses movies instead of coffee and milkAsus’ latte dispenses movies instead of coffee and milk
Today’s day ends in y, so it’s time for more Samsung Galaxy leaksToday’s day ends in y, so it’s time for more Samsung Galaxy leaks
Nvidia and AMD address the great GPU shortageNvidia and AMD address the great GPU shortage
Vuzix’s new microLED smart glasses look like tech you’d actually want to wear on your faceVuzix’s new microLED smart glasses look like tech you’d actually want to wear on your face
Intel’s 12th Gen chips look to challenge Arm and Apple’s M1 CPUs later this yearIntel’s 12th Gen chips look to challenge Arm and Apple’s M1 CPUs later this year
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X12 Detachable has a 12-inch screen that’s, well, detachableLenovo’s ThinkPad X12 Detachable has a 12-inch screen that’s, well, detachable
Western Digital doubles the storage in its portable SSDs to 4TBWestern Digital doubles the storage in its portable SSDs to 4TB
Qualcomm’s second-gen ultrasonic fingerprint reader is bigger and faster than the originalQualcomm’s second-gen ultrasonic fingerprint reader is bigger and faster than the original
Belkin’s second MagSafe dock drops the Apple Watch charger and the priceBelkin’s second MagSafe dock drops the Apple Watch charger and the price
V-Moda’s classic headphone design finally gets active noise cancellationV-Moda’s classic headphone design finally gets active noise cancellation
LG imagines a bed with a hidden see-thru OLED TV setLG imagines a bed with a hidden see-thru OLED TV set
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Kensington’s SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 dock has all the ports you could needKensington’s SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 dock has all the ports you could need
The JLab JBuds Frames are open-ear headphones you clip to your glassesThe JLab JBuds Frames are open-ear headphones you clip to your glasses
Intel launches RealSense ID, facial recognition tech that uses the company’s depth-sensing camerasIntel launches RealSense ID, facial recognition tech that uses the company’s depth-sensing cameras
Lenovo chases dream of making a PC Nintendo Switch with the LaVie Mini conceptLenovo chases dream of making a PC Nintendo Switch with the LaVie Mini concept
JBL snuck modern streaming tech into a gorgeous retro stereo ampJBL snuck modern streaming tech into a gorgeous retro stereo amp
Here’s why Anker’s MagSafe-style charger has a gigantic USB-C plugHere’s why Anker’s MagSafe-style charger has a gigantic USB-C plug
Apple patents point to using your MacBook to wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple WatchApple patents point to using your MacBook to wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple Watch
Samsung officially confirms Galaxy S21 event for January 14thSamsung officially confirms Galaxy S21 event for January 14th
Chaim Gartenberg and Sean Hollister
This maker built a working Batman grappling gun in only a yearThis maker built a working Batman grappling gun in only a year
A modder has made a Nintendo 64 that’s smaller than the original’s controllerA modder has made a Nintendo 64 that’s smaller than the original’s controller
ZTE Axon 20 5G teardown shows how the world’s first under-display selfie camera worksZTE Axon 20 5G teardown shows how the world’s first under-display selfie camera works
2020: bad year, good gadgets

Game hardware and laptops both started promising new generations

Dieter Bohn

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