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A robotic arm that is still relatively affordable for private users and makers is said to offer very precise control and can also handle somewhat heavier payloads. This gadget can be programmed various ways, and it supposedly sports an open-source concept.

Asus has finally released its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the UK. Equipped with a Radeon 8060S iGPU and Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA ships with a 165 Hz display and a 73 Wh battery, too.

MSI has unveiled two new gaming monitors backed by Tandem OLED and 4th Gen QD-OLED technologies. Launched globally, the MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 and MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 output at 4K and 240 Hz with 1,000 nits peak brightness. MSI's new MAG series monitor is selling in the Eurozone, too.

SNK has launched the Metal Slug 30th anniversary project, teasing a series reboot with new games in development under the "Mission Reboot" banner.

Canon is set to launch a brand new, particularly compact full-frame camera this week. A reliable source reveals the launch date and the most important details of the Canon EOS R6 V's features in advance.

The Flow 2, a new flagship robot vacuum cleaner, went on sale today. Not only does it start with a discount, but it also promises particularly thorough floor cleaning thanks to its 60 °C hot water mopping system.

The Qrevo S Pro is a brand-new robot mop-vac combo from Roborock. It is the successor to one of the company’s best-selling models and launches at an affordable price.

GoPro is now selling two new action cameras. Available globally, the GoPro Mission 1 and GoPro Mission 1 Pro feature 1-inch camera sensors with Open Gate video support. Both action cameras maintain compatibility with Enduro 2 batteries, too.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be releasing a new budget smartphone globally. Equipped with up to 256 GB of storage, the Poco M8s also features a 144 Hz display and a 50 MP camera despite its sub $200 launch price.

Huawei has announced a new luxury smartwatch that doubles as a piece of high-end jewelry. Marketed at women, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition also boasts premium features and a heavy price tag to match.

The Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS edition is now official in China. This new MacBook Air rival weighs around 2.86 pounds, measures 14.5mm at its thinnest, and sports a 14.2-inch OLED display. The starting price is around $968.

The Yidimu is a new high-resolution 3D printer designed to stand out with its ability to produce highly detailed models. It also boasts a range of compelling features and is currently available at a significant discount.

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro smartwatches have been launched in China. These two models offer several upgrades compared to their predecessors, including a micro-stretching function and more accurate heart rate monitoring. Plus, they are described by the brand as lightweight and ultra-thin.

The Govee Table Lamp Classic is now available in North America and Europe. This portable smart light has a simple design, with a multi-segment LED light source delivering dimmable white and colored lighting effects. Plus, it supports the Matter smart home protocol for a broad range of integrations.

With a powerful 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, an LTPO AMOLED display and a 6,500 mAh battery in a particularly thin body, the Huawei Pura 90 is set to achieve a strong price-performance ratio.

In addition to a brand new foldable, the Pura X Max, Huawei has announced two new colors for the 2025 Pura X. The new colors are trendy and bring the available color options to seven.

The Huawei Watch Buds 2 is not only a high-quality smartwatch with a 3,000 nits bright AMOLED display and titanium bezel, but also houses completely wireless earbuds so that they are always available.

The latest camera flagship smartphone from Huawei is here, and starts with the periscope telephoto camera with the largest 200 MP sensor of all smartphones. The main camera combines an equally large sensor with a variable aperture.

The Huawei Pura X Max is here, and presents itself as one of the most unusual foldable smartphones in the world. With its particularly wide display, the format is reminiscent of the Apple iPhone Fold, a stylus turns the smartphone into a mini tablet and the triple camera is also impressive.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow launches April 21, 2026, on iOS and Android as a free roguelite RPG from Square Enix and KLabGames, featuring randomised Blessing runs and four-player co-op.

Quite affordable and relatively light, Xiaomi brings a new vacuum cleaner to more markets with the Vacuum Cleaner P30. The model is also well suited for quick cleanups. Thanks to its low weight, the Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner P30 should not only be suitable for floors but also for cleaning furniture.

A new, particularly compact single-board computer supports both wired network connections as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The necessary electronics for battery operation are already integrated.

Quite affordable and equipped with offline maps, the new G9 smartwatch aims to impress with a strong price-performance ratio and an AMOLED display. The G9 is also designed for use while swimming.

With its new vacuum cleaner, Xiaomi is likely to pose a serious challenge to Dyson. The model features automatic dust detection and is said to offer particularly long battery life. A multi-stage filtration system is also included, which should help capture fine dust especially effectively. Several attachments are available as well.

A new, particularly compact kit can convert a conventional bicycle into an e-bike, potentially offering significant cost savings. It is marketed as lightweight, a feature likely to be especially important for its target audience.

The OnePlus Buds Ace 3 has been formally introduced as the company's new affordable wireless earbuds. They come with a 54dB noise cancellation mode and a rated battery life of up to 54 hours. The launch in China is set for later in April 2026.

Ahead of its April 21 launch, Oppo has officially confirmed key specifications for the Find X9 Ultra via a Weibo post. The phone features a 2K 144Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 processor paired with Oppo's Tide Engine, and a large 7,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Ubisoft Nova's April 2026 Dev Brief for Rainbow Six Mobile reveals a Legendary ranked tier, monthly Operations, Site and Spawn Selection, and 120 FPS support coming next season.

The Chuwi AuBox X has seen a refresh. While the last version came with the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, the newer configuration upgrades the processor to the Core Ultra 7 256V. The launch price is $759 with promotional discounts in place.

Not a gas can, but a Bluetooth speaker: A new speaker with a striking design is said to deliver high audio output and comes with RGB lighting.

Also for printing with more than a dozen filaments: Anycubic has added a new 3D printer to its lineup that is said to support various filament types and, according to the manufacturer, comes with an improved hotend. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo will initially be available at a discounted price.

The Govee Outdoor Spotlights Lite have been released in various markets worldwide. These cheaper dimmable smart lights offer colored and white lighting effects. Plus, support for Matter allows them to work with many other smart home products.

The TCL QM8L and QM8L SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TVs are now available in the US. Offered in sizes ranging from 55” to 98”, these models have features like 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color space, the Google TV interface and Game Accelerator 288.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.3 launches April 30, 2026 with two new characters, a new area, six crossover collaborations, and 40 free pulls for the game's second anniversary.

Valve has still not confirmed pricing or availability for the Steam Machine. In the meantime, the developer of EmuDeck is selling an alternative called Playnix, which should outperform the Steam Machine thanks to an AMD Radeon RX 9600 XT 16 GB GPU.

Citizen is expanding its UK Classic collection with the gold-tone AW0089-52E. Featuring Eco-Drive tech and 100 m water resistance, the 42mm day-date timepiece is available now for £229.00 (~$307).

With a keyboard and a high-resolution display, this device is essentially a laptop without a brain is currently available at a significantly reduced price. The model could turn various mobile devices into laptops and may be a good fit for particularly lightweight, portable setups.

A new and fairly innovative smartphone is now available for preorder at significantly reduced prices, in multiple model variants and also with a stylus that should make it easy to take notes. The HiBreak Dual E-Ink Smartphone should also be particularly well suited for reading e-books, among other things.

Motorola fans can now finally purchase the recently launched Moto G Stylus (2026) in the US and Canada. Available in Pantone lavender mist and Pantone coal smoke colorways, the smartphone comes with a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a decent 5,200 mAh battery with 68 W wired charging support.

The last release before moving to Fedora 44, the Fedora 43-based RakuOS 2026.04.15 adds COSMIC to the list of available desktops. The other two choices are KDE Plasma and GNOME. Additionally, this update comes with a new live ISO installation experience and fully rewritten Rust core desktop apps.

Nubby's Number Factory is now available on iOS and Android with no ads and no microtransactions, bringing the full Steam version to mobile for the first time.

Rogbid just debuted the new SR15 smart ring featuring a titanium alloy build and 10-day battery life. The device costs $99.99 and includes a mystery smartwatch during the current launch promotion.

Samsung's brand-new 2026 Micro RGB TV series is now official, featuring the flagship R95H and the standard R85H. Prices start at $1,599 for the 55-inch model and reach $29,999 for the 115-inch flagship.

Six months after the release of version 18, Zorin OS gets updated to 18.1. In this refresh, the Ubuntu-based distro offers better Windows app detection, tiling window improvements, and updates for the desktop panel, which now works seamlessly with right-to-left scripts, enhancing the experience for Arabic, Hebrew, or Urdu users.

The latest MagSafe wallet from Moft adds a tripod and camera shutter release to the Apple iPhone. The Moft Trackable Tripod Wallet can also be tracked like a Apple AirTag so that important cards can be traced if lost.

Bluetti has launched the FridgePower ultra-slim portable power station on Kickstarter with a launch discount. The gadget boasts a 2,016 Wh capacity, delivering 1,800 W of total output. On top of this, the portable power station is expandable up to 8,064 Wh via three BlueCell 200 expansion batteries.

Honor has updated its laptop line-up with a new 16-inch model. Available in China, the new MagicBook 16 2026 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with a 180 Hz display and a built-in numberpad. The new 16-inch laptop is said to last over 15 hours between charges too, thanks to its 92 Wh battery.

Segway unveiled the Muxi compact cargo electric bike earlier this year at CES 2026. Now, the e-bike is now officially available for purchase via Segway’s official website. It features a powerful 750 W rear hub motor and a large 717 Wh battery pack, which is capable of delivering 80 Nm of torque and 80 miles (128 km) of range on a single charge.

Honor has started selling a new 14-inch laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available in China for now, the Honor MagicBook 14 2026 features a powerful Arc B390 iGPU, a 120 Hz display and a 92 Wh battery.

Intel has introduced its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, targeting entry-level laptops, commercial systems, and edge deployments. The lineup brings updated CPU cores, integrated AI acceleration, and modern connectivity, with systems expected from OEM partners starting April 2026.