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The Honor Magic6 Pro can now be ordered from an import dealer. The model has a fast SoC and impressive special cameras. High-performance wireless charging is also possible.

Signify has launched a new accessory for Philips Hue smart lighting in the UK and the EU; the product is also expected to arrive in the US this April. The piece allows for more creative lighting designs on your ceiling or wall. Currently, customers can only purchase the product directly from the brand via its online store.

The Motorola's Moto G Play for 2024 now available to buy as an affordable Android smartphone with an updated chassis. It includes a single rear camera, although it might be worthwhile at an on-trend 50MP in resolution. It is available unlocked via select channels from now.

The Tangara is proving popular on Crowd Supply, a platform with 'over twice the success rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo'. Available for $249 and supposedly shipping in September 2024, the open-source music player draws heavily from retro Apple iPod designs and is available to pick up until mid-March.

The Acer Chromebox Mini is the latest mini PC of the brand. It comes with 6W Intel Jasper Lake processors, supports up to 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, and can output three 4K displays at the same time. The company is yet to share price and availability details.

ViewSonic has launched the XG272-2K-OLED in the US, where it arrives with a 2.5K and 240 Hz OLED panel. ViewSonic has also included numerous USB ports and four dedicated video outputs, as well as some RGB lighting.

The Marshall Emberton II Patta limited edition has been unveiled. The portable speaker is a collaboration between the two brands celebrating Caribbean culture. Features of the device include two 2-inch drivers, a 20W output power and up to 30 hours of listening time thanks to the built-in battery.

For the first time since the launch of the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in 2016, Dyson is introducing a fundamentally new model. The unusual 'R' shape of the housing is intended to make the hairdryer much more versatile, while new RFID attachments enable numerous styling options.

A new Fujifilm X100VI rumour claims that the upcoming compact rangefinder-style camera will start arriving in the hands of buyers shortly after the February 20 announcement. The implications of this short pre-order window are good news for anyone looking to buy the camera at MSRP.

Apple's latest AI model is hailed as "revolutionary" due to its ability to perform tasks such as "Photoshop-style modifications" based on prompts processed using multimodal large language models (MLLMs). Accordingly, it is called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), and is rated to "manipulate" images at the pixel level.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

The Acer Predator Extreme PES017 e-scooter will go on sale in EMEA in the next few months. The new model has a 960W peak power motor and a dual-suspension system, making it suitable for rough terrains. Other features include a swappable battery, 10-inch tires and indicator lights.

AOC has detailed the AGON GAMING Q27G4X, a new 27-inch gaming monitor built around an IPS display. The AOC AGON GAMING Q27G4X also outputs at 2,560 x 1,440 pixels with a 180 Hz refresh rate and supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, all for under £230 in the UK.

Oppo is expanding its mid-range Reno11 series with the new Oppo Reno11 F 5G. It offers a 64 MP triple camera and a 120 Hz OLED screen and costs the equivalent of less than 200 euros.

Rocket Homes and Wayfair have announced that they see the Vision Pro's (astronomical) value as the ideal new platform for their respective sales apps. Accordingly, those with Apple's first-gen headset can now view their next dream home in virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) with Real Estate Search, then make it their own with the Decorify app.

Motorola has unveiled a new budget smartwatch in two colour options. Sold as the Motorola Moto Watch 40 in two colour options, the smartwatch is IP67 certified and synchronises with a popular Google health tracking platform.

Xiaomi has outlined plans to release a new Redmi A series smartphone. Arriving on Valentine's Day, the Xiaomi Redmi A3 4G will feature a 90 Hz display and a large battery, among other things.

JLab touts its latest wireless earbuds as an industry first in that they introduce Preferred Listening Response Curve tuning from Knowles to their market. The Epic Lab Edition buds also support the LC3 codec, Spatial Audio and "Smart" ANC. They are also Hi-Res Audio certified and are rated to get up to 56 hours of battery life thanks to their "dual-mode" charging case.

YASHICA has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its Vision camera binoculars. The product has a 58 MP night vision camera with an f/1.0 aperture to help you capture footage in darkness. Other features include an infrared illuminator, digital zoom and a microSD card slot.

Ulefone has announced that its new Note 17 Pro Android smartphone has the most premium screen of its line to date. It is available for just under $280 with its introductory discounts right now - then again, the OEM could have chosen a less indifferent platform for its relatively high-end display.

Anbernic has now launched the RG556, a relatively powerful gaming handheld that competes with the likes of the Retroid Pocket 4. Launching for $174.99 with Android 13, the Anbernic RG556 also has hall effect triggers and joysticks, along with a six-axis gyroscope.

With up to 240-Hz fast OLED displays, a selection of AMD Ryzen 8000 and Intel Meteor Lake, as well as the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 laptop GPUs in a thin, lightweight housing, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G series promises some strong equipment. Finally, the new G14 and G16 are also available in Germany.

vivo has unrolled the curtains on the vivo V30 smartphone. It’s the first global device with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, a 4 nm SoC with eight cores running at 2.63 GHz. Other specs of the new phone are similar to the vivo S18, but it has an improved camera configuration on the back.

Chatreey is offering a new and quite affordable mini PC in the AN2 Pro, which allows the installation of several mass storage devices and should offer sufficient performance for a number of applications.

Doogee is offering a new tablet in the T30S, a relatively compact model that is said to allow high-resolution playback of media content from various streaming providers.

Philips has outlined full details for four new monitors to be sold under its E1 series. Available for under £150 in the UK and under €170 in the Eurozone, the new Philips E1 series features 1080p and 100 Hz panels, plus USB 3.2 ports.

A new leak purports that the juicy upgrades coming with the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will come with a price increase. Allegedly, the updated compact rangefinder-style camera will now cost about the same as the flagship X-T5 or a Fujifilm X-S20 and a kit lens — still less than some sellers wanted for the X100V.

Tianbao, internationally known as AOOSTAR, has launched the GOD88 gaming mini PC in China. It's a successor to the GOD78 that debuted last year. But not much has changed, with the only noticeable difference being the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. The other specs of the tiny gaming computer are identical, including the same Cyberpunk-themed design and USB 4 connectivity.

The Rogbid M5 is a new smartwatch advertised with numerous features for a relatively low price tag. The display is based on AMOLED technology and promises strong color reproduction.

The Xiaomi BE 3600 is a new and cheap router now available outside China, namely in North America, Europe, the UK, India, Japan and Australia. It is WiFi 7 capable and so promises high and stable data transfer speeds. Establishing mesh systems are also said to be easy, with customers also being able to integrate the router into existing wireless network infrastructure.

The latest flagship AV receiver from Marantz is clearly aimed at demanding home cinema enthusiasts with complex setups, for the Cinema 30 can drive up to 13 speakers, plus four subwoofers, and can be connected to three 8K televisions simultaneously.

Skylight aims to simplify the distribution of household chores, meal planning and the organisation of appointments by simply packing the family calendar onto a 27-inch touchscreen, which can also be managed via the corresponding smartphone app.

Following the popularity of the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition of the Xbox Wireless Controller, Microsoft is expanding the collection with six new colors that combine the swirl pattern with some more colorful accents.

AOC has lifted the lid on the Q27G3Z/D, a new 1440p IPS gaming monitor. Measuring 27-inches across, the AOC Q27G3Z/D also delivers a 260 Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness, among other features.

It only took eight months, but ASUS is now selling the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD in Europe. Following a 2023 launch in other markets, the monitor's European introduction coincides with a Chinese release of the MPG 491CQP QD-OLED with which it shares a Samsung Display panel.

AYANEO has now opened orders for the NEXT Lite, another 7-inch gaming handheld but one that relies upon older AMD Renoir-U series APUs instead of much newer and more powerful alternatives. As a result, the AYANEO NEXT Lite starts at $299 with 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage and a choice between HoloISO or Windows 11 installations.

Heybike has announced that its next new e-bike will launch based on the brand's first "T800 Carbon-Fiber Frame". The Hero is also backed to yield up to 60 miles of range per charge, and also to come with "full suspension" and a hydraulic disk brake. The fat-tire bike is also hyped to "re-define performance" with a mid-drive motor and a torque sensor.

After numerous promises and a few false starts, Digital Extremes has finally successfully implemented cross-platform save in Warframe. Players will now be able to use one account across their Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox devices — but at great cost for accounts created after November 24.

OM System has announced the OM-1 Mark II, confirming previous rumours of an identical sensor with nifty AI-powered autofocus enhancements. The OM System OM-1 II will be available starting February 26 for $2,399.

Banana Pi has started selling the BPI-M7, a 96 x 62 mm single-board computer based around a Rockchip RK3588 chipset. Available from $165, the Banana PI BPI-M7 also has three storage options and a 40-pin GPIO header, among other features.

Lenovo is now selling the ThinkVision P27pz-30, a 27-inch monitor with an IPS panel supported by Mini LED backlights. Offered for £1,120 in the UK and for €1,699 in the Eurozone, the ThinkVision P27pz-30 also has a built-in USB hub and a Gigabit Ethernet connection, plus other modern ports.

Gogoro backs its new flagship two-wheeler to go from 0 to ~32 miles per hour (mph) in less than 5 seconds thanks to its new Hyper Drive electric motor and AEROFORCE design. The Pulse is also touted as a "smartscooter" thanks to a "panoramic" iQ Touch HD screen powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis silicon. The upcoming EV is also compatible with Apple Find My and digital key tech for potentially enhanced security.

AOC has released the AGON Gaming 27G4X, a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with a 1080p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate. Offered for £169.99 in the UK and €219 in the Eurozone, the AOC AGON Gaming 27G4X also has several video outputs and is NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible.

Lenovo has quietly started selling the ThinkVision P32pz-30, its 31.5-inch monitor with 1,152 Mini LED backlight zones that deliver up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. The Lenovo ThinkVision P32pz-30 also offers USB 4 connectivity with the ability to recharge devices at up to 140 W, among other features.

JSAUX' inaugural external monitor is off to a flying start on Kickstarter. The foldable FlipGo's UltraView and DuoViews SKUs are all still currently available at early-bird prices in 13.5- or 16-inch sizes. The up-to-2.5K accessory has a magnetic stand system, is compatible with newer M1-M3-equipped Mac PCs, and has a one-cable design.

AYANEO has finally launched the FLIP series, which consists of the FLIP DS and the cheaper FLIP KB. Both built around 7-inch and 120 Hz displays, the two gaming handhelds come with a choice of AMD Ryzen 7 APUs, plus three memory configurations and AYANEO's new large vapour chamber cooling system.

The AGON GAMING 24G4X is one of two new G4 series gaming monitors that AOC has released globally. Arriving for under £150 in the UK, the AGON GAMING 24G4X combines a 1080p resolution with 1 ms response times and a 180 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Motorola has now released a 'Power' version of the Moto G24. Arriving only a few days after the regular Moto G24, the Moto G24 Power carries over many of its namesake's specifications while delivering a higher capacity battery, faster charger and an improved front-facing camera.

Lenovo launched a new tablet in China. Called the Lenovo A10 Pad, it comes with a 10.1-inch IPS screen, 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, a 6000 mAh battery, and an eight-core CPU. The launch price for the Android tablet is CNY899, which converts to around $126.