Eliane Fiolet

Last June, Anker introduced its new brand, SOLIX, dedicated to home energy devices. Among its offerings were the Solix Balcony Solution, a balcony power storage solution with a 1.6 kWh capacity, alongside the Solix F1200 Portable Power Station Bundle with RS40/RS40P and Solix All-in-One Energy Storage Solution. With sustainability as the prominent theme of IFA 2023, the show promises to showcase many energy solutions and power efficiency innovations. Among the exhibitors focused on that segm…

Visual technology continues to respond to the escalating demands of content creators and professionals. With the rising wave of the 3D revolution (visual and printed), tools facilitating lifelike remote collaborations and streamlined processes for 3D content creation have never been more crucial because it’s some of the most expensive work you can do. Stepping up to this challenge is the ThinkVision™ 27 3D Monitor, a 3D-stereo display solution designed to redefine industry standards. Design and…

Eureka, the 100+ year-old brand founded in Detroit, Michigan, and owned by Midea Group, is coming to IFA 2023 with its latest robotic vacuum cleaning device, the E10s. This advanced cleaning solution offers an array of cutting-edge features that make maintaining a spotless home effortless and efficient. One of the standout features of E10s is its self-emptying base station, which collects dust and debris in a transparent dust cup that can hold up to 30 days’ worth of dirt. The transparency of…

During IFA 2023, HONOR took the stage to showcase its flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2. Launched in July in China, the Magic V2 is the nemesis (at least in some markets) of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 unveiled last month in South Korea. Ultra slim Design and Durability With a mere 231g weight and folding to an ultra-slim 9.9mm thickness, the HONOR Magic V2 sets new standards for compactness in foldable devices. At 4.7mm tin when unfolded, the Magic V2 is thinner and lighter tha…

At IFA 2023, Aiper unveiled its Surfer S1, the company’s first-ever cordless robotic pool skimmer. One of the standout features of this innovative device is its integrated solar panel, which power the robot and make it energy efficient. Aiper claims the Surfer S1 is a “smart water surface cleaning robot powered by a solar panel that efficiently removes unwanted debris floating in your pool.” The Surfer S1 is equipped with motorized paddlewheels that propel the device along the pool’s surface.…

In May 2023, we evaluated the best smartphones for their ultimate camera performance for Q1 2023. Since then, we have been able to evaluate more...

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S23 FE, expanding on the discontinued Fan Edition series, which was paused in 2022 following the release of the Galaxy S21 FE release. Priced at $599, it positions itself as a mid-range option, bridging the gap between Samsung’s budget Galaxy A series and the high-end Galaxy S series. Notably, it comes in at a lower cost compared to the $799.99 Galaxy S23. The Galaxy S23 FE boasts a 6.4-inch 1080x2340 OLED 120 Hz display, which is slightly smaller than the 6.6…

After announcing its partnership with Meta to develop System-on-Chips (SoCs) for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, MediaTek has unveiled its latest 5G RedCap modem IP and T300 chip. Touted the “world 1st Modem-RF SoC for 5G IoT and Wearables”, the new MediaTek M60 design, alongside the T300 chip, aims at bringing 5G connectivity to low-power and low-compute wearable and IoT devices. MediaTek is the first chipmaker to announce a 5G modem design based on the new 3GPP RedCap standard, an acronym t…

Today, Intel unveiled its Core Ultra mobile processors, designed to bring a new level of power efficiency, top-notch compute and graphics performance, and an enhanced AI PC experience to mobile platforms and the edge. Among the slew of new laptops adopting these new processors is Lenovo, which has introduced the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9. These laptops feature the new Intel Core Ultra processors, code-named Meteor Lake, comprising the CPU, GPU, and a novel…

Last Thursday, Dell unveiled its latest XPS 2024 lineup, drawing inspiration from the popular XPS 13 Plus launched at CES 2022. The new XPS series has undergone a substantial design evolution, featuring a unified and minimalistic aesthetic crafted from CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3, now available in Graphite and Platinum tones. Dell has retained the XPS 13 model for the new series while replacing the XPS 15 and XPS 17 with the XPS 14 and XPS 16. Positioned as flagship devices,…

Building on the success of its Thermo Smart device, Withings is coming to CES 2024 with BeamO, an innovative 4-in-1 health checkup device set to enable at-home health monitoring and enhance telehealth visits. This advanced “multiscope” integrates ECG, oximeter, stethoscope, and thermometer sensors, transforming the traditional thermometer into a comprehensive tool for regular heart and lung health monitoring. Smaller than a smartphone, BeamO’s design is sleek and combines the capabilities of…

At CES 2024, Baracoda introduced BMind, the world’s first AI-powered smart mirror designed to mental wellness. Positioned as a health companion, BMind leverages technology to identify users’ moods and assist with stress management. Operating on the CareOS platform, it features cutting-edge software with touchless experience with gesture recognition, voice command, and intent detection. BMind is a recipient of a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree in the smart home category. In addressing…

Invoxia, a global leader in consumer and professional trackers, has unveiled Invoxia Minitail at CES 2024, an AI-powered wearable that monitors and tracks the health and location of cats and dogs. Recognized with a CES Innovation Award for AI, the Invoxia Minitail Smart Pet Tracker is an all-in-one solution for pets of all sizes, equipped with advanced AI technology to offer comprehensive preventive care and complete protection. Packed with AI features, the Invoxia Minitail Smart Pet Tracker…

Transparent OLED displays are not a novelty; they have been around for over a decade, with notable examples such as this LG transparent OLED display spotted in 2009 and another one from Samsung in 2011 (LCD). At that time, we thought they were merely sci-fi movie gimmicks and would never transition into mainstream consumer products. However, today at CES 2024, LG challenged our perception with its latest innovation, the Signature OLED T, touted as the “world’s first wireless transparent TV.”…

Infineon Technologies and Aurora Labs have joined forces to increase automotive safety by introducing AI-based solutions. These innovations elevate critical automotive components’ long-term reliability and safety, including steering, braking, and airbags. By combining Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code Intelligence (LOCI) AI technology with Infineon’s 32-bit TriCore™ AURIX™ TC4x family of microcontrollers (MCUs), the collaboration wants to usher in a new era of predictive maintenance for vehicles. Thi…

We’re back from CES 2024, and what a show it was! This year’s edition was once again full of new, exciting consumer electronics, new technologies, and groundbreaking ideas. As usual, seeing as much as possible was a challenge, but we were equally amazed by big-name products and startups alike. Selecting our preferred products and technology is never easy, but here are Ubergizmo’s Best of CES, in no particular order: Withings BeamO The Withings BeamO is a groundbreaking 4-in-1 health checku…

Motorola unveiled its Adaptive Display concept last October, marking a significant stride in flexible display technology use cases. Today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), I had the opportunity to experience this concept firsthand. The device, featuring a 6.9-inch screen, bends around the wrist, revolutionizing conventional smartphone design. Powered by a plastic-based pOLED display with FHD+ resolution, the Adaptive Display retains the regular appearance of a standard smartphone with a s…

Transparent displays have been a ubiquitous and recurring theme in the consumer electronics industry for many years, but the trend surged once again at CES 2024, featuring innovations like the LG Signature OLED T transparent TV and Samsung’s Transparent MICRO LED Display. Lenovo, known for its active research and development initiatives, made waves last year with its Rollable Laptop Concept and sister device Motorola Rollable Phone, both probably inspired by LG, This year, Lenovo is comin…

HONOR launched its flagship HONOR Magic6 Pro globally at MWC in Barcelona after unveiling the device in China on January 11. Featuring Qualcomm’s flagship SOC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, that delivers 30% improved CPU performance and 25% better GPU performance over the previous generation, the HONOR Magic6 Pro promises to pack impressive performances on par with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. My unit I features 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage (launched at 1299 Euros), RAM options go up to 16G…

Lenovo is updating its ThinkPad T-Series laptops with several new models, including the ThinkPad T14, T14s, and T16. The T-Series is renowned for its value for the price, and this is no different this year. These laptops, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, are designed to leverage AI for security, efficiency, and user experiences that boost usability and productivity. Features like Copilot in Windows or Microsoft 365 and a dedicated Copilot key are supposed to simplify tasks s…