Gadget

iRobot has launched the Roomba i5 and i5+ robot vacuum cleaners in Europe. The gadgets are ten times more powerful than the Roomba 600 series and can be synced up with a Braava mop for coordinated cleaning. The i5+ comes with a self-emptying dustbin that can provide up to 60 days of hand-free cleaning.

Ecovacs has launched the Winbot W1 Pro window cleaning robot in Europe. The device clings to the surface of the window using 2,800 Pa of suction, with an optional safety rope for outdoor use. The gadget can clean an area up to 20 m² (~215 ft²) with 30 minutes of battery life, and the robot will alert you when the water tank needs refilling.

OPIUM will launch two new e-bikes this summer, the 6.0 and the 4.0. Both models will be capable of travelling up to 340 km (~211 miles) on a single charge, the equivalent of riding from Zurich to Geneva. The e-bikes have regenerative braking technology and an optional second battery to achieve this extended range.

Segway has announced that its Navimow robot lawn mower will be available in 12 European countries from the end of May. The countries on the list include the UK, Netherlands, Sweden and Italy. The Navimow comes in three models, with the largest able to mow an area up to 3,000 m² (32,392 ft²) between charges. Plus, the first 1,000 customers will receive a gift.

Smart ring company Oura has sued its competitor, Circular. Both companies offer wearables that can track your health, measuring your breathing rate and body temperature, among other metrics. A document explains that Oura believes Circular has infringed on two of its patents relating to the gadget's design and technology.

The Solar Generator 2000 Pro is the latest outdoors/backup generator from Jackery that can charge using solar panels. In fact, the OEM asserts that it can re-charge to 100% in this way in just 2.5 hours - so long as enough new same-brand panels are hooked up to the portable power station. It is also rated to charge from the mains in 2 hours to sustain a range of devices, even household appliances, in turn.

Earlier reports claiming that the Galaxy Z Fold4 would sport a 108 MP camera from the Galaxy S22 Ultra have now been called into doubt. According to word on the grapevine, the foldable will be equipped with a 50 MP main camera instead, but will also offer 3x zoom better than that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The fluid Mosquito portable e-scooter is now available to pre-order in the US. The gadget weighs 29 lbs (15 kg) and can neatly fold away to a compact size, making it easier to carry. The scooter has a 20 miles (~32 km) range, and a regenerative braking system helps boost your battery mid-ride.

The UK's Royal Mail has unveiled plans to introduce 50 new postal routes flown by up to 200 drones. Currently restricted to remote communities, Royal Mail hopes to expand its drone fleet to 500 units once it receives Civil Aviation Authority approval.

The Vwar Stratos 2 is a new smartwatch with GPS tracking and health-related features, such as blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget has a 1.3-in AMOLED HD display and is 5 ATM water-resistant. With typical usage, the wearable can last for up to 15 days between charges, with battery-saving mode extending this to 25 days.

FriendlyELEC has introduced the NanoPi R5S, a single-board computer that it bases on the Rockchip RK3566. The NanoPi R5S also has three Ethernet connections, HDMI 2.0 and space for an NVMe SSD thanks to an M.2 2280 slot.

The NORM 1 smartwatch is now available to pre-order via a Kickstarter campaign. The watch has a minimalist design thanks to its hidden OLED display. The device is set to rival the Withings Steel HR wearable, with many similar health features such as heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking.

Yeedi has unveiled two new robot vacuums, the vac 2 and the vac 2 pro. The devices can vacuum with 3,000 Pa suction power, and they can mop. The robots have 3D obstacle avoidance technology, and the pro model can detect carpets. Both gadgets are compatible with a self-emptying station for up to 30 days of hand-free cleaning.

Sony has launched the Bravia W830K smart TV in India. The gadget is HD ready with a 32-in LCD display and a 50 Hz refresh rate. Several technologies are used in the device, including X-Reality PRO upscaling and MotionFlow XR200. The TV has open baffle speakers and supports Dolby Audio. Plus, the W830K has built-in Google TV.

Samsung has unveiled its 2022 lineup of The Wall display modular panels that can be used as a smart TV. The bezel-less gadgets have Samsung’s slimmest pixel pitch at P0.63 and up to 8K resolution. A new device, The Wall All-in-One, is a cheaper model with a 16:9 form factor and a ‘Pre-Assembled Frame Kit’.

The Sonos Ray home cinema soundbar is now available to pre-order. The gadget has many features, such as Speech Enhancement for clear dialogue. You can connect the device to your TV via an optical audio cable, and the soundbar is compatible with Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround formats.

Sony has introduced the WH-1000XM5, a long-awaited upgrade over the WH-1000XM4. With a new look and improved hardware, the WH-1000XM5 should be a decent upgrade over the WH-1000XM4, were it not for its US$50 higher price tag and its impractical design.

The Sonos Roam portable speaker has been released in three new colorways: Sunset (orange), Wave (blue) and Olive (green). The speaker has many features, including Trueplay tuning technology, to adapt the sound based on your surroundings and the content. The device is voice-enabled, making it compatible with the new Sonos Voice Control tool, out on June 1st.

Radxa has revealed the Rock Pi 4 Model C+, a single-board computer that resembles the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. However, the former comes with a Rockchip RK3399-T SoC and an M.2 2230 connector, among other features. The Rock Pi 4 Model C+ is already orderable with and without an active cooler, starting at US$59.99.

Kumi has released the 2022 Kumi KU5 Pro globally. The smartwatch has many health tools, such as heart rate and blood oxygen level monitoring. The gadget can also measure your blood pressure using soft silicone airbag technology built into the watch strap. A 200 mAH battery gives the device a seven day lifetime.

Some Anker Eufy robot vacuum models are currently on sale at Amazon in the US, UK and Australia. Similar deals are also offered at the Eufy store. The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Slim, 30C and 15C Max models are included in the sale. The latter has 2,000 Pa suction and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The iPod Touch is the latest version of Apple's non-cellular, music-playback-focused mobile devices. Now, in the fifteenth year following its original launch, the Cupertino giant has finally discontinued its Home Button-enabled media player. It will still be available to buy, albeit only as long as its remaining stock lasts.

ViewSonic has announced the X2000-4K, an ultra-short-throw projector that can be placed just 23 cm from a wall and still create a 100-inch projection. The ViewSonic X2000-4K outputs at 4K, has a 120 Hz refresh rate when set to 1080p, supports HDR and has built-in Harman/Kardon speakers, among other features.

GoPro has announced its financial performance figures for the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which features highlights such as revenues of US$217 million. The action-cam brand also found that its subscriber numbers are still rising, and that it is still sitting on hundreds of millions in cash.

Nubert has released a new soundbar, the nuBoxx AS-225 max. The speaker has many features, like voice focus and Dolby decoder, to optimize the soundtrack for the content playing on your connected TV. You can connect to the soundbar in various ways, including via HMDI eARC and Bluetooth 5.0.

Khadas has started selling the VIM4, which it equips with an Amlogic A311D2 SoC. The Khadas VIM4 will be available from US$199.90 until June 10 and ships with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, among other features.

The Banana Pi BPI-R2 Pro is a relatively large single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3568. Announced in September, the SBC's pricing has now finally been confirmed, albeit not for its higher memory configuration.

DJI has announced the Mini 3 Pro, which it has packed with a new camera and tri-directional obstacle sensing. The Mini 3 Pro is already orderable globally and starts at US$669 without a remote controller. Meanwhile, the Mini 3 Pro and DJI RC Pro retail for US$909.

The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus can now be pre-ordered with a US$38 discount. The portable speaker has up to 20 hours of playback time and a PowerIQ feature that enables you to charge other devices from the gadget. Plus, PartyCast 2.0 allows you to connect up to 100 compatible speakers for a louder sound.

Steereon has released two new e-scooter and e-bike hybrid vehicles. The 2022 C20 and C30 models each have a range of 40 km (~25 miles) with features including LED headlights and an LED display. The C20 has a maximum speed of 20 kph (~12 mph), while the C30 can deliver speeds up to 32 kph (~20 mph).

A YouTuber has posted several videos about the DJI Mini 3 Pro ahead of the drone's official release. Expected to arrive tomorrow, the drone should begin shipping a week later and will be available with a new RC remote controller.

The Xiaomi Mijia All-in-One Sweeping and Mopping Robot Vacuum is now available in countries other than China via AliExpress. The gadget can be shipped to countries including the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, with one store offering free shipping and a 39% discount. The vacuum has 4,000 Pa of suction and comes with a self-cleaning docking station.

The Roborock T8 Plus is now available in China. There is an optional auto-emptying docking station which Roborock claims gives you 60 days of hands-free cleaning. The gadget has 5,100 Pa of suction power and can mop at 3,000 rotations per minute.

The Xiaomi Mijia Cross Four-Door Refrigerator 496 L is now available in China. The fridge has a large amount of storage space, including am 18 L drawer that you can control separately from the rest of the device. The gadget has a slim design, measuring 660 mm in depth (~26-in), and can be controlled via the Mijia app or Xiao AI voice commands.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will come equipped with 4400 mAh and 3400 mAh battery units respectively. According to new information, both phones will also offer the same charging wattage, which may be considered a polarising decision.

DJI has now teased that it will unveil the Mini 3 Pro next week, its long-awaited replacement for the Mini 2. While many details about the Mini 3 Pro have already leaked, two videos showcasing the upcoming drone have also now surfaced.

Availability and pricing for the LinkBuds S have leaked. Reputedly, the earbuds will arrive less than a week after the WH-1000XM5 and will cost slightly more than the original LinkBuds. However, the LinkBuds S will also undercut the WF-1000XM4, while retaining ANC and the latter's design.

Sony has started teasing a new product, dubbed #YourWorldStartsHere. To be revealed on May 12, the products appears to be the WH-1000XM5, Sony's next premium pair of over-ear headphones. In the meantime, pricing has been revealed for the WH-1000XM5, as has availability going forwards for the WH-1000XM4. Purportedly, the WH-1000XM5 will be more expensive than the WH-1000XM4 too.

Word on the grapevine now strongly indicates that Samsung's upcoming foldable phones will not be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the Galaxy S22 series. Instead, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will both opt for Qualcomm's imminent Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

Marshall has revealed two new portable Bluetooth speakers, Willen and Emberton II. The latest gadgets are compatible with Stack Mode, which allows you to connect multiple speakers for amplified sound, and you can control the devices via an app. Willen is the smaller of the two gadgets, while Emberton II has True Stereophonic sound.

Porsche Design has revealed the Soundbar PDB90, which will be available to pre-order from June 1st. The surround sound speaker has Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies for an immersive 3D experience. The device has 16 drivers, including a built-in subwoofer, with preset modes to optimize the gadget’s output based on the content you are listening to or watching.

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is now available in the US, France and Germany, and the device is expected to be offered in other countries soon. The Ultra has the same 5,100 Pa suction power as the other vacuums in the S7 MaxV series. The core difference is the automated Empty Wash and Fill Dock that can clean the mop and empty and refill water tanks on the device.

On cue, DJI has begun teasing its next hardware launch event. Expected to be the Mini 3 Pro, DJI has dubbed its May 10 event as 'A Twist in the Plot'. The company is already accepting SkyPixel Product Tryout Program applications for its next product too.

The Philips GoPix 1, a portable projector, has won iF Design and Red Dot awards. The pocket-sized device can produce images up to 75-in wide diagonally and comes with a built-in speaker. You can connect to the gadget via mini HDMI and USB-C, and its battery can last for up to 2 hours between charges.

Roland Quandt and WinFuture have revealed details about the MX Master 3S, Logitech's next premium wireless mouse. To be available in two colours, the MX Master 3S will come with a new optical sensor. However, it will be hard to tell the MX Master 3S apart from other MX Master series mice, such as the MX Master 3.

Retailers including Amazon and Best Buy currently offer discounts on the 2022 Samsung Frame TV range in the US and the UK. In the US, customers can get up to US$200 off the retail price, with UK customers offered up to £300 of cashback. The new Frame TVs, unveiled at CES 2022, have 4K panels and Quantum Dot technology.

The Xiaomi 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro will be available to pre-order in China from May 7th. The bed has two motors allowing you to adjust the angles of your back and legs. The device can measure your sleep quality and automatically raise the head of the bed if it detects snoring to relieve the issue.

More information about the DJI Mini 3 has leaked online. Supposedly, the Mini 3 Pro will be orderable from next week, but it will not ship until the third week of May. Still, camera samples have emerged, as have datasheets for DJI's upcoming compact drone.

Hands-on photos with the WH-1000XM5 have leaked online, not long after marketing images appeared. While design changes extend to Sony's packaging, the WH-1000XM5 will in fact retain its predecessor's battery life.

A year after launching the mid-range Pixel Buds A, Google looks set to bring yet another TWS earbud device to the market. Supposedly, it will be branded as the Pixel Buds Pro and is coming soon—likely as a rival to the upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 2.