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Acer has updated its Predator X27U gaming monitor series with a new 'X1' option. Seemingly replacing the existing Predator X27U, the Predator X27U X1 features an updated design with one of Samsung Display's recent high-resolution and fast QD-OLED panels.

MSI has given the MPG 272URX its first release, having showcased the monitor earlier this month. While not available globally just yet, it appears that the new 4K and 27-inch gaming monitor could cost about as much as the MPG 271QRX in other markets.

Best Buy might have a limited supply of Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs, but gamers won't be short on options. The retailer just listed new Gigabyte graphics cards, with most models priced above $999.99. Buyers shouldn't expect these GPUs to become in stock until the January 30th RTX 5080 release date.

The Casio G-Shock Glayer, a new limited edition watch, has leaked in Japan. The wearable is based on the DW-5600 series and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Japanese rock band Glay. Images reveal the design of the watch and collectable packaging, with the features yet to be officially confirmed.

Casio is about to launch the G-Shock DW-6900-ASRV24A-1CR, a new collaboration watch designed with ASRV. This model appears to come with three straps, allowing you to change up the look, and features a red backlight. On top of this, it is expected to offer up to five years of battery life.

The Apple Mac mini was given a brand new and much more compact design last fall, although it is only available in silver. ColorWare is now offering the Mac mini with Apple M4 in a retro design, either in beige or black.

Aqara has released the Display Switch V1 EU in various European countries. This smart home product offers four switches and a 2.08-inch display. Features include support for Zigbee and Matter over Bridge, energy usage monitoring and a built-in presence sensor.

New rumours indicate that Canon will soon launch a new mid-range APS-C EOS R camera to challenge the likes of the Fujifilm X-T50 and X-S20. The new camera will allegedly feature 6K 30 FPS video and an entirely new body design, suggesting that it may not be a replacement for the existing EOS R7 or R10 and instead a retro-inspired camera.

Available with several desktop choices, including Budgie and Xfce, the rolling release distro Solus returns with version 4.7 Endurance. Only available for 64-bit hardware, Solus 4.7 includes multiple package updates, a new software center with out-of-the-box Flatpak support, as well as improved video card compatibility.

Xiaomi has released the Magnetic Power Bank 6000mAh in European countries, including the UK and Italy. The new Qi2-certified accessory offers both wireless and wired charging via the charging pad and USB-C port. Other features include a nano leather exterior and a folding stand.

Whether or not the RTX 50 series is a generational leap in performance, demand remains sky-high. Facing shortages, customers are already lining up outside a U.S. retailer before the January 30th release date. Is camping the best strategy to score an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 at MSRP?

Casio has announced that the new G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9 watch is about to be released in more countries. Product listings for the model have now appeared in France, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, with hints at a January or February release. Features of the watch include interchangeable casing and a battery life estimate of five years.

The Xiaomi 5-in-1 Type-C Hub has been released in several European countries and appears to be about to launch at more of the brand’s online stores. This recently revealed accessory has five ports, allowing you to connect to a 4K monitor and various peripherals. Plus, there is 90W pass-through charging for the host device thanks to a 100W PD input.

Lava has introduced a new Yuva Smart affordable smartphone in Indian market. The Yuva Smart budget-friendly smartphone comes with an HD+ LCD display, a Unisoc 9863A chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W wired charging. It will be available soon in India via Amazon.

Now available for OEM integration into AR glasses, Creal Clarity reproduces virtual scenes with full depth information, allowing users to focus on 3D objects near and far. Traditional AR glasses project images at a set distance, causing eye strain and nausea.

Reolink offers various surveillance products and, with the Home Hub Pro, offers a local storage solution that saves subscription costs and also ensures personal control over sensitive data. Launched late last year, the device is now available with a 25% discount.

If you happen to have an RTX 5090 or RX 7900 XTX graphics card to connect to your shiny new OLED monitor, Silkland asserts that its latest 6.6-foot cable is the one for you. It is VESA-certifIed to support the up-to-80 gigabits per second (Gb/s) bandwidth spec of the DisplayPort 2.1 standard, and, thus, to handle the transmission of 8K content that goes at up to 240Hz.

Google has augmented its suite of device security features with Identity Check. It is rated to prevent the extraction of a user's personal and sensitive data from a stolen smartphone by locking them behind biometric authentication under certain conditions. Devices of the Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S25 series are first in line for the new feature.

The Minisforum UN150P has launched as an affordable mini PC with the newly introduced Intel Twin Lake CPU. As the Intel N150 is a low-power CPU, the system is mainly for relatively less demanding tasks, such as office and entertainment.

Beelink has updated its SER9 mini-PC series with a cheaper option that should still be more powerful than many of its peers. Not only that, but the new Ryzen AI 9 365 version of the Beelink SER9 Pro is available with a healthy $250 launch discount.

The Morefine S800 is a new mini PC with a quite striking exterior design. This computer also supports external GPUs and can be ordered in different configurations, including a budget-friendly barebone SKU.

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now available with significant compromises on both of its class-leading selling points.

Sharge has announced that the launch of its new ChatGPT-powered wearables via Kickstarter is now just a few days away. The brand has unveiled a Super Early Bird price for its first-gen loomos glasses in advance. They will be available alongside a accessory that might further boost their apparently class-leading battery life.

Aqara has released the Touchscreen Dial V1 in Europe. This new smart home product combines a rotary dial with a touchscreen, allowing you to control multiple connected devices individually or simultaneously. Also, the Touchscreen Dial V1 EU is equipped with a presence sensor and supports Matter.

The Ado Air 30 is a new electric bike that comes with an automatic gearshift, anti-theft GPS and an ultra-slim removable battery with an estimated 62 miles of range.

LG has released a new 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor in Japan before it reaches other markets. Not only does its Japanese release confirm all key specifications for the LG UltraGear 27G850A-B, but it also outlines how much it may cost in other markets.

An official launch and pre-order date has finally been set for the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that can run PlayStation 1 games without any software emulation. The gaming system is even compatible with original memory cards and controllers for the PS1. It further includes some modern features such as NFC, Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

The F3A AI 370 is a new and apparently well-performing mini PC powered by a quick AMD chipset. Acemagic’s compact computer offers a bunch of connectivity options with some limitations, while the brand's promotional material focuses on the AI prowess.

The Volla Phone Quintus is now available and aims to entice buyers with its focus on privacy. The smartphone runs on either Android or Ubuntu Touch and foregoes all Google services, if desired.

Two new Casio watches have been launched in the US: the LWS1200H-1A2V and the LWS1200H-7A3V. Designed for runners, they have a 60-lap memory alongside a stopwatch and countdown timer. Other features include a five year battery life estimate and 100 m water resistance.

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is a brand-new Chromebook powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor and 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory. Thanks to its 14-inch touch display and 360º hinge, the device can function both as a laptop and a tablet.

Ayaneo has finally released its next-generation gaming handheld. Available to order now in multiple variants, the Ayaneo 3 can be configured with a 120 Hz OLED display, up to 64 GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. The new gaming handheld also supports both USB4 and OCuLink eGPU solutions unlike many of its contemporaries.

Kensington has released a new accessory purpose-built for Apple's latest Mac mini. The Security Mount can also serve as a mounting bracket and even makes the mini-PC's infamous power button easier to access.

8BitDo has showcased a new wireless controller in China. Potentially an upgraded 8BitDo Ultimate, the 8BitDo Orion features upgraded hardware like Hall effect triggers that also support DualSense-like haptic feedback in some instances.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-R70xa and ATH-R50x open-back headphones. These R-Series headphones are designed to be accurate reference souces for all professional audio tasks, while providing high clarity and low distortion.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series supports Qi2, but requires a protective case with integrated magnets since Samsung has simply dispensed with these in its flagships. Spigen offers several cases that make the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra compatible with magnetic Qi2 accessories.

The HyRad Gaze Pro X is positioned as a high-quality tablet with a 10.3-inch E Ink panel. Together with an integrated front light, the tablet's display is intended to legible both at night and in direct sunlight, while Android 14 ensures maximum flexibility.

Elegoo has unveiled a new variant of the Saturn 4 Ultra that is intended to take 3D printing to the next level. The model offers numerous features such as an AI camera, smart temperature control, automatic leveling and more. All of which aim at both user-friendliness and producing high quality 3D prints.

Corsair's newest external SSD features USB-C with a bandwidth of 40 Gbit/s, which allows data transfer speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s in real-world use. The versatile and compact USB 4 SSD is also backwards compatible with slower USB-C ports.

OM System has confirmed the apparent launch date for the recently teased and leaked OM-3, which is stacking up to be a compact, retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera body. In the new teaser, the company also confirmed that the camera will have a colour selector dial, similar to the one found on the Pen F from 2016 and the more recent Fujifilm Film Simulation dial.

A reinforced case is essential for buyers who plan to own an S25 Series phone for longer than one upgrade cycle. OtterBox is debuting a range of new cases that promise long-term protection for Samsung's new smartphones.

Aqara has launched the Hub S1 Plus in various European countries. This new smart home hub is described as premium and supports Matter. It offers a 6.9-inch touchscreen with a wide range of functions, such as viewing live video streams and monitoring energy consumption from connected devices.

The Xiaomi 15 is not available globally yet. While Xiaomi has not even hinted when its latest compact flagship will be available outside of China, it has already refreshed it in its home market. Available exclusively in a 'Carmine Red' makeover, the Xiaomi 15 New Year's Flavour celebrates Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29.

Seeed Studio has launched a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5. Its two M.2 slots offer space for SSDs or AI accelerators, while it remains possible to use additional sensors and actuators.

The VoltaGo Max is a powerful and versatile charging solution that can charge up to five devices at once, including laptops, and supports high-power wireless charging. It is also TSA approved and thus travel friendly.

The Apollo S80 is a new Dolby Atmos soundbar that is also supposed to offer surround sound and comes with LED lighting whose colors and intensity can be easily adjusted.

NuPhy has released more details about the upcoming, retro-inspired Kick75 "hybrid mechanical keyboard" which it claims is the first in the world to offer compatibility with both low-profile and full-size mechanical switches. Currently, there is a $1 buy-in fee for the pre-order, and the full price is slated to be revealed in February.

Lenovo has released a new Windows 2-in-1 in China. Sold as the S130 Pad, the device can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 3K display that delivers 420 nits peak brightness.

Polar has launched the Ignite 3 Braided Yarn smartwatch. This latest model comes with a new wristband, which the company suggests is “extremely comfortable”. Its features include an AMOLED display, GPS tracking, in-depth sleep analysis and a heart rate sensor.

Google's symmetrical speed internet service continues to set high marks for performance and reliability. Soon the CES host city will finally have access to Google Fiber plans. How else is the provider improving its industry-leading broadband solutions?