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Xiaomi has now released the POCO Pad globally. The first POCO-branded tablet of any kind, the POCO Pad shares its hardware with the Redmi Pad Pro, including its 10,000 mAh battery, 2.5K display and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

ASUS is set to shake up the gaming handheld market again with the introduction of the ROG Ally X. Stealing a march on ASUS somewhat, AYANEO has decided to release updated multiple members of its existing gaming handheld product stack, which it has upgraded to AMD's Hawk Point architecture. Starting between $699 and $999, the refreshed AYANEO KUN, AYANEO AIR 1S and AYANEO 2S will all begin shipping this summer.

The PocketBook InkPad Eo is now officially available. The e-note and e-reader device comes with a stylus and color touch display, which can be used not only to read e-books but also to take notes.

Leica has announced the D-Lux 8, the next iteration of the compact rangefinder-style camera. Despite coming from the premium brand with the Red Dot, the D-Lux 8 costs less than the Fujifilm X100VI. The new camera will officially be available in early July 2024. The updated compact camera will ship with a stylish hot-shoe flash.

OPPO touts its latest Reno-series Android smartphones as both slimmer and tougher than ever before, thanks in part to new quad-curved AMOLED displays covered with Gorilla Glass. The 12 Pro also boasts high-end silicon, up to 16GB of RAM and dual 50MP rear cameras at a sub-$600 price-point in its native China.

Jackery has announced its latest portable power station as a second generation of its existing Explorer 1000: the 1000 v2. It is is more compact compared to its predecessor, yet has increased maximum output thanks to updated battery technology. The Explorer 1000 v2 also has ChargeShield 2.0 technology for a faster input, even when solar panels are involved.

The 27M2N5500 is Philips' latest Evnia gaming monitor. Arriving for under £250 in the UK and €300 in the Eurozone, the Philips Evnia 27M2N5500 still packs a 27-inch panel that delivers a 1440p resolution, 350 nits peak brightness with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a 180 Hz refresh rate.

Powered by the i9-14900HX processor, the M24 version of the XMG PRO 16 Studio now supports DDR5-5600 RAM but only for 16 and 32 GB configurations. Other specs including the RTX 4060 / 4070 dGPU options are unchanged, yet the design is 260 g lighter.

AMD has introduced a new version of Anti-Lag, the company’s tool to reduce latency in supported titles. Called “Radeon Anti-Lag 2”, AMD claims that the updated solution cuts latency even further while solving one of the biggest shortcomings of its predecessor.

Xiaomi released a successor to last year's POCO F5 Pro, which it sells as the POCO F6 Pro. Launching alongside the POCO F6, the POCO F6 Pro is available with up to €100 in early bird launch discounts for its top tier 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage configuration.

To date, only Motorola has offered Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset globally. Now, Xiaomi has entered the fray with an alternative that costs over 50% less than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. Arriving as the Xiaomi POCO F6, the handset also has a 120 Hz AMOLED display and 90 W wired charging, plus a 50 MP primary camera that supports OIS.

Decathlon has launched the BTWIN E-Fold 900 electric folding bike in the EU following a reveal earlier this year. The company claims that you can fold and unfold the e-bike in one second. Other features of the compact model include a brushless rear hub motor and up to 55 km (~33 miles) of assistance range.

The Anker USB-C Hub (6-in-1, For Handheld Game Console) has arrived at Amazon US. The device is compatible with consoles like the Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally and can also be used with some iPads. Features include a built-in USB-C cable and 90W pass-through charging.

Updated yesterday to version 1.5.1 for Android, which only comes with a few minor fixes, foobar2000 Mobile 1.5 arrived earlier this week with a new skin file format, OGG chapter support, a built-in picture viewer, as well as many under-the-hood improvements and tweaks. The new skins can be edited using common tools.

Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 NE, a new global WiFi mesh system that is suitable for larger home and work environments up to 600 square meters and provides fast and comprehensive coverage with WiFi 6.

Eyesynth and Sensotec have partnered to present a new smart wearable uniquely designed and equipped for wearers with visual impairments. The new kind of spectacles are touted to guide and inform the user as they move around with AI-generated "intuitive auditory cues". The NIIRA glasses support audio via bone conduction and cameras for 3D perception.

Xiaomi has offered up a new version of its 24-inch gaming monitor. Now sold as the Redmi Display G24, the gaming monitor combines a 1080p resolution with a 180 Hz refresh rate for a budget starting price.

ESR is confident in your ability to dunk your iPhone (13 to 15 series) in the pool with impunity - so long as it is wearing the OEM's new Perfect Fit pouch. It is rated to keep the device dry even if it is taken 30 meters (100 feet) underwater. It also has an inflatable mode to maintain access to the touchscreen or simply let the handset float.

The Buds Air6 ship with premium active noise cancellation (ANC) and other specs worthy of higher-end TWS earbuds, yet have launched at the equivalent of ~$40 in a new market. They are joined by a new, more affordable version of wireless neckbuds with the same level of IP-certified ingress protection and Bluetooth 5.4.

Realme has now confirmed that India's first Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 (or 7+ Gen 3) smartphone is also its first with a 6,000-nit display. The GT 6T will ship with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, an ultra-large battery with extra-fast charging and Android 14 out of the box, yet starts at about half the price of a Samsung flagship smartphone with the same specs.

Roborock has launched a new robot vacuum and mop, the Qrevo S. The model has more suction power than the original Qrevo but arrives at a lower price. Other features of the new robot vacuum include a self-cleaning docking station, automatic mop lifting and obstacle avoidance technology.

Anker has launched the SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus and the SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro, now available for pre-order in Germany. Early customers can get 22% off the RRP and a free accessory. The solar energy storage solutions are also available as part of a bundle with solar panels and extra batteries.

The Soundcore A30i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds have been launched at Amazon globally. You can customize the noise cancellation in the accompanying app, offering various modes and levels. Other features include a 3D surround sound tool and Bluetooth 5.4 for Multipoint connection.

Anker's new Soundcore Sleep A20 sleep earbuds have been officially launched onto the market. The earbuds are intended to ensure better sleep with noise suppression and provide sleep tracking.

McLaren has launched its first-ever e-bikes, bringing four models to the market. The electric bicycles are offered with two different motors, with the more powerful variant delivering up to 161 Nm torque. Other features include RockShox suspension, a headlight and an integrated display.

The Vivo Y200 Pro packs a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Sonos has now released a pair of over-ear wireless headphones. Arriving after several detailed leaks, the Sonos Ace features plenty of features befitting a high-end pair of wireless over-ear headphones.

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Dev Kit, the first desktop running a Snapdragon X Elite chipset. Strictly speaking a mini-PC, the Snapdragon X Elite will be available next month with a new Snapdragon X Elite chipset variant for under $900.

Sonos has launched the Roam 2, which brings a couple of upgrades over the predecessor. Among them are an easier setup process and better controls, both of which aim to make the user experience a little more hassle-free. As for the price, it has stayed the same, coming in at $179.

AYN Technologies has packed a lot into the Odin2 Mini, which tips the scales at 320 g. Despite being much smaller than the existing Odin2, the Odin2 Mini features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery. AYN Technologies also equips the Android gaming handheld with a 5-inch Mini LED display that delivers up to 1,100 nits, all for under $350.

UGREEN's latest accessory is categorized as a power bank, albeit with one of such a large rated capacity that it needs its own handle. It also packs potentially camping- or holiday-friendly perks such as a Smart Digital Display, emergency LED lighting and triple USB-C ports that can charge at up to 140 watts - or 100W each even when all three are in use.

AMD has launched 8 new Epyc 4004 series CPUs for enterprise use. They feature up to 16 Zen 4 cores, with some SKUs offering up to 192 MB of L3 cache.

Anker has launched the MagGo Wireless Car Charger (Pad, Built-In USB-C Cable). Attaching to the air vents in your car, the magnetic base tilts and rotates, allowing you to angle your phone as you wish. Alongside the built-in USB-C cable, the accessory has a cord organizer and car adapter.

HP has released the EliteBook Ultra G1q, a commercial portfolio alternative to the OmniBook X. Despite retailing for $550 more than the OmniBook X, the EliteBook Ultra G1q does little to separate itself from its OmniBook counterpart.

HP has returned to the OmniBook series after a 22-year gap. Joining the EliteBook Ultra G1q as one of HP's first Snapdragon X-powered laptops, the OmniBook X starts at $1,149.99 but can be configured up to $1,518.99 with 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a Wi-Fi 7 capable modem.

METZ blue has launched the MQE7001, a cheaper QLED Roku TV, in Germany. The latest 4K model is available in four sizes up to 65 inches, supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Other features include integrations with various smart home platforms, Apple AirPlay 2 and built-in Dolby Atmos speakers.

With the soundcore Boom 2 Plus, Anker is now offering a new very powerful speaker for outdoor use. Lighting is also integrated for an impressive appearance.

BenQ is now selling its new W5800 4K laser home cinema projector in more countries. The model launched in India a few months ago, offering CinematicColor and up to 2,600 ANSI lumens brightness. Depending on the region, the projector can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or third-party retailers.

Samsung has now released its first set of Snapdragon X-powered laptops. Arriving as the Galaxy Book4 Edge in all cases, the trio all contain Snapdragon X Elite chipsets and 120 Hz AMOLED displays. However, one larger 16-inch SKU contains various improvements over its 14-inch and 16-inch counterparts.

Acer has presented its first Copilot+ notebook, the Swift 14 AI, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. With a 14.5-inch 120 Hz display in 16:10 format, a QHD webcam, a 75 Wh battery and a comparatively wide range of ports, the Swift 14 AI is set to stand out from the competition.

Microsoft has finally replaced the Surface Pro 9 that it announced in 2022. Arriving in the wake of the 'for Business' Surface Pro 10, Microsoft has decided to jump straight to the Surface Pro 11 for its first full ARM-powered consumer release. Other exclusives to the Surface Pro 11 in the series include an optional OLED display that outputs at 2.8K and 120 Hz.

Microsoft has released its second Surface Laptop in as many months. Available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes, the new Surface Laptop utilises many changes from the Surface Laptop 5, which all combine to create what Microsoft belies are true MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 challengers.

iQOO now leads the race to have the fastest smartphone with the updated Dimensity 9300+ processor with the Neo9S Pro. The SoC drives an extra-fast 144Hz flat AMOLED display, kept on with a 5,000+mAh battery that benefits from flagship-grade wired charging. The 9S Pro also boasts Bluetooth 5.4 to go with its Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IR blaster.

The new Vivobook S 15 is Asus' first Copilot+ PC and uses the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC in combination with up to 32 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.8K Lumina OLED panel. It supports enhanced Windows AI functionality as well as exclusive AI apps from Asus.

Alongside the XPS 13 9345, Dell is also introducing new Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 Plus laptops powered by Snapdragon X1 Plus SoCs. The Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 goes for pre-order today at the same staring price of US$1,099.99 as the Meteor Lake-powered Inspiron 14 Plus 7440.

Lenovo has unveiled a new Snapdragon X Elite-powered thin-and-light laptop. The Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 comes with a 3K 90 Hz OLED panel and a 79 Wh battery, along with 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB storage.

Dell's new KB525C Wired Collaboration Keyboard is designed specifically for video conferencing software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. It has dedicated buttons for common functions like muting audio and stopping video, and these keys are backlit to indicate audio or video status.

Dell has announced the Latitude 7455 laptop with the latest Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs from Qualcomm. The laptop also packs up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB of max storage. The outside of the machine is dominated by a 14-inch touch display alongside a spill-resistant backlit keyboard, a large trackpad, and four speakers (two front-firing + two bottom-firing).