Gadget

GRN International is currently crowdfunding for the Mjolnir power station on Kickstarter. The company claims it is the world’s first lithium-titanate device of its kind, enabling it to operate at low temperatures. The gadget delivers 3,000 W continuous power or 5,400 W peak power and has a 960 Wh capacity.

The Xiaomi Type-C 5-in-1 docking station will shortly launch in China. You can use the aluminium-bodied gadget to connect to a display with a 4K resolution via HDMI. Other outputs on the device include a 100 W USB-C port and three USB 3.0 ports with a tested 450 Mbps data transfer speed.

Huawei has unveiled the Smart Screen V 2022, a new model that contains several upgrades over its predecessors. With an improved processor and graphics chip, the Smart Screen V 2022 also has a brighter display panel, a Devialet-branded speaker system and a 12 MP camera that attaches magnetically to its body.

DJI has announced the Mavic 3 Classic, a cheaper starting point in the Mavic 3 series. Equipped with the same 4/3 CMOS sensor as the Mavic 3, the Mavic 3 Classic also matches its sibling's 46-minute flight time. However, the Mavic 3 Classic lacks the Mavic 3's telephoto camera, an omission that lower's the former's starting price by nearly US$600.

EcoFlow has unveiled the RIVER 2 range of portable power stations. Three models are available; the range-topping Pro model has a 768 Wh battery and an 800 W power output. In X-Boost mode, you can double the power to 1,600 W, enabling you to use the gadget with devices like a microwave.

The OPPO N3 robot vacuum has arrived in China. The gadget has up to 4,000 Pa suction power and sonic vibration mopping; the company claims the mop vibrates 12,000 times per minute. Over 31 sensors are used by the device to make intelligent decisions, with route optimization and obstacle avoidance.

The BenQ LW500 projector, designed for the office, has arrived in the US and Canada. The WXGA projector has up to 2,000 ANSI lumens brightness and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. The laser light source has up to 30,000 hours of lifetime, thanks to SmartEco mode technology which optimizes the brightness.

The Mavic 3 Classic is set to take flight in a few days, with DJI already confirming the drone's release date. While the drone is due for release tomorrow, reliable leaker Jasper Ellens has shared European pricing, confirming rumours about a €500 saving from the regular Mavic 3.

The Xiaomi Mi TV ES70 has been launched in China. The device has a 4K resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate, supporting Dolby Vision and DTS-HD technologies. The gadget comes with a built-in bass-boosting speaker system, and you can control the device with Xiao AI voice commands or via a smartphone app.

The 2022 Toshiba Z770 MiniLED TV has arrived in China. The gadget has a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and up to 500 nits brightness. A built-in speaker system provides 2.1.2 channel audio, and the device has several features for gaming, such as VRR and ALLM, with an 8 ms response time.

The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 laser projector is currently discounted in North America. US customers can save US$200, while those in Canada can save CA$200 (~US$148). The gadget has 3 LCD technology and a peak brightness of 1,000 lumens. Plus, the projector has built-in Android TV and Yamaha speakers.

Acuce is now crowdfunding for its A10 Pro 14-in-1 portable docking station. The hub supports dual 8K displays at 60 Hz and has a built-in M.2 SSD enclosure with up to 8 TB capacity and read and write speeds of up to 1,048 Mbps. Ports on the gadget include USB 3.2, 100 W PD fast-charging USB-C and an SD card slot.

Xiaomi has launched 67 W and 35 W Dual Port Chargers in China. The gadgets come with USB-A and USB-C ports, allowing you to charge a pair of devices simultaneously, with dynamic power distribution. The 67 W model supports fast-charging protocols such as PD and QC, as well as the UFCS.

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.