Gadget

The FCC has published photos of the dLight, a Google work from home (WFH) initiative for its employees. The dLight contains numerous features for sprucing up a home office and is designed for use in video calls. Sadly, Google has no plans to sell the dLight commercially.

The Motion Sensor P1 is a new smart home product from Aqara. The motion detector has up to five years of battery life and can detect movement up to seven meters away. A built-in light sensor enables you to trigger smart home lights with greater precision. You can use the Motion Sensor P1 with Zigbee, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

Samsung has shared an unboxing of the Monitor M8, its 32-inch and much cheaper alternative to the Apple Studio Display. The Monitor M8 contains plenty of smart features and even a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS), plus a removable webcam.

The launch of the next-generation Mac mini appears to be close, if Apple Studio Display is anything to go by. According to developer Steve Throughton-Smith, the firmware mentions the unreleased mini-PC, which is expected to be considerably more powerful than the existing Apple M1 model.

A new Xiaomi smart home product is now available to pre-order in China, the Mijia Water Purifier 1000G. The gadget can filter water at up to 2.65 L (~90 fl. oz) per minute. The device has a six-layer filter to remove impurities such as sediment and chlorine. You can view the water quality on the faucet’s smart screen or via the Mijia app.

TP-Link has released a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system, the Deco XE75. The two devices can deliver speeds up to 5,400 Mbps, cover an area of 5,500 ft² (~511 m²) and support up to 200 devices. The gadget has three Ethernet LAN ports and comes with the basic TP-Link HomeShield security plan.

The Dreame Bot W10 Pro robot vacuum could soon be coming to Europe, according to Caschy’s Blog. Recently launched in China, the gadget has 4000 Pa of suction and a mop that can be automatically washed and dried at the dock. The device also has an HD camera and AI obstacle avoidance technology.

Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Series in some European countries, including Germany, Italy and the UK. The devices are designed to help people who suffer from allergies by removing particles from the air such as pollen, dust and pet dander. There are three products in the range, to suit different spaces.

Roborock has launched the S7 MaxV series in the US. The S7 MaxV and the S7 MaxV Plus are now available from several retailers, having been unveiled at CES 2022 and launched in Europe last month. It is unclear when the third vacuum in the series, the S7 MaxV Ultra, will be available. Both Roborock and Walmart are currently offering discounts on the new products.

Alfred is a new robot lawnmower from Marotronics, powered by ArduMower. The gadget has a GPS RTK system, removing the need for a perimeter wire to guide the device. You can adjust the cutting height of the robot and remotely control it with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The device comes with an enclosed docking station.

YouTuber Clemens Elflein has shared an open-source robot lawnmower project, OpenMower. The smart mower can localize and navigate using GPS rather than a perimeter wire. The gadget uses an off-the-shelf robot lawnmower, replacing the electronics with a Raspberry Pi 4, ArduSimple RTK GPS board and a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller.

Pricing and a potential release date for the Mini 3 series have leaked online. Reportedly, the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro could be with us later this month but for CNY 3,299 (~US$519) and CNY 4,299 (~US$676), respectively.

Decathlon is now selling the Elops R500E cargo e-bike in Europe. The bicycle has up to 90 km (~56 miles) range from a 672 Wh Samsung lithium-ion battery. The cargo bike can bear loads up to 170 kg (~75 lbs) and reach speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph).

Ikea has added a new smart light to its range, the NYMANE LED pendant lamp. The device's design is based on the KLANG light from the 1960s. Ikea claims that the product lasts up to 20 times longer than an incandescent bulb. You can control the gadget with the Ikea Home smart app and sync it with other smart Ikea products.

Reputedly, Meta has settled on releasing a new Oculus Quest headset this year. While not arriving before the summer, the so-called Quest 2 Pro will include changes like mini-LED displays, among other new features.

A new leak now reports that Samsung is set to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with the same 108 MP camera on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This comes after reports earlier in the week touted the phone to also adopt the 3x zoom lens on the Galaxy S22 phones.

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.