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The Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro is now available in North America and Europe. This new smart lighting product is designed to create lighting effects that match the content you are watching for a more immersive experience. The Matter-compatible product combines an HDR triple-camera accessory and dense LED strip light, available in two sizes.

Anker has launched the Nano Safe Charge Smart Charger (45W Max) (machine translated) in China. This accessory is designed for the iPhone 17 series with a single USB-C output, though it is compatible with many other devices. Features include an integrated display and dual folding pins.

Anker is now selling the Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool, Dock Stand) in the US. Also set for release in Europe, this accessory can be used to charge a phone, an Apple Watch and wireless earbuds at the same time. Other features include AirCool cooling technology and an integrated touchscreen.

In addition to moving from Chromium OS up to r138 (previously r132), FydeOS 21.0 comes with enhanced search filtering in the launcher app, a new rich content insert feature, improved screenshots, isolated web apps in kiosk mode, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes.

Logitech has finally released the MX Master 4. Available in three variants at launch and four colour options, the MX Master 4 makes various changes from the MX Master 3 and MX Master 3S that precede it.

Seiko and Bamford Watch Department have come together for the Seiko 5 Sports x Bamford Limited Edition, a 2,025-piece run featuring a teal skeleton dial, retro SKX-inspired details, and exclusive Bamford styling. Priced at £400 (~$538).

The Chilkey Slice68 HE is now available, and it packs an interesting mix of gaming and enthusiast features, including a cork damper, WS Flux switches with 3.5 mm of travel, and two slick Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired colourways. The new Hall effect gaming keyboard also delivers 8 kHz polling and a stack of Hall effect gaming features.

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, an AI that excels at autonomous coding tasks and tool use, with high scores in coding-related benchmarks like SWE-bench. On the other hand, the AI is less engaging in conversation and weaker in visual reasoning than competing AI models.

Jonathan Ive, formerly head of design at Apple, left the company in 2019. Now, with the support of his design studio LoveFrom, the designer has developed a lantern that reinterprets the classic design of a sailing lantern.

Featuring a resolution of 105 effective megapixels together with high frame rate of up to 112 fps, the Sony IMX927 CMOS sensor aims to surpass the competition. The sensor comes in both monochrome and color variants.

The NucBox M2 Pro S is a compact mini-PC packed full of ports and expansion options. Available for less than $300 at launch, GMKtec's latest mini-PC can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage from the factory too.

SwitchBot has introduced the Smart Video Doorbell for the CA, UK, and EU markets. The company’s new video doorbell is equipped with 2K resolution and offers color night vision as well as a 165° wide-angle view. On top of that, it comes with AI-powered detection, which is capable of identifying motion, people, pets, and vehicles.

Casio has released two new hybrid G-Shock watches in Japan. These smaller timepieces are radio-controlled with support for world time, and they also offer Tough Solar charging technology. Plus, the BGA-1100DC-1A and BGA-1100DC-5A watches have muted colors and a metal bezel.

OnePlus has announced that its next flagship, the OnePlus 15, will launch globally in a new dune-coloured “Sand Storm” edition. The model introduces aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) coating on the middle frame and camera deco, paired with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

8BitDo has finally started offering the Pro 3 in a rumoured fourth colour option. Perhaps even more vibrant than expected, the new version ships with a colour-matched dock and 2.4 GHz USB connector too.

As many as 5 Lego titles have been potentially confirmed, thanks to a banner being displayed early last week at the Zurich Pop Con, even as an official statement has yet to be made on the matter.

Anker has released another new accessory in the US: the Prime Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad). It is a Qi2 certified charger, with TEC active cooling technology, and is designed to fix to your car’s air vents. Plus, the charging accessory launches with an introductory offer.

The BatleXP Flip is a clamshell handheld aimed at playing retro games up to and including titles from the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation Portable catalogues. Available for under $75 in a choice of two colours, the BatleXP Flip is a dead-ringer for an Anbernic handheld, just like the BatleXP G350 before it.

The BenQ TK705i and TK705STi Home Entertainment projectors have been launched in Europe. They both offer 4K images up to 150 inches wide, at a relatively high brightness level. The only difference is the throw ratio, with the TK705STi short throw model suited to smaller spaces.

The Anker Prime Charger (160W, 3 Ports, Smart Display) is now available in the US. Also on the way to markets like Europe, this portable accessory has been launched with a discount. It offers various charging modes, with different power distribution, and further controls are available through the brand’s app.

MagicX has updated the Zero 40 with a fresh colour option. Offered as Emerald Green, the new MagicX Zero 40 variant comes in two memory options with a $71 starting price at launch.

CMF's first pair of headphones stands out from the competition with a modular design that allows for colorful customization. The Headphone Pro also have an impressive battery life, hybrid ANC, and an affordable price tag that the brand is known for.

Asus has introduced the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDNG, a new 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor that replaces the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG in many areas. Sporting a 1440p resolution and a 360 Hz refresh rate, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDNG sadly misses out on the versatile USB Type-C port found in the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG.

The Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) has been released in the US, and it will reach more countries in the next few weeks. The device arrives with a launch discount at the brand’s online store and Amazon. Features of the device include 140W USB-C outputs and 250W fast recharging.

The Boox InkSense Plus Stylus arrives as a replacement for the discontinued InkSense Stylus. The new stylus has a larger battery, smaller pen tip, and a g-sensor that automatically wakes it when picked up.

Silent Hill's publisher, Konami, is getting player ire for threatening to remove Deluxe Edition content that was mistakenly given to purchasers of the Standard Edition on Steam.

FiiO has announced the FT13 closed-back headphones, featuring lacquered purpleheart wooden earcups, and birch wood drivers infused with carbon fiber threads and wool fibers, that (supposedly) allow the finer details of Hi-Res Audio music to shine.

TASCAM has introduced the FR-AV4, a rugged 4-channel field recorder with 32-bit float audio and 133 dB dynamic range, without needing gain adjustment to prevent clipping. Designed for filmmakers, it features timecode sync for multi-camera shoots.

A new in-engine trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV debuted at the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct, showcasing the series’ return to classic RTS gameplay and setting the stage for its 2026 launch.

Zepp Health recently rolled out a new update for the relatively inexpensive T-Rex 3, which has already been the subject of review at Notebookcheck. We've just tried out the feature and are providing a first look.

The Vision Mini is a new display in the form of glasses. It is designed to offer impressive display quality even when on the go and is compatible with a wide range of playback devices. The model can also be used by people with visual impairments.

The Coros Apex 4 is a new GPS smartwatch which may give Garmin a run for its money in some aspects and is likely to appeal to demanding athletes. The watch also supports a color display, but uses rather specialized display technology.

Brick-and-mortar video game retailer GameStop might have found itself in a different kind of PR horror story as disgruntled players accuse it of mismanaging the launch of the Silent Hill f steelbooks despite having orders that were months in the making.

Evolve MVMT, a new ankle-worn fitness wearable, hit its Kickstarter goal in merely 4 minutes. The MVMT comes with real-time shock absorption, fatigue, and performance tracking for runners.

Casio's PRJ-B001B-1 has officially launched with a rotary guard bezel, solar power, Bluetooth syncing, 10-bar water resistance, and a paracord-style band. Case: 50.3 × 46 × 13.6 mm, weight: 37 g. It's priced at ¥25,300 (~$169).

Apollo Computer will release a second batch of Apollo A6000 Amiga-compatible systems on October 13. An additional twenty units will be sold at the Amiga 40 event in Germany. The all-in-one computer is modeled after the original Amiga A600.

PC Gamers still considering hopping on Silent Hill f's bandwagon can benefit from an impressive 25% discount for a Steam key, an offer that has been available to users since preorders kick in.

PlayStation 5 players might have to wait a considerable amount of time to be able to play, unlike PC and Xbox players who will have day one access to the title.

As a new entry-level drone, the new D18 comes with two cameras as well as a controller with a built-in display. It also has obstacle avoidance, which could help prevent crashes and subsequent damage to the drone.

Notebookcheck's Sasha Mathews reviews the long-anticipated sequel to Hades, following Melinoe fighting against the Titan Chronos himself in Hades II. The full 1.0 release is here as of September 25, 2025, bringing a very witchcraft-oriented system added on top of what made the first game so great.

A "control center for outdoor adventures", this is how Cubot advertises the Tab KingKong S. It’s a particularly rugged tablet that supports two SIM cards and comes with a powerful flashlight with three settings.

Corsair has packed a numpad, arrowkeys, F-keys, G-keys, a stream deck launch button, a rotary dial and even a mini-LCD on its new Vanguard 96 keyboards, while keeping the TKL-sized form factor. The regular Corsair Vanguard 96 goes for $179.99, while the Hall effect Vanguard Pro will set you back $179.99.

Timex has officially released the Atelier Marine M1a: a 41mm Swiss-made automatic dive watch with 200m water resistance, enamel dial, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, two strap options, and prices starting from $950.

The Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave) is now available in North America and Europe. This smart lighting product can throw colorful water inspired effects onto the walls or ceiling of a room. There is a wide range of presets to choose from, and the device also has an integrated Bluetooth speaker to play music or white noise.

With the Sound 2 Max, Xiaomi has introduced one of its highest-quality speakers to date. It features a metal enclosure, an optional wood faceplate, and four drivers connected to four amplifiers that offer a total output power of 100 watts. Multiple Sound 2 Max units can be combined to create a surround sound setup.

Energizer's new EnergyBook Pro Ultra comes with an extremely large battery at a surprisingly affordable price. The laptop promises long battery life, but this may go hand-in-hand with a not immediately apparent but nevertheless drastic limitation for business trips.

A new Steam game called Barkour, where you play as a secret agent dog, is heading to the platform this year. The game is currently being featured at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 and will soon have a playable demo in early October.

A Garmin wearable device appears to be affected by a serious design flaw in some cases. The problem can apparently be fixed very easily, but customers who have issues with the strap durability are advised to contact Garmin.

The D12 Plus is a new white label mini-PC sold globally with a choice of AMD Krackan Point or Strix Point APUs. OCuLink is also onboard, as is up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD from the factory.

AOC has started selling a new 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. Dubbed the Agon 6 Pro AG326UZD, the new DisplayPort 2.1-capable monitor is priced particularly aggressively against rivals like the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR.