Anker Intros Nebula Capsule II Pico Projector

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Accessory maker Anker announces a sequel to the Nebula Capsule pico projector-- the Nebula Capsule II, a cylindrical number able to project 1280 x 720 resolution images up to 100-inch via brighter 200 lumens lamp.

Nebula Capsule IIThe Nebula Capsule II promises a number of improvements over the first version. It stands 15cm tall and runs on Android TV 9.0, meaning it supports a number of streaming and media apps, including Google Play, YouTube and Netflix. Google Assistant also comes included, with a built-in microphone allowing for voice control, and users can Cast media to the projector through other Android devices.

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Hive Takes Security Cameras Outside

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British smart home company Hive announces a first outdoor security camera-- the Hive View Outdoor, a camera similar to the indoor Hive View featuring weatherproof housing, night vision and 2-way audio.

Hive View OutdoorsThe View Outdoor camera attaches magnetically to a mount, and is easily adjustable according to customer preferences. The mount requires access to mains power, something Hive says allows for more powerful built-in wifi hardware. Customers can either install the camera themselves or hire the services of a professional installer, and they can lock it to the mains cable to prevent theft.

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Alexa, Now in Italiano and Español

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Amazon follows on the June 2018 announcement of support for the Spanish and Italian languages by bringing Alexa and Echo devices-- namely the Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, Echo Spot and Echo Sub-- to Spain and Italy.

Alexa Italian SpanishThe devices come to the two European countries as the company launches the updated version of Alexa Voice Service (AVS) able to handle the languages. As well as language support, Italian- and Spanish-language Alexa includes culture-specific updates, with partnerships with local brands providing local news article suggestions and even regional recipes.

The update should also rollout to 3rd party Alexa devices. An Amazon blogpost details the extent of such products coming to Italy and Spain via Sonos, Bose, Harman Kardon, Jabra, Netgear, Huawei, Sony, Grundig and Energy Sistem, among others.

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HP adds to x360 Laptop Range

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HP announces additions to the x360 laptop range under both Spectre and Elite banners-- specifically the Spectre x360 13, Spectre x360 15 and, for business customers, the EliteBook x360 1040 G5.

HP x360“Traditional boundaries between personal and professional lives are blurring. People want technology that seamlessly adapts to the way they live and work, as well as devices that allow them to express who they are as individuals,” the company says. “Our latest Spectre and Elite innovations deliver an unmistakable sense of style, while also setting new standards for performance, connectivity, and security. From the world’s longest battery life in a quad-core convertible to the world’s smallest and lightest business convertible, HP continues to raise the bar for innovation that enables amazing new PC experiences.”

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Asus Puts Wireless Charger in Zen AiO 27 Desktop

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The Zen AiO 27 is an Asus all-in-one PC aimed primarily at content creators and graphics professionals, meaning it offers beefy specs housed inside a base complete with a built-in Qi wireless charger for compatible mobile devices.

Asus Zen AiO 27Inside the aforementioned base are an Intel 8th gen Core i7-8700T processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and a 2TB HDD. The display is a 27-inch touch-enabled 4K UHD number able to handle 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, while ports include x1 Thunderbolt 3, x3 USB 3.1, x1 USB 2.0, x1 HDMI out and x1 HDMI in and x1 ethernet.

Asus says the base provides improved cooling and is easy to open, allowing customers to upgrade any components. It also features a monitor stand with twilt, swivel and height adjustment to ensure perfect viewing position, and the built-in wireless charger provides up to 7.5W of power.

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