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Master & Dynamic Launches Wireless MW50+ On-Ear & Over-Ear Headphones

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New York-based premium audio brand, Master & Dynamic, has just rolled out its brand new MW50+ Wireless On-Ear and Over-Ear Headphones, which features interchangeable ear pads for on-ear or over-ear listening. The MW50+ headphones boast magnetically attached memory foam ear pads wrapped in lambskin, to provide superior comfort and breathability. Furthermore, the headphones feature 40mm beryllium … Read more

Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy Note 8

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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 smartphone – the latest addition to its flagship Galaxy smartphone line. Designed to accommodate the way consumers lead their lives and lean on technology today, the phone features a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, a multi-purpose S-Pen stylus, and Samsung’s most advanced smartphone camera till … Read more

Aëdle Unveils the Improved VK-2 On-Ear Headphones

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French audio company Aëdle, has just rolled-out a new and improved version of its original on-ear headphone. Aptly dubbed VK-2 on-ear headphones, the opulent leather and aluminum design is still retained, but the inside get a major overhaul based on customer feedback. The VK-2 headphones boast enhanced 40mm titanium diaphragm, and an updated acoustic chamber to … Read more

Fujifilm Unveils the instax SQUARE SQ10, its First Digital Instant-Print Hybrid Camera

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Fujifilm just introduced the instax SQUARE SQ10 – its first hybrid instant camera, and the first in the instax series to be equipped with a digital image sensor and digital image processing technology – which allows more creativity and an artful interpretation on screen, before printing.

The instax SQUARE SQ10 boasts a 3.7-megapixel digital sensor and a 3-inch LCD screen. On the screen itself, the photographer can apply 10 different filters to the photos before printing in addition to controlling brightness and vignette. The instax SQUARE SQ10 also features a 28.5mm-equivalent f/2.4 autofocus lens and use a 86mm x 72mm film with an actual photo size of 62mm x 62mm, and images can be saved to the camera’s internal memory or a microSD card.

You’ll be able to purchase the Fujifilm instax SQUARE SQ10 camera starting from May for $279.95 USD and a 10-pack of SQUARE film for $16.99 USD. Proceed to Fujifilm’s website for further details.

David Adjaye x Master & Dynamic MA770 Wireless Concrete Speaker

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New York-based audio brand, Master & Dynamic, has joined forces with renowned Ghanaian-British architect, Sir David Adjaye, to design a bold and immersive new speaker – the MA770. The sleek sculptural design is comprised of a seamless, sealed concrete composite, weighing in at 35lbs. Concrete material was utilized because of its unique capabilities for absorbing … Read more

Dior Homme and Sennheiser Join Forces for a Range of Audio Equipment

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Luxury fashion house Dior Homme and German electronics company Sennheiser have joined forces for a state-of-the-art audio equipment range. The collaboration produced four products, which provide all-encompassing audio solutions to every situation and we have home, travel, daily, as well as pocket offerings. The home solution features an amplifier, home headphones, Bluetooth headphones and earphones included … Read more

Microsoft Introduces the Surface Studio All-In-One PC

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Microsoft has just gone berserk with the new addition to its Surface family. At the “Imagine What You’ll Do” event in New York City yesterday, the tech giant introduced the Surface Studio, an all-in-one desktop version of the classic tablet PC.

The Surface Studio boasts a 28-inch PixelSense display, which according to Panos Panay – the leader of Microsoft’s Devices Team, is the “world’s thinnest monitor ever built,” at 12.5mm. Panay went on to reveal that the display also outputs 13.5 million pixels, which is 63 percent more than a 4K television. Additionally, the Microsoft Surface Studio supports expanded color output, meaning it’ll be perfect for creatives, with its 3:2 aspect ratio and 192 pixels per inch.

The all-in-one PC comes with an Intel Core processor, a 2TB hybrid hard drive, an NVIDIA GPU, 32GB RAM, and a new haptic feedback device known as the Surface Dial. Thanks to a “linear mic array,” the Surface Studio will also be able to recognize its owner’s voice while they’re in the room. Hit that play button above to learn more about this new wonder, which is now available for pre-orders for a retail price of $2,999 USD.

Nissan Unveils GT-R Drone That Does 0-100 KM/H in 1.3 Seconds

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Nissan has just unveiled one of the fastest First Person View racing drones in the world, the GT-R drone. The gadget is able to travel from 0 to 62 KM/H in just 1.3 seconds, and it was built to keep up with the 2017 Nissan GT-R while filming on the track. Much like the GT-R automobile, the GT-R drone also boasts the very latest in performance-enhancing technology.

Custom designed by World Drone Prix Champions, Tornado XBlades Racing, the GT-R Drone uses a special race tuned configuration and low-drag canopy to reach 100 km/h from a standstill in just 1.3 seconds. The device then delivers unmatched acceleration via four propellers that are paired with 2000kV XNova motors and a race-specification Sky-Hero quadcopter frame.

For a closer look at Nissan’s incredible GT-R drone, hit the play button above to watch the drone fly around a purpose-built 1.2 mile course at Silverstone.

Google’s Modular ARA Phone Is An Incredible WIP

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The Google ARA modular smartphone project, allowing users to swap out modules of the phone with new functions as desired, has been in works for a while now. We haven’t heard much from the project for some time, but it’s still very much active. Project Ara now has its own business unit within Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, and the group’s Head of Creative Blaise Bertrand confirmed Project Ara’s progress. The phone will be available in the last quarter of this year for developers, with a consumer release in 2017.

The prototype that was shown on stage at Google I/O developers conference was considerably thinner and sleeker than when it was first announced. It will support up to six modules, and has been dubbed the “world’s first UniPro network.” Partners and companies interested in the project include E Ink (possibly for tiny secondary displays), Toshiba, Gotenna, and Sony Pictures. Check out the video above to learn more about the Google Ara modular smartphone.

Google Introduces Android & iOS Compatible One-To-One Video Calling App

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In addition to launching a new AI-powered instant messaging app, today Google also introduced its one-to-one video calling app. Aptly dubbed “Duo,” the app is a simple, fast video calling app for everyone – whether on Android or iOS, a fast or slow connection. Just like Allo, Duo is also based on the user’s phone number, allowing them to reach anyone in their phonebook.

Duo calls are in crisp HD video (up to 720p) and audio, and has been optimized to work well with all types of network, even if bandwidth is limited it adjusts quality so you’re still able to connect. It also seamlessly transitions calls between cellular and Wi-Fi, so you don’t need to worry about what network you’re on.

Additionally, Duo was also built with privacy and security in mind and all calls on Duo are end-to-end encrypted.

Watch the video above to learn more, and expect both Allo and Duo to become available this summer on Android and iOS.