Gadgets

Last CES was A time of reckoning for lidar companies, many of which became crater-like due to the lack of demand from a (yet) non-existent autonomous vehicle industry. The few who have distinguished themselves by specialization have moved beyond lidar this year. New sensor and imaging methods have made it their task to compete with…

Along with the other announcements at today’s Samsung event, the company unveiled its new Bluetooth locator Galaxy SmartTag, a beacon for Samsung owners and a competitor to Tile. Like the upcoming AirTags from Tile and Apple, the beacon can be attached to keys, a bag, a pet collar, or anything else you want to track….

OFLO is a voice communication system that replaces traditional walkie-talkies. The hardware is more compact and lighter, has a headset for bone conduction, and can cover unlimited distances and multiple channels. Developed by Origami Labs, OFLO is also linked to software that provides tools for automatic logging and productivity for teams who cannot access screens…

Dell is kicking off a new addition to its monitor range in 2021 that aims to hit a variety of sweet spots. The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD monitor offers 39.7 inches of screen area with a resolution of 5120 x 2160, which corresponds to the pixel density of 4K resolution on a conventional 32-inch…

GoPro began at the intersection of performance and affordability in action cams, but has since grown increasingly toward professional use or corporate delivery. The latest features announced at CES underscore this priority and make the rental and hands-free cameras simpler and more automated. If you have a Hero 7, 8 or 9 Black or Max,…

LG spent a good part of it CES Press conference on the range of TVs for 2021. You can expect bigger, slimmer and brighter TVs. I will not list the specifications of new models. However, there are a few new features that are worth mentioning. LG does not use Android TV for the operating system….

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite review: Xiaomi devices are popular because they are good and affordable. This also applies to the company’s smartphones and fitness trackers, and so does the smartwatches. The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is a basic smartwatch with a surprising number of fitness functions. If you’re wondering whether to spend your money on…

Known as a technology powerhouse, Taiwan is the headquarters of companies like Foxconn, Pegatron, TSMC, Acer and Asus. Taiwan’s tech industry, while defined by established players, is also home to a growing startup scene. Before the official launch of CES, the Taiwan Excellence Awards were sponsored by the nonprofit trade promotion group Taiwan External Trade…

Any teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District who needs a second monitor can request one for free by Two Screens for Teachers, the nonprofit that recently granted a similar privilege to educators in Seattle. If you are a teacher in SF, You can register here. A second monitor may sound like a power…