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Coming from the Zigbee platform didn't allow much room for Aqara's hubs to control third-party devices. As a Matter controller and Thread border router, Aqara Hub M3 puts the company on the list of major smart home platforms; up there with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home.

Lenovo is re-introducing the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 at CES 2024, which is being touted as the first carbon-neutral laptop from the company. The ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is also the first 13-inch notebook to feature a 74 WHr battery and is powered by Intel Meteor Lake processors. Lenovo is also showcasing a proof-of-concept ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE that adds a touch of personalization using an E ink display cover to show patterns without any effect on battery life.

The new Blade 14 will begin shipping on January 23 with the promise of 40 percent faster generative AI performance over last year's Ryzen 9 7940HS. If you don't care much for AI, however, the new changes are otherwise minimal upgrades over the 2023 model.

Acer has announced the Predator Helios Neo 16 and Neo 18 gaming laptops with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th-gen CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5 memory, and 2 TB of storage. Both laptops combine Acer’s 5th-gen AeroBlade fans, liquid metal thermal paste, and heat pipes to cool the internals.

The Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X 14.5" laptop is on sale at $600 off MSRP at BestBuy US. This slim 3.19 pounds notebook comes with a 120 Hz, 3072x1920 3K touchscreen capable of 400 nits, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD. Power comes from the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS-CE 8-core / 16-thread CPU and NVIDIA 3050 GPU.

Lenovo has announced the Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9, a 16-inch notebook aimed at creative professionals. With a 3.2K Mini-LED or IPS display, up to an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and the latest Intel Core Ultra 5/7/9 H series chips, the Yoga Pro 9i (16, 9) bundles powerful hardware with high-resolution, color-accurate screens. Additionally, the Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 boasts a whole slew of AI features including Yoga Creative Zone and Lenovo X Power.

ASUS has lifted the lid on the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, a new gaming monitor built around a third-generation WOLED panel. As expected, the PG32UCDP offers 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes, one of two gaming monitors to support this feature alongside the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE.

The 2024 Lenovo Slim 5 16 (Gen 9) is official with AMD’s latest Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APUs, up to RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and a 16-inch display. The Lenovo Slim 5 16 Gen 9 also carries an optional 4-zone RGB-backlit keyboard, up to an 80 Wh battery, and an FHD webcam with a physical privacy shutter.

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i and 7 14 (Gen 9) have been unveiled at CES 2024 with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 H series CPU for the 7i and the Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point in the case of the Pro 7. Additionally, both the Yoga Pro 7i and 7 14 can be configured with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage.

ASUS has presented the ROG NUC, a mini-PC designed to achieve the performance levels of a current gaming laptop. While the ASUS ROG NUC combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 allowed to use up to 140 W, it does so within a 2.5-litre housing that measures just 27 x 18 x 5 cm.

The Lenovo Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 gaming laptops have landed at CES 2024 with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and 1 TB of storage. Both laptops feature high-refresh 16-inch screens, optional RGB keyboards, and a varied port selection.

ASUS has overhauled the ROG Zephyrus G14 and its bigger counterpart, the ROG Zephyrus G16. For their 2024 models, the pair have received brand new aluminium cases that reduce overall carry weight, as well as a noticeable LED strip spanning their back panels. ASUS has boosted performance across the board, too, thanks to the choice between AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs and Intel Meteor Lake processors.

The new MSI Sword 16 HX and Sword 17 HX laptops come with up to an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, a 24-zone RGB-backlit keyboard, and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.

The MSI Vector 17 and 16 HX are high-end gaming laptops that can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4090 laptop GPU, and a UHD+ display. Additionally, both laptops rock features such as per-key RGB-backlit keyboards from SteelSeries, support for PCIe Gen 5 storage, MSI Overboost Ultra technology, and Wi-Fi 7, to name a few.

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, a particularly powerful pair of smartphones that integrate a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 flash storage and a 165 Hz display. Not only has ASUS confirmed all device specifications, but it has also revealed launch pricing for both models.

Asus has debuted the ROG Carnyx, a studio grade desktop condenser microphone for gaming and streaming. The Carnyx features a metal stand/shock-mount, built-in pop filter and high-pass filter to ensure clean, noise-free recordings, while the 25 mm capsule and 24-bit/192 kHz output result in a natural, high-fidelity sound. It has on-board controls for muting and adjusting the output, and supports Asus’ Aura Sync RGB light effects.

Asus has just announced its ROG Cetra True Wireless Speednova gaming earbuds – an update to the older ROG Cetra True Wireless. The new earphones introduce Speednova low-latency tech using 2.4 GHz (via wireless receiver) and Bluetooth connectivity, 24-bit hi-res audio, bone conduction microphones and adaptive noise cancellation. The design remains largely unchanged, but battery life has increased significantly.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP might end up as one of the best monitors for competitive gaming aficionados who can afford it, as it combines a 1,440p resolution, 480 Hz refresh rate, as well as ultrafast pixel response times thanks to OLED technology.

Asus has introduced two new models to its flagship ROG Strix lineup. The ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 are watered-down versions of the ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, but they are still powerful enough to be considered high-end gaming laptops.

Asus has unveiled a new keyboard and gaming mouse at CES 2024. The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is a compact keyboard with a touch panel, and the ROG Keris II Ace is a high-end mouse that can track up to 42,000 DPI.

The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super offers the complete AD103 die at 10,240 CUDA cores compared to 9,728 cores in the original RTX 4080. The RTX 4080 Super offers a slightly faster 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM and operates at the same 320 W TGP as the RTX 4080 while costing US$200 less.

MSI has introduced the 17-inch Raider GE78 HX 14V and 16-inch Raider GE68 HX 14V gaming laptops at CES 2024. As is evident from the name, the machines are refreshes of the 2023 Raider GE78 and GE68 HX 13V notebooks with notable spec improvements. Both 2024 Raider GE laptops feature up to a Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake Refresh CPU and up to an RTX 4090 GPU.

MSI has provided full specifications for the MPG 491CQP as part of its CES 2024 showcase. Based around the same QD-OLED panel as the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and Evnia 49M2C8900, the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED combines a 1440p resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate and an 1800R curvature, as well as 0.03 ms GtG response times.

MSI has brought the MAG 341CQP QD-OLED to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Showcased alongside MSI's several other new QD-OLED monitors, the MAG 341CQP combines a 1440p resolution and a 175 Hz refresh rate across a 34-inch panel with an 1800R curvature. The MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED also has DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C connections, as well as a dedicated USB hub.

MSI has shared full specifications for the MAG 321UPX QD-OLED and MPG 321URX QD-OLED following their introductions in November 2023. Showcased at CES 2024 alongside several other MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors, the pair have 31.5-inch panels that output at 4K and 240 Hz, among other features.

MSI has provided more details about the MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX, a pair of 27-inch gaming monitors that were unveiled late last year. The MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX both rely upon the same QD-OLED panel, which outputs at 1440p, 360 Hz and has 0.03 ms response times.

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Prestige 13 AI Evo have been revealed at CES 2024 with Intel Core Ultra processors. The Prestige 14 AI, which is the bigger of the two models, features a 14-inch FHD+ IPS display while the Prestige 13 AI is a highly-portable 13-incher with an OLED panel and less than 1 kg of weight.

MSI has taken the wraps off the Cyborg 15 AI and Cyborg 14 at CES 2024. Both laptops feature translucent design elements, an up to RTX 4060 laptop GPU, and two DDR5 slots for a maximum of 64 GB RAM. Aside from the screen size, the key difference between the two machines is that the Cyborg 15 AI is based around an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU while the Cyborg 14 tops out at a Core i7-13620H.

MSI has lifted the lid on the Claw, a gaming handheld that it also calls the Claw A1M in its press materials. The MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld that utilises Intel's Meteor Lake platform, which it combines with a 120 Hz display and a 53 Wh battery, among other features.

At CES 2024, MSI has unveiled its updated gaming desktop line-up, with the entry-level Codex, premium Aegis, and all-new, ultra-high-end Vision series pre-built PCs. They all feature Intel's 14th-gen Meteor Lake refresh CPUs alongside Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs and pre-installed AI image generator software.

Lenovo is releasing the newest version of its most powerful ThinkBook laptop, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5. The newest model keeps the same Magicbay Expansion feature and it adds powerful Intel Core i HX 14th Gen CPUs as well the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060.

Lenovo has unveiled specifications for a new Legion Pro 7i, which is now on its ninth generation model. Available later this quarter, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 will feature the Core i9-14900HX, the most powerful member of Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh series.

The Magic Bay Studio is a new 4K webcam solution that also contains a pair of 2 W speakers. Exhibited as part of Lenovo's CES 2024 showcase, the Magic Bay Studio will be available in a few month's time for under $200.

The ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ is one of several new laptops that Lenovo has brought to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Based around Intel's latest Core Ultra processors and 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, the ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ will be available with three display options and an 85 Wh battery, among other features.

Lenovo has announced new ThinkCentre neo 50a all-in-one (AIO) desktop PCs. Available later this quarter for $799 and $899 respectively, the ThinkCentre 50a 24 Gen 5 and ThinkCentre neo 50a 27 Gen 5 can also serve as external monitors thanks to a dedicated HDMI input.

The ThinkCentre neo Ultra is the most expensive model in Lenovo's new ThinkCentre trio. Available later this year for a $1,499 starting price, the ThinkCentre neo Ultra will combine a high-end processor with an NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPU and a dedicated NPU within a 3.6-litre case.

Lenovo has decided to include the Yoga True Wireless Stereo Earbuds in its CES 2024 showcase. Built around 12.2 mm drivers, the Lenovo Yoga True Wireless Stereo Earbuds will be available in late spring at the earliest for a modest starting price.

Lenovo has announced the Yoga Pro Mouse, a cheap Bluetooth mouse that will be available at the start of Q2 2024 in the US. Exhibited in Las Vegas alongside Lenovo's dozens of other Legion, ThinkBook and Yoga products, the Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse has 6 programmable buttons, a 4,000 DPI optical sensor and Bluetooth Swift pairing, among other features.

Lenovo has updated the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 to Intel's Meteor Lake platform. Now being sold as the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9, the convertible laptop will be available with up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H starting at €1,799 in the Eurozone and $1,449.99 in the US.

Lenovo has outlined pricing and availability for its latest Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop series. Now onto Gen 9 models, the new Yoga 7i 2-in-1 series will be available in March across the Eurozone before reaching the US a month later.

MSI has finally revealed the much-teased MAG MAESTRO 700L PZ case, alongside its cheaper MAG PANO 100 and M100 PZ siblings. The aluminium MAG Maestro 700L costs an eye-watering $419, but it delivers clean looks and support for E-ATX motherboards and ample radiators for custom water-cooling builds.

New Predator Helios 18 and Predator Helios 16 variants have been announced at CES 2024. They're essentially the same as last year's models, with a processor upgrade.

The Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition, Acer's creator-centric laptop, has been announced at CES 2024. It supports Acer's suite of SpatialLabs software and can even use AI to make 3D models out of 2D images.

MSI just announced the Raider 18 HX at CES 2024. It features a Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 (and lower), up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 4K 120 Hz screen.

Lenovo's latest 14-inch performance thin-and-light laptop delivers a healthy helping of ports, a very respectable 400-nit OLED display, and Windows Hello face detection in a 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) thick, 3.15 lb (ca. 1,429 g) package. The 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU has 16 cores, with six of those being performance cores.

Dell has now provided full specifications, pricing and availability for the Alienware AW2725DF, a high-end gaming monitor unveiled last year. Available later this month in North America this year, the Alienware AW2725DF will be headed to the rest of the world on February 6.

The Alienware AW3225QF is Dell's latest curved gaming monitor and the 'world's first' to combine a 4K resolution with QD-OLED display technology. Dell will release the Alienware AW3225QF later this week in North America with a 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel for $1,199.99.

Dell has released the Pro Wireless Keyboard and Pro Wireless Mouse, a pair of competitive gaming peripherals designed in collaboration with over 100 esports athletes. Available later this week in multiple markets, the two accessories will not reach some Latin American countries until early Q2 2024.

Lenovo has upgraded the Legion Pro 5i to Intel's new Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The company has shared initial pricing details for the Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 too, as well as full device specifications.

The Alienware m18 R2 has been officially announced at CES 2024. Apart from the CPU swap to Intel's 14th-gen HX models, the remaining specs are the same as last year's models.