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Anker has just unleashed a wide range of deals on its US website, with assorted coupons on the brand's fast-charging power banks, wall-warts and MagSafe accessories. There is also a "save $5 on every $100 spent" deal on top of that, although all offers are available for a very limited time.

Suunto has just augmented their line of open-ear headphone sets with the Sonic variant. Its Qualcomm internals confer some of the best advantages of the Bluetooth 5.2 wireless audio experience, aptX Adaptive, dual-device connection and cVc wind-noise exclusion for calls included. They also benefit from "premium" materials, "Enhanced Bass" and some waterproofing for under $150.

Despite ramping up production to over 15,000 cameras per month, Fujifilm has confirmed that it will be months before it completely catches up on the overwhelming pre-orders for the X100VI.

CheckMag Deal There isn’t much to differentiate between the Galaxy Watch Pro 5 and 6 Classic. If you can live without the latest and greatest, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is on sale right now with an unbelievable discount.

With few exceptions, the smartphones with the fastest wireless charging on the market are rated to do so at up to 50 watts (W) to date. However, the next generation of premium Android devices are now slated to go beyond this typical limit in 2024, with some adopting a "Pro" standard that might allow them to charge cable-free in 46 minutes or less.

Garmin is now selling the Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor in EU countries, including the Netherlands, France and Germany. The device was launched in the US in 2022 as a blood pressure cuff for clinically validated blood pressure and heart rate measurements. Features include Wi-Fi connectivity to save readings to your Garmin Connect account.

Leica Camera USA has announced that it will cut the ribbon on its latest flagship brick-and-mortar Store later in March 2024. The space, located in a famously trendy area of New York City, will also integrate the brand's latest dedicated Gallery on one of its floors as well as function as the destination for a boutique DSLR, lens or equipment buying experience.

Segway asserts that its latest line of robotic mowers is rated for the "flawless" maintenance of lawns of up to 1/4 acres thanks to new AI navigation technology for boundary wire-free operation. The Navimow i105N and i110N also boast in-house RTK chip-powered positioning and a Ride-on Boundary feature backed to help it cut lawns of all shapes with more precision.

Mobvoi asserts that its latest smart treadmill can fit into a remote-working routine as easily as it can fit into any home. It is also touted as a "simple, convenient" way to get into walking without even leaving the house with multiple intensity and modes. Its motor is rated for silent operation, and runs a "shock-absorbing" platform.

Eve is now selling its MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds in Australia. The smart home device, launched last year, is already on sale in Europe and North America. The gadget is designed to turn regular blinds into smart blinds, with Matter compatibility allowing remote controls from various smart home apps.

PVY has announced that its next e-bike, the Libon, will blend performance and endurance in a light-weight form-factor. It will do so via innovative dual battery technology, touted to give it up to ~160 miles of range. It is also projected to launch with a carbon-belt drive for potentially improved endurance with reduced maintenance.

CheckMag MWC 2024 serves as a launching pad for new smartphones and advanced technologies. However, many of these products might not be immediately available in the market. Below are the top 5 products that are currently available for either preorder or direct purchase.

CheckMag Mobile World Congress (MWC) serves as a showcase for cutting-edge technology, emphasizing tablets, wearables, and other mobile devices. This year, the event is highlighting an array of exceptional innovations, from bendable smartphones to transparent laptops. Here are the top 5 showstoppers from MWC 2024, guaranteed to impress.

Anker has announced that its SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station will go on sale in countries globally this March. The product has a 768 Wh capacity, can be recharged via solar panels and offers a 1,600W peak power output via AC. A more unique feature is the integrated camping light, which is stored at the top of the device.

The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be even more complicated to disassemble or re-assemble compared to its iPhone or Mac counterparts. However, as a prominent teardown vlogger claims to have found, the first-gen headset has something in common with its potentially more affordable Apple siblings: the dreaded anti-repair parts-pairing issue.

The Onyx Boox Leaf 3C e-reader uses an advanced Kaleido 3 e-ink display which, unlike most screens of this type, displays not only grayscale but also thousands of colors. Thanks to Android, the compact tablet is very versatile.

The "world-first's" e-bike with 5G has been unveiled at MWC 2024. Its ability to support "high-speed" mobile data will enable it to connect "seamlessly" to other Orbis bikes for advanced features such as real-time navigation, live-streaming and even video chats on a 7-inch display. The OEM plans to release it to the US market in partnership with Verizon.

Saramonic unveiled a new wireless microphone aimed at content creators. The Blink500 B2+ module includes a USB-C adapter, Lightning adapter, a 3.5 mm TRS cable and a 3.5 mm TRRS cable for wide connectivity.

Xiaomi has not only announced the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but also the corresponding accessories. These include a charging solution that is designed to enable particularly fast and wireless charging.

HMD has unveiled the plans for its "evolution" into a "multi-brand" tech OEM at MWC. They involve a summer of 2024 full of new releases, that for the next Nokia smartphone and "iconic device" included. The company also has something "for Barbie fans of all ages" in the works.

Apple is reportedly mulling the expansion of its wearables range with rivals for devices such as the Oura Ring - not to mention the Meta/Ray-Ban glasses - then again, they may be a long way off compared to others such as next-gen AirPods. To that end, the first-gen Ring from the Cupertino giant might lag significantly behind a Galaxy Ring rumored to make an imminent debut.

BLUETTI's latest product is a portable fridge-freezer and ice-maker rather than a generator - however, it still runs on the OEM's advanced LFP tech, and, as such, is the first of its kind on the market to do so. Furthermore, the MultiCooler Portable Fridge uses the same batteries as the new AC180T Power Station, both of which are available as rewards on BLUETTI's new crowdfunding page.

Xiaomi asserts that its new 14 Ultra becomes even more of a dedicated street photography machine with its new Professional Photography Kit. It confers a camera-like grip on the Leica-tuned flagship, and also doubles as a battery pack with the same 90W HyperCharge technology as the smartphone. It also features a customizable button and dial.

The Xiaomi outdoor security camera CW500 is now on sale in China. The camera produces images with a 3K resolution and can rotate 360° horizontally to capture a wide area outside your home. Other features include AI human and vehicle detection, app-based notifications and light and sound alarms.

A new poem every minute that cleverly contains the current time - the Poem/1 promises no less. To make this possible, the clock combines an E Ink display with a network connection and the poems are generated by artificial intelligence.

Once among the best-known mobile device names in its native China, Meizu has now decided that it is time to "go All in" on AI, thereby finally leaving "traditional" smartphones behind. The OEM has unveiled plans for projects such as replacing the anticipated 21 Infinity flagship with its first "AI device" by the end of 2024 and taking brands such as PANDAER along for this new ride.

Sharge's fastest and "coolest" power bank started out as a crowdfunding reward; however, it is now "finally" available to buy as a retail product. The Shargeek 170 is still rated to deliver an estimated 24,000mAh of power at up to 140W via USB-C, just at a new recommended price. It comes back down under $150 for limited time with an introductory discount, however.

The Beeline Moto II is a slim navigation system that can be used on various two-wheelers without issue. Compared to the previous generation, the display has become significantly larger and aluminum is used instead of just plastic.

AOHi's innovative modular cable set has now made the transition from crowdfunding to online sales via the OEM's store. It is joined there by the Starship, an up-to-140W "2-in-1" power bank rated for 40,000mAh of typical capacity. The accessories are available separately or as a bundle with early-bird discounts.

Razer’s Sneki Snek mascot is back to “Ssssave More Trees” in a new wall-mounted neon LED form. It allows the user to decorate their gaming space with the adorable character in full RGB, and is rated for a simple, "plug-and-play" installation process. Then again, its lighting modes and charging options are limited.

Fujifilm just dropped the second teaser for the upcoming X100VI, and in the few frames where it's visible, the lens barrel seems to have undergone significant changes compared to the X100V. This goes counter to previous leaks that claimed no changes were coming to the new lens.

Canon looks to be launching two cameras in 2024, with launch windows towards the end of the year. The EOS R5 Mark II will be an updated high-megapixel camera with 8K video chops, while the EOS R1 is stacking up to be staunch competition for the Sony A9 III.

Sony has announced that the latest version of its aibo new fourth colorway has been made available as a limited drop in the United States. The robot dog's Espresso Edition comes with an exclusive Odd Eyes mode as well as three years' worth of access to the AI Cloud Plan necessary for it to develop a "unique" personality and 'learn' new tricks.

IKEA is rolling out its new ORMANÄS LED lighting strip to more European countries, including the UK, France and Sweden. The gadget launched last year, offering dimmable white and colored lighting. Plus, the bendable light strip with a self-adhesive back is compatible with various smart home ecosystems.

The Husqvarna Automower 310E Nera and the Automower 410XE Nera robot lawnmowers have been unveiled and will launch in the next few weeks. The new models have many similarities, with an optional upgrade for virtual rather than physical boundaries. Features include app-based controls, adjustable cutting height and an EdgeCut tool.

A new business projector has been revealed by BenQ, the LW650. The model is similar to the recently released LH650, though it has a WUXGA rather than a 1080p native resolution, which should make it cheaper than its predecessor. Other features include up to 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness, support for HDR10+ and 1.3X zoom.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally tried out Apple's Vision Pro and compared it to his own Quest 3 in an Instagram video. The competition between Meta and Apple promises exciting innovations. The video shows the strengths and weaknesses of both VR headsets from Zuckerberg's point of view and allows speculation about future developments.

It appears as though the more expensive, “professional” Fujifilm X-Pro4 and the more flexible, affordable X-E5 are taking a backseat to the Fujifilm X100VI. The two interchangeable-lens cameras will allegedly not launch on the same day as the fixed-lens X100VI, despite sharing much of the X100VI's charm and appeal.

Volta asserts that its upcoming 120W power brick is for "techies" and gamers as well as travelers. It combines a multi-socket "~200-country" form-factor with the gallium nitride (GaN) III tech necessary for a combined up-to-120W output via USB-C. The OEM also backs its new Travel Adapter to debut with a compact form-factor and the potential safety boost of an extra fuse.

The Tangara is proving popular on Crowd Supply, a platform with 'over twice the success rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo'. Available for $249 and supposedly shipping in September 2024, the open-source music player draws heavily from retro Apple iPod designs and is available to pick up until mid-March.

For the first time since the launch of the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in 2016, Dyson is introducing a fundamentally new model. The unusual 'R' shape of the housing is intended to make the hairdryer much more versatile, while new RFID attachments enable numerous styling options.

A new Fujifilm X100VI rumour claims that the upcoming compact rangefinder-style camera will start arriving in the hands of buyers shortly after the February 20 announcement. The implications of this short pre-order window are good news for anyone looking to buy the camera at MSRP.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

Several improvements are on the way to the EcoFlow PowerStream balcony solar system. The company is already rolling out a firmware update with Solar DualCharge technology and plans to increase the AC output limit for the microinverter. Plus, EcoFlow has teased a new weatherproof portable power station.

The Mobile World Congress at the end of February will be exciting, as the Tecno Phantom Ultimate, a smartphone with a rollable display, will be presented, while the company will also unveil an intelligent robot dog and the Pocket Go gaming handheld with Windows and AR display.

YASHICA has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its Vision camera binoculars. The product has a 58 MP night vision camera with an f/1.0 aperture to help you capture footage in darkness. Other features include an infrared illuminator, digital zoom and a microSD card slot.

With the new X100VI, Fujifilm looks to be addressing a major flaw of the X100V — availability. The new X100VI will allegedly be made in China and receive substantial upgrades to its capabilities, including 6.2K video at 30 fps and 4K 60 fps video.