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Xiaomi is launching a new notebook globally in the form of the Book 14, which features two different Intel processors and a high-resolution 2.8K display with 120 Hz.

Huawei is offering the all-in-one PC MateStation X in a new model version. The system is still equipped with a high-resolution and fast screen that can also process touch inputs.

Targeting the young audience, the Oscal Tiger 10 is a 6.56-inch Android 13 smartphone with a 50 MP main camera, Unisoc T606 processor, 8/256 GB memory/internal storage, and microSD support up to 1 TB. The color choices are blue, green, and grey. Between November 11 and 17, it will be available for US$83.99 (US$199.98 retail).

After establishing itself as a brand worth considering in the mini PC market, Minisforum leaps forward with its first computer peripheral, namely the MKB i83 mechanical keyboard. Its specs and features include anodized aluminum body, double-shot PBT keycaps, Kailh MX Red switches, as well as multi-device connectivity.

Viltrox has just launched the AF 20mm F2.8 FE, a compact ultra-wide lens for full frame Sony E-mount cameras, at an extremely low price of US$158. Featuring a minimum focus distance about 19 cm and a quiet STM focus motor, the lens is purported to be ideal for landscapes as well as close-ups and vlogging.

BenQ has presented an innovative light bar for notebooks in the LaptopBar, which can be magnetically attached to the display and whose brightness automatically adapts to the environment. The LED bar is designed to provide optimal workplace lighting, even when on the move.

Lenovo's second-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold is now available to purchase, a year after its initial showcase. In the intervening period, Lenovo has made various changes to the device, which still carries a US$2,499 starting price.

The V30 Pro is another of Doogee's rugged smartphones. Based around a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, the Doogee V30 Pro also has a 120 Hz display and a 200 MP primary camera, among other features.

Duracell has unveiled two interesting power banks in charming battery designs, including the smaller M150 with a built-in MagSafe charger and the massive M250, whose 60,000 mAh battery can charge devices up to 100 watts and has storage space for another charger.

Sony has announced that its latest audio-video (AV) receiver has a new Tilt & Swivel design that allows its screen to be turned either towards or away from the driver. It also supports USB type-C and micro-HDMI as well as the gold-plated 3-preout terminals needed to build a car stereo system.

GPT has found its way into the smart home with the Camera Genie S, a gadget backed by its maker Psync Labs, Inc to keep watch over domestic life in the smartest way possible. The Genie S is rated to leverage its "innovative generative AI technology" to identify and "preserve" social media-worthy moments as well as surveil a residence around the clock.

Doogee is now selling the T30 Ultra, an 11-inch tablet equipped with a 2.5K display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and an 8,850 mAh battery. Available for under US$300, the Doogee T30 Ultra comes in three colour options, all with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Doogee has begun selling the T20 Ultra, a 12-inch tablet based around the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and 12 GB of RAM. The large tablet also has a 10,800 mAh battery and runs Android 13 out of the box, all for under US$250.

The Cubot KingKong 8 is a new rugged smartphone with a large battery and two additional LEDs, which means that the smartphone can also be used as a powerful flashlight. The other features are also quite decent.

Dell is offering a new, well-equipped monitor that is likely to cut a very fine figure in professional environments. The model is particularly wide and also curved.

Adata has presented its first external SSD in the SE920 that connects via USB 4.0, which theoretically allows for a bandwidth of 40 Gbit/s. In practice, the memory is said to be almost twice as fast as the new Samsung T9.

Sharkoon's latest gaming keyboard comes with a full three-block layout with 105 keys, red or brown Huano switches, fully customizable RGB lighting, as well as a handy cable channel located on the bottom. Macro recording is also available, with up to 20 profiles. The suggested price is 39.9 Euro (US$42.3).

Sharge touts its latest product as its most pocket-friendly MagSafe-style power bank yet. The new accessory is also backed to relieve the user of battery anxiety as both a wired and wireless back-up power source on the go. The Space Elevator also owes its unique style to an official tie-in with the Wandering Earth movie franchise.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be out for all buyers in early November 2023. NVIDIA has announced that it will be a DLSS 3 title from that first boot for performance enhanced by up to 1.8x on RTX 4000-series cards. The game will also be compatible with NVIDIA Reflex for potential reductions in system latency.

Samsung has started selling the second-generation model of its Odyssey Ark gaming monitor. The Odyssey Ark 2023 shares almost all features with its predecessor though, save for three minor changes.

The Biostar Z790 Valkyrie, Z790A-Silver, Z690A Valkyrie, and Z690A-Silver are being (re)introduced today as the best mainboards for use with the leading processor of the 14th generation Intel Core lineup, namely the i9-14900K. These boards offer multiple features, including DDR4 and DDR5 support.

The Nova 11 SE is now official in Huawei's home market. While the new handset has a refreshed design, it also has surprisingly few hardware upgrades from last year's Nova 10 SE.

Leica has just launched the new M11-P, the first camera ever with the Content Credentials standard integrated, which records encrypted metadata establishing the true origin of captured photos. This ensures proper credit to photographers and transparency about later edits, preventing misuse of photos. As expected, the M11-P differs from the M11 in its omission of the red dot logo, and features a sapphire screen plus 256 GB onboard storage.

Onyx has updated the BOOX Mira Pro, a 25.3-inch E-ink desktop monitor. The new Mira Pro should be easier to use than its predecessor thanks to a front-light system, which makes the monitor usable in low-light conditions.

Tecno claims to have solved one of smartphone photography's most pressing and potentially alienating issues with the latest results of its AI research. Universal Tone is rated to combine three different imaging 'engines' in order to recreate, tune and expose skin tones accurately, even in shots with multiple people of different ethnic origins.

Volkswagen has provided a sneak peek at the upcoming ID.7 Tourer, revealing images of the vehicle in a rather unorthodox camouflage. The German company confirmed that the ID.7 Tourer has a higher drag coefficient than its fastback counterpart. VW also shared some details of the spacious interior of the vehicle.

Measuring 65 x 30 mm, the Radxa Zero 3W uses the same form factor as the popular Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. It features a Rockchip RK3566 SoC, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, optional eMMC storage, and a microSD card slot.

Japanese company Linfiny is offering a new tablet with a particularly thin E-Ink display. Thanks to the large display, more intricate drawings or sketches can be displayed without the need for magnification or zooming in.

Released to mark two decades of innovation, the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is now official as a limited edition handset inspired by the SGH-E700, Samsung's first phone with a built-in antenna, which was released in 2003. Next month, this special Flip5 will hit Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the UK in limited quantities.

Colorful has refreshed its CVN B760I Frozen mini ITX motherboard to the CVN B760I Frozen Wi-Fi D5 V20. The new CVN B760I Frozen adds supports for Intel 14th gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh processors and DDR5-8000 XMP memory. The board features a 7+1+1 VRM setup and a frosted glass cover to keep them cool.

Announced last month, ASRock has officially launched the DeskMini B760 mini PC in Japan and China. The starting price of the mini PC is 34,980 Yen in Japan (around US$233) and 1,489 Yuan in China (around US$203).

Rogbid has launched a new smartwatch, the Rowatch 5, which is on sale at a low price thanks to a massive discount and, according to the manufacturer, can even measure blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

X (formerly known as Twitter) has outlined plans for new alternatives to its paid Premium version. The new Basic subscription tier is intended to become the only way to access features such as post editing or removal from the social media app, whereas Premium Plus (or Premium+) would be the only way to view certain sections of its UI without ads.

Volta has announced that its next "high-speed" charging accessory will launch via a crowdfunding campaign. The 10,000mAh VoltaGo power bank is designed to deliver fast wireless charging to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, although it is also touted to work as well with Android smartphones. It also incorporates a unique fold-flat kickstand and a USB type-C port to double as a wired power bank.

The A79 5G is OPPO's latest Android smartphone for the Indian market. A unique Glowing Feather Design finish is applied to a flat-edged, flat-screened device in two attractive new colors, which also boasts a 50MP main camera, dual-SIM 5G connectivity and expandable storage. The A79's 5,000mAh battery has faster-than-standard 33W SuperVOOC charging.

Sony has revealed a special even where professionals and enthusiasts will be able to “pick up and experience the latest mirrorless α and lenses,” giving credence to recent rumours of a November launch for the Sony A9 III. Online speculation and rumours point to a fast 33-MP full-frame sensor with the potential for LiDAR AF.

Onyx has started selling the BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro, a 10.3-inch E-reader with a colour E-ink display running Android 12. The BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro is now orderable in multiple markets, including the US, where it retails for US$649.99.

Gogoro touts the CrossOver as the first two-wheel SUV, thanks to its wide range of use cases and highly-configurable storage system. It features a total of 26 attachment points and a split seat that flips up to become a backrest and reveal a built-in luggage rack.

After unveiling the Infinix Zero 30 5G last month, Infinix has now released the 4G model of the smartphone. This 4G version of Zero 30 comes with the Helio G99, a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, a 108 MP primary camera on the back, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage.

The Mazda Iconic SP, a RWD RX-8-meets-Miata hybrid sports car concept, was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show and is slated to run on a rotary-electric drivetrain that will burn biofuels, hydrogen, or LPG. Mazda also confirmed that the vehicle could be made more compact, hinting that we could see it realised as both a four-seater RX-8 replacement and a Miata-like compact roadster.

With the Smini, Doogee presents an unusual smartphone that is smaller than virtually all current rivals with a 4.5-inch touchscreen. The device also offers 3D facial recognition, a fingerprint sensor and a 50 MP camera.

The SimplyNUC Onyx line has been updated to include cheaper motherboard-only options. Available as the NUC130XBi5, NUC130XBi7 and NUC130XBv9, the 4X4 motherboard all feature Intel Raptor Lake-H processors, as well as a minimum of 8 GB of DDR5 RAM and 256 GB of PCIe storage.

The R1 is one of a few mini-PCs that AOOSTAR sells. The AOOSTAR R1 measures 162 x 162 x 198 mm, relies upon the Intel Processor N100 and has various expansion options, including a pair of 3.5-inch drive slots and 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 ports.

Vinyl continues to grow in popularity year after year. The Rewind Cassette Player promises retro sound on the go in a compact Sony Walkman-sized metal case with several modern convenience features.

Dasung presents a versatile E ink tablet in the Not-eReader 133, which can also be used as an external monitor for a computer thanks to the HDMI input. With an economical and high-contrast E Ink Carta 1250 display, the tablet promises a particularly long battery life.

The ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY F1 EVA Edition is another limited edition gaming handheld by One-Netbook. Built on the same platform as the regular ONEXFLY, the F1 EVA Edition has a striking purple colourway with green accents and is available with up to 64 GB of RAM.

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Sound technology will allow wireless earbuds and headphones to play dropout-free lossless audio with low latency using a WiFi network. The new S7 and S7 Pro chips, expected to start appearing in devices soon, also offer vastly improved DSP and AI processing, which will enhance ANC and make awareness mode more intelligent.

Visionary.ai claims to be able to bring "extreme low light" video to smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with its IP. The company asserts that its software-based ISP can leverage the processor's upgraded power to achieve "impossible imaging tasks" using any smartphone camera, thereby bringing "true night vision technology" to the top-tier mobile device world.