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Sonos wireless headphones: release date, rumours, and all of the news

Home Advice (Image credit: Sonos (via USPTO) ) It looks like Sonos is making a pair of headphones. This would be quite a departure for the brand, which has built a reputation as the king of multi-room audio. But if the Sonos track record is anything to go by, then we’re certainly interested to see… Read more

Sony Alpha A7S III review: The low-light video champ

(Pocket-lint) – Sony has grown a legion of fans for its growing number of Alpha system cameras. Whether it’s the ultra compact A6000 series or a full-frame A7 series, there’s something for everyone. But it’s videographers who’ve turned more towards Sony’s mirrorless full-frame bodies in recent years – and it’s easy to see why when… Read more

Toyota will debut its first mass-market EVs in the US this year

Toyota will finally introduce its first mass-market all-electric vehicles in the United States later this year, the world’s leading automaker announced Wednesday, though it offered no further details about vehicle type or pricing. Toyota has previously said it’s developing an electric SUV on a new flexible platform that can power multiple EVs, following in the… Read more

Big Fitbit update adds Charge 4 health features, brings premium data to more users

Fitbit is offering a major update for some of its current smartwatches. As detailed by Wareable, the company is making new health data available to Charge 4 users and expanding access to previously paywalled information to more users. Fitbit, recently acquired by Google, continues its trend of supporting devices well after launch with feature updates… Read more

Sen. Ron Wyden proposes $500 million to fix US unemployment systems

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) put out a new bill Wednesday that would overhaul the US’s crumbling unemployment benefits systems. Over the last year, outdated state unemployment systems have kept jobless Americans from accessing the increased benefits approved by the federal government to curb the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Wyden’s new $500 million plan… Read more

Apple will replace these MacBook Pro batteries for free if they don’t charge past one percent

Apple has launched a new, free battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros that won’t charge past one percent. The issue affects “a very small number of customers,” according to Apple. If your battery is affected, you’ll see a “Service Recommended” message when checking the battery health status. “If the status indicates that… Read more

Satechi’s new tiny double-sided wireless charger can top up your Apple Watch or AirPods

Satechi has launched a double-sided charger that can wirelessly charge an Apple Watch or AirPods — but not both at once — while hopefully saving you from the added clutter of extra cables. The Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger features a Qi charging pad shaped like an AirPods Pro charging case on one side, and… Read more

Hyundai is getting serious about building a ‘walking car’ with four legs

Who needs an Apple car when you’ve got one with four legs? Hyundai, which recently acquired a controlling stake in robot maker Boston Dynamics, rolled out a new version of its four-legged “walking car” concept that it first unveiled in 2019. Hyundai is calling it TIGER, which stands for “Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot.” It’s… Read more

Audi reveals its Porsche-powered E-Tron GT

Images: Audi Starting at a cool $100,000 Audi has announced the E-Tron GT, an expensive new high-performance electric sedan built on technology developed for Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan. Due out this spring in Europe, the E-Tron GT will start at €99,800 with a top-spec RS version starting at €138,200. It will then come stateside… Read more

Visible customers can now get 5G and use eSIMs

Visible, the Verizon-owned MVNO, is adding some new services that make using it just a bit more like subscribing to one of the big wireless carriers. Starting today, Visible now supports activating service via eSIM. It only works with recent, compatible iPhones, but Visible says it will add support for Android devices soon. The company… Read more

Thermaltake’s W1 wireless mechanical keyboard boasts month-long battery life

Home / Peripheral / Keyboards / Thermaltake’s W1 wireless mechanical keyboard boasts month-long battery life Matthew Wilson 19 hours ago Keyboards Thermaltake is expanding its peripheral line-up this month with a new wireless keyboard. Today, the company officially announced the W1 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, delivering Cherry MX switches free of wires. The W1’s main… Read more

Razer launches Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma

João Silva 3 days ago Accessories, Featured Tech News Razer is about to launch the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma, a universal dock with 10x ports and RGB lighting to greatly expand and centralise connectivity for your setup. Featuring Thunderbolt 4 interfaces, the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma allows users to transfer data at blazing fast speeds,… Read more

OnePlus 9 Pro could feature Hasselblad-branded cameras

Leaked images of the unannounced OnePlus 9 Pro suggest the flagship smartphone will include a Hasselblad-branded camera array. The images shared in a recent Dave Lee YouTube video show four cameras on the rear of the phone. These include wide-angle, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses, the latter of which appears to offer up to a 3.3x… Read more

How to Build a Motion-Triggered Raspberry Pi Security Camera

Home security camera systems have exploded in popularity while decreasing in price over the past few years. For example, you could purchase a Ring Indoor Security Camera for around $60, but there are some drawbacks: first, vendors like Ring often charge a monthly fee to store your data and second, you might not want video… Read more

Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Touchy feely

(Pocket-lint) – Cambridge Audio has been around for donkey’s years and has built something of a tradition in the world of home audio equipment. But in the world of headphones, it doesn’t quite draw the attention as much as the likes of Sony, Bose or Sennheiser. So when it launched a pair of true wireless… Read more