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  • Lenovo has taken the IFA 2018 stage to reveal radical redesigns for both its flagship Yoga laptop as well as its more experimental Yoga Book . The Lenovo Yoga C930 makes massive updates to its design, dropping the watchband hinge in favor of a sound bar hinge, and including a stylus built into the base of the laptop. Likewise, the Lenovo Yoga Book C930 has been outfitted with a list of luxury-grade updates, including a new E Ink bottom display for its digital keyboard and notepad, as well as mor
    Lenovo Yoga C930 and Yoga Book C930 redefine Lenovo’s flagship laptops

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  • Lego Group has built a life-size model of the Bugatti Chiron using nothing but Lego Technic and a tremendous amount of patience. The car contains over a million pieces of Lego Technic, with 2,304 motors and 4,302 gear wheels. It doesn’t just look impressive, either – the model can hold two passengers, and travel at speeds over 20kmh (though the seats might be a little hard). “For over 40 years, Lego Technic has allowed fans of all ages to test their creativity with a building system that challen
    Lego Group built a full-size, driveable Bugatti Chiron – just because it could

  • From 2019, Toshiba’s TV ranges will have Amazon Alexa built-in. As of yet, Toshiba hasn’t divulged an official release date for Alexa integration, but the technology will be available from 2019. Stunning clarityWe tried out the Alexa feature on one of Toshiba’s Ultra HD 4K OLED TVs. Eliminating the remote control was definitely a novelty, and simple commands like ‘Alexa, turn the volume up’ were handled seamlessly. If Toshiba originally set out to make the TV the center of the home once more, it
    Toshiba finally finds its voice with its Alexa-enabled OLED TV

  • Apple’s New iPhone 2018 launch event is Wednesday, September 12 – the invites have gone out to the press. That’s the date we expect Apple to announce the iPhone 9 and iPhone 11. New iPhone rumors suggest three new iPhones: a refresh of the 5.8-inch iPhone X we’re calling iPhone 11, a larger 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Plus, and a ‘cheaper’ 6.1-inch iPhone 9 with an LCD screen. Apple event to have other announcementsThis is an iPhone launch event, but Apple is almost certainly going to launch other produc
    It's official: New iPhone 2018 launch event is scheduled for September 12

  • At IFA 2018, JBL set to make getting chatty with an AI assistant a little easier with the launch of its JBL Everest 710GA over-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones. Launching later this year, the JBL Everest 710GA will cost £229.99 (around $300 / AU$400) . It features a touch-sensitive panel that, when tapped or pressed, can activate the Google Assistant from your connected phone. There’s no searching around for a button, with just a light touch giving Google Assistant the signal to start listening
    JBL Everest 710GA Google Assistant headphones hands on review

  • Philips has teamed up with the audio experts at Bowers & Wilkins to create a TV with audiophile-quality sound. Launched at IFA 2018 in Berlin, the Philips OLED+ 903 TV is designed to enhance dialog and reduce distortion. The TV’s sound system uses Bowers & Wilkins’ drivers throughout, all mounted within larger, more rigid enclosures than last year’s . The OLED+ 903 TV is scheduled to hit stores in October, and will be available in both 55-inch and 65-inch models. This is only the first fruit of
    The Philips OLED+ 903 is a TV built for audiophiles

  • Harman Kardon has revealed the full line up of its new Citation speaker series, at Berlin’s IFA 2018 conference today. The new speakers are smart too – featuring Google Assistant, meaning that you can ask your Citation speaker questions, set it tasks, and much more. Sophisticated designThe Citation range includes countertop speakers, a soundbar, a subwoofer, and a pair of tower speakers all available in gray or black wool fabric. All of the speakers in the Citation series will be available to pr
    Here’s a first look at Harman Kardon’s full Citation speaker series

  • Have a lush hi-fi set up, and a bunch of sticky-fingered, music loving kids to go with it? If you want to let your children enjoy their tunes without damaging your pristine speakers, JBL has just the device for you at IFA 2018 . The JBL JR Pop is a portable Bluetooth speaker aimed directly at little ones. Colorful, portable and robust, it’s designed to take the beating that kids can throw at their gadgetry, without sounding too bad at the same time. Four color options will be available for the J
    JBL JR Pop portable, sticker-covered speaker wants to get your kids dancing

  • The Berlin event is always a great stop for AV equipment, and Harman Kardon is pulling out the stops this year with its new Enchant soundbar range. It removes the hassle of a wired surround sound system, which delivers true surround sound from discrete speakers in favor of a single box. To achieve this, it uses what Harman Kardon is calling an Automatic MultiBeam Calibration system to map the dimensions of your room and match the bouncing audio pattern appropriately. Chromecast built-inThe Encha
    Harman Kardon Enchant soundbar has Chromecast and wall-bouncing surround

  • Following on from the Garmin Vivosmart 3, Garmin has just announced the Vivosmart 4, a new fitness tracker which aims to stand out in part thanks to its wrist-based pulse ox2 sensor, which can measure your blood oxygen saturation levels. While there are a number of reasons you might want to do that, Garmin highlights its usefulness for helping you understand your sleep quality by checking it at night. Indeed, sleep tracking seems to be a major focus for the Garmin Vivosmart 4, as it can also mon
    Garmin Vivosmart 4 sees your body as a battery to let you know when you're tired

  • JBL is doubling down on the format this year with two new models: the JBL Endurance Peak and the JBL Free. First up, the JBL Endurance Peak, pictured at the top. JBL FreeThe JBL Free are up next, and are more focussed on pleasing commuters. They’re again truly wireless, with a charging case that can provide 24 hours of playback when combined with the buds themselves. Both the JBL Free and JBL Endurance Peak offer hands-free calling with an integrated mic, though the more discreet oval design of
    JBL Endurance Peak and JBL Free bring truly wireless tunes to your ears

  • If you’re looking for the ultimate upgrade to your old hairdryer, Dyson has you covered – the latest version of its Supersonic hairdryer is finished in 23.75 karat gold. The Dyson Supersonic 23.75 Karat Gold is finished with gold leaf, which Dyson says has been ‘applied by hand using traditional gilding techniques’. Under its bling exterior though it’s the same as the regular Supersonic, which comes in a range of colors. In the US it’s priced at $500 – that’s $100 more than the regular Supersoni
    Dyson's new hairdryer is decorated with gold leaf

  • JBL has announced the launch of its new Everest GA wireless headphones range, all of which is optimized for Google Assistant . In other words, you can have easy access to the world’s biggest search engine without so much as lifting a finger. Announced at IFA 2018 , the range includes the new 710GA over-ear headphones, combining JBL’s long audio heritage with intuitive voice activation technology from Google, which can be activated by using touch sensors on the earcup. Snug as a bugAlso in the Ev
    JBL brings Google Assistant to new Everest GA wireless headphones

  • It’s hard to stand out in the Bluetooth speaker market at IFA 2018 . So the new JBL Charge 4, announced at the Berlin show, is a bit of a jack of all trades. For starters, it’s a Bluetooth speaker, capable of connecting to two devices at once. It can also play as part of a giant, 100 speaker soundsystem, with JBL Connect+ tech letting the Charge 4 hook up to dozens of other speakers of the same kind for simultaneous playback. Wet and wildDesigned for pool parties, the JBL Charge 4 also has IPX7
    Waterproof JBL Charge 4 speaker doubles up as a portable battery

  • Sony Xperia XZ3 vs iPhone X designThe Sony Xperia XZ3 and the iPhone X both have a metal frame and a glass back, but the rear of the Sony Xperia XZ3 is much curvier and the phone is thicker at 9.9mm, to the iPhone X’s 7.7mm. The Sony Xperia XZ3 is 158 x 73 x 9.9mm and 193g, while the iPhone X is 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm and 174g. Sony Xperia XZ3 vs iPhone X OS and powerThe Sony Xperia XZ3 runs Android 9 Pie, which is the brand-new version of Android currently found on very few phones. Sony Xperia XZ
    Sony Xperia XZ3 vs iPhone X

  • Demand for the iPhone 9 could be far higher than initially predicted according to a survey by technology research firm Loup Ventures. Researchers asked 530 US-based iPhone users when they planned to upgrade their handsets. To their surprise, almost half of respondents said they were planning to upgrade within the next 12 months – far more than last year. Of those, 42% plan on buying one of the three new iPhones to be announced next month, while 18% plan to purchase an iPhone X, 16% want to upgra
    An iPhone 9 upgrade is sounding attractive to almost half of iPhone users

  • Philips is showing off a large range of monitors at IFA 2018, and while there are plenty of stylish screens on show, there are also a few that really stand out from the crowd. For example, the huge Philips 499P9H is a superwide curved screen that measures an immense 49-inches. Philips also showed off its 276C8, 278E9Q, and 328E9F monitors, which are ultra-slim frameless monitors that offer an ‘edgeless’ design that maximises screen real estate. A monitor for console gamersPhilips is also offerin
    Philips new monitor range includes a massive, superwide 49-inch screen

  • Samsung’s 8K QLED TV provides astonishing image clarity, but without much native content available yet, it’s most impressive feature is the ability to make low-res content look great through ‘AI upscaling’. Samsung has just announced its first 8K QLED TV, the Q900R (Q900FN in the US), at IFA 2018 . Samsung’s 8K QLED will bear different names in different regions. For example, what might be a smear of red on a flower petal displayed on a lesser television shows up crimson veins on the 8K QLED. Go
    Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV hands on review

  • Asus has used the IFA 2018 tech show in Berlin to show off its latest ZenBooks, including what the company calls “the world’s most compact laptops”. The laptops about which Asus is making that bold claim are the ZenBook 13 (UX333), ZenBook 14 (UX433) and ZenBook 15 (UX533). The ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 can also come with Asus’ exclusive NumberPad, which turns the touchpad into a full-size LED-illuminated numeric keypad. Asus has also announced new ZenBook Flip 13 and Flip 15 convertible laptops
    Asus shows off new 'world's most compact' ZenBook laptops

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