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Paralives launched in Steam Early Access on May 25, selling 250,000 copies in 8 hours and peaking at 78,603 concurrent players, with very positive reviews.

With the xbx a01+, Xreal wants to make AR glasses more stylish, lightweight and more affordable, thereby moving them a little further into the mainstream. The affordable glasses offer 1,600-nit displays that are capable of simulating a 147-inch television.

NEC Japan has unveiled its latest 13.3‑inch Lavie Nextreme model, a 994 g Copilot+ PC powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU. The new model is designed for business users, with 20+ hour runtimes, AI‑accelerated workflows, and a carbon‑fiber body.

Xiaomi's new compact tablet has now reached more countries. Available in two colours with two memory options, the tablet combines a 9.7-inch display with up to 128 GB of storage and a large battery.

HP has finally released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop. Available with AMD or Intel processors, the new HyperX Omen Max can also be configured with 64 GB of RAM, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, a 240 Hz OLED display and an RTX 5090 laptop GPU in some cases.

With smart features and a torque sensor, this relatively affordable bike comes with everyday-ready equipment and promises dynamic assistance. Thanks to NFC, the City Pro can also be unlocked easily.

Xiaomi has quietly launched a new pair of premium earbuds in Europe. In the process, the company has confirmed Eurozone pricing. At the same time, it has signalled that the Xiaomi Buds 6 will be receiving a global release soon, too.

Sporting a 5-inch screen display and rocking an operating system with three UI themes to choose from, the Muse 300 is an upcoming "world's first" piece of hardware that promises to deliver tube sound without the use of vacuum tubes. The hardware specs look quite interesting, and the Kickstarter page should go live soon.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will soon be launching a new Bluetooth speaker globally. Listed before its official release, the Xiaomi Sound Play is IP68 certified, comes in four colours and supports Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.

Gigabyte has announced the availability of the Aero X16 laptop in the global market. Described as a content creation and entertainment machine, the Aero X16 features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, a 165 Hz IPS panel, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and a 700-nit OLED display. Available globally, the EliteBook X G2q can be configured with a 5G modem and a choice of three Snapdragon X2 processors, too.

The Luna Band will be launched on the market in a few weeks. The manufacturer has finally confirmed details of the launch schedule for the subscription-free Whoop alternative. With LifeOS, haptic feedback and a voice assistant, Luna Band is set to be significantly more versatile than the competition.

Xiaomi has started selling a new wearable outside China. A budget fitness tracker, the Smart Band 10 Pro combines a bright AMOLED display with long battery life and is even available in an optional Ceramic Edition.

Xiaomi has quietly confirmed that it will be releasing a new luxury smartwatch globally. Now listed on its global website, the Xiaomi Watch S5 combines a massive battery with a 2,500 nit AMOLED display within a 46 mm body.

Xiaomi has now released a new Poco tablet. Available internationally and outside China, the Poco Pad C1 runs HyperOS 3, has up to 6 GB of RAM and is comparatively compact thanks to a 9.7-inch display.

Xiaomi has officially started selling a new pair of over-ear headphones. Available in two colours, the Redmi Headphones Neo retail for roughly $50 with up to 72 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity at its disposal. The new headphones support Adaptive ANC and a wired audio mode too.

Asus has released a new 24-inch desktop internationally. An Apple iMac alternative, the Asus VM441 offers Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, numerous ports and an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.

Xiaomi has introduced a new household appliance that can wash and dry laundry in one go, allowing you to easily prepare large amounts of clothing for immediate use. Notably, the Mijia Washing Machine Pro Supreme Edition is also able to generate its own active cleaning agent.

Dubbed "Infinity" and based on Debian 13.5 "Trixie," MX Linux 25.2 comes with the 6.12.90 Debian kernel across all versions, except the Xfce-ahs flavor, which uses the low-latency Liquorix 7.0.9 core. As usual, multiple tweaks, fixes, and updated packages are also present.

Honor has introduced the new affordable smartphone, the Honor 600e. The smartphone is already listed on Honor Peru’s official website, revealing full specifications, including a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, a 108 MP primary camera, and a large 6,520 mAh battery with 45 W wired and 6 W reverse wired charging support.

Sennheiser has announced the Momentum 5 premium pair of over-the-ear headphones. The new generation headphones have a repairable design and feature more microphones for better ANC and calls.

Panasonic Cycle Tech has refreshed the Xealt L3 e-bike for 2026 with through-axles, hydraulic disc brakes, and new 700×38C tires. Priced at ¥238,000 ($1,600 / €1,480), it launches in Japan in June 2026 with up to 90 km of assisted range.

Acoustune has unveiled the ATX001 Bluetooth transmitter in Japan. The transmitter adds high-resolution music codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, to Android and Apple smartphones that lack support for such codecs.

With a length of 3.5 centimeters and a weight of 198 grams, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH is extremely compact for a full-frame lens. Thypoch nevertheless advertises a robust brass housing and high image quality.

The Honor 600 is getting a new "Super Edition", which is advertised with a strong price-performance ratio. To this end, Honor has installed a fast Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a gigantic 8,600 mAh battery and a 200 megapixel main camera.

Lenovo has finally released its 15-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD Strix Halo processors. Sold internationally, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines Radeon 8060S graphics with a 165 Hz OLED display, an 84 Wh battery and dual M.2 slots. The laptop can configure up to 48 GB VRAM too, thanks to optional 64 GB RAM variants.

A new gaming monitor from Xiaomi is coming to Europe and other global markets. The model is intended for smooth gaming. Xiaomi further advertises various gaming features that are meant to be especially useful in competitive titles.

With a 200 megapixel main camera, three 50 MP cameras and a fast Dimensity 9500s ARM chip for the price of a premium mid-range smartphone, the brand new Oppo Reno16 Pro promises first-class value for money.

With a focus on stability and lightness, Besgnulinux 4-0 is now available with plenty of updated packages, improvements to the Font Manager tool, DPI settings, and more. Thanks to these improvements, this refreshed Debian-based distro is suitable for both new silicon and older, less potent hardware.

The latest smartwatch from Honor wants to convince customers with a 3,000 nits bright AMOLED display, NFC and GPS at a relatively affordable price. Above all, the smartwatch is supposed to achieve a long battery life of 35 days due to a gigantic battery.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 launches with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab, adding Lucy and free 5-star Rebecca to the game's first major IP crossover.

Designed for both PCs and mobile devices, Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 introduces the Lomiri user interface. The generic ISO images now come with the 7.0.9 kernel, while the special editions for Pine and Raspberry Pi hardware feature the 6.18.32 (PinePhone, PinePhone Pro & PineTab), 6.9.0 (PineTab2), and 7.0.0 (Raspberry Pi) kernels.

Oppo Bubble is perhaps one of the most unusual smartphone gadgets on the market, as Oppo packs a round AMOLED touchscreen, a battery and magnets into a 27 gram housing, thus adding a selfie display to smartphones.

Specialized has launched the new Vado 3 X commuter e-bike in the global market. The company’s new commuter electric bike comes in two variants, namely, the Specialized Vado 3 X 4.0 and the Vado 3 X 6.0. The full-suspension e-bike boasts a Specialized 3.1 810 W motor and a large 840 Wh battery, delivering 105 Nm of torque and up to 150 km of range on a single charge.

The brand new Oppo Pad 6 offers a 144 Hz display, a fast CPU and an integrated 5G modem at prices starting at the equivalent of $515.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Experimental build 26300.8497 with screen tint, braille display support, and voice isolation improvements for Insiders.

For around $88, the Thunderobot Q5AD YYDS features a 24.5-inch 1080p Fast IPS panel with a 300Hz overclock refresh rate. The display targets esports players, supposedly offering 1ms GtG response, AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and 10-bit color support with factory Delta E calibration under 2.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop globally. Described as a mobile workstation, the ZBook 8 G2a 14-inch features modern AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and multiple display options with 120 Hz VRR refresh rates or 800 nits peak brightness.

HP has finally started selling a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel Panther Lake processors. Also equipped with Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell graphics and 64 GB of RAM, the ZBook X G2i comes with a massive 96 Wh battery and an optional 120 Hz display.

The Urtopia Carbon 1 ST is not only a very good bike with a relaxed, motor-assisted ride, but also offers a variety of smart features. The following takes a closer look at these.

Arknights: Endfield 1.3 Sketches of Lost Heirlooms launches June 5 with Sword Vault Dale, Physical Guard Mi Fu, Heat Vanguard Camille, Contingency Contract, and factory improvements.

This new mobile device is essentially a smartphone, or at least a mobile phone that also supports GNSS and LTE. However, a cellular connection is not necessarily required.

Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, combining both Moss titles into one enhanced non-VR adventure for PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC.

HP is now selling a new 15-inch gaming laptop with a 16:10 aspect ratio display. Equipped with modern AMD and Intel processors, the HyperX Omen 15 also boasts an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and a 70 Wh battery.

Asus is now selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop in the US. Featuring the Intel Panther Lake platform, the ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606 also features a much brighter display than its predecessor. The new laptop delivers significantly more power to its dedicated GPU, too.

Asus has finally started selling its new ROG Zephyrus G14 in the US. Equipped with a modern Intel Panther Lake processor, the 2026 edition also pushes considerably more power to its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. Unfortunately, these upgrades come at a steep cost with a $1,400 higher starting price than Asus' 2025 edition.

Lenovo is now selling a new 14-inch ThinkPad across North America. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 is a more budget option than many recent 14-inch ThinkPad releases. Nonetheless, the laptop still contains dual SSD slots and upgradeable DDR5 RAM.

Orico has listed a new 5-bay 3.5-inch HDD enclosure on Amazon Japan supporting up to 90 TB, featuring a tool-free magnetic cover, 5Gbps USB 3.0, UASP, and a 120mm cooling fan. Currently discounted to ¥9,461 ($59.4) until June 22.

Lenovo has launched a new 15-inch laptop globally built on Intel's Wildcat Lake processors. Also available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5i 15IWC11 features an optional 120 Hz display and 70 Wh battery, too.

Lenovo has introduced a new Wildcat Lake-powered laptop globally. Launching with up to a 120 Hz display and 16 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5i 13IWC11 is lighter than the MacBook Neo while featuring a 50% larger battery, a backlit keyboard and upgradeable storage.