Looking for a smart speaker that doesn’t look like a smart speaker? Look no further than Pantheone Audio’s Obsidian . The Australian company is no stranger to creating speakers that double as works of art. Its debut product, the $2,750 Pantheone I would look at home in a gallery, and the $1,399 Obsidian makes a similar statement, only on a smaller, portable scale. For its smarts, the Obsidian (which comes in black or white) leans on Amazon Alexa, but it’s also a well-featured wireless multiroom speaker that can connect via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 , or Bluetooth, plus it has a 3.5mm analog audio input for sources like turntables. In addition to an on/off switch, there are illuminated front touch controls for Alexa, playback, and volume. Related Videos Unlike the hulking Pantheone I, the svelte Obsidian packs its own rechargeable battery that can power the speaker without cables for up to 15 hours of listening, according to Pantheone. Charging it fully takes two hours, but … [Read more...] about Pantheone Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp body | Digital Trends
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Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends
Best Buy has just launched a three-day sale that includes some of the best laptop deals and TV deals around. That’s not all though, with a whole heap of other items also on sale, including robot vacuums, speakers, and much more. Contents Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV — $300, was $420 Sonos Move — $319, was $400 iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO — $400, was $550 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go — $550, was $700 Insignia 75-inch Class F30 Series 4K TV — $650, was $850 Asus TUF Gaming 17.3-inch Laptop — $750, was $999 Show 2 more items With so many options to choose from, you’ve got two ways of checking out what’s going on. Either hit the button below and check out everything is on sale. Or, to help you out, we’ve picked out some of the best highlights of the Best Buy sale. Read on and we’ll take you through them all. There’s sure to be something here to appeal. Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 One of the best Chromebook … [Read more...] about Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends
Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends
When it comes to smart home platforms, there are only a few viable options — and Apple HomeKit and Google Home are always part of the discussion. The former is tightly regulated by Apple, while Google Home offers more freedom for outside developers to integrate with the software. But is one strategy better than the other? And, more importantly, is one of them better for your smart home? Contents What is a smart home platform? Hub devices Compatible devices Ease of use Verdict From compatible smart home gadgets to required hubs, here’s a closer look at HomeKit and Google Home to help you find the right platform. Related Videos What is a smart home platform? If you’re a bit fuzzy on what a smart home platform is, you’re not alone. They’re a fairly recent development in the tech world, but they provide you with surprising versatility. A smart home platform is what the rest of your smart home gadgets connect to — allowing you to issue commands to … [Read more...] about Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends
Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better | Digital Trends
Apple Watch Series 8 MSRP $399.00 Score Details DT Editors' Choice “Powerful, comfortable, and familiar. The Apple Watch Series 8 isn't a revolution in Apple's portfolio, but it's still the best smartwatch you can buy.” Pros Sleek, comfortable design Display is big and gorgeous Excellent health features Fast charge speeds watchOS 9 is better than ever Car crash detection Cons Temperature sensors are limited Almost identical to the Series 7 In 2023, the Apple Watch is a known quantity — and one of the most recognizable products in Apple’s portfolio. That’s why when you look at the Apple Watch Series 8, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect. It’s bound to be easy to wear, have plenty of health features, and offer the best software you can find on any smartwatch. Contents About our Apple Watch Series 8 review Apple Watch Series 8: design Apple Watch Series 8: screen Apple Watch Series 8: health … [Read more...] about Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better | Digital Trends
Tenstorrent Shares Roadmap of Ultra-High-Performance RISC-V CPUs and AI Accelerators
Having assembled a team of some of the finest AI and CPU engineers in the industry (LINK), start-up Tenstorrent, helmed by industry icon Jim Keller, has huge plans that involve both general-purpose processors and artificial intelligence accelerators. Why RISC-V? We recently spoke with Wei-Han Lien, the chief CPU architect at Tenstorrent, about the company's vision and roadmap. Lien has an impressive background, with stints at NexGen, AMD, PA-Semi, Apple, and is perhaps best known for for his work on Apple's A6, A7 (world's first 64-bit Arm SoC), and M1 CPU microarchitectures and implementation. With many world-class engineers with vast experience in x86 and Arm designs, one may ask why Tenstorrent decided to develop RISC-V CPUs considering that the data center software stack for this instruction set architecture (ISA) is not as comprehensive as that for x86 and Arm. The answer Tenstorrent gave us is simple: x86 is controlled by AMD and Intel, and Arm is governed by Arm Holding, … [Read more...] about Tenstorrent Shares Roadmap of Ultra-High-Performance RISC-V CPUs and AI Accelerators