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Inexpensive, fast and ultra-wide - this is the combination with which the latest full-frame lens from Brightin Star aims to win over buyers. The lens costs just $249 and is delivered free of charge internationally.

OnePlus has finally launched the Nord 6 smartphone after months of leaks and rumours. Available to order this week, the Nord 6 comes in three colours with a design that closely resembles the OnePlus 15.

Dell has now released a new Panther Lake mini-PC globally. Sold with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, the Dell Pro 5 Micro can also be equipped with the Core Ultra 7 366H vPro while being powered off USB Type-C.

8BitDo has updated its 8BitDo 64 range with a new set of accessories. Designed to give its black and white versions a pop of colour, the Classic Button Set is relatively inexpensive too.

Anthropic just announced Project Glasswing - the company's newest initiative to secure critical software using the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model. The project includes $100 million in usage credits and $4 million in donations.

Asus has introduced a new, high-performance router. It supports the latest WiFi 7 standard, though it is worth taking a very close look at the spec sheet in this regard. It comes with five separate antennas, which should help improve transmission quality.

Seiko’s limited-edition Supercars GMT has officially gone on sale. The SSK057K stands out with a carbon-pattern dial and bold red accents, all backed by Seiko’s automatic GMT movement. With just 1,500 units available worldwide, it’s a niche release that, for now, remains exclusive to Australia.

Asus has now brought its lightweight 16-inch laptop to the US. Equipped with AMD Gorgon Point APUs and 32 GB of RAM, the new Zenbook S16 also features a larger battery than its predecessor.

Asus is now selling a new Intel Panther Lake-based laptop in the US. Equipped with a 120 Hz OLED display, the new Zenbook S14 retains the compact and lightweight 14-inch form factor of its predecessor with a larger battery capacity too.

The latest robot from CircuitMess was inspired by NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover. With a swiveling camera, a robotic arm and six wheels, the programmable robot is designed to give teenagers and adults alike an understanding of electronics and robotics.

A particularly powerful desktop system is now available with a pre-order discount. It is intended not only for accelerating AI models but also for gaming and productivity applications. It also includes significantly faster networking.

With a fast Dimensity 8200, a gigantic 23,400 mAh battery and an integrated 1,080p DLP projector, the brand new Tank Pad Ultra should work just as well when camping as it does on a construction site.

Asus has now released a new set of 14-inch laptops. Based around AMD Gorgon Point APUs, the Zenbook 14 also features a 75 Wh battery, a 1200p OLED display and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

The Moto G Stylus 2026 is a new mid-range smartphone from Motorola. Its main highlight is the built-in active pen, which is backed by AI-powered features. The starting price is $499.99, a $100 bump from the predecessor.

The Motorola Moto Pad 2026 has been formally announced. This affordable tablet is powered by the Dimensity 6300, a lower mid-range SoC, which is paired with an 11-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 7,040 mAh battery.

LG has now released a new gaming monitor with 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones. Also featuring Dual Mode technology with support for 165 Hz and 330 Hz refresh rates, the LG UltraGear Evo 27GM950B delivers up to 750 nits SDR and 1,250 nits HDR peak brightness.

Xiaomi has started selling an affordable new 120 Hz monitor in Europe. Available across the EU and the UK, the Xiaomi 2K Monitor A27Qi 2026 surpasses its 2025 predecessor in several areas with a faster refresh rate and higher peak brightness, among other improvements.

LG has finally released its latest 39-inch OLED gaming monitor. Available in the US before other markets, the UltraGear OLED 39GX950B combines a 5K2K resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 335 nits full panel brightness.

The Xiaomi Mijia Capsule Coffee Machine is coming to countries worldwide. This new device appears to be simple to use, with features like a 19 Bar ULKA pump, two cup sizes and a relatively low operating noise.

Govee has launched smart RGBIC interior car lights, allowing for personalized vehicle lighting in countless colors. Additionally, the system supports special lighting effects.

Airseekers has launched a new robotic lawn mower: the Tron SE. This is an entry-level model with the same mulching capability as the original Tron mower. Other features include NetRTK positioning, a rugged chassis and a swappable battery system.

With I'm Back Roll, an analog camera can be converted into a digital camera in just a few simple steps. Thanks to a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor, popular cameras such as the Leica M6 or the Nikon F4 can be digitized.

The Pixel 10a in Isai Blue is only available with only 256GB of stoarge and is availablefor pre-order now and ships on May 20. It also looks like there’s a custom software theme that comes with the exclusive ‘Isai Blue’ color.

With a high-resolution 3.2K E Ink panel, Modos Flow is one of the most interesting mobile monitors on the market. This is because E Ink guarantees first-class readability in the sun and low power consumption. With stylus support, color display and a frame rate of 60 Hz, the display is nevertheless extremely versatile.

A new developer board offers numerous connectors and supports not only power delivery via a battery but also wireless connectivity on two different frequency bands. The SparkFun Thing Plus board supports Bluetooth and is available now.

For the Raspberry Pi: A new motherboard is intended to significantly expand the capabilities of the single-board computer and give makers a very wide range of options for experimentation. It makes it possible to use a Raspberry Pi with standard components. PCIe can also be used. The Sentinel Core is now available for pre-order via a crowdfunding campaign.

A compact new computer system and, depending on the definition, a single-board computer or barebone system uses Intel SoCs and should offer quite solid computing performance. The Advantech MIO-5356 is also compatible with various operating systems.

The Q01 is a new pair of smart glasses. It is intended to be particularly useful for athletes and also supports video recording. The gadget can even be used with voice assistants, although it is not necessarily an AR headset.

The Arduino UNO Media Carrier is a new expansion board that is relatively affordable and is intended to significantly expand the capabilities of compatible developer boards and single-board computers. As the name suggests, the focus is primarily on media functions.

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.