Shows like MWC are great because all the smaller phone manufacturers, like Archos, get a platform to show off their newest models – the Archos Diamond is one of these devices.
It’s an affordable smartphone from the French electronics company, but it’s thin and sleek like a high-end device. With a dual-lens camera setup and some novel features, it’s an intriguing device – we got hands-on with it to see how it runs.
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During MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, Huawei has pulled the curtain back on a brand new version of MateBook X Pro laptop with updated parts inside.
Essentially speaking, this update is a simple configuration refresh, with minor improvements to the laptop’s processor and graphics options as well as new Thunderbolt 3 support. It seems Huawei hopes to build on the critical acclaim its previous laptops have garnered by doubling down on its winning design.
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The Lamborghini Huracán Evo debuted in January with a host of updates, including a more powerful engine and new tech directions. It was only a matter of time before the Huracán Spyder convertible got the Evo treatment, so it’s no surprise that it will makes its public debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2020-lamborghini-huracan-evo-spyder-revealed-ahead-of-2019-geneva-motor-show/
The LG G8S ThinQ is the subtly adapted, cheaper version of the South Korean firm’s new flagship Android phone – the LG G8 ThinQ – both of which were launched at MWC 2019.
LG has chosen the odd route of creating a slightly lesser version of its handset to provide it with more flexibility in markets around the world. Some countries will get the G8, others the LG G8S, depending on which device the firm believes best suits a particular market.
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It takes a lot to turn heads at TechRadar Towers. When it comes to technology, frankly, we’ve seen it all before. But the new Philips Brilliance 499P9H ultrawide monitor pretty much brings the office to a standstill. It’s that dramatic.
Question is, are the goggling onlookers impressed, amused or even horrified by the 499P9H’s 49 inches of insanely wide-aspect LCD panel? Answer: There was plenty of laughing but also some serious consideration of this exceptional PC monitor as a practical proposition.
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Polestar — the performance-oriented luxury brand recently created by Volvo parent company Geely — unveiled its second and most significant model online. It named its first car 1, so few will be surprised to learn that its second car is called 2. Luckily, this battery-powered sedan is shaping up to be much more captivating than its unimaginative name suggests.
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/electric-polestar-2-packs-350-miles-of-range-400-horsepower/#/5
The next big things could have next big problems
In just a few months, the first folding phones will be available for sale, and if you have a couple thousand dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you can buy one for your very own. But while those first few buyers will be the talk of the town, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X might not be as top-of-the-line as their price tags would suggest.
While they certainly represent an advancement in overall smartphone technology and an exciting new direction for the future, in some ways, folding phones are a step backward from the premium phone we’re used to using. Here are three areas of concern I have as the folding revolution takes shape:
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3342966/samsung-galaxy-fold-and-huawei-mate-x-problems.html
OnePlus only has a small presence at MWC 2019. It’s showing off a 5G prototype but not making any full product announcements, but that hasn’t meant there’s not new rumors and news about the OnePlus 7.
First up, if you were hoping the OnePlus 7 would support wireless charging, you’re probably going to be out of luck.
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Whichever way we look at it, a 400mm f/2.8 lens for full frame cameras is going to be a large proposition. Canon has now lightened that load by producing what they claim to be currently the world’s lightest 400mm f/2.8 optic, and it is in fact only about 73% of the weight of its immediate predecessor. Does this make enough of a difference to enable hand holding for any length of time and is the new lens still the same optical quality that we have come to expect? Let’s have a close look at see if some of these questions can be answered.
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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-ef-400mm-f-2-8-is-iii-lens-review–33310
Australian government signs on to AEB standard for early 2020s
Australia is set to make autonomous emergency braking (AEB) a mandatory safety feature for all new passenger vehicles by the early 2020s.
Currently a voluntary fitment for car companies, but required if a vehicle is to achieve the much-desired five-star ANCAP safety rating, AEB is these days regarded as a critical driver aid for avoiding accidents, injury and loss of life.
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https://www.motoring.com.au/mandatory-plan-for-auto-braking-117187/
Turn on gestures and dark mode.
If your Galaxy S9 was recently updated or you’re planning to buy an S10, then you need to get acquainted with Samsung’s One UI. A complete overhaul of the Samsung Experience 9.5, it brings a stylish interface, redesigned apps, and a brand new philosophy with an emphasis on smart and speedy interactions. While you feel your way around, here are six important tips to start off on the right foot:
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Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S10 trio and while pre-orders have already started, most expected to get their device within the first week of March. Lucky Samsung fans in Paraguay, however, were given an extremely early treat and one new owner of a Galaxy S10+ felt the need to share the happiness on Reddit as well as answer some questions. Some simply confirm things that have already been announced but there are a few new tidbits as well.
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https://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-s10-sold-early-and-first-impressions-are-up-27567668/
There’s no denying that the foldable phones are the new hot things at MWC this week, whether or not you actually find any practical need for them. To others, they are a dream of the future come true. But after all the hype and marketing has settled down, one thing is going to be clear. Unless you’re an early adopter or have the cash to blow, you’ll want to skip the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. And it’s not just because barely anyone can afford them anyway.
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https://www.slashgear.com/reasons-to-skip-the-first-generation-of-galaxy-fold-and-huawei-mate-x-27567671/
If, for some reason, you need absolutely loads of storage on your smartphone or tablet, then you’ll be pleased to know that two microSD cards have been announced at MWC 2019 with 1TB of storage – making them the highest capacity microSD cards in the world.
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Finding the best Bluetooth speaker can be tricky. The market is awash with models, as every consumer electronics manufacturer from Apple to Ultimate Ears tries to get a piece of the action. We’ve rounded-up the best wireless speakers across all shapes, sizes and prices to give you the best chance of picking a product you’ll be over the moon with.
Before you pick the first Bluetooth speaker that takes your fancy, it’s worth considering what you actually want from it. Will it mainly be used at home? In that case you’ll want something that’s mains-powered. Do you want to be able to build a multi-room system around it?
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https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-bluetooth-speakers-2019-the-best-speakers-for-every-budget
The Polestar 2 has been revealed, and with it the Tesla Model 3 has arguably gained its most compelling rival. Second car from Volvo’s electric performance spin-off, the Polestar 2 will take aim at the premium compact electric segment that has served the Model 3 so well, when deliveries begin in early 2020.
First an aftermarket tuning company, then the in-house performance brand for Volvo Cars, Polestar was hewn off into a standalone automaker back in 2017. Jointly owned by Volvo and Geely, its focus was electrification and with a particular eye on performance cars.
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https://www.slashgear.com/polestar-2-official-2020-premium-ev-range-price-performance-specifications-27567602/
Windows, to a certain extent, is still the world’s most-used operating system and, because of that, it is a sordid mess. Microsoft has repeatedly tried to create a “lite” version of Windows, from Windows RT to Windows 10 S, only to backtrack and eventually erase those from history. It hasn’t stopped trying, though, and it might soon come out with its next stab at the problem. Currently dubbed “Lite OS”, this stripped down version of Windows 10 is what Microsoft hopes will stop Chrome OS from encroaching on its turf.
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Perhaps there is a reason why OnePlus no longer uses its “Never Settle” slogan that much if at all. It has proven, for better or worse, that it will actually settle for something less, usually for price or practical considerations. For some time, it refused to add an NFC chip in its smartphones. It also backtracked on its own boasts and eventually booted the headphone jack out of the OnePlus 6T. In a similar vein, it seems unwilling to budge on the topic of wireless charging, hinting that it won’t be on the upcoming OnePlus 7.
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https://www.slashgear.com/oneplus-7-wireless-charging-still-wont-be-happening-26567588/
There were plenty of new products and some old favourites
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show was once again the place to be for all things two-channel over the weekend, along with a sprinkling of AV for good measure. There were just enough new launches to keep us busy, as well as the chance to see and hear plenty of products that have been released in recent months and years.
Budget and high-end kit was on show, albeit with a bias towards eye-catching gear with eye-watering prices, and there were headphones and Atmos systems in amongst the rooms of hi-fi systems.
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Urban, electric, design-led, and minimalist yet advanced. This is the car that Apple should have released, but its front end wears a Honda emblem. Called E Prototype, it will make its debut as a close-to-production concept during the 2019 Geneva Auto Show, and it will reach showrooms in select markets before the end of the year.
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https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/honda-urban-ev-is-a-high-tech-high-style-electric-city-car/
For two years now, Huawei has been changing the design of both its P and its Mate series phones every year. If you were expecting that with the Huawei P30, however, you might be sorely disappointed. Based on early leaks, the upcoming flagship from the embattled Chinese manufacturer won’t be straying too far from last year’s premium design. And while confirmation about that has now landed, it also points out Huawei’s attempt to consolidate its smartphones into a single, identifiable family.
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Nikon has a new pair of high-zoom, budget-friendly cameras. After unveiling the Coolpix B600 bridge-style zoom and the Coolpix A1000 compact zoom cameras in January, Nikon Inc. shared U.S. availability for the new compacts on Tuesday, February 25.
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A tiny DAC and headphone amp that’s big on features
When we think of Pro-Ject, the company’s excellent affordable turntables first spring to mind. But alongside these, and a number of premium record players, there has long been a line-up of ultra compact electronics.
We have found these electronics to be somewhat of a mixed bag over the years, but that hasn’t stopped the range from growing to a point where it now includes CD players, streamers, phono stages, amplification and now DACs such as this one.
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https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital
The keenly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone-cum-tablet is finally here, having launched alongside the Galaxy S10. Read on for everything you need to know about Samsung’s eye-catching new device.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/samsung-galaxy-fold-price-release-date-pictures-2-3665646
Far from the prettiest or most advanced van in its segment, the 2019 GMC Savana 2500 returns this year virtually unchanged, save for a couple of driver-assist technologies pumping up its options list. GMC hasn’t performed a radical update on the Savana since its mid-1990s launch. There have been mild refreshings and some powertrain improvements, but you would be safe thinking of it as the grandpa among today’s collection of young turks filling out the ranks of the van segment.
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It’s never been a more confusing time to buy a MacBook.
If you walk into an Apple Store today hoping to pick up a lower-end MacBook, good luck. With the current line of options, now including the updated MacBook Air, it’s harder than ever to know which MacBook is right for you. This guide should help you sift through the sea of similar-looking Macs to find the gems.
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Nikon is bringing its previously announced Coolpix A1000 and B600 superzoom cameras to the U.S. next month.
The Coolpix A1000 is the more compact of the two and features a 16MP, 1/2.3″ BSI-CMOS sensor and 35x, 24-840mm equiv. F3.4-6.9 stabilized lens. Its 3″ touchscreen display can tilt downward by 180° for selfies, and a 1166k-dot electronic viewfinder is also available. The A1000 supports Nikon’s NRW Raw format and, on the video side, can capture UHD 4K video at 30p. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The A1000 is priced at $479.
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https://www.dpreview.com/news/1014604678/nikon-s-coolpix-a1000-and-b600-superzooms-to-hit-us-shelves-in-march
Bargain hunters will want to pay attention to the ZTE Blade V10. The Blade series has long been synonymous with offering good specs for very nice prices, and as well as being rather bargainous in their own right, ZTE Blade phones are popular with modders who want a cheap phone to root and load custom software on.
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We hit the track in Ferrari’s production road racer
Caning a racecar around a circuit isn’t really part of the brief here at carsales.com.au, but when the prancing horse brand rings up and asks if you’d like to flog the Ferrari 488 Challenge for a few laps around the Bahrain International Circuit, it only takes a nanosecond for this scribe to answer in the affirmative.
By way of background, the Ferrari Challenge is a factory-backed one-make race series, along the lines of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Porsche Supercup and Trofeo Maserati championships.
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Performance, safety and affordability are the hallmarks of the 2019 Subaru WRX and the WRX STI. Priced in the same range as most family sedans, the WRX line offers impressive performance, with horsepower, acceleration and handling abilities on par with pricey premium brands costing thousands more. The all-wheel-drive WRX still uses the previous generation’s platform, meaning it doesn’t yet benefit from the new global platform underpinning the Subaru Forester, the Crosstrek and the Impreza.
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