Best of CES 2020: Tech Advisor’s favourite CES tech CES is always one of the biggest shows in the tech calendar, giving a glimpse into the tech trends set to define the next year – and 2020 is no different. 8K TVs, foldable PCs, and luxury Chromebooks all cropped up this week, along with major new chipset announcements from the likes of AMD and Intel – and that’s not even mentioning Charmin’s toilet paper robot....
Facebook doubles down on its political advertising stance Facebook has announced that it is not changing its stance on political advertising, saying it will not limit the targeting of the adverts it uploads to its platform. In ablog postRob Leathern, Director of Product Management said that Facebook would however give users more granular control over the type and volume of advertising they will be served. Google now limits the targeting of political ads while Twitter took the bold approach ofbanning them altogether....
Halo Capsule cordless review Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Capsule is, quite simply, an excellent vacuum cleaner. It’s the result of twenty years of floorcare experience from a dedicated engineer and this expertise shows in a wealth of great design details and features. Thanks to its innovative use of carbon fibre, this handheld/ stick vacuum cleaner weighs only 2.6kg, while matching the specs of market-leading uprights. Its very attractive price point is also in its favour, particularly when compared to rival products, although bear in mind that the £249....
JBL’s new gaming headset uses motion tracking to give gamers an edge JBL has been in business for over 70 years, cementing itself as a consistent presence in both the personal and home audio space. In a surprise move, the company used the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show to announce its move into a new area – gaming – with the Quantum series. The JBL Quantum range takes the form of seven gaming headsets (as well as a set of speakers), now standing in the same arena as the likes of Razer and SteelSeries....
Kokoon sleep tracking headphones review Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to love about the EEG-enabled Kokoon headphones – as long as you’re not a side-sleeper. The headphones feel weightless despite weighing 350g, and the over-ear earcups are amongst the best we’ve ever used. The accompanying Kokoon app is packed full of sleep aids, from rainy soundscapes to guided breathing exercises and more. It’s just not very comfortable when laying on your side, and we are yet to find a soft and deep enough pillow to alleviate that issue....
