Gadget

DJI has released the Osmo Pocket 3, a compact handheld camera that contains plenty of upgrades over the ageing Pocket 2. Not only does the newer model have superior battery life and faster charging, but it also has a larger camera sensor, an overhauled display and improved object tracking, among other changes.

Oukitel asserts that its new WP30 Pro can charge by up to 50% in just 15 minutes over USB type-C, despite the 11,000mAh capacity of its battery. That is because it is the first of its line to boast flagship-grade 120 watt (W) charging specs. The new rugged device also supports Android 13, 5G and a 120Hz refresh rate for its FHD+ display.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-order event for the Xiaomi Mijia Vertical Learning Lamp in China. The smart home device, designed for children, casts light upwards and downwards for ambient and focused lighting. You can control the gadget via a Bluetooth remote, voice commands and the Mijia app.

Anbernic has unveiled the RG ARC, which will be available in Single OS and Dual OS versions as the RG ARC-D and RG ARC-S. The Anbernic RG ARC series is clearly inspired by the Sega Saturn, for which it has six front-facing gamepad buttons.

The Sharp NEC NC603L Laser Projector has been revealed, following the recent announcement of the NC1503L. Both of the new models have been designed for movie theatres, with the NC603L offering up to 6,000 lumens brightness. Features include automatic brightness adjustment, an internal cooling system, and motorized focus and zoom.

Reolink has announced that all of its latest accessories "revolutionize" battery-powered home security systems with both solar power and "4K clarity" across the board. The line-up also includes choices of either Wi-Fi- or standalone 4G/LTE-connected cameras, as well as those with pan-tilt form-factors as well as those with integrated spotlights. These potentially never-charge security cameras are available from now.

Lenovo has made the Xiaoxin Pad 2024 official as its latest Android tablet. The slate is touted as a thin and light device with a "high-definition eye-protecting" screen, yet is also touted at the budget end of the market with a starting price of US$150 - or even less during its introductory sales event. It has launched alongside other gadgets such as a "stress-relieving" USB stick as part of the latest Xiaoxin series event in China.

The Garmin Public Beta 19.09 software for Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 bike computers is now available. The minor update includes just one bug fix, addressing an issue related to the GroupRide feature. Customers must use a different method to install v19.09 as the firmware is in pre-rollout.

Anker will shortly launch the Solix C1000 Portable Power Station in Europe, with discounts offered to early-bird customers. The power bank has a 1,056Wh capacity with ultra-fast charging; a full recharge takes less than one hour. Ports on the device include 100W USB-C and 1,800W AC.

Xiaomi is expected to shortly launch the Outdoor Camera CW400 in markets globally. The security camera captures images in 2.5K, with a full-color night vision mode. Other features include two-way voice communications, audible and visual alarms and smart human detection app notifications.

Several new iReader e-book readers have been released, namely the iReader Light 3, Light 3 Turbo and Ocean 3 Turbo. Two of these are already available worldwide.

More details about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 have emerged online, less than a week before the camera's official release. Not only have various product specifications leaked, but so have unboxing videos of a retail unit and US pricing.

The MagicX XU10 is another vertical-orientated gaming handheld based around a Rockchip RK3326S chipset. Also equipped with 1 GB of RAM, the MagicX XU10 has a 3.5-inch display, a 3,000 mAh battery and is available in three colour options.

The launch of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is just a few days away. In the meantime, a renowned leaker of all things DJI has published over two dozen pictures of the Pocket 2 successor, including a hands-on photo showcasing the camera's compact dimensions.

The HoloLens virtual reality headset, which Microsoft manufactures for the US military, has met with widespread rejection by soldiers because it can cause various physical ailments. There are now also fears that hacker attacks on the VR/MR headset could jeopardize mission security and the health of soldiers.

The X20 is one of ENGWE's latest e-bikes, and is rated for up to 1,000W of power and up to 93 miles of range (albeit in its dual-battery variant only). Now, it is also available at its best price yet on the OEM's website. It is unlocked through the use of a specific code at checkout for a limited time.

Xiaomi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Smart Door Lock E20 Wi-Fi version in China. The gadget allows you to unlock the door with your fingerprint, phone, or password. Other features include an integrated doorbell, unusual activity app notifications and a backup physical key.

Wacom is expanding its range of graphic tablets with integrated displays with two more models. Compared to the Cintiq Pro 27, these are significantly more compact and are thus also aimed at people who either want to use their system semi-mobile - or do not have enough space or even financial resources.

Xiaomi subsidiary Linptech has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Smart Curtain Motor C4 in China. The gadget is battery-powered, recharging via an accompanying solar panel for a technically infinite run time. The device lets you control your curtains with voice commands, an app, or a Bluetooth smart switch.

It seems that AYANEO is preparing to release two versions of the FLIP, a 7-inch gaming handheld that it recently revised. Now, the standard version has been re-branded as the FLIP KB to enable the release of the FLIP DS, a version with a small secondary display.

Meta Quest 3 is a new VR headset designed primarily for an immersive gaming experience, but is being utilized by early buyers in public spaces for very different purposes. The unusual use of Quest 3 suggests that Mark Zuckerberg's plan to make virtual reality headsets attractive to the masses may be working.

Storz & Bickel, the technology pioneer and biggest name in dry herb/cannabis vaporizers, has just launched the Venty, a new portable herbal vaporizer with a 20 second heat-up time, adjustable airflow, and an improved cooling for smoother vapour. It features precise temperature adjustment, including from an app via Bluetooth. The Venty is made with medical-grade materials and certified to industry standards.

DJI has now confirmed the date of its next launch event. Based on earlier rumours, the device next up for release is the Osmo Pocket 3, a handheld camera with a larger display than its predecessor coupled with improved optics.

The Kickstarter campaign for the I’m Back digital sensor for film cameras went live a few days ago, and met its funding goal in just 17 minutes, raising US$250k in its first three days. Further details of the device’s functioning have been revealed on the main page and FAQ section. The campaign will be live for another 46 days.

Qualcomm and Google has announced that RISC-V-based wearables with all the benefits of Wear OS might be on the cards in the near future. The two OEMs are currently collaborating on such a new platform with the emerging alternative to ARM and software support for the same. This new version of Snapdragon Wear might be just the tip of the iceberg for the wider integration of RISC-V throughout the entirety of Android devices.

The Garmin Edge 540 and Edge 840 bike computers can now receive Public Beta update 19.08. The latest software brings several new tools for GroupRide and ClimbPro, and you can now manually set your resting heart rate, which is used to calculate your fitness age. The update also includes various bug fixes.

A crowdfunding campaign is now live for the Tidbyt Gen 2 smart display. The gadget is highly customizable, offering hundreds of apps to display information like upcoming calendar events, the weather and what's playing on Spotify. Customers who pre-order the device via Kickstarter receive a 20% discount on the MSRP.

AYANEO is edging ever closer to releasing the SLIDE, its first gaming handheld with a slide-up display like the GPD Win 4. Still slated to arrive with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, the AYANEO SLIDE has now been shown for the first time in a series of hands-on pictures.

The Nano Play is a new gaming handheld based around a 7-inch display and a Zen 4 APU. Purportedly available from US$499, the Nano Play is said to offer a 165 Hz refresh rate and a 48 Wh battery, among other hardware.

The Anker SOLIX Balcony Power Plant RS50B is now available at Amazon in Germany. The kit includes new powerful 540W solar panels with a 23% conversion rate alongside the MI80 microinverter. Two further kits offer floor brackets and a storage solution with the SOLIX Solarbank E1600.

Powkiddy has refreshed its X39 Pro gaming handheld with a new colour option over 18 months after its initial release. The new Powkiddy X39 Pro retains all core features like a 4.3-inch IPS display and an ATM7051 chipset, as well as a 3,000 mAh battery.

Oukitel has reportedly showcased its latest smartphone as the first of its line to debut with the same ultra-fast-charging technology as some much higher-end Android devices. The WP30 Pro is also touted to sport a rear-mounted display as well as its main 120Hz screen, and to have a primary camera with a resolution that is also in triple figures.

The first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in the future, as Apple is now said to have new technology that allows its staff members to update a retail unit without even taking it out of its packaging.

DJI will unveil a third-gen hand-held mini camera later in October 2023, according to the latest leaked campaign assets. The official-looking branded posters are depicted as spilling the new Osmo-series tagline as well as the Pocket 3's main upgrades, special features and launch date. They include a new kind of inbuilt screen, a premium sensor and Stereo Recording for the upcoming vlogging gadget.

Qualcomm has revealed that it will cut over 1,200 jobs, or those of about 2.5% of its current employees, later in 2023. All of the affected staff members are located in the same region, although they will be obliged to leave their posts in two different facilities within it. Nevertheless, the OEM has announced its intention to keep investing in different business areas at around the same time.

The GSM Association's latest study on mobile internet use worldwide has concluded that over half of the global population now has at least one smartphone. Four billion of those people are estimated to use mobile data on those devices, although hundreds of millions still use alternative mobile devices. The number of people without access to mobile connectivity has also been found to have dropped precipitously since 2015.

Sharge has updated its Shargeek line of transparently stylish power banks with its most powerful variant yet. The new 170 also has a new "prism silhouette" design that puts 24,000mAh batteries to "mighty two-way fast charging" effect, being compatible with up to 140W USB-PD 3.1-capable devices and of powering itself back up by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. The Shargeek 170 also packs a new Smart Display and splash-proofing.

The HOVERAir X1 was known as the Hover X1 on Indiegogo, where it raised nearly US$2 million by the time its campaign ended. Now, the "pocket-sized flying camera" has gone to retail, albeit not at the same early-bird prices. Then again, it has a US$100 introductory discount on its new sales platform for a limited time.

Sharp/NEC Displays has unveiled the NC1503 projector, a model designed for portable and small booth cinemas. The gadget uses an RB laser light source to generate images up to 17 m (~56 ft) wide with up to 14,000 lumens brightness. Other features include a DCI 2K native resolution, various USB ports and less than 50 dB of fan noise.

Specifications for DJI's next Pocket camera have emerged online. To be sold as the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, the camera will sport a 1-inch sensor, a rotating viewfinder display and support for the 10-bit D-Log M colour mode.

Xiaomi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new Smart Home Panel in China. The gadget is a Bluetooth Mesh gateway, compatible with over 5,500 smart home products. The device features an LED screen with automatic brightness adjustments and three built-in wireless switches.

The I’m Back Film is a conversion kit that allows any 35 mm film camera to capture digital images, by placing a 20 MP Sony MFT sensor where the film would normally go, powered by a base unit that attaches to the bottom of the camera like a battery grip. In four days, the project will launch its Kickstarter campaign, where backers can order the complete kit.

OPPO has set the stage for the launch of the next major software upgrade for its Android smartphones during its Developers Conference of 2023. The event will also introduce the OEM's connected smart device ecosystem, not to mention its own generative AI model and latest development in health technology.

UGREEN touts its new PowerRoam 2200 as its best and most mobile portable power station yet, with a higher capacity and an increased U-Turbo max output setting compared to its predecessor, not to mention its own wheels. The OEM also asserts that the PowerZip charging for its LFP batteries goes as "warp-speed", and that it can keep nearly all home appliances going in an emergency.

The Sony IMX966 is now projected to debut soon in order to become the new main camera for smartphones powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It is said to have sought-after features, OIS included. The combination might be further bolstered by a new, high-res zoom lens from OmniVision for maximum effect.

The Displace TV is touted as the world's first smart screen that works without cables of any kind, and also without a conventional wall-mount of any kind. Now, its OEM has gone into more detail on the "vacuum suction system" that keeps it up instead, and what happens if it or the integrity of the wall behind it were to fail. This involves the "ingenious" safeguards inside the TV rated to let it abseil down gently rather than shatter on the floor.