The Highs and Lows of IFA 2023: What Really Went Down? | nextpit Weekly Round-Up

[View online]() //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Dear {NAME}, ​ I can't shake the feeling that we're stuck in a loop lately. Every Tech Summit kicks off with great expectations, only to end in some level of disappointment. The worst part? It's hard to pinpoint whether the main issue is a lack of innovation, or if we're simply awash in a sea of monotony that has always been there—we just never noticed. It seems nothing is truly new anymore. Or worse, what is "new" quickly becomes obsolete. One truth stands out: We need to seriously reevaluate Tech Summits, perhaps even more than the products they showcase. The current format of events like IFA has been casting a shadow on genuinely promising developments for some time now. This is what we'll be exploring in our editorial this week: the cringe-worthy trends and increasingly expensive products presented at IFA 2023. One more thought to consider: Who are Tech Summits really for these days? Hopefully, this newsletter will inspire more creativity than it will melancholy. ​ Wishing you an excellent day ahead. ​ ¢Â€Â‹ ​ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line Too bad: The IFA 2023 was too much and for too few IFA 2023 was different from my previous consumer electronics show experience but not necessarily worse. Read how IFA 2023 was like and how it wasn't. [Read this story]( //Product Spotlight of the Week [Sony Xperia 5 V Hands-on: The Return of the Compact](=) Sony announced its annual update to its premium compact smartphone. The Xperia 5 V doesn't change much in Sony's formula. Can it be enough? [Read this story](=) [JBL Soundgear Sense: A Fresh Take on Open-Air Audio—First Impressions]() The new JBL Soundgear Sense features a novel open design to the true wireless market that doesn't plug into the ears. Let's see how it works! [Read this story]() [Jabra Elite 10 Hands-on: Everything an Earbuds Needs to Have]( Here's my first review of the Jabra Elite 10, the new high-end wireless headphones with active noise reduction. [Read this story]( //App Picks of the Week = What's Free this week for Android and iOS Apps? There are plenty of apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. We find out what you can get for free in this week's edition. [Read this story](=) //Weekly Roundup [Lenovo Legion Go Review: Portable Console with Ryzen Z1 Extreme]() Lenovo launched its first gaming console, the Legion Go. The portable console impressed us with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme SoC and a smart controller concept. [Read this story]() [Apple May Launch a Cheap MacBook 'SE' Laptop in 2024]( Apple may launch a line of MacBooks that is much cheaper than the MacBook Air and Pro. What are the specs and features that might be included? [Read this story]( [Garmin Launches Venu 3 with Bluetooth Calling and Nap Detection](=) Garmin launches the Venu 3 and 3S. The new smartwatches add nap detection and Bluetooth calling. Here's how much they cost and where can you buy one. [Read this story](=) [Android 14 Update Release May Coincide with the Pixel 8 Launch]() A new report suggests Google may delay the release of Android 14. When can you expect to download and install the update for your device? [Read this story]() Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro Coming in September With Leica Branding The semi-flagships, the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro are supposed to be presented this month. The leakers just do not agree on the date! [Read this story]() //Top Deals You Can’t Miss [Amazon Fire Max at $239 is a Perfect Tablet for Kids and Casual Users](=) Amazon joins Labor Day sale by giving a solid 14 percent or $40 discount on the Fire Max. Here's why it is a recommended tablet for kids and casual users. [Read this story](=) [EcoFlow's Delta Power Station Energizes up to 13 Devices and is $300 Off]() EcoFlow's Delta portable power station and UPS hybrid is at $300 off today. It can power up to 13 devices simultaneously, here's why it is recommended. [Read this story]() Jobs of the Week [Network Implementation Engineer]( [Google – Atlanta]( [Apply here!]( = [Senior Product Designer - Visual Design](=) [Cash App – New York](=) [Apply here!](=) [Product Manager, Commerce Platform]( [Netflix – Los Gatos]( [Apply here!]( Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. nextpit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115