A Dutch news site has published images of the upcoming Fitbit Charge 3. Fitbit will present the new activity tracker at the IFA-fair at the beginning of September. Continue reading “Fitbit Charge 3 Leaked”
Google Pixel 3 Likely Features Wireless Charging
It can be useful poking around in code for mobile apps. The site 9to5Google has done exactly this and found references to Pixel Stand, which is thought to be the wireless charger that complements Google Pixel 3. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Likely Features Wireless Charging”
Samsung Galaxy Watch Keeps Tizen OS
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch was long rumoured to use Google’s Android like Wear OS. However, Samsung has decided to keep the in-house Tizen OS. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Watch Keeps Tizen OS”
Nikon Coolpix P1000 Features Impressive Zoom
Nikon is pushing the limits in terms of zooming for a relatively small camera. The new Nikon Coolpix P1000 zooms from 24 mm til 3,000 mm. Continue reading “Nikon Coolpix P1000 Features Impressive Zoom”
MacBook Pro 2018 Upgrades – Powered by Intel Coffee Lake
Apple has upgraded the powerful business laptop MacBook Pro. The latest MacBook Pro 2018 models feature a Retina True Tone-screen, improved switches on the keyboard and an improved Intel-based processor architecture. Continue reading “MacBook Pro 2018 Upgrades – Powered by Intel Coffee Lake”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Features Redesigned S-Pen
The normally well-informed analyst Evan Blass has published leaked images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet. It shows a redesigned S-pen. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Features Redesigned S-Pen”
Microsoft Surface Go Is a Versatile Budget Laptop
Microsoft eventually released a budget version of its Surface tablets. The new 10-inch Microsoft Surface Go is available for pre-order at Microsoft’s store, Noel Leeming and JB Hifi. It costs $699 inclusive of GST and will start shipping on August 28th. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Go Is a Versatile Budget Laptop”
DJI Mavic 2 Features Improved Design
DJI will shortly release a second-generation version of the Mavic drone. However, the launch event for DJI Mavic 2 has been postponed. Luckily, there are leaked photos available online on the site DroneDJ that clearly shows a sleeker design. Continue reading “DJI Mavic 2 Features Improved Design”
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo, J6 & J4 Target Mid-range Market
Samsung’s flagship phones are top-notch in terms of features and quality, but very expensive to many shoppers. The new J-series phones target price-sensitive consumers. The additions to the J-series line-up consists of Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo, J6, and J4. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo, J6 & J4 Target Mid-range Market”
Xiaomi Mi 8 Resembles iPhone X
The latest flagship phone from Xiaomi bears a lot of resemblance with iPhone X, especially visually. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 8 Resembles iPhone X”
Amazon Fire TV Cube Brings Voice to Your TV
Amazon strives to become the hub for communication and media consumption in homes. The virtual assistant Alexa now becomes even more powerful with the addition of Amazon Fire TV Cube. It promises to “do more with your TV” by leveraging voice commands. Continue reading “Amazon Fire TV Cube Brings Voice to Your TV”
Nokia 3.1, 2.1 & 5.1 Launch
Nokia keeps sticking to a tight release schedule. The Chinese owned Finnish firm will release upgraded models of Nokia 5, Nokia 2 and Nokia 3 with improved performance. The first of these phones to enter the NZ market will likely be Nokia 3.1. Continue reading “Nokia 3.1, 2.1 & 5.1 Launch”
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Powered By Bixby 2.0
Samsung’s next-generation Note phone will feature advanced artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to enhancements to its digital assistant Bixby. The coming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will, therefore, be much more useful than existing Samsung phones according to the company’s research chief. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Powered By Bixby 2.0”
Samsung Galaxy A6 Targets Mid-Market
Samsung’s flagship S9 model currently costs about $1,045. This high price tag excludes a lot of potential customers. The company, therefore, launched the A8 phone in its Galaxy A-series in order to offer a slightly less expensive model. The problem is that it’s still a fairly expensive phone and priced similarly to S8. Samsung had to rethink the price point once again and finally decided to launch the 5.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A6 and the larger 6-inch A6 Plus. These two A6 phones are cheaper than Galaxy A8 and target price-sensitive consumers. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A6 Targets Mid-Market”
Sony MP-CD1 Projects to 120 in
Sony’s latest projector is ultraportable at 8 x 15 cm, lite and yet powerful. The new Sony MP-CD1 sports a maximum projection of 120 inches diagonally at a distance of 3.45 metres. Continue reading “Sony MP-CD1 Projects to 120 in”
New GoPro Hero Costs Less Than NZ$350
GoPro has launched a new entry-level action camera. The new GoPro Hero lacks a version number and is very competitively priced at RRP $349.99. Continue reading “New GoPro Hero Costs Less Than NZ$350”
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plan Comparison
Most consumers that purchase a Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ phone need an accompanying plan from a telco. PriceMe Consumer has compared the plans from the three major telcos in New Zealand: Spark, Vodafone and 2 Degrees.
Fujifilm X-H1 Attracts Professional Photographers
Fujifilm X-H1 is a new camera series and boasts 5-axis image stabilisation built into the camera house. It sports a sturdy and weatherproof case that comes in handy when recording movies in different outdoor settings. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-H1 Attracts Professional Photographers”
Android P in Preview
Google has released a preview version of Android P 9.0, which is the next OS to be released in August 2018.
OnePlus 6 Excels in Antutu Benchmark Tests
The new flagship phone OnePlus 6 scores highly in Antutu benchmark tests that measures the performance of mobile devices.
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Dyson Cyclone V10 Increase Suction Power By 20%
Dyson Cyclone V10 is a new cordless vacuum cleaner. It utilises a powerful motor with a maximum rotational speed of 125,000 rpm to create jaw-dropping suction.
Continue reading “Dyson Cyclone V10 Increase Suction Power By 20%”
Sony Alpha A7 III Upgraded for Aficionados
Sony Alpha fans rejoice. It’s possible to pre-order the new Sony Alpha A7 III for a delivery at the end of March. The camera features a newly developed sensor, a large-capacity battery, and faster photo shooting. Continue reading “Sony Alpha A7 III Upgraded for Aficionados”
Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact Launched
The second generation Xperia XZ phones feature an improved camera, a better design, and personalized vibrations. The 5.7-inch Sony Xperia XZ2 and the smaller 5-inch XZ2 Compact both employ Snapdragon’s latest 845 processor. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact Launched”
