Month:January 2024

Chipolo today announced the launch of a series of “Perfectly Imperfect” CARD Spot wallet trackers, which are identical to its standard Chipolo CARD Spot trackers, but with flaws in the plastic casing. This limited edition series takes advantage of plastic that would otherwise have been discarded and wasted. The item trackers have a blemish on …
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Samsung at CES has announced its popular Smart Monitor M8 is getting a refresh for 2024, with some extra software features seemingly aimed at deepening the display’s support for other devices in the company’s ecosystem. The upcoming “M80D” model includes a Multi Control feature that allows images and text to be moved between the display …
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Mophie today unveiled new Juice Pack battery cases designed for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max. Priced at $100, the Juice Pack is designed to add additional battery life to Apple’s latest iPhone models. The ‌iPhone 15‌ case has a 2,400 mAh battery, while the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ model …
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Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro will start at $1,500, rising to between $1,800 and $2,000 depending on size and configuration, representing a major increase in prices compared to Apple’s current equivalents. That’s according to a new report on the news aggregator account “yeux1122” on the Naver blog. This is the second time a Korean source …
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Apple appears to be facing an uphill battle to reverse falling iPhone sales in China, with last year’s double-digit decline projected to deepen through 2024 owing to strong interest in Huawei’s latest home-grown lineup, according to analyst expectations (via Bloomberg). Huawei Mate 60 Pro In an investor note on Sunday citing industry checks, Jeffries analyst …
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At CES this week, Belkin is making a number of Apple-related announcements, including confirmation that several wireless chargers based on the new Qi2 standard derived from MagSafe are just about ready to come to market. Belkin is also making announcements about several wired charging products with GaN technology and an innovative iPhone stand that keeps …
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Withings, known primarily for its lineup of iPhone-connected smart scales, today debuted the BeamO, a 4-in-1 home health checkup device. The BeamO “multiscope” combines ECG, pulse oximeter, stethoscope, and thermometer sensors into a single device. According to Withings, the BeamO is the “thermometer of the future,” able to not only measure temperature, but also provide …
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Canadians may soon be eligible to receive a payment from Apple following the company’s iPhone battery throttling controversy in 2017. Apple has agreed to pay up to $14.4 million (CAD) to settle a class action lawsuit in Canada that alleged the company secretly throttled the performance of some iPhone models, and the British Columbia Supreme …
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Apple is working on a new Mac Studio that is likely to launch in the second half of 2024, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman believes. Gurman mentioned the details in this weekend’s edition of the “Power On” newsletter. He explained that the new ‌Mac Studio‌ is likely to be offered with the as-yet-unannounced fourth variant of the …
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Apple’s Vision Pro headset is on the brink of launch as retail stores are beginning final preparations for the device to go on sale, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that the Vision Pro is now shipping in small quantities to warehouses across the United States ahead of …
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