Gadget

Ultrahuman has launched a new model, the Ring Air. Compared to its predecessor, the R1, the Air is lighter and thinner, with the same health tracking features. Plus, you can trade in an older smart ring, including the competitor Oura Ring wearable, for up to US$100 off your purchase.

Samsung touts its Smart Monitor series as the ideal display to put to dual-function use as a home IoT hub. Now, the 32-inch variant from its 2022 generation is available for US$100 less than normal online. It offers dual HDMI inputs as well as a 4K panel and USB type-C with 65W charging.

Designer Olga Orel has unveiled her latest creation, a visually arresting pair of headphones with a futuristic twist. Looking like they could have come straight out of Cyberpunk 2077, the new headphones add a pair of customizable displays to the outer side of each can.

A reliable source has shared European pricing for the WF-1000XM5, Sony's next-generation flagship earbuds. Reportedly, the earbuds will retail for almost 15% more than the WF-1000XM4 and will cost about 8% than the new Denon PerL Pro.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the AcoPower TesFridge has begun. The freezer is designed to fit perfectly inside the Sub-Trunk of a Tesla Model 3, Model X or Model Y. The gadget can cool food and drink to temperatures as low as 4°F (~-20°C), with the largest model providing a 36L capacity.

Volkswagen has introduced its latest flagship SUV as a plug-in hybrid that will, as such, be able to handle acceleration off the line as it will in practical uses such as towing. The new Touareg R eHybrid is also backed to look good doing either, with "re-designed" front and back ends, a new matte finish and some high-tech tweaks in common with some ID.-series vehicles. The marque's "absolute top model" is available to order in Europe from now.

Asus' new handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, has now paid a visit to a well-known electronics disassembly and repair YouTube channel. The portable console came in for glowing praise as a result of its new iFixit assessment, as well as and favorable comparisons between it and its Steam Deck rival - with some caveats.

Powkiddy has now launched the RGB10 Max 3 Pro, a 5-inch gaming handheld powered by an Amlogic A311D chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Available from US$114.99, the RGB10 Max 3 Pro has three launch colours and should be powerful enough to emulate game libraries from the N64 and PS1 era.

The Panasonic HCC-R600A smart wardrobe has been revealed in Japan and will go on sale this August. The device can clean and iron clothes, with hot air and steam used to deodorize, dry, and remove wrinkles. After hanging your garments in the wardrobe, you can select from various modes using touch controls.

Following a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, RoboUP is now selling its T500P and T1000P robot lawn mowers at Amazon in certain European countries. While the T500P suits gardens up to 500 m² (~5,382 ft²) in size, the T1000P can tackle lawns with an area of up to 1,000 m² (~10,764 ft²).

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound is a suite of audio tech solutions for mobile devices, slated to support next-gen features such as Bluetooth 5.4 and Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation even in its upcoming mid-tier S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform. Now, the OEM has announced that it will have variants specifically optimized for devices such as gaming dongles with "ultra-low latency" and chat-boosting features.

UGREEN calls its latest portable power accessory a 145W Power Bank due to its dual USB type-C ports rated to charge at 100W and 45W simultaneously. It also offers one type-A port, so that it can be used to charge up to three devices at the same time. Now, the OEM has finally launched the new 25,000mAh battery bank via Amazon in the US and the UK.

Vonmählen seems confident that it has made the ultimate portable pocket-sized power accessory in the form of the new allroundo Pro. The power bank has a novel "double-sided" wireless charging feature that might allow a user to connect their smartphone, tablet and wearable to it all at the same time. Furthermore, the device comes with its own "ecosystem" of modular accessories designed to let the user keep either their iPhone or a cable on it at all times.

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has finally gotten its own "deeper grooves at a level 7" moment, having made it onto the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. It may be the "world's first Retractable Portrait Camera" Android smartphone; however, that feature failed to protect it from some criticism even as it endured the traditional torturous tests of its build quality and integrity.

Dangbei has announced a new addition to its Mars line of laser projector. Not only will this variant be cheaper than its flagship Pro sibling thanks to a 1080p resolution, the OEM asserts that it can connect to Netflix out of the box. The vanilla Mars also offers onboard 10W audio and Dolby Digital Plus support.

Waterdrop has revealed its A1 Reverse Osmosis Hot Cold Water Dispenser, now available for pre-order in the US. The gadget can heat or cool up to 204 oz (~6L) to temperatures between 41 and 203°F (~5 and 95°C). Smart features include an Altitude Mode to adjust the boiling point and a child lock.

Insta360 hints that its next new product will not be any run-of-the-mill action camera, but something much, much...smaller. Nevertheless, it also apparently packs the ability to capture memories with family, friends or pets, from the point of view of any of them. It is backed to start a "tiny revolution" later in June 2023.

The Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler can now be purchased at the Anker Store and Amazon following its recent Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Three models of the gadget are available, with 33L, 43L and 53L capacities, each with a 299Wh battery. The cooler starts from US$799.

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Go appears to be about to launch in the EU. An EU Declaration of Conformity, Bluetooth listing and retailers in Hungary and Poland have provided details about the kick scooter. The new model has a 250W engine and can travel up to 18 km (~11 miles) on a single charge.

The Anker 548 Power Bank (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) has arrived worldwide. The portable gadget can charge two devices simultaneously at 60W and 27W, with four USB ports overall. Other features include a built-in digital display and retractable light with multiple settings.

Nothing has let it be known that it now has less than a month until its second-generation flagship Android smartphone is revealed in full. In the meantime, the OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has showcased an accessory that might either come in the box with or be sold alongside a new Phone (2). It underpins the brand's emerging 'transparent minimalist' design language and also effectively confirms USB type-C support in its upcoming mobile device.

EcoFlow has released its Smart Plug, compatible with the Matter standard. You can use the gadget to turn household appliances into smart products, integrating with many smart home systems, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Features include voice controls and remote power consumption tracking.

The Anker Solix brand has launched alongside several new products. The Anker Solix Solarbank E1600 is a balcony energy storage solution with a 1.6 kWh capacity, also available as a bundle with a portable power bank. The brand also announced the Anker Solix All-in-One Energy Storage Solution, a modular battery range launching in 2024.

Hisense has launched its L9H Laser TV series in the EU and Australia. The gadget comes in 100-in and 120-in models with TriChroma laser technology providing up to 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness. The ultra-short throw projectors cover 107% of the BT.2020 color gamut and support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR.

Sony has announced that its BRAVIA line of big screens will be the first of their category to support Zoom. Accordingly, the TVs' users will be able to make video calls and hold conferences just as they might on their smartphones or laptops - so long as they have the series' matching webcam, that is. Zoom for TV is rated for tools such as screen-sharing, and also to be compatible with BRAVIA Cam features such as Ambient Optimization Pro.

TCL CSOT has unveiled a new touch-responsive screen of over 100 inches in size as part of its latest display industry showcase. The new 5K Interactive Whiteboard is now pitched at next-gen professional or corporate use-cases, as are others such as the 55-inch 4K high-brightness outdoor display. The new 21.3-inch Color In-Cell Touch Display, on the other hand, might be found in the clinic of the near future.

The KOWOLL Kolmower M28E robot lawn mower has been revealed and will be available via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign shortly. The gadget uses RTK-GPS to navigate rather than traditional boundary wires and a retractable LiDAR sensor helps the robot to avoid obstacles. Other smart features include rain detection and edge trimming.

Apple's inaugural Vision Pro will be put together in the facilities of a Chinese manufacturing company, according to a new report. The assembly partner will apparently build the XR headset from parts sourced from a number of other firms, Some of them also supply parts for other products such as the iPhone, whereas others specialize in the virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) market.

Roborock has created the Smart Projector R1, its first endeavour into the home cinema market. To be available in three colour options, the Smart Projector R1 is an ultra-short throw projector with only essential ports.

Optoma has now released the ML1080 and its ST (short throw) variant to the United States market. The series' design award-winning "ultra-portable" form-factor is touted as ideal for on-the-go laser projection in 1080p, and packs a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor for automatic focus and keystone-finding. The ML1080 line also has USB type-C for display and charging as well as remote control support.

Jackery has made its new Solar Generator 2000 Plus as the first expandable portable power station of its line. Accordingly, it can upgrade its capacity and output through the addition of new, stackable Battery Pack 2000 Plus modules. The 2000 Plus is also solar panel compatible, and can use them to charge by 100% in as little as 2 hours.

Anbernic has launched the RG Nano, a compact gaming handheld that weighs just 75 g. Built around an aluminium housing, the RG Nano has a 1.5-inch display, will emulate numerous game libraries and starts at just US$59.99.

Baseus' Blade may be among the most popular of the 20,000mAh power bank category due to its ability to pack 100W charging via USB type-C into a form-factor just ~0.7 inches in height. Its new HD Series version has the same specs, yet is rated to cram them into a new chassis of just two-thirds the size of the original model. Nevertheless, it still boasts an LED status display and the same number of ports as its ultra-portable predecessor.

The inaugural Vision Pro's launch has prompted a Twitter thread from a researcher who contributed to "neurotechnology" development at Apple outlining details on the headset (or its possible successors) that might be interpreted as meaning that the hardware (or its AI, rather) is capable of reading the user's mind. That may or may not be the case; nevertheless, the thread has helped fuel reservations on visionOS-powered devices and their potential effects on users and humanity as a whole.

The Epson BrightLink 770Fi Ultra Short Throw Lamp-Free Laser Display will be on show at the upcoming InfoComm event. The digital whiteboard has a 1080p display with up to 4,100 lumens brightness. Other features include wireless connectivity, dual pen and finger touch support.

Fossibot touts its new F3600 portable generator as a particularly "innovative" example of its device category, particularly in terms of charging options that go beyond AC and solar to include drawing power from a car via a dedicated port. The OEM also asserts that its large LFP batteries have the capacity to charge the vast majority of a user's electronics in an emergency.

The Epson PowerLite 810E, an extreme short throw projector, has been announced alongside the PowerLite L series and Pro series models. The PowerLite EB-810E gadget can throw large images when placed just 1-in (~3 cm) away from the wall. Other features include 4K Enhancement technology and built-in speakers.

Roborock has unveiled the S7 Max Ultra robot vacuum cleaner in the US. The gadget has up to 5,500 Pa suction power, VibraRise mopping and Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance. Plus, the robot has a smart docking station that can empty and refill the onboard tanks and wash and dry the mop head.

Mixed reality by Apple has finally made its long-awaited global debut at WWDC 2023. The Cupertino behemoth claims to have built a potentially definitive take on the technology from the ground up, resulting in a 3D experience now backed to impose macOS-like UI features on real life as much as possible. On that note, the headset is also rated to switch to completely immersion for entertainment purposes instead.

The Zemismart Matter Roller Shade Motor has arrived, shipping to various countries worldwide. The smart controller lets you directly link your blinds to a comprehensive range of smart home systems, including Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. This allows you to control your blinds via voice commands or an app.

OPPO backs its first-gen MR headset as ready and able to take on anything else in the fast-growing mixed or extended reality (MR/XR) space with "advanced technology and unique innovations". They include the binocular video pass-through (VPT) feature tipped to become the next hot spec among headsets of that type, as well as the same rapid SuperVOOC charging as the OEM's smartphones. Then again, it has yet to become available to the public.

Is it a multi-mode mobile device charging station?...is it a DIY desk toy?...is it a potential gift for a techy loved one? According to AOHi, it is all of those things. The brand's "Future Eternal City" accessory is intended to look like a space-themed display, yet is in fact a wired/wireless charger bundle, with a power bank to boot. It is also on sale with a coupon code for a limited time.

Jackery has announced that its new Plus counterpart for the Solar Generator 2000 Pro is about to be unveiled. It is touted as a new portable power station or backup generator with a build suited to bringing on summer trips from mid-2023. In the meantime, the brand is hyping its launch at a potentially early-bird price by running giveaways for money-off coupons on its website.

The Decktility is a handheld PC based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. Shown with a display and a keyboard, the Decktility also features an Arduino and a 3D-printed chassis, among other components.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Mimono Laser Projector. The unusual gadget has four bendable legs and a tail encased in silicone, allowing you to use the projector in many scenarios. The device has a 1080p resolution, 120 lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 150-in (~381 cm).