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The Onyx Boox Note Max, a new and large ultra-slim tablet with an E Ink display, is now available worldwide. Not only is the device an e-reader, but it can also be used to take notes and supports a number of apps.

The MCon is a new controller designed for iPhones and Android smartphones. Based around a magnetic design, the MCon contains Hall effect joysticks and fold-out grips, among other features.

A new supposed retail leak of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 suggests that a $150 price increase may be on the cards for Blackwell, with the listing also confirming an upgrade to DLSS4.

Huawei has launched the Enjoy 70X smartphone in China. Huawei’s new mid-range smartphone comes with a Beidou satellite connectivity feature. Other features include a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, a 50 MP primary sensor, 8 GB of RAM, and a large 6,100 mAh battery that supports 40 W wired charging. The device is now available for pre-order in China via Huawei’s online store.

Apple is widely reported to be developing a new smartphone model. Currently referred to as the iPhone 17 Air, that device is expected to be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet, and a new leak has now also revealed some information on how it's expected to be priced.

Godox’s three latest flashes are highly affordable and compact, and yet boast interesting specs. The two lower-priced models come with an integrated battery rechargeable via USB-C, whilst the largest of the three features an adjustable reflector.

Xiaomi has unveiled a new customisable smart system equipped with a compact screen. The device is capable of displaying things like weather information and making video calls.

HMD has introduced a new entry-level smartphone, the HMD Key. Equipped with an HD display, the HMD Key also has a Unisoc 9832E chipset, an 8 MP primary camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery, among other features. The smartphone is up for sale in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand for a mere £59 (~$73) and will be available in other regions soon.

The latest mechanical keyboard from Xiaomi combines a compact layout with 71 keys with full-size arrow keys, RGB lighting, a display and a metal rotary control. Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity are supported, and the battery life is estimated to be a whopping 143 hours.

First announced in October 2024, the Galaxy A16 5G will be available in the US later this month. The budget smartphone brings a mildly refreshed design, an Exynos processor, and software support that puts rivals to shame.

Almost a year after the global release of the Galaxy Fit 3, the fitness tracker will now be officially sold in the US. The Galaxy Fit 3 will be available for less than half of the price of the Galaxy Watch FE, while offering a handful of the same fitness and health tracking features.

Samsung has confirmed that it will be presenting five new monitors early next week at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Ultimately, new Odyssey OLED G6 and Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitors may be par for the course. However, the company has also unveiled a few more novel options, including a glasses-free 3D monitor.

MSI has introduced the MPG 272URX QD-OLED and MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitors with advanced QD-OLED panels, ultra-fast response times, refresh rates of up to 500Hz, and high color accuracy.

Honor has introduced its latest mid-range smartphone, the Magic7 Lite. It has an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, a 108 MP primary camera, and a large 6,600 mAh silicon-carbon battery. The device also comes loaded with features like Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, and Parallel Space.

Xiaomi has now officially launched its latest notebook lineup in China. The RedmiBook (2025) arrives in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with both powered by the Intel Core 5-220H, and carrying a price tag equivalent to around $630 for the very cheapest model.

Xiaomi has now launched the Redmi Turbo 4 for the Chinese market. The performance-focused device arrives as the first smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 and is slated to be rebadged as the Poco X7 Pro outside China.

Xiaomi has announced two new smart lighting products. They offer various control options and can be integrated into a smart home. A highlight feature is the high colour rendering index, which helps objects appear more faithful to their natural colours.

The Inky Frame 7.3 is a E Ink display capable of color and designed for a wide range of projects and applications. A Raspberry Pico 2 W is installed, which should result in lower power consumption.

The Rollme U8 Ultra is a new smartwatch that theoretically offers broad app compatibility as well as telephony features and navigational capabilities. A number of sensor functions such as heart rate and blood oxygen measurement are also advertised.

The Bigme HiBreak Pro builds upon the HiBreak smartphone which has an E Ink display. It has a more powerful chipset with 5G, a bigger display, larger battery capacity, and enough storage for your files and books.

Xiaomi has announced a new special color for the Xiaomi SU7 EV to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The new color brings the available color options for the manufacturer's first EV to ten.

The HubKey is a new 10-in-1 docking or hub solution that also functions as an input device with five buttons and a knob. Such a device aims to maximize efficiency and convenience, allowing the connection of external monitors, multiple USB devices, wired headphones, networks and charging solutions. Its shortcut keys allow for the quick control of numerous features.

Casio Watches Europe has confirmed roughly when its new Ring Watch, with model number CRW-001-1, will launch in this region. The product is already listed on the brand’s websites in various countries. Prospective customers are encouraged to sign up for email notifications, though recent events suggest they may not be reliable.

Anker has brought its new eufy Indoor Cam E30 to various markets worldwide. The product was first spotted in the US and has since rolled out to many European countries. Features include a 4K video, a built-in spotlight, and support for Apple HomeKit. Plus, there are currently introductory offers at retailers like Amazon.

The MNT Reform Next is here to take on the Framework Laptop 13 with its likewise modular hardware. However, it uses open-standard hardware rather than proprietary modules. Due to its unconventional setup, the MNT Reform Next may not be a good fit for everyone.

The Topton F12 mini PC takes up very little space on the desk thanks to its portrait format design. Thanks to Meteor Lake-H and the option of connecting an external graphics card, the Topton F12 also offers strong performance.

LG's ultra-light next-generation laptops are here, either with Intel Lunar Lake or Intel Arrow Lake-H. The LG Gram series offers powerful features, such as up to 90 Wh batteries, an optional OLED display and even a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GPU in one model.

Vivo now has a new smartphone on offer, the Vivo Y200+, which comes with a Qualcomm SoC in various configurations. It offers a decent price-performance ratio, boasting features such as a 6,000 mAh and IP 64 certification.

The LG Signature French Door Refrigerator with T-OLED door panel and the Signature Over-the-Range Microwave and Slide-in Double Oven Induction Range will be on show at CES 2025. Smart features of these appliances include the ability to recognise various foods and to suggest related recipes.

LG has announced that it will show the Signature Washer & Dryer and 29-inch Signature Washing Machine and Dryer pair in January at CES 2025. The company has teased AI features said to improve the appliances’ capabilities. Plus, these devices will be shown alongside the new ThinQ ON AI home hub.

Lenovo has introduced two new magnetic power banks in China. They are in the Yoga Air series, and the top offering comes with a rated capacity of 5,000 mAh. The launch starting price is CNY 129, which is around $18.

Arch-based German distro Bluestar Linux is back with multiple package updates on top of a new kernel. The kernel version is 6.12.7, while the list of updates includes Firefox 133.0.3, LibreOffice 24.8.4, Vim 9.1, VLC 3.0.21, Python 3.13.1, and many others.

DJI has announced a car charger that draws power from a car's alternator to charge its power stations and expansion batteries. The car charger can fully charge a 1024Wh battery in less than 80 minutes and can also be configured to reverse-charge the car's battery.

The Xiaomi 10000 magnetic wireless power bank has made its official debut. It has a built-in cable, up to 33W fast charging support, and a decent 10,000mAh battery capacity. The launch price in China is CNY 169, around $23.

RayCue has released a second dock for Apple's new Mac mini. This time, the dock brings 40 Gbps NVMe SSD expansion, as well as a pair of USB Type-A ports and a 3.5 mm jack.

Casio seems to have confirmed that the CRW001-1 Ring Watch will be restocked in the US. The wearable launched a few days ago and sold out almost immediately. Now, a Reddit user has shared details of an email from a Casio representative, indicating that another batch of the ring watch could arrive in the future.

Huawei has entered the consumer SSD market with its eKitStore Xtreme 200E series, featuring competitive PCIe 4.0 performance specifications and an unprecedented price point of $32 for the 1 TB model. While the drive's internal components remain largely undisclosed, the aggressive pricing and domestic sourcing strategy reflect Huawei's ambitious push into the consumer storage segment despite international trade restrictions.

Ultimea releases a new soundbar-based audio system promising to deliver immersive spatial audio. This effect is achieved by pairing two satellite speakers with the actual soundbar.

The latest OneXPlayer X1 is now available with AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Now sold as the OneXPlayer X1 Pro, the versatile device still contains features like a relatively large battery, OcuLink connectivity and up to 64 GB of RAM.

The BV8200 is a new smartphone with a secondary display on the back and two flashlights. Several certifications attest to the device's durability against dust, water or temperature extremes. Two SIM cards and a memory card can be installed at the same time, which is certainly not a given among smartphones of this kind.

Eufy's S1 robot vacuum cleaner is now available with a $300 discount. Buyers get a powerful automated, all-in-one cleaning system that offers numerous features such as auto-emptying, auto-washing, auto-heated air drying and AI-guided navigation for a decent price-performance ratio.

From waste to 3D filament: PETFusion 2.0 allows users of 3D printers to virtually produce their own filament from plastic bottles. The second generation of the machine promises higher productivity and comes with two nozzles.

8BitDo has refreshed one of its popular wireless controllers with two new releases. This time, the company has updated the Ultimate 2C with Blueberry and Brownie finishes, which are currently available at a modest $3 launch discount.

Ayaneo has re-released two of its recent Android gaming handhelds. Available globally, the two refreshes are purely cosmetic and do not change any of the hardware that underpins either the Pocket S or Pocket Micro.

The Aura A60 is a new soundbar solution by Ultimea. Released worldwide with features like Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC, the Aura A60 should fill a room with up to 350 W of power across a 7.1 channel set-up.

MSI's newest MPG 325CQRXF curved gaming monitor packs a 31.5-inch Rapid VA panel, 280Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400, AI Vision, and Adaptive-Sync.

The Chinese AI firm has improved upon its top-ten ranked Deepseek V2 LLM with the launch of Deepseek V3. The LLM is significantly cheaper than most competing AI due to careful optimization of the training process.

Rogbid's Air 2 is a new and affordable smartwatch that is supposedly impervious to extreme weather conditions and even comes with a flashlight. Hands-free Bluetooth is also on board for telephony.

Zenwalk Linux "Santa Claus" edition (current-241227) comes with a few noticeable package updates and new additions, such as Firefox 133, Perl 5.40, Wayland 1.23.1, and more. Overall, it sports the same changes as the latest Slackware refresh. The Xfce 4.20 update also comes with multiple tweaks and fixes.