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With the Soundcore Space One Pro, Anker is introducing new premium headphones with ANC and up to 60 hours of battery life at IFA 2024. We got a chance to try the new headphones in advance.

The Anker MagGo Power Nano (10K, 35W, For Apple Watch) has launched. The portable power bank offers three outputs, including a foldable Apple Watch charger. Other features of the compact accessory include an integrated display, pass-through charging and an integrated cable.

Anker has revealed the MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim), designed for the iPhone. Available in countries worldwide, the compact model offers Qi2 wireless charging and a USB-C port. LED indicators can be used to determine the remaining battery level, and ActiveShield 2.0 regularly checks the temperature of the accessory.

The sixth update to Q4OS 5 Aquarius is now available with the Debian Bookworm 12.7 updates, the Debian stable 6.1.0-25 kernel, as well as various fixes. The Calamares installer now sports custom desktop profiles, while all the live media now sport new Debian Shim and Grub bootloader binaries.

The Moto S50 is a new Android smartphone from Motorola. It comes with several cameras and is also equipped with a very bright screen. The battery can be charged with high charging power.

The latest flagship soundbar from Klipsch not only offers impressive surround sound with twelve drivers and Dolby Atmos, but also adapts it specifically to the user's living room via Dirac Live and an external microphone.

Originally available in three colors and a single configuration, the Fairphone 5 now comes in a new colorway and a new configuration. This new variant is also more affordable.

While it continues to keep things spartan by providing just the old-school command-line interface, Peropesis 2.7 comes with file system archiving and ISO management tools, as well as various updated components, tweaks, and fixes. Although larger than for previous versions, the Peropesis 2.7 ISO file has just 282 MB in size.

New Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0 introduces advanced features like Bluetooth Channel Sounding for precise distance measurement, Decision-Based Advertising Filtering for efficient scanning, and ISOAL Enhancement to reduce latency in audio streaming.

Asus has launched the VivoBook 14 Flip and VivoBook 16 Flip Copilot+ PCs powered by the new Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake processor together with 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The VivoBook 14 Flip and 16 Flip share a similar spec sheet for the most part, but the VivoBook 16 Flip features a 3K 120 Hz OLED panel while the 14 Flip makes do with a FHD+ 60 Hz OLED display.

X TV, a new streaming platform aimed at competing with YouTube through exclusive content and live events, has recently entered its beta phase and is now available for users.

Acer has introduced a new Swift 16 AI laptop at IFA 2024 powered by Intel's latest Lunar Lake Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The Swift 16 AI can be configured up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V with up to 32 GB RAM and features a 3K OLED touch panel, Wi-Fi 7, and a 75 Whr battery.

The Asus ZenBook S14 is now official with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs. Depending on the CPU, you get 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD and two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports.

Asus has unveiled a new laptop with Intel's latest silicon. The VivoBook S14 is now purchasable with a Core Ultra 7 258V, 14-inch 16:10 OLED screen and a 75 Wh battery. Prices start at $1,000 for the base variant.

Acer is introducing a Nitro V 14 variant this year at IFA 2024. The Nitro V 14 leverages AMD Ryzen 8040 series APUs with Ryzen AI while offering GPU choices up to the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers a MUX switch and can be configured with up to a 2.5K 120 Hz IPS panel.

1MORE asserts that its latest addition to the SonoFlow line are the best wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) under a certain price-point. Their updated QuietMax technology is touted to reduce more than 10% of unwanted noise than the older version. The OEM also touts the new Pros as capable of delivering up to 100 hours of play-time for under $100.

GoPro has now refreshed its action camera range with not one but two new models. Arriving today, the GoPro Hero 13 Black builds on the older Hero 12 Black in a few areas. By contrast, the GoPro Hero is one of the company's most stripped-back action cameras to date, which is underlined by its $199 launch price.

The Nitro GS272U M has been unveiled as a smart monitor - albeit one rated to support a 180Hz refresh rate over USB-C at a resolution of 1440p. It also features DisplayPort and HDMI inputs and inbuilt sound - albeit over dual 3 watt (W) speakers. The monitor is slated to hit the market at the sub-$700 price tier.

Acer has shown off its first handheld gaming console, the Nitro Blaze. It will come with a 7-inch 144 Hz FHD screen, 50 Wh battery, and two USB-C ports. The company promises to reveal its price and availability soon.

The Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop is now official. It comes with what appears to be Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs, a GeForce RTX 4090, a 1,200 Watt PSU and a 360 mm AIO cooler

The latest additions to the Vero line are touted as the best projectors for basic home and work use thanks to their generationally upgraded brightness, further boosted by Acer LumiSense, ColorBoost LED and ColorPurity+ technologies. The PD2528ic and PD2328 are also rated for cost-effective 24/7 operation with EcoProjection modes and an LED source touted to use up to 42% less power than traditional lamp-lit alternatives.

Dell is offering the Latitude 5455 in both X1P-64-100 and the new X1P-42-100 Snapdragon X Plus variants. The Latitude 5455 comes with a host of security and management features tailored for business customers along with Copilot+ smarts.

Dell showed off an Inspiron 14 5441 SKU powered by the new Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 SoC. The Copilot+ laptop can also be configured with an X1P-64-100 chip. Apart from the SoC and display, the base Inspiron 14 is largely identical to the Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 that was announced a few months ago.

Qualcomm has unveiled two new Snapdragon X Plus SKUs, the X1P-46-100 and X1P-42-100. Both come with an 8-core CPU and a weaker GPU than the one found on its 10-core counterpart (X1P-64-100), but use the same NPU.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is now official with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPU. You can pair it with a GeForce RTX 4070 and uip to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its 16-inch, 16:10 screen is available in IPS LCD, OLED and miniLED flavouts.

MSI has a new and quite compact, passively cooled PC in its range, which is aimed at industrial users and allows the simultaneous use of two displays. Its specs are relatively limited, but it should suffice for most tasks.

Hot on the heels of Bose and its 60th Diamond Edition releases, Bang & Olufsen has decided to commemorate its 100th birthday with a new high-end audio device called the Beoplay H100. In the process, the company has replaced the Beoplay H95 as its most premium set of wireless over-ear headphones.

HP has just presented its first notebook with an Intel Lunar Lake chip, the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, which combines a Core Ultra 9 288V with 32 GB RAM, a 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and a 64 Wh battery. The efficient Intel chip positions the notebook as a direct competitor to Snapdragon notebooks.

To celebrate its 10th year anniversary as a smartphone brand, Ulefone has a handful of new devices, one of which is the Armor Mini 20T Pro. It is the manufacturer's smallest rugged smartphone, and despite its compact size, it packs some pretty decent features.

Pico has now released the Pico 4 Ultra in Europe and beyond. While the company claims to have included €50 in launch bonuses for its new VR headset, that does little to offset the €210 and 54% price increase over the older Pico 4.

Geekom has partnered with Tecno to unleash the "World's Smallest" PC with liquid cooling on the world via crowdfunding. The "Ultra-Quiet", RGB-lit miniature desktop has already accrued over $300,000 worth of backing on its first day on Kickstarter, and is available at $200 off its planned retail price.

Intel is revising its Evo spec to be compliant with the latest Lunar Lake launch. The new edition is pretty much similar to last year but now mandates "cool and quiet performance" and Wi-Fi 7. Intel expects a good majority of Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V series-powered laptops to be Intel Evo-compliant.

Dell has shown off its new flagship laptop, the XPS 13 (XPS 9350). It comes with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs, a 16:10 IPS/OLED screen, a 53 Wh battery and just two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports.

Govee is now selling Net Lights in various markets globally. The smart outdoor lights come in two sizes and are Matter-compatible for smart home integration and voice commands. Other features include a wide range of colors and effects, including the ability to display the image or GIF of your choice.

Arriving a tad later than anticipated, GhostBSD 24.07.1 promises increased performance and stability thanks to the transition from using packages based on the team's own ports to using FreeBSD PKGBSD packages. Additionally, this update comes with an improved NetworkMGR, two security tweaks for OpenSSH, and more.

SwitchBot's wallet tracker pulls double duty as an NFC key card for compatible locks. The Wallet Finder Card, which works with Apple Find My, can also trigger home automation settings when within Bluetooth range.

Xiaomi has introduced a new pair of affordable wireless earbuds, the Redmi Buds 6 Lite. These Bluetooth buds sport Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 38 hours of battery life, and a 12.4 mm driver. They launched at €20, about $22.14.

The IKEA BRÄNNBOLL gaming furniture collection has officially arrived in countries globally. The 20 products were teased earlier this year, though pricing was only unveiled at launch. The collection includes a gaming station, multiple chairs, storage solutions and accessories.

Bose has now released some of the new versions of its high-end audio products that leaked earlier this year. Available now across multiple markets, the new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds can also be purchased together for a healthy launch discount.

Announced without any fanfare, the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 sits at the top of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 series with a higher-clocked CPU and a handful of other upgrades. However, there's no info on when it will hit the market.

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station can now be pre-ordered from various third-party retailers in the EU. The model, already available in the US, is expected to officially launch in Europe later in September. The powerful model offers a large capacity that can be expanded, solar charging, and up to 8,000W output.

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still not be enough to compete with the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, which are both significantly cheaper.

Anker has revealed a new accessory, the Charger (25W, Compact), in the US and Canada. The accessory has a single port and can fold to make it easier to transport. While it is advertised as suitable for Samsung smartphones, the charger is compatible with a wide range of devices from several brands.

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.

Shokz has updated its popular bone-conduction headphones for runners, with the launch of the OpenRun Pro 2. The new model now uses a dual driver setup, with bone conduction for mids and highs, and a new air conduction driver to handle bass frequencies. Battery life and charging is improved slightly, and Bluetooth 5.3 support added, for the same $180 launch price as its predecessor.

Motorola is now offering the Edge 50 in Europe, roughly a month after debuting the device in India. Available in three colour options and 512 GB of storage, the Motorola Edge 50 also comes with a healthy launch bonus worth €149.99.

The Sony CRE-C20 look like in-ear headphones — and in fact, they are. However, they are designed to be very helpful for people with impaired hearing in everyday life and look relatively discreet.

Motorola has introduced the Moto G55 5G, a cheaper alternative to the existing Moto G85 5G. Available now in some markets, Motorola equips the Moto G55 5G with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50 MP and optically stabilised camera, among other features.