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Apple's first virtual reality headset will be shipping soon, at least in the US. Apple has now confirmed details of the launch, including the storage and headband variants, the prices for dioptric correction lenses and the features that will be available at launch.

Storage solution provider Synology is offering users a very simple way to back up their own data in the BeeStation - backups can also be made from smartphones and cloud storage.

HP has previewed its next-gen consumer-grade monitors as revamped displays with "thin and light" designs, and the bezels to match. The Series 5s will also have increased refresh rates and contrast ratios compared to some of their predecessors, and may be able to connect to more devices, those with HDMI included.

With the NxtPaper 14 Pro, TCL presents a gigantic tablet with a brand new NxtPaper 3.0 display that is supposed to be brighter and easier on the eyes. With a fast Dimensity 8020, 12 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage, the tablet offers a powerful set of features.

HP has made some big claims for its latest consumer-grade peripherals, the new 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard included. It is joined at the latest CES event in Las Vegas by "the world’s most customizable Bluetooth mechanical keypad", a mouse with wireless charging, a dock with all the "essential" ports and another keyboard that is sanitizable as well as backlit.

Nvidia is introducing the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super that supersedes the RTX 4070 Ti at a US$799 MSRP. The RTX 4070 Ti Super offers a 10% increase in shader counts over the non-Super variant but now transitions to the AD103 GPU with a 256-bit 16 GB GDDR6X memory interface.

HP present the new Poly Voyager Free 20 earbuds as part of its CES 2024 peripherals showcase. They feature hybrid adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) alongside the brand's "legendary" smart voice-boosting and noise-reduction technology for calls. The Free 20s are also backed to deliver "all-day" battery life and conferencing app compatibility.

Nvidia has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4070 Super at CES 2024. The RTX 4070 Super supplants the regular RTX 4070 at the same US$599 price point while offering ~22% more CUDA, Tensor, and RT cores at a 220 W TGP. Nvidia claims that the RTX 4070 Super can beat a 350 W RTX 3090 when DLSS 3 is enabled.

AMD has announced four new desktop APUs at CES 2024. They feature an interesting mix of Zen 4 and Zen 4c CPU cores and RDNA 3 iGPUs. All but one model will be purchasable on January 31.

AMD has launched four new processors for its now-deprecated AM4 platform at CES 2024. They include two APUs (Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT), a part with 3D V cache (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) and the Ryzen 7 5700. All four SKUs can be bought on January 31.

AMD's new Radeon RX 7600 XT is now official. It is essentially a Radeon RX 7600 with more VRAM, higher clocks and TDP. One can purchase it starting on January 24.

With the Signature OLED T, LG presented a transparent smart TV at last year's CES, which has been given a revised design and innovative new features over the past twelve months. The exciting TV is now finally set to be launched on the market in 2024.

Alongside the Omen Transcend 14, HP is also offering a refreshed Omen Transcend 16 with Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh processors including the Core i7-14700HX and Core i9-14900HX. This year's Omen Transcend 16 drops the mini-LED option and instead offers a QHD+ 240 Hz OLED as the top configuration.

The system starts at $1500 with up to the Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and 32 GB of RAM while the 9 MP webcam and 2.8K OLED touchscreen come standard. The USB-A port lives on as well unlike on the latest Dell XPS models.

If the drastic XPS changes this year are rubbing you the wrong way, then the 2024 Spectre x360 series might be worth a look. The latest HP model incorporates more minor visual changes that are arguably more agreeable and traditional than the "experimental" impression of the new XPS design.

The HyperX Ally Rise and Alloy Rise 75 have been officially launched alongside the HyperX PulseFire Haste 2 Mini mouse, HyperX Clutch Tanto Mini controller and HyperX Cloud Mini gaming headset. All four products will hit stores in Spring 2024.

HP is introducing the Omen Transcend 14 at CES 2024, pitching it as the world's coolest and lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. The Omen Transcend 14 features an IMAX-enhanced 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display and offers up to Core Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4070 options. Buyers can also optionally configure the Transcend 14 with Wi-Fi 7 networking.

Oppo has unveiled its latest camera flagship, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra. As a true successor to one of the top-rated smartphones in DXOMARK's list, the Find X6 Pro, it sets a new standard in mobile photography. It's the first smartphone to come with two periscope telephoto sensors and Sony's new LYT-900 sensor. The phone also brings many other upgrades over its predecessor.

LG has unveiled the Gram Pro 360 at CES 2024, which is Guiness-certified to be the lightest 16-inch convertible. The Gram Pro 360 features a 120 Hz WQXGA+ OLED panel and is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with integrated Arc graphics. The convertible also comes with LG's suite of AI enhancements and Gram Link.

Acer is introducing its glass-less 3D SpatialLab tech to the Predator monitor lineup. The Predator SpatialLabs View 27 supports UHD 160 Hz with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium. Acer is providing several software enhancements to enable gamers to directly launch supported titles in 3D. A View Pro 27 of the monitor geared towards creative professionals and developers is also being launched.

At CES 2024, Acer is introducing the Aspire Go series targeted at entry-level and casual users. The Aspire Go 14 comes in both Intel and AMD options while the Aspire Go 15 is offered only with Intel Core i3 N-series CPUs. Both laptops offer 16:10 displays, a dedicated Copilot key, and up to 10 hours of battery life.

FriendlyElec has updated the NanoPi R2S, a single-board computer that it released last year. Available from $30, the FriendlyElec NanoPi R2S Plus adds an M.2 E-Key slot and more USB ports, among other features.

Acer has unveiled the 2024 Swift X 14 laptop with the latest Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake CPUs, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB of storage. The laptop comes with a 14.5-inch OLED display and, as is the case with almost all newly-announced Windows notebooks, packs AI goodies like AI noise reduction and a dedicated Windows Copilot button.

Acer has announced the Aspire Vero 16, an eco-friendly laptop built with Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials and an OceanGlass touchpad made from Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP). The notebook features a new design powered by the latest Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra CPU alongside 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory.

Acer has upgraded the Swift Go 16 with Intel's newest Meteor Lake chips. Other upgrades include a 1440p webcam, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports and an Intel Arc iGPU.

After just a few days, TerraMaster has unveiled yet another network storage device. The F4-424 Pro has a powerful processor and is designed to support very large amounts of storage. Faster network connections are also possible.

Xiaomi is now offering a new e-reader that comes with a high-resolution E Ink panel and is also equipped with a backlight that can be finely adjusted. An intelligent refresh mode is designed to recognize text and photos.

Fiido asserts that its latest product is the best and safest way possible to make a child's first two-wheeler electric. The Kidz is touted to address some problems the OEM claims to have identified with some balance bikes of its type, which include having a throttle and pedal assist, but in a way that can be controlled by a parent or guardian if necessary.

Urbanista is advancing towards a truly cordless future. It has debuted the second-gen Phoenix true wireless earbuds and Los Angeles headphones. They bring a number of upgrades over their predecessors, and the good part is that they still rely on Exeger's Powerfoyle solar charging tech.

The X50 GT is Honor's latest mid-range smartphone and one that it sells in China for CNY 1,999 (~$281). The Honor X50 GT has an eye-catching design, which it complements with a 5,800 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 108 MP primary camera, among other features.

The Blackview BL9000 is a new rugged smartphone that is set to launch at an affordable price. It also comes with a second display and is 5G capable.

The AiDot brand WELOV asserts that its latest air purifier is a world first in that it is the first device of its kind officially approved to work with the Matter standard for smart home IoT and devices. The company believes that this is a significant upgrade as it allows the P200 Pro to integrate with Apple Health in order to keep on optimizing air quality even when the user is asleep.

The holy grail of OLED displays is coming closer to reality first on the Razer Blade 16. The fast 240 Hz refresh rate should make it more fit for gaming when compared to the usual 60 Hz options on the vast majority of OLED panels.

The debut of LG's latest TVs is now underway; however, the CES 2024 event also has some good news for owners of some existing smart screens. The OEM has announced that a selection of these devices released before 2023 are eligible for an initiative that might keep them up to date until 2029. The list currently contains a selection of LG OLED TVs, and may be further expanded in the future.

Ecovacs has launched the Deebot X2 Combo in China. The two-in-one gadget combines a robot vacuum and a handheld cordless vacuum in a central self-cleaning docking station, which can automatically empty both dustbags. Other features include up to 8,700 Pa suction power, mopping and voice controls.

Deepin Linux has introduced an AI coding assistant in its deepin-IDE development environment and an AI image editor in the Image Viewer app. This makes it the first Linux distribution to step fully into the world of AI, with a very different approach to Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot.

The Rogbid Tank G1 is a new and affordable smartwatch on the market for less than $50. It comes with the usual health features as well as GPS, compass and altimeter, and is also waterproof according to IP68 standards.

OnePlus has introduced its Buds 3 as the TWS counterparts for the new sub-flagship Ace 3 smartphone today (January 4, 2024). Nevertheless, the peripherals have launched with one or two of the highest-end specs of yesteryear, support for the LHDC 5.0 codec included. They are also IP55-rated and have touch controls.

Lenovo has updated the Xiaoxin Pro 27, which it now sells as the Xiaoxin Pro 27 2024. The new all-in-one PC (AIO) is available with a choice of Intel processors, a high-resolution display, modern connectivity, and plenty of ports, among other features.

ASUS has now confirmed that it intends to release the ProArt Display PA32UCXR later this month, a professional monitor it presented almost a year ago. In the meantime, the company has confirmed all device specifications and I/O.

Vivo has released its X100 series in more markets. Now available in India and parts of Europe, the X100 and X100 Pro deviate from many recent flagships by relying upon MediaTek silicon and not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both smartphones have high-capacity batteries, fast charging capabilities and impressive camera hardware, among other features.

The Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G have now debuted in India, three months after their original releases. Available next week in one of Xiaomi's biggest markets, only the Redmi Note 13 5G has received any changes from its Chinese counterpart.

After days of teasing, OnePlus has fully unrolled the curtains of the OnePlus Ace 3. As a direct successor to the Ace 2, the new smartphone brings a good number of upgrades. It’s currently available in China for pre-order with a starting price of CNY2599 (around $365), and the company is expected to launch the device in the international market as the OnePlus 12R on January 23.