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The Redmi Note 12S has arrived and will be available in Europe for €289 in three colours. However, it appears that Xiaomi has re-badged the Redmi Note 11S, with the same display, SoC, battery and charging capabilities.

Xiaomi has brought the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G to Europe following its launch in Malaysia and Turkey. While Xiaomi has pitched the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G as a new device, it is just a re-branded Redmi Note 10 Pro that supports faster wired charging, right down to its reliance on Android 11 and MIUI 13.

The SF2000 is a new retro gaming handheld, albeit one that is priced particularly aggressively. Shaped like a Super NES controller, the SF2000 has a 3-inch IPS display, 1 GB of RAM and is said to be powerful enough to emulate GBA and GBC games, as well as other game libraries.

Cable Matters has released a desk mount to accompany the new Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Designed to work exclusively with Microsoft's new Surface Dock, the desk mount should prevent it from moving around on a desk and will allow you to connect or disconnect cables with one hand.

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Dock with a new model that supports Thunderbolt 4. However, Microsoft has removed the Surface Connect port in the process, among other changes, making the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock compatible with non-Surface devices.

ESR has introduced the world's first accessory that combines what might be the most popular and practical uses of MagSafe for the iPhone 12 to 14 generations. It consists of a 5,000mAh power bank that can also hold some cards for the user and act as a kick-stand at the same time. The HaloLock Power Bank Wallet will be available to buy from tomorrow (April 6, 2023).

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will be available from April 11 in India and from April 25 in Europe. The smartphone features the same Snapdragon 695 SoC as its predecessor but now features a 108 MP camera and increased RAM. OnePlus also announced the Nord Buds with ANC support.

XGIMI has announced pricing, availability and all specifications for the MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro, its latest 720p and 1080p projectors, respectively. Capable of creating up to 120-inch projections, the MoGo 2 series runs Android TV 11, delivers excellent colour accuracy and starts at US$399, although XGIMI is offering a US$50 discount on pre-orders.

Powkiddy has launched the X55, a 5.5-inch gaming handheld equipped with a Rockchip RK3566 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and a 4,000 mAh battery. The Powkiddy X55 starts at US$139.99 and has a 720p display, among other features.

Philips has started selling the 45B1U6900CH, a 44.5-inch VA monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 75 Hz refresh rate. The monitor also has various ports and a 5 MP webcam with Windows Hello certification.

The Nord Buds 2 have now been unleashed to bring active noise cancellation (ANC) and the latest Bluetooth standard to its line of mid-range OnePlus audio accessories. They are also touted to get the user in the groove with software-based BassWave optimizations, "all-day" battery life and large drivers with "titanized" diaphragms. They have been released for sale in multiple markets, with availability in more to follow.

Motorola's most potential-laden - and "Wi-Fi 7-ready" - Android flagship to date has finally arrived in Global Edition form. The Edge 40 Pro has brought its class-leading pOLED display and top-end internals with it to international shores. It also outstrips most of its competition with 125W TurboPower charging technology, and features triple rear-facing cameras, two of which are 50MP.

Sony has introduced a new pair of wireless earbuds. As expected, the WF-C700N has arrived ahead of the expected WF-1000XM5. Building on the WF-C500, the WF-C700N features active noise cancellation and is available in multiple colours.

AYA NEO is now selling the AIR Plus, a gaming handheld series that is available with a choice of AMD and Intel processors. All SKUs come with the same 6-inch IPS display, as well as a 46.2 Wh battery, hall-effect joysticks and front-firing speakers, among other features.

RedMagic has unleashed a number of its PC gaming range alongside the latest colorway for its 8 Pro Android smartphone on markets such as the US and Canada for the first time. The accessories include the brand's Gaming Mouse and Keyboard as well as its 4K Monitor. Most of them are available to order from the OEM's website.

Realme has now finally debuted its much-awaited mid-range phone in China. The Realme GT Neo5 SE arrives as Realme's answer to the Redmi Note 12 Turbo that launched a week ago, sporting the same Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and identical specs and pricing.

Huawei has released the Watch Ultimate in Europe, roughly two weeks after launching the smartwatch in China. Equipped with an LPTO AMOLED display and a huge battery, the Huawei Watch Ultimate is also suitable for diving and should be a more hardy alternative to Huawei's other smartwatches. Its flagship two-way satellite messaging system is missing from the global model, though.

Chuwi has refreshed the CoreBook X again, just over a year after introducing an Intel Comet Lake-U-based model. Now, the Chuwi CoreBook X is available with a modern Intel Alder Lake-U series processor, as well as 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 14-inch IPS display that outputs at 1440p in a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Asus and the apparel brand Acronym assert that their new version of 2023's ROG Flow Z13 is for creators and style icons as much as it is for gamers. Its heavy re-design adds a lot of extra metallic casing to the Core i9-13900H-powered 2-in-1's back-plate and kick-stand. The Z13-ACRNM RMT02 is also now the PC's highest-end SKU with RTX 4070 graphics, and is modded so as to act as its own bag at need.

Meizu has unveiled the vanilla and Pro variants of its new 20 series of Android smartphones today (March 30, 2023). The devices are now poised to take on others such as the Xiaomi 13 series and OnePlus 11 with Qualcomm's new top-end processor, at least 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 20 Pro also boasts fast wireless charging and triple rear 50MP shooters.

DJI has introduced the Goggles Integra, which has launched alongside the RC Motion 2 remote control. Both are arriving as accessories for the DJI Avata, the pair should be more comfortable to use than their predecessors and cheaper than previous accessories to boot, despite the inclusion of 100 Hz Micro-OLED panels in the DJI Goggles Integra.

Insta360 has joined its rival OEM DJI in being an action-cam company that now also sells its own gimbal. The Flow comes with its own AI to augment its in-built stabilization, and also to confer a third-gen Deep Tracking mode on the accessory. Its motors also act to "Rapid Deploy" the accessory from its compact, unfolded state for "1-step" set-up prior to shooting.

The new ZV-E1 is touted as the ideal camera to get started as a creator in 2023. It combines specs such as the 12MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor, flip-out touchscreen and Sony's new AI features from premium alpha-series cameras with increasingly classic features of the ZV series such as a "high-performance" integrated microphone with its own fluffy wind-sock and straightforward controls.

OnePlus has introduced the Jupiter Rock Edition of the OnePlus 11, its latest flagship smartphone. While the new edition features the same hardware as the regular OnePlus 11, it has a 3D microcrystalline rock design that should be unique for every unit shipped. While the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition is only available in China for now, it is rumoured to also be heading to India.

Philips is now selling the 45B1U6900C, one of two 45-inch monitors it introduced last month. The Philips 45B1U6900C features a 45-inch and 1440p panel with a 75 Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. The monitor offers various ports too, including twin USB Type-C connections with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 100 W Power Delivery support.

Anbernic has started selling the RG405M, its latest gaming handheld. Equipped with a 4-inch IPS display and a Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset, the Anbernic RG405M also has 4 GB of RAM, a 4,500 mAh battery and runs Android 12. Anbernic has priced the RG405M at less than US$200, with a US$10 discount on launch day.

AOHi's latest crowdfunding campaign combines wireless charging and a power bank into one product - however, it also purports to be much more than that. The OEM asserts that it makes for the ultimate grown-up toy, as the user gets to put it together themselves. This new method of "assembling your way to faster charging" is taking off on Kickstarter with nearly US$10,000 worth of backing already.

Abxylute has brought its first gaming handheld to market. Based around a 7-inch, 1080p and 450-nit display, the Abxylute promises up to 8 hours of cloud gaming between charges, as well as hall effect joysticks and triggers.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the first smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo also comes with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, up to 16 GB RAM and an optional Harry Potter special edition, among other features.

Lenovo has refreshed its Yoga 7 lineup to feature the latest AMD Ryzen 7000U processors. The Yoga 7 (14, 8) and the Yoga 7 (16, 8) feature largely the same specifications, but the Yoga 7 14 looks to offer more display choices compared to the Yoga 7 16. Both variants are slated to be available from May this year.

Lenovo has added a new Slim 7 variant to its Yoga line-up, touted as slim, elegant, yet performance-forward thanks to a Ryzen 7000-driven OLED display and dual USB4 ports. Accordingly, the OEM touts it as capable of some photo-editing as well as video-conferencing with a ToF-augmented webcam. Then again, there are no discrete graphics for its new high-end screen.

Lenovo is expanding its consumer lineup with a new high-end series. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i will be available in two sizes and powerful components like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 as well as miniLED screens. We were able to take a look at the new prosumer flagship ahead of its launch.

Lenovo has unveiled the Ryzen 7000-powered Yoga Pro 7, and its Raptor Lake-based counterpart the Pro 7i, each with a choice of either RTX 3050 or 4050 discrete graphics. The two new laptop variants also boast the same up-to-3K/120Hz 16:10 IPS display with "premium" business features such as a webcam with a ToF sensor as well as IR and a battery capacity improved on compared to the previous generation.

Intel has introduced the NUC 13 Pro, its latest mini-PC. The NUC 13 Pro comes with up to a Core i7-1370P processor, 64 GB RAM and twin Thunderbolt 4 ports, among other features. Pre-orders have opened for the 117 x 112 mm mini-PC too.

Fiido has introduced its latest e-bike as a 'city' model that comes in either step-through or step-over frame types. They are called the C21 Pro and C22 Pro respectively, and come with the same 250W rear hub motor and torque sensor. They are also both rated for top speeds of 32 kilometers per hour (km/h, or 19.9mph) and ranges of up to 80km, and come with early-bird offers such as US$200 off their RRP and a free smartwatch that unlocks its paired bike automatically.

ViewSonic has launched a new line of tablets pitched at creators who want a device just for writing or drawing on the go (or "pen tablets"), one of which is now touted as the most portable 12-inch iteration of this category on the market. The ID1230 is joined by 7-inch (PF720) and 10-inch (PF1020) counterparts, each of which feature advanced pressure sensitivity, multiple hotkeys and USB type-C support.

OPPO has announced that it will celebrate its third year of operations in Mexico by introducing its new premium clamshell Android foldable smartphone to the country. The Find N2 Flip will indeed bring its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4-beating cover display and high-end MediaTek Dimensity chipset to this new market soon.

ZTE has finally confirmed Nubia Pad 3D pricing. The Snapdragon 888-powered tablet features a 9,700 mAh battery, a 12.4-inch and 2.5K display and 8 GB of RAM. However, it can also create 3D content thanks to a special display layer and twin front-facing cameras.

Huawei has revealed when it will showcase its new flagship devices globally. Supposedly, the company hopes to release the P60 series globally, as well as other devices like the Watch Ultimate and the Mate X3.

Samsung has previewed the Galaxy M54, a new mid-range smartphone in the company's stock mid-range portfolio. The Galaxy M54 has a considerable 6,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 108 MP camera with OIS, and a promise of 4 major Android OS updates.

TCL'S CSOT display research group has been working on new technology that can reduce the bezel around a given mobile device's display to as little as 1mm on all sides. Now, the company has announced that this new panel type is ready for mass production. It is touted to boost power efficiency and battery life in addition to screen-to-body ratio in next-gen smartphones.

Samsung has expanded its range of mid-range smartphones, having already released the Galaxy A14, Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 this year. Now it is the turn of the Galaxy F14, which combines a modern 5 nm SoC with a 50 MP camera and a 90 Hz display, among other features.

Framework, the company behind the modular Framework Laptop 13, announced a new model today. The Framework Laptop 16 is a 16-inch laptop built around Framework's ethos of repairability and upgradeability. The Framework Laptop 16 includes a swappable keyboard and an expansion bay that can be used to upgrade the machine's graphics card.

The Dell Precision 5480 and Precision 5680 have launched today featuring Intel Raptor Lake-H vPro options and the latest Nvidia RTX Ada workstation GPUs up to the RTX 5000 Ada. While the 14-inch Precision 5480 offers up to a QHD+ touch panel, the 16-inch Precision 5680 can be configured with a UHD+ OLED touch option.

Dell has launched the Precision 3480, 3580, and 3581 mobile workstations with the latest Intel Raptor Lake processors and up to NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPU. Additionally, all three laptops feature wide connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 ports and FHD webcams with optional IR sensors for facial recognition.

The AOC AGON AG325QZN/EU is a high refresh rate gaming monitor with a 31.5-inch and 1440p VA panel. The AGON AG325QZN/EU is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, has four video outputs and a USB hub, among other features.

Anbernic has presented the RG405M, a 4-inch gaming handheld with an IPS display. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T618 and LPDDR4X RAM, the Anbernic RG405M runs Android 12 and has a 4,500 mAh battery that should last up to 7 hours of gameplay between charges.

Huawei has debuted the P60 series, which consists of the regular P60, the P60 Pro and the P60 Art. The trio rely on the same flagship chipset, large LPTO AMOLED display and 48 MP variable aperture primary camera. However, there are a few differences between models, including a silicon-carbon battery for the P60 Art.

Lenovo has announced the 16-inch Legion Slim 5 and Slim 5i gaming laptops featuring AMD and Intel chips and up to RTX 4070 GPUs. The notebooks boast 16:10 displays, optional 4-zone RGB keyboards, fast charge-capable 80 Wh batteries, a healthy mix of ports, and up to 32 GB/1 TB storage and RAM configuration.

Dell is introducing a whole range of refreshed Latitude 7x40 series laptops today. The new Latitude range is comprised of Latitude 7340, Latitude 7440, Latitude 7640, Latitude 7340 Ultralight, and Latitude 7440 Ultralight with the Latitude 7340 and 7440 also being available in 2-in-1 form factors. All models come with Intel 13th gen vPro CPUs up to the Core i7, 5 MP webcams, quad-speakers, and Dell's suite of business and privacy protection apps.