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Redmi has announced a "new record" for its current flagship K70 line of Android smartphones: 1 million units sold in just 14 days. The devices are also now backed to build on their reputation for "championship speed" with the imminent launch of the new Lamborghini Edition of the top-end K70 Pro.

Gigabyte has confirmed that 2024 versions of the AORUS 17 and 15 are on the way, and that, furthermore, they will be "Intel Core Ultra 7"-powered laptops. They are also touted to land as high-refresh rate gaming machines with custom cooling technology for their RTX 4000-series graphics. The AORUS-series PCs are also backed to come with extra AI features in this upcoming generation.

Garmin has launched the eTrex Solar handheld GPS unit with built-in solar panel. The internal battery can power the GPS for up to 75 days, while recharging during bright days can extend runtimes indefinitely for those tackling the Appalachian Trail.

Cyrusher has announced that it intends to take its e-mobility hardware even further beyond e-bikes at CES 2024 with its very first equally electric skateboard. The OEM will also demo electricified surfboards and even snowboards during the Las Vegas event, although its line of "professional fat tire electric bikes" will also be on show.

Kangsters Wheely-X wheelchair fitness treadmill has been awarded a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree. Bluetooth connected sensors allow wheelchair users to participate in esports gaming and practice cardio exercises.

Vuzix touts its new smart glasses as so well-designed they can be worn while working out or training. They are based on the OEM's Ultralite platform for a head-worn, hands-free connection to a smartphone or smartwatch. The new S-variants are also backed to eliminate some typical on-the-go augmented reality (AR) issues that might persist with other glasses.

Garmin smartwatch users can now search for live events via the Ahotu calendar in Garmin Connect. The database covers a wide variety of races, from 5ks to marathons in 187 countries. Once you have selected a race, you can use the Garmin Race Widget to tailor your training accordingly.

Valve has dropped one of the most-awaited updates for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) on November 2. It fixes many frustrating bugs and brings back community maps to the game. And so far, the community’s reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

The Rivian R1T has become the first all-electric vehicle to win the Rebelle Rally, which takes the crown as the US's longest off-road rally. The 2,500-km (1,553 miles) course crosses the Nevada and California desert, and racers must use traditional mapping methods to reach the finish.

German semiconductor and IoT systems giant Infineon, in collaboration with adidas, has made the Lighting Shoe prototype to showcase its sensor and power systems technology. The shoe, based on the adidas originals NMD S1, uses MEMS microphones and a microcontroller to ‘listen’ to music and create striking lighting effects in sync with the beats. Unfortunately, there are no plans to bring it into production.

World Rugby is introducing smart mouthguards with in-game alerts to detect high acceleration events that could result in concussion. This will help pitch-side doctors assess the severity of individual impacts as well as monitor long-term effects in players. An initial €2 million is being invested towards adoption of the new technology, supplied by Prevent Biometrics, and debuting this month in the WXV elite women’s competition.

Brooks has partnered with HP to develop its new Brooks Exhilarate BlueLine running shoes. HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology has been used to create an open 3D lattice for the midsole, labelled 3DNA, which supposedly creates a bouncy, propulsive feel. For now, it will be only released as part of a testing program to select Brooks Run Club loyalty members.