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Already thinking about how to burn off some calories from those devilishly delightful Easter treats? A wearable may help quantify your workouts and keep up motivation. Brands like Amazfit, Motorola, and Redmi have some great fitness and health tracking smartwatches and bands that won't break the bank.

An apparent prototype of the Essential Home smart speaker that was never officially released is now available via eBay. Essential Products closed in 2020 before it could launch the device. The gadget is running Android OS, though it is unclear if the prototype is capable of anything beyond booting up.

Xiaomi has revealed a new smart home device, the Mijia all-round sweeping robot. Customers in China can join the crowdfunding campaign for the gadget. The mopping and vacuuming robot has up to 4000 Pa of suction and mops at 180 rotations per minute. You can control the device using the Mijia app or Xiao AI voice commands.

Japanese gaming furniture brand Bauhutte has revealed a new product, the BGB-100FA electric Gaming Bed. You can use a remote control to adapt the piece of furniture into a chair, with a 60° angle for your upper body and a 35° angle for your lower legs. The company said it had designed the gaming bed to save space in a smaller room or apartment.

The PiSquare is an accessory for the Raspberry Pi that allows you to connect HATs wirelessly. Not only is it possible to use a HAT without a physical connection, you can also pair multiple PiSquare units to your Raspberry Pi simultaneously over Wi-Fi.

A new homee update, 2.36.0, has brought a new Watchdog feature to the smart home hub. The tool improves the device's ability to switch on or off connected gadgets. The update also broadens the range of products that the homee panel is compatible with, including many Gledopto smart lights.

Sony has announced that its 2022 range of X80K 4K HDR TVs is now available in Europe. The gadgets have 4K X-Reality PRO technology that can upscale 2K or HDR content to nearly 4K. You can control the devices using Google Assistant voice commands, and the TV comes with Google TV.

Two new e-bikes have been launched by VanMoof, the S5 and the A5. Both bikes have built-in anti-theft features such as a lock and alarm system. The Halo Ring Interface on the vehicle can tell you your speed without looking away from the road. The S5 is designed for cruising, whereas the A5 is suited for agility.

Xiaomi has released a new Wi-Fi 6 capable mesh router, the Redmi Router AX6000. The device can deliver wireless speeds up to 5.95 Gbps, and it can support up to 248 gadgets simultaneously. You can set up and control the router using the Mijia app, with intelligent features including one-key password-free network distribution.

Apple will be refreshing the Beats Studio Buds soon, as it did with the iPhone 13 series. While Apple offered the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in a single new colour, the Beats Studio Buds will receive three new colour options.

A new trademark application has offered an insight into the future of Huawei wearables. Filed with the EU, the Watch Buds would be Huawei's first smartwatch with built-in earbuds. While the idea is not new, no other major smartwatch manufacturer has sought to combine the two product categories to date.

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Doorbell and the Kasa Cam Outdoor are now available in the US. Both devices have two-way conversation functionality and are compatible with smart assistants like Amazon Alexa. The smart doorbell has a 3 MP HD camera, while the outdoor security camera is capable of 2K images and videos.

The roll-out of Comcast’s Supersonic Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 6E xFi Advanced Gateway device is underway. The router provides internet speeds over 1 Gbps. Notably, the gadget is available for US$14 to US Comcast customers with the Xfinity Internet Gigabit or Ultrafast packages. The router is Zigbee and Matter compatible to connect to your other smart home devices.

AnkerMake, a new Anker brand, has released its first 3D printer. The AnkerMake M5 can print at speeds up to 2,500 mm/s². The printer comes with an app that you can use to get notifications about your print jobs and view automatically captured timelapse videos.

A new smart security camera has been unveiled by Eufy, the 4G Starlight Camera. The device will be available to customers in the US for US$249. The gadget has an optional solar panel for US$20 that, with a few hours of sunlight each day, can ensure your camera is always running.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is gearing up to be Samsung's best device of the year, with new information indicating that the premium foldable will adopt a new hinge design as well as cameras from the Galaxy S22 series.

iRobot has released the Create 3, an educational robotics kit based on the Roomba i3 series robot vacuum. The product has been designed to provide advanced makers with a lower cost, out-of-the-box kit to further their skills. The robot has intelligent features such as an optical floor tracking sensor.

Almost four years after the Vivosmart 4 made its debut, Garmin finally looks set to bring its successor, the Vivosmart 5, to the market. A new leak has now revealed major details of the upcoming fitness render, including renders showing its design, and new features.

DeLorean Motor Company has announced that it will reveal the name and design of its electric concept vehicle on August 18. The unveiling will be part of a series of events celebrating the history of DeLorean at Monterey Car Week. The company also shared a teaser image of the vehicle.

Health and wellness company Renpho has released its first smart treadmill in the US. The device comes with a wireless Bluetooth speaker and an app that you can use to control the machine. The Renpho Smart Treadmill can fold, making it ideal for small spaces or offices. Amazon is currently offering a coupon worth US$100 for the device.

The Xiaoji A2000 10kg washing machine dryer is a new product from Xiaomi. The device has a touchscreen that uses two colors to denote whether you are using the washing or drying mode. There are 36 different programs on the gadget and several intelligent features, such as automatic detergent dosing to suit your washing load.

There is a new Raspberry Pi Compute Module in town with the SO-DIMM form factor. The Compute Module 4S combines the Broadcom BCM2711 from the Compute Module 4 and Compute Module 4 Lite in the size of a Compute Module 3+. Moving back to the SO-DIMM form factor presents problems for HDMI and Ethernet connectivity, though.

Eufy has revealed the Smart Scale P2 Pro, a smart scale that can calculate numerous health metrics. The Smart Scale P2 Pro relies on the EufyLife app but also supports Apple Health, Google Fit and Fitbit.

A retailer has leaked the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser's next flagship TWS earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will arrive in multiple colours and for a competitive price.

Customers in Germany can now pre-order the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike. The bicycle has a lightweight carbon fiber body and weighs 30 lbs. Many smart features are available on the vehicle, such as AI voice control and haptic interaction. Plus, the bike has up to 80 miles of range.

A reviewer from HDTVtest has discovered that not all 42-in LG C2 TVs currently available in stores contain the latest OLED EX technology. LG explained that, due to a supply chain issue, it was shipping some of these smaller TVs with the older WBC OLED panels and that it would resolve the matter later this year.

New information has now surfaced on OnePlus's upcoming accessories, the Nord Watch and Nord Buds. The Nords Buds, for one, looks set to debut shortly, perhaps alongside the OnePlus Nord 2T. The Nord Watch is expected to be more affordable than the OnePlus Watch.

The Polar Pacer Pro has leaked, seemingly the more expensive version of the upcoming Pacer smartwatch. The Pacer and Pacer Pro may share quite a few features, although the Pacer Pro may arrive with more premium materials.

The SOUNDBOKS Go portable Bluetooth speaker is now available to pre-order. The device has two drivers and can deliver up to 121 dB of sound. The gadget has a 7.8 Ah battery providing up to 40 hours of playback time. You can connect the smart speaker to other devices to create an immersive experience.

DJI’s next compact drone series has leaked again as the company prepares to replace the Mini 2 series. This time, a hands-on video showcasing the Mini 3 Pro has appeared online, confirming previous rumours about the upcoming drone.

Set-top box company Humax has released its first smart home product in the UK, the Wi-Fi Smart Plug. You can use the device to control smart devices remotely and monitor your energy usage; in the Humax Smart Living app, you can access historical data such as current, power, voltage and total kWh.

A new mesh Wi-Fi router is now available from Xiaomi, the Redmi Router AX5400. The Wi-Fi 6 capable gadget can deliver speeds up to 5.4 GB, and it can connect to up to 248 devices. You can set up and control the smart router using the Mijia app.
Update: The device is available to purchase in China via Xiaomi's Youpin or globally on AliExpress.

The Retro Lite CM4 is a handheld games console based around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. With a 5.5-inch display, an anodised aluminium housing and a 4,000 mAh battery, the Retro Lite CM4 resembles a Nintendo Switch Lite and can run Dreamcast or PSP games at full speed.

A new smart fitness device is now available to pre-order in China, the TECHPLUS TP600SG trampoline. The gadget comes with an accompanying app and a belt to wear to track your workout. The app encourages you to exercise with friends to unlock points and earn prizes.

Customers in the US can now buy the Apple Home Key compatible Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt lock. There are many other ways to control the device, including the Schlage Home App and voice assistants. The door lock has several smart features, such as timed delayed auto-locking.

The DJI Mini 3 series is edging closer to release, seemingly as multiple models. While DJI is silent on the matter, a retailer has lifted the lid on a few Mini 3-series related details. Some third-party accessories may not ship until the end of next month, though.

Xiaomi’s L05G smart speaker is now purchasable globally for an affordable price. Not only does the smart speaker support IR remote controls, it also has Google Chromecast built-in for Google Assistant functionality.

You can now set Alexa to alert you when eligible products on your Amazon wish list or in your basket are about to be on offer. The tool, which is currently only available to customers in the US, can trigger pop-up or ring light notifications up to 24 hours in advance of the deal going live.

A listing on the Bluetooth SIG certification database suggests that Xiaomi could be working on a new 10-in smart display. The listing, found by MySmartPrice, states that the device will have Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, but Xiaomi did not give away many other details.

Dyson has gained plenty of attention with the Dyson Zone, a pair of headphones that have a built-in air purifier. While novel, it appears that the technology behind the wearable is outdated and does not reflect current public health practices post-pandemic.

Xiaomi has announced the Xiaoji mini smart washing machine, which can clean up to 2.5 kg of clothes. The device is optimized for delicate washing while ensuring a 99.99% sterilization rate. You can control the washing machine via the Xiaoji app, letting you remotely start the device or view the progress of a wash.

Govee has launched the Glide Hexa Light Panels. The smart lights have RGBIC technology, meaning that each panel can display multiple colors at once. You can design your lighting scene by connecting the panels in various ways and choosing from multiple colors and effects.

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Cat Eye 1S, a dual functionality gadget acting as a video doorbell and door viewing device. The gadget has several intelligent features, including AI human detection and facial recognition, plus a voice changing tool when you answer the intercom.

The Xiaomi Mijia fresh air air conditioner vertical 3 hp is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget can displace air at up to 215 m³/h (~7,600 ft³/h) and has a 94.22% CO2 removal rate. You can control this smart home device through the Mijia app or Xiao AI voice commands.

A new electric scooter is now available to pre-order in China from Xiaomi, the Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Youth Edition, also known as Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Lite. The vehicle has been designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, weighing about 29 lbs (13 kg), with a battery that enables you to travel up to ~12 miles (20 km) between charges.

Users of Google Nest Hub devices have spotted a new update bringing a refreshed UI to the device. Improvements to the interface include a full-screen app launcher when you swipe up. The update has caused some customers’ devices to bootloop, though it appears this is easy to fix.

Ikea may soon release a new TRADFRI smart home gateway. The rumor began after SmartApfel.de noticed that the device had been listed on Ikea.de as “Last chance! Only available for a short time.” If you use Ikea smart home products, you must also buy the TRADFRI to integrate your gadgets, so a replacement smart hub is likely in the works.

Kia has released a statement confirming that a production version of the concept EV9 SUV will be released in Europe next year. The company also gave the exterior measurements of the new vehicle and affirmed the use of a solar panel to provide additional charge to the car’s battery.

Xiaomi has released another eReader, marketed as the Paper Book Pro II. According to Xiaomi, its new eReader features a 7.8-inch E-ink display that supports colour temperature adjustments and provides a 300 PPI pixel density.

Rumours about a successor to the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine have leaked, courtesy of DroneXL. Reputedly, the Mavic 3s will contain several upgrades over last year's drones and could launch later this year.