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Casio’s mesh-strap AQ-230EM watches are now on sale in the US for $79.95. They are compact, feature an analog-digital layout, and a refined retro look, alongside a 3-year battery life (SR920W).

Huawei is throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at its latest 2-in-1 release. Equipped with a 14-inch OLED display and an official accessory that helps it double as a laptop, the MatePad Edge also hopes to rival the iPad Pro and Surface Pro with ultra-fast charging and a powerful chipset backed by a liquid cooling solution.

Huawei has finally released its alternative to the Find N5, Magic V5 and the Galaxy Z Fold7. Launched in China, the Huawei Mate X7 combines an impressive triple-camera setup with a new 5 nm chipset, stylus support, and an optional 5,600 mAh battery, in an effort to surpass its peers.

Casio’s AE-1500WHC-1AV and 8AV digital watches are now available in the US for $45.95. Equipped with bold colored displays, 10-year battery life, 100m water resistance, and a packed feature set, they deliver a lot of value under $50.

The new Casio G-Shock x Bamford 5600 brings a steel-cased update to the long-running 5600 line, mixing Bamford’s blue accents with the model’s durable build. It will debut at a Soho pop-up before wider release on December 9 at £279 (~$365).

The Alldocube iPlay 70 Max Pro is another new addition to the company's growing tablet lineup. It's powered by the Unisoc S715, has a large battery, features a high-resolution display, and supports 5G. There's expandable storage as well.

Citizen is launching three new stainless-steel Eco-Drive watches featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse designs in the US, each with unique dials and solar-powered tech. The lineup has varied sizes and Disney-branded packaging for collectors.

Sony Cyber-shot compact cameras stood out from the competition with their front slide mechanism that allowed users to switch the camera off with one motion while protecting the lens at the same time. A new compact camera is now bringing back this design.

Ollo Audio has unveiled the R1 closed‑back studio headphones, featuring heavy sound isolation, American walnut earcups, and user-replaceable parts. They come with a U-shaped audio tuning to give singers a lively backing track to perform to.

Motorola has officially introduced a new Moto G57 Power smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s new 4 nm-based Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, a 120 Hz LCD display, and a massive 7,000 mAh battery with 33 W wired charging support. Plus, it comes in multiple color options, including Pantone Fluidity, Pantone Regatta, and Pantone Corsair.

Debuting first in China, the Honor 500 series promises to deliver exceptional value. To achieve this, Honor has equipped the phones with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chips, ultra-bright displays reaching up to 6,000 nits, 200 MP main cameras, and 8,000 mAh batteries.

The Revolution X Unlimited is a very well-equipped controller now available in a special edition. This comes with a display, allowing relevant settings to be adjusted directly on the controller.

Chieftec has unveiled a brand-new m-ATX PC case dubbed The Cube. As the name suggests, the $80 case sports a minimalist boxy design with a circular vent at the front, mimicking the design of a subwoofer.

The Teclast P85 is a new affordable tablet that's powered by the Allwinner A333. It features a compact form factor, coming with an 8-inch display, and it has support for up to 1 TB of storage expansion. The launch price is under $100.

Rogbid’s Rowatch D3 smartwatch launches with a pressure-based blood-pressure system, TI’s AFE4950 ECG chip, and a 1.56-inch AMOLED display. The watch focuses on advanced health tracking while keeping standard smartwatch features and a $139.99 price tag.

Final has launched the UX1000 wireless over-ear headphones in Japan, featuring stain-resistant finishes, hybrid active noise cancellation, and special audio tuning to compensate for lower quality Bluetooth audio transmissions.

Sharp has just unveiled the Aquos MiniLED JP7000 series. This includes smart TVs in four sizes up to 75 inches, featuring Mini-LED and Quantum Dot technology.

Timex's new Peanuts x Q Timex Chronograph brings Snoopy back on a blue dial with character-filled sub-dials, a tachymeter ring, quick-release bracelet, and retro Q styling. The watch is priced at $289 on Timex's official store.

Xthings has launched the Ulticam IQ V2 AI-powered security camera in the global market. Designed to be used indoors/outdoors, the security camera can capture at 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution. Plus, it has a built-in spotlight, siren, and mic and speaker.

Xiaomi has started selling its budget-friendly and ultra-compact speaker in Europe. Available for ~$17 in the UK too, the Xiaomi Sound Pocket boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and hands-free calling support in a choice of three colours.

Minisforum has now released its MS-02 Ultra mini workstation worldwide. Available across Australia, Canada, the EU, the UK and the US, among other markets, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel HX processors with up to 192 GB RAM, 25 Gbps Ethernet and support for dual slot desktop graphics cards too.

The KDE Slimbook VII is a new Linux-based laptop designed to offer compelling value. Starting at €1,029 (US$1,185), the base model features a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, integrated Radeon 880M graphics, and a high-speed 165 Hz display.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm Tactical Black smartwatch is now available in the US. Recently launched in China and also on the way to Europe, this is the fifth version of the T-Rex 3 Pro. Aside from the minimalist colorway, this wearable is identical to the existing variants, with features like a built-in flashlight, GPS and route planning.

BenQ has launched a new ultra short throw projector: the LU895UST. This WUXGA model is designed for use in immersive entertainment venues, with a particularly short throw ratio and up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include a range of picture modes, wide color gamut coverage and a range of ports.

The affordable gaming controller promises some advanced features and precise inputs. Some additional input options are missing, but NFC and 1,000Hz polling are available.

The RC Mini AG is DJI's first true attempt at creating a pocketable remote control that can work with its high-end drones. Launching alongside its T55, T70S and T100S agricultural drones, the RC Mini AG spirtually succeeds the long-rumoured DJI RC Track while providing OCuSync 4 support among other features.

The Leica Q3 Monochrom has finally arrived, combining a minimalist design with a 60 MP full-frame sensor that omits a colour filter for enhanced photosensitivity. Its aesthetic also marks a departure from Leica’s typical design, opting for a fully monochromatic colour scheme.

Bluetti has finally announced the pricing and availability details for its newly launched Elite portable power station. The company’s new power station is relatively compact and lightweight, featuring a 128 Wh battery and up to 6 outputs. Plus, it has a built-in LED display and a 5 W LED light with warm, cool, and SOS modes.

Lava has introduced a new midrange smartphone, the Agni 4, in the Indian market. The device features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging.

Gigabyte has introduced the GO27Q24, a 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and 400-nit peak brightness. While pricing hasn’t been announced, its specs point toward a potentially lower-cost entry.

The Casio AE1700H-1AV, AE1700H-1A2V, and AE1700H-1BV watches have been released in the US. These three digital watches each have a round display, with a timer bezel made from aluminum. While it offers standard features like a timer, alarm and stopwatch, this model also supports the less common fishing mode.

During the recent pre-trial process, allegations against the publisher included using AI to devise legal means to avoid paying Unknown Worlds Entertainment their due.

The Wand Co., in an official partnership with Bethesda, has unveiled a wearable 1:1 Pip-Boy 3000 replica that runs the full Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas interfaces. It is effectively a functioning prop that, the company says, left Bethesda "with their mouths open" when shown the prototype.

More than ten years after announcing Zigbee 3.0, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) recently introduced Zigbee 4.0 and the sub-GHz brand Suzi. The new standard promises significantly longer range and enhanced security, but the announcement also leaves some questions unanswered.

The High Boy looks like a retro gaming handheld at first. However, it is actually a Flipper Zero and Interrupt alternative that is available to back on Kickstarter now for around $100.

Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the 3D One handheld gaming PC. The tablet comes with an 11-inch, 120 Hz screen capable of automatically displaying games, movies, and images in three dimensions and magnetically attached controllers sporting Hall Effect joysticks and touchpads.

The latest flagship headphones from British hi-fi specialist Bowers & Wilkins are now available in a stylish McLaren Edition. Featuring a dark-grey body with orange accents, McLaren branding and premium sound quality – including aptX Lossless support – this special edition doesn’t come cheap.

The P-Phone is a new, fairly compact smartphone with rather modest specifications. Powered by a special software solution, it is designed to be a dedicated backup phone in case your primary smartphone gets lost or damaged.

Minisforum has now released a compact new mini-PC after previewing the device earlier this week. Spanning 130 x 126 x 47.2 mm without compromising on USB4 or OCuLink eGPU expandability, the Minisforum X1 Lite contains a modern AMD Ryzen APU too, with a relatively affordable starting price as well.

The Typeframe PX-88 is a new project built around the popular Raspberry Pi Model 4B single-board computer (SBC). Also packing a 7.9-inch flip-up display and a 65% MX Cherry keyboard, the Typeframe PX-88 attempts to create a minimalist typing experience without compromising on the versatility that a modern desktop OS provides.

The Teclast P33 is a new tablet from the company that comes with a 10.1-inch display, a relatively large battery, and a stereo sound setup. It's currently available on AliExpress for around $84.

The Samsung Smart Keyboard is a new TKL wireless keyboard that supports Bluetooth 5.4 and three-way multi-device connectivity. Weighing in at 55% less than the Logitech MX Keys Mini, Samsung's latest compact Bluetooth keyboard also runs off a replaceable coin cell battery rather than Logitech's Li-Po equivalent.

The Doogee Anywise W1 Pro is a new smartwatch that appears to take design cues from another wearable. It offers a broad range of features, including offline functionality and an AMOLED touchscreen.

Capcom revealed in a Press Start Australia interview that it abandoned a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype, which was developed initially before Resident Evil 8: Village, because it was “fun to play,” making it diverge from the series’ survival-horror roots, and reworked it into the upcoming single-player Resident Evil Requiem.

8BitDo has refreshed its popular budget-friendly Ultimate 2C wireless controller with a new colorway. Now available for preorder, the latest variant sports a distinctive black finish with a transparent faceplate and green accents.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has faced intense player backlash, sinking to roughly a 1.7/10 Metacritic user score, contrasting with its 83/100 critic Metascore, as after users slammed its weak campaign, a derided giant-Michael Rooker boss fight, technical issues, and the admitted use of generative AI for in-game assets.

With the StorageKey Gen2, data can be accessed at a very high transfer rate. It uses a modern connector, while both active and passive cooling supposedly prevent throttling. Users need to provide their own SSD, which can actually be a good thing.

The latest feature phone from HMD Global comes with a whole range of rather unusual features, from an expandable charging dock for multiple phones to a water-resistant chassis with IP69K certification and even a programmable SOS button.

Aqara has launched the Hub M200 in various countries worldwide. Unveiled earlier this year, this multifunctional device can act as a Matter controller or bridge, a Thread border router, or an IR blaster. Other features include an integrated speaker and support for power-over-Ethernet (PoE).