LG has added a new series to its Tone Free true-wireless earphone line. Models in the Tone Free FP series boast active noise cancellation, Meridian spatial audio, a cool privacy mode, and a charging case that keeps earbuds clean. There are three models in the FP lineup – the FP9, FP8, and FP5 – and they share similar specs, with […]

Since smartphones have pretty much replaced point-and-shoot cameras, we’re now seeing an increasing number of devices that make phones more camera-like to operate. A new one, the Fjorden, stands out by being slim enough to fit in a pocket. Existing products, such as the LiveAction and Pictar, essentially consist of a hand grip that is mounted on the user’s existing […]

An electronics hacker known as befinitiv recently posted a YouTube video demonstrating how he converted an old Cosina Hi-Lite 35-mm film camera into a digital snapper, using 3D printing, a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Pi camera module. Though there are still companies who manufacture film cameras, most photographers these days have gone digital – whether using a dedicated […]

Over the years, we’ve seen a number of experimental “smart” gloves that convert their deaf wearer’s hand gestures into text and/or audible speech. The aptly named Sign Language Translation Glove, however, is claimed to be the first mass-produced product to do so. Manufactured by China’s Wulala Technology Company, the glove is worn on the user’s right hand, and is paired […]

No matter how hard we may try, we can’t really tell if we’ve got bad breath – and asking someone else to sniff our breath for us can be awkward. It’s now possible that before too long, however, a portable “thumb-size” device could let us know. While bad breath can have various causes, its main smelly ingredient is typically hydrogen […]

When we hear about smartphones being used to perform analytical tasks, there’s usually also a device that’s connected to the phone. According to a new study, however, a phone’s own touchscreen could soon be used to test drinking water and other liquids. Putting it very simply, capacitive touchscreens detect distortions in the screen’s electrostatic field, which are measured as changes […]

LG has updated its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier mask by incorporating a microphone and speaker to make it easier to talk. The new device will appear first in Thailand in August with other parts of the world to follow. Last year LG was one of the first big electronics companies to jump into the face mask game. Carefully avoiding direct […]

Samsung is claiming a few world firsts with its latest robot vacuum cleaner, which was originally launched at CES 2021 back in January. The Jet Bot AI+ is said to be the first to feature an active stereo-type 3D sensor for object detection, and the first equipped with Intel AI for object recognition. “We’re truly excited to introduce a robot […]

Nintendo has the monopoly on gaming consoles that pull double duty as home and portable devices, but soon you could take your Xbox Series S out on the road too. The xScreen is a plug-in accessory currently on Kickstarter that turns Microsoft’s console into a kind of chunky laptop. The xScreen sports an 11.6-in display with a 1080p Full HD […]

Wearing headphones for extended Zoom sessions can be an uncomfortable, or even painful, experience, but using a laptop’s built-in speaker can be less than satisfactory. Sony has launched a wireless neckband speaker designed for all-day comfort while working from home “The new NB10 is the perfect work-from-home product, offering impressive new features that can power anyone through their workday,” said […]