Launch

Dell showed off an Inspiron 14 5441 SKU powered by the new Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 SoC. The Copilot+ laptop can also be configured with an X1P-64-100 chip. Apart from the SoC and display, the base Inspiron 14 is largely identical to the Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 that was announced a few months ago.

Qualcomm has unveiled two new Snapdragon X Plus SKUs, the X1P-46-100 and X1P-42-100. Both come with an 8-core CPU and a weaker GPU than the one found on its 10-core counterpart (X1P-64-100), but use the same NPU.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is now official with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPU. You can pair it with a GeForce RTX 4070 and uip to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its 16-inch, 16:10 screen is available in IPS LCD, OLED and miniLED flavouts.

MSI has a new and quite compact, passively cooled PC in its range, which is aimed at industrial users and allows the simultaneous use of two displays. Its specs are relatively limited, but it should suffice for most tasks.

Hot on the heels of Bose and its 60th Diamond Edition releases, Bang & Olufsen has decided to commemorate its 100th birthday with a new high-end audio device called the Beoplay H100. In the process, the company has replaced the Beoplay H95 as its most premium set of wireless over-ear headphones.

HP has just presented its first notebook with an Intel Lunar Lake chip, the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, which combines a Core Ultra 9 288V with 32 GB RAM, a 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and a 64 Wh battery. The efficient Intel chip positions the notebook as a direct competitor to Snapdragon notebooks.

To celebrate its 10th year anniversary as a smartphone brand, Ulefone has a handful of new devices, one of which is the Armor Mini 20T Pro. It is the manufacturer's smallest rugged smartphone, and despite its compact size, it packs some pretty decent features.

Pico has now released the Pico 4 Ultra in Europe and beyond. While the company claims to have included €50 in launch bonuses for its new VR headset, that does little to offset the €210 and 54% price increase over the older Pico 4.

Geekom has partnered with Tecno to unleash the "World's Smallest" PC with liquid cooling on the world via crowdfunding. The "Ultra-Quiet", RGB-lit miniature desktop has already accrued over $300,000 worth of backing on its first day on Kickstarter, and is available at $200 off its planned retail price.

Intel is revising its Evo spec to be compliant with the latest Lunar Lake launch. The new edition is pretty much similar to last year but now mandates "cool and quiet performance" and Wi-Fi 7. Intel expects a good majority of Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V series-powered laptops to be Intel Evo-compliant.

Dell has shown off its new flagship laptop, the XPS 13 (XPS 9350). It comes with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs, a 16:10 IPS/OLED screen, a 53 Wh battery and just two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports.

Govee is now selling Net Lights in various markets globally. The smart outdoor lights come in two sizes and are Matter-compatible for smart home integration and voice commands. Other features include a wide range of colors and effects, including the ability to display the image or GIF of your choice.

Arriving a tad later than anticipated, GhostBSD 24.07.1 promises increased performance and stability thanks to the transition from using packages based on the team's own ports to using FreeBSD PKGBSD packages. Additionally, this update comes with an improved NetworkMGR, two security tweaks for OpenSSH, and more.

SwitchBot's wallet tracker pulls double duty as an NFC key card for compatible locks. The Wallet Finder Card, which works with Apple Find My, can also trigger home automation settings when within Bluetooth range.

Xiaomi has introduced a new pair of affordable wireless earbuds, the Redmi Buds 6 Lite. These Bluetooth buds sport Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 38 hours of battery life, and a 12.4 mm driver. They launched at €20, about $22.14.

The IKEA BRÄNNBOLL gaming furniture collection has officially arrived in countries globally. The 20 products were teased earlier this year, though pricing was only unveiled at launch. The collection includes a gaming station, multiple chairs, storage solutions and accessories.

Bose has now released some of the new versions of its high-end audio products that leaked earlier this year. Available now across multiple markets, the new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds can also be purchased together for a healthy launch discount.

Announced without any fanfare, the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 sits at the top of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 series with a higher-clocked CPU and a handful of other upgrades. However, there's no info on when it will hit the market.

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station can now be pre-ordered from various third-party retailers in the EU. The model, already available in the US, is expected to officially launch in Europe later in September. The powerful model offers a large capacity that can be expanded, solar charging, and up to 8,000W output.

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still not be enough to compete with the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, which are both significantly cheaper.

Anker has revealed a new accessory, the Charger (25W, Compact), in the US and Canada. The accessory has a single port and can fold to make it easier to transport. While it is advertised as suitable for Samsung smartphones, the charger is compatible with a wide range of devices from several brands.

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.

Shokz has updated its popular bone-conduction headphones for runners, with the launch of the OpenRun Pro 2. The new model now uses a dual driver setup, with bone conduction for mids and highs, and a new air conduction driver to handle bass frequencies. Battery life and charging is improved slightly, and Bluetooth 5.3 support added, for the same $180 launch price as its predecessor.

Motorola is now offering the Edge 50 in Europe, roughly a month after debuting the device in India. Available in three colour options and 512 GB of storage, the Motorola Edge 50 also comes with a healthy launch bonus worth €149.99.

The Sony CRE-C20 look like in-ear headphones — and in fact, they are. However, they are designed to be very helpful for people with impaired hearing in everyday life and look relatively discreet.

Motorola has introduced the Moto G55 5G, a cheaper alternative to the existing Moto G85 5G. Available now in some markets, Motorola equips the Moto G55 5G with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP and optically stabilised camera, among other features.

Motorola has now expanded its Moto G series with a new budget option. Specifically, the Moto G35 5G has arrived for under €200, despite containing a 120 Hz display, a 50 MP camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W charging.

The Philips 65OLED+959 Ambilight TV will be shown at IFA 2024, with European pricing confirmed in a recent announcement. The model, launching soon, was unveiled earlier this year and will be the first to feature the brand’s advanced Ambilight Plus technology. Also included are powerful speakers and various gaming features.

The BenQ Ace, or AH700ST, golf simulation projector has arrived in the US. The model has a laser light source, Golf Mode and support for multiple aspect ratios. Plus, the company indicates that this model is straightforward to set up with just a few clicks thanks to automation technology.

Prior to the launch of its ultra-slim Magic V3 foldable phone, Honor has put out a tongue-in-cheek jab at Samsung, in the form of a 166-word ‘apology’ to owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The message is engraved on a microscopic scale on the side of the Magic V3 by British micro-artist Graham Short. The engraving is only done as a one-off on an internal unit, and will not appear on production units.

AOC has released the AGON Pro AG326UD, a new 32-inch gaming monitor based around a lesser-known QD-OLED panel. Available for €849 and £739.99 in Europe and the UK, respectively, the AOC AGON Pro AG326UD lines directly up against Gigabyte's AORUS FO32U and MSI's MAG 321UP.

The AGON PRO AG276QZD2 has now reached Europe and the UK following the monitor's introduction last month in the US. Undercutting some of its competitors, AOC's new monitor combines a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate across a 27-inch panel at mid-range launch pricing.

Motorola has now officially unveiled the Edge 50 Neo, the fifth member of the Edge 50 series. Arriving first in the Eurozone and the UK, the Edge 50 Neo is underpinned by an LTPO pOLED display, a battery that supports wireless and 68 W wired charging, plus a version of the chipset that powers one of Motorola's latest foldables.

Corsair has joined ASUS, MSI and others in releasing a 34-inch gaming monitor based on a 1440p and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. While MSI's equivalent has now dropped below $800, Corsair has positioned its alternative at almost $1,200.

The Mova E30 Ultra robot vacuum and mop has been announced. The company, a Dreame sub-brand, will show its new model at IFA 2024. Features include up to 7,000 Pa suction power, RoboSwing arms and a self-cleaning docking station. Plus, its RRP is lower than that of similar competitor models.

FriendlyElec has released a new NanoPi single-board computer (SBC) for well under $50. Starting at just $30, the NanoPi R3S combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, among other features.

Anker has launched the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector in the US. The new model is cheaper than its predecessor, the Cosmos 4K. There are several differences between the two versions, such as the light source and peak brightness level, the OS, and other features.

The LG ThinQ ON has been revealed as the brand’s first smart home hub. The company claims its model uses industry-first generative AI for natural language voice commands and intelligent home optimization. Other features include Matter compatibility, LED lights and manual control buttons.

Realme has expanded the Realme 13 family with two new 5G models. The Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G have been announced in India with MediaTek chips, water and dust resistance, and fast charging technology.

With the Freedo, Dangbei is launching its first portable projector with an integrated battery and a particularly flexible tripod, making home cinema possible indoors and outdoors.

Hisense has announced the A85N OLED TVs, which are launching soon. The new models, offered in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, support Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. Other listed features include software to reduce the effect of pixel burn-in, built-in speakers and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium.

Razer touts its latest addition to the Wolverine series as the ideal Designed for Xbox wireless controller. It is equipped with rear-facing paddles rated to simulate mouse-clicks, further augmented with two claw grip bumpers for even more tactile feedback. The V3 Pro also has adjustable Hall-effect thumbsticks and Razer Pro Hypertriggers.

The Xiaomi Pocket Power Bank Pro 10000mAh 33W is about to launch in India. The company suggests it is the most compact accessory of its kind, with a “pocket-friendly design”. The power bank offers three ports and a lower power mode, and it is said to recharge fully in under two hours.

The Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector has officially launched in countries worldwide. The model is cheaper than the well received Formovie Theater, with several differences between the two devices. Features of the latest projector include Google TV and the ability to throw images up to 150 inches wide.

8BitDo continues to update its popular controllers through with new transparent and translucent editions. This time, the company has quietly introduced an updated Translucent Purple edition of the 8BitDo Pro 2, which can already be ordered at a reduce launch price with Hall effect joysticks.

Xiaomi has listed the Power Bank 4i 20000mAh 33W Sonic Charge at its online store in India. The new accessory is launching this August and follows a less powerful model which arrived in July. Features include three USB ports, a low-power mode and protection against various hazards.

Sharge has now announced pricing and availability for its new Disk Plus, touted to debut as the "world's thinnest" external SSD. It is rated for up to 10 gigabit per second (Gb/s) data transfers and for pass-through USB-C charging. The Disk Plus is compatible with multiple types of M.2 SSDs of up to 4TB in capacity.

8BitDo has now updated two more of its 2.4 GHz wireless controllers. All available under its 'Transparent Series', the company has already given one model a modest early discount.