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Google and its hardware division – a combination that, particularly in the smart home sector, is struggling to gain momentum. Now, the next Google I/O is just around the corner, and speculation is rife regarding Google's expected moves.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel Panther Lake processors. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz display, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 IPL can be configured with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and a 71 Wh battery too.

Carrying a fairly attractive price tag, the new Touroll U3 Pro is a full-suspension e-bike that promises solid traction and riding comfort in off-road situations. However, some of its features are – to put it gently – no longer quite up to date.

The Asus Vivobook 16SE 2026 is one of the first Intel Wildcat Lake laptops, and while its starting price is slightly higher than the MacBook Neo in China, it comes with a 144Hz display and a slightly larger 52.5Wh battery. The starting price is CNY 4,599, about $675.

RedMagic has launched the Deuterium Power Card Pro Magnetic Power Bank in China. This new charging accessory offers wired and wireless outputs, with a slim design and a larger display.

The RedMagic 11S Pro series is now official in China, and it essentially brings one key upgrade over the non-S lineup. RedMagic's new gaming phone line is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version, an overclocked variant of the current flagship SoC from Qualcomm. The starting price is CNY 5,499, about $807.

MagDac expands smartphones with both a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm headphone port, and can be magnetically attached to the back of a smartphone. Thanks to its round display, the hi-fi gadget offers some unusual features.

The Govee TV Backlight 3 debuts a camera with 4MP resolving power to record sharper images. The LED light strip accommodates TVs up to 85 inches and replicates nuanced images in movies and games. The new Govee smart light, promising greater brightness, is available now.

A 10 mm ultra-wide-angle lens for $66 – Brightin Star is hoping to persuade users of Sony, Nikon, Canon or Fujifilm cameras to make an impulse purchase. Despite its low price and a weight of just 132 grams, the lens is said to deliver solid image quality.

The Qrevo Edge 2 is a new addition to Roborock’s mid-range lineup. The robot vacuum is as slim as the brand’s flagship models and comes equipped with an extensive feature set.

GTA 6 is probably the most anticipated game of the year. The open-world blockbuster can now be pre-ordered from a first retailer, both for the Xbox Series X and for the Sony PlayStation 5. The price of the game is significantly more affordable than analysts and fans had expected.

The Honor Notebook X14 2026 is now available in China, and it's the first Intel Wildcat Lake laptop to hit the retail market. Its launch price is CNY 4,399, around $646, making it a direct competitor to the Apple MacBook Neo in terms of price.

The XPPen Pilot Pro editing console has programmable buttons, a joystick, and triple haptic dials to navigate timelines, adjust colors, and trim clips in popular video editing applications, like Adobe Premiere and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve.

Lenovo is now selling a new 14-inch convertible laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform. Also available with a 600 nits OLED display and 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8Y11 is said to offer over 50% longer battery life than its predecessor, too.

Lenovo is now selling the first AMD-based laptop featuring user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM. Also available with up to a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 can be configured with a 90 Wh battery and Nvidia RTX dGPUs, too.

Embers of the Gods launched on Steam as a free-to-play MMORPG on May 15 to a "Mostly Positive" rating — but a peak of just 121 concurrent players, alleged fake screenshots, and criticism surrounding the mobile port paint a way more complicated picture of its launch.

The ROG Xreal R1 are now available to purchase, and while they bring many improvements over regular AR glasses, they are priced significantly higher. The pre-order price is $849.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Featuring Intel's Panther Lake processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 also contains a built-in pen, full-sized arrow keys and classic ThinkPad features, even while weighing just 1.25 kg.

Valve is offering affected Steam Controller buyers a free standard-edition Steam game after a GLS shipping error reportedly sent some European orders to the UK instead of their intended destinations. Many customers are opting for Forza Horizon 6 as their title of choice.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with AMD Gorgon Point processors, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 can also be configured with up to 96 GB RAM, a 75 Wh battery and even a 120 Hz VRR OLED display in a relatively lightweight body.

A new and compact notebook promises decent computing power and could, at least in terms of form factor, be a viable alternative to the MacBook Air. The CoreBook Air 226V comes with an Intel SoC, and external graphics cards can be connected via Thunderbolt.

With its Cybertruck-inspired design, the Goko M6 is undoubtedly one of the most impressive robotic lawnmowers of the 2026 season. At its pre-launch, it can be purchased with a discount of up to 40%.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. A cheaper alternative to many other modern 16-inch ThinkPads, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 combines an Intel Lunar Lake processor with up to a 60 Wh battery and a 120 Hz display.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop under its ThinkBook brand. Originally slated to arrive in June, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 is now available to purchase internationally. Lenovo's Gen 6 model combines Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM without sacrificing future upgradeability.

This new device is based on an e-ink display, supports wireless network connectivity and could be suitable for building a custom smart home display, among other things. The M5 Paper Color also sports a microphone.

Bluetti has introduced three new system solutions for balcony power plants with its Balco series. The Transfer Hub allows portable power stations to be used as storage for small PV systems.

Thanks to its particularly far-extending arms, the brand-new Mova V70 Ultra Complete promises exceptionally thorough cleaning even in hard-to-reach areas. At launch, customers can benefit from both a discount and a free gift.

(Update: Early-bird deals with 25% discount and gift) The new Anker Solix Solarbank 4 Pro offers more than double the power and nearly twice the capacity of the Solarbank 3 Pro, while supporting solar input from up to 12 panels.

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. Available with up to 96 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, the ThinkPad P16S i Gen 5 also offers Arc B390 graphics via Intel's Panther Lake platform, optional discrete GPUs and even a 2.8K OLED display.

Presented at CES 2026, the Aetherion Pro and Max UST projectors are about to hit the market. Pre-order customers can currently still save up to nearly €1,400.

SwitchBot has launched the Lock Vision series smart door lock in the global market. The Lock Vision series consists of two models, namely the Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro. The Lock Vision series is advertised as the world’s first smart deadbolt lock equipped with 3D structured-light facial recognition technology.

Xiaomi has finally released its compact Bluetooth speaker in the EU. Sporting Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential has been priced at under €15 (~$17) in some parts of the Eurozone.

Lenovo has finally released the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 in North America. Equipped with LPCAMM2 RAM and Intel Panther Lake processors, the new 14-inch laptop can also be configured with up to a 75 Wh battery and a 30-120 Hz VRR OLED display.

Windows 11 Release Preview builds KB5089573 and KB5089570 landed May 14 with Copilot in Excel, zero-day patches, Shared LE Audio, and new IT admin AI controls.

At first glance, Krafted Edge looks like a closed laptop, but it is actually a power bank that is designed to significantly extend the battery life of a notebook. However, the manufacturer's claims should be treated with caution.

Seiko is expanding its 145th anniversary lineup with two new Prospex dive watches accented in signature Seiko Blue. The limited-edition HBC005 and HBB001 pair silver-white dials with vintage-inspired styling, while offering two distinct takes on Seiko’s modern diver formula at very different price points.

Casio's new MT-G MTG-B4000 series is now live for sale in Japan with carbon-fiber construction and Triple G Resist. Two variants are available: the B-1A at ¥176,000 and BD-1A at ¥203,500, both with Tough Solar and MultiBand 6.

Casio's new G-Shock GBX-H5600 series - now available to buy in Japan - is the first G-Lide with a heart rate monitor, featuring sleep tracking, tide graph, and solar charging at ¥44,000. The blue variant has already sold out on launch.

Dell has released a new 16-inch laptop globally. Sold with Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM, the Dell 16S can be configured with up to the Core Ultra 9 386H and a 120 Hz OLED display that outputs at 1800p (2.8K).

Dell has released a new 14-inch laptop for consumers. Built around Intel's Panther Lake platform, the Dell 14S also comes with a 70 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a choice between 1200p OLED or 1600p IPS displays.

Govee has released a new retro-style Smart Edison Light Bulb in the US. This G25 model has a globe shape, with an exposed, high-density COB light strip at its core. Other features include music synced lighting effects and support for Matter.

Alienware has released a new pair of 15-inch gaming laptops globally. Equipped with 165 Hz displays, the new Alienware 15 offers a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs, plus GeForce RTX 4050 and GeForce RTX 3050 as cheaper options.

The Govee Outdoor Cylinder Pathway Lights are now available in the US. These smart outdoor lights offer white and colored lighting effects, and can sync to music. Plus, they support the Matter standard and can be controlled with voice commands.

Govee has released its new PAR38 Smart LED Outdoor Bulb in the US. This smart light bulb is said to deliver up to 1,300 lumens brightness, offering a range of white and colored lighting effects. Plus, the dimmable bulb supports the Matter smart home protocol.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 has landed in North America. Available in Canada and launching soon in the US, the new 16-inch laptop combines a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice between five Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

Asus has finally started selling the ROG Zephyrus G14 in North America powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform. Equipped with a Core Ultra 9 386H processor and capable of providing more power to its GPU, the ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 currently lacks its flagship GeForce RTX 5080 variant in Canada and the US.

HP is now selling its compact keyboard PC across North America. Featuring a Zen 5 processor and a 32 Wh built-in battery, the EliteBoard G1a is far more powerful than existing options like the Raspberry Pi 400 or Raspberry Pi 500.

With a GeForce RTX 5090 and an 18-inch 4K display in a high-quality metal chassis, the Razer Blade 18 is one of the highest-quality gaming laptops on the market. Razer is now giving the flagship laptop two upgrades together with a price increase.

A new and affordable smartwatch promises a wide range of features, including offline maps, and is also waterproof. The Cubot GT5 has a price tag of only $96, making it quite a competitive model in the smart sportwatch sector.

A new 3D printer aims to make the production of 3D prints with multiple colors or filament types particularly easy and efficient, ​​even when using more than four filaments. The InfiMech MX 3D also utilizes inductive heating.