GADGETS

DJI has launched its new product called Spark, an easy-to-use lightweight mini drone that can take off and capture moments using hand gestures.

The Spyslide webcam cover is the ideal device to shield webcams and secure digital privacy. It’s thinner than a paperclip and install in seconds.

If latest reports are to be believed, the first image of Amazon Echo has been leaked, and the image shows the device with a camera and a touch-screen. It is known as “Echo Knight” internally.

The Dagadam smartwatch is ready to launch in June. The Android and iOS compatible device boasts of a Smart Notification Centre and is preloaded with a handful of apps.

The high-end wearable Fitbit is all set to compete with the upcoming Apple Watch, and it has a retro look. A series of leaked images that surfaced online recently shows the upcoming Fitbit smartwatch looking very similar to the current Fitbit Blaze.

An analyst predicts a Sony PS5 coming in 2018 though it wasn't specified if it was an actual game console or handheld.

The Acer Leap Ware smart fitness watch sports a simple design, but offers a rich suite of wellness features.

Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units were recently spotted at WiFi alliance, ramping up talk that the controversial phablet may be offered once again this June.

Apple iPhone 8 is coming and it’s going to be big. The Samsung Galaxy S8 has been released recently and it is already the most-desired among smartphone fanatics. While both are being compared by almost everybody, it will be interesting to see how the Apple EarPods fare against the Galaxy S8 earphones.

Apple has revealed in its yearly Environmental Responsibility Report how it goes to great lengths to ensure product safety, including creating artificial sweat to test the Apple Watch.

Google Nexus 7 (2017) is expected to provide a pure Android experience. It makes sense for the search giant to refresh the tablet, more so to beat the competition.

Razer has launched the Hammerhead BT and the Hammerhead iOS gaming and music in-ear headsets, which are now available to order and will ship in late April.

Sony has finally announced the α9 full-frame mirror-less camera. The flagship features only the best of Sony, in a body that is still smaller than a conventional full-frame DSLR. It will be available from May and will be priced at US$4,500 (AU$6,000 approx).

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV may not be the most-advanced camera available, but it definitely excels in being an all-rounder. Canon has targeted hardcore photography professionals and enthusiasts, and the wait for this one was worth it.

Samsung Gear VR 2017 is arriving with a controller along with the Galaxy S8 handset later this month. Everything more or less remains the same, apart from the controller. However, it will be interesting to check out the specs and features of the VR headset along with Google’s Daydream View.

Microsoft will soon reveal through Eurogamer and Digital Foundry the official specs of its upcoming console, Project Scorpio.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 has been announced in festive colours. It also sports certain new features that make it a nice addition in any get-togethers. The camera comes with a selfie mirror, close to the iris, to help users achieve the perfect angle. It also has a high-key mode and a close-up-ready lens for brighter photos.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung is releasing a 34-foot HDR LED display that is set to become moviegoers’ preferred choice. Samsung Cinema Screen is upgrading movie theatres with 4K HDR. It is the company’s latest concept product and is the world’s first High Dynamic Range (HDR) LED theatre display.

Movado’s Android wear device, Movado Connect, looks just like regular watches. It features the company’s single dot watchface design. The company revealed its first Android Wear watch at the Baselworld 2017. It’s the company’s first solo foray into the world of smartwatches.

Samsung has already announced that its flagship Galaxy S8 will have a dedicated button for the company’s brand new voice assistant Bixby. The technology is expected to be dominant player soon in the voice-assistant space along with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. The tech will eventually feature advanced AI.

New threat intelligence has prompted the United States and the United Kingdom to impose new security measures on gadgets on certain airlines and certain countries.

A new report suggests that Apple may hold a non-glitzy media conference next week and surprise fans with a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro 2017 model.

Xiaomi reveals a new pair of smart shoes with an Intel chip. It provides information on the detected movement of the wearer.

The first ever 5G capable smartphone made its way to the Mobile World Congress 2017. ZTE, a Chinese tech company, introduced a new type of technology that offers lightning fast speeds on mobile uploads and downloads. However, this was only to show innovation as the technology is still eons away.

In 2016, Samsung announced its new TabPro S tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Although the tablet runs an Android OS, it also runs on a full version of Windows 10. This allowed the use of Samsung Flow between the tablet and Samsung smartphones. However, a new update of the Samsung Flow app will come soon and allow it to be compatible with other Windows 10 PCs.

There is no official release date of the iOS 10.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. However, the update may come with a lot of great features and apps. One of the most notable features is the "Find My AirPods" feature, which is similar to the "Find My iPhone" feature.

There are various rumours pointing towards a Pixel successor, Google Pixel 2, in the smartphone category. However, if reports are to be believed, Google may also come up with a Nexus 7 2017 tablet during the latter half of the year.

There is a lot of news about the iOS 10.2 jailbreak. However, the jailbreak community does not like it, especially those who own the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The Pangu team and Luca Todesco are both laying low and remaining silent about the jailbreak tool.

The 7-inch GPD Pocket is a UMPC-laptop that looks like the MacBook Air and just as powerful in terms of specs.