Accessory

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55, a pair of 5G handsets that will bolster its popular Galaxy A series. In the meantime, a website has obtained dozens of images showing the pair's official case designs, as well as first-party TPU screen protectors.

Philips Hue has launched its Pendant light cord for filament bulbs in the EU, following its announcement earlier this year. The accessory is available in four variants and a wide range of kits, including suitable smart bulbs. The new lighting product is 3D printed and uses recycled materials.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally tried out Apple's Vision Pro and compared it to his own Quest 3 in an Instagram video. The competition between Meta and Apple promises exciting innovations. The video shows the strengths and weaknesses of both VR headsets from Zuckerberg's point of view and allows speculation about future developments.

Satechi is selling its new Thunderbolt 4 Hub Slim Pro in EU countries at Amazon, following its US launch earlier this year; the accessory is also available at Amazon in the US. The dock features 96W pass-through charging, has multiple Thunderbolt 4 downstream ports and supports connection to dual monitors. Update: The host device is connected via the upstream Thunderbolt 4 port, not USB-A port.

The Baseus AirGo AS01 Earclip Earphones are new completely wireless headphones that follow a different concept than typical in-ear headphones and are designed to stay in the ear even when moving around a lot. The headphones are available at an affordable price. Several microphones are installed and a longer battery life is promised.

Redmi has confirmed that it will bring its new Buds 5 to the Indian market soon. The new earbuds are already listed at a 40% discount off their listed MSRP, and also pack decent active noise cancellation (ANC) and battery life to drive their hype. They also come in a range of three attractive colors.

Apple has released a new version of visionOS, its equivalent of iOS or iPadOS for the new Vision Pro. It fixes the ultra-premium headset's famous passcode bug, by which a unit might have even required a trip back to the Apple Store to be unlocked. Nevertheless, its new ability does not compromise its security.

Motorola is confident you'll find a smartphone deal to fall in love with during its latest sales event. They include $310 off an Edge+ 2022 and $150 off a Moto G Stylus 2023 as well as the ever-present $300 off the OEM's latest foldable flagship. Its vanilla sibling the Razr 2023 brings the OEM's offer of free Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with each purchase back.

Philips has unveiled its new 9000 series USB power bank in China. The accessory has a USB-A output and two USB-C ports supporting up to 140W PD 3.1 charging. Other features of the portable charger include a 27,000mAh capacity, a built-in color display and protection against problems like overheating.

OK-Robot, a new AI system, enables robots to tidy up homes that are new to them. The system recognises objects and puts them in the right place. OK-Robot still struggles in very cluttered rooms, but Meta's project is much more successful in rooms that are less messy.

Volta asserts that its upcoming 120W power brick is for "techies" and gamers as well as travelers. It combines a multi-socket "~200-country" form-factor with the gallium nitride (GaN) III tech necessary for a combined up-to-120W output via USB-C. The OEM also backs its new Travel Adapter to debut with a compact form-factor and the potential safety boost of an extra fuse.

Signify has launched a new accessory for Philips Hue smart lighting in the UK and the EU; the product is also expected to arrive in the US this April. The piece allows for more creative lighting designs on your ceiling or wall. Currently, customers can only purchase the product directly from the brand via its online store.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

Anker has released a new gold version of the Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) in the UK and Germany. The original model with a black finish was launched last year, and the gold variant is also already on sale in the US. The portable power bank offers 140W USB-C PD 3.1 fast charging, app controls and a built-in display.

Rocket Homes and Wayfair have announced that they see the Vision Pro's (astronomical) value as the ideal new platform for their respective sales apps. Accordingly, those with Apple's first-gen headset can now view their next dream home in virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) with Real Estate Search, then make it their own with the Decorify app.

Samsung looks set to release a new 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank after the product appeared to leak online at a German retailer. The portable charger has two USB-C ports with a maximum output of 25W alongside the Qi-enabled wireless charging pad. Plus, built-in LEDs show how much battery remains.

JLab touts its latest wireless earbuds as an industry first in that they introduce Preferred Listening Response Curve tuning from Knowles to their market. The Epic Lab Edition buds also support the LC3 codec, Spatial Audio and "Smart" ANC. They are also Hi-Res Audio certified and are rated to get up to 56 hours of battery life thanks to their "dual-mode" charging case.

The EarFun Air 2 are new and completely wireless headphones that should impress with their high playback quality and the ability to use them with multiple devices. A game mode is available, and they are also said to be waterproof - to a greater extent.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 may be closer to launch than ever, with a device bearing its rumored identifiers gaining approval for sale in the US from the Federal Communications Commission. It seems the FCC might have had an easy time of it, as the device seems all but unchanged compared to its A54 5G predecessor in some potentially important ways.

Blurry images of the Fujifilm X100VI have revealed that the next-gen compact camera champion will feature a basically identical design to its predecessor, with the exception of one small change on the back. If you liked the X100V, you'll like the X100VI. If not, look elsewhere.

Anker has discounted the 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) at its Amazon storefronts in countries including the US, the UK and Spain. According to the Amazon listing, the top deal offers 36% off the RRP in the UK. Features of the device include 140W charging via USB-C and an integrated display.

The Xiaomi Monitor A27i has been launched in Germany and is expected to roll out to more countries in the EU, Middle East, and Southeast Asia soon. The budget model has a 1080p resolution and a 100 Hz refresh rate. Other features include TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, wide color gamut coverage and various ports.

The Xiaomi Monitor A24i has appeared on the brand’s global website, suggesting it could soon launch in countries around the world. The model has a basic appearance but has a 1080p display with a 100Hz refresh rate. Other features include a slim body with an adjustable angle stand, DisplayPort and HDMI.

Ultion's award-winning Nuki Plus smart lock has now added Matter support, bringing added interoperability & security to one of the most secure locks on the market. However, owners of previous models will have to completely replace their smart locks for the Matter edition since there is no software update offered.

A vlogger has gone beyond the ever-growing plethora of Apple Vision Pro unboxings and/or walkthroughs to reveal that the ~$3,500 headset is a surprisingly high drop risk. Then again, if it does fall, it might stand a good enough chance of survival - provided the user doesn't care about quite all its functional or structural integrity.

It turns out that, despite OCulink's higher bandwidth, it still chokes high-end GPUs like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 by up to 23% when used in an external GPU enclosure, but Thunderbolt's limitations are far more obvious. As with the older standard, the eGPU setup suffered more when the graphics output was sent back to the laptop.

Samsung's official UAE website has accidentally listed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fit3 and kept the listing up for a good while. This accidental listing has given away everything you would want to know about the fitness smart band except the availability and pricing.

The capacity of the 21700 rechargeable battery installed in the EDC35 is now also available as a stand-alone battery. Nitecore offers two different batteries with 6000 mAh, but these do not fit in all flashlights.

JSAUX' inaugural external monitor is off to a flying start on Kickstarter. The foldable FlipGo's UltraView and DuoViews SKUs are all still currently available at early-bird prices in 13.5- or 16-inch sizes. The up-to-2.5K accessory has a magnetic stand system, is compatible with newer M1-M3-equipped Mac PCs, and has a one-cable design.

MEETS TRADING has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the ultra-light Finger Barrel Mouse i2 on Makuake. The ergonomic design prevents palm heat build-up over long hours of use. The mouse has silent buttons and connects over 2.4 Ghz and Bluetooth connections.

Coinciding with the launch of Death Stranding on the App Store for the iPhone, Backbone has launched a new limited edition Backbone One x Death Stranding controller. Costing $125, the new accessory will also come with a free copy of the game, normally worth $40.

TORRAS asserts that its upcoming Apple Vision Pro accessory range is worth holding out for as the best way to keep one's $3,499 headset as mint and fully-functional for as long as possible. The OEM claims to have thought of everything in these terms, from relieving potential neck-strain to making sure the "spatial computing" is as clear as possible at all times. The line also contains an innovative way of keeping the Vision Pro going for longer.

The Carl Pei-led Android brand Nothing is projected to launch its first ever sub-flagship smartphone in 2024. The "Phone (2a)" in question is now reported to have popped up in another new leak ahead of that event. This tip hints at a top-end spec the OEM has decided to throw into this new package for (presumably) less money than the current main Phone (2).

A new leak indicates that the X100VI set to launch on February 20 will be bigger than the X100V, although it may barely be noticeable. However, looking at previous Fujifilm trends, weight may be a bigger concern from the new move.

Kawasaki has partnered with Garmin on a touchscreen for its new RIDGE Limited side x side. The centre console solution will be somewhat similar to the Tread powersport navigator, with features including navigation from preloaded maps, a communication tool and information about the vehicle.

Samsung is expanding the brand new Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra with a total of three eye-catching designs by European artists, either as protective cases or as flipsuit cards. The company also offers a matching watch face for the Galaxy Watch6.

JSAUX has announced that its upcoming FlipGo accessory will debut via crowdfunding as a new Portable Dual Screen monitor soon. It is slated to resemble the new Asus Zenbook Duo somewhat with touchscreen functionality, and will also boast a "magnetic" design and multiple mounting options. It will be available in two size SKUs with up to 41% off their MSRPs on their launch.

The Fujifilm X100VI leaks continue to tug at the heart strings of compact camera fans. Despite previous arguments to the contrary and an identical lens, a new leak claims that the upcoming X100V replacement, and by extension the X-Pro4 and possibly X-E5, will, in fact, sport in-body image stabilisation.

Just in time for the launch of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 models, accessory manufacturers are introducing gadgets for Samsung's premium phones. Anyone looking for covers, cases, screen protectors, camera covers or quick chargers will be spoiled for choice.

Gigaset accounts itself Europe's "market leader" in DECT products - however, it is also in dire financial straits and in need of a life-line. Fortunately, it has now secured one in the form of a buy-out agreement with VTech, a big name in fixed-line phones (and also children's tech) in the US. The acquisition is touted to generally benefit the former while allowing the latter to move on with its corporate journey.

MAINGEAR has marked the launch of the RTX 4070 Ti Super card by conducting a "limited drop" of a new "handcrafted and individually numbered" PC custom-built in collaboration with MSI. The Zero is touted to bring a revolution in gaming PC minimalism about with its new MG-RC cable-management system, not to mention a Panoramic Glass case through which an eponymous motherboard, branded cooler and "clean" RGB is displayed.

Fresh speculation about the state of an Xbox controller refresh has emerged online. Expected to be released this spring, the controller is being developed under the codename and could retail for $69.99 in the US.

Similarly to the EDC33, Nitecore's larger EDC35 version works with a particularly high energy density battery. This allows the EDC35 to achieve a lighting range of up to 550 meters while almost doubling the battery life of the smaller model.

The Magic Drawing Pad is an Android tablet that is particularly suitable for use as a drawing tablet and can thus differentiate between a particularly large number of pressure levels. It can also be used completely independently of a PC.

Motorola's US online store has added new deals to its latest Winter Wonder promo event. They include the offer of a free Lenovo Tab P11 with the purchase of the Edge Plus (or Edge+) 2023 smartphone. There is also a discount on the ThinkPhone, and the offer of free TWS earbuds with the latest Razr-series foldable smartphones.

Suunto touts its latest product as the ideal audio accessories to take along on one's next adventure holiday, mountain hike or training session. The Wing headphones have an open-ear design for environmental awareness, and even support Head Movement controls for completely hands-free use. They may also be able to help keep both themselves and their user safe with LED lighting and an IP67 rating.

A new Samsung power bank with 45W super fast charging via USB-C and a 20,000mAh capacity appears to have leaked at a UK retailer. The model seems to have three USB-C ports, LED indicators and a power button. According to the product page, the portable charger could be available as soon as January 23rd.