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The Murena project has just pushed the /e/OS mobile platform to version 3.6. This update is the first one with Android 16 as its base and comes with improved search capabilities, multiple tweaks and fixes, as well as a much better software center.

The NASA Artemis Watch 2.0 looks like a futuristic version of the Fallout Pip-Boy, but is a fully functional smartwatch with activity tracking. The watch is programmable and can therefore be expanded with new watch faces and apps.

The Baseus PicoGo Air is a new slim power bank that the company has launched in China. It measures 6.9mm thick and supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 22.5W wired fast charging. The launch price is CNY 299, around $43.44

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is now official, and essentially, it's a comparable processor to the X9 388H, but with a slightly lowered Max Turbo Frequency. It even retains the capable Arc B390 iGPU but strips enterprise features.

Grell has released the OAE2 open-ear headphones to the worldwide market. They utilize angled drivers that simulate the effect of sound coming from in front of the listener to deliver the missing je ne sais quoi that other headphones lack.

The Xiaomi Bluetooth Remote 2 Pro is now official in China, and one of the interesting features is the NFC casting. It allows users to cast their phone's content to a connected TV through the remote. The launch price is CNY 99, around $14.38.

A new expansion board essentially turns the Raspberry Pi 5 into a NAS. It comes with two Ethernet ports and support for multiple storage drives. Both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives are supported.

The new LOVX wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver kit supports 4K resolution at 30 Hz with a 165-foot range. Early bird pricing starts at $59, and the company expects to begin shipping units globally by June 2026.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has received the Sega Villains Stage DLC on PS5 and PS4, plus a free update that adds Hardcore Mode and new combat settings.

For the Raspberry Pi 5: A new add-on board looks well suited to a range of specific use cases and enables both backup power in the event of a power outage and the storage of larger amounts of data on an SSD.

The GMKtec NucBox K17 was recently introduced in China, and now, the company has brought it to the global market. It's powered by an entry-level Intel Lunar Lake processor, and the starting price is $559.99.

Casio has officially listed the MRW-230H-1E4V and 2EV after recent retailer leaks. The watches feature a rotating bezel, 100m water resistance, quartz movement, and lightweight resin build. Official pricing is still unknown, while expected pricing is close to $50-$60.

Casio has now listed its AQ-240E hybrid Vintage watches in the US, putting a rest to earlier leaks. The new models feature pastel dials and a slim digital display, with unchanged specs and expected pricing around $60.

The refreshed Xiaomi S Mini LED TV 2026 series has been introduced in China, and it differs from the lineup that was recently launched in the EU. This Chinese series is available in five sizes, from 55-inch to 100-inch, with up to 1920 dimming zones and 288Hz refresh rate.

Casio has officially listed its A159WEVJ-2 and A159WEVJ-7 Vintage watches with Seigaiha wave-pattern dials. Specs are unchanged from the past pre-release leak. This update, instead, focuses more on design, packaging, and a likely higher price near $100.

As spring signals a season of renewal, personal wellness brand Bluvol is rolling out a new lineup of tech-driven grooming and recovery products designed for busy, on-the-go consumers. The April launch introduces three flagship devices—a neck massager, curling tool, and compact hair dryer—targeting urban professionals, travelers, and remote workers seeking spa-level performance at home or on the move.

Xiaomi has released a trio of new gaming monitors. All aimed at budget-conscious gamers, the new monitors output at up to 1440p with a 300 Hz refresh rate for the Redmi G25 2026 300Hz. The new 300 Hz monitor is joined by the Redmi G25 2026 and the Redmi G27q 2026 too.

At first glance, the brand new Honor Watch X5i could easily be mistaken for an Apple Watch. However, the smartwatch costs the equivalent of just $33 and still offers an AMOLED display, heart rate and SpO2 sensors and a battery life of up to three weeks.

Arch-based and systemd-free distro Artix Linux is back with update 20260402, a refresh that comes with two major changes. First, it replaces Xorg Server with XLibre as the default display server. Second, it moves from PulseAudio to PipeWire when it comes to the default audio system.

Google releases Gemma 4: The new model family (E2B to 31B) brings reasoning capabilities and multimodality directly to laptops and smartphones. With a huge context window of up to 256K tokens and Apache 2.0 license, Google is setting an example for free local AI.

Casio has officially listed the AE-1600HX series after recent retailer leaks. The watches bring a 10-year battery, 100 m water resistance, large case design, and an extra-long strap. Pricing is unknown for now, but they will be available to buy soon enough.

Google is now offering a brand new USB dongle that promises to get an old laptop up and running again for just $3. The dongle is now available with free shipping and is compatible with both Windows laptops and MacBooks.

Citizen just introduced the NJ0240-55L, a 40 mm automatic watch with its in-house Caliber 8210 movement, 40-hour reserve, and 50 m water resistance. It sticks to basic entry-level specs, and it's more about reliability and everyday usability.

An affordable e-reader with a 3.7-inch e-ink display and a weight of 58 grams could hardly be more portable - the Xteink X3 aims to win over bookworms with its compact body. The e-reader can be attached to the back of a smartphone using integrated magnets.

HP has finally started selling new 14-inch laptops with Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 14 features a 1,000 nit OLED display too. Intel models cost significantly less than their Qualcomm counterparts at launch, though.

The Shelly Presence Gen4 sensor is now officially available in Europe. This compact smart home gadget can be used to detect still or moving objects, with support for Zigbee and Matter. It is said to be able to track multiple presences over several zones, with adjustable sensitivity.

Xiaomi has finally released its latest Wi-Fi 7 router outside its home market. Now available in Europe, the Xiaomi Router BE19000 Pro offers 18,656 Mpbs transfer speeds, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and even NAS functionality thanks to a built-in M.2 2280 slot.

The Maco 470 is one of the first mini-PCs to feature AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 APU. While we await the Maco 470's global launch, manufacturer Aoostar has released a cheaper model that is about 20% cheaper than the mini-PC's initial configuration.

After more than a year since the release of its predecessor, Netrunner 26 arrives with a new base (Debian Stable 13 Trixie), Plasma 6.3.6 and KDE 6.13.0, multiple updates for the specific components such as Samba-mounter and Artwork, yt-dlp GUI Statcher7, better hardware support, and much more.

Casio is bringing its MTP-B190D tank-style watches to the US, offering a polished dress-watch look with stainless steel bracelets and striking Roman numerals. The pair keeps things simple and affordable with a three-hand quartz movement (±20 seconds/month), 50m water resistance, and a three-year battery.

The Honor Play 80 Pro goes official in China with a large 7,000 mAh battery. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a 60 Hz LCD panel, and a 50 MP primary camera. On top of this, it comes with blue, white, and black colorways.

Lenovo has finally started selling its first Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered laptop. Available globally, the new laptop combines up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-9523 RAM and a 70 Wh battery that should last over 24 hours. The Yoga Slim 7x 14Q8Y11 currently costs significantly more in North America than elsewhere, though.

Xiaomi has re-released the Redmi Note 15 5G with a new version. Equipped with a larger battery than the Redmi Note 15 5G sold internationally, the Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition contains a few other changes from its 5G sibling, too.

Xiaomi has confirmed plans to release a new mid-range smartphone worldwide. Already sold across Europe and in parts of Southeast Asia, the Redmi A7 Pro costs as little as ~$100 despite its 6,000 mAh battery and 120 Hz display.

Ubisoft says Title Update 1.1.9 will bring Sony’s upgraded PSSR to Assassin’s Creed Shadows on April 7, improving image stability and detail across all PS5 Pro modes.

The CX-268 is a new, affordable gaming controller equipped with a display and promises precise inputs. Despite its modest price tag, the model features Hall effect joysticks and triggers as well as multi-platform compatibility.

Version 2.1 of CuerdOS keeps the focus on stability, efficiency, and performance. This distro comes with much more than just updated packages, bringing a self-hosted repository, catalog reductions, Fastcompmgr instead of XFWM4 and GtkLock replacing Swaylock-fancy, the 6.18.9 kernel, UFW enabled by default, and more.

Xiaomi has added a new smart surveillance camera to its lineup. It features a zoom function and motorized movement. The model also touts AI capabilities and can recognize situations to a certain extent.

Breath of Fire IV has just arrived on Steam as a low-cost PC re-release of the classic JRPG, featuring its original story and combat systems with modern compatibility, while still retaining dated mechanics and mixed player feedback.

Casio’s G-Shock Summer Resort 2026 watches, the GM-S2110SR and the GMA-P2100SR, have been officially launched. Available to order in Japan and set for release in markets worldwide, these models have a colorful finish thanks to polarized glass.

A 4K night vision camera with 10x zoom, which is also a 60 Hz thermal imaging camera, SpectraEyes aims to deliver a complete package for night-time excursions in a relatively compact housing.

A new developer board comes in a Raspberry Pi form factor and supports connecting external sensors, among other things, while also featuring two microphones. Displays can also be connected. It is essentially built around two separate chips, which also enables wireless network connectivity.

A USB cable for technology enthusiasts that is also a survival multi-tool - Velochi Pro wants to win over customers on Kickstarter with this idea. The 4-in-1 tool is available with either a flashlight or cigarette lighter.

Dell's latest 16-inch workstation laptop is now available to purchase globally. Equipped with an Intel Panther Lake processor and a 96 Wh battery, the Pro Precision 7 Series 16 also leverages a 4K Tandem OLED display with a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate.

Lenovo has finally started selling one of its new Intel Panther Lake laptops in North America. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14IPH11) also comes with an optional 2.8K OLED display that combines 1,100 nits peak brightness with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Dell has started selling a new 14-inch laptop globally with a Tandem OLED display. Also featuring a powerful Intel Core Ultra X7 processor and a 72 Wh battery, the Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 14 can be configured with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x RAM too.

Audi Sport combines its proven V6 biturbo engine with a powerful electric system in the new Audi RS 5 PHEV. The result is a compelling total system output of 639 hp and an all-electric driving range of up to 80 km. Below are the key details of this performance plug-in hybrid, which starts at €106,200 (approximately $115,000).

Casio has launched two new Red Lantern-themed G-Shock watches in Japan. These digital DW-5600 and DW-6900 watches each have bold red and black designs, with standard features like a stopwatch and an alarm.

Oppo has officially announced the K15 Pro series smartphones in China. The K15 Pro series consists of two smartphones, the K15 Pro Plus and the K15 Pro. The Pro+ variant comes with built-in cooling fans, LED lighting, and a large 8,000 mAh Si-C battery with 100 W wired charging support.

Dell has now released a new 14-inch laptop aimed at business users. Sold with Intel Panther Lake processors, the Dell Pro 14 Premium (PA14260) can be purchased worldwide but without its flagship Tandem OLED display at launch.