Gear & Gadgets

If these leaked Apple TV photos are real, it could be incredible

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Build a Raspberry Pi Scanner that Tracks the Devices Connected to Your Local Network

We’re going to make use of a Raspberry Pi to build a network scanner to keep track of the hosts connecting to our local network. It’s actually pretty easy to do. And as we’re going to make use of ARP scans to do it, which are moderately stealthy unless you heavily hammer the network, it would be …

Top insider confirms the Apple Watch will have LTE, but there’s a big catch

In reports published over the last few days, we’ve learned that the Apple Watch 3’s biggest change is going to be the addition of an LTE radio. It’s …

This smart lock fiasco proves the Internet of Stupid is alive and well

As anyone who’s traveled widely before the days of connected smart phones and GPS knows the pain when travel plans go awry and you end up at your place of accommodation only to find yourself locked out in the middle of the night.<p>It’s the stuff nightmares are made of and a thing of the past until …

The flagship Nokia 8 is a thing of beauty

We Asked Five Security Experts If Smart Locks Are Ever Safe

An automatic firmware update broke LockState’s internet-enabled “smart locks” for around 500 customers earlier this month, including around 200 …

There’s another Galaxy Note recall, but this time it isn’t Samsung’s fault | Trusted Reviews

<b>With the Galaxy Note 8 launch just a week away, the last thing Samsung needed was another recall controversy. Unfortunately, for the Korean firm,</b> …

Roku clamps down on pirate channels

When Roku introduced private channels, it meant them as a way for developers to try their content before setting it loose in public. Well, that's not quite how it panned out: pirates have been using the channels to stream bootleg material. And Roku isn't putting up with that behavior any longer.</i> …

Programmable pressure cooker makes meals in minutes, now $120 off

Making a home-cooked meal is never as easy as it seems, and the amount of time and effort put into such a culinary venture is a luxury not everyone …

Apple Watch 3 To Support VoIP Bit Not Direct Phone Calls

We recently heard that Apple will release an LTE version of their Apple Watch 3.Now according to a recent report, the Apple Watch 3 will not come …

Find out why everyone’s buzzing about this $40 Apple Watch accessory

We’ve covered the Oittm Pocket Sized Travel Charger twice before here on the site, and readers have gone crazy over it both times. Why wouldn’t they? …

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a durability feature no-one knew about — until now | Trusted Reviews

<b>Most Galaxy S8 users will be fully aware of its water resistance, but did you know it was sand resistant too? Well, neither did we until this …

Which Android phone coming this fall are you most excited about? [Poll]

As we quickly approach the end of summer, we’re expecting some of the biggest names in the smartphone world to release its latest and greatest. This includes handsets from LG, Samsung, Google, Essential, and Motorola.<p>Which of this fall’s new Android smartphones are you most interested in buying?<p>UAG …

Our Smart Security Gadget Guide

Nest Cam IQ<p>Nest’s latest security camera, the Nest Cam IQ (<i>$299</i>), serves up the most important home security information. Not only does it detect and …

ESPN's Apple TV update just made your Saturdays infinitely lazier

In case you were in need of a major distraction as soon as possible, ESPN's got you.<p>With college football just 10 days away (!!) the Worldwide Leader made a major update to its Apple TV app, adding a feature that's on par with inventions such as the wheel, the telephone and possibly even …

Android Wear now belongs to fashion brands, not gadget nerds

Google’s smartwatch platform is shifting from the tech aisles to the department stores<p>It may seem like Android Wear is dead. Google’s smartwatch platform has lost a lot of its supporting partners, been plagued with bugs and update issues, and isn’t nearly as popular as Apple or Samsung’s …

Roku Is Warning Users That 'Non-Certified Channels' Are Not to Be Trusted

Streaming media player Roku has begun to crack down on those among its more than 1,000 privately operated channels which are distributing pirated …

Magnify Your Puny Smartphone Screen With This Handy, Portable Accessory

It seems no matter how big screens get on smartphones, they’ll never really be big enough. When Apple debuted the original iPhone in 2007 it only had …

Multiple Monitors With Multiple Pis

One of the most popular uses for the Raspberry Pi in a commercial setting is video walls, digital signage, and media players. Chances are, you’ve …

Raspbian Stretch has arrived for Raspberry Pi - Raspberry Pi

It’s now just under two years since we released the Jessie version of Raspbian. Those of you who know that Debian run their releases on a two-year …

ESPN’s new Apple TV app lets you watch four screens of live sports at the same time

Get ready for some football. And then more football. And then two more football games. All at once.<p>Do you like sports?<p>Do you like watching a lot of sports? At the same time?<p>ESPN wants to help you — if you subscribe to a pay TV service that has ESPN and if you have the most recent version of Apple …

What Airplane mode is—and how it can make your life easier

Airplane mode is an incredibly useful little setting on your phone. As its name suggests, turning it on makes your phone or tablet A-OK to use during …

Upgrade Your Multitasking with the CASA USB-C 6-Port Hub for $80

We love USB 3.1 technology, but most laptops don’t have anywhere near enough ports. Enter the mighty CASA USB 6-Port Hub — this baby can charge multiple devices while backing up your hard drive and delivering a 4K presentation. You can get it now for just <b>$80</b> (Orig. $99) via 9to5Toys Specials.<p>With …

NComputing RX300 review: Accessing Windows 10 via a Raspberry Pi-based thin client Review | ZDNet

Despite its low price of $35, most businesses wouldn't choose the Raspberry Pi as a desktop system for work. A big obstacle to firms using the Pi is …

LattePanda Internet Of Things Mini PC Now Available To Purchase From $89 (video)

A new windows 10 mini PC has been launched this week called the LattePanda, specifically designed for Internet of Things projects, robotics and …

Add some color to your home with 3rd-gen Philips Hue bulbs for $41 each

Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time with a great deal on the latest Philips Hue bulbs!<p>Philips Hue is one of the biggest names in the …

Acer’s Award-Winning 4K Projectors Are Designed for Cinephiles

Acer’s 4K Ultra HD home cinema projectors, the H7850 and V7850, are finally available for purchase in the US. According to Acer, they are currently …

Apple Watch to be sold alongside Aetna health insurance plans

The Apple Watch could soon be sold discounted or free to Aetna’s 23 million members, as a way to improve health outcomes and lower insurance costs, according to a CNBC report.<p>Apple held a series of meetings with Aetna executives and hospital chief medical information officers, discussing the …

Apple OLED TV exposed in blurry photos – but can we trust the leak? | Trusted Reviews

<b>Actual images of the long-rumoured Apple television set may finally be in circulation thanks to a leak on Chinese social media.</b><p>For years, Apple has …

Tired of ironing your wrinkled shirts? Try this garment steamer for just $20

Wrinkled clothes can make or break your appearance. Whether you’re off to a job interview, going on a date, or simply existing in everyday life, you …