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The Fanmu is a particularly compact e-reader that can be used as a music player. Now available for purchase, the device also supports a memory card and thus allows for the storage of different types of content.

EMEET claims to have thrown every quality-of-life tweak possible into its new pair of audio peripherals. The Airflow buds even have their own detachable boom mic for the OEM's VoiceCore dual channel noise cancellation for calls, not to mention UV santization built into a charging case that is also backed to confer prolonged battery life on the new open-ear buds.

The Rabbit R1 AI personal assistant is off to a flying start following its headline grabbing unveiling at CES earlier this week. The company has already sold through its initial first two 10,000 unit batches and has put the third batch up for pre-order

The Asus AirVision M1 may sound like a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, but it’s not a mixed-reality device. Instead, it’s a wearable display that equips FHD Micro OLED display tech and requires a connected computer or phone. With a proper connection, this high-tech eyewear can generate multiple virtual screens, allowing users to do many things in a limited space.

Swarovski Optik has presented the world's first smart binoculars. Thanks to a dedicated NPU, the binoculars reportedly offer powerful image recognition. The optical quality is also said to be decent, and photos and videos can also be taken.

With its long-range, high-payload design, DJI's latest drone is definitely not intended for normal recreational use. The global version of the FlyCart 30 (or FC30) is rated to fly for nearly 10 miles while "intelligently" carrying nearly 70 pounds (lb) in either Cargo or Winch mode. DJI also asserts that it can do so at high altitudes in extreme conditions, and can be monitored and controlled easily.

Apple is not exactly known for foregoing new generations of its own products. According to reports, however, the compact AirTags tracking systems may be an exception in this regard. This is a good sign for customers, but not necessarily for Apple.

The Purfree Lite Open-Ear Headphones are Haylou's latest foray into bone-conduction audio, and are now available to buy from online stores - for a limited-time discount, in some cases. They are thus touted as a premium take on their form-factor at a particularly affordable price, with a three-stage flexible titanium wrap-around wire to keep them in place, large drivers and IP55 ingress protection.

AOHi has announced that crowdfunding for a new generation of its innovative modular (or "splicable") cable has begun. Like its Future Creative predecessor, the Racing Cable can be put together to be longer or even to be type-A at one end via its custom extensions. It augments specs such as 8K video and super-fast charging with the USB4 standard in this iteration.

The Garmin HRM-Fit has officially launched in countries around the world. The new gadget has been designed for sports bra wearers, providing a more comfortable fit than other models. The device can track your heart rate, running dynamics, step count, and calorie burn.

The Jackery Solar Generator for Rooftop Tent, or the Jackery Explorer System, is on show at CES 2024. The new product is in concept form, with the company planning to go into production later this year. The solution comprises a vehicle-mounted tent covered in 1,000W foldable solar panels and a small powerstation to allow you to power devices off-grid.

Sony has revealed an XR head-mounted display with controllers for “spatial content creation” at CES 2024. It is currently in the preview phase, so it doesn’t have a formal name like the Apple Vision Pro. But Sony confirmed that the PSVR2-like XR headset will be available later in 2024.

Lenovo has announced the Yoga Pro Mouse, a cheap Bluetooth mouse that will be available at the start of Q2 2024 in the US. Exhibited in Las Vegas alongside Lenovo's dozens of other Legion, ThinkBook and Yoga products, the Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse has 6 programmable buttons, a 4,000 DPI optical sensor and Bluetooth Swift pairing, among other features.

HP has made some big claims for its latest consumer-grade peripherals, the new 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard included. It is joined at the latest CES event in Las Vegas by "the world’s most customizable Bluetooth mechanical keypad", a mouse with wireless charging, a dock with all the "essential" ports and another keyboard that is sanitizable as well as backlit.

ESR has announced that the next generation of charging accessories will include products compatible with the new Qi2 standard rated to bring a MagSafe-like experience to compatible Android devices. On that note, the OEM will also unveil its latest range of officially Apple-certified chargers at CES 2024.

Jackery has presented a robot on four wheels that promises particularly efficient use of solar energy and functions as a power bank. The model is also designed to operate automatically.

Fiido asserts that its latest product is the best and safest way possible to make a child's first two-wheeler electric. The Kidz is touted to address some problems the OEM claims to have identified with some balance bikes of its type, which include having a throttle and pedal assist, but in a way that can be controlled by a parent or guardian if necessary.

The AiDot brand WELOV asserts that its latest air purifier is a world first in that it is the first device of its kind officially approved to work with the Matter standard for smart home IoT and devices. The company believes that this is a significant upgrade as it allows the P200 Pro to integrate with Apple Health in order to keep on optimizing air quality even when the user is asleep.

The Xbox Series S Toaster has been launched at Walmart in the US. The new product mimics the appearance of the game console and can even imprint the Xbox logo onto your toast. Other features of the two-slice toaster include bagel and defrost settings and a shade selection dial.

The latest Garmin heart rate monitor, the HRM-Fit, has been leaked via online retailers ahead of its expected CES 2024 launch. The new model has been designed for a more comfortable fit for sports bra wearers, clipping directly onto the clothing rather than sitting alongside it. As well as heart rate tracking, you can use the wearable to monitor other workout metrics.

CheckMag The Fujifilm X100V is arguably Fujifilm's most popular camera to date. This popularity is mostly due to YouTubers and other social-media denizens, but the camera's compact size, sizeable APS-C sensor, built-in ND filter, and rare leaf shutter set it apart from the point-and-shoot competition.

AYANEO continues to tease the FLIP series online, which will eventually arrive as the FLIP DS and FLIP KB. The AYANEO FLIP will officially launch at the end of January, ahead of which AYANEO has revealed even more device specifications.

LG Labs has unveiled a number of peculiar projects in the run-up to CES, such as the capsule coffee machine that allows two capsules to be mixed or the tube amplifier with a futuristic-looking, transparent OLED panel.

CheckMag The Insta360 Ace Pro has a handful of rivals in the action camera space, and one of them is the GoPro Hero12 Black. Here are some of the features which give it an advantage over GoPro's camera.

Huawei is rumored to launch a new top-of-the-line smartphone called the P70 Pro Art with some of the most advanced XMAGE cameras made to date. They are now slated to include a telephoto lens superior to anything the OEM has ever produced in certain respects. It is projected to join an on-trend sensor type in the upcoming P-series flagship.

It's New Year's Day 2024, which means it's now time to look back on the mobile devices that withstood to the classic "scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7" durability gauntlet in 2023. JerryRigEverything host Zach Nelson also nominated the most fragile and most unique handsets encountered in the past year, as well as the easiest to take apart and put back together again.

Himiway has announced that it is headed to CES 2024, and that it will bring its latest electric bikes with it. In the meantime, the brand is teasing its plans to expand its offerings with new lines, the first-gen Ultra carbon-fiber variants among them. New Himiway e-bikes for kids, commutes and all-terrain riding will also become available in the new year - not to mention an electric motorbike.

The Honor Magic6 Pro is set to become the world's latest 'satellite smartphone' on its imminent launch. Now, a leaker purports to spoil its new spec in action, and to pit it against an existing device with similar capabilities. It seems the Honor version might be superior in some respects compared to Huawei's take on the technology.

The Retro Gaming Watch is a handheld in the form of a Game Boy Advance SP, which is very portable. The model also functions as a smartwatch.

The OnePlus Buds 3 will officially debut in the Chinese market on January 4 alongside the OnePlus Ace 3. As the successor of Buds 2, the new earbuds claim to feature good hardware with proper tuning, gearing them to “popularize flagship sound quality.”

iQOO has launched its first ever Watch today (December 27, 2023). The new wearable boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display powered by a custom OS for its health- and sleep-tracking features, and has the option of independent eSIM connectivity. The Watch is joined in its debut by new TWS earbuds of impressively long battery life for an attractive price.

In view of CES 2024, LG Electronics prepares to showcase their smart home AI agent that runs on multimodal AI technology. The bot is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 for facial recognition and functions as a pet monitor, a patrolling security guard and a moving smart home hub on two wheels.

The ROG Phone 8 series will launch alongside a whole new mobile controller with a whole new name, according to a new leak. The Tessen is slated to come with all the analog controls, buttons and triggers needed to make gaming on the go seem as close to a home console as possible. It may also aim for greater versatility with an innovative multi-mode design.

Samsung's next Galaxy XCover-series smartphone is coming to Europe, according to a new leak. It is tipped to hit the market with "nice" specs for its typically rugged category of Android devices. Nevertheless, it may also have an attractive price on its supposedly upcoming launch.

Humane has announced that the AI Pin will start shipping in March 2024. However, this shipping timeline is only for priority orders, and the AI wearables will be dispatched in the same sequence the pre-orders were received.

The Qoocam 3 Ultra is a "cutting-edge" new dual-lens action camera rated for super-high recording in 3D. Kandao's upcoming lifestyle vlogging device is also backed to take high-quality, instantly-shareable panoramic photos. It will debut during the OEM's CES 2024 showcase ahead of its 2024 release.

Customers worldwide can now order the new Xiaomi Mijia Label Printer thanks to AliExpress. The device, which launched earlier this year, can be controlled via the Xiaomi app thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. Other features of the portable gadget include inkless printing and custom shortcuts.

The Pocket 4 Pro is Retroid's most powerful gaming handheld to date. Available for under $200, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Retroid has started selling the Pocket 4, one of three gaming handhelds that it has released today. Available in one of six colour options, the Retroid Pocket 4 combines a 5,000 mAh battery with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and and a 4.7-inch display, among other hardware.

Anbernic has unveiled the RG35XX H, a horizontal version of the RG35XX Plus that it started selling last month. As such, the Anbernic RG35XX H will soon be available with a 3.5-inch display with enough power to handle PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS games.

Retroid is now selling the Metal Edition of the Pocket 2S, a compact gaming handheld that it teased over five months ago. Available with a modest launch discount, the Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition features the same overall hardware as its plastic sibling but with a more premium shell.

CheckMag As the holiday season approaches, e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular gift choices for friends and family. Below are 3 top recommendations for adventure enthusiasts, regular travelers, and even those needing a boost on challenging slopes, ensuring you find the perfect choice for everyone on your gift list.

The RedMagic 9 Pro can easily be mistaken for a "smartphone from 2030" thanks to its cutting-edge camera hump-free design - according to Zach Nelson, that is. Nevertheless, the new Android gaming powerhouse was very much in the present for the popular vlogger's classic battery of bend, burn and scratch tests - augmented in this case by putting the device's hidden selfie camera under the microscope.

Dangbei has announced that it will unleash the "next dimension in 4K laser home cinema" at CES 2024. The Las Vegas show will serve as a launch event for the global versions of the 2 projectors that will usher it in. The Mars Pro 2 and X5 Ultra are backed to introduce brand-first specs such as ALPD 5.0, and will debut alongside Dangbei's apparent answer to one of LG's more experimental monitors.

The Xiaomi CW700S, a new outdoor camera, is now on sale in China. The device has two cameras, allowing you to survey a larger area with up to 9X zoom. Other features of the smart home gadget include dual antennas, full-color night vision, AI movement detection and app notifications.

Dangbei has finally announced a pre-order date for its "thinnest laser projector to date". The Atom is also the brand's first Google TV device, and is also touted to be among the brightest of its emerging home theater category. It is also touted to pack many features of bigger projectors, ALPD, auto-focus and color quality included.

AOKZOE has finally confirmed launch pricing and a release date for the AOKZOE A2, a 7-inch gaming handheld that it showcased at the start of the year. While the AOKZOE A2 starts at $699 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, there will also be a cheaper Ryzen 7 6800U-powered SKU for $599.

The Xperia Pro-II is tipped to launch as even more of a camera phone than Sony's current Android flagship in 2024. The handset is also now believed to launch with a new camera hump containing something heretofore unseen in the mobile device world: actual manual zoom for a main shooter. Then again, the leak behind it is very much open to interpretation on the subject.