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Govee has launched the Outdoor Clear Bulb String Lights in European markets like the UK and the EU. This previously leaked product is available in two versions, designed to bring white and colored lighting to your outdoor space. Features include music syncing, AI-generated scenes, and Matter compatibility.

CMF by Nothing has unexpectedly launched a new member of the Buds 2 series of audio accessories today (April 14, 2025). They come with upgrades to their Bluetooth, active noise cancellation (ANC) and estimated battery life, and have new Dirac Opteo-tuned drivers. The Buds 2 are priced at just under $60 in three eye-catching colors.

Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy XCover7 Pro rugged smartphone in the global markets. Samsung’s mid-range rugged smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and a small 4,350 mAh battery. It will be available starting April 2025 via Samsung’s official website.

Volkswagen has announced that it has partnered with Bandai Namco and N-Dream to augment its AirConsole suite of in-car gaming with a classic title. The PAC-MAN Championship Edition will be exclusive to ID.-series cars, as well as others of the Passat, Golf and Tayron ranges. The game is rated to sync with the cabin's ID. Light system in compatible vehicles.

Honor has launched its 400 Lite mid-range smartphone in new markets, including the UK and Europe. Honor’s new midrange smartphone features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor, a 108 MP main camera, and a 5,230 mAh battery that supports 35 W wired charging.

The Doogee U11 Pro is an incredibly affordable tablet equipped with an 11-inch 90 Hz display, an 8,580 mAh battery, 256 GB of storage, and a microSD card reader. Despite its appealing specifications, the tablet does come with some compromises.

Casio has revealed two Haikyu!!-themed GA-B2100 watches based on Karasuno and Nekoma. The watches have detailed custom strap designs and standard GA-B2100 features like Tough Solar and Bluetooth.

The Busy Bar is the latest product from the makers of the Flipper Zero. Although the dual-display device simply lets your co-workers (and boss) know when you are busy, its Open API and compatibility with computers, smartphones, and smart home devices, opens it up to more use cases.

The Eufy E28 is a new cleaning system that basically consists of a handheld cleaner and a robot vacuum and mop. Anker has now demonstrated the new gadget in detail, an extendable side brush is also onboard.

Vivo touts the V50e as the ideal Android smartphone to bring to a wedding thanks to its in-built "Portrait Studio" based on its Sony IMX882 main camera, augmented by OIS and an AI Aura Light Portrait 2.0 ring-flash. The new handset's Eye-AF Group Selfie Camera is also 50MP in resolution with Ultra HD Anti-Distortion technology.

Baseus touts the latest additions to its PicoGo series as some of the thinnest MagSafe-type power banks out there, at just 0.3 inches high in the 5,000mAh variant. They are backed to supply reliable magnetically-enhanced power to a compatible iPhone, with Qi2 speeds in the 10,000mAh version. They have been released with introductory offers and discounts of up to 40%.

The OneXPlayer X1 has received another refresh and its third since its initial release. This time, One-Netbook has updated the 10.95-inch gaming handheld with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H from the Arrow Lake-H series with an Arc 140T iGPU. For the time being, the new OneXPlayer X1 Pro is only available with the Core Ultra 7 255H in a strictly limited edition variant.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the Hotaru record player that fuses art and sound with an illuminated turntable that changes colors in sync to the music. The player was displayed at Milan Design Week.

New iPhone 17 Pro case images seem to confirm a striking rear camera redesign for another upcoming iPhone model. Shared by Sonny Dickson, the leak has caught the tech world’s attention, though the design remains speculative at this stage.

PNY has unveiled the PRO Elite High Endurance microSD flash cards, specifically designed to withstand hours of continuous video recording when used in body, dash, and security cameras. These cards are built to survive shock and other physical stresses.

Asus has lifted the lid on two new gaming monitors backed by ultra-fast panels. While the ROG Strix XG32UCG has up to 320 Hz at its disposal, the ROG Strix XG248Q5G-P can hit 610 Hz with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support thrown in.

The Anker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W) is now available in more European countries. This device was launched earlier this year in Germany and the US as a compact charging accessory. Features include an AC output alongside four USB ports and a range of folding and retractable pins, which means it can be used in many countries.

Kenko Tokina has announced the KR-019CR portable cassette recorder with a classic design. It can play and record tapes as well as rip them to MP3 files.

The Apricorn Aegis Thunderbolt 4 docking station offers laptop users a simple way to connect to multiple external monitors and devices while powering their laptops. The dock can be secured to the table with dual security cables.

Anker has released the new Zolo Wireless Charger (Magnetic, Pad) in one European country, with a wider rollout on the cards. While it shares many similarities with an older model, this is a cheaper Qi2-certified charger. Plus, it appears to be smaller and lighter than its predecessor.

Morbid Metal, an upcoming third-person hack-n-slash indie roguelite published by Ubisoft, has shown off incredible amounts of polish, visual flair, and melee combos worthy of a spectacle fighter. It also features a unique three-character switching mechanic and is slated to launch on Steam Early Access this summer.

iQoo touts the new Z10 as a markedly slim device despite its status as "India's biggest battery smartphone". It has launched alongside a surprise sub-flagship variant with a large capacity of its own and specs to beat the CMF Phone 1. Their open sales start later in April 2025.

The April 2nd Nintendo Direct focused heavily on Mario Kart World. The Switch 2 game may offer some surprises, like an option for 120 fps visuals. A new breakdown of gameplay footage reveals how it takes advantage of Switch 2 specs.

Intel quietly rolls out a new performance-enhancing program for its underwhelming Arrow Lake processors — but only in China for now. The Intel Performance Optimization (IPO) technology promises up to 10% FPS gains by intelligently tuning CPU and RAM parameters without voiding warranties.

Casio has announced the DW-5610UU-3PRM digital watch, a collaboration watch designed with MondaySleepingClub. This DW-5600 series model is about to launch in China, where the lifestyle brand is based. Features include a paired back design, a five year battery life and tools like a stopwatch and timer.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its new A27Ui 4K monitor globally. Besides its high resolution, the new display is said to feature remarkable colour accuracy and eye-protection technology.

The Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones create a three-dimensional soundscape for a deeper sense of immersion when the Sound Field feature is activated during media playback.

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, deep weapons customisation, and moderate hardware requirements.

The Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 portable wireless record player lets vinyl record enthusiasts to enjoy their music indoors and outdoors with 3.5 mm or Bluetooth headphones and speakers, offering up to 10 hours of playback on its internal battery.

The Final ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds are now available for preorder, with shipments beginning April 18. The earbuds are optimized to reproduce voices and sounds as if the listener's ears were positioned right next to them.

Gamers willing to turn their PCs into servers have a new alternative to Steam Link. Razer PC Remote Play streams purchased games on multiple marketplaces to mobile devices. Its benefits include lower latency and improved visuals compared to cloud gaming solutions.

GMKtec is now selling a new and relatively compact desktop computer in different configurations. The so-called NucBox K10 comes with a pretty fast Intel processor that should be powerful enough for many different applications.

The Agon 25G4SXU and Agon CU34G4Z are AOC's latest budget gaming monitors. Available later this month for as little as £199 (~$258), the pair deliver up to 310 Hz refresh rates and 1440p resolutions depending on which model you opt for.

The Find X8s is now official as the smartphone with the thinnest display bezels in the world. Oppo has sourced its ground-breaking screen from a company that is also a market leader in automotive screens. Its production lines have apparently been pushed to the limit in order to unleash the new ultra-slim-border mobile device screen.

Motorola Razr 2025 is on the way and it will be more powerful, have new colors, and charge faster, according to previous leaks. The company will unveil the device on April 24.

Acer has unveiled the Predator X27U X1 and Predator X32 X2 as its latest OLED gaming monitors. Based around modern QD-OLED panels, the two gaming monitors offer 240 Hz refresh rates with mid-range price points.

Omnivision's latest image sensor is of the largest (~1 inch) type that can currently be integrated into a smartphone. The OEM asserts that it can deliver the highest dynamic range, the best auto-focus and the fastest frame-rates in the industry. The OV50X is backed to debut in next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2-powered flagships by the end of 2025.

Xiaomi has announced the X Pro QLED TV 2025 Edition in India. Available in 43, 55, and 65-inch sizes, the smart TV is equipped with a 4K QLED display with a native 60 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Other features include Dolby Vision, 34 W integrated speakers, a quad-core A55 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and Google Assistant support.

Simply NUC has unveiled a new compact PC designed to deliver impressive performance and enable local AI model acceleration. The NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon will be available in two sizes and a range of processor configurations.

The Watch X2 Mini is Oppo's latest crack at creating a compact but stylish smartwatch. Available solely in a 43 mm case size, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini packs a comparatively large 354 mAh battery and a 1,000 nit AMOLED display.

The Casio Shock GM2100TTTR-8A watch has been released in the US. This model celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Japanese band One Ok Rock, with a design inspired by the group. Features of the hybrid watch include an octagonal metal bezel, a semi-transparent strap and a small sword-shaped dial indicator.

With the Switch 2 pre-order delay, US Nintendo fans remain in limbo. Fortunately, a Bloomberg report revealed an abundance of Vietnam-supplied consoles. With a 90-day pause on Trump tariffs, gamers may avoid a Switch 2 price increase.

BenQ is about to launch the W4100i home cinema projector in Europe. This 4K model is said to offer up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness and wide color gamut coverage. According to the product listing, it comes with the brand's Android TV dongle, providing access to a range of streaming apps and support for Google Assistant voice commands.

The Govee Outdoor Spotlights 2 have been released in Europe. These smart lights offer dimmable white and colored lighting for your garden or patio. This new model features various upgrades compared to the original, including a higher brightness level and Matter compatibility.

The Oppo Pad 4 Pro has officially launched as the first tablet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Also packing a huge battery and an ultra-bright display, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro lines up as a seemingly worthy alternative to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, iPad Pro 13 and other high-end tablets.

Jmgo has released the new N1S Nano projector in some European countries. This is a cheaper, entry-level model, which is compact to make it easier to transport. It has an LED light source, throwing images up to 80 inches wide, with Google TV and built-in speakers.

The XMG Pro 16 is now available for pre-order, and it will start shipping in mid-May. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a 1600p 300 Hz display with 500 nits peak brightness, and as much as 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for under €2,000.

MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9400+ SoC for high-end smartphones. It increases the boost clock on its Cortex-X925 core and comes with improved NPU and Bluetooth performance.

The BenQ W5850 Home Cinema Projector has been announced for the European market. This new 4K model can throw images up to 200 inches (~508 cm) wide with its laser light source. Features include 100% coverage of various color spaces and support for Filmmaker Mode and HDR10+.

The Jmgo N1S SE projector is now available in European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, and will shortly roll out further. It is billed as a compact 1080p model with an upgraded triple laser light source. Other features include Google TV, built-in speakers and an integrated gimbal stand.