Brian Fagioli

Kicking off CES 2024, Speck has introduced a trio of new true wireless earbuds -- the Gemtones collection. This lineup consists of Gemtones Play, Gemtones Sport, and Gemtones Pro.

The standout feature of the Gemtones series is its innovative charging case design. Moving away from the common magnetic catch, Speck has implemented a mechanical catch that securely locks the case, ensuring the earbuds stay safe even if dropped. This thoughtful design addresses a common frustration among earbud users, where dropping a case can often result in lost earbuds.

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Sabrent has officially announced its Rocket 5 Gen 5 SSD, boasting unprecedented speeds. In collaboration with Phison, Sabrent’s latest offering shatters expectations, achieving sequential read speeds over 14,000 MB/s and write speeds surpassing 12,000 MB/s.

In testing scenarios, like the CrystalDiskMark benchmark, the Rocket 5 Gen 5 SSD’s prowess was evident. Achieving more than 14,000 MB/s in sequential reads and 12,000 MB/s in writes, it demonstrates not just peak performance but also reliability in varied benchmarks like 3DMark Storage Test, PCMark Storage Tests, Anvil, and ATTO.

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Today, Acer introduces the Aspire Vero 16, the latest addition to its Vero product line, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel AI Boost and Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. The company emphasizes its commitment to carbon neutrality for this model, adhering to international standards for carbon footprint calculation. Measures are implemented throughout the device's lifecycle to reduce its carbon footprint, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality through the application of high-quality carbon credits.

The Aspire Vero 16 distinguishes itself by increasing the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in its chassis, surpassing the amount used in the 2021 model. This approach aims to merge eco-friendly innovation with a premium PC experience.

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TEAMGROUP has unveiled its new Gen 5 solid state drive, the T-FORCE GE PRO. At the heart of this PCIe 5.0 SSD is InnoGrit's innovative 12nm, multi-core, energy-efficient IG5666 controller. This technology, combined with a 2,400MT/s high-performance NAND flash, allows the SSD to achieve astonishing read speeds of up to 14,000MB/s.

A unique feature of this SSD is its smart thermal regulation. Integrated temperature sensors enable the device to automatically modulate its performance, preventing overheating. Data integrity is another focus of the T-FORCE GE PRO, with 4K LDPC technology ensuring accurate data transfers. This feature is essential for users who handle large volumes of data and require reliability.

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V-COLOR has announced the Manta XFinity DDR5 memory series. Designed for PC enthusiasts and those seeking high performance, the new series boasts notable features, including speeds of up to 8400MHz. This series offers a variety of RAM capacities, starting from 32GB kits and extending up to 96GB.

Manta XFinity is engineered for compatibility with the latest 14th generation CPUs and has been tested on advanced motherboards like the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS TACHYON X and ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX. These tests are intended to ensure reliability and stability across different system configurations.

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In a bold yet questionable move, Microsoft has introduced the “Copilot Key” for Windows 11 PCs, marking the first significant change to the PC keyboard in nearly 30 years. This development, part of Microsoft's ambitious AI integration plan, aims to make AI a seamless part of every Windows user's experience. However, this innovation raises significant concerns about its actual utility and potential drawbacks.

Firstly, the addition of the Copilot key seems to overlook the fundamental principle of simplicity in design. Keyboards have evolved over decades to become efficient input devices. Adding another key risks cluttering the keyboard layout, potentially leading to confusion and inefficiency, especially for users who rely on muscle memory for typing and shortcuts.

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Today, Sabrent launches the USB-C Universal Docking Station (DS-UICA), which offers a range of features for users looking to expand the connectivity of their devices. Designed to work with laptops, ultrabooks, Chromebooks, Android phones and tablets, MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads, this docking station provides a variety of ports.

The DS-UICA can even prop up a smartphone or tablet. If you own a handheld gaming PC, such as the Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go, this could prove to be perfect dock to transform it into a makeshift desktop -- just put the PC into the cradle and connect the USB-C cable!

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The Linux community has a reason to celebrate today with the release of Nitrux 3.2.1 "se". This latest iteration of the popular operating system offers cutting-edge software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and extensive hardware support.

Dubbed "se" for its focus on a "safer environment," this release bolsters security across the system. A notable change is the system-wide implementation of a rigorous password policy. However, in a candid admission, the Nitrux team clarifies that while they have made substantial security enhancements, they don’t claim invulnerability to breaches.

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In a significant development for Raspberry Pi users, the much-anticipated MX Linux 23.1 Raspberry Pi OS Respin has been officially released. This new version, labeled MX-23.1_rpi_respin, seamlessly blends the robust MX Tools and the extensive MX repositories from the mainline releases into a compact system image, tailored for the latest Raspberry Pi models.

The MX-23.1_rpi_respin is tested and optimized for Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 400, and the newly released Pi 5, ensuring compatibility and performance across these popular models. To get started, users will require a minimum of a 16GB memory card or a USB device, making it a highly accessible upgrade.

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The LG CineBeam Qube (HU710PB) is quite the unique product. This 4K projector stands out for its compact design, featuring a 360-degree rotatable handle, making it highly portable and convenient for various indoor settings. Plus, it looks really friggin’ cool.

Despite its small size, the LG CineBeam Qube is quite powerful. It boasts a 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) resolution, capable of projecting images up to 120 inches in size. The projector's RGB laser light source, combined with LG's advanced image refining technologies, ensures pictures of exceptional clarity and sharpness. Notably, it features a 450,000:1 contrast ratio and covers 154 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring color accuracy that aligns with the creator's vision.

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LG is expanding its acclaimed laptop lineup in 2024 with the introduction of the LG gram Pro series and updated LG gram models. These Windows 11 devices are engineered to deliver a blend of top-tier performance and portability.

The LG gram Pro series introduces two flagship models, the LG gram Pro (16Z90SP) and LG gram Pro (17Z90SP), alongside the versatile LG gram Pro 2-in-1 (16T90SP). The 16Z90SP model features a 16-inch WQXGA+ OLED display, offering an impressive 400 nits brightness and a refresh rate of 48-120Hz (VRR). Weighing just 1,199g for the integrated GPU (iGPU) version and slightly more for the discrete GPU (dGPU) model, these laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, with storage options including dual SSDs up to 1TB (Gen4 NVMe).

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Sabrent has recently upgraded its popular NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe Card with the launch of the new EC-TFPE model. This advanced tool-free PCIe to M.2 card is tailored to accommodate the latest Gen5 SSDs (such as this one), ensuring compatibility with the newest technology in the market.

The Sabrent M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x16 Tool-Free Add-In Card (AIC) with Aluminum Heatsink (EC-TFPE) is an evolution of the prior EC-PCIE model. It is specifically engineered to support Gen5 SSD speeds while maintaining a cool and quiet operation, thanks to its built-in aluminum heatsink and thermal padding. The card's tool-free design facilitates easy SSD installation, eliminating the need for extra screws and steps.

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Nobara 39, the latest iteration of the Linux distribution, has officially been released, bringing significant advancements and a host of new features. Based on Fedora 39, this release focuses heavily on enhancing the gaming experience and refining the desktop environment. There is even a special variant designed specifically for the Steam Deck.

Nobara 39 introduces major improvements for gamers. The session management has been reworked for smoother game transitions, ensuring a better overall gaming experience. Additionally, the Steam package now includes the libextest library for enhanced controller compatibility and performance improvements in Steam downloads.

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The latest version of Enlightenment, 0.26.0, has arrived, bringing a slew of improvements and new features to this popular Linux desktop environment. This release emphasizes on squashing numerous minor bugs, enhancing user experience, and introducing some experimental features.

A key highlight of this update is the extensive list of minor bug fixes, which can be viewed in the detailed git log. Developers have focused on ensuring a more stable and reliable experience for users, addressing various glitches and issues reported in previous versions.

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WOLFBOX has launched its new Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger. This new charger looks to be an excellent solution to the fragmented charging landscape in the US, characterized by varied plugs and connectors across different manufacturers and networks. WOLFBOX even provides dedicated customer support for Tesla owners, assisting them in acquiring the required adapter to ensure smooth compatibility.

This charger stands out with its sophisticated features, such as the ability to schedule charging sessions, remotely monitor charging status, and support for RFID cards. With both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, it is clearly a very comprehensive package.

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