LG’s G5 modular phone introduced the Hi-Fi Plus, a high-resolution audio module tuned by Bang & Olufsen that enhances the phone’s audio quality with a 32-bit DAC and headphone amp. Though not sold in the U.S., the Hi-Fi Plus easily attaches to the G5, adding minimal weight and length while transforming it into a portable hi-res music player. It can...

Samyang Rokinon AF 75mm FE: New Lens Announced Sony E-mount shooters have a new portrait lens option that’s both lightweight and customizable. Samyang has announced the Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 FE, a lightweight prime designed for Sony mirrorless cameras. (Samyang is the lens manufacturer, but the lens is distributed by, and named, Rokinon in North America .) The 75mm lens...

Onecue Gesture Control for Smart Homes Just about every smart home gizmo in the biz can be controlled with an app of some sort. You name it, and there’s probably somebody who’s developed a way for you to operate it from afar with nothing more than your mobile device. That’s all well and good, but it’s also a bit problematic....

The Acer Swift 3 redefines budget laptops by delivering powerful performance usually seen in high-end models, thanks to AMD’s Ryzen 4000 processor with eight cores. Competing with pricier Intel models, the Swift 3’s 14-inch frame houses remarkable speed, especially for creative tasks like video editing, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious users seeking exceptional performance. Although compromises like a...

While many horror sequels are criticized, some deserve a second chance. Notably, Halloween II, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4, and Exorcist II: The Heretic expand their franchises in unique ways. Halloween II continues the night of terror and offers a blend of gore and suspense, while Exorcist II presents a visually stunning yet misunderstood narrative. Lastly, A Nightmare on...

Skypes New Blur Background Feature Saves Your Blushes There’s at least one person we can think of who’ll be scrambling to update Skype with its new “background blur” feature, and that’s Robert Kelly. He was the poor fella (above) who gained global attention after his two young children waltzed into his home office as he offered his thoughtful views on...

Tag Heuers Meridiist Infinite may look like a luxury phone, but it hides a groundbreaking technology: a solar charging screen. Developed with Sunpartner Technologies, the phone features a Wysips Crystal panel that charges the battery with sunlight or artificial light. This "perpetual power reserve" could provide up to 15% charge daily. The phone, made of titanium with a carbon fiber...

NASA has extended the missions of its Juno and InSight spacecraft to continue gathering data on Jupiter and Mars. Juno, launched in 2011, will keep studying Jupiter and its moons until 2025, uncovering insights into its atmosphere and capturing striking images. InSight, on Mars since 2018, will keep recording marsquakes and Martian weather until 2022, providing clues to Mars interior...

The PlayStation 5 Slim Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle is now available on Amazon at a 20% discount, dropping the price from $559 to $449. This updated console is lighter and more compact, offering extra storage space without any performance loss compared to the original PS5. The bundle includes a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, featuring thrilling gameplay and a...

Building a game library can be slow and costly, but Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a fantastic solution. For a monthly fee, gamers can access a wide variety of titles without the hefty price tag of individual games. The current deal lowers the cost of a one-month subscription from $17 to $15, saving you 12%. With hundreds of games available,...