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The Anker Charging Station (8-in-1, 20W) has been released in the US. The accessory has many features to keep it compact, such as pop-up AC outlets, a slim plug and a flat cable. There are a total of eight outputs, including four ACs, two USB-A and two USB-C.

Xiaomi has launched a new 100W GaN charger in China. With support for multiple standards, this fast-charging power adapter can charge laptops, smartphones, and other devices. It launched at CNY 199, which is around $28.

Sharge has announced that the Shargeek 140's second colorway is now available on the international market. It has the same 20,000mAh rated capacity and up-to-100W USB-C port as before, but is the only version of the accessory to be finished in white. Its internals and inbuilt Smart Display are also still visible through a clear window.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has updated one of its smallest single-board computers (SBCs). Now available with a pre-installed GPIO header, the popular SBC should be more versatile out of the box as a result.

Anker has released the USB-C Hub (10-in-1, Monitor Stand) in countries such as the US, the UK and Germany. The new accessory follows an older, similar 12-in-1 model, with some differences. Features include a built-in cable for the host device with pass-through charging, and HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Powkiddy's latest gaming handheld is another vertical effort based around a 3.5-inch display. Also equipped with a Rockchip RK3566 chipset and 1 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the Powkiddy X35S is billed as being powerful enough to emulate systems like the Nintendo 64, PlayStation 1 and the PlayStation Portable, among others.

Xiaomi has now released one of its smallest tablets to date globally. Starting at just £119 in the UK and under €150 in the Eurozone, the tablet can be configured with up to 128 GB of storage and 4G connectivity for small surcharges, too.

Xiaomi has now released a new version of the POCO Pad. Available as the POCO Pad 5G, the tablet comes in multiple colours and two storage options at launch.

The Loewe We. Beam, described as a portable laser projector, has been launched in Europe. The model uses ALPD laser technology for up to 500 ANSI lumens brightness and can throw images up to 120 inches wide. Other features include Bluetooth 5.1, built-in speakers and various apps, including Netflix and YouTube.

The Meizu Pandear 67W fast-charging brick has made its official debut in China. This new GaN power adapter features a two-port design, has a travel-friendly form factor, and costs CNY 139, about $19.46.

About seven months after the release of GNOME 46, GNOME 47 Beta arrives roughly a month before the testing will end, as the final version should arrive on September 14th. This new pre-launch release comes with hardware encoding for screen recordings, support for tablet tool pressure ranges, and more.

The brand new Moondrop Ultrasonic earphones are said to achieve first-class sound thanks to the combination of a new BA tweeter, a large, dynamic woofer, and Sony's LDAC Hi-Fi codec. However, the earphones are particularly unusual because of the transparent charging case and an anime voice.

CRKD's Atom is a new miniature Bluetooth controller, or keychain controller as it calls it, that works with a variety of devices. Available in a wide range of color options including transparent ones, the Atom arrives as a challenger to 8BitDo's Zero 2 controller.

The Oppo F27 5G offers a modern design and interesting features for the equivalent of around $280, as Oppo installs a ring-shaped notification LED around the camera module and offers an unusual walkie-talkie feature with BeaconLink.

A high-resolution 13.3-inch color display that can be up to nine meters away from the nearest power socket and yet not require a cable or battery: the latest display from Digital View sounds like a dream of the future, but will be available soon.

Festool will launch the ExoActive EXO 18 HPC 4,0 I-Plus exoskeleton for construction-related tradespeople in America on September 12, 2024. The exoskeleton provides the operators with extra arm support when working on tasks in front or above them, reducing muscle load by up to 30%. The system provides each arm with approximately 11 pounds of powered support.

CheckMag It looks as though the long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release may be soon upon us, with the GNU Project announcing a string freeze for the latest developer preview build. Between overhauled colour management tools, a refined UI, and, finally, a simple stroke selection tool, GIMP 3.0 is looking to be a big release for the free, open-source Photoshop alternative.

Samsung's new Odyssey 3D gaming monitor boasts a unique glasses-free 3D viewing technology, aiming to revolutionize the immersive gaming experience. With its impressive technical specifications and Samsung's commitment to innovation, the Odyssey 3D could be a standout choice for gaming enthusiasts.

Microsoft expands its accessibility controllers with the new Xbox Adaptive Joystick that's customizable and plugs into its Xbox Adaptive Controller. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is joined by 8BitDo's Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller for Xbox which has Hall Effect joysticks.

The XG27ACDNG has almost the exact same name as another member of the ROG Strix series of OLED monitors, but comes with a number of crucial differences. It is rated for a refresh rate of 360Hz despite its QHD resolution - which, moreover, is not glossy. The new display also boasts a powered USB-C port alongside support for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4.

Until recently, it has been possible to purchase various 27-inch OLED gaming monitors with 360 Hz refresh rates. However, ASUS has now switched up proceedings with the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, the first example to combine 1440p and 480 Hz visuals.

The latest ROG Rapture-series router is joined by its non-gaming RT-BE86U counterpart to bring cutting-edge wired or wireless speeds to the ongoing Computex showcase. They are joined by the ROG USB-BE92, an adapter rated to upgrade non-Wi-Fi 7 PCs to the same 4K QAM and MLO technology with WPA3 security to boot.

Sharge touts its next-gen Disk Plus as the thinnest SSD enclosure about to go on a crowdfunding campaign to date. It is also designed to go anywhere else thanks to the ability to stay on to the back of the user's iPhone, laptop or handheld console in a MagSafe-style manner. It connects via USB-C and is compatible with multiple NVMe form-factors.

Born in 2017, Artix is a rolling-release distro partially based on Arch Linux. The latest update, labeled 20240819, arrived yesterday. The most obvious change is that LXQt and LXDE are no longer coming with the community editions. Also, XFCE is now the default desktop environment in community-gtk.

The Beelink EQi12 has launched as an upgraded version of the EQ12 that the company launched last year. This new mini PC can be configured with up to Intel Core i7 12650H, 24 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage. It starts at $319 and features a built-in power supply.

Pico has officially unveiled the Pico 4 Ultra, a successor to the ageing Pico 4. Launching with a slew of upgrades over Pico's existing VR headset, the Pico 4 Ultra sets its sights firmly on the Meta Quest 3 with hardware like a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Gen 2 chipset and displays that deliver a 105° field of view (FoV) with 20.6 pixels per degree (PPD).

Mere hours after launch, Black Myth Wukong has shattered Steam records, having accrued 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam a mere 12 hours after launch. The only game it has not yet surpassed in peak player count is PUBG: Battlegrounds, which peaked at 3.2 million players in 2018.

Qualcomm has now officially announced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, its latest mid-range chipset. Not only has the company confirmed key specs and performance improvements, but it has also hinted at availability from multiple OEMs including Samsung and Xiaomi.

Atari's new retro console not only evokes a heavy feeling of nostalgia but also allows owners to play their collection of Atari 2600 and 7800 games. The new console launches alongside two new controllers that can also be used with PCs.

Often hailed as one of the best lightweight Linux distros that can run from a USB stick while also supporting persistency, EasyOS was born in 2017, and its roots can be traced all the way back to Puppy Linux. Now, version 6.2 is available with a complete recompile in OpenEmbedded, sporting multiple package updates.

With their AirPod-like stems, OnePlus' new Buds Pro 3 look a lot like their predecessors; however, the newer models are rated for as much as "twice the background voice suppression" in comparison thanks to their updated, real-time adaptive ANC. They also come in a new case touted to have the edge in terms of ergonomics and durability - not to mention support for wireless charging.

Ulefone once again has a new rugged smartphone on offer, which comes with a solid range of features in tough housing designed to withstand all kinds of environmental stress. A huge 10,600 mAh battery, reverse wireless charging and an IR night vision camera are all on board.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the global launch date for the Redmi Pad SE 4G, which it has renamed the Redmi Pad SE 8.7. Serving as a smaller alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro and Redmi Pad SE, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 will be available with a few launch bonuses, including a complimentary pair of earbuds.

SwitchBot has just launched the K10+ Pro – a more capable version of the K10+, which holds the title of smallest household robot vacuum. The K10+ Pro is the same size, but features an anti-tangle brush, a more powerful motor and a PSD sensor to aid obstacle detection. The K10+ Pro is available now at an introductory discount price of $420.

Marshall has unveiled the Willen II portable speaker. The compact device has several differences compared with the original model, including enhanced battery life and Bluetooth Auracast for improved sharing capabilities. You can now pre-order the Willen II, which will launch later this month.

8BitDo has refreshed its Ultimate 2C controller in wired and wireless forms. Already available for $24.99 and $34.99, the updated 8BitDo Ultimate 2C still includes more bumper buttons than usual, as well as Hall effect joysticks and triggers, among other hardware.

The Marshall Emberton III, a new portable speaker, is now available to pre-order. Compared to its predecessor, the Emberton II, the latest version has several upgrades, including a longer runtime between charges and the addition of a microphone. Plus, the model features Bluetooth Auracast for enhanced music sharing.

The Raspberry Pi 5 lineup has just received a new addition, a 2 GB RAM variant. Compared to the 4 GB and 8 GB options, the new SBC has the Broadcom BCM2712D0, an optimized version of the BCM2712C1. The launch price is $50, $10 less than the 4 GB variant.

Shortly before release, a video has emerged showing 30 minutes of gameplay from Black Myth: Wukong, giving fans the deepest insight into the game to date.

Announced at Computex 2024, Zotac Gaming Zone is now available to pre-order. The gaming handheld launched as a competitor to ROG Ally X, with an AMOLED display, Hall effect sensors, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, and 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its launch price is $799.

Radxa E20C has launched as a palm-sized mini PC designed to work as a network appliance with support for OpenWrt, Debian, and iStore OS. With the Rockchip RK3528A inside, it starts at $25 and can be equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage.

Based on the stable Deepin 23 distro, ExTiX 24.8 comes with the 6.10.3-amd64-exton kernel (equivalent to the 6.10.3 stable kernel) and Google Chrome 127.0.6533.119-1, which replaces the Deepin Browser. Compared to Deepin 23, ExTiX 24.8 also sports the Synaptic Package Manager.

Dell, under its Alienware brand, has just announced a unique gaming monitor that can switch modes between 4K at 180 Hz and FHD at 360 Hz at the press of a button, allowing gamers to prioritise resolution or refresh rate as needed. The AW2725QF uses a 27-inch IPS panel with an anti-glare hard coating, and will retail for $599 starting September.

The Antec Core HS made its official debut in May of this year, and now the company has made the gaming handheld available to purchase. Essential, it's a rebadged Ayaneo Slide, but with cheaper price tags, with the 16/512 GB variant currently at $499.

The BenQ GV50 is a new portable laser projector; it is now available in the US and coming soon to other markets, including the UK. Thanks to a rotating stand, you can use the model to throw images onto the wall or ceiling. Other features of the 1080p projector include Google TV, built-in 2.1 channel speakers and a sleep timer.

Samsung has brought the latest iteration of its Key Island design to Vietnam in the form of the Galaxy A06. Nevertheless, the 4G/LTE-only smartphone still looks and performs almost exactly like its predecessor, with its most crucial upgrade found in its 6.7-inch water-drop notched screen. Then again, the new device comes with updated colorways and software.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Smart Band 9, which is now selling in worldwide markets. While the wearable resembles the older Smart Band 8, there are several upgrades. These are said to include a brighter AMOLED, more accurate heart rate measurements and a longer battery life.

The Nanoleaf EXPO Smart LED Display Case, made in collaboration with Fantaqi, has launched in markets globally. The modular smart home device is designed to show off your favourite things, linking up to 300 units and choosing from a wide range of white and colored lighting effects.

Released yesterday (Aug 15), Deepin 23 sets a new standard for Debian-based Linux distros. This update introduces atomic updates alongside support for new hardware architectures such as ARM64, LoongArch64, and RISC-V. The custom Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) now provides an even more user-friendly computing experience.

xAI has released Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini beta AI LLMs on X with the enterprise API arriving later this month. Grok-2 ranked among the four most powerful large-language models on the LMSYS leaderboard and among the top six across a range of standardized AI benchmarks.