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The Nintendo Joy-Con charging stand could have arrived sooner, but better late than never, right? The charger also works for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controllers.

With the PD20 Mini, TeamGroup presents an external SSD that weighs just 22 grams, yet is protected against environmental influences and equipped with up to 4 TB of storage. The SSD is designed to achieve speeds of up to 16 Gbit/s or 2,000 MB/s via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2.

Segway has launched two new electric vehicles: the ZT3 Pro electric scooter and the Xyber off-road electric bike. The ZT3 Pro is practical for urban riders, with a range of 40 kilometers and a starting price of 3,399 yuan ($468). The Xyber, priced from 9,999 yuan ($1,378), caters to off-roaders with its extended range of 105 kilometers and features like adjustable suspension. Both models boast smart features like keyless unlocking and OTA upgrades.

The HMD Skyline packs significantly better specifications than previous HMD smartphones and is even easier to repair. However, it drops the ball in terms of software support.

Available since July 10, 2022, Nobara Linux is a Fedora-based distro aimed at gamers and content creators. Yesterday, version 40 arrived with a completely remade updater, KDE 6.1.1, Gnome 46, as well as the Nvidia 555 drivers and much more. Five versions are available for download, including two made to look and feel like the Steam Deck.

UTM SE is a free PC emulator now available in the App Store for the Apple iPhone as well as for the iPad and Vision Pro. The emulator not only supports numerous Windows versions, but also systems based on PowerPC and RISC-V.

Those wanting to repair their gaming console or gaming handheld can now order repair kits from iFixit that have been specially put together for such devices. These kits are much cheaper than the Pro Tech Toolkit, which also contains tools that are not required for consoles.

Canon officially launched the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras today. The EOS R1 boasts a new autofocus system, exceptional speed, and robust weather sealing, while the EOS R5 Mark II offers a powerful sensor, high-resolution video recording, and improved low-light autofocus. Both cameras are expected to be available in the US in Fall 2024 (EOS R1) and August 2024 (EOS R5 Mark II) starting at $6,299 and $4,299 respectively.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7350 is now official. It features an eight-core CPU with two Cortex-A715 and six Cortex-A510 CPU cores, an Arm Mali-G610 GPU and support for 6,400 Mbps LPDDR5X memory.

Beats by Dre has teamed up with Minecraft to launch special edition Solo 4 headphones on July 18. Priced at $199, they have the same specs as the standard Solo 4 - Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, 50-hour battery life, a 40mm audio driver and personalized Spatial Audio. The special edition Solo 4s will be available at Apple and Target.

Skullcandy is now offering new, completely wireless headphones. They come with a rather unusual charging case and can be easily attached to a clothing or key ring, for example. The headphones are waterproof.

The OnePlus Pad 2 is a flagship Android tablet through and through, featuring a refreshed design and updated internals. It also comes along with an upgraded optional keyboard and stylus.

OnePlus asserts that you can "Tune out the Chaos" with a pair of its latest wireless earbuds. The Nord Buds 3 Pro support the OEM's highest level of active noise cancellation (ANC) to date and can last for up to 44 hours per charge (albeit not both). The Basswave 2.0 accessories also support up-to-date Bluetooth 5.4 with dual-device connectivity.

The OnePlus Watch 2R arrives less than half a year after the OnePlus Watch 2, not as a successor but as a cheaper variant with the same key features. It also sports a refreshed design.

Khadas has officially introduced the Mind Graphics eGPU Module for its workstation ecosystem. The external graphics card solution sports a desktop-level Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti and can deliver up to 128 GT/s of data transmission through Mind Link, which is 4x higher than Thunderbolt 4 or USB4.

The OmniBook Ultra is HP's first notebook based on the brand new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The device offers better features than the OmniBook X with Snapdragon X Elite, including a larger battery, USB 4 and quad speakers.

The RingConn Gen 2 now has a price tag and buyers can secure a considerable discount. The device can be worn while swimming and offers many functions. Compared to the first generation, it is also said to have a longer battery life.

Anbernic has decided to offer yet another compact gaming handheld. Arriving shortly after the RG Cube, the RG40XX H starts at just $69.99 and should be powerful enough to emulate most retro game consoles up to the PlayStation Portable.

Pricing and availability details for the Hyperkin's modernized version of the Xbox Controller S have been revealed. The controller is the third in a trio of Xbox controllers modernized by Hyperkin.

iQOO's latest smartphone comes with particularly high levels of influence from the brand's parent company Vivo, to the extent that it already has a twin under a different name on the Indian market. However, the new version will get to be the cheaper of the two on its upcoming release to Amazon, with new colorways to boot.

The Nomad 65W GaN charger has been refreshed, and the new edition features wireless charging. With official Apple MFi certification, it can fast-charge an Apple Watch. This makes the charging adapter more versatile than the previous offering.

Xiaomi is offering a powerful gaming notebook, the Redmi G Pro 2024, that comes with a dedicated GPU and an Intel Core i7 processor. A screen with a high resolution, high refresh rate and decent brightness is installed.

Fiat has unleashed the Grande Panda as its latest compact SUV for select European countries. It is to be available in a markedly affordable all-electric form, so as to compete with a growing number of rivals such as the eerily similar Citroën e-C3. Then again, it will start even cheaper as a hybrid EV.

The Ksana is a smartwatch with a classic clock face, but also features a display based on energy-efficient E Ink technology. The model is currently only a concept.

Nothing's latest smartphone is a smash hit, with 100,000 units reportedly sold in three hours. The device offers great value thanks to unique customization options including 3D-printable back covers and impressive specs for the price, such as the 120 Hz LTPS Super AMOLED display that delivers up to 2,000 nits of brightness.

The Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus is a power bank with graphene batteries and up to 100W wired charging via one of its USB-C ports - now, it has a new version compatible with MagSafe devices. Its wireless charging is thus upgraded to a top speed of 15W and a magnetic ring with potentially improved reliability.

The new tablet from Honor is said to provide exceptional image quality, featuring an OLED display with a high refresh rate, that reduces eye strain.

BlitzWolf offers a new projector. The smart model comes with convenience functions for easy setup - a special stand is included.

The Honor Magic V3 is one of the slimmest foldables on the market, at just 9.2 mm for the Velvet Black model. In fact, it shaved about 0.7 mm of thickness compared to its predecessor, all while increasing the battery size to 5,150 mAh and adding an IPX8 water resistance rating.

The Miniproca is a new and unusual mini PC with an inbuilt 7-inch multipoint touch display and decent hardware specs. The touchscreen folds out at 90 degrees, allowing for a high degree of mobility: users can work just about anywhere.

The Watch GT has debuted as iQOO's first wearable that is an Apple Watch clone. It is rated to support AI-powered watchfaces, notifications and smart summaries on its AMOLED display. It will be released soon in China with eSIM-enabled variants that start at just over $100.

The Neo9S Pro Plus (or Pro+) is now official as iQOO's latest smartphone with Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It drives a 144Hz AMOLED display equipped with a cutting-edge 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The new series flagship also boasts a custom 50MP main rear camera and the latest version of the brand's exclusive two-tone vegan leather backing.

The brand new Sandmarc Retro Filter is designed to give the Apple iPhone camera a retro look without any software customization, allowing the filter to be used with all apps and for both photos and videos.

Sony has unveiled the ZV-E10 II, a mirrorless camera, featuring a 26-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR image processor. The camera offers advanced autofocus, 4K video recording, and improved connectivity, along with a new vertical user interface and larger battery. Sony also introduced the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens, available separately or as part of the ZV-E10 II kit.

With the Stax Spirit S5, Edifier presents hi-fi headphones designed to achieve first-class sound thanks to planar magnetic drivers and Qualcomm aptX Lossless. With a battery life of 80 hours, a low-latency gaming mode, and lambskin leather ear pads, Edifier aims to outperform the Apple AirPods Max.

PVY's latest e-bike is a Turbo version of the Z20, equipped with more of an all-terrain build with front and rear suspension. It is touted to get up to 30% more range with a battery of greater voltage than its MAX sibling, and for potentially smoother riding with a torque sensor.

Hohem's latest handheld gimbal accessory for smartphones comes with an upgraded version of the brand's Magnetic AI Tracker rated to work with either selfie or rear cameras. The iSteady V3 is also the first of its line with in-built physical controls that also doubles as a detachable remote control, and comes with an introductory $20 discount.

Qualcomm has announced that the freshly-launched Galaxy Z Fold6 flagship Android smartphone has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC regardless of where it is sold, as does its clamshell counterpart the Galaxy Z Flip6. The devices are also the world's first foldable devices with Galaxy AI out of the box, which confers features such as Google Circle to Search and Photo Assist on the handsets.

Samsung has now officially released the Galaxy Z Flip6, which is available to order from today globally. While the new Galaxy Z Flip looks an awful lot like last year's model, Samsung has made numerous hardware changes to make the Galaxy Z Flip6 competitive with the likes of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.

Samsung has now introduced its first Galaxy Watch with 'Ultra' branding. Effectively a Galaxy Watch5 Pro successor, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has a larger display than the Galaxy Watch7, as well as a bigger battery and 10 ATM water resistance.

Samsung's newest Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now official. Both are largely identical, with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sporting a larger battery and better audio quality.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch 7 in two flavours: 40 mm and 44 mm. Both come with an AMOLED screen, the company's newest Exynos W1000 SoC and BioActive sensor.

Samsung has now replaced the Galaxy Z Fold5, a foldable that faced stiff competition throughout late 2023 and 2024 from various competitors. Now, Samsung has attempted to regain market share lost to the Honor Magic V2 and OnePlus Open with the Galaxy Z Fold6, which contains various changes from the Galaxy Z Fold5, including a lighter, thinner and officially dust-resistant housing.

Logitech has just introduced a gaming mouse, the G309 Lightspeed, that is said to offer a particularly low weight, a precise HERO sensor and a battery life of more than 600 hours for just under $80. Thanks to Powerplay, the mouse can also be used without a battery.

Insta360 has just launched the Flow Pro smartphone gimbal, the first of its kind to integrate with Apple’s subject-tracking DockKit technology. This means it can shoot on the native iPhone camera app, as well as 200+ third-party iOS apps. It also adds infinite pan, or full 360° rotation, on top of existing AI based tracking and stabilisation features.

Redmi has just made one of its most affordable Android smartphones of 2024 5G with a new Accelerated Edition of its Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series chipset. The 13 5G also boasts new "dual glass" colorways, Corning Gorilla Glass for its faster 120Hz display, while retaining the overall design and trendy rear camera hardware of its 4G/LTE-only counterpart.

Realme claims that pre-orders for its new GT6 are flying off the shelves. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone has the OEM's largest battery for a flagship device to date, as well as a cutting-edge, super-bright flat display and a 50MP main rear camera. Despite those top-tier specs, the brand has priced even its highest-end variant at the equivalent of under $600 in China.

Devices powered by the 6-nanometer, 5G-enabled T760 SoC are on their way to India. The chipset features UFS 3.1 support and a potent GPU among other highlights. The UNISOC T760 5G could debut in India as part of an upcoming HMD smartphone.

The Anker Outlet Extender (10-in-1, 20W) has been launched in the US. The product is described as ultra-thin, offering six angled AC outlets and a range of USB ports. Other features include a seven-point safety system with 300 Joules surge protection and multiple warranties.