Sonos might’ve been a bit ambitious when it promised both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support on the Sonos One smart speaker back in 2017: It’s been over a year now and while the speaker has seen a number of updates – including AirPlay 2 support – Google Assistant wasn’t among them. Unfortunately, according to a post on Sonos’ blog, that’s not changing anytime soon. “We’re very excited to see Google Assistant come to life on Sonos, and we know our customers are too.”Despite being asked abo

One of the mysteries surrounding the new Canon EOS R has been what the R in EOS R means, but now it looks like the riddle may have been solved. But that’s not all, as DCWatch also asked about how Canon’s EOS M range of APS-C mirrorless cameras fitted in alongside the new EOS R system. Canon commented that “since EOS R is a full-size system, it can not be downsized to EOS M size. EOS M has a role/existence value as an APS-C system”. That said, it doesn’t discount the possibility that we could see

Photographers would be lost without the raft of camera accessories that support their photo shoots. Here are some best camera accessories that deserve your attention. Best camera accessories 20181. The built-in foam shield also minimses wind noise, so it’s great for shooting on location in addition to indoor use. It costs next to nothing and packs away into a tiny space that makes its inclusion in any kit bag a no-brainer.

Dell always goes large on Black Friday, so it’s exciting to hear that the company is really pushing the boat out with its Dell Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this year. Here’s our pick of the best Dell deals and what date and time they go live. This deal goes live 9AM ET on November 23. This is just a selection of the Black Friday deals Dell has planned. You can sign up for Dell Black Friday deal alerts and Dell Cyber Monday deal alerts to make sure you don’t miss out.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station could soon benefit from boosted computing capabilities thanks to a major breakthrough from HPE. The computing giant has revealed it has completed test on a new system that could revolutionise the way computers are used in space, and is now teaming up with NASA to launch the devices. The new Spaceborne Computer recently finished a one-year test period, and is the first commercial supercomputer to survive the incredibly tough conditions seen on the

Ford has developed a fully automated version of the traditional blacksmithing technique of hot-forming, using robots, giant furnaces and lasers hotter than lava to build safer cars. Harder, better, strongerThe cell’s components are made from boron steel (the strongest steel used in the automotive industry), which is heated to almost 1,000C in a 40-meter long furnace. Specially built heat-resistant robots transport the pieces to a 1,150-tonne press, where they are shaped and cooled in less than t

Microsoft’s live streaming platform, Mixer, is getting a big ol’ update today with a host of new user-focused features – and a number to come down the line too. Launched as ‘Beam’ in 2014, the live-stream platform was quickly snapped up and rebranded by Microsoft to launch its own competitor to Twitch. Viewers earn Sparks currency by watching live-streamsMixer’s on-site Sparks currency – which is earned by watching or engaging with streamers’ broadcasts – can be used to purchase these Skills. St

Picture credit: Tanner SchaafA massive new 12-inch screen is the centerpiece of the 2019 RAM 1500 truck, a redesigned model with plenty of extra safety and tech features (some a first-ever). This is the largest screen ever in any truck, and it’s a great way to experience how tech is evolving in vehicles. Size mattersMy favorite feature on the massive screen is when you access XM radio. On most stations, the album cover for the artist and song you are listening to appears in the big screen. I tes

Just when we thought we’d heard it all, Super Smash Bros. Today’s Nintendo Direct was fully dedicated to the incoming Smash Bros game, which launches on December 7 and is sure to be a big seller over the coming months. In it, the final two fighters were revealed to be Street Fighter’s Ken – an Echo Fighter of Ryu with more kicking – and the fire-fighting type Pokemon Incineroar, rounding off the list to 74 total fighters at launch. You’ll need to pre-order the game for this one, though, so if yo

Jaybird has announced a new model of in-ear headphones for serving the needs of endurance runners and athletes – the Tarah Pro. Launched today, the new Pro Series range will build on Jaybird’s current line-up of sport-focused wireless earbuds, including the Jaybird X3 and Jaybird Tarah. the Tarah Pro is also both sweatproof and waterproof with an IPX7 rating, meaning it can withstand water submersion up to 1m deep for up to 30 minutes. Based on consumer feedback and testing with professional ath

Meet NodePanel 2:Better game server hosting, built with gamers in mind. We’ve created a unique control panel that provides you with real-time access to your servers. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore gamer, parent, or just getting into gaming; NodePanel is easy to use.

Royole – a company based in California – have announced the Royole FlexPai that’s set to be the first commercially available foldable smartphone. Beating the big gunsThis is the “world’s first foldable screen phone” released by Rouyu Technology, which will use the Snapdragon 8150 processor, but its design is very rough, just to seize the “first”, this is a futures product. There are three different versions of the foldable phone too with one sporting 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the other

We’ve also just seen what is probably set to be the world’s first commercially available foldable phone called the Royole FlexPai. The LG rumor is according to reliable leaker Evan Blass, who tweeted that “LG plans to unveil a foldable phone at its 2019 CES keynote.” CES 2019 takes place from January 8-11, so that’s not long to wait. I can’t speak for Samsung……but I do know that LG plans to unveil a foldable phone at its 2019 CES keynote.31 October 2018A foldable mysteryOf course, even if LG

Over a year after Jagex announced Old School Runescape would be available on mobile, the beloved MMORPG is finally available to download for free on your iOS or Android smartphone. In order the play Old School Runescape on your phone, you’ll need either iOS 10 or later, or Android 5.0 or later. Not the originalIf you were hoping for another chance to play the original beta version of Runescape, which launched in the early 2000’s (now known as Runescape Classic), you might be disappointed – Old S

One of the main advantages of self-driving vehicles is the ability to get work done during the time you’d normally be driving. However, if you suffer from motion sickness, that could leave you feeling green around the gills. To solve that problem, Jaguar Land Rover is developing a system for autonomous cars that will detect motion sickness in individual passengers and automatically adjust settings until they feel better. The company collected over 15,000 miles of data on car sickness and tested

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed his plan to help every business in the world embrace digital technology quicker than ever before. Speaking at the Microsoft Future Decoded event in London today, Nadella revealed how “tech intensity” can help individuals and businesses alike to embrace technology in every facet of their lives. Referencing the company’s goal to empower everyone and every organisation in the world to do more with technology, Nadella laid out how “tech intensity” can do just

With the release of iOS 12.1, Apple has enabled the eSIM functionality on the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR which finally allows you to use two simultaneous mobile connections on your iPhone. Etisalat has already announced support for eSIM on these new phones and here is how you can enable it on your iPhone. Visit an Etisalat Office to get your QR codeAt the moment, you can’t activate eSIM over your phone and have to physically visit an Etisalat office to get a QR code. You can

What will those Galaxy S9 deals look like? How can I get the best Black Friday Samsung Galaxy S9 deals? You can expect deals to be plentiful on a Samsung Galaxy S9 unlocked handset itself with many more on contract options as well. What should I expect to pay for Galaxy S9 deals this Black Friday? If you want to compare across the whole smartphone landscape, here are all the best phone deals right now.

Waymo, the self-driving car arm of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has been granted a permit to start testing fully autonomous vehicles on public streets in California. California is a popular location for testing autonomous cars, but such trials usually take place on tightly controlled test tracks. Waymo is the first company to be given permission to test cars on real roads with no human drivers behind the wheel. Mountain View is home to more than a dozen autonomous vehicle companies, and has

Lasting a succinct 23 seconds in total, the short clip features Cavill in what appears to be a costume and makeup test set against a black background. The actor walks slowly walks into frame, looks straight into the camera, and then proceeds to take a drink from a flask – a potion perhaps? Get your first look at Henry Cavill in The Witcher! pic.twitter.com/1O2eWS1MkPOctober 31, 2018Fan reactions to the short video have been mixed, with many commenters bemoaning the quality of the actor’s wig and