A new Bluetooth tech we demoed at CES 2024 is going to make it easier for people to hear and share audio in public spaces like airports, auditoriums, and bars.
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Amazon today announced Matter Casting, an interoperable rival to Apple’s AirPlay feature, at CES 2024 (via Bloomberg). Matter Casting will initially only support streaming content from Amazon’s Prime Video app to Echo Show devices, but the feature will support Fire TV in the coming months. Later in the year, it will work across a range of other video services, including Plex, Starz, Pluto TV, Sling TV, and ZDF. âAirPlayâ allows Apple device users to wirelessly stream video from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an Apple TV or another Mac, as well as stream audio from almost any Apple device to any HomePod, âApple TVâ, or compatible third-party speaker. Google has a similar equivalent for its Chromecast devices called Google Cast. Both âAirPlayâ and Google Cast are proprietary technologies, so Amazon’s new feature is designed to be interoperable across platforms. Apple and Google worked with Amazon on the Matter home standard, but they have not yet announced any plans to support Matter Casting and could choose to remain uninvolved. Nevertheless, it is clearly Amazon’s wish to make video streaming apps and TV accessories work together more seamlessly, regardless of their platform.Tags: Amazon, AirPlay, CES 2024This article, “CES 2024: Amazon Unveils Matter Casting Standard as Interoperable Alternative to AirPlay” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Amazon today announced Matter Casting, an interoperable rival to Apple’s AirPlay feature, at CES 2024 (via Bloomberg). Matter Casting will initially only support streaming content from Amazon’s Prime Video app to Echo Show devices, but the feature will support Fire TV in the coming months. Later in the year, it will work across a range of other video services, including Plex, Starz, Pluto TV, Sling TV, and ZDF. âAirPlayâ allows Apple device users to wirelessly stream video from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an Apple TV or another Mac, as well as stream audio from almost any Apple device to any HomePod, âApple TVâ, or compatible third-party speaker. Google has a similar equivalent for its Chromecast devices called Google Cast. Both âAirPlayâ and Google Cast are proprietary technologies, so Amazon’s new feature is designed to be interoperable across platforms. Apple and Google worked with Amazon on the Matter home standard, but they have not yet announced any plans to support Matter Casting and could choose to remain uninvolved. Nevertheless, it is clearly Amazon’s wish to make video streaming apps and TV accessories work together more seamlessly, regardless of their platform.Tags: Amazon, AirPlay, CES 2024This article, “CES 2024: Amazon Unveils Matter Casting Standard as Interoperable Alternative to AirPlay” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Ahead of CES 2024, Inverse deputy editor Raymond Wong shares the biggest tech trends to expect the year’s largest consumer electronics show. AI will dominate everything â TVs, laptops, phones, headsets, even EVs.
Samsung at CES has announced its popular Smart Monitor M8 is getting a refresh for 2024, with some extra software features seemingly aimed at deepening the display’s support for other devices in the company’s ecosystem. The upcoming “M80D” model includes a Multi Control feature that allows images and text to be moved between the display and a Galaxy Book, Tablet, or Phone, while a Galaxy Buds owners will be able to pair their earphones for a spatial audio experience with head tracking. Samsung says it has also added the ability to pair a Galaxy Watch for those looking to perform guided workouts using the display, and an easier way to control monitor settings with the click of a mouse, where previous models only allowed for adjustments via a remote. Otherwise, it looks like the iMac-style 4K flat-panel monitor hasn’t changed in the hardware department from last year’s M8 model, which features 400 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate (non variable), 99% sRGB, and adaptive picture technology. In addition, the display retains key features like USB-C charging connectivity, AirPlay 2 support, an integrated webcam, and several smart TV features that enable it to be used when not connected to a PC. Samsung’s M8 doesn’t support the P3 color gamut and isn’t as bright as Apple’s 5K Studio Display, but as a more affordable alternative it is likely remain appealing to some Mac users. The original M8 comes in 27-inch (~$650) and 32-inch (~$700) sizes, although Samsung only mentioned a 32-inch version of the M80D. Regardless, both sizes have a 11.39mm thick chassis, which is 0.1mm thinner than Apple’s iMac, and include a flat back, thin bezels, and a height and tilt adjustable stand. Expect Samsung’s refreshed monitor to arrive in sometime later in the year.Tags: Samsung, CES 2024This article, “CES 2024: Samsung Unveils Refreshed iMac-Style 32-Inch 4K Smart Monitor” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Samsung has a new glasses-free 3D gaming monitor, and much to my surprise, it actually works really well.
Samsung’s CES 2024 lineup of QLED and OLED TVs offer up some bigger sizes, advanced AI features, and accessibility features for better sound and picture.
At CES this week, Belkin is making a number of Apple-related announcements, including confirmation that several wireless chargers based on the new Qi2 standard derived from MagSafe are just about ready to come to market. Belkin is also making announcements about several wired charging products with GaN technology and an innovative iPhone stand that keeps you in the camera frame as you move. Belkin’s initial Qi2 chargers were announced In August and have been working their way through Qi2 certification among the first products supporting the standard. These products include the BoostCharge Convertible Qi2 Wireless Pad to Stand and the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2, as well as a similar 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad without the Apple Watch charger. As Qi2 chargers, all of these devices support up to 15-watt charging for iPhones, just like with âMagSafeâ. BoostCharge Convertible Qi2 Wireless Pad to Stand The Convertible Qi2 Wireless Pad to Stand collapses to a flat pad for convenience and travel, but can then be extended to a stand mode at adjustable angles for easy viewability such as with StandBy mode. It comes with a 5-foot USB-C cable and a 20-watt USB-C power adapter. The BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 is a flat charging pad with one 15-watt Qi2 spot for charging an âiPhoneâ and a second 5-watt Qi spot for another phone or AirPods. A detachable Apple Watch charging puck offers fast charging on supported Apple Watch models, and a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable is included along with a 30-watt USB-C power adapter on most SKUs. BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 offers a similar setup with a flat design, a 15-watt Qi2 pad, and a 5-watt Qi pad for AirPods or another device, but does not include an Apple Watch charging puck. A 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable is included, as is a 30-watt power adapter on most SKUs. BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 In addition to the previously announced Qi2 chargers, Belkin is announcing a few more products in its Qi2 lineup at CES, including a tree-style 3-in-1 stand that’s very similar to other 3-in-1 chargers Belkin has been offering for a number of years. The new BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand includes a flat base with a charging spot for AirPods, and then an elevated arm with a Qi2 pad for charging an âiPhoneâ at up to 15 watts and an Apple Watch puck with fast charging support. BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand Unlike Belkin’s past tree-style chargers, this new one includes swivel support on the Qi2 pad to allow you to easily adjust the angle of your phone while it’s on the charger. This stand will be priced at $149.99 and is launching in March. Finally for the Qi2 family, there’s the BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank, which will be available in a 5,000 mAh model for $59.99, an 8,000 mAh model for $79.99, and a 10,000 mAh model for $99.99 starting in March. All three models include Qi2 support for up to 15 watts of wireless charging, with passthrough charging to simultaneously recharge the power bank and an attached phone. BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Banks The power banks also include a kickstand to make it easy to prop your phone up while watching video, reading, or chatting. USB-C ports are included for both recharging and for wired charging from the power banks. In addition to Qi2 wireless charging products, Belkin is also announcing a pair of wired charging products that use GaN technology for more efficient charging in compact designs. First up is the BoostCharge Pro 4-Port USB-C GaN Charger 200W, which includes four USB-C ports to recharge a variety of high-power devices. Two of the ports support up to 140 watts of charging power while the other two support up to 60 watts, but the maximum total output at any given time is limited to 200 watts. This charger will be priced at $129.99 and is launching in March. BoostCharge Pro 4-Port USB-C GaN Charger 200W Second, Belkin is introducing the 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock, which it says is 50% smaller than other 6-in-1 solutions. It includes an HDMI port with support for up to a 4K display, a pair of USB-A ports for legacy devices, a pair of USB-C ports (one with 96-watt power delivery), and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It’s priced at $139.99 and it is available to order today with a launch coming soon. 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock And finally, Belkin is announcing what it says is the world’s first accessory to take advantage of Apple’s DockKit framework introduced in iOS 17 for face and object tracking. The Auto Tracking Stand Pro is a âMagSafeâ charging stand for your âiPhoneâ that includes a motorized base which supports full 360Âș swivel and up to 90Âș tilt. Once paired with your âiPhoneâ via NFC, the DockKit framework allows your phone and the stand to work together to register your face and then automatically track to keep you in frame as you move. Auto Tracking Stand Pro It works in both portrait and landscape orientations and with both front and rear cameras, and it supports FaceTime, the native Camera app, and other videoconferencing apps. The stand has a built-in rechargeable battery that allows it to operate for up to five hours while on the go for vlogging and other scenarios where you may not have ready access to fixed power. While connected to wall power, it can charge your phone via âMagSafeâ at up to 15 watts, keeping everything powered up. The Auto Tracking Stand Pro will be priced at $179.99 and Belkin is currently listing it as “coming soon” with customers able to sign up to be notified about availability.Tags: Belkin, CES 2024This article, “CES 2024: Belkin Launching Qi2 Chargers, GaN Chargers, and First Apple-Certified Auto Tracking iPhone Stand” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Narwal revealed two robot mops at CES 2024, both of which offer impressive suction, large dustbins, and a design that prevents hair from tangling its brushes.
The BMind smart mirror is designed to improve your mental health without an intrusive smartphone app, and it walked away with a 2024 CES Innovation Award.