Launch

Motorola brought the Moto G72 to Europe shortly after the smartphone's Indian release. Sitting between the Moto G62 and the Moto G82, the Moto G72 has a P-OLED display running at 120 Hz, a 108 MP camera and a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, among other features.

Meta has introduced the Quest Pro, a high-end VR headset that relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Meta has baked in eye and face tracking too, although it seems that the Quest Pro does not quite live up to leaks.

Redmi has unleashed something it calls a Writing Pad on the Indian market. It has an LCD display and a stylus - and that's just about it. This spin on a tablet PC is clearly meant to be a gadget dedicated to note-taking or casual drawing, particularly as it does not even come with USB charging.

Lenovo has presented the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook, powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors. Available later this month from US$599, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook has a 16-inch, 2.5K and 120 Hz display, along with a four-stage RGB backlit keyboard and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

RedMagic is now offering a high-end gaming monitor in China. Equipped with a 4K and 160 Hz panel, the gaming monitor also features Mini LED backlights that deliver up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. RedMagic has included other tantalising features too, like HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C connectivity.

Philips has introduced the 34B1U5600CH, 27B1U5601H and 24B1U5301H, three similar monitors aimed at offering 'a new level of convenience and productivity'. All equipped with KVM switches and webcams, Philips has also included a USB Type-C docking station that can power peripheral devices at up to 100 W.

MediaTek has unveiled its new Dimensity 1080 mobile AP for cheap 5G smartphones. The 6 nm SoC features two Cortex-A78 cores, six Cortex-A55 cores, a Mali G68 MPU GPU and can support a single 200 MP camera sensor. It will debut sometime in Q4 2022.

The Odyssey Ark is a pioneering Samsung monitor in that it is a 55-inch monitor with a pronounced 1000R curvature and an imposing portrait mode. It has now arrived on the OEM's Indian webstore, bringing its height-adjustable (or HAS) stand and 165Hz refresh rate with it. It has also started with an introductory deal for its new potential buyers.

Sony Electronics' latest stand-alone condenser microphone is a relatively affordable new offering from its Pro Audio division; however, it has inherited design elements from higher-end and "revered" counterparts such as the C-800G. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that the new uni-directional mic will deliver high-end audio specifically optimized for voice recording at a more accessible price.

Toshiba TV has launched its latest M550K variant as a new 4K TV touted to go beyond "conventional LED" in terms of image reproduction, color-accuracy, depth and sharpness. The OEM asserts that the user will thus be able to "say goodbye to dull pictures and blurry screen images" with this upcoming big screen. It will ship with in-built REGZA Audio Power Pro speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos for "heart-shaking sound".

Hardkernel has finally started selling the ODROID-Go Ultra, its latest gaming handheld. Available in two finishes, the ODROID-Go Ultra has an Amlogic S922X chipset, 2 GB of RAM and a 5-inch display running at 854 x 480 pixels, among other features.

ASUS has announced that it has started selling two of its latest mid-range laptops in Europe. Both equipped with OLED displays, the Vivobook 16X OLED and Vivobook 17X OLED also feature a choice between AMD Ryzen 5000 and Intel Alder Lake processors. The pair start at €799, but more powerful configurations push prices up.

Oppo has expanded the A77 series to include the A77s, a 6.56-inch handset with a 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery. Also equipped with a Snapdragon 680 chipset, the Oppo A77s arrives with ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12, among other features.

Infinix has unleashed another mid-range smartphone. Building on the Zero Ultra and the Zero 20, the Infinix Hot 20 5G combines the MediaTek Dimensity 810 with 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Infinix Hot 20 5G comes in three colours and retails for US$179.90.

Google has started selling the Pixel Watch in multiple markets. Equipped with the chipset from the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3, the Pixel Watch also has a stylish design, is available for free with Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders and marks greater Fitbit integration within Wear OS.

The Pixel 7 has arrived and is already available to pre-order. Shipping with a complimentary pair of Pixel Buds Pro or money off the Pixel Watch if you pre-order before October 17, the Pixel 7 has many of the same features as the Pixel 7 Pro but in a chassis that is even smaller than the Pixel 6.

Google has finally presented the Pixel 7 Pro, its latest flagship smartphone. Equipped with Tensor G2 and Titan M2 chips, the Pixel 7 Pro is slightly smaller than its predecessor while maintaining many of its features. As expected, Google is offering handsome pre-order deals to tempt people to pick up its latest premium handset.

Tronsmart has announced a new, Mini version of its RGB-enabled Bluetooth speaker with an in-built power bank. The new Bang variant has 83.3% of the audio power of its inaugural larger sibling, as well as the same estimated max play-time; then again, it has a smaller on-board battery. It also drops proprietary Tronsmart multi-device connect technology and app support for a reduced asking price.

Infinix has confirmed pricing for the Zero Ultra, a smartphone that can fully recharge its 4,500 mAh battery in 12 minutes. Also equipped with the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 from the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Infinix Zero Ultra is available for US$520 with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Infinix has released the Zero 20, a mid-range smartphone powered by the new MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. Also equipped with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage, the Infinix Zero 20 will ship with Android 12 and Samsung's well-known ISOCELL HM2 camera sensor, among other features.

Google has announced that the Pixel Watch will be able to use its own first-party Home UI in advance. The full mobile device version of the same app also has a new UI now, intended to streamline access to a user's domestic accessories and equipment. It also has a dedicated automation tab intended to help make a home as smart on its own as possible.

The Simple Phone is aimed at those who want a smartphone free of interference from Google. Instead, the Simple Phone ships with SimpleOS, an open-source OS based on Android 11 that ships with F-Droid, not the Google Play Store.

Huawei has introduced the Nova 10 SE, a mid-range smartphone that fits some impressive hardware within its 7.39 mm chassis. Powered by the Snapdragon 680, the Huawei Nova 10 SE features a 108 MP primary camera, 66 W fast charging and a 90 Hz display.

Happy Birthday ThinkPad! On October 5, 1992, the first ThinkPad laptop was introduced, exactly thirty years ago. For the anniversary, Lenovo is introducing a limited special edition of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.

Google has unveiled the Nest Wifi Pro, its most advanced Wi-Fi router to date. Not only does the new router support Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, but multiple units can also be used in a mesh set-up. The Google Nest Wifi Pro supports the Matter smart home standard too, among other features.

The Pico 4 is now available to order, just over two weeks after its introduction. Starting at £379 in the UK and €429 in the Eurozone, the Pico 4 comes with pancake lenses, a higher resolution display than the Quest 2 and a larger battery to boot.

Xiaomi has started selling the Redmi Buds 4 Pro in Europe, starting at €89.99 until October 11. Equipped with dual drivers per earbud, the Redmi Buds 4 Pro supports Hi-Res Audio, the LDAC codec and should deliver 9 hours of battery life between charges.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Buds 4 in Europe, a cheaper alternative to the Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Equipped with 10 mm dynamic drivers, the Redmi Buds 4 also support ANC and should deliver up to 30 hours of battery life, among other features.

Asus has launched the ExpertCenter D7 D700SD small form factor PC with Alder Lake processors and a tool-less chassis design. The ExpertCenter D7 is built with durability in mind and meets MIL-STD-810H standards. The ExpertCenter D7 can also be configured with Nvidia GeForce GT 730, GT 1030, and Quadro T600 dGPU options.

Xiaomi has brought three new Smart TVs to Europe. All equipped with 4K panels and Google TV, the Xiaomi TV Q2 series also boasts 92% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and three HDMI ports, among other features.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Pad, a mid-range Android tablet that comes in two memory configurations and three colours. Available from €279.90 until October 7, the Redmi Pad features a large 90 Hz display and a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.

Xiaomi has revealed the Xiaomi 12T series, consisting of the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. Both equipped with tempting hardware for smartphone fans, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is more geared toward those who want a flagship smartphone without paying the current going rate for flagship smartphones. The Xiaomi 12T series is orderable from today with pre-order bonus, including a free Redmi Pad.

Xiaomi has introduced the Smart Band 7 Pro in Europe, where it comes in two case colours with eight watch strap types. Available from today, the Smart Band 7 Pro will cost €89.99 until October 11, after which it will rise to €99.99.

The Moto G72 has arrived following a short teaser campaign. Billed as Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone, the Moto G72 has a 6.55-inch and 120 Hz pOLED display, a 108 MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features. Sadly, Motorola has chosen a weaker chipset to keep costs down.

OnePlus has unveiled the Nord Watch in India, where it starts at INR 4,999 (~US$60). Available in two colours, the OnePlus Nord Watch has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, impressive battery life and IP68 certification, among other features.

HMD Global now sells the Nokia X30 5G in Europe and the UK. Available in two memory configurations and in two colours, the Nokia X30 5G combines a Snapdragon 695 chipset with a 90 Hz AMOLED display and three high-resolution cameras. The Nokia X30 5G is orderable now from £399 or €519 in the Eurozone.

The government of India has announced that the country's 5G roll-out has officially begun. It projects that the services will reach their full coverage by 2024, and serve three-quarters of the nation's population. Then again, only one carrier has activated its 5G network thus far, and it works in eight cities.

Edifier asserts that its latest bookshelf-type speaker is high-end in terms of its specs and features, yet set at an cost-effective price-point. The WiFi/Bluetooth/OPT/COX/AUX-capable S1000W has aluminum bass drivers and a titanium dome tweeter rated to deliver "Hi-Res audio", and can pair to at least 1 additional unit for seamless music playback throughout the home.

Anker's eufy home-security brand has launched a third-gen outdoor camera kit powered by its OEM's new BionicMind AI. It can be "taught" to recognize specific faces as friendly, and can even learn to "perceive" certain human behaviors as potentially suspicious. The new features are touted to make camera activation, user notification and footage storage within the eufyCam 3 system more selective, powerful and effective than ever.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11R in its home market. Already available in China, the Redmi Note 11R has a 90 Hz display, a Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. Also, the new smartphone bears more than a passing resemblance to the POCO M4 5G.

Ulefone asserts that its latest IP68/69K/MIL-STD-810G-rated mobile device, the Power Armor 16 Pro, is now the "world's loudest rugged phone". It has launched with a disproportionately large speaker that shoulders the conventional camera hump aside in an effort to live up to this "122 decibel" spec. The 16 Pro debuts with its OEM's inaugural TWS earbuds as a free gift.

LG has unveiled the latest addition to its MAGNIT series of TVs for high-end home media rooms at CEDIA Expo 2022. This new 4K variant will add a 136-inch form-factor to its line of super-sized micro-LED panels, and is rated to pack the processing power and AI rated to tailor its output to the type or genre of media to be displayed, from movies to NFTs.

LG has announced US-market pricing and availability for some of its most unique new TVs at CEDIA Expo 2022. They include the OLED Flex, the first 42-inch display that can convert between flat and curved modes. It is joined by the Posé and StanbyME screens with their super-unusual "Lifestyle" stands, not to mention the newest and biggest member of the OLED Gallery series.

Morefine has brought the S600 to Indiegogo, its powerful mini-PC that comes with the Core i9-12900H or the Core i9-12900HK. Also available with up to 64 GB of storage and a 1 TB SSD, the Morefine S600 starts at US$669 as a barebones unit with the Core i9-12900H.

Dell has introduced a new version of the Alienware Aurora R15, the company's high-end gaming desktop. Now equipped with 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, the Aurora R15 will be available later this autumn in North America.

The C3W Pro is the latest security camera from EZVIZ, of the Wi-Fi-capable form-factor intended to be installed outside. As such, it packs the OEM's latest color night-vision features, including automatic activation in response to movement. Its 1080p resolution and 2MP streaming mode allow it to hit a potentially attractive price-point.

The highly regarded Bavarian automaker is prepping the BMW i4 eDrive35 for its November launch in Germany, and the most affordable model variant of the sleek electric sedan will come with slightly less power and a shorter range than the more expensive BMW i4 eDrive40, which currently starts at US$55,900 in the US.

Bianchi's new e-Vertic series includes a wide range of e-bikes, from full-suspension electric mountain bikes to practical city bikes for commutes in urban settings, which come with a range of up to 96 miles.

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has debuted in Europe, starting at €1,299. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and a 120 Hz OLED display, the Mate 50 Pro should provide decent competition against current flagship smartphones.