Gadget

Microsoft has come through on its commitment to release the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge in time for Christmas. Officially called the Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge Thermoelectric Cooler, the mini fridge will be available to pre-order in Europe, the US and UK from next week for two-figure sums.

HMD Global has returned to another classic Nokia handset, having already re-released Nokia 3310. This time, the company has unveiled a new Nokia 6310, which retains the 'iconic silhouette' of the original model.

BenQ has unveiled the GS50, a portable projector that is splashproof. The GS50 can create up to a 100-inch image at 1080p, has built-in speakers and runs Android TV natively. BenQ has priced the projector at £629 in the UK and €749 in the Eurozone.

Evan Blass has leaked HTC's next VR headset, the Vive Flow. Set to be announced tomorrow, the Vive Flow will launch for US$499 and will begin shipping in early November.

A new project takes the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and utilises it within a handheld games console. The RetroLite CM4 looks an awful lot like the Nintendo Switch Lite, too.

Hong Kong-based AIRROBO has released a new robot vacuum, the T10+. This mid-range vacuum cleaner is auto emptying, meaning it can clean your home for up to 45 days without intervention.

The Yuzu and Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulators on PC have made great leaps over the past few years of development. Yuzu’s at the point where newly-launched flagship titles like Metroid Dread are already running on PC at 4K/60 FPS with an entry-level i5-8400/GeForce GTX 1060 combo.

A research team at The California Institute of Technology has built a robot with hybrid walking and flying movement. The robot can carry out manoeuvres such as flying to avoid stairs and skateboarding.

Some quirky concept renders of a wrist (1) smartwatch have been produced by a talented designer that could pique the interest of Nothing’s Carl Pei. The device is inspired by the design language of the Nothing ear (1) and includes features such as a waterproof display, Wear OS software, and a transparent case.

LG has unveiled the Cinebeam PF610P, a portable projector that is available for under €850. The 1080p projector can create up to a 120-inch image at 1,000 ANSI Lumens and a 150,000:1 contrast ratio.

Sky has released a trio of QLED TVs, all Smart TVs. The Sky Glass series is available in three sizes from 43 to 65-inches. All models feature integrated soundbars and will eventually support Microsoft Kinect-style accessories.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Buds Z2 and OnePlus 9RT. While the company has started teasing its pair of ANC earbuds, Evan Blass has already published a hands-on photo of a pair.

Amazon has started selling the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, its most powerful streaming stick to date. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max retails for US$54.99, supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and includes an Alexa Voice Remote in the box. The streaming stick is available to order in the Eurozone and UK, too.

Google Nest has revealed a new service for its thermostat range. The company hopes that Nest Renew will optimize thermostats for greener energy use through several smart features, including Energy Shift. Nest Renew will be available in the US only for the time being.

The SRS-NS7 is Sony's latest neck-band speaker. The Japanese giant touts this accessory as an alternative to headphones in a home-theater setting, with in-house speaker types and 360 Spatial Sound for immersive audio without the risk of headband fatigue. This latest offering also comes with a wireless transmitter for potentially reliable, low-latency connection to the TV in question.

The XGIMI Halo+ is a minor update on last year's Halo. The 1080p projector maxes out at 900 ANSI Lumens, supports automatic keystone correction and runs Android TV 10 out of the box. The XGIMI Halo+ retails for £739 in the UK and US$849 in the US.

Ring has released several new Halloween settings allowing users to customize their doorbells to mark the holiday. These include new Halloween-themed Quick Replies, a feature released earlier this year.

A tech blog claims to have uncovered evidence of a new portable gaming device developed by Lenovo. This putative answer to the Nintendo Switch or Sony PSP goes under the Legion brand and runs Android - or, rather, it would have, had the OEM not chosen to cancel it ahead of its launch. Should it have made it to the market in 2021, it may have worked as a cloud and streaming machine too.

The company SmallRig has launched something that might be for those in need of something besides the typical tripod or gimbal for their mobile photography or videography. The Fold P10 is a collapsible smartphone clamp designed to support two-handed use during filming. It also has cold-shoe mounts for a larger-scale set-up with external lights or mics.

MediaTek has unveiled a new "high-performance" series dedicated to the latest standard of wireless connectivity. It now consists of the Filogic 830 and 630, the line's first examples of system-on-chips (SoCs) and network interface cards (NICs) respectively. They are slated to confer top-end Wi-Fi specs on devices such as PCs, smart TVs and peripherals.

The Mini Pupper robot dog is not only based on the Raspberry Pi 4B, but its software is also open source which means that tinkerers and modders can easily teach their pet new tricks by reprogramming it.

Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi Watch Color 2 and Xiaomi Civi in China. Both devices happen to feature components made by semiconductor maker Goodix as well, continuing a strong relationship between Xiaomi and its fellow Chinese company.

Xiaomi is preparing to release another TV Stick. The new model is more powerful, comes with several accessories and can output in 4K at 60 FPS. The Xiaomi TV Stick supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and DTS HD, too.

Honor has just expanded its new Tab V7 series with a second, vanilla variant. It looks much like its flagship counterpart, although it has a smaller, lower-end display and a more mid-range processor. Then again, it retains support for the new Magic Pencil 2, has quad speakers and runs the same new OS as the Tab V7 Pro.

Xiaomi has now announced the launch of its new smartwatch, the Xiaomi Watch Color 2, in China. The Watch Color 2 offers a 1.43-inch AMOLED, 117 sports mode, the usual smartwatch measuring hardware, and 12 days of battery life. Pricing begins at the equivalent of US$154.

TechLife is Realme's new brand that covers smart home lifestyle gadgets and appliances. It has announced a new product launch for its Indian audience, to be held in late September 2021. This event will bring TechLife's vacuum cleaners to the market, not to mention its Air Purifier.

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon is now also rumored to unveil a Home Robot, which may or may not elaborate on the Echo Show 10's abilities with added independent movement.

Not only is DJI planning to release new drones soon, but it is also planning to release a new action camera. Called the Osmo Action 2, the camera looks more like a GoPro Hero Session than the original Osmo Action.

The delivery robot with a Raspberry Pi at its heart may not entirely replace delivery drivers in the foreseeable future, but it certainly is an intriguing alternative to the more dangerous package delivery via drones.

Vaonis has announced the Hyperia, a telescope that it claims is one of the most powerful of its kind on the market. The Vaonis Hyperia is over two metres tall, weighs 75 kg and can shoot in up to 61 MP.

A leaked Mavic 3 series user manual has revealed plenty of details about DJI's next drones. Not only does it lay out almost all the specifications of the Mavic 3, but it also describes the differences between the SKUs that DJI will offer. A release date has emerged too, as has a hands-on image.

According to GoPro, the Hero 10 Black is unable to record videos at high resolutions and framerates for extended periods. The company claims that these resolutions, framerates and video lengths are way beyond what most people use their GoPro for. The reality is that the GoPro Hero 10 Black cannot record at 2.7K and 60 FPS for more than 20 minutes in a room without overheating and shutting down.

Proscenic already sells several smart home appliances, of which the A9 air purifier is the latest. The Proscenic A9 packs plenty of functionality, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations. Sadly, it suffers from some drawbacks, such as its US$219 retail price.

Proscenic may sell many smart home devices, but it also has a range of cordless vacuums. The S1 is the company's smallest to date, but it is not quite as versatile as Proscenic claims.

The Fengmi R1 is a new projector from Xiaomi's ecosystem. The 1080p projector supports Dolby Audio, has a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and a peak brightness of 1,600 ANSI lumens.

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.

In an effort to clamp down on fake and compensated reviews, Amazon has banned over 3000 merchant accounts, connected to approximately 600 Chinese technology brands.

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi has finally arrived in the shape of the Tinker Board 2S. The single-board computer is available with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, has an M.2 2230 slot and a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port, among other connections.

GoPro has now announced the launch of its latest action-cam, the GoPro Hero 10 Black. The Hero 10 Black succeeds last year's Hero 9 Black and packs a slew of interesting features including a new GP2 chip and HyperSmooth 4.0. It's also a bit more expensive, though, with a US$499 MSRP.

An official datasheet for the GoPro Hero 10 Black has surfaced online, revealing all aspects of GoPro's next action camera. The data sheet confirms that the Hero 10 Black will feature GoPro's new GP2 processor, along with a larger 23 MP camera.

As part of its live-streamed product launch of today, (September 15, 2021) Xiaomi has announced when its electric Scooter Pro 2 will hit the German market in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed special edition form. It has many specs in common with the normal version, although the new branded theme boosts its price by quite a bit.

GoPro has settled on a date to launch the Hero 10 Black, its next action camera. The Hero 10 Black will arrive on its predecessor's anniversary, complete with an improved camera, chipset and video stabilisation. The Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black will look practically identical, though.

Realme has now launched its new smart band, the Realme Band 2, in Malaysia. The Realme Band 2 offers a bigger display and battery compared to its predecessor and looks set to arrive in India with a price tag that would make it a cheaper alternative to Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 6.

The upcoming project would allow the Raspberry Pi to become a mobile laboratory device that can analyze and determine certain measurements of liquids like the quality and adulteration of olive oil.

According to a report, DJI has set a tentative release date for the Mavic 3. The drone will be larger than the Mavic 2 and will arrive in two versions, both with identical camera hardware.

Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick is generally regarded as the best option for those seeking a capable, affordable TV stick. Realme is set to disrupt the market, however, with the Realme 4K Google TV Stick, thanks to Google TV support and 4K playback capability.

GoPro is set to announce the release of the next iteration in its action-cam lineup. The GoPro Hero 10 Black will debut on September 15 and a new leak has now revealed all important details and features of the new camera ahead of launch.

Hubsan has positioned the Zino Mini SE aggressively, with its 249 g drone offering longer flight times than the DJI Mini 2. The Zino Mini SE starts at US$349 and should be available in North America towards the end of September.

Whoop has revised its in-house fitness tracker, making it 33% thinner while adding several features. The bracelet will be optional in the future too thanks to Whoop Body, a clothing range with an integrated holder for the fitness tracker. Whoop remains a subscription-only service.