Gadget

Onyx BOOX has presented the Nova Air2, an Android 11-based tablet with a large E-Ink display. Available to order for US$339.99, the Nova Air2 also has a 2,000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

FriendlyELEC has introduced the NanoPi R6S, a new single-board computer that it based on the Rockchip RK3588S SoC. Also equipped with three Ethernet ports, the NanoPi R6S is available for US$119 with 8 GB of RAM, eMMC flash storage and multiple USB ports.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater Fire Edition. The gadget is similar to the regular Mijia Graphene heater, released earlier this month. The significant difference is its ability to generate fake flames from the top of the device using water Vapor and LEDs.

Narwal has launched the Freo robot vacuum cleaner and mop. The gadget has tools such as DirtSense and floor detection to make smart decisions about how to clean your house. Plus, the device comes with a self-cleaning docking station, which can wash and dry the mop head.

Ulefone's latest rugged smartphone boasts the "latest" Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging tech from FLIR in one of its rear-facing shooters. It is joined by a 108MP sensor as a 'normal' main camera, and also steps up to an FHD+ 120Hz display kept on with a 9,600mAh battery that even has fast charging in this generation. The rugged device has a 5G MediaTek Dimensity chipset - then again, it still runs Android 12.

The Xiaomi Redmi Projector and Redmi Projector Pro are now available to pre-order in China. The gadgets have a 1080p resolution and up to 150 ANSI lumens brightness. The Pro has more advanced automated image correction tools than the standard model, including autofocus and obstacle avoidance.

The Mavic 3 Classic has leaked again, DJI's next drone. Based on information provided by Roland Quandt and WinFuture, the Mavic 3 Classic should be cheaper than the regular model, but mainly because of an omitted feature. Meanwhile, DJI has now confirmed the date and time of its next hardware launch event.

Nex Computer is now shipping the NexPad, a device that the company introduced at the start of the year. Equipped with a 12-inch IPS display, the NexPad has multiple ports and can be used as a secondary display with a laptop or even a smartphone.

The GlucoRx BioXensor non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) will soon be doing the rounds at major exhibitions in Germany, the UK, and the US. The blood sugar monitor has been under development for around a decade and has delivered promising results in clinical studies. The BioXensor CGM could be an affordable management solution for millions of diabetics.

The Formovie S5, or FENGMI S5, projector is available worldwide via Banggood. The ALPD projector has a native 1080p resolution, 4K decoding and a peak brightness of 1,100 ANSI lumens. You can use the device to project images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide, and you can cast from Android and iOS devices.

The TCL CF6 Series 4K Fire TV has launched in the UK, Italy, Spain and Germany. The gadget is available in 50-in and 55-in models, supporting HDR10+ and Dolby Vision technology. Built-in Fire TV lets you use popular apps like YouTube and control the device with Alexa voice commands.

The YUNMI VIOMI Master air conditioner has been launched in China. The gadget can heat or cool your home, and an integrated filter unit can remove up to 99% of formaldehyde found in the house in two hours, according to the company. The device is designed to cover an area from 15 to 22 m² (~161 to 237 ft²) and can be controlled with voice commands.

ECOVACS has revealed the GOAT G1 robot lawn mower, which will launch in China and Europe in March 2023. The gadget uses two onboard cameras, GPS and ToF sensors to navigate your lawn and avoid obstacles. The device can mow an area up to 600 m² (~6,458 ft²) each day, and you can control settings via a smartphone app.

Clockwork has released the uConsole, a compact PC that utilises the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Lite, ClockworkPi units or an SoC based on RISC-V. The Clockwork uConsole can be ordered now from US$139, which also includes a small display and a backlit keyboard, among other features.

The PicoBerry is a new carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4). Measuring in at just 20 x 70 mm, the PicoBerry has a 40-pin GPIO header, a USB Type-C port and configurable LEDs.

Xiaomi has revealed the Redmi XT 4K TV in China. The company suggests the gadget is designed for gaming, with a 4 ms response time, a 120 Hz refresh rate and support for ALLM and MEMC. With an ultra-thin bezel, the 4K TV has a 97.9% screen-to-body ratio, and the display can deliver up to 500 nits of brightness.

Transparent displays are thought to have an ever-expanding place in the future, within commercial displays and signage at least. Now, BOE has unveiled the latest result of its research and development in this area. Its new MLED has launched as a kind of see-through display with enhanced brightness and transmittance.

The Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe, exclusively for Apple, has been launched. The gadget allows you to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously and collapses into a compact cube. Apple iPhone 12, 13 and 14 models are compatible with the device, which provides 15 W fast charging.

Porsche Design has introduced the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro, an ultra-premium device that will be limited to 500 units. Aimed at racing fans and music lovers, the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro is made from the exhaust system of a Porsche 992 GT3.

Xiaomi has released teaser posters for the Redmi Projector and Redmi Projector Pro, which are due to launch in China later this month. Product listings on JD.com suggest that the entry-level model will have a 600 ANSI lumens peak brightness, while the Pro model with achieve up to 850 ANSI lumens.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 1080p projector is now available to pre-order in China for the discounted price of 1,199 yuan (~US$164). The gadget can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with support for HDR10. An LED light source provides up to 700 ANSI lumens brightness and can last up to 30,000 hours.

The luxury-focused smartphone brand Vertu has adopted Web3 with the new Metavertu handset. It sports a number of 'normal' flagship-grade features such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered device and a large FHD+ AMOLED display, yet purports to augment them with features such as a "secure chip" for the user's blockchain activities, not to mention a choice of premium finishes that include an alligator leather rear panel that pushes the Metavertu's USD asking price into five figures.

MelGeek is now releasing the Pixel via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Billed as the first keyboard that can be customised with LEGO bricks, the keyboard also has numerous configuration options, including a choice of five switch types.

Xiaomi has launched a pre-order campaign for the Mijia Front-Loading Drum Washing Machine 12 kg. Thanks to its larger capacity, the gadget can simultaneously wash up to 60 t-shirts. You can control the device via a built-in touch control panel, choosing from cycles such as a 15-minute quick wash.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater in China, which will be available to pre-order from October 27. The gadget uses dual graphene heating elements to provide warmth in three seconds. You can control the device via the Mijia app, Xiao AI voice commands, or the built-in touch control panel.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has begun for the Conga AI-powered robotic lawn mower. Three integrated HDR cameras enable the device to navigate your garden without needing a physical boundary wire. The gadget can mow up to 1,800 m² (~19,375 ft²) daily, and you can control the lawn mower via a smartphone app.

Casiris has begun an Indiegogo InDemand campaign for its A6 4K ultra short throw projector. The gadget has triple laser technology with up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness and can project images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide. Plus, a built-in 20 W speaker system supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD technologies.

More details about the Nothing Ear (2) has leaked, the company's true next-generation TWS earbuds. Surprisingly, the Ear (2) appears to carry over almost all its predecessor's design cues, including its part-transparent finish.

The smart home OEM TCL has announced that it will throw a Hallowe'en party for its public in 2022 - in the metaverse, that is. It will be held in the "Dream House" the OEM has built on the Roblox gaming platform. TCL will offer personalized avatar costumes at the door, after which a guest can visit showcases for products such as the company's "popular" TVs with cutting-edge miniLED panels.

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially reduced latency over a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, and are rated for up to 24 hours of use between charges.

Xiaomi has revealed the 2023 Redmi A70 TV in China. The gadget has a thin bezel surrounding a 4K display with a 60 Hz refresh rate. You can cast to the TV from a smartphone or laptop using tools like AirPlay and Miracast or connect via HDMI and USB ports. Plus, a 20 W stereo sound system is built into the TV.

A pre-order campaign for the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector has launched. Customers who pay a deposit of US$1 (or £1 or CA$1 or €1) for the device can receive a coupon for US$120 (or £120 or CA$200 or €150) to use against their purchase. The portable gadget has up to 300 ISO lumens brightness and supports HDR10.

Apple has introduced a version of the Apple TV 4K. Upgraded from the A12 Bionic to the A15 Bionic, the revised Apple TV 4K contains other upgrades too, like support for HDR10+ content.

The Nothing Ear (1) is over a year old at this point, with the company pushing 15 updates to the earbuds since their release. However, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the Ear (1) earbuds will soon cost 1.5x more than they currently do. Incidentally, the Nothing Ear (1) will become more expensive on the same day that the Ear (1) Stick arrives.

Analogue is preparing to re-release the Super Nt and Mega Sg, a pair of retro games consoles that natively support SNES and MEGA Drive games, respectively. Both consoles will be available for US$199.99 and will come in multiple colours.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Intelligent Self-Cleaning Broken Wall Blender in China. The gadget can process hot and cold food and drinks, with a 4 L capacity and six-blade base. Self-cleaning properties of the device include automatic 75 °C (~167 °F) sterilization and steam cleaning after it has discarded pulp.

The Homey Pro, a smart home hub, has been revealed for the North American market. The gadget is compatible with Zigbee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections and will support Matter and Thread following software updates next year. The device lets you connect over 50,000 products and control them with voice commands or a smartphone app.

Husqvarna has announced three new robot lawn mowers in the Automower NERA series. The models use a virtual boundary and satellite navigation, rather than physical wires, to plan a route. The robot mowers can cover a lawn up to 5,000 m² (~53,820 ft²) in size and can be controlled via a smartphone app.

The Razer Kraken Kitty Edition V2 has been unveiled at Razercon 2022. It includes kitty, bunny and bear ears in the box, along with a detachable microphone. It goes on sale later this year for US$199.

Google has started rolling out a new update for the Pixel Buds Pro. While the update introduces various bug fixes for the premium earbuds, it also brings a 5-band equaliser for greater audio customisation options.

Snow Joe has launched a new portable power station, the Sun Joe 300 W. You can simultaneously charge up to six gadgets with the product via USB-C ports and a 10 W wireless charging pad. The station has four ports for compatible 24 V iON+ batteries, which can either power or be recharged by the Sun Joe device.

An updated version of the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger has been launched. The gadget has a foldable kickstand and is compatible with many iPhone 14, 13 and 12 models. The device has many similarities to its predecessor, but with a repositioning USB-C input port for ease of use.

DOOGEE launched its new GT variant of the S96 Android smartphone some time ago. Now, it has finally revealed that its release will start in earnest tomorrow (October 15, 2022) with some special discounts for its "limited" gold edition. The GT features an updated chipset and selfie camera in addition to the "extreme" durability ratings of the original S96 Pro.

The Optoma ZU820T and ZU725T WUXGA projectors have been revealed. The company describes the devices as mid-range, professional-use products. Both models use a bright laser light source, with a peak brightness of 8,800 lumens for the ZU820T and up to 7,800 lumens for the ZU725T.

The TCL Q10 Grid Refrigerator 555 litres is now available to pre-order in China. The device contains three sections, each cooled separately, allowing you to have different temperature settings in each area. You can set temperatures from -32 to 5 °C (~-26 to 41 °F) via a built-in control panel or the accompanying app.

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Ceiling Light Pro is now available to pre-order in China. Two models are available, one for the living room with a rectangular design and a round light for the bedroom. You can control the smart lights via the Mijia app or with Xiao AI voice commands. The more powerful of the two lights, the 140 W living room model, has up to 10,000 lumens brightness.

The Sony VPL-PHZ61 and VPL-PHZ51 projectors have been unveiled. The compact 3LCD devices support a 4K60P input and have a fixed lens with a vertical shift of +55%. The gadgets provide a clear picture in bright rooms, with the VPL-PHZ61 model having up to 6,400 lumens brightness and the VPL-PHZ51 variant having a maximum brightness of 5,200 lumens.

The Formovie THEATER is now available outside the US, having launched there last month. Equipped with three HDMI 2.1 ports and a triple laser light source that delivers up to 2,800 ANSI Lumens of brightness, the Formovie THEATER can create 150-inch images with a throw ratio of just 0.23:1.

The LinkedSparx SYRO-Bricks, a 3D smart lighting kit, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Bendable and angled connectors enable you to create multi-dimensional light structures, with the option to use a wall mount or stand. Each panel houses a single LED with a wide range of color, motion and music-syncing settings.

The ECOVACS AIRBOT Z1 air purifying robot has been launched in countries such as France and Germany. The device is similar to a robot vacuum, moving around your home as it purifies the air. A built-in AI camera helps it detect and avoid obstacles and lets you view your home remotely.