British manufacturer Q Acoustics has a rich heritage when it comes to producing top-tier speakers for Hi-Fi systems. With the M20 HD speakers, the company promises an easy, one-box solution for music listening, TV, movies and gaming. Thanks to the inclusion of Bluetooth 5.0 and no additional amplifiers required, we’re hoping for that signature Q Acoustics sound without the hassle that often comes with traditional Hi-Fi systems. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been using the speakers with a variety of different devices to see how they perform. Design Dimensions: 279 x 170 x 296mm Weight: 5.1kg (passive speaker); 5.5kg (powered speaker) Finishes: Black, White and Walnut Fans of the...
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Toshiba has debuted a new Android TV-based TV in the UK, the UA2B. The 4K HDR TV also boasts Dolby Vision and Onkyo-backed audio. The UA2B is currently available in a 58-inch version – available for £400 at Currys PC World currently – with more sizes to come. Plus, because it’s got Google smarts, there’s Chromecast built-in so you can cast movies, shows, apps, games, and more from your mobile device directly to the TV. There’s also Google Assistant for voice control, although it’s not hands-free; you need to press the button on the remote. Best 55-inch 4K TV: Get a fantastic new Ultra HD TV Toshiba’s Tru Picture Engine...
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Garmin’s Venu Sq sees something of a change of direction for Garmin. While most of its watches have a round face – the old entry-level Forerunner 35 now retired – the Venu Sq has a square display as the name suggests. It looks to us to be a move to offer something that looks a little like the Apple Watch or a little like the Fitbit Versa, something that’s a little more lifestyled and less aggressively sporty. We’ve been wearing one for a few days to get some first impressions. Design and build 37 x 40 x 11mm, 39g Polycarbonate body, aluminium bezel 20mm quick release straps 5ATM waterproofing There...
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Razer’s been doing plenty over recent years to dispel any reputation it might have had as an RGB-heavy gamer brand, with newer products available in more and more tasteful finishes. Best keyboards 2020: Our pick of the top PC and Mac keyboards Now it’s taking the leap out of the gaming space entirely, bringing its keyboard and mouse smarts to the office with the Razer Productivity Suite. It’s a change that makes perfect sense, given the huge uptick in home working over the last few months, and it’s fair to say that the maiden products in the range look absolutely beautiful. The Pro Click, Pro Type and Pro Glide are...
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Microsoft’s Pix camera app for iOS has been updated to automatically detect whiteboards, documents, and business cards in real time. “Microsoft Pix is pushing the boundaries of image understanding, using AI to take better pictures of everything from a snapshot of your kid in new sneakers to the whiteboard in your morning meeting,” Microsoft’s Josh Weisberg said. “The intelligent camera app now automatically detects whiteboards, documents, and business cards in real time and intelligently adjusts camera settings for these types of photos.” In a related post to the Microsoft AI Blog, Microsoft’s John Roach explains how the firm has improved the app, which has used AI since its inception to...
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