Month: January 2024
LG DukeBox is the OLED TV-toting jukebox with valve amp fireside visuals nobody asked for
For those still easing into the new year, know that the biggest annual consumer electronics show, CES 2024, is fast approaching. And should you happen to be in Las Vegas at any point from Tuesday, January 9 until Friday, January 12, I’d strongly suggest you mosey on over to the…
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Huawei says hardware and cloud will be its big focus in 2024
After a challenging few years following the pandemic and its long-lasting effects, Huawei says it had a pretty successful 2023, with expected sales revenue hitting more than 700 billion yuan (over $98 billion). Though the figure sits below pre-pandemic levels, Huawei chair Hu Houkun credits this latest result to strong…
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Microsoft now says the CMA was ‘tough and fair’ over Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft president Brad Smith wasn’t happy with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) last year, after the regulator blocked Microsoft’s giant Activision Blizzard deal. Now that Microsoft has restructured its deal and won approval in the UK, Smith has kinder words for the CMA, describing the regulator as “tough…
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The Morning After: Tech to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intentions – I may have already failed at one of mine already — but the right tools (and resolutions, if I’m honest) can make achieving those goals easier. Naturally, with all the wearables and smartwatches around, there’s a fitness theme to…
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The Netvue Birdfy is our favorite bird feeder camera, and it’s now over 30% off
With winter setting in food is becoming scarcer for our feathered friends, and you can do your bit for your local birds by setting up a bird feeder – and, if you want to go one better, an all-in-one feeder and camera like the Netvue Birdfy lets you enjoy your…
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A jarring Tekken 8 colorblind filter is concerning accessibility experts
The developers of Tekken 8 are boosting the upcoming game's accessibility with color blind options, but some experts and users say some of the settings may cause more harm than good. One filter in particular that displays horizontal and vertical black and white lines appears to be causing headaches and…
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