TP-Link launches Omada Cloud Essentials for cloud-based network management
TP-Link has introduced Omada Cloud Essentials, a cloud management platform designed for surveillance networks, large homes, and businesses. Omada's architecture includes multiple controllers: on-premises hardware, software, and cloud-based options.
Omada Cloud offers two versions: Essentials and Standard. The Essentials version is free and provides basic cloud services, while the Standard version includes additional features and requires a license. Omada Cloud Essentials is designed for the centralized management of access points, switches, and gateways, with features like topology and VLAN management, offering a simplified solution for smaller operations.
Ubuntu Linux 24.10 codenamed ‘Oracular Oriole’ takes flight with mystical inspiration
Canonical has officially revealed the codename for Ubuntu 24.10, and it's drawing inspiration from myth and poetry. The upcoming release will be known as "Oracular Oriole," a name that combines the imagery of the vibrant oriole bird with a sense of prophecy and creativity. This continues Ubuntu's tradition of pairing animal-themed codenames with evocative adjectives, blending symbolism with the open-source community’s forward-looking spirit.
The name "Oracular Oriole" harkens back to the oriole’s presence in various cultures, where it has been seen as a symbol of prosperity and divine foresight. This theme is reflected in Ubuntu 24.10’s artistic direction, including its official wallpaper. Canonical's design team has crafted an intricate representation of the Oriole, incorporating celestial motifs like planets and concentric circles, alluding to Ubuntu's "circle of friends" logo. The design, described by Marcus Haslam, the project’s lead designer, brings together the bird’s mythical qualities with modern visual rhythm.
KDE Slimbook Plasma VI brings AMD Ryzen power and AI to Linux laptop with 96GB RAM and 83wh battery
The KDE Slimbook Plasma VI is a refreshed Linux laptop that improves both performance and design over its predecessor. This latest iteration of the KDE Slimbook lineup now comes equipped with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, offering eight cores, 16 threads, and an NPU for local AI tasks. With up to 96GB of RAM, this laptop should easily handle intensive workloads, surpassing the previous version’s 64GB memory cap.
The Plasma VI also features a bigger 83wh battery for longer usage and a sound system powered by four speakers, including two tweeters. The redesigned "space blue" aluminum chassis gives it a sleek, modern look while enhancing the build quality, accompanied by a firmer, more tactile keyboard.
Satechi launches upgraded slim multi-port adapters with enhanced speed and power
Satechi has announced the release of three upgraded slim multi-port adapters designed for Mac and PC users. These new models—the 4-in-1 Slim Multi-Port Adapter 4K, 6-in-1 USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter, and 7-in-1 USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter with Ethernet—offer improved connectivity, stronger power delivery, and faster data transfer speeds, while maintaining the same price points as previous versions.
The adapters feature Satechi's premium design standards, with sleek aluminum enclosures, tangle-free braided cables, and reinforced necks for durability. These adapters are suitable for various users, including content creators, photographers, remote workers, and business professionals, making them versatile additions to any tech setup.
Satechi unveils vegan-leather passport cover with Find My for secure and stylish travel
Satechi has introduced its latest product designed to make international travel smoother and more secure: the Vegan-Leather Passport Cover with Find My technology. This new accessory is tailored for the modern traveler who values both style and functionality, providing an all-in-one solution to keep essential documents safe and easily accessible.
The Vegan-Leather Passport Cover is packed with features to enhance your travel experience. It includes a passport holder, four card slots, and wireless charging capability that offers a battery life of up to five months. With Bluetooth 5.2 and RFID protection, this cover ensures that your sensitive information remains secure, and your passport and cards are always within reach.
Durabook launches upgraded S14I semi-rugged laptop with AI capabilities
Durabook has introduced an upgraded version of its S14I Semi-rugged Laptop, now equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors that feature a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU). This enhancement makes the laptop capable of handling AI-driven tasks, catering to professionals in industries such as public safety, utilities, and manufacturing.
The upgraded S14I includes dual hot-swappable batteries, offering up to 24 hours of continuous use in dual battery mode. The display has also been improved with a DynaVue sunlight-readable panel that delivers brightness up to 1,200 nits, making it suitable for outdoor use in diverse conditions.
beyerdynamic debuts AVENTHO 300 wireless headphones and AMIRON 300 TWS earbuds with advanced audio technology
beyerdynamic has announced two additions to its wireless product lineup: the AVENTHO 300 over-ear wireless headphones and the AMIRON 300 true wireless earbuds.
The AVENTHO 300 stands out as beyerdynamic’s flagship wireless headphones, blending high-end materials like lightweight aluminum yokes and premium memory foam earcups with a suite of advanced technologies. These headphones are powered by the company’s proprietary STELLAR.45 drivers, which are engineered in Germany to provide exceptional clarity, precision, and dynamic range. With a frequency response ranging from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, the AVENTHO 300 covers an expansive range of frequencies, making it ideal for high-resolution audio playback.
GoPro unveils HERO13 Black and HERO cameras
GoPro has launched two new cameras, each catering to different user needs. The top-tier HERO13 Black is packed with advanced technology, including HB-Series Lenses, a magnetic latch for easy mounting, GPS, and a redesigned battery for extended use. Priced at $399 and available for preorder here, it offers high-end performance. In addition, the HERO, a compact 4K camera that comes at a more affordable $199 price point, can be preordered here.
According to GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman, “This year’s two new GoPro cameras are inspired by and built for the GoPro Community." The HERO13 Black is GoPro’s flagship camera, offering professional-grade features like 5.3K video resolution at 60 frames per second, Emmy Award-winning HyperSmooth stabilization, and versatile mounting options.
Shohei Ohtani hits home run as new face of Beats by Dre
Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) has officially named Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as its newest brand ambassador. This partnership brings Ohtani into the spotlight alongside other global sports icons like LeBron James and Lionel Messi, who have also represented the brand.
“As a Beats ambassador, I am truly honored to work with such incredible athletes such as Lebron James and Lionel Messi,” said Ohtani. “I am excited at the new opportunities this partnership will bring.”
Duracell boosts portable power lineup with new charging solutions
Duracell has expanded its portable power lineup with new products designed to meet a variety of charging needs, both at home and on the go. The latest releases include the M100 Portable Charging Hub, the G-Series Portable Power Stations, and the M-Solar Panel, providing versatile solutions for modern power demands.
The M100 Portable Charging Hub offers a lightweight and compact design, weighing just over one pound. It features a magnetic, tiltable lid that lets users charge their phones at an ideal angle for hands-free use, whether for video calls or watching content. A second wireless charging platform underneath allows users to charge two devices simultaneously. This hub brings the same power and design as Duracell’s previous models, the M150 and M250 Portable Charging Hubs. The M100 will retail for $99.00, with a recharge time of about three hours.
Acer expands AI-powered laptops, gaming desktops, monitors, and handhelds with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm power
Acer is taking its Swift series of laptops to new heights with the introduction of AI-powered models, designed to meet the needs of both professionals and consumers. These latest laptops not only offer impressive performance and efficiency but also come with enhanced AI capabilities thanks to powerful Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors.
Acer has also made notable updates to its gaming lineup, including the Predator Orion 7000 desktop, Nitro V gaming laptops, and various monitors.
AIWA launches retro-inspired Exos-10 speaker with 200W power
AIWA has unveiled its latest audio product, the Exos-10, an upgrade to the Exos-9. With its sleek, retro-inspired design, the Exos-10 pays homage to classic Hi-Fi boomboxes, blending nostalgia with modern technology to create a premium listening experience.
The new model boasts improved features, offering audiophiles a 200W/RMS output, two auxiliary bass radiators, and two high-fidelity tweeters. The speaker's drivers are powered by AIWA's patented Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) technology, ensuring a dynamic audio profile that spans from deep bass to crisp treble.
Dell and Red Hat collaborate to bring Linux AI workloads to PowerEdge servers
Dell Technologies and Red Hat have announced a partnership to enhance open-source AI workloads by bringing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) to Dell PowerEdge servers. This collaboration positions RHEL AI as a preferred platform for deploying AI applications on Dell’s PowerEdge R760xa servers.
RHEL AI, designed as an AI-optimized operating system, aims to help organizations more easily develop, test, and run large language models (LLMs) for enterprise applications. By validating RHEL AI for AI workloads on Dell hardware, this partnership seeks to simplify the implementation of AI strategies while scaling IT infrastructure.
ExpressVPN releases app for ARM-based Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
ExpressVPN has launched a new version of its app designed to work with Microsoft’s ARM-based Copilot+ laptops. These devices, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips, focus on artificial intelligence capabilities while maintaining efficient battery usage. With this update, ExpressVPN becomes one of the first major VPN providers to offer support for the AI-driven Copilot+ PCs.
When the Copilot+ devices were first introduced, many popular VPN applications, including ExpressVPN, were not available for the ARM-based systems. Now, ExpressVPN has made its ARM application available for download, allowing users of Microsoft’s AI-enhanced laptops to access VPN protection.
Google AI brings the heat to fight scorching urban temperatures
With 2024 expected to exceed 2023 as the hottest year on record, rising temperatures continue to affect urban areas disproportionately. Urban heat islands -- locations where infrastructure such as buildings and roads trap and radiate heat -- experience temperature increases at twice the global average. This poses a particular risk to vulnerable populations, including older adults, children, and people with chronic health issues. From 2017 to 2021, heat-related deaths among those aged 65 and older increased by roughly 85 percent.
Google Research is working on AI-driven solutions to address this issue. The company's new Heat Resilience tool uses artificial intelligence to analyze satellite and aerial imagery, helping cities estimate the impact of cooling strategies such as tree planting and installing reflective surfaces like cool roofs.