Bluetooth

Moto G30 arrives for pre-order in the United States

The Moto G30 arrived in Europe in February and later it expanded its availability to India. Now, the phone has gone on pre-order in the United States on Amazon, revealing its price – $299.99. The phone was initially launched with 128GB storage, but the US version is getting downgraded to 64GB, as well as just… Read more

Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’

Microsoft isn’t talking about its big Windows plans at Build 2021 this week, and that’s because the company is preparing to detail what’s next for its PC operating system separately. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased this announcement during his Build keynote this morning, revealing he has been testing “the next generation of Windows” in recent… Read more

Best retro record players 2021: Rekindle nostalgic sounds

(Pocket-lint) – Speak to any diehard music lover and you’ll always get the same answer: there’s nothing like vinyl. Forget about the new trends of getting the purest form of music, this is it. These record players age are modern in approach but have a retro style. You’ll find a lot of retro-styled options out… Read more

Oppo Enco Air earbuds: the new AirPods rival that costs just £69

Home News (Image credit: Oppo ) Smart device and audio specialist Oppo is today launching two new additions – the Enco Air true wireless earbuds and an Oppo 46mm wi-fi smartwatch. The Chinese brand has expanded its wireless headphone offering to include the Oppo Enco Air earbuds, which promise to combine “lightning-fast Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity… Read more

Google’s new Fuchsia OS arrives first on old Nest Hub

Google’s long-awaited Fuchsia OS is starting to quietly roll out on its first consumer device, the first-generation Nest Hub, 9to5Google reports. Google’s work on Fuchsia OS first emerged in 2016, and the open-source operating system is notable for not being based on a Linux kernel, instead using a microkernel called Zircon. “You don’t ship a… Read more

Rotel RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII preamps benefit from raft of upgrades

Home News (Image credit: Rotel) Following the recent announcement of its second-generation 14 and 15 Series amplifiers, Rotel has now taken two of its preamplifiers into their next generation. The new RC-1590MKII (pictured top) and RC-1572MKII (below) replace the original, 2015- and 2017-released models, elevating the designs with performance upgrades that include “over 75 critical”… Read more

Sonos wireless earbuds spotted in new US patent filing

Home News (Image credit: Sonos / USPO) Still waiting for the Sonos wireless headphones to appear? They’re expected by the end of 2021, but it seems the Californian tech giant might have another surprise up its sleeve. A recent US patent filing (spotted by zatznotfunny) appears to depict Sonos’ first ever pair of wireless earbuds…. Read more

Epomaker B21 Wireless Keyboard Review – Etch a Switch

Introduction This is a weird one because the review of the Epomaker B21 keyboard was supposed to go out well before that of the Epomaker AK84S. The B21 launched earlier, again via the crowdfunding route, and the campaign is nearly done too as of the time of writing. Unfortunately, my review sample came in much… Read more

iOS 14.6 now available with new Apple Podcasts subscriptions

Apple is releasing its latest iOS 14.6 update today, and it’s largely focused on audio improvements. This new OS update will allow Apple Music subscribers to enable lossless audio or Dolby Atmos once it’s available next month, and it also debuts Apple Podcasts subscriptions. Podcasts users can now subscribe to content in the app for… Read more

Radxa Announces Updated Rock Pi 4 Plus Models

Home News (Image credit: Radxa) Radxa have announced that it has updated its Raspberry Pi alternative, Rock Pi 4 line of single-board computers with the Rockchip OP1 processor, onboard eMMC storage, and a pre-installed version of Twister OS to create the new Rock Pi 4 Plus family of products. Via CNX-Software. Image 1 of 2… Read more

Microsoft has turned the Surface Duo into a handheld Xbox

Microsoft teased the potential for an Xbox handheld-like experience with the Surface Duo during its unveiling nearly two years ago, and it’s finally appearing today. Microsoft is updating its Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) app for Android, and it includes dual-screen support for the Surface Duo. The app update allows Surface Duo owners to use a… Read more

Wattbike Atom (Next Generation) review: Turn down for watt

(Pocket-lint) – Lockdowns around the world led to a boom in indoor cycling, with training and virtual racing taking off. For many this has meant buying a smart turbo trainer – such as the excellent Wahoo Kickr or Tacx Neo 2T Smart – and hooking your bike up to it before riding off into the… Read more

Sony X95J flagship LCD TV to hit the shelves in June

Home News (Image credit: Sony) Sony has announced the arrival of its top LCD TV for 2021. The hotly anticipated Sony X95J will be available to buy in June and is even open for pre-order already in some regions in 75in and 85in panel sizes. The 65in model will be released later in the year…. Read more

McIntosh MB20 transceiver brings two-way Bluetooth to any hi-fi system

Home News (Image credit: McIntosh) Recognising the convenience of Bluetooth and the fact that not every hi-fi system – especially those of the vintage variety – has it integrated, McIntosh has launched a device that brings it onboard any home audio set-up. The MB20 Bluetooth transceiver is a two-way device that can both receive and… Read more

LG Tone Free HBS-FN7 true wireless review: Comfortable and clean

(Pocket-lint) – Make a list of things the world is crying out for. How far up your list does ‘another pair of true wireless in-ear headphones’ come? The answer may well be ‘not very’. However, at least LG’s Tone Free HBS-FN7 aren’t just another ‘me-too!’ by-the-numbers attempt to steal market share from the likes of… Read more