The best monitors of IFA 2019
If you need a new screen for work, creative tasks, or gaming, IFA 2019 certainly delivered! These brilliant panels come with the latest technologies -- factory calibration for color accuracy, responsive and fast refresh rates, and more -- that will make them a great companion to your PC, Mac, or laptop.
Eve Systems shows off four new smart home products at IFA 2019
At IFA 2019, Eve Systems announced four new smart home products for its fall and winter 2019/2020 lineup, including a Wi-Fi range extender, a smart light switch, a smart radiator valve, and a water sensor. The products will be available throughout the coming months.
JBL’s colorful new wireless speakers brighten up any party or situation
JBL came out with a slew of new audio products for IFA 2019, including the colorful Pulse 4, the Link Music and Link Portable smart speaker duo, and three new soundbar packages that can add immersive sound to any size of home theater. They all arrive this fall and we've got the low-down on prices and features.
The Moto E6 Plus brings a new look and a big screen, but keeps the low price
Motorola's Moto E6 Plus is the latest in its most affordable phone range, joining the similarly-priced but smaller Moto E6. It's not for sale in the U.S. -- at least not yet. Size isn't the only difference over the Moto E6. There's an additional camera, a slicker design, and a 6.1-inch screen.
The Motorola One Zoom packs four cameras at half the price of the Galaxy Note 10
Following the Motorola One Action, the Motorola One Zoom is a midrange phone with a whopping four camera lenses. It also comes in a gorgeous purple, has an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Snapdragon 675 processor, and more important is how it has a camera lens for every situation.
Lenovo announces a pair of gorgeous monitors with innovative stands at IFA 2019
Lenovo has unveiled three cool, new monitors at IFA 2019. The first two, known as Q24i and Q27q, are built for gaming and entertainment. And the third one, called the ThinkVision S28u, appears to be designed for businesses. Here’s everything you need to know about Lenovo’s newest monitors.
Lenovo Mirage AR with Marvel Dimension of Heroes hands-on review
Lenovo has widened its partnership with Disney to bring a Marvel superhero game to its Mirage AR phone-controlled augmented reality headset. With a new set of controllers, the system is a better gaming experience than the previous Star Wars edition, and we've given it a try.
Google’s Ambient Mode turns phone screens into Assistant-powered smart displays
Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.
Lenovo brings powerful graphics to its refreshed Yoga convertibles and laptops
Lenovo refreshed its line of Yoga laptops and convertibles, and a few of these models now feature Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. With discrete graphics support and new 10th-Gen Intel processors, these laptops still boast a thin and light design, but they will deliver significantly better performance for gaming.
Lenovo Yoga C940 hands-on review
Lenovo's Yoga C940 might sport a new, 10th-generation Ice Lake CPU in its 14-inch model, but it's small quality of life improvements that better define this new generation 2-in-1. Better audio, a redesigned hinge, Intel Athena certification, and a small bump to help you open the lid, all make it just that bit better.
Sony’s colorful retro headphones are a match for its funky new Walkman
At IFA 2019, Sony debuted the colorful WF-H800 truly wireless headphones, as well as five color options for the WH-H910N overband headphones. There are also matching colors available for the relaunched Walkman, so you can mix and match your color scheme and get your retro groove on.
Jabra’s new Elite 75t true wireless buds offer 7.5 hours of battery life
In what appears to be a case evolution, not a revolution, Jabra has released the Elite 75t -- the successor to the company's excellent Elite 65t true wireless earbuds. The $200 earbuds improve on the 65t's battery life and comfort, with a few tweaks to the charging case thrown in for good measure.
Sony Xperia 5: Everything you need to know about Sony’s smaller flagship phone
Sony has taken to the stage at IFA 2019 to release a brand new flagship smartphone. With a smaller footprint than the tall Xperia 1, the Xperia 5 is the powerful flagship phone for those who want a slightly smaller phone. Here's absolutely everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia 5.
Philips unveils a pair of Bluetooth speakers that are works of art
There may be more Bluetooth speakers available than is possible to count, but they're generally not very attractive objects. Philips is aiming to change that, with a range of audio products created in partnership with Scandinavian designer Georg Jensen. The devices were announced at IFA 2019.
Withings Move ECG review: An affordable electrocardiogram alternative
The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $400, and while it’s feature-packed, the highlight is the electrocardiogram, which has the potential to save lives. Withings’ Move ECG has the same capability but at a fraction of the cost. It’s not as smart as the Apple Watch, but it works on Android and iOS as well.
Withings Move ECG hybrid smartwatch makes its European debut
Earlier this year, Withings unveiled the Move ECG, a hybrid smartwatch with a built-in ECG unit. Now, it's ready to release the watch to the world, starting first in Europe. It plays a dual role -- as both a classic timepiece and fitness tracker -- and will cost 130 British pounds or euros ($143 U.S.).
F(x)tec Pro 1, the phone with a full-size keyboard, is available for pre-order
Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.
HMD Global’s five new Nokia phones range from cute to sophisticated
HMD has unveiled 5 Nokia phones out of IFA 2019, and they include three feature phones and two midrange smartphones. The feature phones are the Nokia 110, Nokia 2270, a flip phone, and the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged phone. There's also the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 midrange phones. Only one is coming to the U.S., though.
Quirky and cheap: No wonder HMD sells more Nokia dumb phones than smartphones
HMD Global is one of the few companies still investing in feature phones, and it has announced three new models — the Nokia 110, the Nokia 2720, and the Nokia 800 Tough. Sounds like madness, doesn’t it? It's not, and we sat down with the company to understand why feature phones still matter.
Philips launches the most stunning OLED 4K TV we’ve ever seen, but there’s a catch
Meet the Philips Ambilight OLED+934 and Ambilight OLED+984, the latest OLED 4K TVs to roll off Philips' production line. Developed in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins, both models feature a sound system like no other television we've seen to date, and an OLED screen that's as clear as day.
Sony updates its wireless headphones with new noise-canceling processor
Good news for sporty audio lovers: At IFA 2019, Sony announced it will be expanding its range of noise-canceling headphones to include a new wireless model. As well as the true wireless WF-1000XM3s and the beloved over-ear WH-1000XM3s, Sony is releasing a wireless model called the WI-1000XM2.
TCL shows off an incredible new Dolby Atmos soundbar at IFA 2019
There's a new soundbar in town that vows to breathe cinema-like sound into your home entertainment setup. It's called the TCL TS9030, it was showcased at IFA 2019, and it comes with all the features you could ever need from a soundbar, including Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, and HDMI ARC.
The inside story of TCL’s display-driven, slow-burn plan for phone supremacy
TCL has launched its first TCL-branded smartphone in Europe, the TCL Plex. The phone is a very small part of the real story. Digital Trends sat down with the firm to talk about how it intends to make a name for itself, what's in store for the future, and to see some exciting foldable smartphone concepts.
Sonos unveils updated Play:1 and Connect with new names, new features
The Sonos Play:1 and Sonos Connect have been mainstays of the company's wireless audio product lineup for years, but now it's time for a change. The Play:1 is now superseded by the $179 One SL, designed to stereo pair with a Sonos One, and the new $399 Port replaces the Connect. Here are all the details.
TCL takes on Apple and Samsung with new true wireless headphones at IFA 2019
There's no shortage of affordable noise-canceling and true wireless headphones on the market, but that hasn't stopped TCL from adding to the list at IFA 2019 with the ACTV500TWS, SOCL500TWS, and MTRO200NC.
Samsung’s Galaxy A90 5G phone aims to make 5G more affordable for everyone
Want to experience 5G but find the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G's high price difficult to justify? Samsung may have the solution with the new Galaxy A90 5G, a new phone with 5G connectivity that will potentially cost several hundred dollars less than the S10 5G. Here's everything you need to know.
Samsung’s biggest IFA 2019 announcement is its smallest 8K TV
Samsung is desperate to drag 8K into the mainstream, and it's hoping its smallest 8K TV to date will help it do just that. Granted, with a 55-inch screen, it's far from small, but it's no giant when compared to the 65, 75, 82, 85, and 95-inch models that tower above it in the firm's QLED 8K TV range.
Hisense announces a massive 85-inch 8K TV and three new Laser TVs at IFA 2019
Hisense has announced a brand new 8K TV and some additions to its 4K Laser TV range at IFA 2019. To be more precise, it's added three new models to its Laser family: the 100L5 Sonic Screen, the 100L9, and the L9 TriChroma. But let's not beat about the bush: it's the 8K U9E that's the star of the show.
Sennheiser makes its Momentum Wireless headphones smarter and more affordable
How do you improve on a set of wireless headphones that are already among the best-sounding cans you can buy? Make 'em smarter. That's what Sennheiser has done with the latest generation of its Momentum Wireless noise-canceling headphones. Hands-free operation and voice assistant access are just the start.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold to launch in the ‘coming weeks,’ include Premier Service
Planning on buying a Galaxy Fold? Samsung is launching a Premier Service that offers 24/7 access to experts if you buy the foldable phone. Samsung recalled Galaxy Fold units in April after reviewers found issues with the hardware. It was a serious blow, but the phone's ready to make a second impression.
Michael Kors’ three new Wear OS smartwatches are stylish and heavy on features
Michael Kors has announced three new Wear OS smartwatches, including the new Access MKGO -- which is the company's first fitness-focused smartwatch, and its lightest. Alongside the MKGO, the company has also launched the new Access Lexington 2 and the Access Bradshaw 2, which are more powerful.
Puma’s first smartwatch is here, running Google’s Wear OS, and its purrfect
Sports and lifestyle brand Puma has made its first smartwatch running Google's Wear OS platform, and it's called the Puma Smartwatch. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wear a gold or stainless steel designer smartwatch when lifting weights, or out pounding the streets on a run.
Asus ProArt StudioBook One hands-on review
Asus has broken new ground with its ProArt StudioBook One. It packs a fullsize Nvidia Quadro RTX6000 in its lid, making it the most graphically powerful laptop ever made. It's more powerful than most high-end desktops. To keep that and its Core i9 CPU cool, it has a unique cooling solution too.
The best laptops of IFA 2019
IFS 2019, as usual for the world's second-largest consumer electronics show, is full of new laptops for buyers to consider. The latest Intel 10th-gen CPUs, faster GPUs, tiny bezels, and real refinements and innovations are on tap. Here, we pick the five best out of a very strong stable of new laptops.