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TEAMGROUP's latest PCIe M.2 SSD is pitched at high-performance, highly-demanding use-cases, yet is touted to stand out from this industrial crowd with a first-gen vapor chamber- (VC) equipped tube system. It incorporates in-house liquid cooling touted to keep the SSD running at full speed even in ambient temperatures as high as 85°C.

Milling, engraving and 3D printing - the Artisan 3-in-1 is designed to do it all. Snapmaker has built on its Kickstarter success of 2019 with this new machine touted to support multiple types of fabrication hobby in one package. The start-up claims that the machine can deliver its CNC mode at up to 200W, a "high-power" 10W module and an up-to-300°C dual extrusion system.

According to recent leaks, the Mate 50 series of premium-tier phablets from Huawei is definitely on the way, despite the ever-increasing slack in the time-line relative to their predecessors. On that note, a knowledgeable Weibo tipster once again asserts that they will launch, albeit even later than earlier thought. Meanwhile, screen protectors allegedly made for the upcoming 50 and 50 Pro might corroborate earlier reports of potentially odd display-tech decisions on the part of their OEM.

The Huawei S-TAG professional exercise tracking device is now available to pre-order in China. You can attach the tag to your clothes or bike to monitor your exercise when running or cycling. The Huawei TruSport system analyses the collected data, and you can use the insights to improve your performance, such as finding a better running posture.

Sony's second-gen virtual reality (VR) headset for the PlayStation (or PS VR2) is still on the road to launch at the moment. However, the Japanese hardware giant has taken pity on its fans with a new preview of what the accessory should be capable of on its debut. They include a See-Through View mode, the ability to record gameplay and play-area mapping.

The HPRT MT810, a portable wireless printer, is crowdfunding on Indiegogo. The gadget holds a roll of thermal paper inside, capable of producing over 200 A4-sized documents. The printer has a 203 dpi resolution and around four days of battery life. The low-maintenance gadget does not use ink cartridges and is unlikely to jam.

Xiaomi has teamed up with China Gold and the China Academy of Arts to turn its cheap and cheerful Mi Band activity trackers into fabulous luxury items. Owners of the Mi Band 4, 5, 6, or 7 can, for the most part, bling out their wearable with gold and diamond accessories. A fully decked-out Mi Band 6 NFC costs 2,529 yuan (~US$375).

The Kwumsy Power Hub PH1 is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The multi-purpose device has six ports, such as a 65 W USB-C charging output with GaN technology. Also included in the gadget are 18 W USB-A ports and an HDMI output that supports 4K at 30 Hz. The compact device weighs 194 g (~6.8 oz) and is currently selling for HK$462 (~US$59).

The Geminos dual-screen desktop monitor from Mobile Pixels Inc is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The gadget combines two 24-in 1080p backlit LED displays to create an angled surface. Other features of the device include a built-in HD webcam and speakers, plus a docking station that supports 100 W pass-through charging.

OnePlus is said to have an inaugural smartwatch to add to its sub-flagship Nord series of devices soon. Now, a famous leaker purports to have dug up more evidence to that effect, which consist of screens pertaining to the wearable's dedicated app. It also seems the new SpO2-tracking accessory is headed to the Indian market.

The Fjord is a premium air purifier with NanoGuard technology that is equivalent to a HEPA13-class filter. For over $300 USD, however, let's see what else the unit can provide over less expensive alternatives.

A new type of Best Buy store has launched in North Carolina to offer consumers a "new" and possibly much more 2022 way to shop. The space, while nearly a tenth of the size of the average store associated with the chain, is rated to offer in-person consultations as well as a range of the latest or most popular products, in a way that might better adapt to the trend of consumers to shop and order online instead.

Qualcomm recently issued a press release detailing its next-generation family of SoCs for wearable devices including the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1. The new W5 Gen+ 1 chip unleashes mainstream power, incredible efficiency, and expanded functionality for the Android-based smartwatches of the future.

ORICO is a USB hub and storage accessory OEM that has just launched a new line of portable SSDs. Its MTQ-40G flagships have Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 ports with an up to 40 gigabit per second (Gbps) data-transmission rate, and are up to 2TB in capacity. However, they also stand out due to "durable" multi-colored exteriors styled after one of Piet Mondrian's most famous paintings.

The Cyberize ONE from IceWhale Technology is crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The three-in-one device combines fast charging with port expansion and SSD storage. You can use the gadget to dock 4K displays and transfer data at up to 10 Gbps. Plus, the range of adapters offers up to 1 TB of external SSD storage.

The Philips Portable Monitor has launched in Europe. The gadget has a 15.6-in display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. You can connect your smartphone or laptop to the 16:9 device via USB-C and USB-A ports, allowing you to watch high-resolution videos. The portable device weighs 1 kg (~2.27 lbs) and can be bent 90° to the viewing position of your choice.

Anker has revealed that its latest range of power bricks, strips and other charging accessories all come with its latest GaNPrime technology. These latest developments in the OEM's use of the up-to-date gallium nitride (GaN) power-storage material include in-house PowerIQ 4.0 and ActiveShield 2.0, rated to cut multi-port charging times down to 1 hour at most and to monitor charging device temperature 78% more often respectively.

Realme's inaugural monitor is set to launch formally during the OEM's main IoT ecosystem product launch of tomorrow (July 26, 2022). However, the full gamut of details on the inaugural external display - price included - are now out there due to its appearance on Flipkart in advance. The official leak reveals some specs that might prove gratifyingly up to date, whereas others may be less so.

It seems the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is due a successor. A device, sometimes referenced overtly as a next-gen member of its line, has now registered on the databases of the FCC and 3C regulators, among others. These leaks hint at a considerable charging upgrade in the upcoming 2022 Android smartphone.

OnePlus has recently established the Nord CE sub-series for smartphones - now, the OEM has announced that it is for TWS earbuds too. The first accessories of these types seem to be exclusive to the Indian market, and are to debuted there with relatively large drivers for "Dynamic Bass" thus far.

How do you repair the case for your AirPods? You don't, according to Apple customer service representatives allegedly recorded in a new YouTube video posted by Ken Pillonel, an engineer who modified an iPhone X to support USB type-C charging. Now, the same vlogger has worked out how to do the same for a pair of AirPods.

Razer has bought all shares of the French company responsible for Interhaptics, described as a "leading development platform" for feedback in gaming, PC and extended-reality (XR) hardware. The move is slated to underpin the former's interest in the overall haptics market, although it could also allow the OEM to improve and leverage its in-house HyperSense technology to compete with similar products such as Sony DualSense going forward.

Mounting two external displays onto your laptop sounds pretty cool on paper, but it can be a huge hassle in practice. The FOPO monitor extender is bogged down by its own awkward build and extensive cable requirements.

Launching back in late 2017, the Apple Watch Series 3 has been at the center of much controversy particularly following the debut of watchOS 7 in fall 2020. For a company renowned for making products that are built to last, planned obsolescence seems to be in play for this vintage wearable.

The 84-key Mojo84 keyboard utilizes Poron, silicone, polycarbonate, MDA, and silicone materials to dampen the typing noise as much as possible to great effect.

Anker has announced that it will launch the latest generation of its high-speed chargers during an upcoming July 2022 event. The OEM has already alluded to the "cutting-edge" gallium nitride (GaN) technology to come in these new accessories. They will be pitched at both in-place and on-the-go use-cases, and will come in a variety of wattages, some of which will exceed the 100 watt (W) mark.

Gateway has just announced an inaugural all-in-one (AiO) desktop as its latest addition to its new Walmart-based line-up. It hits the sub-US$400 mark with its specs, which include Intel Pentium silicon and a ~24-inch IPS FHD display. Then again, it comes with its own mouse and keyboard in the box, as well as a year's worth of Microsoft 365 Personal access for free.

The speaker skimps on arguably unnecessary extras like LEDs for a more standard design that focuses on maximizing the core audio experience.

The EasySMX is very light at just 211 g compared to the 250 g Switch Pro controller. Customizing the buttons is easy but only if you can remember all the necessary button combinations as there is no UI to help.

OPPO has confirmed that it has secured the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 wearable platform for its 2022 flagship Watch. In fact, the OEM has indicated that there will be more than 1 version of this third-gen smartwatch, which will also be first to the market with its new chipset. OPPO has hinted at its ability to boost performance in its inaugural vehicle.

The MScreen ultra-wide portable screen has launched via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The gadget has a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 770 HD resolution. You can connect to the device via HDMI and USB ports. The MScreen is available in 8.8-in Mini and 14.1-in Standard models.

ESR has launched its series of HaloLock wireless chargers with CryoBoost technology in the UK. The company claims that the devices can charge Apple gadgets faster than the official MagSafe chargers, thanks to its new cooling technology. The lineup includes 3-in-1, 2-in-1 and car mount charging devices.

The Brydge ProDock Thunderbolt 4 MacBook docking station is now available to pre-order in the US. The vertical dock expands your range of ports with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, USB-A and USB-C ports. Plus, the gadget has a 15 W wireless charging pad, and supports dual 4K displays at up to 60 Hz.

Twelve South has released an updated version of the HoverBar Duo, an iPad and iPhone stand. The second generation model has a new QuickSwitch tab, which allows you to quickly move the HoverBar arm between a weighted base and an adjustable clamp. You can use the gadget to hold your tablet next to your external monitor, make video calls or record videos.

A United States credit union has taken Apple to court over the Cupertino giant's Pay service. The plaintiff in this case has taken issue with what it sees as the imposition of the app as a default option on users, and with the extra fees financial institutions incur as a result. Therefore, Apple is now at risk of losing this apparently happy state of affairs in its home country soon.

The iQOO 10 and 10 Pro have just launched with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoCs augmented by the V1 Plus co-processor in both cases. However, the Pro variant goes even further in terms of unique features, as it has now officially won the race to 200-watt (W) "ultra-fast flash" charging. It also has the better display and rear cameras of the two.

OPPO has made the Indian versions of its latest premium mid-range Android smartphones, the Reno8 and Reno8 Pro, official today (July 18, 2022). They have been introduced alongside the Air version of the OEM's first-gen tablet, as well as its new Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds. They will be available imminently via channels such as Flipkart.

Samsung has proudly announced that its SmartThings Find network is now made up of at least 200 million devices (counted as individual "find nodes") worldwide. The OEM's Apple Find My rival has taken less than two years to grow to this extent. Its success is attributed to the release of the first-gen Galaxy SmartTags, which allow users to find things besides Samsung hardware through the service.

The Indian Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has ruled that the mobile device OEM OPPO is liable for fines equating to ~US$550 million for practices that allegedly amount to the evasion of custom duties in the country. OPPO does not completely agree with the findings, yet states it is committed to acknowledging and rectifying the situation.

Realme has announced a date in July 2022 for its next multi-device Indian-market launch, strongly hinting at the arrival of the Pad X 5G as a headline moment. However, the OEM is also now teasing a completely new product to debut alongside it: its first ever monitor. It may emerge alongside some additional peripherals and a new wearable.

Smartphone fast charging technology that breaks the current 150 watt (W) limit is projected to hit the market by the end of 2022. However, OPPO reportedly aims to go even further with a new 240W standard. It is apparently in testing right now at the OEM's factories, although it may still have some critical issues compared to existing or potentially emerging solutions.

The product design relationship between Apple and Jony Ive has finally come to an end. The former executive at Cupertino was responsible for the distinctive looks of the MacBook line, but has only been a consultant to the OEM since 2019. Ive's contract for this role has now expired, and his former employer has declined to renew it.

Volkswagen has unveiled its new "charging park", located at one of the company's plants in Saxony, Germany. It is made of electrical storage units, each made of 96 batteries reclaimed from pre-production ID. 3 and ID. 4 cars. Therefore, Volkswagen asserts that its new "PSC" car-charging infrastructure is sustainable as well as practical and forward-looking.

SilverStone has introduced the ECS07, an unusual device that resembles a thick SSD. However, the SilverStone ECS07 brings expands SATA 3.0 connectivity within a small form factor. The SilverStone ECS07 supports five SATA 3.0 ports running at 6 Gbps each; pricing has not been announced yet.

Realme has just confirmed that its square-faced smartwatch series is indeed headed for a third generation. The Watch 3's teasers are now running alongside those for the Pad X on the OEM's official Indian channels, suggesting that the 5G-capable slate will take the stage next to the new wearable later in July 2022.

Lenovo has unveiled some new discounts for its Prime Day 2022 event. They include a number of Legion laptops with platforms ranging from those of the nearly-new Ryzen 5 or 7 to 12th-gen Alder Lake series. Most also have RTX 3000-series graphics, as well as a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

EZVIZ has released its Prime Day deals on its residential surveillance accessories for 2022. It includes some of the latest color night vision cameras from the brand, as well as pan-tilt indoor and FHD floodlight-equipped models. They are available at discounts of up to 42% at the moment.