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Axial’s new 1/24 scale Chevrolet C10 crawler launches May 6 for $149.99. The kit features a modular grill system covering 1967-1972 models alongside major suspension and drivetrain upgrades.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launches August 12, 2026, with Snezhnaya confirmed, new Elemental Reactions, a train network, NPC behavior overhaul, and a full visual upgrade.

Xgimi Japan has opened its Makuake crowdfunding campaign for the Elfin Flip 4K and Flip Laser projectors. The slim projectors measure less than 8 cm (~3 in.) when folded, enabling convenient storage in bookshelves when space is at a premium. Both offer 1,600 ISO lumens of brightness and 7W Harman Kardon speakers.

OpenAI GPT 5.5 and 5.5 Pro have launched with enhanced intelligence and greater cybersecurity threats, requiring enhanced safeguards. Versus Claude Opus 4.7, GPT 5.5 / 5.5 Pro demonstrates better tool use, hacking skills, academic problem solving, and abstract reasoning.

A new and compact board is designed for IoT projects and supports external sensors and actuators. There is even a GNSS module, allowing the position to be recorded accordingly.

The D35Pro is a new drone that is now available on Amazon in some countries. It also comes with GPS and, depending on the version, ships with a controller with a screen. Its low price should also make the model well suited for beginners in particular.

A new docking solution promises to drive up to three high-resolution monitors while also offering fast data transfers. Memory cards are supported as well, and the 12-in-1 docking station is still available at a discount for anyone who is not a risk-averse customer.

A new smartwatch supposedly offers a fairly innovative approach to controls. The wearable also features lighting and a comparatively high-capacity battery.

Lenovo has started selling a new lightweight 14-inch in the US. Fully redesigned from last year, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition combines Intel Panther Lake with a modular chassis, a haptic trackpad and a 120 Hz VRR OLED display.

A new projector series is now available at a substantial discount, aiming to stand out with exceptionally high-contrast visuals. The 4K projectors also feature a flexible projection ratio for versatile setup options.

Vivo has introduced the Y6 5G smartphone in China. The budget-range smartphone features a 120 Hz LCD screen, a 50 MP rear camera, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a large 7,200 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. The device is now available in China via Vivo’s official website.

The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro closed-back headphones are designed for accuracy in audio reproduction, with high clarity of sonic details, making them suitable for music production, tracking, and monitoring. They are designed for hours of comfortable wear, and the cables and cushions can be replaced.

Honor has announced a pair of affordable over-ear headphones packed with features. The Honor Choice Codeler Headphones 2 have ANC, spatial audio, LDAC support, up to 3 days of battery life, and a price tag equivalent to $58.

Casio’s new G-Lide GBX-H5600-1 and GBX-H5600-2 surf watches add an optical heart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen readings while retaining the square, translucent GBX-100-inspired design and sunlight-readable MIP display. The pair launches in Japan in May for ¥44,000, with global availability yet to be announced.

Xiaomi has released its new Mijia Air Conditioner Eco in one European country. This new smart home appliance comes in four versions, each offering an energy-saving feature. Remote control options include the brand’s app and Google Assistant voice commands.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 has been launched in China. Compared to the 13.3-inch version, it's compact, but that comes with notable compromises. The OLED display, however, can make up for those. Its starting launch price is CNY 3,999, around $586.

The latest gaming laptop from Honor cools an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU with six fans, which means that the notebook should run extremely quietly even when gaming.

Solar lights can avoid excess cabling while reducing electrical bills. The Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights produce 50 lumens per bulb and shine for up to 13 hours without recharging. RGBICW technology allows them to mirror the multi-color patterns of the brand’s other products.

DJI has introduced a new drone series. The two models, the Lito X1 and Lito 1, are specifically designed for beginners and feature obstacle detection. While the camera systems differ, both drones are capable of recording 4K video.

MSI has finally released its latest 34-inch OLED monitor internationally. Featuring a 5th Gen Tandem QD-OLED panel, the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 combines DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports with up to 1,300 nits peak brightness in HDR mode.

Lenovo has expanded the availability of a new 14-inch ThinkPad to North America. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition also features a haptic touchpad and a 360-degree hinge with a choice of four Intel Panther Lake processors.

Ubisoft Montreal reassigns Alterra development team as the company shifts focus to the worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Although a minor update, Mauna Linux 25.2 comes with quite a few changes. The list includes updated firmware packages, OnlyOffice 9.3.1, GIMP 3.2.2, and Calamares 3.4.2, as well as updated system apps, all on top of an up-to-date Debian 13.4 Trixie base with the 6.12.73/6.17.8 AHE kernels.

MSI has released another 32-inch gaming monitor based on 4th Gen QD-OLED panel technology. Capable of up to 300 nits SDR peak brightness, the MPG 322UR X24 also features an 80 Gbps DisplayPort connection and a USB Type-C port capable of recharging devices at up to 98 W.

Infinity Nikki Version 2.5 Where All Souls Return is live today on iOS, Android, PC, and PS5, adding the Boneyard region, new Ability Outfits, and PS5 Pro visual enhancements.

Vaio has released updated Vaio SX14-R (VJS4R2) ultralight laptops, with Intel Ultra Series 3 processors. The sub-1kg laptops feature faster CPUs and SSDs, enhanced CoPilot+ AI performance, and carbon fiber bodies.

Jmgo has announced the global launch of its N3 Ultimate 4K projector, featuring a new integrated 3-in-1 optical system designed to simplify placement and setup. The projector offers up to 5,800 ISO lumens brightness, optical image correction for off-center projection, and AI-powered spatial memory for switching between different viewing setups.

Shuttle has unveiled yet another mini PC with support for desktop-class Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs. The mini PC also sports a plethora of connectivity options, and up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM.

The Swift Go 16 SFG16-A71 is a 16-inch laptop combining AMD Gorgon Point APUs and a 120 Hz IPS display. Also equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM but only a 65 Wh battery, Acer's new laptop starts at $1,149 and rises to $1,499 when equipped with the Ryzen AI 9 465.

The ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 is now available to purchase internationally. Equipped with AMD Gorgon Point or Intel Panther Lake processors, the new releases differ in several important areas that appear to favour Intel variants over their AMD counterparts.

The Acer Swift Go 16 is now available to purchase with Intel Panther Lake processors. Sold in the US for now, the new 16-inch laptop combines 32 GB of RAM with a 70 Wh battery despite weighing less than 1.4 kg.

Lenovo is now selling the latest version of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7. Available internationally, the new 14-inch laptop has arrived with Intel Panther Lake processors first, including multiple vPro options. AMD Gorgon Point and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 variants will be launching later this year.

Acer has finally started selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Acer Swift 16 also combines a 70 Wh battery with a 120 Hz OLED display in a package that weighs just about as much as a MacBook Air 15.

The Japanese manufacturer Saeda is offering what is probably one of the most unusual compact cameras on the market: the Becks B-Quest BQ1 with two cameras, a large touchscreen and an integrated MP3 player.

The Beelink Mate Pro dock has been launched in China, and it's a rather capable accessory for power users. In addition to the two USB4 v2 ports, it has four M.2 slots that can hold up to 32TB of total storage. The launch price is CNY 1,059, around $155.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop featuring user-replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM. Also featuring an optional 120 Hz VRR OLED display in some markets, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a 75 Wh battery and 64 GB of RAM.

Garmin has introduced a new smartwatch—or more precisely, an updated model. It also includes a new feature that, depending on the use case, may offer added safety benefits.

The NucBox G11 is a new AMD mini PC from GMK, and the company has set a very affordable starting launch price. Its barebone variant is available for $169.99, which can be further taken down with the discount code GMKG1110.

Oppo has now released another new smartwatch featuring a bright AMOLED display. Also featuring eSIM connectivity, the Watch X3 Mini is much smaller than the existing Watch X3 that is now available globally running Wear OS.

Motorola has unveiled a new smartphone packing a trio of 50 MP cameras. Another mid-range model, the Edge 70 Pro also features a 5,200-nit and 144 Hz AMOLED display with a large battery and 90 W charging support, despite its ~$415 starting price.

With the Zendure SolarFlow Mix series, solar power, storage, and intelligent energy management are combined in a single system. The product line consists of three different models with up to 4 kW and 50 kWh, designed to meet different requirements.

The xLean TR1 is not only a robot vacuum with two roller mops, but also a wet-dry vacuum cleaner. At launch, it is available at a special introductory price with savings of up to 47 percent.

Acer is launching a new e-scooter priced at around €350 with the Acer Nitro ES Series 3 Select, which offers features designed for everyday use as well as a maximum range of 40 km.

The OnePlus Watch 4 should achieve a battery life of up to 16 days despite Google Wear OS. To make this possible, OnePlus relies on a modern LTPO OLED panel and supports the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with an energy saving co-processor.

Anker Innovations has officially unveiled Thus, its first in-house AI chip platform to bump audio performance. Produced in Germany, the chip will debut in new soundcore products at an event on May 21, 2026.

After weeks of teasers, the Lenovo Lecoo AI Mini Pro is now available to purchase in China. It features a Mac mini-esque design, is powered by the Intel Lunar Lake series, and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM. The starting price is CNY 3,999, about $586.

Honor has officially launched the Honor 600 Pro flagship smartphone in the global market. Honor’s latest premium offering features a matte metal frame, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, AI-image-to-Video 2.0 technology, a large 7,000 mAh battery, and a 200 MP primary camera.

Honor has officially released the Honor 600 smartphone in the global market with a matte metal frame. With a large 7,000 mAh battery, a 8,000 nits bright 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, the Honor 600 offers a complete package at prices starting at RM 2,599.

Beats and Jennie have announced a special‑edition Solo 4 on-ear headphone, featuring detachable bows and an embellished ear cushion. The model retains the Solo 4’s long battery life, lossless wired playback, and Personalized Spatial Audio support.

From May, Panasonic will be offering a particularly compact full-frame lens that weighs just 144 grams. For a price of $399, the Lumix S 40 mm f/2.0 should impress with a relatively high speed and a programmable focus ring.