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Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 arrives with new features in the export/import area, image editing, accesibility enchancements, and more.

The ZPG A1 Unicorn is now orderable globally after its debut late last year. Equipped with a 4-inch display that has a 1:1 aspect ratio, the ZPG A1 Unicorn should be about as powerful as recent smartphones like Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus or Xiaomi POCO M6 Pro thanks to a 6 nm octa-core chipset.

Tecno has started to roll the latest Camon-series smartphones out today (April 2, 2024). The Camon 30, 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G are all 50MP selfie camera smartphones with 5,000mAh batteries with 70W Ultra Charging, although only the 30 Pro 5G has a 50MP OIS Steady Night Portrait rear camera. The Camon 30 also benefits from an OLED display with a premium 144Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus has confirmed when it will start selling its next mid-range smartphone. Released in a few days, the device sports a Sony LYT600 camera sensor, a 120 Hz display and a large battery capacity that go from 0-100% in just 29 minutes thanks to 100 W wired charging technology.

IKEA has added a new smart bulb to its range, the TRÅDFRI LED bulb E14 806 lumen. The product can produce particularly bright white or colored light, which can be dimmed to suit your needs. As with other IKEA smart bulbs, it can be connected to other smart home devices and controlled via the Home smart app.

ViewSonic touts its XG272-2K-OLED display as ideal for fast-paced content in rich color thanks to its ratings for ultra-low latency and a 240Hz refresh rate. The 27-inch monitor is compatible with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium, and is also Blur Busters Verified. It is now finally available via a channel other than its own OEM.

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Fit3 in the Republic of Korea, though it is already on sale in various countries worldwide. Compared to its predecessor, the Fit2, the new model has a 45% larger AMOLED display and new features like Fall Detection. Plus, you can use the wearable to track your exercise and wellness.

Philips has started selling three new budget monitors. Expanding its E1 series to seven options, the 24E1N1100A, 27E1N1100A and 27E1N1600AE all deliver 100 Hz refresh rates but differ in their panel sizes, resolutions and port selections, among other differences.

A design studio from Zurich is now offering the beta version of a smart display that remains legible in direct sunlight thanks to its E Ink panel and consumes very little energy, meaning it can be powered by just three AAA batteries.

Audio-Technica is introducing completely wireless earbuds, the ATH-TWX7, that are positioned in the upper mid-range and offer the drivers of Audio-Technica's TWS flagship at a significantly lower price. With ANC, LDAC and relatively long battery life, the earbuds provide strong features.

The TCL C855 is a new mini LED TV with 4K resolution and a particularly large screen diagonal. A powerful sound system is also integrated.

In development since 2019, NetBSD 10.0 is now finally available for download. The list of highlights includes support for WireGuard, Apple hardware and Raspberry Pi boards, SMP tweaks, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes. Some early tests revealed a performance increase of roughly 12% over NetBSD 9.0.

The Acemagic AM18 is a new mini PC with a visually appealing design. The model comes with a powerful AMD CPU and a large amount of RAM.

The Mijia Air Purifier 5S is Xiaomi's new air purifier. It is designed to remove not only dust and pathogens, but also volatile pollutants. The manufacturer also offers respective devices in this country.

Tecno has unleashed the Pova 6 Pro 5G as the first 6,000mAh battery/70W Ultra Charging Android smartphone on the Indian market. It is touted to pack up to 24GB of RAM thanks to a Memory Fusion 2.2 feature into an "ultra-slim" 7.88mm chassis and to support upgraded Arc Interface lighting. It will be released at less than $250 with a free gift soon.

High-end computer coolers with integrated screens are becoming more and more common these days. While the past releases came with a flat screen, Tryx took things to the next level with the Panorama Exhibition Area. It’s the first AIO (all-in-one) cooler lineup with a curved AMOLED display.

The BeagleY-AI is a new single-board computer suitable for complex AI tasks such as image recognition. The hardware is open source, which is not common among comparable boards.

China Mobile has been revealed as the world's first carrier to release 5G-Advanced mobile data plans. The new connectivity standard, also known as 5G-A or 5.5G, is touted to increase top speeds by up to 300% compared to 5G. OPPO's current flagship Android smartphones are to be the world's first devices to access the new services.

Nubia has made the latest version of its current flagship Android smartphone official. The Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition has a vegan leather-effect finish designed to pay homage to retro cameras, and features the OEM's top-end rear cameras with a signature 35mm lens and a Neovision Tarzan AI Imaging system. Nevertheless, it is also one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered devices on the market.

The ZBOX edge MA762 from Zotac is a new mini PC with a powerful processor from AMD. The model can handle multiple, high-resolution screens and, for example, be mounted behind a monitor.

Edifier's new Desktop Active Monitors are also its first speakers that can double as fast chargers for the user's USB devices. The QR65s also provide "immersive" ambient Lumia lighting and support the LDAC codec. They are touted to deliver bass-rich Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless-grade audio thanks to their acoustics-friendly design.

RedMagic has just unleashed the latest officially Transformers-branded version of its new top-end gaming Android flagship. This new version of the 9 Pro Plus (or 9 Pro+) has a Bumblebee theme, and as such combines a cutting-edge smartphone design with an exclusive new colorway and a retail box packed with limited-edition collectibles and accessories.

MINISFORUM has now revealed how much the V3 actually costs, six months after first revealing details about its debut 2-in-1. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU and a 165 Hz display, the MINISFORUM also comes with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD but only in China for now.
Update: MINISFORUM has now clarified global availability.

Samsung is now selling the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 across Europe and the UK. One retailer has already discounted the tablet by up to 37% though while also confirming the presence of an Exynos 1280 chipset.

Lenovo has introduced a new power adapter in China. With an initial price of CNY 249 (around $34), the Legion C170 GaN charger can deliver 170W of power and is compatible with multiple protocols, including PD 3.0.

With the Spatium M580 Frozr, MSI offers a new and extremely fast SSD. This is said to deliver particularly high performance over a longer period of time, thanks to a rather expansive heatsink and, unsurprisingly, uses PCIe 5.0

Ricoh has yet again updated its GR III and GR IIIx APS-C compact cameras with Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) versions that promise epic dreamy visuals for those looking for a less sterile shooting experience. The new cameras also, however, lose one of the GR III's best features in turn.

The Ninkear T40 is a new 2-in-1 device that can be used as both a tablet and a notebook. Windows is installed as the operating system, which means that virtually all familiar programs can be used.

AOOSTAR has introduced the GEM12 for the global markets. The gaming mini PC is available in three variants, with the expensive option coming with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and the affordable one featuring the Ryzen 9 6900HX. All sports an OCuLink port, and the starting price is $339.

Aiming to redefine urban commuting, the Ofiito Urban Racer is a versatile carbon fiber road e-bike with an award-winning design that could hit the market soon. This 30-pound piece of electric mobility has just made its debut on Indiegogo, and the first batch should be ready for shipping as soon as August 2024.

Zotac has announced two new compact PCs with Intel Meteor Lake processors. The Zotac ZBOX CI671 nano and ZBOX CI651 nano are completely fanless and come with Intel Core Ultra processors (Arc graphics not included) and a load of I/O.

Eufy has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its new Robot Vacuum Omni S1 Pro, offering the first customers up to 40% off the MSRP. The model has up to 8,000 Pa suction power and uses a roller mop to scrub floors. Other features include ozone cleaning, mop lifting on carpet detection, and a self-cleaning docking station.

The Zotac ZBOX Edge MI672 and ZBOX Edge MI652 are now official with an Intel Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 5 125H, respectively. Other specs include support for Intel Arc graphics, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6.

The Melomania M100 promise Hi-Fi sound at an attractive price: for 199 euros the completely wireless earbuds offer Qualcomm aptX Lossless, a 7-band equalizer, a class A/B amplifier, and a particularly long battery life.

Samsung has listed the Galaxy M55 on its Brazilian website. It features a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a 50 MP wide-angle lens with OIS, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, a 50 MP selfie camera and a 5,000 mAh battery.

British hi-fi specialist Bowers & Wilkins is relaunching the 700 series, now offering three models in two exclusive 'Signature' finishes. The Signature series promises better sound, made possible by a series of small but important improvements.

Anbernic has now released the RG35XX 2024, an updated RG35XX that relies on the same Allwinner H700 chipset as the RG35XX Plus. Available for under $50, the RG35XX 2024 is powerful enough to emulate SEGA Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 1 games.

MINISFORUM is now selling the NAB9, an adjunct of sorts to both the NAB6 and NAB7. The MINISFORUM NAB9 is available in three configurations, all with Intel Core i9-12900HK processors. Prices start from $359 and only rise $150 for 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

JLAB's latest Smart ANC audio accessories are touted as ultra-comfortable thanks to their distinctively-shaped Form-Fit Earcups. The Studio Pro ANC headphones also boast "dual connectivity" as they have Bluetooth, yet can also connect to 3.5mm jack-enabled devices via a USB-C cable. They are rated for nearly comparable battery life in either mode.

Clearly inspired by the popular Civilization franchise, Paradox Interactive's Millennia is a historical turn-based 4X game that covers the same time period but has enough of its own to make it stand out. Available as a vanilla release alongside a Premium Edition, it has moderate system requirements and starts at $39.99.

Google has partnered with Qualcomm to announce that the version of Chrome specifically for Windows laptops on ARM is now available. The browser's new iteration will be able to run on PCs powered by the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite platform, but can also be used on its forebears from now. It is already backed to boost performance on these devices.

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest Platform for speakers, earbuds or headphones, touted to deliver up to 50x the "AI power" of S5 Gen 2 for improved premium-grade audio experiences. It is accompanied by a third-gen S3 platform that can introduce features such as aptX Lossless to next-gen mid-range audio accessories.

Lenovo formally launched the Xiaoxin Pro 14 two months back, and now, the company has put the Pro 16 up for pre-orders. The new laptop comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, a 2.5K 120 Hz display, and an 84 Wh battery. It can be pre-ordered in China for CNY 6,799 (around $941.96).

Vivo has officially released the Pad3 Pro, its latest flagship tablet. Launching alongside the X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro in China, the Vivo Pad3 Pro includes a 144 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset and a huge 11,500 mAh battery, among other features.

Philips Hue has launched two new black and white versions of the Being ceiling light. With an LED light source and up to 2,350 lumens of brightness, the smart light is dimmable and offers a wide range of shades of white light. Other features include app-based controls and compatibility with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa.

Heybike has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for a new all-terrain e-bike, the Hero. The bicycle comes in two frame styles, each available with either a mid-mounted 750W motor or a rear-mounted 1,000W motor. Other features include a carbon fiber frame, a full suspension system and 4-inch fat tires.

Xiaomi has now officially unveiled the POCO C61, its fifth POCO smartphone release this year. A re-branded Redmi A3, the POCO C61 has a huge camera housing, a large display and a battery life that Xiaomi describes as being large enough to last a weekend.

The Honor 90 Smart is now official following a flurry of pre-release leaks. Sporting a large battery, a 108 MP primary camera and a recent MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Honor Smart 90 also features a 90 Hz display and is only 8.24 mm thick.