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Xiaomi has now released the Redmi A3, a week after first showcasing the handset. Sporting a design reminiscent of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Redmi A3 comes in three colours and three memory options from as little as INR 7,299 (~$88).

The Baseus AirGo AS01 Earclip Earphones are new completely wireless headphones that follow a different concept than typical in-ear headphones and are designed to stay in the ear even when moving around a lot. The headphones are available at an affordable price. Several microphones are installed and a longer battery life is promised.

The N-One Nbook Air is a dual-screen notebook. The system has a particularly large screen, uses Windows 11 as the operating system and is now available.

Redmi has confirmed that it will bring its new Buds 5 to the Indian market soon. The new earbuds are already listed at a 40% discount off their listed MSRP, and also pack decent active noise cancellation (ANC) and battery life to drive their hype. They also come in a range of three attractive colors.

Apple has released a new version of visionOS, its equivalent of iOS or iPadOS for the new Vision Pro. It fixes the ultra-premium headset's famous passcode bug, by which a unit might have even required a trip back to the Apple Store to be unlocked. Nevertheless, its new ability does not compromise its security.

Nvidia has just presented a particularly economical professional graphics card, the RTX 2000 Ada, that runs on a modern "Ada Lovelace" GPU with a power loss of just 70 watts, making power cables superfluous. Thanks to 16 GB VRAM, the GPU is also suitable for AI applications.

Philips has unveiled its new 9000 series USB power bank in China. The accessory has a USB-A output and two USB-C ports supporting up to 140W PD 3.1 charging. Other features of the portable charger include a 27,000mAh capacity, a built-in color display and protection against problems like overheating.

Haibike has revealed the 2024 edition of its entry-level Trekking 4 e-bike. The latest model is available with step-through or step-over frames and has several upgrades compared to its predecessor. These include the Yamaha PW-S2 75Nm motor and a 720Wh battery for a longer range.

The Tesoro Neo X 2 Remixte from Cannondale is an e-bike with a decent range of features, making it suitable for use in the city as well as (light) off-road. Luggage transport is also possible.

Dreame has a new vacuum and mopping robot in its portfolio, the Mova G30 Pro, that mops with hot water and a roller, and also offers high suction power and a comprehensive cleaning station.

Volta asserts that its upcoming 120W power brick is for "techies" and gamers as well as travelers. It combines a multi-socket "~200-country" form-factor with the gallium nitride (GaN) III tech necessary for a combined up-to-120W output via USB-C. The OEM also backs its new Travel Adapter to debut with a compact form-factor and the potential safety boost of an extra fuse.

Xiaomi is launching its new AX1500 router onto the global market. The WiFi router, which has only been officially launched in China so far, supports WiFi 6 and mesh technology, offers four LAN ports and is likely to be sold at a reasonable price.

The Husqvarna Grand Pather 4, Grand Pather 5 and Grand Pather 6 e-bikes have been launched. The new touring models have suspension forks and 29-inch tires to increase ride comfort. Other features include a Yamaha motor with 85 Nm torque and a 720 Wh battery for the 5 and 6.

The Dell UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW) has landed in Europe and the UK. Also available in North America for over $400 less than its launch price, the UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW) features a dozen ports, including nine USB connections, and a high-resolution panel with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio thanks to IPS Black technology.

The Honor Magic6 Pro can now be ordered from an import dealer. The model has a fast SoC and impressive special cameras. High-performance wireless charging is also possible.

Signify has launched a new accessory for Philips Hue smart lighting in the UK and the EU; the product is also expected to arrive in the US this April. The piece allows for more creative lighting designs on your ceiling or wall. Currently, customers can only purchase the product directly from the brand via its online store.

The Motorola's Moto G Play for 2024 now available to buy as an affordable Android smartphone with an updated chassis. It includes a single rear camera, although it might be worthwhile at an on-trend 50MP in resolution. It is available unlocked via select channels from now.

The Tangara is proving popular on Crowd Supply, a platform with 'over twice the success rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo'. Available for $249 and supposedly shipping in September 2024, the open-source music player draws heavily from retro Apple iPod designs and is available to pick up until mid-March.

The Acer Chromebox Mini is the latest mini PC of the brand. It comes with 6W Intel Jasper Lake processors, supports up to 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, and can output three 4K displays at the same time. The company is yet to share price and availability details.

ViewSonic has launched the XG272-2K-OLED in the US, where it arrives with a 2.5K and 240 Hz OLED panel. ViewSonic has also included numerous USB ports and four dedicated video outputs, as well as some RGB lighting.

The Marshall Emberton II Patta limited edition has been unveiled. The portable speaker is a collaboration between the two brands celebrating Caribbean culture. Features of the device include two 2-inch drivers, a 20W output power and up to 30 hours of listening time thanks to the built-in battery.

For the first time since the launch of the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in 2016, Dyson is introducing a fundamentally new model. The unusual 'R' shape of the housing is intended to make the hairdryer much more versatile, while new RFID attachments enable numerous styling options.

A new Fujifilm X100VI rumour claims that the upcoming compact rangefinder-style camera will start arriving in the hands of buyers shortly after the February 20 announcement. The implications of this short pre-order window are good news for anyone looking to buy the camera at MSRP.

Apple's latest AI model is hailed as "revolutionary" due to its ability to perform tasks such as "Photoshop-style modifications" based on prompts processed using multimodal large language models (MLLMs). Accordingly, it is called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), and is rated to "manipulate" images at the pixel level.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

The Acer Predator Extreme PES017 e-scooter will go on sale in EMEA in the next few months. The new model has a 960W peak power motor and a dual-suspension system, making it suitable for rough terrains. Other features include a swappable battery, 10-inch tires and indicator lights.

AOC has detailed the AGON GAMING Q27G4X, a new 27-inch gaming monitor built around an IPS display. The AOC AGON GAMING Q27G4X also outputs at 2,560 x 1,440 pixels with a 180 Hz refresh rate and supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, all for under £230 in the UK.

Oppo is expanding its mid-range Reno11 series with the new Oppo Reno11 F 5G. It offers a 64 MP triple camera and a 120 Hz OLED screen and costs the equivalent of less than 200 euros.

Rocket Homes and Wayfair have announced that they see the Vision Pro's (astronomical) value as the ideal new platform for their respective sales apps. Accordingly, those with Apple's first-gen headset can now view their next dream home in virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) with Real Estate Search, then make it their own with the Decorify app.

Motorola has unveiled a new budget smartwatch in two colour options. Sold as the Motorola Moto Watch 40 in two colour options, the smartwatch is IP67 certified and synchronises with a popular Google health tracking platform.

Xiaomi has outlined plans to release a new Redmi A series smartphone. Arriving on Valentine's Day, the Xiaomi Redmi A3 4G will feature a 90 Hz display and a large battery, among other things.

JLab touts its latest wireless earbuds as an industry first in that they introduce Preferred Listening Response Curve tuning from Knowles to their market. The Epic Lab Edition buds also support the LC3 codec, Spatial Audio and "Smart" ANC. They are also Hi-Res Audio certified and are rated to get up to 56 hours of battery life thanks to their "dual-mode" charging case.

YASHICA has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its Vision camera binoculars. The product has a 58 MP night vision camera with an f/1.0 aperture to help you capture footage in darkness. Other features include an infrared illuminator, digital zoom and a microSD card slot.

Ulefone has announced that its new Note 17 Pro Android smartphone has the most premium screen of its line to date. It is available for just under $280 with its introductory discounts right now - then again, the OEM could have chosen a less indifferent platform for its relatively high-end display.

Anbernic has now launched the RG556, a relatively powerful gaming handheld that competes with the likes of the Retroid Pocket 4. Launching for $174.99 with Android 13, the Anbernic RG556 also has hall effect triggers and joysticks, along with a six-axis gyroscope.

With up to 240-Hz fast OLED displays, a selection of AMD Ryzen 8000 and Intel Meteor Lake, as well as the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 laptop GPUs in a thin, lightweight housing, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G series promises some strong equipment. Finally, the new G14 and G16 are also available in Germany.

vivo has unrolled the curtains on the vivo V30 smartphone. It’s the first global device with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, a 4 nm SoC with eight cores running at 2.63 GHz. Other specs of the new phone are similar to the vivo S18, but it has an improved camera configuration on the back.

Chatreey is offering a new and quite affordable mini PC in the AN2 Pro, which allows the installation of several mass storage devices and should offer sufficient performance for a number of applications.

Doogee is offering a new tablet in the T30S, a relatively compact model that is said to allow high-resolution playback of media content from various streaming providers.

Philips has outlined full details for four new monitors to be sold under its E1 series. Available for under £150 in the UK and under €170 in the Eurozone, the new Philips E1 series features 1080p and 100 Hz panels, plus USB 3.2 ports.

A new leak purports that the juicy upgrades coming with the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will come with a price increase. Allegedly, the updated compact rangefinder-style camera will now cost about the same as the flagship X-T5 or a Fujifilm X-S20 and a kit lens — still less than some sellers wanted for the X100V.

Tianbao, internationally known as AOOSTAR, has launched the GOD88 gaming mini PC in China. It's a successor to the GOD78 that debuted last year. But not much has changed, with the only noticeable difference being the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. The other specs of the tiny gaming computer are identical, including the same Cyberpunk-themed design and USB 4 connectivity.

The Rogbid M5 is a new smartwatch advertised with numerous features for a relatively low price tag. The display is based on AMOLED technology and promises strong color reproduction.

The Xiaomi BE 3600 is a new and cheap router now available outside China, namely in North America, Europe, the UK, India, Japan and Australia. It is WiFi 7 capable and so promises high and stable data transfer speeds. Establishing mesh systems are also said to be easy, with customers also being able to integrate the router into existing wireless network infrastructure.

The latest flagship AV receiver from Marantz is clearly aimed at demanding home cinema enthusiasts with complex setups, for the Cinema 30 can drive up to 13 speakers, plus four subwoofers, and can be connected to three 8K televisions simultaneously.

Skylight aims to simplify the distribution of household chores, meal planning and the organisation of appointments by simply packing the family calendar onto a 27-inch touchscreen, which can also be managed via the corresponding smartphone app.

Following the popularity of the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition of the Xbox Wireless Controller, Microsoft is expanding the collection with six new colors that combine the swirl pattern with some more colorful accents.

AOC has lifted the lid on the Q27G3Z/D, a new 1440p IPS gaming monitor. Measuring 27-inches across, the AOC Q27G3Z/D also delivers a 260 Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness, among other features.

It only took eight months, but ASUS is now selling the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD in Europe. Following a 2023 launch in other markets, the monitor's European introduction coincides with a Chinese release of the MPG 491CQP QD-OLED with which it shares a Samsung Display panel.

AYANEO has now opened orders for the NEXT Lite, another 7-inch gaming handheld but one that relies upon older AMD Renoir-U series APUs instead of much newer and more powerful alternatives. As a result, the AYANEO NEXT Lite starts at $299 with 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage and a choice between HoloISO or Windows 11 installations.