Launch

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).

Philips Hue is now selling the Perifo Flexible connector in the US following a European launch earlier this year. Designed for the Perifo track lighting range, the accessory allows you to join tracks at any angle; previously, there were only 90° and 180° options based on the limited product range.

TCL has announced the Q10K 4K Mini LED TV series for the Chinese market. The new model is available in sizes up to 98”, with a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 3,800 nits brightness and various gaming features. This is a mid-range TV, revealed at a recent event alongside the Q10K Pro and T7K.

LG asserts that the display panel of the future will be able to act more like two monitors in one, as it will be able to support 2 different resolutions, each of which will have its own refresh rate. Mass production for the first-ever OLED panel to feature this breakthrough has now been announced, so that more OEMs might be able to take its potentially image- and versatility-enhancing technologies up in their next-gen line-ups.

Lenovo has announced two new ThinkPad models for business users, the ThinkPad P16s i Gen 3 and ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5. Both come with Intel’s Meteor Lake laptop processors, an optional Nvidia RTX 500 Ada Generation GPU, up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB SSD. They will be available for purchase in June.

The Anker SOLIX X1 Home Energy Storage System is now on sale in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It is designed for indoor or outdoor use and can be combined with solar panels to reduce your reliance on the grid. Features include a Storm Guard mode, NEM 3.0 mode and heating technology for lower temperatures.

Beelink SER8 has made its official debut in China, and it's now available for pre-orders. The mini PC packs the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS from the Hawk Point lineup. This top-end processor is housed inside a chassis with a compact and "ultra-quiet" design. The pre-sale price for the barebone variant is CNY 2,599 (around $359).

Dreame has revealed a new robot vacuum and mop in China: the X40 Pro Ultra. The model is more powerful than others in the brand's X40 series and can also mop your floors with hot water. Plus, the device has a retractable LiDAR turret, allowing it to clean under lower furniture.

The BlitzWolf BW-V8 is a new and compact projector with a relatively high resolution and quite acceptable brightness. This model comes with keystone correction feature and is designed to be portable.

Ayaneo is now officially offering the AM01, a mini PC with plenty of retro charm. The model was previously only available as part of a crowdfunding campaign and is currently available with two different processors.

Hisense has revealed the E8N Pro TV series in China. The 4K Mini LED TV is now available to pre-order in four sizes, from 55” up to 100”. Gaming features include modes designed for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as Dolby Vision Gaming and a particularly high motion rate.

Announced earlier this month, the Samsung All-in-One Pro computer has officially launched in South Korea. The Apple iMac competitor comes with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, a 27-inch 4K display, a decent number of connectivity ports, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. It's current starting price in the South Korean market is around $1,197.

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has become available in the US webshop. As usual, the launch prices are high and only the Core Ultra version of the upgradable ThinkPad Laptop has launched. The thinner ThinkPad T14s G5 is also orderable now.

Mechrevo has launched two new gaming laptops in the Chinese market: Kuangshi 16 Super and Yanshi 16 Super. Both come with Intel Core i9-14900HX and can be equipped with Nvidia RTX 4090. But the interesting part about the two is that they can be water-cooled with an external radiator.

Mooncool touts its new TK1 as the safest and most convenient way to get into e-mobility, as it is an e-trike rather than an e-bike. Accordingly, it is backed to boost the rider's quality of life with an easy-fold design, a rear differential for enhanced stability and even a parking brake. Nevertheless, it has the motor and battery power rated to keep it going for up to 60 miles per charge.

Despite working on the tech for years, Tesla has now been beaten to regulatory approval for Level 3 autonomous driving by two manufacturers. Nevada and California have now both approved the use of Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot, making it the first company in the US to offer Level 3 ADAS.

AOC has introduced two new 4K monitors with Nano IPS panels. Sold as the U27U3CV and U32U3CV, the pair also feature numerous ports and offer Calman Ready certification for under £500 in both cases.

AOC has released the Q27JU3CV as part of its new Graphic Pro U3 monitor series. The AOC Q27JU3CV combines a Quantum Dot IPS panel with Calman Ready hardware calibration for under £300, among other features.

MINISFORUM has started selling the UM790 XTX, a powerful new mini-PC that comes with modern ports like OCuLink and USB4. The MINISFORUM UM790 XTX can also push its AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU to 70 W, unlike many of its competitors.

TCL has revealed the T7K 4K Mini LED TV series in China alongside the Q10K and Q10K Pro models. The T7K is less powerful than the Q10K Pro, making it significantly cheaper. The TV is offered in sizes ranging from 55” to 98”, with a native 144Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz motion rate.

The TCL Q10K Pro Mini LED TV is now available to pre-order in China. Offered in four sizes, the model has a native 144Hz refresh rate with up to 5,500 nits brightness. Other features include built-in 2.1.2 channel speakers, four HDMI ports and support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and AMD FreeSync.

With the Galaxy C55, Samsung presents a new mid-range smartphone with a leather-look back, available in orange or black. With a 120 Hz OLED display, a modern Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and 45-watt fast charging, the device offers well-rounded features.

JMGO is soon going to launch a new and powerful projector N1S Ultra. This model boasts high resolution and can reproduce a relatively large color space. Additionally, an operating system is pre-installed, which means that users don't need to use an external player.

Announced earlier this month, the 2024 Lenovo Yoga Air 14 is now available for purchase in China at CNY 8,499, which is around $1,173. The laptop has a thin and light build, an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, a 2.8K (2880x1800 pixels) bright OLED panel, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.

The Kallme Hero 4 is a new affordable smartwatch with a gold and black design, now available at a discount. In addition to a large AMOLED screen and IP68 certification, the manufacturer also advertises various health features and other functions.

A new smartwatch with an extravagant design, the Hero M1, has just been launched onto the market for $40. The manufacturer also promises a lot in terms of features, although there are some grounds for skepticism here.

Xiaomi is offering a new lamp, the Mijia Desk Lamp 2, as a product for the smart home at a relatively low price. It promises easy remote control and decent color reproduction.

The XAV-AX3700 is a relatively compact, wallet-friendly addition to Sony's line of in-car AV receivers. Nevertheless, it integrates features such as FLAC, LDAC and Apple CarPlay support, not to mention the ability to hook rear-facing parking cameras to its matte display, which is found above large physical buttons to control its more customizable interface.

The Ring X is a new smart ring that can now be purchased at a greatly reduced price and is heavily advertised with continuous blood pressure measurement.

Despite its new name, the Dimensity 6300 has all too much in common with some MediaTek predecessors of years gone by. Then again, the OEM asserts that the smartphones to be based on this silicon will have all they need to compete in the affordable 5G handset arena of 2024 with up-to-date features such as HyperEngine "gaming technologies" and 5G UltraSave 3.0+ power-efficiency tweaks.

HP is now selling the HP 740pm, a $1,499.99 monitor that has a 2500R curvature, impressive colour accuracy and a 5K2K (WUHD) resolution. The HP 740pm also has a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports that can deliver up to 165 W to connected devices combined, among other features.

JSAUX has taken the $1,000,000 or so it earned from the Kickstarter campaign for its innovative FlipGo product and has used it to bring the innovative folding external dual monitor to retail. It comes in 2 sizes (13.5- and 16-inches), both of which have a one-cable design and touchscreen options.

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Dual-Tank Electric Water Heater 60L P1 can now be pre-ordered in China. The device has two tanks with a 60L capacity and is said to generate up to 720L of hot water daily. With HyperOS Connect, you can control the device via the app, where you can find a tool to reduce your energy bills.

Sony is now accepting pre-orders for its BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 in Europe and has announced pricing for North America. The soundbar has 13 speakers including four woofers, but still has a slim profile. Other features include 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Airseekers has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its Tron and Tron Max robot lawn mowers. The smart home gadget was revealed last year, with camera-based navigation, optional RTK, and the FlowCut mulching system. The project has already raised over $1.1 million in pledges.

Panlei, also known as PELADN in the international markets, has launched a new mini PC in China. Named HO4, the computer packs an Intel Core i5-12450H processor, has a USB4 port that enables eGPU support, and features a sleek design. Its starting price in the Chinese market is CNY 2099, around $290.

With four speakers, each with one upward and three forward-facing drivers, Sony wants to bring "real cinema sound" into the living room. The loudspeakers are said to enable enormously spatial sound thanks to Sony 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Dolby Atmos.

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphones or tablets. The Kishi Ultra also upgrades to Razer Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics.

Zotac has updated its ZBOX MAGNUS ONE PC line with the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S. According to the company, the MAGNUS ONE ERP74070S will ship with a Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X GPU and an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, among other components.

Sony's BRAVIA 7 is a new Mini LED TV, unveiled alongside the flagship BRAVIA 9 in the brand's 2024 range. The BRAVIA 7 is a cheaper model, supporting Dolby Vision and the new Prime Video Calibrated mode. The 4K 120Hz TV also has gaming features and multiple HDMI 2.1 ports.

Nothing has just made not one but two sets of new wireless audio accessories official. Both sets support the same upgraded kind of active noise cancellation (ANC), although one is the more premium option with features such as LHDC 5 support and improved IP ratings. The Ear and Ear (a) are also the OEM's inaugural AI-enabled earbuds, albeit with caveats.

DJI today announced the launch of its first two power stations. The Power 500 and Power 1000 models can be used for mobile power supply and feature a special port for fast charging of drones, among other things.

Xiaomi is now accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 in China. The company suggests the model is suitable for gaming with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers, HyperOS smart home integration and screencasting via Apple AirPlay.

Sony has revealed the BRAVIA 8 as part of its 2024 TV lineup. The OLED model is already available to pre-order in some countries, and pricing has been announced for North America and Europe. According to Sony, the TV is brighter than its 2023 equivalent and has features including Prime Video Calibrated Mode.

Insta360's latest action camera is now here, having been leaked extensively earlier this month. Promising first-class image quality and stabilisation, the Insta360 X4 can record footage in 8K and 30 FPS while delivering over 2 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The Sony BRAVIA 9 has been unveiled as the brand’s latest flagship TV. The company says this is its brightest 4K model, 50% brighter than its predecessor. It has two glare-reducing features, support for Dolby Vision, and tools designed exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

The Sony BRAVIA 3 has been revealed exclusively for the North American market. This is the cheapest model in the company's 2024 range, with a regular LED backlight. Features include support for HDR10, various Google tools like Chromecast and Assistant, and built-in speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos.

The SZDiiER R35 Plus is another retro gaming handheld that resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases. Available for under $40, the SZDiiER R35 Plus features a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and twin joysticks, among other features.

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. The Evercade EXP-R and VS-R will be joined by Tomb Raider Collection 1, the company's first 'Giga Cart' that contains Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III all on one cartridge.

Three Huawei Pura 70 series SKUs have been announced with a new Kirin 9010 SoC. It is essentially an underclocked Kirin 9000s with virtually no visible tweaks. Somehow, it still outperforms its predecessor by a decent margin.