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Samsung is offering a new Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition, which is designed to offer children a safe online environment and comes in robust housing.

Nintendo has unveiled its Zelda-themed wireless earbuds in new white and green colors. The earbuds claim to deliver high-quality sound with deep bass and clear treble. Unfortunately, these earbuds are currently exclusive to the UK and Ireland, with no immediate plans for a wider release. Priced at £34.99, the earbuds come with essential accessories, and they feature Zelda's 'Triforce' insignia on the earbuds as well as the game logo on the charging case.

Meross has unveiled the new Smart Presence Sensor, which is now available to pre-order at a discounted price. The smart home product uses dual detection technology with a feature to reduce false alarms from pets. Plus, Matter compatibility allows integration with many smart home ecosystems.

Huawei's new MateBook GT 14 is something of a curious addition to its laptop range. Not only does the laptop have an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with up to 115 W of thermal performance at its disposal, but it also has a 3:2 OLED display that combines a 144 Hz refresh rate with 1,000 nits peak brightness. Huawei has even designed an accompanying eGPU that can boost graphics performance when needed too.

MSI has quietly started selling the MAG 321UP, another 32-inch gaming monitor based on a modern Gen 3 QD-OLED panel produced by Samsung Display. Curiously, the company has equipped the MAG 321UP with a 4K panel that peaks at 165 Hz, not 240 Hz.

Samsung has announced new 1TB PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSD cards that bring significant improvements. The new capacity expands the series of microSD cards first announced in 2021.

The Motorola Edge 50 boasts military-grade toughness in a slim body. It also packs some pretty decent specs including a telephoto camera and a big battery that charges superfast.

It looks like System76's exciting new Rust-based Cosmic DE will get an official Fedora spin in the upcoming Fedora 42, potentially giving Linux users with bleeding-edge hardware an official way to try Cosmic. Fedora Linux operates on a semi-rolling release, but it is often regarded as a stable base for those looking for up-to-date software and hardware support.

The Anker KVM Switch (4K, For Desktop and Laptop) has been launched by Anker in North America and Europe. The new accessory offers a total of 11 ports, including 4K@60Hz HDMI. The product comes with various cables and a magnetic remote control as a second method for switching between inputs.

AYANEO has offered up yet another Android gaming handheld under its Pocket series. This time, the company has decided to target establised players like Anbernic and Powkiddy with the Pocket Micro, which it is selling for $189 with enough power to emulate pretty much anything you could throw at it.

AYANEO has finally released the Pocket DMG, its second Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered gaming handheld after delivering the Pocket S earlier this year. Switching to a vertical layout this time, AYANEO has also equipped the Pocket DMG with an OLED display and innovative controls for under $350.

ASUS has now started selling the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP in the US, shortly after the monitor landed in Europe. Rivalling the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is one of the few monitors that supports 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz modes across its OLED panel.

Particle has introduced a brand-new SBC, the Tachyon. It's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCM6490, which packs eight cores, an Adreno 634 GPU, and a 6th generation NPU with up to 12 TOPs of AI performance. The single-board computer also has support for WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G.

Acer has now released the Predator X32 X3, its alternative to Dell's Alienware AW3225QF. Based on a Gen 3 QD-OLED panel from Samsung, the Acer Predator X32 X3 outputs natively at 4K with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1700R curvature.

Acer has finally released the Predator X34 V3, six months after announcing the monitor globally. Not only does the monitor have a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also peaks at 1,000 nits thanks to the inclusion of 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones.

ASUS has presented the Adol Book 14 Air, which looks like plenty of its contemporaries at first glance. However, not only is the laptop more powerful than most thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 8945H APU, but it also features a customisable incense dispenser.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still features the same distinctive design with the company's Glyph Interface on the back, but now comes in two new, more metallic, colorways. Other improvements include a new chipset, a higher-res front camera, and slightly faster wired charging (50 W vs. 45 W).

The ONEXPLAYER M1 is a tiny mini-PC that resembles One-Netbook's recent ONEXGPU eGPU release. Nonetheless, the ONEXPLAYER M1 features an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, DDR5 RAM, M.2 2280 storage and OCuLink eGPU expansion, all for under $700.

Dasung is now offering a new and large color E Ink screen worldwide, which promises a high level of reading comfort and is suitable for long periods of screen work.

An AI collar that listens in around the clock and expresses its thoughts freely - Friend is designed to combat loneliness and accompany users in everyday life. Instead of answering questions or controlling smart home devices, Friend is intended to primarily offer emotional support.

Shanling has launched the M1 Plus, a high-resolution portable sound player, priced at 1,298 yuan ($179). This third-generation player features the ES9069Q DAC and dual SGM8262 operational amplifiers, delivering a power output of 661mW at 32Ω. The M1 Plus is quite compact, offering up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The M1 Plus will be available for purchase in early August.

SZBOX is now selling a new convertible laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake N processors. Not only is the device cheaper than many of its competitors, but it is also noticeably smaller thanks to a 10.95-inch display.

SZBOX has released a new 2-in-1 device built around a 14-inch and 1440p display. Available with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U APU and 12 GB of RAM, the machine will be considerably less powerful than recent MINISFORUM V3 and Surface Pro 11 releases.

Realme has introduced the Watch S2 as its first wearable with an on-board AI assistant. It is also touted to get up to 20 days of normal use peer charging, and also offers health and fitness tracking features. Its stainless steel case is rated for advanced water- and dust-proofing, and comes in a range of colors with varied strap options.

Realme purports to bring dual 50MP main rear cameras to the masses in the form of its new flagship for the premium mid-range Android smartphone market today (July 30, 2024). The 13 Pro+ also offers a brighter, less curved display and faster charging compared to its predecessor - then again, its more affordable Pro sibling is the one with the most significant internal upgrades.

Tecno's latest photography-focused smartphone not only brings a new MediaTek chipset to the market but is also the first Tecno phone with (magnetic) wireless charging. It still sits below the Camon 30 Pro.

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-M laptop with Meteor Lake processors. It comes with a 14-inch screen, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, 60 Wh battery and an Intel Arc iGPU. It goes on sale now starting at $1,499.

The Snapdragon Dev Kit is currently the most powerful Snapdragon X series device around, thanks to its Snapdragon X Elite X1E-00-DE chipset. Nonetheless, the mini-PC is available for significantly less than competing Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite devices.

Radxa has released a follow-up to the Rock 5B in another attempt to challenge the Raspberry Pi 5. Available with up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, the Radxa Rock 5B Plus also contains other changes like a pair of M.2 M Key slots.

Qualcomm's new budget smartphone AP, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, is now official. It comes with a 8-core CPU, 5G modem, but lacks many features like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

The Maingear ML-17 has launched as a new gaming laptop with top-end gaming hardware. It packs the Intel Core i9 14900HX, Nvidia RTX 4090, and up to 64 GB of RAM. You can also install up to three 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and the system sports the latest Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Coming in at under $100, the Realme Narzo N61 arrives with a 720p IPS screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, an Unisoc T612 chipset, as well as up to 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. Also included is a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi has now announced pricing availability for its latest special edition smartphone. As expected, the new model builds on the existing POCO F6, which comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with 90 W wired charging and a 50 MP dual camera set-up.

Xiaomi has refreshed the Redmi Pad SE, which now comes with 4G cellular connectivity. Joined by a 5G version of the Redmi Pad Pro, the Redmi Pad SE 4G sports a completely different design to the existing Redmi Pad SE, among other changes.

LG has announced the 34SR60QC and 34SR65QC, which both sit within its MyView Smart Monitor series. Available next month in South Korea and the US, the new monitors share identical 1440p panels but differ in terms of their bundled stands.

Vivo has announced that it has partnered with Rokid to make the X100 Ultra capable of 3D photography. The new feature is backed to turn users of the top-end flagship Android smartphone into aspiring extended or augmented reality (XR/AR) content creators using the Ultra's Zeiss-tuned cameras. Vivo has also now hinted that it will release its first ever headset soon.

The OPPO K12x for the Indian market has the same LED ring flash-equipped camera hump as the OnePlus Nord CE 4, yet will be much cheaper on its release as it starts with just 6GB of RAM, slower charging and an HD+ display. It also has MediaTek Dimensity silicon rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset - yet might appeal to those who like a dedicated audio port on their new Android 14 smartphone.

Xiaomi is launching a new sensor for indoor air quality, the Smart Temperature and Humidity Monitor 3, which comes with a large display and several other features.

Nio has launched its latest smartphone, the Nio Phone 2, featuring high-end specifications and advanced integration with Nio's electric vehicles. Key highlights include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO display, and a camera system with a 48 MP main sensor. The Nio Phone 2 can be used as a car key thanks to UWB and Bluetooth, supports NFC, and offers the Nio Link feature for seamless interaction with the car's infotainment system.

Lenovo has launched the Yoga Portal Mini PC in China with desktop-class internals, including an RTX 4070 GPU and an Intel i7 'Raptor Lake' CPU. With a sleek, boxy enclosure and a price tag of $2,480, the Yoga Portal appears to have the Mac Studio in its crosshairs

Lenovo has held a big launch event in China, and the 2024 Legion R7000 is among the latest releases. The gaming laptop features the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H, a recently launched Hawk Point CPU. It's paired with up to Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The starting price is CNY 6699, about $923.

Lenovo has launched a new Android tablet in China, the 2024 Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7. It's powered by the Dimensity 8300, the last year's flagship SoC from MediaTek. The tablet's starting price in China is CNY 1899, which is around $262, but there's no word on global availability and pricing yet.

Xiaomi has finally released its latest Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh. Offered in an Olive Green finish with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the new model is initially available with a series of launch offers totalling a 25% discount.

The Trek Slash+ features the same aggressive geometry, high-pivot suspension, and top-notch equipment that makes the regular Slash such an iconic enduro race machine, but packs a quiet, lightweight, 50 Nm motor and 580 Wh battery for hours of pedal assist. Contrary to DJI's new powerful, lightweight eMTB, the Slash+ is meant to still feel like a regular mountain bike but open doors to longer trail days.

MagicX has finally started selling the XU Mini M, its alternative to both the Anbernic RG28XX and Miyoo Mini A30. Available worldwide for under $50, the MagicX XU Mini M has a 2.8-inch display, a reasonably powerful chipset and hall effect joysticks, among other features.

Philips has outlined plans to release a new 27-inch gaming monitor globally. Available this summer as the Evnia 27M2C5200W, the monitor sports a modest curvature with a 280 Hz refresh rate and a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

The Shargeek 140 is the latest in Sharge's line of power banks uniquely styled to put their internal components on show. The crowdfunding darling is now available as a retail unit, with the same high-capacity batteries and 100W USB-C port. It can be ordered for less than $90 in conjunction with the brand's Summer Sale right now.

Codenamed "Wilma" and to be supported until 2029, Linux Mint 22 comes with multiple software updates, including the Linux kernel 6.8, themes with GTK4 support alongside multiple visual changes across the entire system, HiDPI in the boot sequence, Plymouth, and Slick-Greeter. Hexchat has been replaced with the Matrix chat network.

BioLite has just upgraded its two portable power stations. The BaseCharge 1500+ and BaseCharge 600+ recharge up to 4 times faster than before, from both solar panels and power outlets. Both models also get a significant price drop, now costing $1299 and $599 respectively.