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Hisense 2021 TVs will include faster VIDAA U5 operating system and Kayo sport streaming app

04-01-2021 22:03 via techguide.com.au

Hisense has unveiled its latest VIDAA U5 operating system which will be included aboard the company’s 2021 range of smart TVs making them the fastest TVs Hisense has ever produced.
Also onboard the 2021 Hisense TVs for the first time is the Kayo sport streaming app.
VIDAA U5 is Hisense’s proprietary software platform for its TV range will work 20 per cent faster than the 2020 TV line-up with users able to watch their content within 1.7 seconds of hitting the on button on the remote.

Combining Mario Kart Live With Lego Super Mario Creates the Ultimate IRL Video Game Experience

04-01-2021 16:35 via gizmodo.com

Assuming everyone was getting tired of spending every waking hour playing video games while socially distancing at home, Nintendo released two IRL video game experiences last year that, it turns out, can be unofficially combined to create an even better real-life Mario experience.Read more...

Sunrise Yellow ZTE Axon 20 5G pre-orders start January 7th

04-01-2021 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com

ZTE are launching a new Sunrise Yellow version of their ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone on the 7th of January. The handset will launch globally and it will retail for £419 in the UK, $449 in the USA and €449 in Europe. As a reminder the handset comes with a 6.92 inch OLED display that […](Read More ...)The post Sunrise Yellow ZTE Axon 20 5G pre-orders start January 7th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Stick Good

04-01-2021 15:05 via gizmodo.com

Having to feed a machine an unending supply of quarters to enjoy your favorite video game was just one of many reasons arcades died off. But if there was one reason to actually miss arcade machines it was those fantastic buttons and joysticks that never felt as satisfying to play with once they were miniaturized to…Read more...

How to Upgrade Your Home Audio While You're Quarantined

04-01-2021 15:00 via wired.com

Stuck home or not, it's always a good idea to invest in better sound. Our advice and gear recommendations can help.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro get unboxed before they are official

04-01-2021 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com

Samsung will announce a number of new devices at their Samsung Unpacked event on the14th of January, this will include the new Galaxy S21 handsets and also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Now we get to have a look at the Galaxy Buds Pro in an unboxing video posted on YouTube by Digital Slang. These […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro get unboxed before they are official appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

LG to Showcase 48-Inch Bendable Cinematic OLED Display at CES 2021

04-01-2021 13:55

LG claims that the TV will bend up to a radius of 1,000mm without affecting the function of the display. Because of its bending capabilities, it can be positioned straight like a regular TV, or bent for a more immersive experience.

ECS GLKD-HTI motherboard is half the size of mini-ITX

04-01-2021 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com

A new motherboard offering a form factor half the size of a mini-ITX has been unveiled this month in the form of the ECS GLKD-HTI. The small motherboard is equipped with a SODIMM slot for DDR4-2133 memory, an M.2 2280 connector for a SATA SSD, and a connector that supports SATA III hard drives or […](Read More ...)The post ECS GLKD-HTI motherboard is half the size of mini-ITX appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Hyperrealistic face masks by artist Shuhei Okawara

04-01-2021 13:34 via feedproxy.google.com

Artist Shuhei Okawara has started creating and 3d printing hyperrealistic face masks, which will soon be available to purchase. The store located in an area of Tokyo called Kyojima, will start offering selling the masks during the Spring months of 2021 for 98,000 yen or roughly $950 each, also making them available online. The […](Read More ...)The post Hyperrealistic face masks by artist Shuhei Okawara appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

PlayStation Plus games for January 2021 are Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall

04-01-2021 13:25 via feedproxy.google.com

Adam Michel Senior Manager of Game Services Content at SIE has taken to the official PlayStation blog this week to confirm the games that will be available this month via the PlayStation Plus service. January’s 2021 games include Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall. “PlayStation Plus starts 2021 with a bang. PlayStation Plus […](Read More ...)The post PlayStation Plus games for January 2021 are Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall appeared first o

2019 Koenigsegg Regera heads to auction with RM Sotheby’s

04-01-2021 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com

The 2019 Koenigsegg Regera is a hypercar in the purest sense of the word. Only 80 were produced between 2016 and 2020, and this particular Koenigsegg Regera is going up for auction with RM Sotheby’s. In fact, it’s the very first example to appear at a public auction. The car is painted crystal white with […](Read More ...)The post 2019 Koenigsegg Regera heads to auction with RM Sotheby’s appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Steam top selling games of 2020 confirmed

04-01-2021 13:16 via feedproxy.google.com

Valve has this week confirmed the top ten best selling games on Steam of 2020 in terms of revenue. Jumpover to Steam via the link below to learn more about the 2020 games stats on Steam inlcuding the Year’s Top 100 Games as Measured by Gross Revenue. Top ten best selling games on Steam of […](Read More ...)The post Steam top selling games of 2020 confirmed appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Bitcoin Falls Over 14 Percent in a Day to Around $30,000

04-01-2021 13:11

Bitcoin had a sharp slide on Monday after touching a record high of $34,800 (roughly Rs. 25.4 lakhs) just a day earlier. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell over 14 percent after earlier touching as high as $33,670 (roughly Rs. 24.6 lakhs), wiping out more than half its 20 percent rally from New Year's Eve to a record $34,800 (roughly Rs. 25.4 lakhs) on Sunday.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 leaked

04-01-2021 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com

The new Motorola Moto G Stylus smartphone has leaked, the photo above is a leaked render of the handset and it was posted on Voice by @OnLeaks. The device will come with a 6.81 inch display and it will have a Full HD+ resolution, the handset comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. […](Read More ...)The post Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 leaked appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Rated Smartphone With Best Selfie Camera by DxOMark

04-01-2021 12:53

Huawei Mate 40 Pro has been rated as the smartphone with the best selfie camera by DxOMark benchmarking website. Its selfie camera received 104 points in the tests, more than any other smartphone. Huawei P40 Pro ranked second in DxOMark‘s list with 103 points, while Asus ZenFone 7 Pro came in third with 101 points.

DIVEROID protects your smartphone under the waves

04-01-2021 12:45 via feedproxy.google.com

Returning to Kickstarter for a second time the development team at DIVEROID have further in enhanced their phone dive case, enabling divers to take their smartphone under the waves. Capture underwater photographs and video as well as be updated on a number of important metrics such as oxygen toxicity, critical depth, deep stop, safety stop […](Read More ...)The post DIVEROID protects your smartphone under the waves appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Six Examples How Cryptocurrency Affected the Gambling Industry

04-01-2021 12:35 via techguide.com.au

Gambling games are one of the most actively developing segments of the blockchain industry. According to Dapp Review, online and gambling games make almost half of all decentralized applications based on the Ethereum blockchain.
In the TRON ecosystem, 8 out of 10 apps can be considered a type of online casino. At the end of 2019, TRON-based decentralized casinos processed transactions worth more than $3.9 billion, which is almost 90% of the total volume of transactions on this blockchain p

Raspberry Pi industrial 5G/4G shield with ESD protection

04-01-2021 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com

AKARI has created a new industrial 5G/4G shield with ESD protection using the Raspberry Pi mini PC. Although the system supports a range of mini PC systems including Pi Zero, Jetson Nano, Pi 3B, Pi 4B and more. Early bird pledges are now available for the novel project from roughly $69 or £52 (depending on […](Read More ...)The post Raspberry Pi industrial 5G/4G shield with ESD protection appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series VIP Pre-Booking Offers Tipped; SmartTag, Galaxy Buds Could Be Bundled With Pre-Order

04-01-2021 12:17

Samsung Galaxy S21 series VIP pre-booking in India is said to start soon. VIP pre-booking may allow customers to get Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro, SmartTag for free.

Mi 11 to Get Fix for Charging Issue With 65W Charger Soon, Xiaomi Executive Confirms

04-01-2021 12:15

Director of Xiaomi Mobile, Zhang Guoquan has taken to Weibo to announce that a fix for this 65W charging issue will be rolled out soon. He explained the issue saying that after a Mi 11 user connects to a specific 65W charger, the phone restarts. Xiaomi was able to find out the source of this issue, and the engineers have released a patch to fix it. In its stress test,...

WVR tiny open source sample player with embedded ESP32 based audio

04-01-2021 12:06 via feedproxy.google.com

The WRC is a new open source, embedded audio board based on the ESP32, offering a “tiny open source sample player with amazing capabilities” says its creator. The board allows youth easily upload audio, map samples to MIDI notes, configure pin functionality, apply FX, manage files, etc, all over WIFI, with the default firmware that […](Read More ...)The post WVR tiny open source sample player with embedded ESP32 based audio appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

DuoX quick charging 120W USB-C GaN charger

04-01-2021 11:56 via feedproxy.google.com

The Loopingtech DuoX 120W GaN charger is a small compact fast charger capable of charging a wide variety of different devices from smartphones to laptops. The GaN charger delivers a maximum power of 120W and allows you to charge 2 devices with its 2 USB-C ports. A single port provides an output power of 100W, […](Read More ...)The post DuoX quick charging 120W USB-C GaN charger appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

OnePlus Band fitness tracker launching on January 14th

04-01-2021 11:48 via feedproxy.google.com

OnePlus are launching a new fitness tracker this month, the OnePlus Band and the device is launching on the 14th of January. OnePlus recently teased this new device and now it looks like we also have some specifications on this new fitness tracker. The news comes in a tweet from Ishan Agarwal who has revealed […](Read More ...)The post OnePlus Band fitness tracker launching on January 14th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

ATOM 2: World’s 1st Auto-foldable 3-axis phone gimbal

04-01-2021 11:45 via feedproxy.google.com

Smart phone photographers searching for a lightweight collapsible 3 axis phone gimbal, may be interested in the new ATOM 2 currently available via the Kickstarter crowdfunding website. Equipped with a built-in tripod, one click flip mechanism and weighing just 280g the ATOM 2 camera gimbal offers a versatile, portable, stabilizing gimbal for all your […](Read More ...)The post ATOM 2: World’s 1st Auto-foldable 3-axis phone gimbal appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

OnePlus Band Teased by Company; India Launch Date, Price and Specifications Tipped

04-01-2021 11:25

OnePlus Band (not the official name) is an upcoming fitness tracker by the Chinese company. It has now been officially teased on Twitter and via Amazon. It is tipped to launch in India on January 11 priced at Rs. 2,499.

Elite Dangerous Odyssey could arrive as earlier as April 2021

04-01-2021 11:25 via feedproxy.google.com

If you are patiently waiting to start playing the new Elite Dangerous Odyssey expansion, you may be interested to know that rumours are suggesting the new content could arrive as early as April 2021. According to a published Steam pre-order page for the Deluxe Alpha edition. “According to the pre-order page, the next evolution of […](Read More ...)The post Elite Dangerous Odyssey could arrive as earlier as April 2021 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Revopoint POP handheld 3D scanner from $249

04-01-2021 11:16 via feedproxy.google.com

Anyone searching for an affordable 3D scanner may be interested in a new piece of hardware recently launched via Kickstarter. The Revopoint POP has already raised over $750,000 thanks to nearly 3,000 backers with still 31 days remaining. The lightweight handheld 3D scanner is perfect for creating 3D digital imagery from almost any subject and […](Read More ...)The post Revopoint POP handheld 3D scanner from $249 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Ucloud offers an easier way to 3D print a wealth of designs

04-01-2021 10:53 via feedproxy.google.com

Those of you lucky enough to own a 3D printer, might be interested in a new piece of hardware developed by Artenea 3D based in Madrid, Spain. The Ucloud 3d printing design libary has been built to “open the door to a full 3D printing experience” say its creators. Offering a wide range of 3D […](Read More ...)The post Ucloud offers an easier way to 3D print a wealth of designs appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Motorola Ibiza With 5G-Enabled Snapdragon 400 Series SoC, 90Hz Display to Be Launched in Q1 2021: Report

04-01-2021 10:42

Motorola is preparing to launch an affordable 5G smartphone codenamed Motorola Ibiza, as per a report. It will have a new 5G-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 series SoC under the hood, stated the report. The smartphone will have a 90Hz refresh rate and a triple rear camera setup. It is likely to launch in Q1 2021.

STALKER 2 official in-engine gameplay teaser released

04-01-2021 10:32 via feedproxy.google.com

Developer GSC Game World has published a new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gameplay trailer providing a quick glimpse at what you can expected from the upcoming game expected to launch later this year. Check out the 4k gameplay trailer below to learn more. “Get your first in-engine look at the first-person sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and its Zone […](Read More ...)The post STALKER 2 official in-engine gameplay teaser released appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

CircuitPython 6.0.1 now available to download

04-01-2021 10:16 via feedproxy.google.com

Adafruit has this week announce the availability of the second 6.0.x stable release of its awesome CircuitPython 6 software. This release fixes regressions in BLE and FrequencyIn() that prevent these functions from operating properly. The release also includes a considerable speedup in JSON parsing. CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting and learning […](Read More ...)The post CircuitPython 6.0.1 now available to download appeared first on Geeky Gadget

CoWIN App to Be Official Vaccine App for India: All You Need to Know

04-01-2021 10:15

CoWIN is supposed to be the go-to app for vaccine registration. It is still reportedly still under development, and will launch in the future. The CoWIN app is said to have several modules – Administrator Module for bulk registration, registration module for self-registration, Vaccination module for verification of beneficiary details and updates of vaccination stat...

Apple’s folding iPhone passes internal durability tests

04-01-2021 10:01 via feedproxy.google.com

We have been hearing rumors about a folding iPhone for a while, according to a recent report there are two prototype folding handsets being tested. Both devices have apparently recently passed internal durability tests, Apple have apparently been testing the folding hinge for durability on both devices. Apple have apparently been working on a dual […](Read More ...)The post Apple’s folding iPhone passes internal durability tests appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

GENKI ShadowCast lets you play and catpture Switch and PS5 games on your computer

04-01-2021 09:58 via feedproxy.google.com

Human Things have returned to Kickstarter to launch their new hardware in the form of the GENKI ShadowCast. Designed to enable you to play and capture games from your Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 directly on your computer screen, without the need for an internet connection or TV. Early bird pledges are now available from […](Read More ...)The post GENKI ShadowCast lets you play and catpture Switch and PS5 games on your computer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Apex Legends Fight Night is all about boxing

04-01-2021 09:45 via feedproxy.google.com

Apex Legends isn’t a game made for hand-to-hand fighting, but players sometimes settle things with a boxing match between the two remaining teams. Now that fight is going to be a part of the game, at least for now, as the Fight Night collection event rolls out during season seven. Respawn has frequently added redone […](Read More ...)The post Apex Legends Fight Night is all about boxing appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Scheduled to Launch on January 7, Priced Under Rs. 10,000

04-01-2021 09:35

Samsung Galaxy M02s will be launched in India on January 7 at 1pm IST, Samsung has confirmed. It will be priced under Rs. 10,000. A dedicated microsite for the phone is live on the Samsung India website.

Samsung Galaxy M02 Scheduled to Launch on January 7, Priced Under Rs. 10,000

04-01-2021 09:35

Samsung Galaxy M02 will be launched in India on January 7 at 1pm IST, Samsung has confirmed. It will be priced under Rs. 10,000. A dedicated microsite for the phone is live on the Samsung India website.

Charger recalled after fire hazard

04-01-2021 09:11

A wireless phone charger has been recalled after it was found to pose a fire hazard.

Mi 11 Pro New Poster Leak Suggests Quad Camera Setup With Periscope Lens, 120x Zoom

04-01-2021 09:06

The poster leak shows that the Mi 11 Pro phone will have a large rectangular camera module placed horizontally with four sensors inside. Three sensors will be placed in one horizontal line with the third sensor being a periscope telephoto lens reportedly capable of 120x zoom. The fourth sensor will sits below these three alongside the flash.

Samsung Galaxy S21 expected to be announced January 14th at Samsung Unpacked

04-01-2021 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Samsung has announced that it will be holding Samsung Unpacked 2021 on the 14th of January 2021 and we are expecting to see the new Samsung Galaxy S21 range of handsets at the event. The Samsung Unpacked 2021 event will take place at 10 a.m. EST on the 14th of January 2021, the event will […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy S21 expected to be announced January 14th at Samsung Unpacked appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 7, and OnePlus 7T Series Smartphones Will Be Getting OxygenOS 11 Next, Company Confirms

04-01-2021 08:51

OnePlus has typically been known for quick software updates, but has been a bit slow to deliver Android 11 to some of its recent devices. The company is kicking off its 2021 with a promise of finally delivering these software updates for the Nord, 7 and 7T series devices.

Samsung CES 2021 starts January 11th

04-01-2021 08:35 via feedproxy.google.com

Samsung are holding their CES 2021 press conference on the 11th of January 2021, the company will be unveiling a range of new devices at the event. The event will start at 9 a.m. EST on the 11th of January and it will be live streamed on Samsung’s website. Samsung Electronics has released two […](Read More ...)The post Samsung CES 2021 starts January 11th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

WhatsApp Sets Single Day Record With 1.4 Billion Voice, Video Calls on New Year’s Eve

04-01-2021 08:25

WhatsApp users globally made over 1.4 billion voice and video calls on New Year’s Eve 2020, as per statistics shared by Facebook. This makes it the most ever calls in a single day on WhatsApp, said the company. Facebook’s other services, Instagram and Messenger, also experienced big surges in usage on New Year’s Eve 2020.

Realme V15, aka Realme Koi, Set to Launch on January 7, Company Confirms

04-01-2021 08:19

Realme V15, aka Realme Koi, will launch in China on January 7 and the company has shared images of the phone’s front and back panels. The phone has a tripe rear camera setup and a hole-punch cut out on the display for the selfie camera.

Cyberpunk 2077 DLC still coming in early 2021

04-01-2021 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com

If you haven’t gotten a refund for your copy of Cyberpunk 2077, you should have new content for Night City soon. The page on the game’s website is live saying that the DLC will hit Night City in “early 2021,” although given the game’s sliding release date and the need for patches, that could change […](Read More ...)The post Cyberpunk 2077 DLC still coming in early 2021 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

ZTE Axon 20 5G gets durability tested (Video)

04-01-2021 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com

The new ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone launched last month, the device comes with an under the display Selfie camera. Now we have a durability test for the handset from JerryRigEverything, the device is put through a number of tests including a scratch test, bend test and more. As we can see from the […](Read More ...)The post ZTE Axon 20 5G gets durability tested (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Moto G Stylus (2021) New Renders, Specifications Leak Online

04-01-2021 07:45

Moto G Stylus (2021) new leak by tipster OnLeaks suggests that the phone will have a square-shaped quad camera module and a rear fingerprint scanner. This is different from a recent leak that suggested a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and differently aligned camera sensors at the back.

Samsung Tipped to Launch New Galaxy M-Series Smartphone in India Next Week, Could Be M12 or M62

04-01-2021 07:03

Samsung is tipped to launch a new Galaxy M-series smartphone in India next week. The smartphone is visible with a waterdrop notch display in the leaked poster. The tipster claims that the phone will feature a big screen. This could be the Galaxy M12 or Galaxy M62.

FAU-G Game Releasing on January 26, Akshay Kumar Announces on Twitter

04-01-2021 06:34

FAU-G will be released in India on January 26 and it has been up for pre-registration on Google Play. There is no information on if and when the game will be released on iOS. The game has been developed by Indian company nCore Games.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Event Set for January 14, Galaxy S21 Series Expected: All You Need to Know

04-01-2021 06:11

Samsung has released an official confirmation for the event and has published a teaser video that shows a blurry camera module of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. There seems to be a triple camera setup on the module with the sensors sitting in one vertical line. The names of the phones have not been announced in the release, but the company is largely expected to annou...