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The Nintendo Switch won’t feature a user-replaceable battery
New filings with the FCC show that the upcoming Nintendo Switch won’t have a user-replaceable battery. Will this harm the new portable’s uptake, or are consumers used to not upgrading or replacing their lithium-ion cells? The post The Nintendo Switch … Continue reading
30% off Logitech Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad for Internet-Connected TVs – Deal Alert
Logitech’s K400 Wireless Keyboard for internet-enabled TVs is designed to be compact, comfortable, quiet, and easy to use from the comfort of your couch. It features a familiar key layout and a large 3.5-inch touchpad. A 33-foot range makes for a … Continue reading
Qualcomm fined $865 million by South Korean FTC for abusive business practices
Qualcomm got slapped with a massive fine related to its patent licensing practices today. The company, unsurprisingly, disputes the findings of the Korean Fair Trade Comission. The KFTC, for its part, doesn’t care. The post Qualcomm fined $865 million by … Continue reading
The Amazon Echo’s always-listening feature entangles it in a murder case
Police in Bentonville, Arkansas would love to know whether an Amazon Echo picked up the sounds of a crime. Amazon isn’t playing along. As reported in the Washington Post, the investigation highlights the privacy issues around increasingly popular smart-home products. … Continue reading
Walking again: Hyundai’s exoskeleton helps paraplegics move on their own
H-MEX exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk, climb stairs, stand up and sit down. It works. H-WEX makes it easier to lift workplace weights without injury. With the two, Hyundai is throwing its hat into the exoskeleton market. The post Walking again: … Continue reading
Lenovo Phab2 Pro review roundup: Bad hardware for an incomplete platform
The first consumer Tango phone is a mediocre monster. As debuts for Google’s Project Tango go, this one is a miss. The post Lenovo Phab2 Pro review roundup: Bad hardware for an incomplete platform appeared first on ExtremeTech.
25% off Samsung SmartThings Hub For Smart Homes – Deal Alert
Designed to be the heart of your smart home, the Samsung SmartThings Hub connects wirelessly to hundreds of compatible smart devices, so you can monitor, manage, and secure your home from anywhere. Simply pair other Samsung SmartThings devices with the Hub … Continue reading
Saffron Drift Light: A semi-smart bulb with limited appeal
Saffron’s Drift Light isn’t a smart bulb. Rather, it’s part of a small but growing category of bulbs which aren’t quite dumb. As with the Philips SceneSwitch, there are no apps in order to install to control the Drift Light. … Continue reading
Carrie Fisher, iconic film heroine, has died at the age of 60
Carrie Fisher, the beloved actress who played Princess Leia Organa Solo across four films and nearly 40 years of Star Wars has died today, at the age of 60. The post Carrie Fisher, iconic film heroine, has died at the … Continue reading
27% off Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0
The Seagate expansion desktop drive provides extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly add space for more files, consolidate all of your files to a single location, or free up space on your computer’s internal drive to help … Continue reading