StarTech Intros Thunderbolt 3 Mini Docks

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StarTech presents a pair of miniature Thunderbolt 3 docking stations-- the TB3DKM2DP and TB3DKM2HD, both featuring two 4K 60p-capable display outputs, a USB-A header and a gigabit ethernet controller.

StarTech docksThe TB3DKM2DP offers x2 DisplayPort 1.2 ports enabled by the TI TPS65983, while the TB3DKM2HD has x2 HDMI 2.0 outputs enabled by the Parade PS176 controller. The docks also include x1 USB 3.0 connector driven via ASMedia ASM1042A and a a GbE header controlled by the Intel WGI210AT chip.

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Hisense Intros 80-inch Laser TVs

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Hisense announces a (relatively) lower-cost Laser TV-- the L5 Laser TV, essentially a short-throw projector with a built-in over-the-air (OTA) tuner and speakers able to beam an 80-inch image.

Hisense laser TVThe L5 is a smaller version of the 100L8D, a laser TV able to project a 100-inch 4K resolution image. Launched globally just in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the L5 promises 400 nit brightness and ships complete with a "custom-made" DNP high gain anti-light hard screen promising a clear imagery no matter the ambient light conditions.

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Sennheiser Takes to the Gym With CX Sport

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Sennheiser announces a pair of tethered wireless headphones aimed at more sporty customers-- the CX Sport, a set featuring splash- and sweat-resistant construction, as well as a number of comfort features.

Sennheiser CX SportThe headphones are designed to be worn with the cable either behind or in front of the neck. Ergonomic fins (in 3 size options) ensure earbuds stay in place, while 4 different ear adapters allow a comfortable fit. A cable organiser allows users to adjust cable length, and a clip holds the cable to clothing.

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Japanese eInk Typewriter Arrives Westward

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The Pomera is the kind of quirky device that can only be Japanese-- a pocket ePaper typewriter with a foldable design, perfect for what maker King Jim describes as "digital memos."

Pomera KeyboardEssentially a miniature word processor, the Pomera on offer in our part of the world is just one of a line of such devices that has been available the land of the rising sun since 2008. It features a 6-inch eInk display hidden within a tri-fold keyboard complete with "generously sized" keys set in a Japanese layout.

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OnePlus Presents OnePlus 6

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Following months of rumours the latest OnePlus smartphone gets an official reveal-- the OnePlus 6, a handset with a 6.3-inch OLED display featuring, as many current flagship phones do, a notch at the top.

OnePlus 6The OnePlus 6 shares other similarities with top-of-the-line smartphones apart from the notch. It also has an "all-glass" design with minimal bezels around the display, a OnePlus first. The display offers 2280 x 1080 resolution, while specs include a Snapdragon 845 processor, Adreno 630 graphics, up to 8GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. Power comes through a 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge fast charging.

Connectivity includes a USB-C port, headphone jack, Bluetooth 5 and support for x2 nano-SIM cards. Inside the aforementioned notch is a 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, while the rear-facing dual-camera array has a primary 16MP sensor and optical image stabilisation, while the secondary camera has a 20MP sensor. Both cameras have an f/1.7 aperture, and can record 4K video at up to 60fps, as well as super slow-mo 240 and 480fps video at 720p.

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