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Philips Hue has launched a new lightstrip, Solo, which is now available in the US and Europe in three lengths. The smart light offers white and colored lighting and can be trimmed to size. Other features include a wide range of settings via the Philips Hue app and voice commands.

Anker has launched the Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-in USB-C cable) in the EU. The new model allows you to charge multiple devices via the integrated USB-C cable, a USB-C port and a USB-A port. Plus, a built-in display shows you the remaining battery.

Logitech may have discontinued its Harmony universal remote line. However, Unfolded Circle has now released the Remote 3 and Dock 3, a customisable new option that runs locally and without any subscriptions necessary.

One of Orange Pi's more unusual single-board computers (SBCs) is now available globally, having previously been exclusive to China. While the KunPeng Pro resembles many other modern SBCs, it utilises the little known HiSilicon Hi1910 SoC, as well as LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC flash storage.

The AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK is AOC's latest entry-level gaming monitor. Despite retailing for under £200 in the UK and €250 in the EU, the AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK offers VRR support, a 280 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response times.

The Moto S50 Neo is Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone. Arriving shortly before the Moto G85, the Moto S50 Neo has a 120 Hz AMOLED display that delivers 1,600 nits peak brightness, as well as a set of high-resolution cameras.

Hisense has launched the S7N CanvasTV 4K QLED Google TV in North America. The model is similar to Samsung's The Frame, with an ultra-slim wall mount, teak frame and Art Mode. Other features include a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium and support for Dolby Vision.

With the MP600 Mini R2, Corsair presents one of the fastest M.2-2230 SSDs in the world. Despite a length of just 30 millimeters, the SSD achieves data rates of up to 7,000 MB/s when connected via PCIe 4.0.

Xiaomi has started selling its first CIVI-branded smartphone outside China, a week after announcing the device. An Indian exclusive for now, the Xiaomi 14 CIVI features the same new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset as the likes of the Honor 200 Pro and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.

While the Oukitel WP39 and WP50 are targeted at outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a robust Android smartphone with a large battery, the Oukitel C50 comes with a particularly big 6.8-inch screen and a modern design including a sleek 8.9mm chassis.

Logitech has revised its portable Keys-To-Go keyboard for tablets and smartphones with a new folding cover that, when closed, protects the keys from dust and other damage. The Keys-To-Go 2 has 1 mm key travel and an overall thickness varying from 4.35 to 8.97 mm, and can switch between three devices.

Lenovo has refreshed its mid-range tablet offering with the Tab Plus, which combines a 2K display with a modern MediaTek chipset. Available for under €300 or $300, the Lenovo Tab Plus runs Android 14 out of the box with the promise of OS updates until Android 16.

MINISFORUM has decided to refresh the MS-01, a mini-PC that was previously sold with Intel Core i9 processors. Now, the MINISFORUM MS-01 is available with a contemporary Core i5 processor, significantly reducing its starting price as a result.

The revolt Ultra Slim Power Bank PB-410 is now on sale at Pearl in the EU. The accessory offers a range of ports and integrated USB-C and Lightning cables, allowing you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. With a 20,000mAh capacity, the square-shaped power bank provides a total output of up to 120W.

Anker has revealed a new 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable, which is now on sale in North America and Europe. The accessory offers up to 140W charging with smart power allocation for dual outputs. The braided cable is said to be durable, with a slider allowing you to adjust the length of the two USB-C cables.

The Lenovo Tab K11 LTE starts as a relatively inexpensive tablet with mobile connectivity and stylus support. The model also has a slightly faster screen, but there are some limitations.

The Philips Hue Datura ceiling light is now available in Europe and will launch in North America later this year. The smart light offers dimmable white and colored lighting and has a frameless appearance. There are two sizes of the round light on offer, each with two independently controllable light sources.

UGREEN has introduced two new power bank models in China. Among them is the 130W "Energy Pai Pro," which sports one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports and features a total capacity of 20,000 mAh. The price for this unit is CNY 349 (about $48).

Philips Hue has launched new table lamp base accessories for its Lightguide smart bulbs. There are three bulb shapes that work well as lamps without the need for a lampshade. You can customize the look by choosing from two base shapes and various colors, each 3D printed with recycled materials.

Geekom has launched the AX8 Pro mini PC, and one of the interesting aspects is the design resemblance to the Intel NUC 13 Pro. It can be purchased with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. The Ryzen 7 8845HS variant, on the other hand, brings 1 TB of storage. Its starting price is CNY 4499 (around $620).

With the Enco X3i, Oppo offers new completely wireless headphones in Europe. They promise high sound quality and are said to be able to effectively and actively reduce disturbing ambient noise. Protection against dust and water is also available.

Philips Hue has released four new shapes for its Lightguide smart bulb range. Small Globe, Large Globe, Triangle, and Edison versions join the existing Ellipse model. The bulbs offer white and colored lighting and are designed to be on show, hung with a pendant cord or as a table lamp with an accompanying base.

The Realme GT 6T has been announced globally after its Indian launch. It comes with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120 Watt fast charging.

The Realme GT 6 has been officially launched globally. It features a high-end Snapdragon SoC, a screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits and a 5,500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.

Unleashed earlier today, War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" brings new airplanes, ships, and ground vehicles into the game, as usual. Helicopters get reworked cockpits, the old maps get a few retouches, not to mention the introduction of additional modules for ground vehicles, and much more.

Philips Hue has officially launched the Twilight sleep and wake-up light. The smart bedside lamp leaked earlier this month and is now on sale in North America and Europe. Features of the device include dual light sources, ultra-low dimming and various light effects to help you improve your sleep.

Xiaomi has now brought the Redmi 13 to Europe, less than a month after the device's full debut. While the Redmi 13 officially starts at €179, Xiaomi is offering a few initial launch discounts that reduce the handset to nearer €150.

Taking its level of security one step further, Tails 6.4 comes with a random seed on the USB stick that strengthens all its cryptographic functions. Thanks to it, the Persistent Storage, Tor, or HTTPS are now more secure. Additionally, this new release comes with multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

ASUS has now refreshed the Zenfone 11 Ultra, three months after the device's global launch. Not only is the smartphone available in a new version, but it has also arrived with a healthy launch discount.

Sipeed has introduced a new laptop called Lichee Book 4A. The main highlight is the ability to upgrade the processor with the RISC-V compute modules. It starts at $189, which is the pre-order price for the barebones variant with no Core Board installed, and goes all the way up to $349 with an LM4A module, 16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB eMMC storage.

The Suunto Ocean all-in-one dive computer and sports watch has been announced. The wearable offers a wide range of diving features, including an underwater route tracking tool. On top of this, the watch provides GPS, heart rate monitoring and activity logging across almost 100 sports modes.

Oppo has launched the Watch X smartwatch in Europe. The wearable arrived earlier this year with Wear OS 4, with various running metrics and other workout tracking, and up to 12-day battery life in Power Saver Mode. However, there is something potential customers may wish to consider before purchasing.

CheckMag The Warframe Jade Shadows update has officially launched for Windows, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, and iOS. Update 36 introduces a number of exciting new additions to the MMO looter shooter, including a new warframe, an exciting new quest offering insights into a long-time foe, and a whole new game mode to get stuck into as well as some valuable quality of life fixes.

Xiaomi is launching a new and presumably very affordable Wi-Fi mesh set on the global market. According to the manufacturer, the new Xiaomi Mesh System AC1200 covers buildings of up to 370 square meters and also provides Gigabit LAN ports.

XREAL has now released the Beam Pro globally, less than a month after the device's initial debut. Surprisingly, XREAL has priced the Beam Pro almost as aggressively as it did in China. The company is also offering a 25% voucher against early Beam Pro orders for those who already own the original Beam.

Released yesterday, the sixth service pack of the enterprise-class SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 distro comes with both performance and security updates. The list includes a major kernel update to version 6.4, hardware and driver improvements with support for Intel, ARM, AMD, Nvidia, IBM Power, and IBM Z products, and more.

The Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro have been officially been launched in Europe. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 12 GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Ricoh Imaging has just launched the Pentax 17, a compact half-frame film camera that delivers a traditional film shooting experience, complete with manual film advance and manually selected focus zones. It sports a 37 mm equivalent f/3.5 lens, captures vertical 17 x 24 mm half-frames, and will cost $499/€549.

Motorola has released a new affordable smartphone, expanding the Moto E series in the process. Available for under £100 in the UK, the Moto E14 replaces last year's Moto E13 with a tweaker design, faster charging and a 90 Hz display.

Nikon has officially launched the Z6 III, and, while it is certainly a marvellously capable middleweight camera with impressive features, the minor upgrades across the board are indicative of a problem. Digital cameras are no longer advancing in leaps and bounds, as they had in the early days of the mirrorless revolution, but that means there has never been a better time to buy a camera.

LG has unleashed the latest iteration of the relatively affordable B4 class of 4K OLED TVs. It comes in a choice of 3 screen sizes, each of which are rated for 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, Wi-Fi 6E and NVIDIA G-SYNC. They also run the latest version of LG's software for TVs with over 300 free channels' worth of channels.

CUKTECH is selling its new 10,000mAh power bank in the UK, with discounts currently offered here and in the US. The model has USB-C and USB-A ports to charge two devices simultaneously, delivering up to 120W power via USB-C. Other features include a built-in display and support for various charging protocols.

Xiaomi is now selling its Smart Multifunctional Rice Cooker in various European countries. The device can be used to cook rice or steam vegetables, with a wide range of settings available in the accompanying app. Features include a delayed start, keeping rice warm and customized settings for different types of rice.

Although it targets only Linux fans for the time being, postmarketOS continues to receive regular updates. Released yesterday, the latest one is labeled 24.06 and comes with support for more than 250 devices. Its highlights include KDE Plasma Mobile 6.0.5, GNOME Shell on Mobile 46_git20240610, Phosh 0.39, and much more.

Reolink is offering a new surveillance camera, the Argus 4 Pro, which can cover a large area and generally does not require a power connection nor any cables.

Meteorish has now released the TJD T80, only its second gaming handheld released to date. Announced last year, the device comes in two variants globally with a $199 starting price.

Launched at CES 2024, the Amazfit Helio Ring with comprehensive training and health monitoring is now available in Europe. Those who purchase the smart ring in a bundle with an Amazfit smartwatch will save €149 off the recommended retail price.

The Rollei 35AF is an analog 35 mm compact camera set to launch this year, which should not only impress with its charming retro design, but also with a high-quality 35 mm lens and LiDAR-based autofocus.

Images of the upcoming Nikon Z III refresh have leaked, and while there are minimal changes to the body of the camera, it seems as though the EVF housing has grown considerably in some ways and shrunk in others. This isn't a clear indication of a change to the internals, but Nikon's previous teaser hinted at an improved EVF or rear display.

FiiO has been offering a particularly compact cassette player, namely the CP13, for a few months now. The device is designed to impress with an integrated rechargeable battery, USB-C, a volume knob and a chic retro design, which is now also available with a transparent front.