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OPPO launched a first-gen premium smartwatch in 2020, then followed it up shortly afterward with a version certified to generate on-wrist electrocardiograms. This spec allowed the device to compete with the latest Apple Watches of the time. Now, a famous leaker asserts that an edition of the OPPO Watch 2 with the same ability is coming up.

GoPro has now announced the launch of its latest action-cam, the GoPro Hero 10 Black. The Hero 10 Black succeeds last year's Hero 9 Black and packs a slew of interesting features including a new GP2 chip and HyperSmooth 4.0. It's also a bit more expensive, though, with a US$499 MSRP.

Unveiled last week, Corsair's MP600 PRO XT is available in 1, 2, and 4 TB variants with sequential read speeds of up to 7,100 MB/s and capable of sequential writes of more than 6,800 MB/s. This new PCIe Gen 4 SSD with extreme performance features an aluminum heat spreader and comes with a five-year warranty.

An official datasheet for the GoPro Hero 10 Black has surfaced online, revealing all aspects of GoPro's next action camera. The data sheet confirms that the Hero 10 Black will feature GoPro's new GP2 processor, along with a larger 23 MP camera.

The sub-US$130 Minor III TWS earbuds are now available for purchase and feature Bluetooth 5.2 support, Marshall's signature sound delivered by 12 mm custom-tuned drivers, intuitive touch controls, as well as 5 hours of autonomy (25 hours including the four charges provided by the case).

Sony has announced the addition of the Midnight Black Pulse 3D wireless headset to its lineup of official PS5 accessories. The black Pulse 3D headset follows on the heels of the recently released Midnight Black and Cosmic Red DualSense controllers. This latest accessory overhaul could point to a black PlayStation 5 console being on the cards.

ESR is an OEM that lays claim to having the first MagSafe for iPhone third-party alternative that is also an in-car charger on Amazon. Now, it has announced that its customers can go ahead and upgrade to a new 13-series model thanks to the new range of cases that is compatible with the OEM's HaloLock system.

Now that the iPad Mini has moved on to USB type-C in its latest form, OWC strongly hints that one of its latest accessories is an ideal companion for the tablet, considering its new prospects. They include a hub that can expand a connected device's port count by 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports.

As part of its live-streamed product launch of today, (September 15, 2021) Xiaomi has announced when its electric Scooter Pro 2 will hit the German market in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed special edition form. It has many specs in common with the normal version, although the new branded theme boosts its price by quite a bit.

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Smart Projector 2 in Europe. It has a peak brightness of 500 ANSI Lumens, a throw ratio of 1:2:1, covers 154% of the REC 709 colour gamut and runs Android TV 9.0 out of the box. Its price is set at €599 (US$708), putting it on the expensive end of the spectrum.

Dizo is Realme's latest sub-brand for 'ecosystem' devices, mostly lifestyle wearables thus far. To this end, a Watch 2 and Watch Pro under this new name have been unveiled. They offer large displays and health-tracking tech such as SpO2 monitors, although the Pro has more sports modes and a larger battery. They will sell in India via Flipkart from late September 2021.

Xiaomi's latest mesh networking system comes in a pack of just 2 tower-like "nodes"; nevertheless, the OEM asserts this is all that is needed to allow the AX3000 to emit fast Wi-Fi 6 signals over an area of just over 370 square meters. It is based on a Qualcomm processor and also offers Gigabit ports.

GoPro has settled on a date to launch the Hero 10 Black, its next action camera. The Hero 10 Black will arrive on its predecessor's anniversary, complete with an improved camera, chipset and video stabilisation. The Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black will look practically identical, though.

Realme has now launched its new smart band, the Realme Band 2, in Malaysia. The Realme Band 2 offers a bigger display and battery compared to its predecessor and looks set to arrive in India with a price tag that would make it a cheaper alternative to Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 6.

Canon has launched the EOS R3 as the "most technologically advanced full-frame mirrorless camera" it has ever produced. This is because it integrates the AI-based person- and even eye-detection features that allow the user to direct focus on what they are looking at through the EVF. The R3's CMOS is also rated to pick out and track specific subject types such as eyes and animals.

VAVA asserts that its latest high-end 4K UHD laser projector can support a home-theater experience without the need for heavy curtains at any time of day. This is due to its 2,500-lumen brightness, not to mention the latest generation of clarity-enhancing ALPD technology. The Chroma has just debuted on Indiegogo, yet has already gone beyond its funding goal.

Huawei has launched the PixLab X1, a laser printer with a futuristic look thanks to the "suspended" design of its upper lid. It is also hyper-modern in that its controls are in the form of a touchscreen and it can produce documents on smartphones via NFC. However, its most interesting aspect is that it is slated to run on the same HarmonyOS of this OEM's full mobile devices.

LG is known for its UltraGear gaming-focused line of monitors; now, it has announced the speaker to match. The OEM claims to have devoted all its audio experience and prowess to optimize this new GP9 variant for communication as well as immersion during gameplay. Therefore, it offers an in-built mic in addition to a "Hi-Fi Quad" DAC and a battery rated for up to 6 hours of use per charge.

According to a report, DJI has set a tentative release date for the Mavic 3. The drone will be larger than the Mavic 2 and will arrive in two versions, both with identical camera hardware.

Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick is generally regarded as the best option for those seeking a capable, affordable TV stick. Realme is set to disrupt the market, however, with the Realme 4K Google TV Stick, thanks to Google TV support and 4K playback capability.

Users can create personalized HRTF profiles in a matter of seconds through the Hive software. However, the software is barebones for better or worse to make it easier to use but not without some lacking features.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds series already offer a range of high-end TWS technology. Now, it has emerged that their next generation might come with something besides the usual charging case that keeps them completely untethered during use. It is a new accessory that defeats this purpose somewhat, although the potential use-cases possibly implied by the new design might make up for that.

Sony's new A5000 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as do many premium soundbars these days. However, the OEM also seeks to set this product apart with its in-house Vertical Surround Engine, Sound Field Optimization and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology to help it create a convincing soundscape for any given space.

GoPro is set to announce the release of the next iteration in its action-cam lineup. The GoPro Hero 10 Black will debut on September 15 and a new leak has now revealed all important details and features of the new camera ahead of launch.

The Buds Pro are currently the latest TWS earbuds sold by the brand OnePlus. However, according to a new leak, the Buds Z2 will take over in this respect before too long. They are slated to debut alongside a new flagship smartphone variant later in 2021.

LG has introduced a new addition to the XBOOM Bluetooth speaker series to the US market. The new 360 variant's design might make it an ideal fit for the high-tech home. The resulting "conical-cylindrical" form factor is rated for up to 120W of audio power, generated by dedicated drivers rated for a multi-dimensional sound-stage.

Hubsan has positioned the Zino Mini SE aggressively, with its 249 g drone offering longer flight times than the DJI Mini 2. The Zino Mini SE starts at US$349 and should be available in North America towards the end of September.

Whoop has revised its in-house fitness tracker, making it 33% thinner while adding several features. The bracelet will be optional in the future too thanks to Whoop Body, a clothing range with an integrated holder for the fitness tracker. Whoop remains a subscription-only service.

Not only has Facebook made its first ever pair of smart glasses official, it has also made them Ray-Bans thanks to a collaboration with this iconic brand. The new wearable device is equipped with speakers for calls and audio, not to mention the cameras necessary for point-of-view video or photos at will. The Stories spectacles are available in certain markets from now.

This laptop stand does only one thing and it does it well. For $35 USD, it omits all those fancy auxiliary features like fans and LEDs for a slimmer and lighter build.

The Vissles keyboard will apply similar optical switches and even spacing as the keys on an Apple Magic keyboard. It also happens to have per-key RGB lighting and a thickness profile of just 7.9 mm at its thinnest point.

Amazon has announced that the latest version of its Fire TV Stick is called the Max variant. The accessory still streams in 4K; however, its new MediaTek processor supports Wi-Fi 6 and is paired to more RAM in this generation. It is shipped with an updated remote that has the OEM's smart assistant built in.

GoPro's action camera retailed for €479.99 in the Eurozone last year, but this year's model will cost a lot more than the Hero 9 Black does. Reportedly, the Hero 10 Black will be over 10% more expensive than its predecessor, which is a lot to pay for the new features that it will offer.

The DJI Mavic 3 has leaked again, this time in several renders. The Mavic 3 is expected to arrive with dual Hasselblad cameras and a larger battery than its predecessors. A possible DJI Mavic 3 release date has been discussed, too.

DJI has unveiled its latest gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 5. The OM 5 is much lighter than its predecessor but with a built-in extension road, 3-axis stabilisation and ActiveTrack 4.0. There is one major disadvantage with the OM 5 compared to the OM 4, though.

Logitech has unveiled a fancy-looking docking station, and an expensive one at that. The Logi Dock can recharge devices at up to 100 W and has an integrated speakerphone for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls.

Motorola has introduced its latest development in completely wireless method of keeping mobile-device powered as "Space Charging". The OEM has now condensed this next-gen technology into a desktop transmitter rated to send up to 5 watts (W) of power over an increased amount of open space to a compatible smartphone.

The BenQ GV30 is a bizarre-looking projector, albeit one with a built-in stand. The projector runs Android TV natively, albeit at up to 720p.

The drive utilizes the USB-C 3.2 gen. 2x2 interface for transfer rates of up to 2000 MB/s. Lower capacities may be somewhat slower, however, and Kingston has not disclosed retail prices.

Millions of Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 sales around the globe have helped the Chinese OEM pip Apple for the top position in the table of world’s largest wearable band vendors in the second quarter of 2021. However, Apple is in a very strong position thanks to high sales of its Watch Series while there is a gloomy forecast for basic smart bands.

ViewSonic has introduced its first ultra-short throw beamer, the X1000-4K. The LED projector offers a 4K resolution, among other things, and can output at 100-inches when just 38 cm away from a wall. A maximum projection of up to 150 inches is possible, too.

Just because a keyboard is "full-size" doesn't mean it can't be compact. Aside from a couple of annoyances, the SK653 knocks it out of the park in terms of usability and color options.

Logitech will start selling the MX Keys Mini soon, a compact alternative to its popular MX Keys keyboards. The MX Keys Mini retains all the essential features of its larger siblings, albeit with some size-related drawbacks.

Fans of the brand OnePlus might be awaiting flagships projected to take their numerical series name into double digits for the first time in 2022. However, according to the latest word on these devices, they might fail to provide much novelty on their reveal in that year. They are now slated to emerge as iterative upgrades - in terms of looks, that is.

Redmi has released a teaser for new TWS earbuds that may be pitched at the back-to-school market. Unlike the AirDots 3 line, these Buds 3 have stems, as well as a new square charging case. Nevertheless, a famous leaker asserts the accessories might have something besides looks in common.

FUJIFILM's 2 latest mirrorless cameras are of 2 different types; however, they have a lot in common. The GFX 50S II and X-T30 II are second generations of their respective series, yet are both based on the same X-Processor 4 image processor. They are also touted as having improved auto-focus (AF), whereas the 50S II is the first of its line to come with in-body image stabilization (IBIS).

Jabra has added not one but three new pairs to its Elite-series of TWS earbuds. Their new flagship, the 7 Pros, feature the OEM's MultiSensor Voice tech for "best-in-class call performance". The buds are joined by the 7 Actives and the 3s, geared towards steadfast fit during workouts and cost-effective audio quality respectively.

The pro-grade videography brand RED has just announced what it calls its "most powerful and advanced cinema camera" yet. The V-Raptor ST incorporates an 8K VV sensor and can shoot at 120fps at its full resolution. It is compatible with third-party storage, and also with a five-figure USD price-tag.