Nest rumoured to be launching a 4K security camera

If you've been wondering when Nest will unveil new products, it seems your wait isn't going to be very long. Nest is reportedly launching a 4K security camera in a week or so. The rumoured Nest Cam will be a special one, though. While it records footage in 4K, it won't be saving or streaming the footage in that resolution. Nest will be taking advantage of the resolution boost to give it a better zoom function. So, if the camera spots something moving in its frame, it'll trim down the video to 1080p and give you a zoomed in shot that's still in Full HD.  

This move is seen as a boon more than a bane as it'll be easier for most homeowners to stream content in Full HD than in 4K. Storage and bandwidth wouldn't be much of an issue, too. Some of the new features tipped to be coming to this Nest Cam include the ring around the lens lighting up when it's recording, a USB Type-C port will be used to power the camera, and some Nest subscription-only features will be opened up to all users (like person alerts). There will be a significant price bump, though. This new Nest Cam is rumoured to be coming in at US$300, which will be over $100 more than the older model. 

Source: The Verge 

Mophie brings Qi wireless charging to the Pixel XL

Mophie's new Juice Pack case works around the lack of wireless charging on the Google Pixel XL. The new case adds an extra 2950mAh battery to your smartphone on top of the Qi wireless charging capability. Mophie says this protective case adds up to 50 additional talk time for the Pixel XL. And if you charge wirelessly, it can charge both the phone and the battery pack. And if you don't have a Qi wireless charging pad, Mophie claims it works with "other wireless systems."  

If you want faster charging times, you can still plug in the USB Type-C cable and it'll charge the Pixel XL first before the Juice Pack. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of the Juice Pack is that it adds on 3.8 ounces to an already gigantic device. But if you've been looking for a wireless charging option, the Mophie Juice Pack goes for around US$100. 

Source: Android Central 

First look: BlackBerry KEYone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The first true BlackBerry handset from TCL Corporation is the BlackBerry Mobile KEYOne and it isn't just true to its heritage, it is a remarkably well conceived and executed communicator's smartphone. Built atop Android 7 but bolstered by BlackBerry's secure software systems and appls, the KEYone's build quality is beyond reproach and remind us of truly great handsets from the past.

The KEYone is more than a nostalgia play. Sure the QWERTY keyboard is back and with all the tricks (capacitive touchpad, shortcuts, a stunning 'space' key which is also a fingerprint sensor and a camera button). The body is a mix of satin finished alumunum, dimpled rubber and glass. This is one device that's tall but which isn't slippery.

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New Surface Pros are on the horizon as per Keyboard Cover leak

Microsoft is on a roll at least in terms of new hardware releases. Just weeks after it surprised the world with its Surface Laptop running Windows 10 S, the company is expected to launch updated Surface Books at an event they're holding in China.

Surface honcho Panos Panay shared a photo of new Surface Type Covers on Twitter, hinting at what is to come. Early reports say that the new Surface Book 5 line will remain mostly unchanged from the Surface Pro models but may feature updated specs and capacities but still no USB Type-C ports, which is unfortunate. We'll be waiting for the latest from Microsoft as it comes down the pipe.