The data connection on our smartphones do a great job of giving us internet access at all times. And while you can use that phone as a mobile hotspot, that’s a surefire way to drain your phone’s battery, which is just going to be more trouble than it’s worth. If you need Wi-Fi access for…
We’re big fans of 8Bitdo’s game controllers, which run the gamut, from wired retro gamepads and retro-modern fusions to fight sticks and ultra-customizable wireless controllers for modern systems. For many folks, the outfit’s Ultimate Controller is the pinnacle of their offerings, giving gamers a responsive Xbox-style gamepad at an affordable price. If you still want…
Clicker remotes have long been the de facto accessory for folks who want their presentations to run smoothly, as it allows you to easily control your onscreen slides from a small device you can keep in hand. And they continue to be widely used today, especially as many of us have moved back to regular…
While we know them best for their drones, DJI also has a wide selection of filmmaking accessories, ranging from consumer devices like phone gimbals to a massive 8K cinema camera setup. This time around, they outfit is updating their line of cinema gimbals with a new flagship in the form of the DJI RS4 Pro….
While e-paper displays are now used for a few niche tablets and writing devices, they still primarily serve as a screen for ebook readers. However, they’ve gotten good enough over the years that it’s probably time to start experimenting with ways they can be integrated into other devices like this e-ink monitor or this dual-panel…
While color E-Ink panels have been used in ereaders for a few years now, bigger ereader makers such as Kobo and Amazon have so far refrained from integrating them in their releases. Apparently, that changes now for one of those companies with the announcement of the Kobo Libra Colour. Does this mean color ereaders are…
Whether you believe in VR being a significant part of the future of computing or not, there’s no question about where Mark Zuckerberg and Meta stand on the matter. They’re betting big on it. So much so that the outfit is now releasing a combo VR and AR headset in the form of the Meta…
When the first e-readers with epaper displays came out nearly two decades ago, some were hopeful that the low-power display will eventually replace the power-sucking and eye-fatiguing LCDs we’ve come to rely on. Well… let’s just say that still won’t happen any time soon. However, there are definite advantages to using epaper, especially when you’re…
While we’re partial to SquareOff as far as smart chessboards are concerned, we do appreciate ChessUp’s training features that show the available move options for every piece you touch, complete with color coding to let you know whether it’s a good move or bad move. The Bryght Labs ChessUp 2 takes that original chessboard and…
There was a time when you needed a big flashlight if you wanted a lot of light. That’s no longer the case, with modern LED flashlights offering impressive brightness and throw even at smaller form factors. Gone are the days when good torches were around the size of a miniature baseball bat, with pocket flashlights…