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The eufyCam Solo E30, a wireless surveillance camera, has just been launched. The camera supports 360-degree vision, solar charging and does not require a subscription.

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix branding on the vents underneath the laptop.

The 13th release of the year, which is also the last one of 2024, speeds up and further enhances the security provided by CachyOS while also improving compatibility thanks to RustiCL, which replaces the default OpenCL driver. Additionally, CachyOS 241221 comes with the Bluetooth service enabled by default.

The Baseus USB-C to USB-C cable with a 90° angle output has arrived in Europe, following its recent launch in North America. This braided model is designed for gamers, with the 90° bent port, 100W charging and a 480 Mbps data transfer rate.

Minisforum has started selling a new version of its only AMD Ryzen-powered 2-in-1. Now sold as the Minisforum V3 SE, the device makes sacrifices in various areas to hit a much lower price point than the standard Minisforum V3.

The Magic7 RSR has become China's latest ~$1,000+ Android smartphone. Its 5,000 nit peak brightness LTPO OLED display is augmented by Giant Rhino Glass for IP68/69-rated durability. The new device also has Honor's most advanced periscope zoom camera on its Porsche Design-inspired rear panel.

Ulefone has launched a new Armor X31 Pro affordable rugged smartphone. The company’s latest Armor X series smartphone comes with a 120 Hz display, a 64 MP primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,050 mAh battery. It also has a dedicated night vision camera for outdoor use.

The Black Shark Watch X Pro has made its official debut in China. Among its main highlights are a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen, a hidden camera, and multiple app support. Its price in China is CNY 899, which is around $123.

The Dsky Moonwatch is a new smartwatch with a number of features and programming capabilities. It comes with latest GPS tech, the OLED display is both scratchproof and anti-reflective, and is compatible with the Arduino, MakeCode and CircuitPython programing platforms.

The release date for the new Casio CRW-001 Ring Watch has been announced for the US, Australia and Singapore. Other details, including the exact time of the online release and the price, have also been revealed for some markets. Plus, the wearable will go on show at one store in a few days time.

GMKtec has made its new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC available to pre-order, the Evo-X1. With the early-bird discount, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 competitor starts at $920.

It looks like Nvidia is priming for a mid-January launch for its GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GPU, per the latest leaks. The launch will shake up the usual formula, which generally sees the top-tier GPU launch first.

The 8bitdo Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox is now available worldwide. The accessory is lighter and more compact than other models, tailored to gamers with smaller hands. Features of the officially licensed controller include RGB lighting joysticks and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Sharge CarbonBlade, a portable power bank, has finally launched. The product, a particularly light and compact accessory, was announced earlier this year. Features include a 10,000mAh battery, dual ports with support for various fast charging protocols and a low current mode.

Xiaomi is offering a particularly compact Bluetooth speaker in a new model variant that promises both decent audio quality and visual appeal. It also comes with protection against extreme weather conditions and is advertised as having a long battery life.

Casio has officially unveiled the ABL-100WEPC-1B Pac-Man edition watch in the US with Bluetooth connectivity, step tracking, dual-time display, and modern features for daily use. The watch will be purchasable in Jan 2025.

Starforge Systems has expanded its gaming- and anime-inspired PC case line-up with a Terraria edition, featuring art from the fan-favourite indie adventure RPG, Terraria, printed on a Lian Li O11D Evo RGB case. There is also a $2,049.99 limited-edition pre-built PC built in the same case.

Grml, an Austrian Linux distribution based on Debian, has returned with version 2024.12. While it drops x86 support, this update is the first to bring this minimal, live Linux distro to 64-bit ARM hardware. In addition to these, Grml 2024.12 also comes with fresh Debian 13 software packages alongside many minor tweaks and fixes.

Ayaneo has started shipping their new external graphics card. Available directly from the company, the AG01 Starship can significantly boost the graphics capability of a compatible laptop or mini-PC.

Alldocube is launching a new and compact tablet that may well be suitable for gaming, as long as users don't expect to be able to play triple-A titles.

System76 has significantly revised its Pangolin laptop. The model comes with aluminum housing and a powerful APU from AMD. The model supports up to 16 TB of storage and 96 GB of RAM.

The Sharge S4 GaN charger has made its official debut in China. It comes with 65W fast charging support, sports a built-in cable, and has a transparent design. The launch price is CNY 249, which is around $34.

One-Netbook has launched the OneXplayer G1 - a compact gaming laptop with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, Radeon 890M graphics, and a modular design with detachable keyboard and built-in controls.

The latest smart home hub from Homey is much smaller and cheaper than the Homey Pro, but offers most of the functions of the top model. Thanks to Homey Pro OS and numerous wireless technologies, the Homey Pro Mini can control many smart home devices without the need for a subscription.

Panasonic has announced the entry-level Lumix G97 4K 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera for creators. The camera gives bloggers and photographers better image and video quality than smartphones at an affordable price.

Intel's Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU has become a surprise hit, selling out quickly at $250. With 12GB VRAM and competitive performance against RTX 4060 and RX 7600, it marks a turnaround for Intel's graphics division after previously losing its entire market share. Weekly restocks are planned to meet high demand.

The 14x has just been launched in the Indian market. Realme’s new affordable smartphone features a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Realme’s official website.

Casio has launched the premium G-Shock MRG-B2000JS-1A watch in various European countries. The limited edition wearable has a titanium casing and bracelet featuring an intricate design, as well as features like Bluetooth connectivity and solar charging. This model is already on sale in other markets like Japan and the US. 

Casio recently launched the G-Shock DW5000R watch in the US and the UK, with the wearable selling out in a matter of hours. The product celebrates the original G-Shock from 1983, with features including an LED backlight and dual time formats. Plus, the watch could launch in another country soon.

Also known as the TZ99 outside America, the Lumix ZS99 provides travellers and bloggers with a powerful 5-axis stabilized, 24-720 mm zoom lens that can capture the Eiffel Tower to Mona Lisa's smile with ease. The camera's focus select function allows photographers to refocus images after-the-fact.

The Insta360 Connect offers two 4K cameras, including a telephoto camera on a motorized gimbal. In combination with 14 microphones and high-quality speakers, the Connect is set to become a powerful conference solution.

While Intel has been quiet about its Twin Lake lineup, many systems featuring it are already available. The GMK NucBox G2 Plus has joined this growing list, and this new mini PC is reasonably affordable as well.

The Moto G05 and Moto G15 are two new entry-level smartphones with broadly the same specifications. While €20/£20 separates the pair at launch, there are a few differences to be aware of when it comes to display and camera hardware.

Motorola has updated the Moto E series with the Moto E15. Launching with a 5,200 mAh battery and a 90 Hz display, the Motorola Moto E15 also features a 32 MP camera and MicroSD card expansion for a mere €109 (~$114).

The Moto G15 Power is Motorola's latest smartphone to feature a 6,000 mAh battery. Rolling out soon across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America soon, the Moto G15 Power also runs Android 15 natively, unlike many of its mid-range peers.

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter store and website, as well as more supported devices, pushing the list up to a total of 100.

Nvidia has released a new single-board computer to challenge the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Sold on the basis of its AI performance, the Jetson Orin Nano Super contains various powerful components and can be purchased worldwide for $249.

Xiaomi has refreshed its Poco smartphone series with the Poco M7 Pro 5G. Not only has the Poco M7 Pro 5G arrived in the wake of the Redmi Note 14 5G, but it also shares many features with its Redmi Note counterpart too.

Car.los has launched a folding electric cargo bike in Europe, the V1. One version of the e-bike comes with a collapsible front basket, and the bicycle itself folds in two, making it easier to store. Other features include a stepless transmission, a color display and an 80 Lux headlight.

Lenovo is offering a new controller featuring Hall effect sensors and compatibility with a range of platforms. There are various ways to connect the controller, including via a 2.4GHz dongle. It also lets users adjust vibration intensity.

Lava has followed the Agni 3, its first smartphone with a secondary display on the rear with a cheaper model. The Lava Blaze Duo has smaller displays on both sides, a 5G MediaTek processor, and a battery that charges relatively fast.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a new convertible 2-in-1 laptop featuring a keyboard that can fold behind the display, which expectedly is a touchscreen. The device is powered by an Intel processor.

The Orvibo Mixpad M5 smart home hub has been unveiled for the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The new device allows you to control connected smart home devices via the integrated touchscreen, in an app or with voice commands. Plus, it has a built-in speaker and offers weather forecasts and alarms.

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44 and PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, several ships, the Attica location for ground battles, and more.

Honor just launched the new Honor Pad V9, a tablet that promises to deliver long battery life, a fairly thin chassis and a high refresh rate. The device also comes with stylus support, allowing users to create high-quality sketches, amongst other things.

Vivo has launched a new version of the Y300 in China, which features a back that looks similar to the X200. It's a mid-range smartphone, but it comes with a large 6,500 mAh battery and also has a powerful speaker setup.

Mixi has added AI features to its latest conversational robot, including the ability to see and talk about its surroundings in English or Japanese. The tabletop robot is designed to be a companion much like a pet without the restrictions of owning one. Interested buyers can visit CES 2025 for a demonstration of Romi.

The Pico W5 is an alternative to a compact Raspberry Pi board with numerous configuration possibilities. Various sensors and actuators can be connected, and the board may also be predestined for smart home projects.

Honor has decided to upgrade its gaming smartphone portfolio with the Honor GT. Arriving for as little as ~$302 or ~$452 with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the Honor GT also features fast wired charging, a high-resolution display and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Razer has partnered with Netflix to present Squid Game-themed accessories. The Custom Designs are new versions of the Orochi V2 mouse, top shells for the same and the OEM's Gigantus mouse-mat. iPhone cases with branded patterns and graphics are also available.