Author: Geek Planet

Satechi has just introduced a fresh portfolio of charging gear at CES 2025 that taps into the next-gen Qi2 wireless charging standard. The first addition to the lineup is the OntheGo power bank, which comes in 10,000 mAh and 5,000 mAh variants. These power banks offer up to 15-watt charging output and embrace an improved heat dissipation design. They natively support iPhones with MagSafe hardware, but will also play just fine with Qi2-ready Android phones or devices protected with a magnetic case. A cool perk of the new OntheGo series is support for passthrough charging, which means they can supply…

Table of Contents Table of Contents What does it do? Don’t throw it away. But why? Care is needed If you buy an official case for your OnePlus 13, you’ll find something unexpected in the box. It’s a sliver of flexible plastic, shaped like something you hang on a hotel room door when you don’t want the maid to come in, and although your first instinct will be to throw it away with the rest of the packaging, don’t. do it. You may end up needing it. What does it do? The OnePlus 13 with Sandstone case and wireless charging…

In the world of mass-market wrist-based wearables, blood pressure sensing is being seen as the next holy grail for health monitoring. Samsung has already rolled out blood pressure sensing on its smartwatches, with a calibration caveat. However, the approach taken by the likes of Samsung isn’t the most accurate out there. The Galaxy Watch, for example, relies on a Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor that shines light through the vessels to measure the change in blood volume and accordingly provide a blood pressure estimate. NovosoundAt the dawn of 2025, we are on the cusp of another wearable blood pressure sensing breakthrough, one…

CES is always the place to see eye-catching, fun, and slightly crazy new technology, and phone maker Tecno has understood that concept completely for CES 2025. It hasn’t come to the tech trade show with a new phone, but a new battery cover for an existing phone. What makes it special are the hundreds of ultrathin optical fibers and mini-LEDs embedded in it to create a shimmering light show befitting of the show’s Las Vegas location. Tecno calls the design “Starry Optical Fiber” and says that although it’s being showcased on the Tecno V Flip 2 compact folding phone, it’s…

Lenovo is set to release the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, a unique engineer tableted specifically for mobile gamers. This device was unveiled at CES 2025. Beyond the gaming focus, it could also serve as a fantastic Android alternative to the iPad mini. At the heart of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which should ensure smooth and responsive performance for most gaming applications. That’s the same chip found in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 lineup, which includes the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The tablet supports ray tracing technology,…

Lenovo has just unveiled a new lineup of tablets at CES 2025. The Android-based Yoga Tab Plus, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, and Lenovo Tab are aimed at competing with Apple’s iPad lineup. To that end, all of these tablets will be offered at competitive prices. The Yoga Tab Plus is the most interesting of the bunch and, at least on paper, looks like a really strong iPad Air 2024 competitor. The premium Yoga Tab Plus is Lenovo’s first tablet featuring on-device AI powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It has a 10,200mAh battery that supports fast charging…

On Monday, we reported on the increasing criticism of Apple’s summarized notification feature, which is part of Apple Intelligence. The company has now addressed this issue, indicating that it recognizes the concerns of many users, according to Ars Technica, Introduced in iOS 18.1, the summarized notifications feature aims to help users manage notification overload by grouping alerts and displaying only the essential details. It’s at that last point that the BBC and others have thrown their criticism. These notifications, particularly news alerts, do not consistently provide accurate information. For example, summarized notifications recently said that tennis great Rafael Nadal came…

Ultrahuman has taken its smart ring upmarket with its new Rare models, which are crafted from precious metals and have their designs, colors, and even names inspired by the desert — appropriate given the new models have been unveiled at CES 2025 taking place in Las Vegas. this week. What’s more, they come with desirable premium benefits exclusive to the owners. The new smart ring is called the Rare, and it comes in a choice of luxury finishes. The Dune is made from 18K gold and has a brushed finish on the surface, while the Desert Rose is made from…

OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R globally, but rumors suggest it might have another phone up its sleeve. Leaks point to a smaller “OnePlus 13 Mini” on the horizon. It was initially teased in December by Digital Chat Station, a reliable Chinese leaker. Specs for this compact powerhouse have now surfaced from the same contact (via Android HeadlinesIt is believed that the OnePlus 13 Mini could be a rebranded Oppo Find X8 Mini, a device that launched in China last year. Here are the likely specs: Display: A curved 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display offering vibrant visuals…

At CES 2025, Withings has made connected blood pressure monitors a lot easier to use, more reassuring, and more inclusive than ever with the introduction of the BPM Vision. How? In addition to new hardware features, it has the option to add an unusual service that’s like having your own private cardiologist on hand, ready to check over your results and warn you about possible heart arrhythmias. Unlike many blood pressure monitors, the BPM Vision is a friendly and modern-looking device. On the front is a high-resolution color screen that shows your blood pressure results, as well as tutorials on…