Accessory

Anker now reports that it became the "world's No.1 mobile charging brand" in 2020. It also marked its 10th anniversary as such a company in 2021, and attributes much of its success to becoming a leader in USB Power Delivery- (USB-PD) compatible accessories. It also now has a line in MagSafe-compatible products, as well as new type-C devices.

The Wemax Go is a DLP projector rated to throw an up to 120-inch image with HDR support and a maximal brightness of 600 ANSI lumens. However, unlike most products with such specs, it is also designed to be just 1 inch in height. Its maker, asserting that it is the thinnest product capable of the ALPD standard, has put it up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo.

Huawei is projected to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 with a device tipped to be called the Mate V on its 2022 launch. Now, the design predicted for this clamshell foldable phone has appeared again in another new leak. This one allegedly captures a case made to protect the upcoming device.

Lenovo has launched a new projector under the Yoga brand in China. The T500 Play is an FHD variant of its line with a peak brightness of 700 nits. It has a large battery of just over 22,000mAh in capacity, and is thus rated for truly portable use, as well as the ability to connect mobile devices via its USB type-C port.

The Kokoon Nightbuds are a pair of (technically) wireless earbuds specifically designed to wear in bed. They are rated by their OEM to track and enhance sleep through a combination of hardware such as an in-built heart-rate sensor and an app that delivers "personalized sleep coaching". They are now available as a mainstream product rather than on crowdfunding as before.

The Razer Kishi comes in four flavours and can charge your smartphone as you game, thanks to pass-through charging. Generally, most Razer Kishi controllers cost US$99.99, but Amazon is offering between 30% and 43% savings for all versions.

The POGO Automatic One-Step Blood Glucose Monitor is now widely available for purchase in the US. The monitor, which was designed by Intuity Medical Inc., has been cleared by the FDA and can be bought from US$68. The POGO monitor measures blood sugar levels with the use of “10-test cartridge technology.”

INTELLI is a brand with a new product called the StepUp Magnetic Wireless Charging Station. It looks like a vaguely wedge-shaped MagSafe-compatible charger for iPhone 12- or 13-series devices on first glance; however, it also contains novel pop-out charging decks, one for an Apple Watch and one for an AirPods case. The OEM asserts that the station can power all 3 at once.

Apple is projected to launch the Watch Series 8, a wearable with a potentially significant re-design, in the third quarter of 2022. Now, the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly asserts that there will be 2 alternative variants to go with it. They may be joined by new AirPods Pro to boot.

Razer has launched the Phone Cooler Chroma, a device intended to help keep smartphones from throttling during games. The new device is available for both iPhone and Android with the iPhone model supporting MagSafe while the Android model uses a traditional clamp.

OPPO has partnered with League of Legends to commemorate the game's Professional Qualifying Tournament with a new co-branded version of the OEM's new Reno7 Pro smartphone. It, along with a special edition of the 50W SuperVOOC Mini Charger, have been styled after the character Jinx, and thus comes with a very different look and additional perks.

Nothing had already revealed that the new, black versions of its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds would be sold through its own website from December 13, 2021. However, the OEM has also now stated that the new variants will also be available through a range of new and existing retailers, both online and physical, a few days beforehand.

UGREEN's "next step in the evolution of the X-series," namely the HiTune X6 ANC earbuds, come with 35 dB dual ANC (thanks to the use of six microphones), also adding 10 mm high fidelity dynamic drivers and 50 ms low-latency to the mix. Until December 11, this piece of tech is up for sale at US$48.99 instead of US$69.99.

The rise of the smart home has also seen the rise of the potential number of remote controls needed for all its new devices - or for the need to deplete one's smartphone battery for the same purpose. Now, however, Omni's latest universal remote may solve some of the problems entailed with the Model P, a control that runs on "advanced" solar power.

TEAMGROUP announced two new industrial storage solutions, the N75A-M80 and N75G-M80, which are designed to operate in changing and volatile environments. The company claimed that these SSDs were developed to meet the increasing demands of the 5G and smart edge computing markets. These devices also feature amazing cooling performance and are suitable for small industrial spaces.

Sony has announced availability and pricing for the inaugural Airpeak drone. The S1 is rated as the "world's smallest" drone that can still carry a full-sized mirrorless Alpha-series camera. It is up for pre-order from now, to be shipped later in December 2021.

When is a monitor with a screen measuring less than 20 inches diagonally valued at just under US$15,000? According to Canon, it's when it is the first professional reference display from the brand to feature its exact dimensions at a 4K/UHD resolution. The DP-V1830 can also support a 4-way split-screen, enhanced blacks and improved viewing angles.

PKVitality has been showing off its upcoming K’Watch Athlete wearable. The device has been constructed to help athletes involved in either endurance or explosive sports to monitor their lactic acid levels without the need for analyzing blood samples. The K’Watch Athlete, which offers continuous lactate monitoring, can be worn as a smartwatch or armband.

Car thieves in Canada are abusing the functionality of Apple's AirTags, which have reportedly been used for tracking the location of expensive vehicles in an attempt to later steal them. Apple iPhone users should be aware of a certain notification that can thwart the relatively simple procedure employed by such criminals.

The K’Watch Glucose smartwatch from PKVitality is currently undergoing clinical trials in the US. The device promises painless continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics and utilizes a replaceable K’apsul with SkinTaste technology to take blood sugar readings. The K’Watch Glucose should be priced at US$199/€199 upon release.

Motorsport fans and gamers who find common office chairs too boring or uncomfortable may soon treat themselves with a fancy gaming chair made by Secretlab, which has just announced that it will release new high-quality gaming chairs with Lamborghini branding in 2022.

Elon Musk and Tesla have revealed the Cyberwhistle, a whistle modelled on the Cybertruck. In a nod to Apple's expensive cleaning cloth, the Cyberwhistle costs US$50. It has also sold out less than 24 hours after it went live on Tesla's website.

Nintendo is yet to release a Switch XL, as it did with the DS family. However, the UpSwitch Orion serves as an unofficial alternative, with its 11.6-inch display and built-in speakers effectively creating a gigantic Switch console.

TEAMGROUP released blazing-fast DDR5 memory kits in two models, the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 and the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5. The DELTA RGB reaches an unbelievable frequency performance of 6400 MHz while the VULCAN DDR5 has a maximum frequency of 5200 MHz. Both memory kits can be purchased by customers in 2x16 GB capacities.

Sony has reportedly patented its own take on the type of controller that also snaps onto a smartphone to double as a grip for the device. This version of the accessory has PlayStation-esque buttons, joysticks and triggers, as one might hope. All in all, the alleged new IP looks very like a DualShock made just for smartphones.

A pain-free blood glucose sensor is being trialed by a UK-based company called Afon Technology. While there are supposedly various non-invasive hardware solutions being worked on, the Afon blood sugar level monitor comes as a supplementary device that people with diabetes can connect with their existing smartphone or smartwatch.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of Android flagships in 2022. Their latest alleged leak suggests that the upcoming smartphones could practically use tempered-glass rear camera-hump protectors made for their predecessors - except for the top-end variant, of course. The S22 Ultra's putative camera cut-out matches those of some previous tips, thereby again hinting at a significant re-design.

Amazfit has risen to #3 in the smartwatch market for the latest complete quarter of 2021 (or 3Q2021). Accordingly, it has announced deals on a number of these wearables for today's Black Friday event in the US. They include the popular T-Rex series, as well as those of the GTR and GTS lines.

Polymega is an innovative 'all-in-one retro console' that converts to support various types of classic cartridges via a modular system. Now, its maker Playmaji has announced that the fifth and latest version of these allows the user to play N64 games with the device. The OEM asserts that there are few other options on the market to do so at present.

The Hero 10 Black may have had its issues at launch, but it remains the best action camera that GoPro sells. Black Friday promotions have cut its price to US$399.98 with a year's GoPro subscription thrown in, or US$449.99 as part of a large bundle.

The price of the DJI Mavic Fly More Combo has dropped by 40% during Black Friday. The Fly More Combo is now purchasable for US$298.99, less than the cost of the Mavic Mini itself.

Apple is expected to unveil its first AR headset sometime in 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. He adds that it will perform on par with an M1 Mac and might not require an iPhone/iPad to operate. It could also feature two 4K OLED panels from Sony.

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged product name, they may be cheaper versions of existing products, although they may still offer in-demand specs and features.

The Life360 has announced that it will acquire Tile, buying the company out for just over $205 million. The acquisition has the potential to expand and streamline the location-tracking features involved in the services offered by both companies. For example, it might expand the current Tile network by about 10x.

Italy's anti-competition watchdog AGCM has ruled against Apple and Amazon in a case concerning the sale of Beats-series products on the latter's website for the country. The authority has concluded that the 2 OEMs formulated sales agreements for the audio accessories that amounted to an anti-trust practice. The companies may now have to pay a combined ~US$236 million in penalties as a result.

The Dronut X1 offers a unique take on the compact drone, popularised by the likes of DJI. The drone has a 4K camera, a LIDAR scanner, a 1 km range and no external propellers. It is also exceptionally expensive.

The overall share of Wear OS within the smartwatch market has never so much as cracked 5% in Counterpoint Research's reports on this space for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to the launch of the new Galaxy Watch4 series, things have changed considerably for the latest quarter of 2021. Google's platform is now nearly at 20%, although Apple remains the largest single OEM in the sector.

The price will drop another $5 USD from November 26 to 27 which is when the Thanksgiving sale will kick off. The SN750 SE series is home to some of the slowest PCIe4 NVMe SSDs that are still compatible with the PS5.

Samsung has issued a statement about the Galaxy Buds Pro and evidence that the earbuds can cause ear infections for some people. The statement will be no solace for those affected, so perhaps consider other earbuds for the time being if you have sensitive ears.

Volta, an OEM specializing in high-speed power accessories for smart devices, has announced that one of its latest products is to be the BOLT power bank. It is touted to offer up to 6 different charging modes at a combined potential total of 240 watts (W). It may launch alongside a smaller power bank pitched at iPhone 12- or 13-series users.

Samsung made a concerted effort to make its Galaxy Z Fold3 more like a Note device, to the extent the new foldable even had its own kind of S Pen. However, its integration proved less than convincing, especially compared to a "normal" stylus-toting smartphone. Now, there are rumors that the next generation will get no better in this regard.

Dizo is a new brand recently started by Realme with a focus on a cost-effective tech-enhanced lifestyle. Now, it has announced that its second-gen Watch has amassed 100,000 orders in the 40 days since its release. The company asserts that this makes it the "fastest-selling" product in its category.

Google has finally starting accepting pre-orders for the new Pixel Stand. The Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) costs US$79, £69 or €79 in the US, UK and the Eurozone, respectively. The wireless charging stand works best with the Pixel 6 series, but it supports other smartphones too.

Huawei has made the new Runner variant of its Watch GT series. Its case, band and UI have been redesigned with athletic performance in mind. It incorporates a new antenna design for improved positioning, and is rated for up to 14 days' worth of battery life. It is up for pre-order in China from now.

Apple may have answered a multitude of MacBook Pro-user prayers by restoring the SD card slot to the latest versions of these PCs. However, a growing number of owners claim that the "new" port is running unusually slow compared to adapters or dongles. This issue has reportedly led to replacements for some affected consumers.

Some Android TV users on Reddit have noticed that their big-screen devices are now appearing as connected devices when it comes to installing Google Play Store apps on their smartphones. This means the mobile devices can now be used to "tell" the TVs in question which apps to load as well as what content to display.