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AYN Technologies has packed a lot into the Odin2 Mini, which tips the scales at 320 g. Despite being much smaller than the existing Odin2, the Odin2 Mini features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery. AYN Technologies also equips the Android gaming handheld with a 5-inch Mini LED display that delivers up to 1,100 nits, all for under $350.

UGREEN's latest accessory is categorized as a power bank, albeit with one of such a large rated capacity that it needs its own handle. It also packs potentially camping- or holiday-friendly perks such as a Smart Digital Display, emergency LED lighting and triple USB-C ports that can charge at up to 140 watts - or 100W each even when all three are in use.

A new smartwatch from CMF by Nothing appears to be on the way, possibly the Watch Pro 2. The wearable was recently spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This would be the second smartwatch from the brand, following the original Watch Pro, which launched last year.

And just like that, there were over a dozen Snapdragon X-powered devices. Given the volume of first-generation Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite devices that have been introduced in the last 24 hours, we have rounded up all announcements in one article.

According to an account named Revegnus on X, a name previously known for offering reliable insight on upcoming phones, the iPhone SE 4 will see a price hike. Although the account is currently deleted, the tipster reported that the upcoming budget-friendly phone will possibly have a 10% price increase over the predecessor but will be priced under $500.

Should the latest renders and leaks be proven accurate, Honor has developed a Magic V Flip that can beat potential rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola Razr 2024 in terms of its cover screen real estate. The first-gen clamshell foldable smartphone is also tipped to have dual rear cameras and a reasonably-sized battery.

HP has confirmed that the OmniBook X is the start of an entire consumer re-brand. Moving forwards, all HP consumer devices will feature 'Omni' branding, including devices that were previously sold through its Envy, Pavilion and Spectre series.

HP has announced a restructuring of its commercial portfolio offering. Starting with the EliteBook Ultra G1q, all HP commercial releases will launch with 'Elite' or 'Pro' prefixes. While HP hopes that the move will create simplicity that its commercial portfolio previously lacked, it may have created almost 20 new product segments in the process.

Xiaomi has teased a new smartphone for the Indian market with the caption #CinematicVision, hinting at the launch of the Civi 4 Pro outside China. What's more interesting is that the teaser mimics the controversial Apple iPad Pro ad but without the destruction part.

The dispute over the expansion of the controversial Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is coming to a head. After an attempt by around 800 climate activists to storm the building, nature conservation organisation Nabu is now taking legal action against the expansion of the Tesla factory.

Although the actress refused to lend her voice to OpenAI's AI assistant, it sounds suspiciously like Scarlett Johansson. Johansson has now taken legal action.

AMD has launched 8 new Epyc 4004 series CPUs for enterprise use. They feature up to 16 Zen 4 cores, with some SKUs offering up to 192 MB of L3 cache.

The APU and dGPU already offer great value for this price point, but what sets this deal apart is the 16-inch IPS display that offers premium features like 2560 x 1600 @240 Hz resolution, 500 nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut plus a MUX switch. Also included are 16 GB DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage.

Anker has launched the MagGo Wireless Car Charger (Pad, Built-In USB-C Cable). Attaching to the air vents in your car, the magnetic base tilts and rotates, allowing you to angle your phone as you wish. Alongside the built-in USB-C cable, the accessory has a cord organizer and car adapter.

HP has released the EliteBook Ultra G1q, a commercial portfolio alternative to the OmniBook X. Despite retailing for $550 more than the OmniBook X, the EliteBook Ultra G1q does little to separate itself from its OmniBook counterpart.

HP has returned to the OmniBook series after a 22-year gap. Joining the EliteBook Ultra G1q as one of HP's first Snapdragon X-powered laptops, the OmniBook X starts at $1,149.99 but can be configured up to $1,518.99 with 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a Wi-Fi 7 capable modem.

METZ blue has launched the MQE7001, a cheaper QLED Roku TV, in Germany. The latest 4K model is available in four sizes up to 65 inches, supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Other features include integrations with various smart home platforms, Apple AirPlay 2 and built-in Dolby Atmos speakers.

(Update: Fortunately, Apple reacted quickly and has already released a patch to fix the problem.) Since the update to IOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, there have been an increasing number of complaints from users whose deleted images have suddenly reappeared. In terms of data protection, this is particularly worrying if the iPhone or iPad has already been sold.

The Hisense Vidda NEW S100 Pro TV has arrived in China. The 100-inch model is similar to the brand's U76N model, which launched in the US earlier this year. The LED-backlit LCD TV's features include a 144Hz refresh rate, automatic brightness adjustment and built-in 2.1 channel speakers.

With the soundcore Boom 2 Plus, Anker is now offering a new very powerful speaker for outdoor use. Lighting is also integrated for an impressive appearance.

BenQ is now selling its new W5800 4K laser home cinema projector in more countries. The model launched in India a few months ago, offering CinematicColor and up to 2,600 ANSI lumens brightness. Depending on the region, the projector can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or third-party retailers.

Samsung has now released its first set of Snapdragon X-powered laptops. Arriving as the Galaxy Book4 Edge in all cases, the trio all contain Snapdragon X Elite chipsets and 120 Hz AMOLED displays. However, one larger 16-inch SKU contains various improvements over its 14-inch and 16-inch counterparts.

Microsoft has launched the $350 Surface Pro Flex wireless keyboard for the Surface Pro 8, 9, 10, and 11. The Bluetooth LE keyboard runs up to 41 hours per charge and adds a vibrating, haptic touchpad as well as a CoPilot AI key. The Pro Flex keyboard does not come with the optional Surface Slim Pen 2, but can charge one when docked.

Antec has partnered with Ayaneo to enter into the handheld gaming PC market. The Core HS is the first gaming handheld to come with the company's name. However, at the core, it's a rebadged Ayaneo Slide with the same AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It's expected to retail between $600 to $900.

The X7 Ti is one of the first products from the Minisforum sub-brand AtomMan. It was introduced earlier this month and is now available for purchase. The mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and OCuLink can be preordered at $669 in its barebone form, and the variant with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD at $849. It's possible to pair these two options with the DEG1 eGPU dock by adding $50.

Acer has presented its first Copilot+ notebook, the Swift 14 AI, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. With a 14.5-inch 120 Hz display in 16:10 format, a QHD webcam, a 75 Wh battery and a comparatively wide range of ports, the Swift 14 AI is set to stand out from the competition.

Airbus has been working on a helicopter concept without a tail rotor for several years. The aircraft, known as the Racer, has now flown for the first time for 30 minutes and is now ready for real-world testing.

September is not too far away, with just under four months to go until the appearance of the successors to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it seems to be now largely clear which color options iPhone 16 buyers will be able to choose from.

Apple's best headphones, the Airpods Max, are discounted close to their lowest price ever on Amazon. Additionally, the 2nd Generation Airpods are also discounted to just 99¢ higher than their lowest-ever price.

Microsoft has finally replaced the Surface Pro 9 that it announced in 2022. Arriving in the wake of the 'for Business' Surface Pro 10, Microsoft has decided to jump straight to the Surface Pro 11 for its first full ARM-powered consumer release. Other exclusives to the Surface Pro 11 in the series include an optional OLED display that outputs at 2.8K and 120 Hz.

Microsoft has released its second Surface Laptop in as many months. Available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes, the new Surface Laptop utilises many changes from the Surface Laptop 5, which all combine to create what Microsoft belies are true MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 challengers.

The Dell G15 5535 is an affordable Full-HD machine for budget-conscious buyers who are looking for an RTX 4050-equipped laptop with a pretty capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a surprisingly colorful 165Hz display.

iQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flagship-grade wired charging. The 9S Pro also boasts Bluetooth 5.4 to go with its Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IR blaster.

The Tesla cabin camera recordings stay on the vehicle, unless you enable its data sharing, so that's what Tesla will be using to remove the annoying steering wheel nag during self-driving sessions.

The new Vivobook S 15 is Asus' first Copilot+ PC and uses the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC in combination with up to 32 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.8K Lumina OLED panel. It supports enhanced Windows AI functionality as well as exclusive AI apps from Asus.

Alongside the XPS 13 9345, Dell is also introducing new Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 Plus laptops powered by Snapdragon X1 Plus SoCs. The Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 goes for pre-order today at the same staring price of US$1,099.99 as the Meteor Lake-powered Inspiron 14 Plus 7440.

Dell's new KM555 silent keyboard and mouse combo are ideal for quiet office environments. The keyboard features 18 shortcut keys, a 3-year battery life, and silent key switches for a noiseless workspace.

Lenovo has fully unveiled the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, and it is one of the very first business laptops to feature Qualcomm’s Apple M3 rival, the Snapdragon X Elite. Paired with an integrated Adreno GPU and on-device AI engine, the laptop promises to set a new benchmark in terms of performance and efficiency in its class.

Dell has introduced the Silent Mouse MS355, which is touted to be the most silent mouse from the company yet. It is designed to get the disruptive clicking as low as possible, giving you a distraction-free experience for maximum productivity. The wireless mouse also has a comfort-forward shape, 36 months of battery life, and a precise sensor.

Lenovo has unveiled a new Snapdragon X Elite-powered thin-and-light laptop. The Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 comes with a 3K 90 Hz OLED panel and a 79 Wh battery, along with 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB storage.

Dell's new KB525C Wired Collaboration Keyboard is designed specifically for video conferencing software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. It has dedicated buttons for common functions like muting audio and stopping video, and these keys are backlit to indicate audio or video status.

Dell has announced the Latitude 7455 laptop with the latest Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs from Qualcomm. The laptop also packs up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB of max storage. The outside of the machine is dominated by a 14-inch touch display alongside a spill-resistant backlit keyboard, a large trackpad, and four speakers (two front-firing + two bottom-firing).

Dell is introducing an ARM version of the XPS 13 9340, the XPS 13 9345. The new XPS 13 9345 is powered by the Snapdragon X1 Elite X1E-80-100 (the X1P being China-exclusive) but is pretty much identical to its Meteor Lake cousin in all other aspects including chassis, ports, display, memory, storage, battery, and even the starting price.

Dell has announced a good number of laptops that come with Qualcomm’s new ARM-based Snapdragon series processors. Among them is the Latitude 5455, a mid-range laptop with Snapdragon X Plus. While the company has yet to reveal the specs, the shared photos confirm that it’s thinner than the Intel Meteor Lake-based Latitude 5450.

At the same time when many new laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite are being announced, Intel is revealing the first details about Lunar Lake. The coming CPU architecture is supposed to be much more efficient than other Intel platforms. Intel will release Lunar Lake in Q3 2024.

XGIMI has launched a new triple laser 4K projector in China, the RS 10. The model is suited to a home theater set-up, casting images up to 150 inches (~380 cm) wide. Other features include built-in speakers and an HDMI eARC port. The RS 10 arrives alongside the more advanced RS 10 Pro.

Otterbox hints that the latest additions to its Symmetry series for Apple devices might be the most "ethical" accessories ever made. They are described as "leather", albeit a version of the material apparently sustainably sourced from a common form of cactus. It has been crafted into "beautiful" and "durable" iPhone 15-series cases and Apple Watch straps in a range of colors.

One-Netbook has unveiled a new version of the ONEXPLAYER X1. Previously available exclusively with Intel Meteor Lake-H processors, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will soon cross the floor with a powerful AMD Zen 4 option that also contains a Radeon 780M iGPU.

One-Netbook has expanded the ONEXPLAYER X1 series with a smaller model. Arriving later this year as the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini, the gaming handheld will improve upon the original ONEXPLAYER X1 in multiple areas while offering a more compact form factor too.

The XGIMI RS 10 Pro smart home projector has been launched in China. The new model has a triple laser light source and is said to be brighter than the RS 10, which arrived at the same time. Intelligent features include automatic panning and tilting to optimize the image’s position in your room.