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Samsung’s updated Galaxy Book Flex is first Intel Evo 5G laptop Following the announcement of Intel’s 11th-gen processors, we’re now getting an idea of the hardware that the newTiger Lake internalswill run on. Samsung’s Galaxy Book Flex was only released in May, but has now been updated to include the new chipset. The addition of 5G support also makes it the first device of its kind to be included in Intel’s new Evo range, described as “a new class of premium laptops”....

Schneider launches Wiser Power Tag, ‘the Fitbit of the home’ The next focus of smart home innovation should be to increase sustainability, according to energy management company Schneider Electric, which produces smart home devices under its Wiser brand. It’s a timely concern, after a year in which people’s home energy use has been highlighted. Schneider believes that within a decade, sustainable smart homes could be the norm, with homeowners making energy savings of 30-50% on standard costs....

Super Mario 3D All-Stars sees three classics rebooted for Switch As part of its surprise Direct presentation to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros, Nintendo has announced Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a collection of 64, Sunshine and Galaxy games ‘optimised’ for Switch. Announced as part of its surprise Direct presentation to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros, 3D All-Stars will come bundled with Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy....

TCL NXTPAPER aims to offer the world’s first “zero eye-strain” display One of the more intriguing showcases that debuted as part of TCL’s IFA 2020 event was the TCL NXTPAPER – a tablet concept with a new type of display that marries e-Ink and LCD technology to offer an unparalleled viewing experience. By ‘unparalleled’ we don’t mean in terms of refresh rate or resolution, but instead with regards to legibility – TCL claims that the NXTPAPER is the world’s first “zero eye-strain” display....

TCL’s Movetime is a smartwatch designed for seniors The vast majority of modern technology is aimed at tech-savvy adults, so it’s worth taking notice when a new product deviates from that purpose. It’s certainly the case with the TCL Movetime, a senior-focused smartwatch announced at IFA 2020. Described as a ‘Family Watch’, the device is designed to help older generations continue to live independently for as long as possible. The Chinese company appears to have been motivated by findings from thePew Research Center, which suggests 16% of all adults over 60 live alone....