Mammotion is expanding its robotic lawn mower lineup for 2026, introducing three new models at CES that aim to simplify autonomous yard care for a broader range of homeowners. The company unveiled a new flagship model, the Luba 3 AWD, alongside smaller offerings in the Luba Mini 2 AWD and the Yuka Mini 2 series. Mammotion Luba 3 AWD The standout among them is the Luba 3 AWD, a high-end mower designed for large and complex lawns. It debuts a next-generation version of Mammotion’s Tri-Fusion Navigation System that combines LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for 3D mapping, RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) satellite correction for centimeter-level positioning, and AI-powered vision for real-time object recognition and obstacle avoidance. Unlike many older robotic mowers that rely on perimeter wires or basic camera systems, the Luba 3 AWD operates without any external equipment. The result is a mower designed to navigate open terrain, tree-lined lawns, and sloped landscapes with minimal setup. According to Mammotion, the Luba 3 AWD scans its environment in 360 degrees using horizontal and vertical LiDAR, identifies obstacles using dual 1080p cameras, and uses satellite correction data via NetRTK to stay precisely on course, even in challenging GPS environments. The Luba 3 AWD is designed to navigate open terrain, tree-lined lawns, and sloped landscapes. Mammotion The Luba 3 AWD is available in four configurations, covering properties from 0.37 to 2.5 acres. The top model can handle slopes up to 80 percent (38.6-degree inclines), navigate up to100 zones, and mow up to 7,000 square feet per hour. It also features all-wheel drive, dual cutting discs, a 15.8-inch cutting width, and an adaptive suspension system that can climb over 3-inch curbs. Pricing starts at $2,299, with availability beginning January 5 in the U.S., E.U., and U.K. Mammotion Luba Mini 2 AWD For homeowners with smaller yards–or tighter budgets–Mammotion is introducing the Luba Mini 2 AWD, which borrows several features from the flagship, including all-wheel drive, slope handling, and obstacle detection. It uses a tri-camera AI system and NetRTK, skipping LiDAR in favor of a simpler, compact design. This model covers up to 10,760 square feet (about 0.25 acres), supports multi-zone mapping, and includes a new side-mounted edge-cutting disc to trim closer to walls and fences, trimming within one inch of edges. The Luba Mini 2 AWD can trim within one inch of lawn edges. Mammotion Mammotion Yuka Mini 2 Also announced is the Yuka Mini 2 series, a more affordable robot mower with variants tailored to different yard conditions. Some Yuka models include full 360-degree LiDAR and vision navigation, while others stick with tri-camera vision alone. Most models include the same AI chip used across the lineup, offering object detection for pets, toys, and lawn furniture; plus, automated mapping through a smartphone app. Pricing for the Luba Mini 2 starts at 1,499 Euros, with U.S. and U.K. pricing to be announced later. Select models will be available immediately in the U.K. and the E.U., with others opening for preorder in North America from January 5. The Yuka Mini 2 series features variants tailored to different yard conditions. Mammotion Mammotion’s announcement comes as robotic mowers continue to evolve beyond their early limitations, with manufacturers adopting technologies once reserved for self-driving cars and high-end robot vacuums. While camera-based navigation has been standard in earlier models, new systems incorporating LiDAR and RTK offer higher precision, especially in environments with trees, fences, or subject to inconsistent GPS satellite signals. If you’re attending CES in person, Mammotion is exhibiting its wares at Venetian Expo booth #51632. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robot lawn mowers. Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Rapid response times and customizable trigger paths Clear, flexible software 8.000 Hz polling rate for minimal latency. Smooth, pre-lubricated switches, and good housing insulation Hot-swappable PCB Housing made from 65 percent recycled plastic Cons High price Mediocre casing finish in places Rattling space bar Silicone feet are inflexible and prone to dust Our Verdict The Wooting 80HE, with its analogue keys, Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling rate, is a high-end mechanical gaming keyboard designed for FPS gamers who love to tinker. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Wooting 80HE Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices When a keyboard is hailed as the holy grail of competitive gaming, it deserves a closer look. The Wooting 80HE’s reputation precedes it. More than just an input device, its state-of-the-art technology gives you a real advantage in shooters like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. We put the highly coveted 80 percent gaming keyboard through its paces. Along the way, we examine whether its innovative analogue technology justifies the steep price tag of around $199.99, and if its recycled plastic housing lives up to the standards of a premium product. Wooting 80HE: Design and construction Even unpacking the Wooting 80HE is fundamentally different from dealing with conventional manufacturers. The company consistently focuses on modularity and sustainability, which means that you can build it yourself. The keyboard base and keycaps are supplied separately in some cases, so you first have to fit the high-quality PBT keycaps to the switches yourself. Although this takes a few minutes, it immediately gives you a deep understanding of the device and emphasizes the “DIY charm” of the brand. Friedrich Stiemer Our test model comes in a black casing made of PCR plastic. PCR stands for “Post-Consumer Recycled,” meaning the chassis is largely made of recycled plastic. This is good for the environment, but it does have some disadvantages in terms of feel. The Wooting 80HE appears robust at first glance, but the plastic housing does show a certain amount of give under heavy pressure, especially above the space bar. The material can be noticeably pressed in and occasionally responds with a quiet creaking noise. Anyone expecting the absolute rigidity of an aluminum block will either have to adjust their expectations or dig deep into their pockets and purchase the optional metal casing. Friedrich Stiemer The manufacturer also goes its own way when it comes to ergonomics. Instead of relying on classic folding feet for height adjustment, the keyboard comes with various silicone pads. These pads are attached to the underside without tools to adjust the angle of inclination to 2.8, 6, or 10 degrees. Although this solution ensures a non-slip stand, it’s impractical in everyday use. The rubber feet attract dust almost magically and can come loose if you frequently move the keyboard around on your desk. Friedrich Stiemer Wooting 80HE: Technology and features The real highlight of the Wooting 80HE lies hidden under the keycaps. No classic mechanical contacts are used here, which only have an “on” or “off” function. Instead, Wooting uses Lekker V2 magnetic Hall-effect switches. This allows the keyboard to measure exactly how deep a key is pressed, which is anywhere from 0.1 to 4.0 millimeters. Friedrich Stiemer This analogue recording enables functions that make conventional gaming keyboards feel outdated. The most important feature for gamers is undoubtedly “Rapid Trigger.” Unlike normal switches, which first have to pass a fixed point before resetting, the Wooting 80HE’s reset point adapts dynamically. As soon as you lift your finger, the signal is interrupted. If you press it down again, it’s immediately triggered again. The result is an extremely fast reaction time, which can offer a noticeable advantage in terms of precision, especially during fast sideways movements in shooters (known as strafing). Friedrich Stiemer In addition to top-tier performance, the analogue technology also allows controller-like control. In racing games, for example, you can fine-tune the throttle and steering depending on how deeply you press the buttons. This technology is supported by an extremely high polling rate of 8,000 Hz. This means that the Wooting 80HE reports its status back to the PC 8,000 times per second. Even if this difference to conventional 1,000 Hz keyboards is barely perceptible to the average gamer, it gives professionals the reassuring feeling that the hardware isn’t a technical bottleneck. Keep in mind, however, that a cable connection is absolutely necessary for this speed. You’ll have to do without wireless features such as Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz radio. Friedrich Stiemer Wooting 80HE: Software Wooting’s “Wootility” software manages all these complex features in an exemplary manner. A big advantage here is that you don’t have to download an installation file if you don’t want to. The tool runs entirely as a web app directly in the browser and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux across platforms. Friedrich Stiemer You can configure the trigger point for each individual button on the Wooting 80HE through its clearly organized interface. Whether you want the WASD keys to react the instant you touch them or the space bar to trigger only when fully pressed, the choice is entirely yours. RGB lighting and key assignments are also controlled here, stored directly in one of the keyboard’s four internal memory profiles. Although Wooting offers advanced scripting functions for perfect “counter-punishing” (known as “Snappy Tappy” or SOCD), you should exercise caution here. Game developers such as Valve have begun to block such automated input aids in titles like Counter-Strike 2. However, the core functions like rapid trigger and analogue triggering remain unaffected and continue to be legal competitive advantages. Friedrich Stiemer Wooting 80HE: Typing feel and gaming performance In everyday use, the Wooting 80HE shows two faces. When simply typing, it surprises with a very pleasant feel. The Lekker switches are well lubricated, gliding smoothly without scratchy feedback. Thanks to several layers of insulation in the casing, the acoustics are rich and comparatively quiet, which makes it perfectly suitable for office use. However, there is one acoustic outlier: the space bar. Compared to the other keys, it sounds much hollow, loud, and can rattle. Given the price, this is annoying, although experienced users can improve this themselves with a little grease on the stabilizers. Friedrich Stiemer When you switch from a word processing program to a game, the keyboard really comes into its own. In our gaming test, controlling the game character felt incredibly direct and instantaneous. Stopping and shooting happens at the exact moment the thought reaches your finger. It’s difficult to describe, but anyone who has experienced Rapid Trigger on the Wooting 80HE often finds conventional mechanical keyboards sluggish in comparison. The keyboard almost gives the feeling of artificially shortening your own reaction time. For competitive players who want to get the most out of their gaming, this feedback is worth its weight in gold. Friedrich Stiemer Read...

Microsoft’s big focus for Windows is AI integration. Meanwhile, Valve has been not-so-quietly pilfering the entire PC gaming ecosystem from Microsoft, turning the Linux-based SteamOS into a real competitor to Windows. In a few years, gaming laptops may run SteamOS instead of Windows. And Microsoft has no one to blame but itself. Valve’s big PC gaming push is bigger than the Steam Deck handheld, with a new Steam Machine living room PC. PC gaming — even PC games designed and written first and foremost for Windows — is now much bigger than Windows. Surprise, Microsoft: While you were focused on Xbox consoles and cloud gaming, Valve stole your crown jewel. Valve started its push with SteamOS back in 2013 For years, PC gaming has been one of the big reasons to use a Windows PC. Let’s be honest: Apple never took gaming seriously on Macs. Google wasn’t much better, either: The Steam for Chromebooks experience is about to be axed. Microsoft poured so much energy into Xbox consoles as a separate platform from Windows. Valve’s first big attempt to decouple PC gaming from Windows was the original version of its Linux-based SteamOS operating system, released back in 2013. A wave of Steam Machine living room consoles from partners followed shortly thereafter. SteamOS launched in the era of Windows 8, when it looked like Windows might become a locked-down, iPad-style operating system with a focus on touch screens, blocking Valve from offering Steam on Windows. (Steam never ran on the Arm-based Windows RT. Only Microsoft’s own desktop apps, like Microsoft Office, ran on that platform.) Asus/Valve Valve ported its own games — Half-Life 2, Portal, and all that good stuff — to Linux, and Valve’s focus was on convincing game developers to port their games to Linux. In 2013, SteamOS didn’t take off. People didn’t want to buy Steam Machine PCs from partners, and most game developers didn’t want to invest resources in porting their games to an operating system few people were using. But SteamOS helped increase the industry pressure on Microsoft, and the company was forced to pivot and keep Windows an “open” operating system that wasn’t locked to its own Store, like Windows RT was. Microsoft discontinued Windows RT. But, while Steam Machines vanished from the shelves and Microsoft seemed to be playing ball with Windows, Valve kept Steam working on Linux. And Valve had a better plan up its sleeves. Valve’s Proton changed the whole industry The game changer was Valve’s Proton compatibility layer, initially released in 2018. It’s software built into Steam that lets you run Windows games on SteamOS and other Linux-based operating systems. Proton is based on Wine, a Windows compatibility layer for Linux and macOS that has been around for decades. Proton was intriguing at the time, but the initial version wasn’t earth-shattering. I’ve been using Wine since the early 2000s, and it’s always been flaky. Lots of companies have dabbled with Wine, but Valve put in serious effort and stuck with it. Chris Hoffman / Foundry Proton kept improving, and Valve released the SteamOS-based handheld Steam Deck in 2022. To run on the Steam Deck, game developers needed their Windows games to perform well in Valve’s Proton environment on Linux. Now, the majority of games in my Steam library run on Linux. It’s automatic, and I don’t have to tweak anything. PC games often run better on Linux than Windows The industry tends to gloss over how crazy this is: Most Windows PC games now run on Linux, and the biggest name in PC gaming is pushing Linux as an alternative to Windows! Microsoft never expected this. And erstwhile Linux users like myself never expected Wine would become this usable. Benchmarks now show that PC games often perform better on SteamOS than Windows 11. I’ve experienced similar results when I use a handheld Windows PC like the Lenovo Legion Go S alongside my Steam Deck. I reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go 2, and Windows really held it back. Microsoft is struggling to catch up with Valve, scrambling to release a full-screen Xbox gaming experience optimized for handheld PCs in Windows. PC gaming is now bigger than Windows The secret to success is often just persistence. As of 2022, Valve was directly paying more than 100 open-source developers to work on Proton and other critical parts of the Linux-based SteamOS operating system, as Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais told The Verge. While Microsoft was testing a crypto wallet for Edge, getting excited about the metaverse, and pivoting to AI, Valve was putting serious work into SteamOS as a gaming platform. Anti-cheat software is one of the last strengths of Windows. Many multiplayer games demand kernel-level access to block cheating software. Proton can’t allow this, but game developers often want to support the Steam Deck, and Proton already supports anti-cheat software like Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye. Chris Hoffman / Foundry Plus, let’s be honest: Lots of gamers don’t want anti-cheat software to have deep access to their PCs, anyway. These programs function a lot like a rootkit, and Steam now requires developers disclose this on their store pages. If SteamOS doesn’t support this, that may be an advantage, even if it can’t run every game. But, aside from that, Valve has made huge inroads. While Microsoft has been focused elsewhere, most of the PC gaming ecosystem has become portable — something that can move between PCs running Windows, SteamOS, and other Linux distributions. The future: SteamOS for more than gaming? SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system. While Valve has focused on the Big Picture experience for handheld PCs and the forthcoming Steam Machine hardware, you can use SteamOS as a desktop operating system today. Valve gets to piggyback on the whole desktop Linux ecosystem, which is surprisingly mature these days. SteamOS has a desktop environment running KDE Plasma, and you can leave the Steam interface and use it as a desktop PC to run Linux software, including web browsers like Firefox and Chrome. You can install it on a gaming PC, if you want. You can even use the Steam Deck as a desktop PC with a dock. Chris Hoffman / Foundry When Valve’s new Steam Machine launches in 2026, I bet lots of people are going to use the desktop environment to get a Linux-based desktop experience on their TVs. The future could involve laptops and desktop PCs running SteamOS — why not? You can already install them on a desktop PC today! Microsoft is less invested in native Windows apps and more invested in cross-platform web apps, anyway. PC gaming was one of Microsoft’s big moats — the reason you picked Windows is because it was compatible with your hardware and could run all those PC games, even if you were interested in Linux. Windows is about to lose that advantage. And PC manufacturers are beginning to install SteamOS on their own devices. SteamOS is ready to compete on Arm PCs, too Valve is even ready for PCs with Arm processors instead of traditional x86 ones from Intel or AMD. Valve’s Steam Frame is the first Arm PC that will run SteamOS, and it happens to be a standalone VR headset. Valve has been funding the Fex emulator, and SteamOS devices running on Arm hardware will have a version of Proton with a built-in Fex emulator to run Windows PC games written for traditional x86 CPUs on Arm-based versions of Linux. As Valve’s Griffais recently said: “In 2016, 2017, there was always an idea we would end up wanting to [run PC games on Arm hardware], and that’s when the Fex compatibility layer was started, because we knew there was close to a decade of work needed before it would be robust enough people could rely on it for their libraries.” Valve is ahead on gaming handhelds, and now Windows vs. SteamOS looks like the next great console war. At this point, Microsoft can’t put the genie back in the bottle. Microsoft could get serious about gaming on Windows, improving the handheld gaming experience, boosting performance, and turning the next Xbox into a PC that can run PC games from Steam. Microsoft will be competing with Valve either way. Windows is no longer the only choice for PC gaming. It’s funny: Windows 8 seemed designed to cement Microsoft’s hold on Windows as an application platform, and now Microsoft has less control of it than ever. Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Extremely low weight (39 grams) Very precise and fast sensor Optical switches with a clean click feel Sturdy workmanship despite lightweight Construction Switchable 8,000 Hz polling rate Cons Short battery life, especially at high polling rates Open underside susceptible to dust No comfort features like RGB, Bluetooth, or additional buttons Less suitable for large hands High price Our Verdict Ultra-light, precise, and fast, the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium packs impressive performance into just 39 grams of wireless technology. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Pulsar Gaming Gears X2 CL CrazyLight Medium Wireless Retailer Price $129.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices Can you build a wireless gaming mouse that weighs less than a chicken egg? Pulsar pushes the limits with its X2 Crazylight Medium, an FPS-focused mouse that weighs just 39 grams. In this review, we’ll explore whether this featherlight wonder delivers in real-world gameplay. Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium: Design and features The Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium lives up to its name: the mouse only weighs around 39 grams, which is almost unbelievably light for a wireless mouse. By comparison, even ultra-light competitors like Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight 2 at around 60 grams or Razer’s Viper V3 Pro at 54 grams are about 20 grams heavier. Pulsar achieves this weight through careful internal weight savings. The result? The Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium feels surprisingly stable despite its lightweight design. The housing neither creaks nor rattles during everyday use, and the buttons sit firmly without any annoying wobble. Friedrich Stiemer The surface is matte and smooth, which makes for a pleasant feel, but it can become a little slippery with very sweaty hands. Optional grip tapes help here. It would have been a nice touch if the manufacturer had included them by default. The shape and dimensions of the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium follow the popular Pulsar X2 design in a slightly shrunken version. The Medium model is around 12 centimeters long, 6.3 centimeters wide, and has a flat, symmetrical body. This allows the mouse to sit comfortably in the hand, especially for claw-grip and fingertip players. Those with medium-sized or small hands will find the low, wide shape extremely comfortable. The mouse doesn’t completely fill the hand, but it provides plenty of control for quick movements. On the other hand, the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium may feel a little small for larger hands. Pulsar also offers a large and a mini version. Friedrich Stiemer Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium: High-end sensor Despite its minimalist design, Pulsar doesn’t skimp on top-level technology. At the core of the mouse is Pulsar’s exclusive XS-1 sensor, which is based on Pixart’s PAW9350. This optical sensor supports an impressive 32,000 DPI resolution, 750 IPS, and 50 G acceleration. That’s more than enough for extreme sensitivity settings or even 360-degree spin shots in shooters. Friedrich Stiemer Pulsar also offers an optional polling rate of 8000 Hz (8 kHz) via 2.4 GHz radio. By default, the mouse transmits at 1000 Hz, which is already very responsive. However, if you want every possible millisecond and have the right hardware, you can increase the polling rate up to 8000 Hz using a separately sold dongle. Currently, only a few mice like the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 (Lightspeed 2) support such a higher wireless rate out of the box, without replacing the receiver. In practice, the difference is only noticeable in professional esports or with high FPS displays. For most users, 1000 Hz is preferable given the potential side effects… but more on than later! Friedrich Stiemer It’s especially pleasing that Pulsar uses specially developed optical switches, which should last up to 100 million clicks and is designed to prevent double-click problems. The click feel and mouse wheel are subjectively different from mechanical switches. In the case of the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium, we noticed slightly less “rich” feedback, but clearly defined scroll steps. This is largely a matter of taste, though. Friedrich Stiemer Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium: Tiny battery Speaking of side effects, the radical lightweight construction does have its drawbacks. In order to reduce the weight so drastically, Pulsar has cut corners, especially with the battery and the base of the housing. The battery is tiny. Pulsar itself claims a battery life of up to 65 hours, but this figure is probably only valid under the best conditions. In everyday use, you’ll have to charge the mouse more often than usual, especially when using high polling rates. The battery drains rapidly, sometimes after less than 10 hours of continuous use. In 1000 Hz mode, the mouse lasts a few days depending on the usage profile. In our experience, it lasted around five to seven days with average gaming time. This result is fine, but it’s significantly shorter than other competitors. Logitech’s Superlight 2, for example, lasts up to 90 hours. Friedrich Stiemer The second compromise concerns the underside. The X2 CrazyLight has a skeletonized base plate to shave off some weight. In concrete terms, this means that, in addition to the PTFE gliding feet (Pulsar supplies smaller “dot” skates in the package), there are recesses through which you can see inside–even the battery is partially exposed. While this design saves on weight, it also exposes the electronics to dust and dirt. This isn’t a major problem in a clean gaming environment, but we’d recommend not using the mouse on dirty or crumbly surfaces. In more unusual scenarios, you could theoretically push the battery through the openings, but this is unlikely to happen in normal use, unless you finger the underside of the mouse with sharp objects. Overall, we find the compromise acceptable. Most gamers will appreciate the weight advantage more than a fully closed base plate. Friedrich Stiemer Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium: Performance In FPS use, the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium delivers immediate, almost weightless handling. Fast flick shots are precise, and changes in direction feel effortless thanks to the mouse’s low weight. The combination of a high-precision sensor and optical switches creates a direct, responsive gaming experience, which is especially noticeable in titles like Valorant or Counter Strike. You also benefit from the precise fine control in tactical shooters, as even slow, deliberate movements are tracked accurately. Friedrich Stiemer Away from shooters, the mouse still performs reliably. In MOBAs like League of Legends, you benefit from the fast responsiveness of the buttons, although the limited number of additional buttons may be a drawback for some folks. In action RPGs like Diablo, the mouse feels comfortable even during longer sessions thanks to its lightweight casing. The precise tracking also makes it well suited for creative tasks, such as image cropping or detailed work in graphics programs. The symmetrical shape supports smooth control, making long office or browsing sessions comfortable and effortless. Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros Very quick to alert on smoke Easy to set up (assuming you have the infrastructure) Some users might find the additional features of value Cons Motion sensor isn’t particularly useful Slow to send mobile notifications about smoke situations Alerts are hard to silence Our Verdict The Place Any Space smoke detector is stuffed with features—and some of the even pricier models in the product line offer even more—but we’re not sure that justifies their high price tags. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Place Any Space Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices When it comes to home safety and fire protection devices, should you have a different detector for each room, one that takes into consideration the typical activities that take place there? That’s the question Gentex seeks to answer with its Place series of safety devices, maintaining that your kitchen, the children’s nursery, and the garage each deserve purpose-built smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. It sounds logical, at least on paper, but the prices Gentex expects to fetch for its line of Wi-Fi-connected (hardwired for power and interconnected) Place smart home devices—some of which also feature integrated security cameras—could spike  the idea before it gets off the ground. The Place Any Space reacted to smoke faster than any other smoke alarm I can recall testing. Specifications As indicated above, Gentex doesn’t build just one Place detector, it offers four models, each designed with a specific room in mind, although they are all equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, temperature and humidity sensors, and smart nightlights. Each of these devices also has localized voice alerts and a low-frequency sounder that’s said to be more effective at waking deep sleepers and hearing-impaired individuals. The Any Place, reviewed here, is the most straightforward of the lot. It detects both smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) in addition to the other features listed above. The Kitchen model detects smoke and CO, and it adds natural gas detection (but not propane, which many rural homes use). The Garage model has a CO detector, an integrated camera, and an intercom, but it replaces the smoke detector with a heat detector to avoid false alarms. It doesn’t include air quality monitoring, but it detects and alerts to the presence of VOCs. The Nursery model delivers the most features of the four SKUs, incorporating a security camera, an intercom, air quality and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) monitoring, and a white noise generator as well as a smoke and CO detector. Once again, Place alarms must be hardwired for power, and they can be interconnected to each other. Each one gets backup power in the form of two pre-installed lithium AA batteries. The detectors are rated to last the industry standard 10 years; the backup batteries might require periodic replacement over that time. The devices connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, and you’ll interact with them using the Place mobile app. Installation and setup The Place Any Place smoke and CO alarm must be hardwired to electrical power. Every model in the Place lineup can be interconnected for maximum safety.Christopher Null/Foundry As a hardwired product, you’ll need to install the Place Any Space Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector where you have access to basic two-wire house wiring (a ground wire is not required); plus, interconnect wiring if you plan to chain together multiple Place alarms. Building codes vary by region, but the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 1989 declared that newly constructed homes are required to have hardwired and interconnected smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside of sleeping areas. The alarm includes a small bracket plus the bolts and wire nuts needed to mount the alarm to an electrical box. A small clip-in wiring harness bridges your home’s bare wiring to the detector. All told, physical installation is not at all taxing, unless your electrical box is particularly crowded and/or hard to reach (as can happen when detectors are mounted on high ceilings). Once connected to power, the Place app is used to onboard the detector to your network. The app itself isn’t easy to find (use the QR code in the manual to avoid sifting through thousands of apps named with some variation of “place”), but once installed, it’s easy to complete the setup process. A Bluetooth connection auto-discovered my detector, after which I input a few credentials to bridge it to my Wi-Fi network. You will need to create an account (with a verified email address) to complete the process. Using the Place Any Space Smart Smoke + CO Alarm The Place Any Place smoke and CO alarm has localized voice alerts and a low-frequency sounder that’s said to be more effective at waking deep sleepers and hearing-impaired individuals.Christopher Null/Foundry Since it lacks the bells and whistles of the more room-centric smoke alarms that Place offers, the Place Any Space works largely like any other smart smoke detector. Testing with canned smoke caused the alarm to activate quickly, faster than I’ve encountered with any other smoke alarm I can recall testing. The unit is designed with a particularly low-frequency siren, which Place says improves audibility for those with hearing loss. It’s also extremely loud. While the unit purports to have two cautionary alert levels that the device goes through before the alarm sounds, I didn’t encounter these in my testing because the alarm sounded so rapidly. It took about 30 seconds for a push alert to be sent to my mobile phone, which seems very slow. Silencing the alarm is a different story. Even after the smoke cleared, the alarm kept sounding, and it took several presses of the test button (which is oddly touch-sensitive, not a physical button) to quiet the siren. The app can also be used to hush an alarm. However, even after silencing the alarm, the unit continued to chirp periodically, ostensibly an indicator that there was still smoke in the room. This continued for several minutes until I was ultimately forced to disable the alarm altogether by unplugging it from wall power and removing the batteries. The Place app is well done, but the smoke and CO alarm can overwhelm you with motion alerts.Christopher Null/Foundry I’m unsure if this is the intended operation of the alarm, but it was certainly maddening and unlike any other smoke alarm I’ve reviewed. Memo to Place: If someone presses the silence button or uses the function in the app, hush should mean hush—completely. The app includes perhaps minimally useful measurements of temperature and humidity, and it even tracks this data by day, week, and month. The nightlight feature (which can be activated either by low ambient light levels or motion detection) is a nice touch, and it can even be configured to illuminate in the color of your choice. Beyond this, the motion detection feature isn’t otherwise all that useful. Located in a high-traffic area, I found the motion sensor sent dozens of alerts per day to my phone, but there’s no context for these alerts and nothing much you can do with them, nor is there even a way to set them to activate only during certain hours. In the absence of a larger security-centric environment, I quickly got overwhelmed with the flood of unhelpful notifications. Should you buy the Place Any Space Smart Smoke + CO Alarm? With its per-room, do-it-all smoke detectors, Place seems to be hoping to take a position where its hardware becomes the centerpiece of your smart home. Unfortunately, I’m not sure the concept really works, as these devices just don’t do enough to merit having that responsibility. They’re also very, very expensive. The Any Space unit, at $139 (at press time, available only at Home Depot), is in the same realm as the $130 First Alert SC5, which connects directly to the powerful Google ecosystem. The additional units in the series are, however, outrageously expensive, running $250 (Kitchen), $300 (Garage), and $350 (Nursery). And remember that the Nursery model contains an embedded camera, an idea that doesn’t come across to me as a particularly smart idea, given concerns that visitors might feel they are being spied upon by a device with a hidden camera. If you have absolutely no other smart home gear, a Place smoke detector might make some level of sense. The per-room concept is interesting; but in its current incarnation (and price level), it just doesn’t work all that well. Ultimately, I expect that most users will be better off with simpler, less expensive devices, regardless of what room they’re putting it in. In other words: If you need a camera, get a camera. Read...

Ten years ago, the answer to the question of whether you should get fixed broadband or settle for mobile was simple: Yes, you should, as long as it is technically possible and not outrageously expensive. Mobile broadband was an emergency solution for summer cottages and houses in rural areas where the fiber network did not reach, and a backup system for those who needed constant connectivity even if the regular connection was down. Today, both 4G and 5G networks have been rolled out and cover large parts of the country. Operators selling mobile broadband promise speeds of up to 1Gbit/s — more than many fixed connections. Does this mean that you can just as easily choose mobile broadband and ignore fiber? We all know that mobile networks have different coverage in different places, and that speeds can vary widely. Sometimes you can barely download emails on your mobile phone, other times you can stream films and play fast online games like Fortnite. How can you decide for yourself if mobile broadband can meet your needs? To answer this question, I’ve enlisted the help of researchers Anna Brunström, professor at Karlstad University, and Mikael Gidlund, professor at Mid Sweden University. Tianji Buqi How it works Apart from the fact that both fixed fiber broadband and mobile broadband can achieve bandwidths of hundreds of megabits per second — and thus qualify as broadband — they are two fundamentally different technologies. The differences are fundamentally about the way the technologies are built: Fiber carries light through a physical cable, while 5G uses radio and has to compete for space in the air. “A practical but often underestimated difference is that fiber is delivered directly into the house, while mobile broadband first has to get through the outer walls before the router even makes contact,” says Mikael Gidlund. Anna Brunström, professor at Karlstad University.Karlstads universitet Anna Brunström says that fiber normally provides more stable speeds and more even latency (delay), as each customer has their own physical connection. With mobile broadband, all users share the total capacity of the mobile network. Therefore, mobile broadband is more affected by location, time, and load. Another difference is that mobile broadband often uses something called Carrier-Grade NAT, a feature that allows many subscribers to share a few public IPv4 addresses. Instead of your router getting a unique public address, it is often given a private address, while fiber packages often provide public addressing directly. This is important if you want to set up a server at home, for example. Mobile broadband, on the other hand, is more flexible and portable. It’s easy to get started and you can often take the subscription with you to different locations. Mikael Gidlund summarizes the differences between fixed and mobile broadband as follows: ParameterFixed fiber connectionMobile broadband (4G/5G)StabilityVery high and predictable. Capacity is in practice dedicated.Variable as capacity is shared by all users in the same cell. Walls, load and distance affect.DownloadingStable high speeds even in heavy local use.Can be very high in good coverage, but drops when many people use the cell at the same time.ChargingOften symmetric or close to symmetric — important for work, AI generation, cloud services, backup.Significantly lower than the download and heavily affected by load.LatencyConsistently low and smooth. For games and real-time services.Higher and more variable. Affected by signal strength, load and distance.FlexibilityFixed solution tied to the address.Very flexible — can be taken, moved, and used in multiple locations. Could mobile broadband be better? At addresses where fiber is not already deployed, the simplicity of mobile broadband may trump the technical advantages of fixed connection. The cost can also be significantly lower in situations where you would have to bear the cost of digging and laying the fiber cable to the house yourself. Mobile broadband is also easy to take with you or activate at a new address, which makes it convenient and can be cost-effective if you want to use one subscription in several locations, such as your home and your vacation home or camper van. For many users, mobile broadband is fully capable of meeting their needs, although speeds and latency can vary more than fiber. In places where fiber is not available, mobile broadband can also provide a significantly better user experience than fixed broadband based on older technologies such as ADSL,” says Anna Brunström. Mikael GidlundTina Stafrén/Mittuniversitetet Mikael Gidlund also points to flexibility as a major advantage of mobile broadband, saying that users who mainly download (for example, surfing and streaming films) will not notice the mobile network’s more limited upload speed as much as those who, for example, play games or are on video calls. How can you decide what’s right for your situation? With fiber, it’s really only the price and the internet operator’s customer service that affect how well the connection works. When you choose a subscription, you can basically count on getting the promised speed, and it will normally not vary significantly. With mobile broadband, it’s much trickier and the situation can be completely different even for two neighbors. Always start by thinking about your household needs. How dependent are you on a stable connection at all times? What kind of services do you use and how many simultaneous users can you expect? Is it mostly downloads or do you also need to upload large amounts of data? If you need a public IP address, check that it is possible to get one for the subscription you are considering,” says Anna Brunström. Mikael Gidlund says that the performance you will get with mobile broadband depends on factors such as the environment, load, the operator’s network you choose, and the type of construction the house is built with. He recommends that anyone thinking of choosing mobile broadband should look at four things: 1. How well the network works where you live Thiago Japyassu It is rarely possible to test a subscription in advance, but you can still get a relatively reliable idea of how the connection will behave. The most practical way is to use a mobile phone from the same operator you plan to use and carry out tests where the router will be placed. It is important to measure at different times of the day, especially in the evening when the load is normally highest,” says Mikael Gidlund. Speed tests such as Fast.com work well for this purpose, while coverage maps should only be seen as a rough guide and are often over-optimistic. 2. How the house is constructed Mikael Gidlund says the material of the outer walls has a big impact on the speed of the mobile network inside the house. Many new houses have windows with energy glass covered by a metal film, which greatly attenuates the signal strength. In a modern passive house, the mobile signal becomes weak. An external antenna may be needed.Jörg Blobelt (CC BY-SA 4.0) This is a technical problem that does not depend on the operator, but on the laws of physics: The higher the frequency, the more difficult it is for the signal to penetrate materials. The fastest 5G networks use these higher frequencies. One way to get round the house design is to get an external antenna. In addition to being placed outdoors where the signal is stronger, it can be directional and have signal boosters. In some cases, this may be the only way to get a satisfactory mobile broadband speed. 3. Choice of operator The rollout of 4G and 5G is far from evenly distributed. Larger cities often have good 5G coverage. But in smaller communities and sparsely populated areas, 4G still provides the most practical coverage, and 5G may not be available at all or may only reach certain parts of the locality. Differences between operators are significant. It is not uncommon for one operator to perform excellently in a particular location, while another performs significantly worse despite similar coverage maps. Therefore, the choice of operator should be considered at least as important as the choice between fiber and mobile broadband,” says Mikael Gidlund. 4. How many people share the capacity? Cottonbro Studio All users connected to a given cell (i.e. a mobile mast) must share its total capacity. The more users and the more they try to do, the less capacity there is for each user. This is particularly noticeable in the evenings when many people are streaming films, if there is an event going on in the area so that more people than usual are present, in places where unusually many people are using mobile broadband instead of fixed, and in large apartment blocks. In other words, if you’re alone in a country house that happens to be close to a mobile tower, have few neighbors, and mainly use the internet during the day, you’re likely to get a much better experience than if you mainly want to watch Netflix in the evenings and live in a large apartment block. Are ‘unlimited’ mobile broadband plans really unlimited? Jean van der Meulen Anna Brunström says that most unlimited plans will be perceived as unlimited in normal use. But there are limits you can hit. For example, mobile broadband does not normally include roaming the country. There are also often clauses in the contract that limit abnormal use. If you “hit the cap” on your subscription, you typically get a reduced speed until the period is reset or the opportunity to top up. Always read the small print. Mikael Gidlund says that operators often have rules for so-called “fair use.” Those who use a lot of data in a short time may have their speed reduced, either temporarily during peak periods or until the end of the payment period. Evgeny Opanasenko A third option Anna Brunström points out that fiber and mobile networks are not the only technologies available to get an internet connection. Another option that has become viable in recent years is satellite internet. The most common consumer solutions, such as Starlink, rely on satellites orbiting close to the Earth with typical speeds around 50-200Mbit/s and latency around 20-50ms, which is sufficient for streaming, video conferencing, and everyday browsing. On the positive side, mobile broadband and satellite are also complementary, as satellite can work less well in densely populated areas where there is usually good mobile coverage. Areas with poorer mobile coverage often work well with satellite. Related content 6 things Starlink does better than regular home internet Never, ever put these 6 devices near your Wi-Fi router Are 5G laptops worth it? 7 key facts you need to know Read...

At a glanceExpert`s Rating Pros High transfer speed Compact design Many upgrade options HDMI connection Cons High price Increased power Consumption Our Verdict Even in its factory configuration, the QNAP TS-264-8G is an extremely fast NAS server for the 2.5GbE network. At the same time, it also commands a correspondingly high purchase price for the empty housing. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Qnap Turbostation TS-264-8G Retailer Price $439 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices The QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G network storage is a high-priced NAS enclosure for the home and home office. Nevertheless, the two-bay NAS server enjoys great popularity. We get to the bottom of the reasons in this review. Features: Plenty on offer ex works Two components immediately stand out on the QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G NAS system: The Intel Celeron N5095 processor with four cores and a clock speed of up to 2.9GHz. It comes with the graphics unit — Intel UHD Graphics — and is optimized for multiple, simultaneous tasks. It also comes with 8GB of RAM (DDR4 SODIMM). This ample RAM configuration can be expanded to 16GB with a second 8GB module — that’s quite a statement for a home server. In addition to classic 3.5-inch HDDs, the two hard drive bays can also accommodate the narrower 2.5-inch versions or SSDs. The QNAP TS-264-8G also offers flexible upgrade options: Thanks to the two M.2 slots, the network storage can be expanded with NVMe SSDs. They can be configured as caching accelerators, but also as additional storage space. A PCIe 3.0 slot is also integrated, which can be used to further expand the network storage using the manufacturer’s own expansion cards — for example, to add a 10GbE LAN port or additional NVMe SSDs. You can’t upgrade much more in this NAS class. QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G: There are many interfaces on the back of the housing. There is even a slot for a PCIe expansion card.Foundry There is a USB 3.2 Gen2 port on the front of the case, which is equipped with a copy function. At the rear, there is a standard USB-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, and one HDMI port. The HDMI port is intended to simplify virtualization applications by allowing a display to be connected so that the NAS system can then be used like a computer. Two 2.5GbE LAN ports round off the extensive features. The two Ethernet ports can even be combined via link aggregation. High output power of the QNAP TS-264-8G Even without upgrade options, the QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G NAS server proves to be powerful in the tests. Two NAS HDDs are used — more precisely the 3.5-inch Seagate Ironwolf ST4000NE001 models with 4TB capacity each, which are configured in a Raid 1 network. We only use one of the two 2.5 gigabit LAN ports for this purpose. Even the benchmark runs with NAS Performance Tester result in data transfer rates that are absolutely impressive: The QNAP model writes the 8,000MB package at a good 247MB/s and reads it at almost 285MB/s. It is even faster with smaller data packets — in the 400MB run, for example, with almost 252MB/s writing and a good 296MB/s reading. What is not self-evident: The high performance is confirmed in the practical runs. When copying the 4K film Tears of Steel back and forth, the QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G network storage achieves a good 223MB/s in writing and 261MB/s in reading. In both cases, these are new records in the test field. A good 42MB/s is also a top result when writing our 2GB backup. The TS-264-8G also ranks near the top with over 103MB/s when backups and films are written simultaneously. Uncomplicated setup You don’t need to be a NAS specialist to set up the QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G NAS server. The 3.5-inch HDDs can be attached to the holders without tools using clips. The network storage can be easily identified in the home network using the free Qfinder Pro tool, which you can download from the manufacturer(www.qnap.com/qfinderpro). In the test, the device is recognised as “Server not yet initialised”. As soon as you click on the notice, the commissioning process starts with basic steps such as firmware version check, account creation and time zone selection. You can also specify here whether you want to access the NAS system via automatic or static IP. As always with QNAP, you will receive a summary of the settings made before initialisation starts. Once the firmware has been installed, you will find a guide to the next steps on the right-hand side of the screen. For example, you create the storage pool, specify the raid mode and determine the snapshot storage allocation. Again, there is a summary before the storage pools are created. This takes time – it is best to give the NAS server time overnight. After that, specify your volume(s). The firmware interface of the QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G NAS server provides direct access to important areas such as the control panel.Foundry QTS firmware: Clear, with many apps You make the NAS settings in the QTS firmware. It is graphically organized — as is now the case with most NAS manufacturers. QNAP is known for its extensive app store — here called the App Center. This can be used to add additional features. For example, you can load media servers such as Plex, Minim, or Kazoo onto the NAS, but also protect the device against malware. The QTS firmware is comprehensive and offers all the important settings. Central areas such as “Storage & Snapshots” are located directly on the interface and can be accessed quickly — similar to the NAS competitor. Special feature: With this network storage, you can even switch to the QuTS hero operating system, which is particularly suitable for mixed storage consisting of HDDs and SSDs thanks to the ZFS file system. However, switching requires at least QTS version 5.2.1. Environment and health As always with 2.5GbE network storage, the power consumption is higher than with comparable 1GbE NAS systems. In the case of the QNAP TS-264-8G, we already notice this in the test when only HDDs are in the system. During operation, the measuring device shows up to 33.7 watts. And even in idle and sleep mode with 26.5 and 16.8 watts, the higher energy consumption is noticeable. The fact that the device still draws 1.9 watts when switched off is no longer very significant, although this value is also comparatively high. Even if the temperature in the housing rises under load, the air control works well, as the values remain in the green range throughout the test. QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G: Test results and technical data QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G : Test resultsTested firmware versionQTS 5.2.7.3297UHD movie write / UHD movie read (MB/s)223.40 / 261.41Backup write (MB/s)42.43Copy UHD film and write backup (simultaneously) (MB/s)103.53NAS performance tester: 100 MB write / read (MB/s)253.80 / 294.39NAS performance tester: 400 MB write / read (MB/s)251.67 / 296.11NAS performance tester: 8000 MB write / read (MB/s)247.31 / 284.89Installation / control panel / buttonsSimple / LEDs only / yes (copy)Changing the hard drive / changing the hard drive during operationWithout tools / yesStatus messages viaSignal tone / e-mail / SMSPower consumption: Idle / sleep mode / load / off26.5 / 16.8 / 33.7 / 1.9 wattsTemperature: Idle / load22 / 28.5 ° CelsiusOperating noise: Idle / loadQuiet / mediumDimensions (W × D × H) / weight (unequipped)113 x 228 x 170 millimetres / 1.6 kilograms View QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G at Amazon QNAP Turbostation TS-264-8G: FeaturesNumber of hard drive bays / built-in disks2 / 0Ports: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen2) / USB 2.0 / network / anti-theft protection2 / 2 / 2 / yesFile system(s)EXT4Memory: available / upgradeable8.192 MB DDR4 / yesProcessor (clock speed)Intel Celeron N5095 (Boost 2.9 GHz)Jumbo Frames SupportYesEncryptionYesScope of deliveryPower supply unit, power cable, LAN cable (1 ×), 6 × and 8 × screws (2.5 inch, SSD), Info Extended Warranty, Quick Installation Guide, Limited WarrantyIncluded programmesQfinder Pro (Download)Server services: FTP / Print / Webserver / WebaccessYes / no / yes / yesMedia server via: DLNA / UPnP-AV / iTunesYes / yes / noRaid modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 1 5 / Matrix / JBODYes / yes / no / no / no / yesIPV6 compatibleYes / yesInstallation of 2.5-inch HDD/SSD possibleYesExtrasSlot for PCIe 3.0 expansion card (5/10GbE), 2 × M.2 slotsInternetwww.qnap.com/deWarranty from the manufacturer36 months Read...

For today’s professionals, video editing is no longer a specialist craft reserved for post-production teams. It’s a daily tool—used by marketers shaping campaigns, educators building courses, founders pitching ideas, and creators publishing across platforms at speed. The challenge isn’t a lack of powerful tools. It’s finding software that delivers that power without slowing everything down. Wondershare Filmora V15 is built for professionals who want the best of both worlds: serious capability and frictionless usability. It doesn’t ask users to compromise. Instead, it brings advanced tools into a workflow that feels fast, intuitive, and surprisingly fluid. A smarter way to work, from the first click Filmora V15, from Wondershare, is anchored by a simple idea: professionals should spend time creating, not managing software. That philosophy comes to life in AI Mate, Filmora’s integrated AI assistant. Rather than forcing editors to dig through menus or tutorials, AI Mate responds to natural language commands—helping users generate content, find tools, refine audio, or adjust visuals instantly. It also acts as an intelligent guide, explaining features and workflows in context, right when they’re needed. For professionals juggling deadlines, this kind of responsiveness isn’t a novelty—it’s a productivity advantage. Wondershare AI that feels production-ready, not experimental Filmora V15’s AI upgrades go well beyond surface-level automation. With major foundational algorithm optimizations, the platform now integrates advanced models like Nano Banana Pro, Sora 2 and Veo 3.1, bringing serious generative power into a practical editing environment. AI image generation becomes sharper, faster, and more flexible, supporting native lossless output and precise aspect ratios. Text-to-video and image-to-video creation now deliver smoother motion, more realistic action, and stronger narrative coherence—key for professionals producing explainers, concept visuals, or branded content under time pressure. The difference is subtle but important: these tools feel dependable, not experimental. Solving the small problems that slow big projects Professional editing often isn’t about grand creative challenges—it’s about fixing the small issues that interrupt flow. Filmora V15 focuses heavily on removing those obstacles. AI Extend allows editors to seamlessly lengthen clips with text prompt, smoothing transitions and fixing pacing issues without awkward edits or reshoots. Smart Cutout, upgraded with more precise edge detection, makes subject isolation fast and clean, with optional outlines to draw attention where it matters. Together, these tools help professionals stay focused on storytelling instead of technical workarounds. Wondershare Audio control without the guesswork Sound quality is often what separates amateur content from professional output—and Filmora V15 treats audio with the respect it deserves. Loudness Normalization automatically aligns audio levels with platform standards, ensuring consistent volume across YouTube, social platforms, and internal presentations. Audio Gain adds flexible batch processing, making it easy to balance audio from different sources in minutes rather than hours. For professionals, this means fewer revisions, fewer complaints, and content that simply sounds right wherever it’s published. Precision, without intimidation Filmora V15 also introduces tools designed for professionals who care about detail but don’t want complexity for its own sake. The new Pen Tool allows editors to draw motion paths directly on screen, shaping curves, controlling speed, and crafting transitions with precision. Motion design becomes more expressive—and far more accessible. Animated Charts bring data storytelling into the timeline, turning spreadsheets into clean, animated visuals with minimal effort. For marketers, educators, and business teams, it’s a powerful way to communicate ideas clearly and convincingly. Wondershare A professional workflow that stays human Behind its clean interface, Filmora V15 supports advanced workflows typically found in high-end editing platforms: dual timelines, source and timeline previews, subprojects, multi-track audio exports, and AI-powered color matching across shots. Yet none of this feels overwhelming. The tools are there when professionals need them—and quietly out of the way when they don’t. The balance professionals have been waiting for Wondershare Filmora V15 doesn’t try to replace professional creativity with automation. Instead, it removes friction—so ideas move faster, decisions feel lighter, and results look polished without feeling overworked. The Premium version of Wondershare Filmora Video Editor costs just $6.67 a month or $79.99 a year, including 2,000 AI Credits, 100GB of Filmora Cloud Storage and much more. For professionals who demand power but value momentum, Filmora V15 hits a rare sweet spot: advanced editing that feels natural, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable to use. Watch how you can create engaging content with minimal effort on the Wondershare Filmora Video Editor YouTube channel. Read...

The Apple Mac Mini is aimed at users who are looking for a compact desktop computer for everyday use, business, and multimedia, but do not want to compromise on performance. Thanks to its small housing, it can be used flexibly, for example on the desk, in the home office or in the living room. Typical for Apple is the close integration of hardware and macOS, which is reflected in performance and smooth processes. The M4 Apple Mac Mini is currently available on Amazon for just $479. That’s 20 percent off the usual $599 price. So if you order directly from Apple, you pay significantly more. The Mac Mini M4 is extremely popular, with over 10,000 orders in the last month alone, making it the number 1 bestseller among Mini PCs. And our colleagues at Macworld adores the beefier M4 Pro version of the Mac Mini they reviewed. What the Apple Mac Mini M4 has to offer Under the bonnet is Apple’s M4 chip with a 10-core CPU consisting of four performance and six efficiency cores, as well as a 10-core GPU. The system is supported by 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. This configuration is primarily designed for everyday tasks, productive work, multimedia applications, and light creative work. The Mac Mini remains true to its lineage as a particularly compact computer. With dimensions of 5 inches by 5 inches and a height of 2 inches, it takes up hardly any space and weighs just 1.5 pounds. This means it can easily be placed under a monitor or in small work environments without dominating your workspace. Bestselling Mac Mini M4 for only $499 There are two USB-C ports with USB 3 support and a 3.5 millimeter headphone connection on the front. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet are available at the rear. 10 Gigabit Ethernet is also available as an option. This makes the Mac Mini suitable for both modern peripherals and wired networks. You can operate up to three monitors simultaneously, including resolutions of up to 6K or even 8K at 60 Hertz (if only 2 monitors are connected). This also makes the Mac Mini interesting for multi-monitor setups in the work environment. This is complemented by extensive video and audio functions, including support for common HDR formats, Dolby Atmos and numerous audio and video codecs. For users in the Apple ecosystem, collaboration with iPhone and iPad also plays a role. Content can be copied across devices, messages can be answered and Facetime calls can be made directly on the Mac. Why the offer is worthwhile At the current price of $479, the Apple Mac Mini M4 is positioned well below MSRP and only just above the previous lowest price during Black Friday week. Between the compact design, the modern M4 platform, and the solid core specifications, you’ll be very satisfied with the price-performance ratio. If you’re looking for a powerful, space-saving desktop computer for everyday use and can get by with the basic configuration, the Amazon offer is a significant saving compared to Apple’s price. Bestselling Mac Mini M4 for only $499 Read...

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