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UGREEN has introduced two new power bank models in China. Among them is the 130W "Energy Pai Pro," which sports one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports and features a total capacity of 20,000 mAh. The price for this unit is CNY 349 (about $48).

Philips Hue has launched new table lamp base accessories for its Lightguide smart bulbs. There are three bulb shapes that work well as lamps without the need for a lampshade. You can customize the look by choosing from two base shapes and various colors, each 3D printed with recycled materials.

Geekom has launched the AX8 Pro mini PC, and one of the interesting aspects is the design resemblance to the Intel NUC 13 Pro. It can be purchased with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. The Ryzen 7 8845HS variant, on the other hand, brings 1 TB of storage. Its starting price is CNY 4499 (around $620).

With the Enco X3i, Oppo offers new completely wireless headphones in Europe. They promise high sound quality and are said to be able to effectively and actively reduce disturbing ambient noise. Protection against dust and water is also available.

Philips Hue has released four new shapes for its Lightguide smart bulb range. Small Globe, Large Globe, Triangle, and Edison versions join the existing Ellipse model. The bulbs offer white and colored lighting and are designed to be on show, hung with a pendant cord or as a table lamp with an accompanying base.

The Realme GT 6T has been announced globally after its Indian launch. It comes with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC and a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120 Watt fast charging.

The Realme GT 6 has been officially launched globally. It features a high-end Snapdragon SoC, a screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits and a 5,500 mAh battery that lasts for two days.

Unleashed earlier today, War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" brings new airplanes, ships, and ground vehicles into the game, as usual. Helicopters get reworked cockpits, the old maps get a few retouches, not to mention the introduction of additional modules for ground vehicles, and much more.

Philips Hue has officially launched the Twilight sleep and wake-up light. The smart bedside lamp leaked earlier this month and is now on sale in North America and Europe. Features of the device include dual light sources, ultra-low dimming and various light effects to help you improve your sleep.

Xiaomi has now brought the Redmi 13 to Europe, less than a month after the device's full debut. While the Redmi 13 officially starts at €179, Xiaomi is offering a few initial launch discounts that reduce the handset to nearer €150.

Taking its level of security one step further, Tails 6.4 comes with a random seed on the USB stick that strengthens all its cryptographic functions. Thanks to it, the Persistent Storage, Tor, or HTTPS are now more secure. Additionally, this new release comes with multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

ASUS has now refreshed the Zenfone 11 Ultra, three months after the device's global launch. Not only is the smartphone available in a new version, but it has also arrived with a healthy launch discount.

Sipeed has introduced a new laptop called Lichee Book 4A. The main highlight is the ability to upgrade the processor with the RISC-V compute modules. It starts at $189, which is the pre-order price for the barebones variant with no Core Board installed, and goes all the way up to $349 with an LM4A module, 16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB eMMC storage.

The Suunto Ocean all-in-one dive computer and sports watch has been announced. The wearable offers a wide range of diving features, including an underwater route tracking tool. On top of this, the watch provides GPS, heart rate monitoring and activity logging across almost 100 sports modes.

Oppo has launched the Watch X smartwatch in Europe. The wearable arrived earlier this year with Wear OS 4, with various running metrics and other workout tracking, and up to 12-day battery life in Power Saver Mode. However, there is something potential customers may wish to consider before purchasing.

CheckMag The Warframe Jade Shadows update has officially launched for Windows, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, and iOS. Update 36 introduces a number of exciting new additions to the MMO looter shooter, including a new warframe, an exciting new quest offering insights into a long-time foe, and a whole new game mode to get stuck into as well as some valuable quality of life fixes.

Xiaomi is launching a new and presumably very affordable Wi-Fi mesh set on the global market. According to the manufacturer, the new Xiaomi Mesh System AC1200 covers buildings of up to 370 square meters and also provides Gigabit LAN ports.

XREAL has now released the Beam Pro globally, less than a month after the device's initial debut. Surprisingly, XREAL has priced the Beam Pro almost as aggressively as it did in China. The company is also offering a 25% voucher against early Beam Pro orders for those who already own the original Beam.

Released yesterday, the sixth service pack of the enterprise-class SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 distro comes with both performance and security updates. The list includes a major kernel update to version 6.4, hardware and driver improvements with support for Intel, ARM, AMD, Nvidia, IBM Power, and IBM Z products, and more.

The Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro have been officially been launched in Europe. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 12 GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Ricoh Imaging has just launched the Pentax 17, a compact half-frame film camera that delivers a traditional film shooting experience, complete with manual film advance and manually selected focus zones. It sports a 37 mm equivalent f/3.5 lens, captures vertical 17 x 24 mm half-frames, and will cost $499/€549.

Motorola has released a new affordable smartphone, expanding the Moto E series in the process. Available for under £100 in the UK, the Moto E14 replaces last year's Moto E13 with a tweaker design, faster charging and a 90 Hz display.

Nikon has officially launched the Z6 III, and, while it is certainly a marvellously capable middleweight camera with impressive features, the minor upgrades across the board are indicative of a problem. Digital cameras are no longer advancing in leaps and bounds, as they had in the early days of the mirrorless revolution, but that means there has never been a better time to buy a camera.

LG has unleashed the latest iteration of the relatively affordable B4 class of 4K OLED TVs. It comes in a choice of 3 screen sizes, each of which are rated for 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, Wi-Fi 6E and NVIDIA G-SYNC. They also run the latest version of LG's software for TVs with over 300 free channels' worth of channels.

CUKTECH is selling its new 10,000mAh power bank in the UK, with discounts currently offered here and in the US. The model has USB-C and USB-A ports to charge two devices simultaneously, delivering up to 120W power via USB-C. Other features include a built-in display and support for various charging protocols.

Xiaomi is now selling its Smart Multifunctional Rice Cooker in various European countries. The device can be used to cook rice or steam vegetables, with a wide range of settings available in the accompanying app. Features include a delayed start, keeping rice warm and customized settings for different types of rice.

Although it targets only Linux fans for the time being, postmarketOS continues to receive regular updates. Released yesterday, the latest one is labeled 24.06 and comes with support for more than 250 devices. Its highlights include KDE Plasma Mobile 6.0.5, GNOME Shell on Mobile 46_git20240610, Phosh 0.39, and much more.

Reolink is offering a new surveillance camera, the Argus 4 Pro, which can cover a large area and generally does not require a power connection nor any cables.

Meteorish has now released the TJD T80, only its second gaming handheld released to date. Announced last year, the device comes in two variants globally with a $199 starting price.

Launched at CES 2024, the Amazfit Helio Ring with comprehensive training and health monitoring is now available in Europe. Those who purchase the smart ring in a bundle with an Amazfit smartwatch will save €149 off the recommended retail price.

The Rollei 35AF is an analog 35 mm compact camera set to launch this year, which should not only impress with its charming retro design, but also with a high-quality 35 mm lens and LiDAR-based autofocus.

Images of the upcoming Nikon Z III refresh have leaked, and while there are minimal changes to the body of the camera, it seems as though the EVF housing has grown considerably in some ways and shrunk in others. This isn't a clear indication of a change to the internals, but Nikon's previous teaser hinted at an improved EVF or rear display.

FiiO has been offering a particularly compact cassette player, namely the CP13, for a few months now. The device is designed to impress with an integrated rechargeable battery, USB-C, a volume knob and a chic retro design, which is now also available with a transparent front.

With the Y28 4G, Vivo presents an affordable mid-range smartphone that packs a 6,000 mAh battery, a 90 Hz, 1,000-nits-bright display, and a dual 50-MP camera into a slim body.

AYANEO continues to refresh its gaming handhelds at a breakneck pace. Less than a month has passed since it introduced new versions of three models, including the Steam Deck-sized AYANEO KUN. Nonetheless, it has now sought to update another model, this time with a special edition livery.

Nikon has officially launched its self-service repair website, giving users access to tools, replacement parts, and repair manuals to repair their own gear in the comfort of their own homes. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Nikon only has information for one camera lens and two laser rangefinders on the site, and there are no actual spare parts to be found anywhere on the site.

Roborock has launched the Flexi Lite wet-dry vacuum cleaner in the EU, with the new model already on sale in North America and Oceania. The device arrives as a cheaper, lighter alternative to the recently released Flexi Pro, with FlatReach technology and a self-cleaning docking station.

The Roborock Flexi Pro is now on sale in various countries worldwide. One of two new wet-dry vacuum cleaners from the brand, the model has several advantages over the older Dyad Pro, such as hot water self-cleaning and FlatReach to clean under low-lying furniture. Other features include hot air drying, DirTect sensors, app controls and voice commands.

Until next year's announced arrival of the Adaptable Linux Platform-based Leap 16, openSUSE Leap keeps moving forward with version 15.6. Released yesterday, it comes with maintenance and security updates guaranteed until the end of 2025, OpenSSL 3.1 as default, Podman 4.8, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and more.

Dangbei has unleashed its latest "Netflix Officially Licensed" home projector with the fairly conventional specs necessary to throw an up-to-120 inch image at an FHD resolution. Then again, the N2 also debuts a new type of stand which, despite its single leg, is rated to support it as it tilts through up to 210 degrees.

Honor has brought forth its latest foldable smartphone, following the success of the Magic V2. This time, the company has turned its hand to clamshell foldables with the Magic V Flip. While the device has a few standout features like a 3,000 nit AMOLED foldable display, it relies on Qualcomm's older Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset despite its relatively high price tag.

Oppo's F27 Pro+ 5G features a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. Currently, it's available for preorder in India only, starting at INR 27,999 (~$335).

Insta360 has released yet another action camera, hardly any time on from the Insta360 X4. This time, it is the turn of the Go 3S, an update on last year's Go 3 that maintains its compact proportions while adding 4K video recording capabilities and Apple Find My support.

Samsung has now announced a new Galaxy Watch smartwatch, shortly before the anticipated arrivals of the Galaxy Watch7 series and the new Galaxy Watch Ultra. Available later this month for under $200, the new affordable option features a Super AMOLED display that is protected by Sapphire Crystal glass and Samsung's BioActive sensor.

The Doogee S punk is a new and robust smartphone with an unusual look. It houses a large speaker on the back and uses the latest Android 14.

IKEA has revealed four new charging products. These are the SKOTAT multi-socket extension cable, available worldwide, and various RUNDHULT and LILLHULT USB-C cables for the EU market. The braided cables are available in a range of colors and are relatively cheap, with prices starting from €5.99.

HMD Global has released a new pair of feature phones, less than two months on from the introduction of the Nokia 215, Nokia 225, Nokia 235 and Nokia 3210 2024. This time, HMD Global has done away with Nokia branding altogether, although the HMD 105 and HMD 110 effectively succeed the older Nokia 105 and Nokia 110.

Roborock is rolling out the new Qrevo S to European countries. Arriving in the US earlier in 2024, the model comes to Europe at the same time as the Qrevo Master, though the S has more basic functionality and is, therefore, cheaper. Plus, customers can currently get a €150 discount on the smart home device.

Roborock has announced the launch of the Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum in the US and the EU. The latest model tops the Qrevo range and shares many similarities with the flagship S8 MaxV Ultra. Features include the FlexiArm side brush and mop, hair-cutting technology and Siri voice commands.

Jabra is offering new and completely wireless earbuds, the Elite 8 Active Gen 2, which are said to offer improved surround sound with Dolby Audio and can also be worn during sports without fear of damage.