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The latest mid-range smartphone from Infinix is aimed at gamers and features an "Ultimate" version of the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 and a 144 Hz AMOLED display that has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

DJI's latest 4K drone is now available to purchase. Weighing in at under 249 g, the DJI Mini 4K also starts at $299 with an RC-N1C remote controller, or $348 with the same remote controller and a pair of Intelligent Flight batteries.

The Rogbid V1 is a new smartwatch with intriguing features such as ChatGPT and various payment options. At launch, it is available for the equivalent of less than $40 thanks to a substantial discount.

Satechi has launched two new foldable Qi2 charging stands, the 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand and the 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand, which can wirelessly charge up to three Apple devices.

HTC has something new to add to its U series of Android smartphones, according to a new leak. It might have some decent internals to drive an up-to-date OS, an on-trend Qualcomm processor included. It is tipped to succeed a device with an AMOLED display and an AR/VR tie-in.

Oukitel has now revealed that its latest smartphone has the same screen size, SoC and ingress-protection features as Samsung's own newest rugged handset. Then again, the WP35 has a significantly larger battery, has more RAM and also more cameras. The OEM is busy teasing its world premiere with a mystery special offer.

The Xiaomi 20000mAh 33W power bank with built-in USB-C cable has gone on sale in China. The new product allows you to simultaneously charge three devices via the USB-C cable and two ports. The portable accessory is available in two colors and is similar to a popular Anker device.

AOHI presents its latest accessory as the ideal way to charge a MacBook Pro by up to 56% in 30 minutes on a budget. Its Advanced GaN (or gallium nitride) tech is connected to triple ports, one of which is rated for 140W of power delivery via PD 3.1 USB-C. It might be able to beat other newly-released rivals on price, if not in other ways.

The Nothing Phone (2a) may be one of the most interesting-looking Android smartphones in the ~$500 bracket, even with limited color options. However, a new one might be on the horizon with an imminent release. However, this "New Edition" event comes with some caveats.

EZVIZ' latest video doorbell is its first to come with its own solar power for potentially always-on operation. The EP3x Pro is also rated to 'expand' its field of vision with dual cameras, and to keep the user alerted as to the arrival of people or other things such as packages subscription-free.

Colorful has officially entered the mini PC market with the launch of the CMHN01-12450 in China. It comes with Intel Core i5-12450H, and its barebone version is priced at CNY 1559, around $219. The company has also revealed that it is working on mini computers featuring Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Ryzen 7 8845H processors.

Honor has unveiled a new tablet, the Honor Pad 9 Pro, which ranks above the already well-known Honor Pad 9 and features a faster processor and display as well as a larger battery, among other things.

The Portégé X40L-M is an extremely light notebook from Dynabook that makes no compromises. Thanks to Intel Meteor Lake and Intel Arc iGPU, the device is likely to be significantly more powerful than its predecessor while having a longer battery life.

Lecoo, which is a sub-brand of Lenovo, has launched a new gaming monitor. Named Lecoo N2721U, it equips a 27-inch screen that features 4K resolution and a 160 Hz refresh. The launch price is CNY 1,599, which is around $220.

AYANEO has now started selling the Pocket S, its 6-inch gaming handheld that relies upon the relatively under-utilised Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset. Available from $399, the AYANEO Pocket S should be more powerful than other high-end Android options like the AYN Odin2 and Razer Edge.

Tentative Sony leaks claim that there will be two new full-frame cameras coming in the latter half of 2024, with one belonging to the Alpha hybrid prosumer line-up and the other an update to the FX cinema series. These cameras are slated to launch after the ZV-E10 II APS-C vlogging camera lands in May.

Realme has made the Android 14-powered C65 official as its latest ~$150 5G smartphone for the Indian market. The buyer gets an up-to-date flat-edged design with a 120Hz display (also flat) and a 5,000mAh battery for that price. The C65 5G also boasts some of the brand's latest tweaks such as an iPhone-esque Dynamic Button feature - albeit with caveats.

The manufacturer Wacom is offering a new graphics tablet. This can also be used on the go and is equipped with an OLED, resulting in a strong color display. The pen recognizes numerous pressure levels.

Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.04, which will receive critical security updates for 5 years thanks to Long Term Support (LTS). In addition to the latest, slightly modified GNOME 46 desktop, Ubuntu 24.04 comes with the Linux 6.8 kernel.

The Coros Vertix 2S is a new smartwatch with dual-band GPS and a long battery life. The model is waterproof and comes with a touchscreen, while the titanium bezel promises high stability.

Xiaomi is now selling its Electric Scooter 4 Lite (2nd Gen) in France, and the new model is expected to land in other EU countries soon. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation scooter has a higher capacity battery for an extended range. Other features include a 390W peak power motor and an integrated display.

Bazzite Linux 3.0 has officially launched, bringing with it Gnome 46, KDE Plasma 6, as well as improved HDR gaming on the Steam Deck OLED and more features for more handhelds, including the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and two Ayn handhelds.

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Display A27Q 2025, an updated version of a monitor that it has been selling for a while now. Upgraded to a 100 Hz refresh rate, the Xiaomi Redmi Display A27Q 2025 also has a 2.5K resolution and high colour accuracy, among other features.

Hisense has launched its new U6N Mini-LED ULED 4K Google TVs in North America. The new model is available in sizes from 55” to 85” with up to 512 local dimming zones, built-in speakers and Game Mode Plus. A European version of the device has also been spotted in Spain, with one main difference.

Miyoo has now officially released the Mini A30, a retro gaming handheld that was previously thought of as just the A30. The Miyoo Mini A30 retails for under $50 and rivals the Anbernic RG28XX, among other modern small gaming handhelds.

Anbernic is now selling the RG28XX globally, its latest interpretation of a 2.8-inch horizontal gaming handheld. Arriving for under $50, the Anbernic RG28XX should be as powerful as the larger Anbernic RG35XX H but with a more pocketable design.

Xiaomi has launched its 2025 TV A Pro series in various European countries. The new 4K QLED model has features including Google TV OS, MEMC and support for Dolby Atmos. In some markets, customers are offered a gift of a free smart home gadget or wearable to celebrate the product’s launch.

Lenovo has launched the 2024 update of the Thinkbook 16+ in China. It equips Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with one of the configurations featuring Nvidia RTX 4060. The laptop without the dedicated GPU costs CNY 7,699 (around $1,062), while the one with the GPU costs CNY 9,999 (around $1,380).

Roborock is now selling its S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop in more countries, like the US, Australia and the Netherlands. The model first went on sale in early April and is currently offered with launch deals for some customers. Plus, Roborock has announced that it is Matter-certified, a first for the market.

The Hisense 2024 U8N Series Mini-LED 4K QLED Google TV is now on sale in the US and is expected to launch in Canada shortly. Three sizes are currently available, with two larger sizes up to 100” in the pipeline. Features of the new model include a native 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 backlight partitions.

Moondrop has been teasing its first phone for a long time. Well, the audio-focused smartphone has now officially landed in the Chinese market. The MIAD 01 comes with mid-range Dimensity 7050, a 64 MP primary camera on the back, two headphone jacks, and MasterHiFi DACs. It costs CNY 2,499, around $345, which is a lot less than initially speculated.

After spending some time in the preview build, Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to all users of Microsoft's operating system. The “recommendations” can be disabled, but the “switch to Linux” comments are coming in hard and fast on social media.

Nomad is relaunching the Glow accessory range, claiming that the new protective case for the Apple iPhone and the wristband for the Apple Watch & Apple Watch Ultra will glow three times brighter than the first generation.

OnePlus has just presented a new mid-range smartphone, the K12, that is set to impress with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 5500 mAh battery with 100-watt fast charging and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 at an attractive price.

The Decathlon RR900e is a new hardtail e-bike which has been launched in Europe. The 12-speed model features a mid-mounted Bosch motor, a RockShox suspension fork and various Shimano parts. Plus, you can connect your smartphone via Bluetooth for Bosch Smart Ebike App controls.

The Miyoo A30 is a new retro gaming handheld with an Allwinner A33 chipset and a 2.8-inch display. Arriving before devices like the Anbernic RG28XX and the MagicX XU Mini M, the Miyoo A30 is available in four colours and two memory configurations.

iQOO has officially launched the Z9 Turbo in China. As previously announced, the Android phone packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is the same SoC as the Redmi Turbo 3. It even has the same starting price, which is CNY 1,999 (around $276).

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon X Plus for laptops. The Arm-based chip is essentially a Snapdragon X Elite with fewer CPU cores and a lower boost clock. Other specs, such as its Adreno GPU, LPDDR5x RAM support, Hexagon NPU, and Spectra ISP, are identical across both chips.

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its Snapdragon X Elite SoC for laptops. It has three variants (X1E-84-100, X1E-80-100, and X1E-78-100), which come with slightly different GPU power and boost clocks.

The Fedora 2 Slimbook is available in 14-inch and 16-inch models with Intel Core i7-13700H processors and up to 64GB of DDR5 memory. The 16-inch model also comes with an Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060 notebook GPU.

Baseus launches new wireless headphones. The Baseus M2s Pro offer a particularly strong reduction of disturbing ambient noise and a relatively long battery life. The price is comparatively low.

Fedora 40 and the various spins of this Linux distribution are officially available and can be downloaded from the Fedora Project website. The main new feature is an update to the GNOME 46 desktop; the KDE spin also switches to KDE Plasma 6.

The Hisense A7N LED 4K Google TV has arrived in the US in a range of sizes from 43” to 75”. The cheaper model has features including Game Mode Plus and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Plus, Google TV OS brings a voice assistant and Chromecast wireless screen-casting.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has landed with a new design, Intel Core Ultra series CPUs, and up to an RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU. Interestingly, the machine comes with Micron's LPCAMM2 memory, making it the world's first consumer device to feature the solution. Additionally, the high-end configuration of the laptop rocks an UHD+ OLED panel with a 5 MP IR webcam up top.

The Razer Viper V3 Pro features a Focus Pro Gen 2 sensor with 35,000 DPI, 3rd-gen optical mouse switches, and a HyperPolling dongle that allows for a wireless polling rate of up to 8,000 Hz.

The Go version of the OnePlus Pad has finally reached another market. It brings an "industry-leading" 2.4K Eye Care display and quad Dolby Atmos-enhanced speakers to Europe, along with a 4G/LTE-capable SoC and 8GB of RAM. It has debuted with an introductory discount and a free gift.

Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad P16v with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, up to an 8 GB RTX 3000 Ada Generation workstation GPU, and a new 400-nit display option. However, aside from these notable internal updates, the rest of the laptop is pretty much identical to last year’s machine.

The latest version of OnePlus' new Wear OS flagship the Watch 2 has just been unleashed as its Nordic Blue Edition. The wearable has launched with features that distinguish it from the pre-existing standard variants, although none of them relate to its specs.

Hisense has started selling two new gaming monitors with 2.5K resolutions and 240 Hz refresh rates. Arriving hot on the heels of the 27G7K-PRO, the 27G6K and 27G6K-PRO also offer 1 ms GtG response times, among other features.

Polestar, a Tesla competitor company best known for its design-focused electric cars, has launched its very first smartphone in China. Simply called the Polestar Phone, the device is a rebrand of the Meizu 21 Pro, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a triple camera setup on the back, and a 5050 mAh battery. It’s priced at CNY 7,388 (around $1,020).