Category: Gadgets
CES 2019: Samsung unveils helper robots as part of connected living strategy
Samsung Bot Care demo at CES Samsung has pledged to take its plans for the smart home and connected living to the “next level” in 2019 as the firm unveiled a range of assistive robots and new smart appliances. The Korean company’s new Family Hub smart fridge (pictured below) features virtual…
CES 2019: LG unveils fully flexible rollable OLED R TV
LG has unveiled a new TV with a difference at CES 2019. Dubbed the LG Signature OLED R, it features a fully flexible, rollable screen, which becomes a soundbar-carrying base when not in use. The Korean firm has been developing the R as a prototype for some time, but its unveiling ahead of the annual CES…
CES 2019: PlayStation VR foot motion controller for moving around in games
A foot motion controller has been unveiled at CES for the PlayStation VR, which may address the issue of movement within virtual reality games. Most VR games and experiences have limited locomotion, leaving players to use hand controllers to navigate around the virtual world. 3DRudder has come up with a way to allow players to…
Japanese billionaire boasts retweet top spot with money giveaway promise
A Japanese billionaire posted the most retweeted tweet of all time by offering those sharing it a cut of 100 million yen. Yusaku Maezawa’s January 5 post, which has more than 4.6 million retweets, promised to randomly select 100 people who shared the tweet and followed his profile for a share in the £726,000 fund.…
CES 2019: Samsung announces AirPlay2, iTunes Movies partnership with Apple
Samsung has announced support for Apple’s wireless AirPlay 2 connection (Samsung/PA) Samsung sprung a surprise ahead of the CES 2019 technology show by announcing a new TV partnership with long-standing rivals, Apple. The iPhone maker’s iTunes Movies and TV Shows app is to be introduced on Samsung Smart TVs later…
CES 2019: Bread-baking robot among new gadgets on show
Bread-baking robot (Image: Press Association) An autonomous robot that can mix, proof and bake bread on its own is among the gadgets on show at the world’s biggest technology show. The BreadBot, made by US firm the Wilkinson Baking Company, can produce a loaf every six minutes once up to full…
Chinese rover powers up devices in pioneering mission to ‘dark side’ of the moon
A Chinese spacecraft and rover have powered up their observation equipment after making a first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, the Chinese National Space Administration said. The Jade Rabbit 2 rover has succeeded in establishing a digital transmission link with a relay satellite that sends data back to the Beijing control centre,…
Amazon’s Alexa can now help NFL newbies understand the American sport
Image: Press Association Anyone new to NFL need not watch in confusion, as an Alexa skill has been added to provide insight into one of America’s favourite sports. For those who have wondered what “move the chains” means or how tall quarterback Aaron Rodgers is, the Rookie’s Guide to the…
Nissan unveils Invisible-to-Visible ‘connected car’ concept at CES
At the upcoming CES Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nissan will unveil its future vision for a vehicle that helps drivers “see the invisible” by merging both real and virtual worlds to create a connected-car experience. Invisible-to-Visible, or I2V, is a future technology created through Nissan Intelligent Mobility. It claims to support drivers by merging…
Depression linked to social media is TWICE as high among teenage girls – study
Depression linked to social media is almost twice as high among teenage girls compared to boys, according to research by University College London (UCL). Researchers found the greater amount of time girls spend on social media at age 14, as well as exposure to online bullying and lack of sleep, were key factors in their…
