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The post Network Drives at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . The were several new NAS systems on show at IFA 2018, along with updated versions of previous systems. Here is a rundown of what we saw. Note: This article may be updated at a later date. QNAP TS-251B NAS Price: Around $350 QNAP showcased it’s 2018 version of the TS-251B NAS system. Aimed at the home/home office market, the small NAS box has a few interesting features. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J3335 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor and a choice of 2GB or 4GB of RAM, its PCIe expansion slot adds a variety of extra functions. Onboard LAN is 1 Gigabit with dual RJ34 ports, but this can extend to 10 Gigabits via the QM2 PCIe expansion card. This card serves a dual purpose, as it can also house extra storage. Alongside the two drive bays, further storage is available through an M.2 SSD PCIe expansion card. Some flexibility is available here as the card can contain up to 4 M.2 SSDs, or 2 S...

The post Drones at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . IFA 2018, Europe’s largest consumer electronics show, had a lot of love for drones. From addressing the needs of drone photography enthusiasts to drones controlled by voice or gesture, here’s everything you need to know about those flying machines from IFA. The major launches came from two of the leaders in the drone space, DJI and Yuneec. DJI released two new sequels to their Mavic 2 series, one of which adds optical zoom while the other packs an excellent image sensor for serious drone photographers. Meanwhile, Yuneec stuck to what it does best: cram a ton of features into an affordable drone for the masses. DJI DJI’s two new launches, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, share most of their features except the camera attached to the drone itself. They even look the same except for the camera unit, where the Mavic 2 Pro looks rectangular and the Mavic 2 Zoom is circular. Other than th...

The post Cameras at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . If you’re not into Instant Cameras, the big announcement at IFA may be a series of rumored full-frame mirrorless cameras from Canon and Panasonic. For those interested in actual announcements, the bombshell revelation was the Mint line of instant camera products. Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 Instant Camera The new Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 Photo Printer takes Instant Camera portability to the next level. More so than other Instant Cameras, the Mint focuses on lighter weight, longer battery life, increased expandable storage size, and more. In fact, it can shoot 5o to 60 photos on a single battery charge and sport up to 256GB of expandable storage. The biggest advantage, though, that the Mint 2-in-1 has over its competitors is its best-in-class portability. Not only is the Mint 2-in-1 sleek, it can also comfortably fit inside of a coat or pants pocket. So how did Polaroid improve over last year’s products?...

The post Gaming at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . There were few new announcements in Gaming at IFA 2018. a few notable exceptions , most companies used their space to showcase their already existing product lines. Here is a run down of the best things on show for gamers at IFA 2018. Note: This article will be updated as the conference goes on. Acer Thronos The announcement with the most buzz at IFA 2018 was Acer’s new gaming chair. The “Thronos” was only unveiled to press in the days leading up to IFA and was absent for the rest of the conference. Here is what we know: Standing at over 1.5 meters tall and capable of sustaining 3 27” gaming monitors, the Thronos is imposing. Black steel, accented in blue or white, cage the user in a n adjustable chair capable of leaning back to 140 degrees. The bottom of the mount contains space for a Predator PC case, and also dynamic response to in game sounds. In short, you will feel every in game impact....

The post Headphones at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . Headphones are a dime a dozen, and distinguishing one pair from another can be tough when there are so many options out there. But a few companies at IFA 2018 managed to catch our interest with their new and upcoming headphones. Here are some of the best headphones releases and announcements you might want to know about. Audio Technica ATH-SR50BT Audio Technica’s latest ATH-SR50BT is sleek, comfortable, and well worth consideration. The most notable feature is Hear-Through, where you cover the left cup with one hand to instantly toggle active noise cancellation. The left cup is also touch sensitive, allowing you to adjust volume just by tapping it. It lasts about 25 hours on a full charge, and has additional settings that can be managed through Audio Technica’s Connect mobile app. Audio Technica is also releasing a cheaper ATH-SR30BT that’s also wireless Bluetooth and lasts up to 70 hour...

The post Home Networking at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . IFA brings with it an army of cutting-edge home networking products, ranging from super-fast gaming routers to hybrid Mesh-based wireless extenders with smart assistant capabilities. So are any of these worth buying going into 2018? TP-Link’s New 2018 Networking Products TP-Link, renowned for its Archer line of router, just announced a whopping seven new home networking products. Five of these make up the brand-new Deco line of mesh routers. The other two are the latest additions to its 802.11ax line of high-end gaming routers. TP-Link Deco M9 Plus, P7, M5, M4, and M3 TP-Link’s newest line of frisbee-shaped home routers includes the Deco, which consists of five models. The highest end version is the Deco M9 Plus which offers tri-band (5GHz) wireless connectivity along with ZigBee smart home integration, TP-Link’s Mesh networking technology, IFTTT integration, TP-Link’s parental control...

The post Wearables at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . When it comes to IFA expo, you can always expect a good turnout of new hardware announcements. This year only proves that rule. Among the new smartphones, laptops, VR, and smart home devices there’s one more section we could not ignore. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of best wearables that made their debut at IFA 2018. Fossil Group Emporio Armani Connected Release Date: September 2018 Price Range: Starts at $295 Emporio Armani Connected is not just a pretty exterior anymore. The 2018 edition is packed with useful features, like Google Assistant voice controls and waterproofing. However, its selling point is the big tech upgrades. The watch is now equipped with built-in GPS, heart rate tracking, and NFC payments.  But of course, style still matters. The watch is made from stainless steel, has both rubber and link bracelets to choose from, and additiona...

The post Home Computing at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . One of the biggest announcements at IFA this year, Europe’s consumer electronics show currently taking place in Berlin, Germany until September 5, is Intel’s launch of their refreshed 8th generation processor series. Simultaneously, laptop manufacturers like Asus, Acer, Dell, and Lenovo are releasing new hardware equipped with the new processors. Intel 8th Generation U-series and Y-series Processors Intel released two new laptop CPUs, both of which are based on the previous generation Kaby Lake processors. The Intel U-series “Whiskey Lake” runs at an ultra-low power 15 Watt. Meanwhile, the Y-series “Amber Lake” gets by with an extremely low power 5 Watt, which should significantly increase the battery life of devices equipped with this processor.  In contrast to their predecessor, they come with overhauled chipsets, that natively support USB 3.1, among other features mainly rele...

The post Smart Home Automation at IFA 2018: What’s New and What’s Hot? appeared first on BardTech . It’s been years since smart technology ushered in a new age of home comfort, but the best home automation offerings at IFA 2018 are pushing things to the next level. From thermostats to security cameras and beyond, we went to Berlin to see it all first hand. In this article, we’ll keep you on top of the hottest and most interesting smart home products and announcements that we come across. Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera The Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera ( available on Amazon ) distinguishes itself from other smart security cameras in its advanced object recognition. Rather than recording all the time, or sporadically recording any time a leaf blows by, it only triggers recording when it sees people, animals, and cars. As for the recording itself, the Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera can record locally to microSD (8GB card included) or remotely to Dropbox or even your own FTP server. D...