Smart home hubs and gateways are used to tie together and control a whole plethora of smart home devices (thermostats, plugs, lighting, sensors, etc.) in a user-friendly way. Most of these hubs have been used for professionally fitted smart home systems. Many consumer-built systems have tended to rely on smartphone (or similar) apps to control the […]
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According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), quoting data compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization, global semiconductor industry sales reached $526.8 billion in 2023. While the first three quarters of 2023 were significantly down compared to the previous year, the market saw fourth quarter results that were the second highest ever recorded (after 4Q […]
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Polestar have teamed up with audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and audio technology vendor Dirac to create a bespoke audio experience in the new Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a premium BEV, the audio system is described here – “With 1610 watts of power, 25 speakers, 3D Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos, the Bowers & Wilkins for Polestar audio system […]
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The incorporation of Powerfoyle solar technology into headphone design represents a notable advancement in sustainable audio solutions, a trend I touched upon in a previous CES roundup. Among the latest products featuring this innovation is the A6219 on-ear GO headphones, showcased as part of the 2024 Philips Sound Range. This introduction underscores a significant shift towards […]
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A new Ring smart doorbell has been introduced, the Battery Doorbell Pro. Whilst the design is pretty much the same (if it ain’t broke don’t fix it?), there are several new features. What’s new? (main technology upgrades) Radar Improved noise cancellation Dual-band Wi-Fi Upgraded image sensor Color night vision Radar enables more precise presence detection […]
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Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) technology is gaining importance in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) due to the absence of engine noise, making road noise more noticeable. RNC systems operate by strategically placing microphones inside the vehicle cabin to measure interior noise. These microphones send audio data to an audio subsystem, which generates anti-audio signals played through built-in […]
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In a recent video from the Fully Charged Show, Oceania correspondent Simone Annan discussed why EV sales are booming in Australia. In terms of supplier share in 2023, Tesla remain the number 1 supplier for EV shipments, with 45,275 vehicles sold. BYD entered the Australian market about 18 months ago and is already the number […]
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The news snippet highlights the increasing popularity of speakers on the golf course and provides some useful information for golfers who are interested in purchasing a speaker for the course. What makes this article particularly interesting is the GPS functionality of the speaker models considered, which sets them apart from other speakers on the market. […]
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The vehicle cabin is set to undergo a transformation over the next 10 years, this has been led by the transition to EVs but will change dramatically as automation takes hold. Many technologies are being developed for future automotive interiors – smart surfaces, haptics, etc. and at the same time there is a drive towards […]
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As expected CES 2024 brought many new consumer electronic devices with it, in the wearable industry few are as ambitious as the team-up product of Master & Dynamic and Neurable’s Neuro headphones. The new brainwave measuring headphones can reportedly track your brain activity throughout the day and identify moments of high focus and stress which […]
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