Launch

Sony has finally released the WH-1000XM6 globally in three launch colours. Not only has the company fully outlined its latest pair of over-ear wireless headphones, but it has also confirmed when initial orders will begin shipping.

Casio has launched two new AE1000W watches in the US: the AE1000W-5AV and the AE1000W-8AV. These new colorways offer the same features as their predecessors, with the same aircraft cockpit instrument-inspired design. Tools include a stopwatch and a countdown timer, and there is support for four stored time zones.

The Forerunner 970 is Garmin's long-awaited return for the Forerunner series. Joined by the cheaper Forerunner 570, the Forerunner 970 contains plenty of upgrades over the Forerunner 965, such as a brighter AMOLED display, an Elevate V5 heart rate sensor, and more. Unfortunately, it these improvements result in a $150 uplift from the Forerunner 965 too.

The Garmin Forerunner 570 comes in two sizes with a range of colour options at launch. Equipped with a host of features not available on the older Forerunner 265, the Forerunner 570 also contains various compromises on today's Forerunner 970 to hit a lower price point.

The Casio G-Shock Surfrider Foundation Japan collaboration watch has been revealed. Launching in the next few weeks, the G-5600SFJ-9 has a bright yellow casing and strap, and is water resistant to 200 m. Other features of the digital watch include support for multiple world time zones, a stopwatch and alarms.

The Xiaoxin Tablet 11 2025 is Lenovo's latest affordable tablet. Built around a modern MediaTek Dimensity chipset, the Xiaoxin Tablet 11 2025 also has a bright 90 Hz display and a decent-sized battery, among other features.

The Huawei FreeBuds 6 are open-fit earbuds with active noise cancellation. Their unusual design makes them easily distinguishable, and the new earbuds bring improvements to battery life while retaining the predecessor's price tag.

The Oppo Pad SE is a particularly affordable mid-range tablet with an 11-inch display that is ideal for web and multimedia tasks. Students are also an definitive target group for the Oppo Pad SE, which supports a range of multitasking features.

Qualcomm has officially shown off the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 4 nm chip that offers up to a 65% faster NPU, 30% faster CPU and 27% faster CPU. It will debut it the coming weeks alongside smartphones from Honor.

Oppo has launched two interesting mid-range smartphones, the Reno 14 and the Reno 14 Pro, that primarily stand out with their stylish colors and strong value for money. Oppo also installs four 50-MP cameras in IP69-certified housing for the Pro model.

Lenovo has shown off what could be one of the world's first third-party mini-PC to launch with the GB10 'superchip' from Nvidia. It features 128 GB of RAM and will be available for purchase sometime in Q3, 2025.

Rollme has added a new model to its smart ring lineup. The R11 features ECG support, sleep and body temperature tracking, and up to 30 days of standby time. It weighs 3.5g and is priced at $139.99.

Nobara Linux 42 packs a handful of interesting upgrades over the previous version of the gaming-centric Linux distribution, including an in-house Flatpak app store, a new default browser, and improved software and driver management.

NetherRealm Studios has announced Mortal Kombat: Definitive Edition, thus wrapping up the popular fighting game that was released less than two years ago. The new comprehensive package includes the base game as well as all the DLCs and story expansion released.

A well-known retailer for all things gaming handheld has now started stocking Ayaneo's latest effort. Built around a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is a pint-sized gaming handheld with a bright and high-resolution display, as well as an optional 16 GB of RAM trim.

PocketBook offers a compact and fairly inexpensive e-reader that, unlike a few competitors, aims to cover the basics such as long battery life and the eye-friendly reading of books. The device is now available for purchase.

Eizo is launching a new 4K monitor that is designed for rather demanding and even professional users, such as content creators who need accurate colors and a high resolution.

The WiiM Amp Ultra packs a powerful amplifier and a Hi-Fi streamer into a compact chassis made of aluminum. A touchscreen on the front panel is intended to simplify operation, and WiiM also touts broad compatibility for various devices, including turntables and smart TVs.

Iqunix has finally revealed the price and full specifications and pricing for the EZ80, the company's latest Hall-effect gaming keyboard. While the EZ80 features some impressive performance numbers and unique aesthetics, it comes at a steep price.

Casio and Crocs have teamed up for a limited-edition GA2100 bundle, featuring a glow-in-the-dark watch and matching Echo Wave clogs. Launching May 27.

TCL's China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) division asserts that its latest panel type can help make the more color-accurate screens to date, as it made from cutting-edge printed OLED. It is said to be available by mid-2025, and might debut in smartphones of various sizes later in the year.

One-Netbook has brought the OneXPlayer G1 to its OneXPlayer Store after a successful crowdfunding campaign. Shipping worldwide, the unusual gaming handheld can be configured with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and 64 GB of RAM, as well as a 4 TB SSD.

The Casio G-Shock BGA-10-7A watch is now available in the UK and Japan. Part of the Playful Hearts Series, the model features a color-changing design on the watch face. Other features of the shock resistant watch include a small date display, a removable bezel and 10 ATM water resistance.

MediaTek asserts that its latest chipset for fixed wireless access (FWA) or mobile broadband equipment can support upload speeds of up to 2.8 gigabits per second (Gb/s) over sub-6GHz 5G it does connect with. The T930 also boasts multiple "world-first" technologies such as 8Rx for up to 40% stronger signals compared to the previous generation, and might be compatible with Wi-Fi 8 devices as well as those with Wi-Fi 7.

The R50S is a new affordable retro gaming handheld that wears its influences rather obviously. Unmistakeably resembling a certain Sony PlayStation 5 accessory, the R50S is available for under $70 with a 4:3 display and a modest battery capacity.

The Xiaomi 212W Hypercharge Power Bank 25000 is now available in more European countries following its recent launch in the UK. The portable accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously with a maximum single port output of 140W. Plus, there is an integrated display and support for fast charging protocols.

Govee has announced that the new Outdoor Lamp Post Lights will launch in mid-May in the US. The light is 97.6 inches (~248 cm) tall, with the 360° light covering a 32 ft (~10 m) radius. Other features include integrated motion and ambient light sensors, six lightning zones and Matter compatibility.

Amazfit has launched the Balance 2 smartwatch in China. This new model has various upgrades over the original, including a significantly longer battery life, sapphire crystal glass and Zepp OS 5. Plus, there are new features for runners and golfers, and it will also support diving.

Xiaomi recently expanded its lineup of cleaning appliances with the Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 Max – a new vacuum-mop combo engineered to thoroughly clean hard flooring in a single pass whilst remaining gentle on surfaces. Additionally, it promises effective edge-cleaning capabilities.

System76, which specialises in Linux devices, is relaunching its Serval WS high-end laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The Linux notebook is also getting a better 16-inch display and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU.

Google has created a new security mode, similar to iPhone Lockdown, for Android 16. Advanced Protection bundles features such as intrusion logging and enhanced device protection, beefing up the security of Android devices.

MediaTek has now launched its latest chipset. The Dimensity 9400e arrives as the runt of the litter in the company's Dimensity 9400 series and is likely intended for widespread adoption by sub-premium devices.

Lenovo has introduced new smart glasses, the Lecoo Fighter G1. They are powered by the Snapdragon AR1, which makes the wearable sport on-glass AI features. The pre-sale price in China is CNY 1,999, around $277.

Rokid has announced the AR Spatial glasses that apparently create a 300-inch virtual image using bright Sony micro-OLED displays to create an immersive environment for entertainment and work.

Panasonic has launched the S1II and S1IIE, 24MP full-frame mirrorless cameras with 14+ stop dynamic range, eight-stop image stabilization, rugged weatherproof bodies, and ARRI LogC3 video output for compatibility with Alexa workflows.

Keychron just unveiled the K8 HE, a cheaper TKL version of the K4 HE Hall-effect gaming keyboard that we praised in our recent review. Much like the K4 HE, the K8 HE features wireless connectivity and both standard and special editions.

Wooting will soon host a “Special Reveal Livestream” on Friday, May 16, and recent leaks and teasers suggest that the gaming keyboard maker will be launching a rather unique take on its 60HE+ module or a new Hall-effect gaming keyboard altogether.

Ulefone’s new rugged smartphone with a secondary display, large battery and night vision camera is now orderable on Amazon. The handset comes with a total of three card slots, which makes it very easy to expand the storage or use two SIM cards for different cellular networks.

The Govee Strip Light with Skyline Kit has been launched in the US and is on its way to various European countries. It is said to deliver wall-washing lighting effects with a range of presets and an AI feature. Plus, these smart lights are Matter compatible, allowing them to integrate with many smart home ecosystems.

Google has just officially unveiled the brand new design of Android 16. Material 3 Expressive is intended to make Android 16 more optically appealing and more efficient while simplifying operation. It also includes new animations, improved haptic feedback and a new feature called Live Updates.

Pre-orders aren't the only way gamers can acquire Nintendo's new console. On the June 5th Switch 2 release date, US Best Buy locations will sell a small quantity of handhelds. Lucky buyers can anticipate a free bonus, which could be a collectible coin.

The international version of the Nubia Z70S Ultra is now available to pre-order in several regions. Nubia is also offering a discount and including free gifts along with pre-orders until the open sale later this month.

Offspring and G-Shock just revealed their exclusive DW-5600 "Cement Edition" - but you can’t buy it. The collab is limited to a raffle-only Friends & Family release, with no retail launch planned in sight.

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is the latest attempt to capture a corner of the high-end tablet market. Combining a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a 12,140 mAh battery, that OnePlus Pad 2 Pro also features a huge 13.2-inch display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Meizu has announced the Note 16 series smartphones in China. The company’s new midrange Note 16 series consists of the base Note 16 and the top-end Note 16 Pro variant. The Pro variant features a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,200 mAh battery.

The Chuwi GameBook is a new gaming laptop featuring a 16-inch and 300 Hz display, and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The device also offers upgradeable RAM and storage, plus numerous ports and a 77.7 Wh battery.

The UM690L Slim is a new mini-PC from Minisforum that packs plenty of performance into its 0.8-litre case size. Available globally, the Minisforum UM690L Slim can be picked up with healthy launch discounts across its various SKUs, including one that combines 32 GB of RAM with 1 TB of storage.

Philips Hue is about to launch three new versions of its Aurelle Panel lights. These smart ceiling lights are available in round and rectangular shapes and are almost identical to the original products. However, the latest devices are expected to be significantly cheaper than their predecessors.