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New leaks suggest Apple Watch will one day sync to your Mac and iPad

A new Apple rumor is making the rounds claiming the tech giant is looking to expand the reach of Apple Watches by giving the devices a way to sync to other company devices. This information comes from industry analyst and notable leaker analyst941 on Twitter who claims the Apple Watch will longer be tied to just a single iPhone. One day, users will be able to sync their wearable gadget to multiple iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. A rollout date is unknown as analyst941 hopes this software update comes out this year, something that is not out of the realm of possibility. It's unclear how exactly the expansion will be implemented, although as MacRumors suggests , it may all be done via iCloud. AirPods , for example, can work across multiple Apple devices by linking your iCloud account, which means you don't need to reconnect every time. So the company may just be figuring out a way to migrate the tech over. Health focused Like with any rumor, take this information with a...

Meta confirms Oculus Quest 3 will be affordable, but its VR business is on thin ice

Alongside its announcements that Facebook and Instagram will soon feature AI whether you want or not, Meta’s most recent investor call saw a triple down on Oculus Quest 3 being affordable – and also revealed that its VR business isn’t doing too well. Starting with the great news, Meta has reaffirmed its pledge that this year’s “next-gen VR headset” – almost certainly the Quest 3 – will be available “at a price point that will be accessible for lots of people," according to its CEO Mark Zuckerberg . This most likely means we’ll see it launch around the same price as what the Oculus Quest 2 currently sells for – $399.99 / £399.99 / AU$629.99 for the base 128GB model and $429.99 / £429.99 / AU$719.99 for the 256GB model. Just don’t get your hopes up that we’ll see the Quest 3 sell for the Quest 2’s original launch price of £299 / $299 / AU$479, since those days of super-cheaper Meta headsets are likely gone (more on that below). This announcement is entirely unsurprising. Spea...

The Sony ZV-1 Mark II could land soon – here are 5 things the vlogging camera needs

The Sony ZV-1 remains one of the best vlogging cameras you can buy, despite arriving back in 2020 – but that may not be the case for long if new rumors about a sequel are correct. The reliable Sony Alpha Rumors claims that a "trusted source" has revealed that a new Sony ZV-1 successor will launch by "the end of May". If you're looking to buy one of the best cheap cameras for vlogging, then, it might be wise to hold off for the next few weeks. Unfortunately, those are all of the details we have about the Sony ZV-1 Mark II (which may or may not be its official name) right now, with the expected specs only likely to arrive in the run-up to the launch. But the arrival of the Sony ZV-1F last year, and our own experiences with the ZV-1, have given us a good idea of the kind of things we'd like to see in the ZV-1's successor. So here's our wishlist of five features and changes that could make it the best cheap vlogging camera for fledgling YouTuber...

Nakamichi’s Sonos-stomping Dragon Dolby Atmos soundbar is available for pre-order

Following its fire-breathing debut at CES 2023 , Nakamichi’s new Dragon Dolby Atmos soundbar is now available for pre-order. The company is only making 500 units available at the outset, which is likely a good call given the Dragon’s steep $3,500 / £2,800  / AU$5,300 pre-order price. Nakamichi is pitching the Dragon not so much as a soundbar but rather as a plug-and-play home surround sound system. And while it shares many of the same features found in the best Dolby Atmos soundbars such as upfiring drivers and a central, horizontally arrayed enclosure for the main speakers, this 11.4.6-channel system easily trounces the capabilities of many separate component-based home theater audio systems on specs alone. Digging into those specs, the Dragon’s main soundbar unit features 14 speakers, four of them up-firing, in a 58-inch wide stainless steel casing. Total system power is specified at 3,000 watts and Nakamichi claims it can hit staggeringly loud 125 dB SPL peaks. There’s onboa...

The XGIMI MoGo 2 Series continues to reshape the projector industry, showing how great a portable option can be

XGIMI has a whole host of projectors to cover the home theater spectrum, but its MoGo series has been the most affordable and portable from the brand. And now, with the MoGo 2 Series, upgrades have arrived that you can get your hands on now. The pair of projectors has just gone on sale, letting you get a home theater on-the-go upgrade from $400 .  The MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro may change your understanding of what a portable projector can do. These compact units are small enough to throw into a bag or backpack, and they’ve got all the onboard hardware necessary for you to set up and watch content anywhere you want. You’ll find capable projection, powerful 8-watt speakers with Dolby Audio, a smart TV platform by way of AndroidTV 11.0, and — crucially — the ability to run off of an external power bank lets these projectors go anywhere with you. (Image credit: XGIMI) So, turn out the lights or wait until dark and head outside, then get ready to see what the MoGo 2 Series can do...

Garmin's new radar-equipped tail light will keep you safe on your e-bike

Garmin's Varia bike radars are some of the most popular pieces of cycling tech around – and now the company has delivered its first rearview radar to have been specially designed for some of the best e-Bikes .   Garmin's Varia range mounts to the back of your bike and broadcasts a radar signal behind you, so you can get visual and audible alerts when something's overtaking you. Even better, the new Varia eRTL615 plugs directly into most e-bikes, with no battery required. Because the catchily-named Varia eRTL615 is also a tail light, it'll also make sure you're visible to other vehicles too, promising to emit a flashing or solid light that's visible from up to a mile away in daylight. To connect Garmin's new radar tail light to your e-bike, you'll need to pick the right Garmin adapter cable (which isn't included). You can buy power cables compatible with Bosch, Shimano, or USB-A terminals or connections, with more info on those available on Garmin...