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Garmin has updated the Instinct Crossover Tactical Edition with a new model. Packing various upgrades like multi-band GPS and a built-in LED flashlight, the new model also adds an AMOLED display while retaining existing features that distinguish the Tactical Edition from its regular counterpart.

A new Garmin LTE smartwatch is now available. This model has a different design and several improvements compared to its predecessor, with features like two-way voice calling and support for voice commands. Plus, the Bounce 2 is available in more countries, including Canada and the UK, though its price has doubled in the US.

Tern recently unveiled its updated Vektron folding e-bike. Available in several configurations, it now features upgraded motors, the Bosch Smart System, and a belt-drive option for streamlined maintenance.

DJI has officially taken the wraps off its Mini 5 Pro drone with a 1-inch 50 MP sensor, omnidirectional LiDAR obstacle sensing, 4K/120fps video, and 225° gimbal rotation, starting at 799 EUR (~$947) and going up to 1,129 EUR (~1,138) for the Fly More Combo.

The Garmin Venu 3 smartwatch has officially launched. This new model comes with a range of new features, like Health Status and advanced sleep metrics, as well as popular older functions like the ECG app and a built-in flashlight. Two sizes with silicone and leather strap options will be released in the near future.

Already available in Cinnamon, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce versions, Mauna Linux gets a GNOME edition as well. Labeled 25, the latest refresh of this Debian-based distro comes with the 6.12 LTS kernel, OnlyOffice 9.0.4, Firefox 142.0.1, and a generous set of firmware updates, as well as many under-the-hood tweaks and fixes.

The Govee Pendant Light has been released in the US and Europe. Designed for use in a dining room or kitchen, it has three independently controllable light sources, offering a range of colored lighting effects. Plus, this Matter-compatible device is currently available with a discount at one retailer.

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted drawing sessions.

The Meizu 22 has launched in China as a compact Android phone with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. Prices start at CNY 2,999, approximately US$420.

The HiFi specialist Campfire Audio is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new edition of the Andromeda headphones, which receive an upgrade to ten drivers to appropriately celebrate this milestone. The manufacturer is also offering a limited special edition in gold and black.

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

The OneXPlayer OneXGPU Lite is now available to order globally as a new compact eGPU solution. Equipped with 80 Gbps USB-C and OCuLink ports, the OneXGPU Lite is much smaller than recent OneXPlayer eGPUs too.

Sharge Disk Pro combines a magnetic SSD that can be attached to the back of smartphones, gaming handhelds or laptops with an integrated fan and a docking station. The latter has a total of five ports, including HDMI 2.1.

TCL is launching new and extremely bright televisions. These are probably suitable for gaming, and HDR movies should benefit from the particularly high peak brightness. However, these new sets are not based on OLED panels.

GameSir has refreshed the G7 Pro with a new special edition model, just like 8BitDo and the Ultimate 2 before it. However, the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition adds full wireless connectivity support for Microsoft Xbox consoles, unlike the regular G7 Pro.

Razer has unveiled two new variations of the Kraken Kitty. The headphones with cat ears are available either as the relatively affordable Kraken Kitty V3 X or as the higher-quality Kraken Kitty V3 Pro with RGB lighting and titanium drivers.

The Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72, Flex EF-71, Pop EF-62, and Pop EF-61 projectors have been released in Europe. Each of these portable models has an LED light source, with the Google TV interface and integrated speakers. The range-topping Flex EF-72 offers up to 1,000 lumens brightness, with a tilting stand and integrated ambient light.

The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL keyboard has a low-profile construction and swappable mechanical switches. As a potential partner, the lightweight Burst II Pro wireless gaming mouse can connect using an 8K adapter. The new keyboard and mouse options will ship in various regions on October 13th.

The Epson Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670 projector is now available in Europe. This 4K ultra short throw model is equipped with a laser light source. Upgrades compared to the original LS670 include a higher dynamic contrast ratio, the Google TV interface and Sound by Bose speakers.

The Citizen Attesa H800 Full Sapphire Bezel AT8294-59E and AT8295-56E watches are available in the US and the UK. Each features the brand’s Eco-Drive, meaning they are powered by light. Plus, these radio-controlled timepieces will be joined in early October by a third, limited edition model with a blue-green dial.

Turtle Beach has unveiled six new controllers, featuring four unique Xbox colorways with glow-in-the-dark and lenticular designs alongside the RGB-powered Afterglow Ignite. The standout is their officially licensed Mario Bricks Rematch wireless controller for Nintendo Switch, sporting dynamic lenticular technology.

MasterBeast packs a 32-inch QD-OLED panel with full 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 240 Hz into a sleek aluminum chassis. A stand in the style of the Apple Pro Display XDR and a wide range of ports make the monitor particularly versatile.

RAM Random Access Mayhem has just hit full release on Steam with new bots, 20+ levels, a final boss, and storyline, launching at $11.99 with a 20% discount and a "Very Positive" Steam review aggregate.

Pulsar and Paper Rex have announced a new limited edition colorway of the X2 CrazyLight gaming mouse. Now available for preorder, the PRX Pacific Gold Edition features an ultralight 36 g shell, 32,000 DPI, and 8K polling rate and will be available in two sizes.

Xiaomi has begun selling a special version of its Redmi Pad 2 tablet. Called the Redmi Pad 2 Play Bundle, this version has a matte display, a rugged case, and a battery-free stylus.

Greedland leaves early access with new maps, Titan Mechs, base defense mode, and online co-op. The game has earned strong "Very Positive" reviews and comes with a 30% launch discount on Steam.

The Redmi A27Q has been refreshed, and the 2026 model updates the display of the affordable monitor with a 120 Hz IPS panel that sports a 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. The launch price is CNY 779, around $122.

Vivo has unveiled new Y31 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company’s new Y31 series consists of two smartphones: the Vivo Y31 and the Y31 Pro. The Pro variant is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a large 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. It comes in mocha brown and dreamy white color options.

What appears to be a Lenovo technical team just held an online question and answer session about the Legion Go 2 gaming handheld, and despite the hype surrounding the device, fans were left wanting, due to the lack of clarity about a shipping date and confirmation that SteamOS is not officially supported by the Legion Go 2. On the bright side, the team confirmed that Ryzen Z2 Extreme performance will improve.

OpenAI has unveiled GPT‑5-Codex, an improved AI coding agent designed for software engineers, featuring autonomous code review and software flaw detection, with multi-platform integration. It operates in a secure sandbox and includes safeguards due to its high capability in sensitive domains.

Emeet has introduced the Pixy dual-camera 4K webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 gamers and social media influencers who want to always stay in the frame. The webcam features AI subject tracking, 3-mic background noise reduction, and gesture controls.

LG has launched the Xboom Buds Lite and Buds Plus earbuds tuned by musician will.i.am, with graphene-coated drivers and adaptive EQ for optimal sound quality. The Plus charging case can be used as a Bluetooth transmitter for non-wireless audio sources.

Anker has released the Prime Docking Station (14-in-1, Triple Display, DisplayLink) in the US. This model was on show at IFA 2025 and is currently available to purchase with different launch offers at two stores. Features of the dock include a 140W USB-C upstream port, multiple 100W USB-C outputs and support for an up to 8K resolution monitor.

Waizowl, a niche esports peripheral brand, has announced its own take on the "world's first ultra-wide band gaming mouse." The Waizowl Cloud Ultra Nebula supposedly delivers a more stable connection by utilising UWB frequencies instead of 2.4 GHz.

The Timex x Todd Snyder Dylan Watch is a new vintage-inspired 34mm dress watch with black or olive dials, acrylic crystal, and quick-release leather straps, priced at $149 each.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has made its way to India after launching first in other markets. However, despite its affordable pricing, it will be going up against the cheaper Apple iPad 11. There's also the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which has better specs but costs a little more.

8BitDo has announced the expansion of its new limited edition wireless controller to more markets. Released to celebrate a major Honkai: Star Rail update, the new controller is an 8BitDo Ultimate 2 at its heart, but with a few touches to set it apart from regular models.

Huawei is now selling the Watch D2 Blue Edition across Europe and the UK, despite suggestions that the company would release the new variant later this week. Not only that, but the new model can be initially picked up with £30, €30 or 10% off its retail price.

TCL has launched a new K1 smart door knob globally. The company’s new smart home accessory features 0.3-second fingerprint recognition, passage mode, private mode, and an aerospace-grade aluminum build. On top of that, it offers app-based controls and up to 12 months of battery life.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is now available generally after being offered via a crowdfunding campaign earlier this summer. Priced at $699, OneXPlayer's first dual display gaming handheld offers a relatively unusual form factor that allows it to transform into a horizontal handheld as needed.

The Xiaomi Sound Party was officially introduced in June 2025, and now the wireless speaker is available to purchase. This new Bluetooth speaker goes for €129.99 in the EU and is available globally via AliExpress at $108.33.

The One UI 8.0 update is finally out of beta and will roll out to eligible users soon. The Galaxy S25 series will get it first in South Korea, with other regions to follow suit shortly after.

A compact, 21.5-kilogram copper housing is designed to cool both the processor and the graphics card entirely without a fan, dissipating 250 watts of power loss - enough to reach the performance of a mid-range gaming computer.

As a compact smartphone with an E Ink display that also supports color, the Bigme HiBreak Pro Color is designed to impress. The device not only offers a wide range of smartphone features but is also said to be ideal as an e-reader.

Colorful has shown off the Rimbook S1, a low-cost laptop for basic workloads. It features a 14-inch 16:10 screen, a 13th-gen Intel Raptor Lake CPU, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Grand Seiko has launched a new dress watch, the SLGW007, with a stainless steel case and the 9SA4 caliber. The watch features a textured, navy-colored dial, which evokes the bark of a white birch tree illuminated by the moon. Plus, it offers around 80 hours of power reserve and a leather strap with a three-fold clasp.

Redragon, the company most popular for its mechanical gaming keyboards and peripherals, has entered the mini PC market with the launch of the MPC745 — a rather competitively priced mini desktop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Radeon 780M.

Poco has announced a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M7 Plus will be available to buy soon. This variant will be a limited edition that will be sold by Flipkart later this month.

Beyond Sunset is a new boomer-shooter style title on Steam, with retro FPS gunplay with katana combat and cyberpunk RPG elements. Players get to unravel Lucy’s past in a neon-soaked world of gangs, corporations, and conspiracies.

The AGM G3 Pro, a new rugged smartphone with an extensive range of features, is now available for pre-order. It comes with a thermal imaging camera and boasts a long battery life.