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The latest generation of Infinix' Note-series Android smartphones has a new top-end 40 Pro Plus 5G variant that comes with a MagCharge wireless charger in the box as well as a 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge power brick. It forms part of a line-up with 120Hz AMOLED displays driven by Brand-first MediaTek silicon across the board.

Black Shark has released a new smartwatch rated to support "ENC" voice-calls via Bluetooth 5.3 to help track the user's blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep and stress. Nothing out of the ordinary about that - were it not for the fact that this new GT3 has the same kind of curved display and chassis normally only found in the ultra-premium OPPO Watch 4 Pro. The AMOLED-screen wearable is valued at just under $80, but is listed for nearly 60% off that price right now.

Asus has announced the ROG Strix XG27UCS gaming monitor with a new stand design and performance-focused specs. It sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 160 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, 1 ms response times, Nvidia G-Sync, and HDR support.

Himiway has launched the A7 Pro e-bike for commuters in the US and Europe. The new model features a torque sensor, a full suspension system, and a range of up to 50 miles (~80 km). Plus, customers in the EU and UK are currently offered a €200/£300 discount off the e-bike’s RRP.

ENGWE is now selling the P275 ST and P275 Pro e-bikes in Europe, launching the new model with an introductory offer. The two versions, designed for city riding, are currently reduced by €300/£300. Features of the e-bikes include a mid-mounted motor, up to 260 km (~160 miles) range and an integrated display.

With the Agon Pro AG456UCZD, AOC now offers a 45-inch OLED gaming monitor with a frame rate of 240 Hz, a USB-C port with Power Delivery for charging notebooks, and RGB lighting on the back.

Priced at $699, the new Volchar 50A Home EV Charger delivers up to 12 kW and can be used with 240 V outlets (adjustable current from 10A to 50A). It comes with app control, Google and Alexa support, a 25-foot charging cable, as well as hardwire or NEMA 14-50 plug options. The standard warranty is 5 years.

The Himiway C5 Electric Motorbike is now on sale in the US. The new model has a 750W geared hub motor with a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph), with a thumb throttle and torque sensor. Other features include suspension at the front and rear, an integrated display and colorful lights on the side.

The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 streaming amplifier is being launched in a limited DeLorean Edition, giving the already-stylish device a number of design adjustments. With an output of 150 watts per channel, support for Apple AirPlay and Roon as well as numerous connections, the amplifier offers a strong range of features.

HP has refreshed the Pavilion Plus laptop with the latest Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Hawk Point processors. More specifically, the 2024 variant can be configured with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 5 8845HS, or Ryzen 7 8845H.

Three months after showing off the new ThinkPad X1 models at CES, Lenovo is close to making the high-end Ultrabooks broadly available. The nearing release means Lenovo has finally released the full specs of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1.

LG has revealed launch pricing for its latest set of QNED monitors. Arriving from next month onwards, the new Smart TVs promise to deliver significant performance improvements over their predecessors thanks to LG's latest α8 AI processor.

The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Pro is now available in European countries like the UK and France. The model has a 5MP camera for images with a 3K resolution and can rotate 360° horizontally. Other features include a physical lens cover and support for voice assistants like Amazon Alexa.

Driven by the Android 13-based DokeOS 4.0 mobile operating system and powered by Unisoc's T616 SoC, the new Oscal Modern 8 smartphone will launch with two memory/storage configurations. The 8/128 GB variant will hit the market for just $95.99, while its 8/256 GB sibling will go for $108.21, but only until March 27th.

INMOTION presents the E20 as a unique take on e-mobility that only takes a couple of minutes to master despite its one-wheeled design. The "self-balancing" unicycle is touted to land with performance that "crushes" those of competing scooters in a chassis that supports a number of riding positions and also integrates its own audio and RGB accents. It is coming to a crowdfunding site near you soon.

The T30 Max is Doogee's latest large Android tablet. Equipped with a 12.4-inch display, the tablet outputs natively in 4K and is underpinned by a 10,800 mAh battery. LTE connectivity comes as standard too, among other features.

ASUS has now started selling the ROG NUC in Europe through one of its retail partners. Currently available for €2,499, the ASUS ROG NUC comes with a high-end processor and GPU combination, plus 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

The GMKtec K9 is now available for preorder in China. Featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, the barebone variant of the mini PC is listed at CNY 2,899, but with discounts in place, it drops down to CNY 2,599, which is around $361.

AYANEO has released a new version of its AM01 mini-PC, less than four months after presenting Ryzen 3 3200U and Ryzen 7 5700U variants. This time, the company has updated the AYANEO AM01 with more powerful silicon that starts at $270 as a barebones unit.

HP is now selling a new version of its USB-C Travel Hub dock accessory. Branded the USB-C Travel Hub G3, the dock comes with five ports, including twin USB Type-A and Type-C connectivity, all for under $70.

Xiaomi has expanded the availability of one of its latest budget smartphones. Now sold in Europe for under €120, the handset runs Android 14 with the promise of updates until Android 16 and combines a 90 Hz display with a larger battery capacity, among other features.

BenQ has launched a new projector in India, the W5800. The 4K model, designed for home cinema, has a laser light source that can produce up to 2,600 lumens brightness. Other features include 2D lens shift, Filmmaker Mode, and various ports, including HDMI eARC/ARC. Update: Including US launch tip.

A second version of the Decathlon Stilus E-Touring eMTB has arrived. The latest model has a high frame and a suspension fork from SR Suntour. Other features, identical to the earlier e-bike, include a Bosch Performance Line motor and PowerTube 750Wh battery suited to longer journeys.

The Oukitel BT60 is a new smartwatch that is already available on Amazon and is likely to appeal more to women. The watch can even be used while swimming without any damage.

With the Soundcore Sleep A20, Anker is launching new headphones on the market that are designed to ensure a better and more quieter night's sleep. Among other things, they feature snoring noise suppression, and sleep monitoring.

An interesting tablet with an E Ink display and pen input, the Onyx Boox Note Air3, is finally available in certain countries such as Germany. The model is not only suitable for viewing e-books, but also for productivity applications.

Available in black or white and priced at £149.99 (not available in the US yet, sadly), the new Trust Luminus RGB gaming desk can handle a weight of up to 150 kg and features a cup holder, a headphone holder, and 10 different lighting modes. A built-in cable management system was also included in the design.

System76 says that while it will skip the alpha 1 release for its Cosmic desktop, essentially pushing the alpha release back to May, it is still planning on a full release of Cosmic by the end of September. The developer of the Pop!_OS Linux distribution also gave us a sneak peek at recent progress on the Cosmic apps, and things are looking quite tidy.

XMG has launched its latest Fusion 15 and Core 15 gaming laptops, which boast bright, 240 Hz, 16:10 displays alongside the latest Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs.

ASUS has now released one of its new OLED gaming monitors in Europe. Based around a new Gen 3 QD-OLED panel, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM also boasts modern ports and a heatsink that should reduce the risk of OLED burn-in from occurring.

ASUS has now presented its latest flagship smartphone. Arriving as the Zenfone 11 Ultra without an accompanying smaller Zenfone 11, the device is a re-bodied ROG Phone 8 in many senses but with a slower display. Like the ROG Phone 8, the Zenfone 11 Ultra will only receive two Android OS upgrades despite retailing for €999.

The Emberton II Black and Steel is a new version of Marshall's portable Bluetooth speaker. The latest edition has a metallic gray grille with silver colored accents, but its features are otherwise identical to the older models. These include a 30-hour battery life, Stack Mode and app-based controls.

LG is finally selling the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB, nearly three months after presenting the gaming monitor before CES 2024. The LG UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB has plenty of features up its sleeve, including built-in speakers and USB Type-C connectivity.

Lenovo has officially launched the 2024 refresh of the Legion R7000P. As an upgraded gaming laptop, it comes with the latest AMD Ryzen 8845H processor, which is paired with the same GPU as the predecessor, the Nvidia RTX 4060. It's currently available for preorder in China at CNY 8,399 (around $1,168).

The Fiat 500e is now available to order in two new versions in the US. The Inspired By Music and Inspired By Beauty models offer various features like an eco-leather interior and speakers designed in collaboration with Andrea Bocelli. Plus, the EVs have a new Level 2 active driving assistant system.

Following the official Noctua Edition of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070 Super are also launching with Noctua fans, which are designed to cool the GPU particularly quietly. The Japanese PC manufacturer Sycom has launched five graphics card models with Austrian Noctua fans.

The IKEA TRETAKT is now available online in various EU countries. The new smart plug, which was previously spotted in a store in Germany, can make ordinary household items smart. For example, you could control a regular lamp with voice commands and set it to switch off with a timer.

Bigme has presented its most modern Android tablet to date, the InkNoteX Color, which is said to be more powerful and versatile than its predecessors thanks to a new processor and Android 13. The display is able to refresh at 15 images per second, impressive by E Ink standards.

The latest mobile monitor from Dasung utilizes a 12-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color display in 16:10 format, which reaches a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and can be connected to a laptop and supplied with power via a single USB-C cable.

The Banana Pi BPI-Wifi6 Router is a single-board computer (SBC) that comes with a case and antennas that transforms it into a fully-fledged router. Currently, the Banana Pi BPI Wi-Fi 6 Router is available for $30 and ships globally.

The BYD e2 Glory Edition is now available to pre-order in China, with a lower starting price than its predecessor. Two trim levels are on offer, powered by a 70 kW motor and a CLTC range of 405 km (~250 miles). This is the latest BYD model to be refreshed with a reduced price tag, part of the company’s broader strategy to encourage EV adoption by making vehicles more financially accessible.

Since 2013, the ThinkPad Yoga sub-brand was Lenovo's convertible series for the B2B business. No more: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 G5 drops the Yoga name, as the X1 2-in-1 already did earlier. In other ways, the new model is just a small update of the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4.

A release without any fanfare: Lenovo has released the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5. The newest model sports Intel Core Ultra, also known as Meteor Lake. The X13 G5 will be available both with U and H CPUs, but it appears there are no more AMD options or OLED screens planned.

The Radster Trail e-bike, a new off-roading model from Rad Power Bikes, is now available to pre-order in the US. The electric bicycle is powered by a 750W motor and has a battery pack with the company’s fire-resistant technology. Other features include an upgraded display, SR Suntour suspension and a throttle.

Lenovo has now officially announced a new flagship Android tablet globally. Launching later this month across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East as a re-branded Legion Y700 (2023), the Lenovo Legion Tab combines an 8.8-inch QHD+ display with a Snapdragon 8 series chipset and a 6,550 mAh battery for under €600.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed the POCO X6 Neo, a cheaper alternative to the POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro. Available in three colourways and two memory options, the Xiaomi POCO X6 Neo shares all its features with last year's Redmi Note 13R Pro, including its reliance on Android 13 and MIUI 14.

Sharge's fastest-charging (and re-charging) power bank to date is now available with a slightly different take on its distinctive "prismatic" see-through design. It still packs the accessory's up-to-140W USB-C ports, 24,000mAh batteries and LED Smart Display, yet now integrates more of the brand's traditional livery in an eye-catching new way.

The LG CineBeam Q HU710PB is a new and compact projector that will soon be on sale. The model supports 4K resolution and is already listed at several retailers.

With the iQOO Z9, Vivo presents a comparatively affordable mid-range smartphone designed to achieve an attractive price-performance ratio with a modern MediaTek Dimensity 7200, a particularly bright 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a 50 MP main camera with Sony sensor.