Honor’s Robot Phone & Kohler’s Smart Toilet Revealed
▼ Summary
– July luggage prices range from $325 for carry-on to $995 for a family set, featuring standard design elements and a built-in USB-C battery.
– The July carry-on pairs easily with an iPhone and includes CaseSafe tracking, but an AirTag and power bank upgrade is a cheaper alternative.
– Fujifilm’s Instax Mini LiPlay+ adds a second selfie camera and layered photo feature, while expanding audio recording to include animated videos with sound.
– GrapheneOS will soon be available on another major OEM phone, likely OnePlus, with the manufacturer committed to security partnership.
– Roku is enhancing its interface with AI-powered voice searches for movie details and improving access to trailers and streaming content.
Traveling with smart luggage just got more convenient, with July’s new line of connected suitcases offering built-in tracking and power. The carry-on model starts at $325, while checked versions range from $375 to $395. For families, a complete set costs $995. The carry-on bag I tested paired effortlessly with my iPhone and includes all the features you’d expect from a quality suitcase: a durable polycarbonate shell, smooth-rolling wheels, protective bumpers, and refined leather accents. One side displays the prominent July logo, and a removable USB-C battery is neatly integrated. The built-in CaseSafe tracker eliminates the need for separate AirTags, though it’s worth noting you could upgrade your existing luggage with an AirTag and a power bank for significantly less than $300.
Fujifilm has unveiled the Instax Mini LiPlay+, an upgraded version of its 2019 hybrid camera and printer. While the primary 28-mm f/2 lens remains unchanged, capturing 5-megapixel images, a second 23-mm f/2.2 camera on the back is now dedicated to selfies. A creative new “layered photos” feature lets you shoot with both lenses simultaneously, overlaying a circular selfie onto a background scene. Unfortunately, this doesn’t replicate a true double-exposure effect, which feels like a missed creative opportunity. Building on the original model’s audio recording, the LiPlay+ now allows you to attach animated videos with sound and music to prints via QR codes. The camera will be available later this month for $235.
In other tech news, the security-focused GrapheneOS is expanding beyond Google Pixel phones. Developers confirmed that a “major OEM” will soon join the list of supported devices. While no specific brand was named, many speculate it could be OnePlus, given the company’s history with alternative Android systems like CyanogenMod. The developers emphasized that the upcoming phone will be similarly priced and that the manufacturer is fully committed to the partnership, providing the necessary security access. They also clarified that Fairphone is not involved, as it already offers its own version with e/OS.
Roku is enhancing its streaming platform with several AI-driven features for its devices and smart TVs. The improved Roku Voice now supports AI-powered searches, allowing you to ask detailed questions about content, such as a movie’s plot or its scare factor. Additional upgrades include streamlined access to movie trailers, a more intuitive show discovery system, and a simplified interface that clearly shows where different titles are available for streaming.
(Source: Wired)
