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Low-key launch as Apple revamps the iPad mini and brings back iPad Air

Low-key launch as Apple revamps the iPad mini and brings back iPad Air

Apple has launched a new mid-tier iPad with a larger screen and the first iPad mini update since 2015.

  • by Mark Gurman

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Alexa, are you male or female? 'Sexist' virtual assistants go gender-neutral
Gender

Alexa, are you male or female? 'Sexist' virtual assistants go gender-neutral

A Denmark-based team has created a voice nicknamed Q, designed to be perceived as neither male or female.

  • by Sonia Elks
B.One Eazy is a super simple smart home hub

B.One Eazy is a super simple smart home hub

Talking to Wi-Fi devices and older inrared-controlled appliances like air conditioners and TVs, the B.One Eazy is simple to use, but also small in scope.

  • by Adam Turner
I used Microsoft's Hololens 2, and it made me feel like a Jedi
Microsoft

I used Microsoft's Hololens 2, and it made me feel like a Jedi

The mixed reality headset has been much improved over the original, even if you probably won't be using one in your home any time soon.

  • by Krishan Sharma
Smart displays are a wonder, even in a not-so-smart home
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Google

Smart displays are a wonder, even in a not-so-smart home

Our smart display has quickly become one of the most used gadgets in our home, and we've even bought one for grandma.

  • by Peter Wells
Birde is an Australian-designed smart speaker for children
Gadgets

Birde is an Australian-designed smart speaker for children

Unlike an iPad or a Google Home, Birde is an internet-connected device with no screens or microphones, which only plays pre-approved educational content.

  • by Rod Easdown
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On Samsung's tail: Huawei unveils foldable 5G phone
Huawei

On Samsung's tail: Huawei unveils foldable 5G phone

China's Huawei has unveiled a foldable phone, joining the latest trend for bendable devices.

Katu e-bike makes for a smooth, sustainable ride

Katu e-bike makes for a smooth, sustainable ride

Orbea's adorably compact bike is powered by a massive 500w battery and BOSCH Performance CX mid drive motor.

  • by Peter Wells
Think you're ready for electric kickflips? Not so fast

Think you're ready for electric kickflips? Not so fast

An electric skateboard sounds like an awesome idea, but if you don't already know how to ride you're going to need to start off very slow.

  • by Cynthia Karena
Are you comfortable with Amazon controlling your smart home?
Gadgets

Are you comfortable with Amazon controlling your smart home?

Amazon wants to go further than just making our homes 'smart'. It wants to turn our dwellings into the 'Amazon Home'.

The weird gadgets companies think are suitable for Valentine's Day

The weird gadgets companies think are suitable for Valentine's Day

You can always tell how bad a retail downturn is based on how expensive the gift guides for a non-gift-giving event are.

  • by Alice Clarke