Since consoles have existed, console wars have been going on. The original game “Pong” is already the subject of disputes: Atari is looking at the idea from the first game console, the Magnavox Odyssey. But its inventor Ralph Baer is so far-sighted as to have his invention of the “television gaming and training apparatus” patented…. Read more
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BlitzWolf BW-VP6 projector test – Native Full HD at a low price
Most of PurePC’s readers are computer enthusiasts. However, even the most die-hard PC fans will realize that the monitor screen is not suitable for everything. Watching a football match, an e-sports tournament or a party playing with several people on the pads are just a few of the situations where it is worth having a… Read more
read more...Results and winners of the European Hardware Community Awards 2020 reader survey
In Europe, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3080 was voted Product of the Year and 5G was voted the best new technology. io-tech joined the European Hardware Association earlier this year as the Nordic representative, consisting of nine major European independent technology news and review sites, reaching a total of more than 22 million technology enthusiasts. users…. Read more
read more...Best gaming headset stands 2020: Give your listening device a display of affection
(Pocket-lint) – What is the expensive gaming headset without a proper stand to place it on when not in use? Nothing, that’s what, which is why it’s imperative to pick up one of the top display stands for your setup. The last thing you want is any more wires sullying your desk space, or an… Read more
read more...LG OLED TV choices for 2020 compared: CX, C9, BX, B9 and more
(Pocket-lint) – LG has had a long-standing commitment to OLED TVs, having been producing them for years now. It’s slowly been refining its offering, too, and now boasts some of the best TVs on the market. Although the likes of Sony, Panasonic and Philips have all added OLED TVs to their respective offerings, it’s LG… Read more
read more...Chromecast with Google TV (2020) – Cast dongle with media hub aspirations
Google Chromecast with Google TV (2020) The Chromecast with Google TV offers all functionality of the Chromecast Ultra with the option to install Android TV apps and operate the device with its own remote control. The promised content aggregation does not (yet) work flawlessly, although this may be because the Chromecast with Google TV is… Read more
read more...ALLM: everything you need to know about Auto Low Latency Mode
Home Advice (Image credit: Sony) With the PS5 and Xbox Series X just around the corner, a lot of attention is being focused on gaming-specific features introduced as part of the HDMI 2.1 spec. Much of that attention is focused on 4K@120Hz (also known as High Frame Rate or HFR) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate),… Read more
read more...Eve’s light strip is first to support HomeKit’s color-changing adaptive lighting
Eve’s smart light strip can now adjust its colors automatically throughout the course of the day thanks to iOS 14’s new Adaptive Lighting feature, the company announced. The light strip is the first product to support the new Apple HomeKit feature, according to Eve, but first requires a firmware update that owners can perform via… Read more
read more...Best smart light switch: Take a shine to these top Alexa and Google Assistant switches
(Pocket-lint) – Though smart lights can be controlled through voice, and regular lights work just fine with switches, sometimes you want the best of both worlds. That’s where smart light switches and dimmers come in, with their capabilities extending far past a normal wired-in switch – all while remaining simple enough for the whole family… Read more
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Testing Tests overview Smartphone Pixel 5 in the test: Google just does it better Elephone U5 in the test: It’s that good Cheap phone from China The most popular China smartphones 2020 Xiaomi Mi 10 T Pro in the test: 144 -Hz display and great camera Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC in the test: 120 Hz… Read more
read more...Xbox Series X will apparently support HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision
Home News (Image credit: Microsoft) While we already knew that the Xbox Series X would support standard HDR10 and the more advanced Dolby Vision HDR formats, we now appear to have confirmation that it will also support the rival HDR10+ format. Polygon’s Chris Plante has put together a useful Xbox Series X FAQ piece and,… Read more
read more...What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020: the best speaker packages for great-value surround sound
Home News (Image credit: Future) As if to prove the hi-fi adage that good sound doesn’t get old, it is very much as you were for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 speaker package category – all five champions this year are repeat winners from last. At the most affordable end sits the insanely good-value Wharfedale… Read more
read more...Big birthday sale in x-com. Discounts on hundreds of products
The x-kom shop does not slow down in celebrating its birthday and adds another one to the entire pool of attractions prepared for this occasion. It is about a special birthday sale, in which you can win equipment and accessories at very attractive prices, because the discounts can even be 50%. The opportunity is not… Read more
read more...Best outdoor lights for your garden or yard 2020
(Pocket-lint) – As summer rolls around and especially given the time we’ve all got to spend at home right now, it can be a great comfort to spend long evenings in the garden, as the sun sets. The best robot lawn mowers: Sit back and watch your grass get trimmed Of course, the issue with… Read more
read more...Amazon Echo and Echo Dot – all new and with smarter Alexa. The review
One of the most important conferences of the year at the end of September unveiled the new ” smart ” products from Amazon. The company led by Jeff Bezos has unveiled Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with LED display. We have tried them all and we tell you what changes from the previous ones… Read more
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