Gadgets and Gaming
Apple Introduces All-New iMac
Apple has officially unveiled the all-new iMac featuring a compact design – 11.5 millimetres thin – enabled by the M1 chip. “M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip,” says Greg Joswiak, SVP of Worldwide Marketing at Apple. “With its striking design in seven stunning colours [green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver], its immersive 4.5K Retina display, the best camera, mics, and speakers ever in a Mac, and Touch ID, combined with the amazing performance of M1 and the power of macOS Big Sur, the new iMac takes everything people love about iMac to an entirely new level.” The new iMac also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality mics, and a six-speaker sound...
Dell Unveils the New Inspiron Laptop Lineup
Dell has unveiled its new lineup of Inspiron laptops – including the 13, 14 & 15-inch devices as well as the Inspiron 16 Plus. According to Dell, these laptops have been designed with a work-from-anywhere lifestyle in mind. They feature a nearly borderless display, expansive keyboard, larger keycaps and spacious touchpad to make it easier for viewing and smoother to navigate content. And to ensure users look their best while streaming online, Dell has included an HD webcam in the new line up with Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) hardware solution for quality video streaming. Inspiron 13, 14 & 15 /* custom css */ .tdi_3_878.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_878.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Every Inspiron from the 13-inch to 15-inch features easy-to-use technolog...
HHW Gaming: This Looming Issue Has PS3 & PS4 Owners Extremely Worried
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Not all gamers have moved to the next generation by copping a PS5 and are still gaming on the PS4, but a worrisome issue has folks concerned. Inside your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 are internal timing systems that could present a huge issue by making your PS4 games and all downloaded PS3 games unplayable on current hardware. The looming issue has been the talk of PlayStation and hacking circles for some time now, but it has recently picked up steam again after the recent announcement of only shutting down online stores for PSP, PS Vita PS3 online stores. Gamers are pointing out it’s just a matter of when this potential problem will rear its ugly head. The issue won’t affect your ability to play and re-download previously purchased...
airKAVE’s $349 Portable Air Filter Approved To Help Fight COVID-19 & Other Airborne Microbes
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: AIRKAVE / AIRKAVE PORTABLE AIR PURIFIER Despite what you see on your Instagram and Twitter timelines, COVID-19 is still here. While masking, social distancing, hand washing, and vaccines are significant steps in stopping the virus’s spread, airKAVE has a new tool that could assist in the fight. airKAVE’s Portable Air Filter, which is billed as the “world’s most advanced air purification system,” has now been approved to combat COVID-19, the company announced in a press release after passing the Characterization of Model AH01 Air Purification Device in Deactivation of Aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 test administered by MRIGlobal an independent, not-for-profit, contract organization based in Kansas City, Mo. Basically, that means the device can successfully neutral...
HHW Gaming: Cowabunga, ‘TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge’ Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dotemu / Tribute Games Back in March, fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were pleased to learn that their favorite heroes in a half-shell were returning in a retro-style beat-em-up adventure for PC and unspecified consoles. Now, we finally know one of them. Announced during Nintendo’s Indie World showcase, the game, which is a love letter to retro gamers, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. To game will have players take control of either Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, or Donatello to fight the Foot Clan, Bebop, Rocksteady, and, of course, the Shredder in the button mashing adventure. To celebrate the news, a new gameplay trailer was released showing each Ninja Turtle in action, giving us a glimpse of their special moves to dis...
HHW Gaming: PS5’s First Big System Update Coming Wednesday, Here Is What To Expect
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty It’s been a few months since the release of the PS5, and it’s finally getting its first big system update, and with it comes some much-needed relief for your console’s hard drive. Sony announced via its blog that PS5 owners could look forward to the console’s first big system update on Wednesday (Apr.14). New features coming to the next-generation console include external USB storage support for PS5 games and cross-generational share play between PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. As expected, the biggest news is the support for external USB drives for PS5 game storage. Something PS5 owners have been praying to the video game gods for. According to Sony, PS5 owners can move installed PS5 games from the internal SSD to a compatible USB ex...
Mictic’s Wearable Musical Device Allows You To Make Music Without Actual Instruments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mictic / Mictic Wearable Musical Device Making music with instruments without actually using instruments, sounds crazy right? Well, it’s honestly a reality, thanks to Mictic’s latest invention. Zurich, Switzerland-based company Mitic has introduced its Swiss-made XR wearable that amazingly turns your movements into actual sounds. You don’t have to be a musical genius or have picked up an instrument to use the device the company claims. Anyone can flourish while wearing the device. Source: Mictic / Mictic Wearable Musical Device So how does it work? Well, it connects with your smartphone via Bluetooth and will allow you the wearer to make sounds from different kinds of instruments like the electric guitar, drums, or cello and genre-based soundscapes like E...
HHW Tech Review: Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra Is The Best Smartphone On The Market…Right Now
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra New year, new Samsung Galaxy phone. But is the Galaxy S21 Ultra any different from the companies other offerings? Samsung left much to be desired with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, even though Samsung stuffed the phone with all kinds of features like space zoom that honestly was super gimmicky. Samsung went back to the drawing board with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and delivered one of the best smartphone experiences at a significantly lower price. Display & Design Source: Bernard Smalls / Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra One thing you’re always gonna get with any Samsung smartphone is a great display, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra easily delivers that with its 6.8-inch 120Hz Quad HD display. The screen on the S21 Ultra is the first o...
HHW Gaming: Lil Nas X Takes Trolling To Another Level With His ‘Twerk Hero’ Video Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty There is no one better at trolling on social media than Lil Nas X…period. The artist is having himself a very busy month thanks to his controversial hit record “MONTERO” (Call Me By Your Name) along with his “Satan Shoes” collaboration with MSCHF. Now he has a video game that should get people reacting as well. Wednesday (Apr.7), Lil Nas X announced his latest troll move, Twerk Hero, a free-to-play video game on your web browser developed by Roni Games that was created reportedly using the Unity engine. In the game, players take control of Lil Nas X with their mouse or trackpad. You have to hit moving arrows called “Temptations,” making him twerk to his song “MONTERO.” When you reach a certain amount of “Temptations,” you are transpo...
Samsung Is Bringing 5G Connectivity & Its Newest Galaxy Features Into Its New Affordable A Series Lineup
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Samsung / Samsung Galaxy A Series Getting a new smartphone isn’t cheap, especially one of Samsung’s latest Galaxy smartphones like the S21 Ultra 5G. The Korean tech giant understands that. Wednesday (Apr.7), the company unveiled its new Galaxy A Series lineup, and it’s making having a 5G capable smartphone with a great camera and a beautiful display even more affordable. The lineup consists of five models, the Galaxy A52 5G, A42 5G, A32 5G, A12, and A02s. Each one brings something different to the table, hoping to lure in the smartphone user who isn’t looking to break the bank on a new device. The three 5G capable A Series models all have a brand-new Fun Mode that features special AR Snapchat lenses, fingerprint sensor, face recognition, and 4K Video Snap...
Instax Mini 40 to Launch in South Africa
Fujifilm has announced that its newest entry-level camera, the Instax Mini 40 instant camera, would soon launch in South Africa. The Mini 40 embraces the old-school look and feel of film cameras thanks to its all-black leatherette body combined with a classic silver frame. Despite its retro looks, the Mini 40 incorporates the latest technology, as found on Instax’s Mini 11 and Square SQ1 instant cameras released last year. With the ‘Automatic Exposure’ function, for example, the Mini 40 automatically optimises the shutter speed, flash output and other settings according to the overall shooting conditions. This allows for balanced prints that are correctly exposed in both bright outdoor and low-light indoor environments. Users can also activate the ‘Selfie mode’ for taking selfies and ...
LG to Quit the Manufacturing and Sales of Smartphones
LG has announced that it is closing its loss-making mobile business unit – a decision approved by the board of directors. The tech company says this will allow it to “focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services”. According to LG, it will still provide service support and software updates for customers of existing mobile products for a period of time which will vary by region and it will also work with suppliers and business partners throughout the closure of the mobile phone business. Moving forward, LG says it will continue to leverage its mobile expertise and develop mobility-related technologies such as 6G to help further streng...
