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The China-made Loongson 3A6000 CPU has made its debut inside the Morefine M700S. Given the power of the processor, the mini PC is geared for less resource-intensive tasks. It's up for preorders in China at ~$387.

Xiaomi has now presented its latest Redmi devices, albeit only in China for now. Both the Redmi Pad Pro and Redmi Turbo 3 have been joined by special Harry Potter Editions, which Xiaomi has sought to advertise with an elaborate promotional campaign.

Unleashed earlier today, Kobo's Libra Colour and Clara Colour are the brand's first colour e-ink e-readers. Their highlights include water resistance, a generous battery life, as well as OverDrive integration. The price tags read $219.99 for the Libra and $179.99 for the Clara, which also comes with a BW version that's $50 cheaper.

Xiaomi has released the Redmi Pad Pro in China. While details of a global launch remain unknown for now, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro has landed in the company's home market with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a huge battery, and a high-resolution display, among other features.

With the Nitro 14, Acer is entering the rapidly expanding market for compact 14-inch gaming laptops and offers an interesting overall package with a 120-Hz, 14.5-inch QHD display and state-of-the-art AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GeForce chips.

The much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz G-Class will allegedly launch on April 24, 2024. The EV officially known as the G580 was recently shown undergoing extreme cold-weather performance testing and dominating off-road tests — not that anyone expects these luxury SUVs to see much off-road use.

The latest gaming notebook from Acer is aimed at fans of particularly compact gaming laptops who don't want any compromises. The Helios Neo 14 boasts a Core Ultra 9 185H, a 14.5-inch display in 16:10 format and Thunderbolt 4.

The NucBox K9 is a new and now available mini PC that comes with a modern Intel processor suitable for powering AI programs.

MINISFORUM has released another UN100D, this time a particularly efficient option. Available from as little as $199, the MINISFORUM Venus Series UN100D features numerous modern ports and various storage options.

Razer has released versions of its BlackShark V2 Pro wireless headset compatible with either the Xbox or PlayStation. The OEM touts them as ideal for their respective consoles thanks to their "crystal-clear" TriForce audio, and noise-isolating cups with "all-day comfort" memory foam reinforcement.

With a payload of over 400 pounds (lb) in total, Fiido touts the T2 as an alternative to moving goods, supplies or even kids by car rides. The e-bike is equipped with a "powerful" motor rated for a maximum range of nearly 70 miles and a comfort-focused frame. It can be ordered from now with $300/€300 discount and a free "early-bird gift" for a limited time.

DJI is now selling the RS 4 and RS 4 Pro following today's 'Focus on the Vision' launch event. Available for between $549 and $1,099, the DJI RS 4 series contains several improvements over older RS 3 camera gimbals, including a new RS stabilisation algorithm and a 2nd gen LiDAR multi-point focusing system.

After launching in other regions, the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has finally made its debut in the US market. It’s currently solely sold on Amazon with a starting price of $329.99. While that may not sound affordable enough, Amazon is now bundling a free $100 gift card with the Android tablet, which makes it a bit more compelling.

Sennheiser's latest audio devices for active users are touted to double as fitness trackers as well, thanks to the ability to sense the user's body temperature as well as their heart-rate. The Momentum Sport Earbuds are also touted to unlock the ability to "hear more than music" with a custom 'sports EQ' and adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC).

Designed in collaboration with more than 70 professional gamers, the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed wireless gaming keyboard uses the 60 percent form factor and incorporates the brand's KeyControl tech, which allows up to 15 functions per key via the G HUB software. The MSRP tag reads $179 in the US and €229 in Europe.

SwitchBot has announced that "almost all" of its smart and automatic home devices are now eligible for the OEM's conversion to support Google's universal connection system Matter. That includes its latest K10+ mini smart vacuum, which might now be able to respond to user controls in a more streamlined, direct manner.

Engwe has launched the Engine Pro 2.0, a new folding e-bike for off-roading. The model is powered by a 1,200W peak power and has an assistance range of up to 68 miles (~110 km). Other features include a full-suspension system, a Shimano rear derailleur, and an LCD display between the handlebars.

With completely wireless earbuds, the rule is: when the battery fails, they have to be disposed of. Not so with the Fairbuds, that allow you to replace batteries in just a few seconds. Combined with a repairable design, the earbuds should therefore have an extremely long lifetime.

CWWK is offering a new and compact mainboard that is particularly suitable as a basis for creating your own network storage. The system comes with several high-performance Ethernet ports and SATA connections. However, the do-it-yourself NAS is unlikely to be inexpensive fun.

Radxa is now selling another single-board computer globally. Equipped with numerous ports and a Rockchip RK3566 chipset within a 70 x 30 mm housing, the Radxa ZERO 3E is available in 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB of RAM flavours initially at various price points.

Fossibot has unleashed the F106 Pro as a rugged smartphone with a >100 decibel (dB) speaker to go with its bright rear-firing lamp. The new device also offers a huge battery, NFC and up-to-date software out of the box. It can be pre-ordered for less than $250 from now.

With the D300, Jonsbo presents a stylish PC case that relies on a single, curved window instead of the usual two separate panels, which allows a clear view of the hardware inside.

Roborock has launched its new S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop in Germany and revealed a release date and pricing for the US. The company is also offering various deals to the first customers in these two countries. The powerful vacuum features a FlexiArm brush, a DirTect tool, and the RockDock Ultra.

MINISFORUM has added a whole new category to its portfolio with the MSS-A156. The 15.6-inch portable monitor has a 144Hz refresh rate to go with its 1440p resolution - not to mention a 10-point touch response rating. The OEM touts it as an ultra-slim plug-and-play accessory to extend the user's laptop, smartphone or tablet on the go with generous I/O that include USB-C and an audio jack.

Its 30th anniversary less than three years ahead, OpenBSD remains in active development and is considered the most secure operating system based on the now defunct Berkeley Software Distribution. Version 7.5 sports various kernel improvements, updated graphics drivers, VMM/VMD improvements, security enhancements, and much more.

Kospet has launched the iHeal Ring 3, a new smart ring that tracks a range of health features such as heart rate, SpO2 and sleep at a reasonable price.

Xiaomi is celebrating the Mi Fan Festival 2024 in China, for which the company has discounted most of its products. The event has also brought out a new portable phone charger. It’s a compact brick featuring GaN and 120W fast charging. The kit with a 1.5-meter USB-C cable has an introductory price of CNY 199, which is around $28.

Alldocube is now offering a new Android tablet, the iPlay 60 Lite, at a particularly affordable price. The model comes with Widevine L1 certification, Android 14 and a cellular modem.

Putting all the fandoms and silly internet arguments aside, the tech community can occasionally have some fun. Now that April Fool's is behind us, here are the best tech-related April Fool's gags from the biggest brands and creators in the industry.

The 34R83Q is one of two gaming monitors that TCL has presented. Sporting a 1440p and 170 Hz panel, the TCL 34R83Q also integrates AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC technologies, along with a 4,000:1 contrast ratio and VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

It appears as though Tesla has once more cut the range estimate for the Model Y Performance AWD after it updated the electric SUV for 2024. The 2024 variant has now lost almost 25 miles of range compared to its 2022 counterpart.

Dreame has launched a new flagship model: the X40 Ultra Complete Robot Vacuum Mop. The powerful device has up to 12,000Pa suction power and various tools to help it clean corners and under low furniture. Plus, the X40 has a docking station that can automatically wash and dry the mop with hot water and air.

The Garden SILENO city robot lawn mower 400 m² is now available in the EU. The model is suited to smaller lawns and can fit through narrow spaces measuring at least 60 cm (~24 inches) wide. Other features include an automatic mowing schedule based on the grass length and weather, GPS positioning, and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

The new Razer Blade 18 can be configured with an Intel Core i9-14900HX, 64 GB of RAM, 4 TB of storage, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, although it won't come cheap, as pricing tops out at an eye-watering $4,799.99.

With subscription plans that start at $6.99 per month for basic access and only $7.99 for the premium offering, KOCOWA+ is now finally reaching Europe and Oceania. The company's CEO says this is the first streaming service that provides exclusively Korean content to reach Europe and Oceania.

MSI has now started selling the MAG 321UPX QD-OLED as a cheaper alternative to the MPG 321URX QD-OLED. Available for considerably less than its ASUS ROG, Dell Alienware and Gigabyte AORUS peers despite utilising the same 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display, the MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED does contain several disadvantages compared to the nominally more expensive MPG 321URX QD-OLED.

The Viewsonic XG272-2K-OLED has now received a global release, having previously been available in the US. Branching to other markets like the UK and Europe, the XG272-2K-OLED shares its WOLED panel with the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE. As a result, ViewSonic's monitor combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate and particularly fast response times.

Jackery has presented a new, more compact version of its up-to-date Explorer Pro portable power station series. The 880 Pro has a moderate capacity at 880 watt-hours (Wh), yet can deliver up to 2000W of power in a number of ways, dual 100W USB-C ports included. It comes either as a standalone generator or bundled with a double-sided solar panel, which have introductory discounts of up to 23%.

8BitDo has re-issued its Retro Mechanical Keyboard, which it previously offered in Famicom and North American NES-inspired designs. This time, the company has given the keyboard a taste of the Commodore 64 that arrived in 1982, which it complements with huge Super Buttons and Super Stick accessories.

Roborock has revealed the V20 robot vacuum and mop in China. The new model is offered with a choice of two docking stations, both compact and offer 60°C hot water mop washing. The robot also has a low profile at 8.2cm (~3.2in) tall, as the lasers sit on the side rather than on top of the device.

With Nexode X, Ugreen has launched a new series of USB chargers with GaN technology, which provide up to 160W, have a maximum of four USB A/C ports and are particularly compact. There is a whopping 35% discount at the launch.

OXS touts its new Thunder Pro soundbar as a whole Gaming Sound System thanks to its ratings for 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound and up to 160W of audio power. Its varied tweeters and drivers are backed to deliver immersive sound has modes specifically optimized for different gaming genres, and has been released with a $100 off discount code.

PVY purports to solve a number of last-gen e-bike problems with the new Libon, namely those related to awkward, heavy frames, motor noise, maintenance and range anxiety. The e-bike is equipped with an up-to-date carbon belt and a full-aluminum frame in order to address these issues, and also boasts a "multi-function" IPS display. Its single- and dual-battery SKUs are now available as crowdfunding rewards.

Radxa is now selling two new single-board computers (SBCs) to rival the Raspberry 5. Available as the Rock 5C and Rock 5C Lite, the pair start at under $30 and $50, respectively, and can be configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM or 32 GB in the case of the more powerful Rock 5C.

Peerless-AV touts its latest Neptune-series TV as the ideal screen to install in one's patio, lobby or restaurant. The Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is rated to withstand extreme temperatures and withstand dust, rain or even snow to stay bright and clear all year round. It is powered by LG's UI for TVs and comes with a free "commercial-grade" wall mount.

ASUS has now released the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED across Europe and the UK. Starting at £1,599.99 and €1,899, respectively, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) comes with a 75 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor.

Lepro claims that its new RGB lighting effect aren't just smart - they're AI-generated, too. Their "first-of-its-kind" LightGPM technology is touted as capable of learning to adjust and adapt in response to a user's voice or even their facial expression to create the most "precise" mood lighting around. The new LED Wall Lights, Neon Rope Lights and LED Strip Lights are also rated to sync with other devices for seamless, intuitive control and smart home integration.

The Xiaoxin Pad Plus Comfort Edition is a tablet that prioritizes reading comfort and comes with an eight-core chip and four speakers.

Motorola has officially presented the Edge 50 Pro as the first entry in the Edge 50 series. Equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and a 144 Hz pOLED display that outputs at 1220p, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro also has a 50 MP f/1.4 primary camera supported by OIS and a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 125 W wired and 50 W wireless charging for the equivalent of $383.

The IKEA JETSTRÖM LED wall light panel has arrived in Europe. The new smart light is wirelessly dimmable and offers white and colored lighting. The product has a range of control options, including a remote control or the IKEA Home smart app, which offers various smart home platform integrations.