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Signify has announced the release of the Secure floodlight camera in Europe, with a launch in North America in the near future. The two-in-one smart home device combines a 1080p camera with a flashlight for white or colored light with up to 2,250 lumens brightness. Plus, the Hue Bridge allows a wide range of remote controls via the brand’s app.

The Philips Hue Secure starter kit has arrived in Europe and North America. The bundle includes a 1080p camera, contact sensors, light bulbs and the Bridge for a wide range of features via the Philips Hue app. These include push notifications, triggered lighting and alarms to deter intruders.

Carved has introduced unusual protective cases for the Google Pixel 8 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which are made entirely of wood and resin for a unique design. The cases promise protection, MagSafe and Qi support wireless chargers.

Sony asserts that its latest X-Series portable speaker packs all you need to hold a social event - one that might run extra-long, moreover, thanks to potentially improved battery life. The SRS-XV500 boasts X-Balanced Speaker Unit technology for its bass, and also integrates "party atmosphere" lighting in a chassis rated for some splash-resistance and eco-consciousness points.

LG has just announced new pricing and availability details for its latest range of smart monitors. The MyView range for the United States includes an entry-level 27-inch variant as well as the series' 32-inch 4K flagship. All three are touted to fit anywhere into the smart home or office with the "acclaimed" webOS UI.

Oukitel touts its latest tablet as "feather-light and wafer-thin" despite its large battery rated for about 2 days of use per charge. The OT8 also boasts a TÜV SÜD-certified "Eye-Friendly" screen with an on-trend resolution. It is also described as an "up to 30GB RAM" device, albeit with some caveats.

Tezeus has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new e-bike, the C8. The lightweight model has a carbon fiber frame with a patented motor assisting you for up to 100 km (~62 miles). Other notable features include a Google Maps integration, a built-in touchscreen and a taillight activated via mmWave radar sensors.

EcoFlow asserts that its DELTA Pro Ultra is its "most powerful whole-house backup solution to date". It can be solar-powered, or act as a residential storage solution with a capacity that can be scaled up to 90 kilowatt-hours (kWh) with an output of up to 21.6kW. Accordingly, the Pro Ultra is backed to power a house in a blackout that could last up to a month, and to serve all of said home's appliances at once with the new EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ 2024 SE edition has made its debut in China. It packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, which is paired with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of SSD. The laptop is available in only one variant with a launch price tag of CNY5199, around $722.

The iHeal 6 is a new and suspiciously inexpensive smartwatch that can supposedly measure numerous vital parameters. The watch also comes in three colors.

RedMagic has just released its latest mobile gaming controller to regions such as North America. The Shadow Blade Gamepad 2.0 is rated to fit "all types" of smartphones, its maker's new 9 Pro flagship included, and stands out in its market with interchangeable shells for the tops of its arms.

Another smart ring has just been introduced: The new iHeal Ring 2 Health Monitor covers the usual health features, is available in various designs and costs the equivalent of less than $100.

CheckMag The first proper Indiana Jones game in 15 years is set to release in 2024. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has heavyweights Bethesda and Machine Games behind it. Having successfully relaunched the Wolfenstein series to critical acclaim, could this be the future of the Indiana Jones franchise?

The Xgimi RS 10 Ultra is a new and powerful projector. It comes with three individual color lasers and should therefore be able to offer a particularly convincing and accurate color representation.

Realme is slated to launch new premium mid-range devices soon: the 12 Pro Plus, 12 Pro - and 12 Plus. The latter has no 2023 counterpart, yet is still apparently officially approved to join the rest of the 11-series successors soon as a 5G Android smartphone with the same "Luxury Watch Design" and up-to-date UI as its Pro siblings, although whether it will have the same premium rear cameras remains to be seen.

ESR's latest charging gadget has upgraded to the latest Qi2 standard on its launch. The new version of the Wireless Car Charger is rated for the same kind of magnetic connection with newer Android smartphones as it would with MagSafe-capable iPhones. It starts at just under $30 via the OEM's most prominent channels.

The Bose Open Ear Clips TWS has now arrived but not as the Open Ear Clips TWS nor with Bose branding. Instead, the Open Ear Clips TWS will be available as the Kith for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in collaboration with fashion brand Kith with a $299 starting price.

Viofo claims to have developed the ideal dash-cam for users who want as much of a hands-free experience as possible in the new VS1. Its "tiny" form-factor integrates a novel rotating mount for more freedom of placement within the car, yet is also touted to come packed with many of the features of its bigger siblings, Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse Recording 24/7 Monitoring and "highly optimized" Night Vision 2.0 thanks to the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor included.

ViewSonic has launched the VX2758-4K-PRO-2, a 27-inch gaming monitor reliant on a Fast IPS panel that delivers 1 ms GtG response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 has started life in China, where it retails for under ~$250 at current exchange rates.

AYANEO has launched the AM02, an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS-backed machine and the second mini-PC it has released to date. The AYANEO AM02 starts at $439 with a 4-inch touchscreen display, plus support for DDR5-5600 RAM and PCIe 4.0 flash storage, among other features.

Lenovo has launched a gallium nitride (GaN) charging solution that's compatible with gaming laptops. Called Lenovo Legion C140 2024 GaN, the charging brick can offer 140W fast charging and has support for Power Delivery 3.1 (PD 3.1) and other leading standards.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear features "extreme chassis and suspension upgrades," and Ford envisions it as a test bed to demonstrate what its electric pickup truck is capable of — both off- and on-road.

The Npad X1 is a relatively inexpensive Android tablet with decent features and is now available in a new version. For a small price, nothing stands in the way of high resolution streaming.

The Up Xtreme 7100 is a whole series of single-board computers or, with a housing, PCs. These are said to be particularly suitable for use in robotics projects and can supposedly withstand vibrations without damage.

DJI has kicked off 2024 with the Mic 2, a new microphone transmitter and receiver kit that replaces the ageing DJI Mic. The DJI Mic 2 is already orderable globally and contains various improvements over DJI's outgoing model.

The Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra have only just been made official, yet can apparently be outfitted with the lightest and slimmest aramid-fiber cases possible already. Pitaka also crams MagSafe compatibility, a "grippy" texture, signature style and even some bonus eco-consciousness into these new, everyday-yet-durable accessories for Samsung's latest mobile flagships.

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra alongside the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. Most of its improvements are marginal, except for a more powerful telephoto camera and minor QoL upgrades.

AOC has now released the AGON AG275QZW, starting in China. Available in an eye-catching white finish, the AGON AG275QZW combines a 27-inch and 1440p IPS monitor with various features, including four video connections and a USB hub.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi G34WQ, a new 34-inch curved gaming monitor that outputs natively at 1440p. Sporting a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 1500R curvature, the Xiaomi Redmi G34WQ also has four video connections and delivers a 180 Hz refresh rate, all for a budget price tag.

Anycubic asserts that its latest product is ideal for resin 3D printing even in cold weather thanks to its new integrated heating and air-purification features. The Photon Mono M5s Pro is also rated for a 14K resolution for potentially increased precision and detail in its output, which is also rated to turn out quickly and more evenly. The M5s Pro will launch soon with limited-time special offers, which include the chance to score a free resin bottle or two.

Lenovo has held a launch event in China today, which showcased a couple of new Xiaoxin laptops. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2024 is one of them. It brings a good number of upgrades over the 2023 model, but the company hasn’t shared the pricing details of the notebook yet.

The BlitzWolf BW-V7 is a new Full HD projector. It should impress with decent brightness and also comes with its own operating system - which means that an external player is not necessarily required.

Motorola has confirmed various details about the Moto G Play 2024 before its launch at the start of next month. Not only has the company outlined full device specifications, but it has also revealed the handset's launch pricing and release date.

RedMagic has finally released the Realm, a massive curved gaming monitor based around a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel. Mirroring competitors from AOC, ASUS, Philips and MSI, the RedMagic Realm outputs at 1440p, 240 Hz and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified.

Lenovo has launched the YOGA Pro 14s 2024 in the Chinese market. It comes with a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, and like most of the laptops in the lineup, the new model is light in weight and has a slim body. The laptop is available for purchase with a starting price tag of CNY5,699, around $801.

With the Smart 8, Infinix is introducing an entry-level smartphone that borrows more than a little from the design of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, as the device has an expandable notch feature similar to the Dynamic Island and an almost gigantic, square camera module that hardly houses any camera hardware.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G has launched globally in three colours and two memory configurations. Available from €449, the smartphone utilises the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset, 120 W wired charging and a 200 MP primary camera but only MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G globally. Now one of five Redmi Note 13 series models, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G starts at under €350 with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, a large battery and a 200 MP camera with OIS.

Xiaomi has realigned the Redmi Note 13 series at today's global launch event. Until now, the company has offered three models, including two Redmi Note 13 Pro variants. Now it has added a third Pro-model, which starts for under €350 and shares many features with the POCO M6 Pro 4G.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Note 13 5G across Europe, under two weeks after releasing the same model in India. Sporting a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 13 5G comes in three colour options with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

Xiaomi has now released the Redmi Note 13, a handset that is also known as the Redmi Note 13 4G. Arguably a cross between the Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 13 5G, the Redmi Note 13 starts at €199.90 and costs up to €249.90 with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

The Magic6 Pro is now believed to become supplanted as Honor's latest flagship smartphone by its upcoming RSR sibling later in 2024. It is believed to be the world's first device to launch with a new ultra-premium rear camera sensor slated to beat that of rivals such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or OPPO Find X7 Ultra in some specific, potentially significant, ways.

The Redmi Note 13 series may have a problem coming for it on a number of levels, not the least of which is its very product name. Furthermore, it is coming from a slightly unexpected quarter: Realme. The brand has announced that it is finally getting in on the Note trend for the first time in 2024 - albeit possibly not in exactly the same way as other OEMs before it.

Xiaomi is now offering the Redmi Buds 5 Pro globally, a more expensive alternative to the Remdi Buds 5 that the company released simultaneously. While the earbuds' Esports version has not made its way outside China, the Redmi Buds 5 Pro still support the LHDC 5.0 high-resolution codec with a 11 mm titanium woofer and a 10 mm ceramic tweeter, among other features.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Buds 5 outside China. For under €40 in the Eurozone, the earbuds come in three colour options with ANC, Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity and titanium drivers, plus up to 8 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Watch 4 globally, which has launched alongside the Redmi Buds 5, Redmi Buds 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 13 series. Available for under €100, the smartwatch sports a metal housing, an AMOLED display and up to 20 days of battery life from its 470 mAh battery.

Looks a bit like a smartphone, but is actually a power bank: Xiaomi has presented a new and ultra-compact power bank with a useful capacity. The price is said to be low, but this should be taken with a grain of salt.

Xiaomi is launching the Solar Outdoor Camera BW400 Pro Set, a new outdoor security camera that comes with a base station for local storage. It can also be operated independently of the power grid thanks to solar power and a rechargeable battery.