While they look almost identical to the originals, the second-gen AirPods are definitely better in small ways that a lot of people will appreciate, including Apple’s new H1 chip that supports Bluetooth 5.0, improved audio synchronization and always-on Siri.
Acer announced two new monitors, which visually look like the Predators; they do have those matching faux-wood bases, though. The CM7321K is a 32-inch, 4K DisplayHDR 1000 display using mini-LED technology to provide over 1,100 local-dimming zones, covering 90% of Rec 2020 (but notably, with no claims about accuracy). The second monitor, the CP7271K, is 27-inch 4K…
Is it a watch phone? Or a phone watch? The Nubia Alpha feels more like a watch. It’s an interesting and welcome change from a sea of black rectangle phones. And unlike the wearable phone concepts we’ve seen before, it actually works. For more, read my full Nubia Alpha review on CNET.
HTC’s latest VR consumer headset brings a mountain of welcome improvements.
The Apple Watch Series 5 doesn’t feel dramatically different, but having an always-on display is a big and overdue change that we didn’t expect, but are glad to welcome In addition to the debut of the Watch Series 5, Apple announced it has permanently lowered the price of its Apple Watch 3, which launched in 2017,…
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Since the new Series 5 debuted in September, the Series 4 has been priced at about $440. Now, Best Buy has it for $349 (or $379 for the 44mm version). The GPS-only version starts at $300. And if you’re looking for something more premium, you can also now pick up the stainless steel edition of…
Choosing between Wear OS smartwatches has arguably never been harder, and two of the most popular options to consider in 2024 are the Xiaomi Watch 2 and Mobvoi TicWatch Pro. Both sit on the more budget-friendly end of the spectrum and, despite being from different manufacturers, provide plenty of the same features and strong points. …
Wareable’s back at MWC 2024 – and at the epicenter of the mobile industry’s plans for the year ahead. Mobile World Congress isn’t usually a good hunting ground for wearables, but this year has been richer than usual. We’ve managed to get hands and eyes on a host of new devices. Here’s our best in…
This is how the rumor mill works: someone writes a report that quotes a source saying something might happen – and then everyone feels compelled to write that news too. And you feel a little foolish if you don’t cover what everyone else is writing – and the rumor mill turns. This time it’s a…
