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Asus is introducing a convertible ProArt at Computex 2024, the ProArt PX13. The new ProArt PX13 is a Copilot+ PC with a Pantone-validated 3K OLED panel and is powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point APUs and dGPU options up to the RTX 4070.

The Asus ZenBook S16 has been officially announced with AMD's new Ryzen AI processors, a 3K OLED screen, two USB 4.0 ports and a 76 Wh battery.

Asus has offered a new AMD-powered variant for its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. It can now be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 gaming laptops have gone official at Computex 2024. Both the 14-inch and the 16-inch machines bring AMD’s next-gen Ryzen AI processors, new designs, better cooling, and more upgradability options. On the graphics side, the TUF 14 and TUF 16 rock NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs.

The Asus ROG Delta II gaming headset has been announced with 50 mm titanium drivers, tri-mode connectivity and up to 110 hours of battery life. Asus has also shown off its new Wi-Fi 7 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000.

Asus is launching an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point Zen 5 powered ProArt P16 at Computex 2024. The new ProArt P16 is a Copilot+ PC focused on AI workflows with 50 TOPS performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 300 NPU alone while continuing to offer ProArt goodies such as the 4K OLED touchscreen and an Asus DialPad built into the touchpad.

ASUS has now updated the 2024 Vivobook S 14 (M5406), S 15 (M5506), and S 16 (M5606) laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors. Previously, the laptops topped out at the Ryzen 9 8945HS. Aside from this spec bump, everything else seemingly remains the same with OLED displays, LPDDR5X-memory, and more.

Renault's Ampere EV division is currently hard at work developing an affordable electric Twingo to compete with Chinese EV brands. After a deal with VW soured, Renault has partnered with a Chinese firm for the Twingo EV and to learn how to produce cheap EVs.

AMD is reducing the footprint of the Radeon Pro W7900 at Computex 2024. Called the Radeon Pro Dual Slot, the new GPU takes up only two PCIe slots compared to three in the previous iteration. This allows for the use of more GPUs in parallel for accelerating professional workloads and AI inferencing. AMD is also updating the ROCm stack to 6.1, adding Ubuntu 22.04 support.

AMD has unveiled its next generation of laptop processors, complete with a new naming scheme. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 390 and Ryzen AI 9 365 come with AMD's new Zen 5 CPU cores and a Radeon 800M series iGPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture.

AMD has announced its new Zen 5-based desktop CPUs along with a new X870E/X870 motherboards. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is up to 56% faster than the Core i9-14900K and offers up to a 35% IPC uplift over Zen 4.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT are AMD's newest CPUs. They're based on the last-gen AM4 platform and use Zen 3 CPU cores.

The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is a new rugged smartphone that comes with a night vision camera, thermal imaging and 5G support at a very affordable price.

ICECO asserts that its new APL35 is ready for summer as the most portable dual-zone chiller on Indiegogo right now. It is touted as being far lighter than rivals such as the EcoFlow Glacier while delivering a wider range of cooling for about the same amount of food thanks to SECOP Nano compressor technology.

The D11 is a new and compact PC with a powerful APU from AMD. The model allows for the connection of an external graphics card, making the system ideal for video gaming. The mini PC is available in different models.

The iQOO Pad2 and Pad2 Pro have landed in China as two new tablets with potent hardware. Both have large 144 Hz screens, with the vanilla model coming equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Pro features MediaTek's Dimensity 9300+.

The MediaTek Kompanio series is back at Computex with a new variant touted to bring more AI power to Chrome OS-powered laptops via a dedicated NPU. The 838 is also touted to support modern form-factors that might still last a day at work or school on a single charge. It is also backed to allow a Chromebook to stream 4K over up to Wi-Fi 6E connections.

MediaTek has announced that it is bringing its latest SoC for TVs to Computex 2024. The Pentonic 800 is backed to deliver up to 50% faster AI than its predecessor, which is necessary for its upgraded Super Resolution 3.0 and AI-Picture Quality features. It is also touted to support higher maximum refresh rates on a 4K screen, and could also be used to make the Wi-Fi 7 TV of the future.

Acer has announced a new foray into the smart monitor market with a range of new 27- and 31.5-inch displays, some of which bear Nitro branding thanks to their 180Hz refresh rate spec. They are also Google TV screens for access to apps such as Netflix and YouTube, and support a productivity-friendly Multiview split-screen feature.

Acer has new TravelMate P4 laptops lined up at Computex 2024. The TravelMate P4 Spin 14 and TravelMate P4 16 feature Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processors with vPro Enterprise while the TravelMate P4 14 is based on the AMD Ryzen Pro 8040 APUs with Ryzen AI and support for Enterprise Mobility Management.

Realme has refreshed its budget smartphone offering with the C63, which shares no affiliation with the Mercedes Benz AMG of the same name. Instead, the Realme C63 borrows from the design of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro, albeit with significantly weaker hardware to meet a much lower price point.

The gaming peripheral brand GameSir has launched two new gaming controllers that are Xbox-licensed: Kaleid and Kaleid Flux. As for the main differentiating factor, the Flux variant costs a little less and comes with membrane ABXY buttons, while the other has microswitch buttons. Both sports Hall Effect joysticks, multi-platform compatibility, and customization features.

Everace has brought out new hardware shortly after introducing its EXP-R and VS-R consoles. Now, the company has revealed the Evercade Alpha, a retro gaming cabinet that will be available to pre-order next week for £199.99, €229.99 and $229.99.

Aqara has unveiled the Roller Shade Controller T1S, which is now on sale in the UK and is expected to roll out globally. The smart home gadget supports Matter-over-Bridge for a wide range of control options and platform integrations. You can set your blinds to be opened at a specific time or based on a trigger like a smart light.

The Aqara Wall Outlet H2 EU has been launched in Europe. The smart socket has Zigbee 3.0 and Matter compatibility for integrations with popular platforms like Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. Other features include app-based energy usage monitoring, trigger-based automation and power-off memory.

The Vivo Watch GT smartwatch has officially launched in China. The new model has a rectangular 1.85-inch AMOLED display and supports an eSIM. Plus, Vivo has confirmed that the wearable can run for up to 21 days when in Bluetooth mode, though this is far from the estimate with typical use.

Sharge has launched a new power bank in China: the Silverwing Pro. The accessory offers up to 140W power to simultaneously charge two devices via USB-C and USB-A ports. Other features include a 20,000mAh capacity, a built-in color display and protection against issues like overload.

Acer has announced an upgraded TravelMate P6 14 at Computex 2024. The new TravelMate P6 14 now comes with Intel Meteor Lake processors up to the Core Ultra 7 with vPro Enterprise and a host of AI-assisted functionality. Buyers have the option of configuring the TravelMate P6 14 with both 2.8K OLED and FHD+ IPS displays.

The Anker KVM Switch (For Desktop and Laptop) is now available via Amazon in countries in North America and Europe. The two host devices connect to the accessory via USB-A inputs. These are accompanied by other USB-C and USB-A ports that can be used for file transfers and charging devices.

The latest iPhone gamepad from Corsair not only offers a wide range of compatibility, but also promises first-class ergonomics, durable Hall Effect joysticks and numerous configuration options in the accompanying iOS app.

Jeep is confirmed to be launching an affordable electric vehicle in the US. The CEO of Jeep's parent company Stellantis has also promised that the vehicle will land in the US "very soon," although he declined to provide an exact launch or vehicle specifications, although there are hints that it may share a platform with the Citroën e-C3.

Anker has launched a 9-in-1 charging station offering 100W charging. The accessory is designed to help you tidy your workspace, offering multiple AC outlets alongside USB-C and USB-A ports to charge your devices. Other features include a slim plug and protection against problems like overheating.

The Framework Laptop 13 has received some significant upgrades, including the latest Intel processors, a brand new 120 Hz display, and a 9.2 MP webcam. Users of an older Framework Laptop can retrofit the upgrades themselves.

Xiaomi has released a new compact monitor globally. Sold for under £100 in the UK and €100 in the Eurozone, the Xiaomi Monitor A22i combines a 1080p resolution with a 75 Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

With the S19 and the S19 Pro, Vivo is presenting two premium mid-range smartphones that are designed to impress with a particularly large battery, fast ARM chips, up to three 50-megapixel cameras, and a 4,500 nits bright AMOLED display.

Logitech has introduced a new version of its ergonomic Wave Keys keyboard. This time trimmed down to a 'for Mac' product, the Wave Keys for Mac retails for under $60 in an off-white colourway.

Logitech has updated its MX for Mac product offering, almost a year to the day after presenting the MX Anywhere 3S and MX Keys S. This time, the company has introduced the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and MX Keys S for Mac, as well as an MX Keys S Combo for Mac and a new MX Keys Mini for Mac colour option.

UGREEN is now selling a 2-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Foldable Charging Station at Amazon in North America and Europe. The portable accessory is described as folding to around the size of an earbuds case and can charge three devices simultaneously. Other features include an adjustable angle stand and a built-in indicator light.

Huawei is presenting a brand new mid-range smartphone, the Enjoy 70s, that will be launched at prices starting at the equivalent of $170 and is intended to win over buyers with a strong price-performance ratio thanks to its 6,000 mAh battery, 90 Hz display and Snapdragon 680.

Nomad is now offering one of the most interesting alternatives to the Apple AirTag, as the tracking card is not only thin enough to fit in the card compartment of a wallet, but can also be easily charged via MagSafe so that the battery never needs to be replaced.

Godox has introduced a particularly compact LED light, the ML100Bi Portable LED Video Light, for photo and video recordings. The device is intended fit into large trouser pockets and yet achieve an enormous output of 34,300 lux at a distance of one meter.

HP has presented an exciting monitor in the Series 7 Pro 738pu that offers plenty of space thanks to its 37.5-inch 21:9 panel and achieves a particularly high contrast ratio thanks to IPS Black. Thunderbolt 4 allows for 100 watts of power delivery and numerous connectivity possibilities.

Satechi recently launched the new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station 12 in 1. The docking station for Windows and Mac offers numerous connectivity options, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports and 96 W Power Delivery.

Getac asserts that its new S510 is ready for the oncoming AI-powered revolution in field-work, as it comes complete with a physical Microsoft Copilot button. The 15.6-inch PC is equipped with up to Core Ultra 7 processors from Intel and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, yet also supports more traditional rugged features such as hot-swappable batteries and the option of reading barcodes.

Zepp OS, the native software for Amazfit smartwatches, has been augmented with a new NFC feature. It is characterized as a "wallet", in that it can act as a holder for a number of virtual reward cards from brands such as Starbucks. On the other hand, it lacks other features one might expect from a mini-app of its name.

Arm has unveiled its next generation of CPU cores and GPU for high-end smartphone SoCs. The Cortex-X925 succeeds the Cortex-X4 as the new prime core, whereas the Cortex-A725 brings incremental upgrades over the Cortex-A720.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E5 is now on sale in Spain and is expected to roll out to other European countries in the future. The model is relatively cheap, reflected in the more basic feature set. The robot can mop and vacuum, with various sensors to navigate your home with ease, app-based controls and voice commands.

The AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK is AOC's latest 27-inch gaming monitor. Based around a Fast VA panel, the AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK combines a 1080p resolution with a 280 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness.

Nothing has updated the Phone (2a), two months after the device's initial release. Sold as the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a 'Bauhaus' colourway but available across Europe, India and the UK, the new smartphone builds on the existing Phone (2a) with a design that should help set it apart from its black and white siblings.