Since Apple introduced the first MacBook Air and then the subsequent, much improved models, other laptop makers have been trying to replicate the formula that has seen the Air do so well. Some, usually via straight cloning of the design language, have been more successful than others. The ones that have really managed to produce something truly impressive are those that have taken the design of the Air and pushed further.
Some may say Microsoft is desperate for attention, but lately it has been giving us very good reasons to do so. One of those many reasons has just hit the Microsoft Store; it's a 28-inch LED display from Dell and we know screens of these sizes do not come cheap, but what is coming cheap from Microsoft is the Dell 28 Ultra HD 4K Monitor (P2815Q) at an embarrassingly low $299 only.
The era of universal or even dedicated controllers is coming to an end, or well it's around the corner and you really don't have to look that far off to see why. onecue is a nifty little device with some surprisingly big functions, allowing users to control an array of electronic devices through simple gestures. And you thought Kinect was really beginning to kick things up a bit.
Corning has unveiled Gorilla Glass 4 and understandably claims it to be stronger and more resistant than its predecessors. Drops that shattered your device's glass on rough surfaces - or at least scar the screen with some pretty deep scratches - should now face tougher challenges with Gorilla Glass 4.
A new lithium-ion battery technology has surfaced which apparently allows it to be recharged to the 70% mark in a lightning fast 2 minutes time. Better yet, the battery’s life span has been increased to 20 years as well, sparking some serious ground-breaking possibilities and applications.
Tesla's quite public effort to bring electric cars to the mainstream has been well documented, and it was only back in July that the company announced the $35,000 Model 3 to rival the 3 Series BMW. Now, another very interesting variant of the Model S includes a number of exciting new features, including an autopilot self-driving mode that will eventually allow the machine to drive itself to its owner.
Logitech is one of Apple's official accessory partners, and invests a great amount of its developmental man-power in creating some exciting new products. But aside from dreaming up some wondrous gadgets for devices bearing the Apple logo, it also caters to the wider market in general, allowing those on Android and Windows Phone to reap the benefits of its creations. In the latest, it has unleashed a quirky new keyboard capable of docking a smartphone and tablet at the same time, and with a very agreeable price tag to boot, it's the perfect all-in-one solution for traditional typists.
Although Apple dazzled us with the Retina MacBook Pro back in 2012, it has dragged its heels in bringing the rest of its product line up to scratch. The idea of a Retina iMac is one that Apple fans can only still dream about, and with the very expensive Thunderbolt display still not up to par in the resolution stakes, those looking for a super-sharp experience have been forced to look elsewhere. Dell has long since been churning out 4K monitors for ultra high-def performance, and in announcing a new 27-inch 5K display yesterday, left us wondering if Apple would ever follow suit.
As well as unleashing the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact alongside an intriguing assortment of QX camera attachments, Sony also took the wraps off a couple of new smartwatches earlier on today at IFA in Berlin. The SmartBand Talk will rival the likes of the Samsung Gear Fit in the battle of the fitness-focused wearables, while the SmartWatch 3 will be the PlayStation maker's very first release to run Google's Android Wear.
Samsung doesn't like to be left out when it comes to emerging technologies, and as a part of its exhibition of new launches at IFA in Berlin, the Korean outfit has taken the wraps off the Gear VR headset. We already got a glimpse of the device a week or so ago, which somewhat spoiled the surprise, but nevertheless, Sammy is gunning for a bit of the market currently being pursued by companies ranging from Facebook to Sony, and below, we've got all of the info.
















