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Sony's "personal air conditioner" is getting more powerful. Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus is worn around the neck and is said to achieve a 20 percent higher cooling performance than its predecessor on hot summer days. In winter, the device can also keep you warm.

Windows 11 May 2026 Patch Tuesday rolls out KB5089549 today, pushing Xbox mode to all users and advancing Secure Boot certificate deployment ahead of the June 26 deadline.

The Radxa Dragon Q6A is a new single-board computer positioned as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, offering a great deal of versatility. It is powered by a Qualcomm SoC and features modern, ready-to-use connectors.

Narwal has launched the Freo Z10 Turbo vacuum robot in the global market. With smart obstacle avoidance, an all-in-one auto station, and 25,000 Pa powerful suction, the Freo Z10 Turbo is a flagship robot vacuum that starts at a particularly affordable price of just $599 thanks to a launch discount.

The Rollme VistaView brings a 13MP camera, AI assistant, and real-time translation to a $99.99 pair of outdoor smart glasses with 32 GB storage and up to 10 hours of battery life. They come in a single colorway - orange.

Garmin has confirmed pricing and availability for a new smartwatch. A budget model, the Forerunner 170 still features an AMOLED display, a gyroscope and up to ten days battery life, as well as a dozens of features missing from the Forerunner 165.

Garmin has announced the new Forerunner 70 smartwatch, which will be released worldwide in the near future. It arrives as a cheaper alternative to the Forerunner 170 smartwatch, with many of the same features. These include GPS, an AMOLED display and popular tools like Morning Report.

Casio’s latest Star Wars collaboration is finally available in the UK, bringing Beskar-inspired G-Shock and Grogu-themed Baby-G watches to fans ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie release.

With the Era Lite, PocketBook reveals an affordable e-reader with a frontlit E Ink Carta 1300 display with a pixel density of 300 PPI. The e-reader is as lightweight as a smartphone and supports e-books from a wide variety of sources.

A new and rather interesting AMOLED display is relatively compact, sports a high resolution and is even flexible. This screen can be used with a wide range of systems as well as SBCs such as the Raspberry Pi 5.

Zendure has introduced the PowerHub, a central control unit for the SolarFlow Mix series that provides comprehensive energy management, including EVs and heat pumps.

The Pi Slate is a new mobile system based on the Raspberry Pi 5. The device should be fairly versatile and practical for typing longer texts, among other use cases. The Pi Slate is available in several versions.

Retailers have started revealing the price of the ROG Strix XG129C. Listed in Australia and the UK, the Asus ROG Strix XG129C contains a 12.3-inch display, dual USB Type-C ports and an adjustable kickstand for use on a desk as a small secondary monitor.

The privacy- and freedom-respecting mobile OS by UBports is back with a maintenance release for the 24.04-1.x series. Version 24.04.1.3 focuses on fixes and small improvements, touching areas such as desktop apps, docks, and shutdown hanging problems, as well as general bug fixes and security updates.

Nothing has announced a color refresh for its earbuds, the Ear (Open). Originally available in white, buyers across the globe can now purchase it in a new light blue color.

The Hisense Vidda LightGo portable projector has been launched in China. This 1080p model features a laser light source with wide color gamut coverage. Plus, it has a built-in battery and an integrated stand, making it a truly portable device.

Four new Hisense Vidda C5 series laser projectors have been launched in China: the C5 Master, the C5 UltraMax, the C5 Ultra and the C5 ProMax. The range-topping model’s features include liquid cooling and a native 8,000:1 contrast ratio.

In addition to the 6.19.13 kernel, which comes with a patch for the "Copy Fail" bug, Parrot OS 7.2 comes with significant updates to parrot-menu and several other tools, as well as an alignment with the Debian project. Thanks to it, this release syncs Parrot with the latest Debian upstream updates.

The Xiaomi Gaming Mouse 2 is now available in China, and while it has an affordable price tag, the wireless mouse comes with flagship specs, including the PAW3955XMT sensor and 8kHz polling rate. Its initial price is CNY 349, around $31.

The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh is now official in China. It's a follow-up to the 5,000mAh model launched in early 2026. This higher capacity variant also sees an upgrade in charging speed, and it's currently available for CNY 349, around $51.

A new system effectively turns a single-board computer, as well as more or less any other small device into a laptop. This is intended to make it easier to work with. A corresponding camera kit is included with the CrowView Note 14 and allows for use cases such as image recognition.

Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei's Legacy is now live on Xbox, PC, and PS5, adding the Jin Dynasty civilization, an 8-mission campaign set during the Song-Jin Wars, four new maps, and two new biomes.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad featuring Intel Lunar Lake processors. Also available with up to 32 GB of RAM and an 86 Wh battery, the new ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 also features ultra-fast LPDDR5X RAM running at 8,533 MT/s and 1200p IPS displays.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC globally. Available with the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and 32 GB of RAM, the Minisforum M2 can be picked up for less than $600 as a barebones unit.

Lenovo is now selling a new 14-inch convertible laptop in North America. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14IPH11) can also be configured with an OLED display and comes with dual M.2 and SODIMM slots despite its size.

Minisforum has unveiled a pair of new NAS devices. Built around Intel's Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake platforms, the All-Flash S5 and All-Flash S7 also contain 10 Gigabit LAN and USB4 expansion.

The Hisense Smart Audio Glasses G11 have made their debut in China, and while they can be labeled as "smart glasses," they are more like audio glasses with some smart features. They are light in weight, rated for up to 47.2 hours of runtime, and start at CNY 1,189, around $174.

The GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro is a new mini PC from the company, and it’s powered by a dated Intel Core i5 13500H. This choice of processor appears to have kept the price low, with the barebone configuration costing $329.99, which can be further dropped with the special M3P15 coupon code.

Lenovo's latest AMD-powered 15-inch convertible is now available to purchase in Europe. Released with up to 32 GB of RAM, an 84 Wh battery and a 165 Hz OLED display, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15AGP11 also comes with a choice of Gorgon Point processors up to the Ryzen AI 7 445.

While sporting a wide range of fixes and tweaks as usual, the latest PrismLinux update, labeled 2026.05.05, also comes with a redesigned installer, GNOME 50 support, version 7.0 of the Linux kernel, xLibre migration, as well as a KDE Plasma-based LiveCD with Wayland and auto-login enabled by default.

Anker is kicking things off with the Eufy S2. The new robot vacuum and mop is available for pre-order starting today – including a free gift worth nearly €80. Alongside a wide roller mop, the Eufy S2 comes equipped with features such as a new room fragrance function.

Xiaomi is now selling its soundbar and wireless subwoofer in Europe. Set to be available in more countries soon, the Desktop Speaker Pro Set is comparatively affordable despite featuring built-in RGB lighting, EQ modes and multiple connectivity options.

Pisen has launched the new TP-D108 Bolt power bank in the global market alongside the TP-D178 magnetic power bank. The former boasts a 20,000 mAh battery capacity and comes with a built-in cable and a screen. On top of this, it offers a 67 W output through a single USB-C port or integrated USB-C cable.

Grand Seiko has unveiled the limited SBGA519 to celebrate 40 years of Wako-exclusive models. The 100-piece Spring Drive watch features an ivory dial, 44GS-inspired case, and launches in Japan on June 4 for ¥869,000.

Anbernic has refreshed its RG34XX SP handheld with a new model. Apparently more than just a visual refresh, the new Metallic Blue variant also brings a metallic finish to the RG34XX SP that was missing from its existing four colour options.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition has been unveiled globally. This new version of the recently released smartwatch has a colorful fabric band and comes with a dedicated watch face.

Seiko has expanded its 5 Sports Field lineup with four new automatic models, adding a bidirectional compass bezel to the brand’s affordable adventure-ready lineup for the first time. The 41mm watches arrive in bracelet and nylon-strap variants, powered by the familiar 4R36 movement.

CookieRun: Kingdom's Timeline of Fate update launched May 7 with Timekeeper Cookie, Ash Salt Cookie, a fractured timeline story, and new battle systems for Act 2.

Xiaomi has finally released its new budget gaming monitor globally. Equipped with a 1599R curved screen, the G34WQi 2026 also delivers 400 nits peak brightness and a fast refresh rate for £259.99 in the UK.

Huawei’s new Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition is now available in Europe. This special edition smartwatch is the first jeweled offering from the brand, with a titanium case and metal strap. Features include heart health tracking, eSIM cellular calling and an Emergency SOS tool.

With a 120 Hz 4K display, a 16-core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and open source firmware, StarFighter is one of the most powerful Linux laptops on the market. More than three years after its announcement, the laptop is now finally available at short notice.

Casio’s new AQ240E retro ana-digi watches are now available in the US for $69.95. The lineup features pastel dials, slim rectangular cases, and classic analog-digital layouts, bundled with practical everyday features.

The Huawei Watch Kids X1 Pro has launched globally. This new smartwatch has a detachable body, which can be converted to a camera with an accompanying accessory. Other features include satellite positioning, a health assistant and an SOS function.

Xiaomi has updated its high-end speaker line-up with a new package. Aimed at recreating a home theatre set-up, the new package combines the company's Sound 2 Pro and Sound 2 Max speakers with its Sound Wireless Audio Connector. The package is said to support spatial audio reconstruction, too.

Xiaomi has updated its Sound 2 Pro speaker with a new version. Still equipped with a metal enclosure and multiple connectivity options, the Sound 2 Pro can now be purchased as a twin pack despite Xiaomi offering four-way speaker pairing.

iQoo has officially launched the iQoo Z11 and the iQoo Z11x smartphones on the global market. With a massive 9,020 mAh battery capacity, a 144 Hz AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, and a 50 MP main camera, the brand-new iQoo Z11 offers an interesting set of features for a mid-range smartphone.

Lenovo has updated one of its lightweight 14-inch laptops with cheaper models. Still powered by Intel Panther Lake, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14IPH11) is now sold in multiple markets with the Core Ultra 5 322 or Core Ultra 5 325, on top of the Core Ultra 7 355 that was already available.

Xiaomi has revealed that it plans to release a new smartphone globally. Currently sold in India, the Redmi A7 4G will be available internationally in more colours than in India. Hardware like a 120 Hz display and a 5,200 mAh battery returns, though.

Google's Whoop competitor is here, promising first-class comfort and numerous health and fitness features for just $99. Fitibt Air is also compatible with the Apple iPhone and can be used without a subscription, even if a subscription is required for AI features.

Huawei has unveiled a new smartwatch at a recent global launch event: the Watch Kids X1. This wearable has an unusual flippable, twistable body, with cameras at the front and rear to make video calls and capture photos.