Smart Home

The Xiaomi Soft Wind Vertical Air Conditioner 3hp has launched in China. The device can quickly cool or heat a room with a wide range of settings. You can control the product with Xiao AI voice commands or via the accompanying app. Microholes ensure a comfortable flow, and the device can run quietly with an output as low as 22 dBA.

The Xiaomi Mijia Freezer 203L has been launched in China. The large-capacity device can maintain a low temperature for up to 100 hours, which could be helpful during a power outage. You can set the temperature of the product from -30 °C (~22°F) to 5 °C (~41 °F) with 3D surround cooling technology.

The Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 has arrived, with several upgrades on the previous model. The light strip has a bead density of 60 LEDs per meter (~18 LEDs per foot) for an enhanced lighting experience. A dual-camera set-up improves the accuracy of the content scanning, and you can control the lights with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Toshiba TV has launched its latest M550K variant as a new 4K TV touted to go beyond "conventional LED" in terms of image reproduction, color-accuracy, depth and sharpness. The OEM asserts that the user will thus be able to "say goodbye to dull pictures and blurry screen images" with this upcoming big screen. It will ship with in-built REGZA Audio Power Pro speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos for "heart-shaking sound".

Xiaomi has launched its W10 Wet Dry Vacuum Series in European countries, including Germany. The Ultra model comes with a self-cleaning base station, washing the mop head and refilling the water tank. The Pro device has a handle that can adjust up to 90° to help you reach dirt in corners and under furniture.

According to the data revealed by the company's preliminary earnings guidance, Samsung Electronics' operating profit took a nearly 32 percent dive in the third quarter, the first time it dropped in the last three years. This was most likely caused by the low demand for memory chips and came alongside a less than 3 percent revenue increase.

Amazon has revealed its Halo Rise sleep tracker. The device uses sensors to monitor your sleep, providing insights in an accompanying app. Features of the gadget include Smart Alarm, which senses the ideal time for you to wake up, and Wake-up Light, to rouse you from your sleep naturally with a gradually brightening light.

The BenQ GV11 smart portable projector has been unveiled. The battery-powered gadget has up to 160 minutes of video playback time and a sound system with treVolo-tuned audio modes. Built-in Android TV 10 enables you to watch content from popular streaming services, plus use Google Assistant voice commands and Chromecast.

Tronsmart has announced a new, Mini version of its RGB-enabled Bluetooth speaker with an in-built power bank. The new Bang variant has 83.3% of the audio power of its inaugural larger sibling, as well as the same estimated max play-time; then again, it has a smaller on-board battery. It also drops proprietary Tronsmart multi-device connect technology and app support for a reduced asking price.

Google has announced that the Pixel Watch will be able to use its own first-party Home UI in advance. The full mobile device version of the same app also has a new UI now, intended to streamline access to a user's domestic accessories and equipment. It also has a dedicated automation tab intended to help make a home as smart on its own as possible.

Google has somewhat quietly added a new version of its Nest Doorbell to its Store. This refreshed version runs on wired power, and is rated to send the telemetry from its inbuilt to the user in a 4:3 aspect-ratio, rated for improved vigilance over things such as packages. It can also record video for up to 10 days on end; however, this feature requires an additional Nest subscription.

The large 65-inch Hisense U6G from last year's TV lineup not only supports Dolby Vision content, but it also gets surprisingly bright considering its extremely budget-friendly price tag of just over US$400 in Best Buy's latest sale.

Google has unveiled the Nest Wifi Pro, its most advanced Wi-Fi router to date. Not only does the new router support Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, but multiple units can also be used in a mesh set-up. The Google Nest Wifi Pro supports the Matter smart home standard too, among other features.

The Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV offers 5,000 nits of brightness, double what most conventional TVs can achieve. Equipped with a 98-inch, 14-bit and mini LED panel, the Samsung QN100B Neo QLED TV also has a 120 W speaker system, a 4K native resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Huawei has teased the Vision Smart Screen 75 and Vision Smart Screen 86, two Smart TVs that will be available later this month. Equipped with colour-accurate and fast displays, the pair will run HarmonyOS 3, Huawei's latest in-house operating system.

Amazon has launched two new smart TVs, 65-in (~165 cm) and 75-in (~191 cm) models of the Fire TV Omni QLED Series. The 4K devices have a range of improvements, including an Adaptive Brightness tool and local dimming. Plus, you can control the TVs with Amazon Alexa voice commands.

LeTV has launched the F50 Pro TV in China for 1,349 yuan (~US$190). The 4K HDR UHD device has a 96.6% screen-to-body ratio and up to 300 nits brightness. With built-in 8W speakers and a microphone, you can control the gadget with voice commands and connect external devices via HDMI 2.0 and USB 2.0 ports.

Xiaomi has brought three new Smart TVs to Europe. All equipped with 4K panels and Google TV, the Xiaomi TV Q2 series also boasts 92% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and three HDMI ports, among other features.

Xiaomi has launched the Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10+ in European countries, including Germany. The device comes with a self-emptying docking station which can clean and dry the mop head. The vacuum has up to 4,000 Pa suction power and can be controlled via a smartphone app.

Xiaomi has launched its Smart Blender in Germany and other European countries. You can use the gadget to process hot or cold liquids with various modes available and a capacity of up to 1,600 ml. You can control the device via a built-in OLED screen or the smartphone app, which comes with a recipe inspiration section.

The Xiaomi Mijia Air Conditioner 2 hp is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget has up to 1,850 W of power and can provide warm or cool air at various heights. The device can be controlled with Xiao AI voice commands and is compatible with other Mijia smart home products.

Huawei has announced a new Smart TV in China aimed at gamers. Billed as the Vision Smart Screen Z65 Gaming Edition, the Smart TV has a 4K native resolution, a 120 Hz panel, a 50 W Devialet sound system and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other things.

JVC has unveiled the DLA-25LTD, a limited edition projector celebrating the 25th anniversary of its D-ILA technology. The device has a 4K native resolution but can deliver 8K quality images thanks to e-shiftX technology. Only 25 units will be released later this year, retailing for US$29,999.

Anker's eufy home-security brand has launched a third-gen outdoor camera kit powered by its OEM's new BionicMind AI. It can be "taught" to recognize specific faces as friendly, and can even learn to "perceive" certain human behaviors as potentially suspicious. The new features are touted to make camera activation, user notification and footage storage within the eufyCam 3 system more selective, powerful and effective than ever.

LG has unveiled the latest addition to its MAGNIT series of TVs for high-end home media rooms at CEDIA Expo 2022. This new 4K variant will add a 136-inch form-factor to its line of super-sized micro-LED panels, and is rated to pack the processing power and AI rated to tailor its output to the type or genre of media to be displayed, from movies to NFTs.

LG has announced US-market pricing and availability for some of its most unique new TVs at CEDIA Expo 2022. They include the OLED Flex, the first 42-inch display that can convert between flat and curved modes. It is joined by the Posé and StanbyME screens with their super-unusual "Lifestyle" stands, not to mention the newest and biggest member of the OLED Gallery series.

The most affordable OLED TV in Sony's 2022 lineup has now dropped back to its lowest price ever on Amazon, which sits 35% below the official MSRP of the adequately sized 55-inch Bravia A80K and constitutes a good opportunity to purchase one of the most popular and sought-after 120Hz OLED TVs on the market.

The Xiaomi Mijia Mini Washing Machine 3kg has been launched in China. The gadget is compact, taking up 18 m² (~1.94 ft²) of space, with an opening at the top of the device. You can adjust the gadget's settings via a touch control panel, selecting from various cycles such as a 15-minute quick wash.

iRobot has unveiled the Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop, available to pre-order in the US and shortly launching in the UK. The company claims the gadget has a unique mop retraction system to ensure your carpets do not get wet. Plus, the device is compatible with the Clean Base auto-emptying docking station.

Epson has released the EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Portable Projector. The device is a cheaper model, costing US$429.99, with an unusual 1,280 x 800 px resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. You can connect to the device via HDMI and USB ports, plus the gadget has a built-in 5 W speaker.

Optoma has unveiled the GT2160HDR 4K UHD short throw gaming projector. The gadget can throw images up to 300-in (~762 cm) wide with various aspect ratios, including 32:9 super-ultra-wide. Other gaming features include a 240 Hz refresh rate at 1080p with a 4 ms input lag and HDMI 2.0 ports.

The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 Smart Portable Projector has been launched. The device can throw images up to 391-in (~993 cm) across with up to 3,000 lumens brightness. The portable gadget has built-in Android TV, allowing you to use apps like YouTube, cast with Chromecast and control the device with Google Assistant voice commands.

Thanks to a moderately improved peak HDR brightness as well as a few software-based changes, this year's LG A2 seems to remain a decent choice for bargain hunters who are looking for a budget-friendly OLED TV with perfect black levels.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-sale for the Xiaomi Mijia Washing and Drying Machine 10 kg in China. The smart home gadget has a color touchscreen and can be controlled via the Mijia app. The machine has a 99.99% sterilization rate and intelligent features such as automatic detergent dosing and smart drying.

STIHL has revealed six new robotic lawn mowers in its iMOW range, which you can control with the iMOW app. The devices are suited to various lawn sizes up to 5,000 m² (~53,820 ft²), mowing at a speed determined by the mower's environment. Using an optional extension kit, the EVO models can climb gradients up to 60%.

The Roborock S5 MAX robot vacuum cleaner and mop is currently on sale at Walmart and Amazon in the US. Customers can now purchase the smart home gadget for as little as US$309.99, saving US$240 off the regular retail price. The vacuum has up to 2,000 PA suction power and can clean for 180 minutes between charges.

The Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Camera AW300 is now available to pre-order in China. The 2K wide-angle camera has four lights, enabling full-color night vision of people up to 7 m (~23 ft) away. Plus, the smart home gadget has a two-way intercom system and a built-in alarm system to deter intruders.

Samsung has partnered with Helinox to create a limited edition version of The Freestyle portable projector which will launch in Korea. The new version will feature a Helinox skin, and an accompanying battery carry case. The gadget weighs 830 g (~29.3 oz) and can throw images up to 100-in (~254 cm) wide with up to 550 LED lumens brightness.

Packing a 2000 Wh capacity (4000 Wh peak), the P2001 portable power generator from OUKITEL is ideal for off-grid camping activities, plus it doubles as a reliable home backup power supply during outages. (Sponsored article)

Xiaomi has claimed that it can have its first electric car on the market by 2024. Now, one of its latest patents hint at the latest step in achieving this goal. The OEM's dedicated EV division has invented what could be its answer to systems such as Tesla's Supercharger facilities.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Water Purifier 1600G in China. The device can fill a glass with filtered water in around 2.1 seconds and can process 1,600 gallons of water. The gadget uses a six-stage filtration system, with the company providing free replacements for the RO filter for six years.

The household wearables brand Fitbit has updated its support pages with new information that might point to greater integration with its new owner. The company now advises customers that some functions and uses of its devices will start to require that they are linked to a Google account. However, it assures users that this will result in no loss of privacy or control over how their data is used.

Although Xiaomi still has to confirm it, the second iteration of its TV box should come out soon as it recently surfaced on the FCC certification website. The model number is MDZ-28-AA and its tech sheet includes 4K HDR video rendering, Bluetooth (BR+EDR, LE), as well as both WiFi 2.4 and 5 GHz.

The Xiaomi Mijia All-Round 1S robot vacuum and mop is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget has up to 4,000 Pa of suction power and a dual-headed mopping system. The company claims the docking station is fully automated, with fresh and waste water pipes allowing it to empty the dirty water tank and replenish the fresh water for mopping.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Bath heater in China. The device can warm or cool your bathroom using up to 2,400 W power, covering an area of 52 cm (~20.5-in) in width. Plus, the gadget has an integrated 1,100-lumen light. You can control the heater with an accompanying Bluetooth remote, the Mijia app or voice commands.

TCL has unveiled the Twin Cabin Q10 washing machine and dryer. The product has two drums. stacked one on top of the other, with a 42 L capacity. You can control the device using a smartphone app; features include a 35-minute deodorizing cycle and automated detergent dosing.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Air Frying Oven 30 L. You can control the device using a built-in 1.32-in (~3.35 cm) touchscreen, Xiao AI voice commands or the Mijia app, where you can also find recipes. Plus, you can use the multipurpose gadget to fry, bake, BBQ or make yoghurt.

The ViewSonic M1 Pro projector has been launched. The device can throw 720p HD images up to 100-in (~254 cm) wide. The portable device is compact and weighs 33.5 oz (~950 g). You can cast content to the gadget from your smartphone and control the projector using the ViewSonic app.

Hisense has unveiled the PX1 TriChroma Laser Cinema 4K. The ultra-short throw device can produce images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 2,000 lumens brightness. The product has built-in Android TV, meaning you can control the gadget with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice commands.