Gadgets

Gadgets

Homebridge 2.0, which has been in beta for over three years, officially launches. The update brings the initial groundwork for Matter support, allowing Homebridge to act as a Matter bridge in addition to a HomeKit bridge.

The Snap uses the same kind of NFC chip that lets your smartphone double as your credit or debit card. Using an accompanying mobile app images are wirelessly transferred by aligning your smartphone's NFC antenna to the one located inside the lower left corner of the Snap.

The Tank Pad Ultra is a 1,345-gram Android tablet with a 260-lumen 1080p DLP projector, a 64MP night vision camera, a 4-meter laser rangefinder, and a 23,400 mAh battery that charges at 66W.

The LG UltraGear evo GM9 features a 5K Mini LED panel and built-in AI upscaling, allowing games and content to run at higher resolutions without needing a new GPU.

I had an issue getting a great seal on the spigot side of the Aqua, even with pliers. The location of the handle made it impossible to squeeze a tool in to tighten up the connection, which meant that, ultimately, I was never able to avoid some level of water leakage from this area.

The RG Rotate features a 1:1 swivel display that reminds me of an old-school T-Mobile Sidekick, allowing it to handle games with different aspect ratios.

Celestica's latest switches incorporate 64 OSFP224 ports, each consisting of eight 200 Gbps links aggregated into a single port, allowing for significant bandwidth capabilities.

HP's 2-in-1 devices feel more refined, sporting designs that go beyond just slapping a flexible hinge on a laptop. HP convertibles offer better displays, more comfortable keyboards, long-lasting batteries, and a level of polish that stands out the moment you use them.

For one brief moment, I had five displays glowing around my laptop. For another brief moment, I thought this was a good idea. But as it turns out, there are limits to peak productivity.

The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,199, respectively, making it a more accessible option compared to the original Osmose's $1,799 price tag.