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Sharge has launched the Mini 2 portable power bank in China. It features various upgrades over the original model, also known as the Flow Mini, which can be used to charge two devices simultaneously. These improvements include an increased maximum output and dual support for two-way charging.

Fujifilm has announced the Instax mini 41 instant camera with convenient auto-flash, auto-exposure, and close-up parallax correction features. The instant film photos are ready to view and share in just 90 seconds.

Atomos, known for its external camera monitors, has expanded its lineup with the StudioSonic professional-grade headphones, designed for monitoring audio on shoots, mixing tracks in the studio, and other situations requiring neutral sound reproduction.

The Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is touted as the world's first mobile controller with support for XR glasses. Although it has a design similar to 8BitDo's Bluetooth controller, it connects via USB-C.

The American storage maker Lexar has launched a new SSD which features 3D TLC NAND and very high transfer speeds. In fact, the NM1090 Pro's sequential read and write speeds are almost identical.

The new Bmax mini PC is sports an Intel chipset and can be connected to several high-resolution monitors at the same time. The B9 Plus is further advertised with an efficient cooling system, while its performance should be sufficient for most regular everyday applications.

Soundcore’s new AeroClip earphones wrap around your ears instead of plugging in. They come with 12mm drivers, a 32-hour battery claim (with case), and a fit that’s more about comfort and awareness than isolation. Now available in Europe.

Aurzen has launched a new Boom Mini portable projector in the US. The portable gadget features 500 lumens of brightness from an LED laser light source, offering resolutions up to 1080p. It also comes with a gimbal stand, dual speakers with Dolby Audio, dual-band WiFi, and real-time autofocus and keystone correction. It’s now available for purchase via Aurzen’s official website.

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds around right now. The device is also comparatively expensive thanks to its $899 list price. Nonetheless, MSI has quietly refreshed the Claw 8 AI+ with a new $999 variant that makes two major changes from the original variant it has been selling since last year.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price was higher than some buyers anticipated. Nevertheless, eBay sellers are listing pre-orders for the console at well above MSRP. There is a question of whether any of these listings meet eBay rules.

The KTC H27P3 is a 5K monitor featuring a lower-resolution 120 Hz mode, great colour reproduction and a decent peak brightness of 500 nits – all at a competitive price. Its USB-C port makes it an excellent match for a Mac.

E Ink’s new Marquee display tech brings full-color digital paper to outdoor signage, capable of working in extreme temperatures from -20°C to 65°C with low-power use and support for screens up to 75 inches.

The GMKtec EVO-X2 is now official in China, and it's available only in one configuration, which pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Its launch price is CNY 14,999, around $2,060.

Sony is gathering research that could improve a new PlayStation handheld or the PS6. The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has rocked the industry with pricey games and restrictive pre-order requirements. A leaked survey asked PlayStation gamers for their opinion on the console.

Beelink's SEi13 Pro is now available to purchase. This new mini PC packs the Intel Core i9-13900HK, has 32 GB of RAM, supports up to 8 TB of storage, and features built-in speakers. The launch price is $539.

Blackmagic has launched DaVinci Resolve 20, one of the most powerful software solutions for video, color, sound, and effects editing. New AI capabilities and vertical format support enable social media creators and filmmmakers to craft stories faster.

The $4,995 Blackmagic Pyxis 12K 16-stop HDR digital camera offers filmmakers, creators, and studios a higher-resolution alternative to DSLRs. It can output video proxies to Davinci Cloud that are automatically synced with remote Davinci Resolve editors.

China-based GPU manufacturer Zephyr has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X, a compact graphics card featuring a fully CNC-machined aluminum shroud and integrated I/O bracket. Designed for small form factor builds, the card combines standard RTX 4070 specifications with reduced operating temperatures, offering competitive performance and unique design elements.

The NAB9 Plus is a new mini PC with an Intel Core i9 processor, which can be expanded with a dedicated external graphics card and can be hooked up to three monitors. Minisforum’s new device is now available on Amazon and is currently being offered with a discount.

Anker has introduced a new printer under its EufyMake brand. It’s not a conventional but more versatile 3D printer and should be easy to use, even for beginners.

Shuttle is expanding its lineup with two new mini PCs featuring Intel processors. The included NPU should result in decent performance for AI workloads.

Microsoft has launched its first own mini PC. Unlike regular devices for consumers, this machine is supposed to be very easy to use as it directly connects to the cloud, which could potentially make it more secure.

Xiaomi has announced the Poco C71 entry-level smartphone in India. Xiaomi’s new budget-range smartphone comes with a Unisoc T7250 processor, a 120 Hz display, up to 6 GB of RAM, a 32 MP primary camera, and a 5,200 mAh battery. It will be available from INR 6,499 (~$76) on April 8, 2025, in India.

Nintendo decided to go with an LCD display on the Switch 2 because of HDR support. The new console has a larger and faster LCD display that supports HDR10.

Casio is now selling three Bright Metallic watches in European countries, such as the UK, the Netherlands, and Spain. These colorful models were revealed in March and also recently launched in the US. Features include a translucent watch strap, support for various world time zones and multiple alarms.

The new WonderMaker ZR Ultra 4 is a relatively affordable 3D printer designed to seamlessly handle multiple filaments and materials. Its standout features include high print speeds and an open-source approach.

In what has to be the most confusing gaming peripheral launch of the year so far, Keychron has revealed the M5 8K, a wireless gaming mouse that blends all the best features of the Logitech MX Master 3S and the MX Vertical into a more affordable package with extensive web-based customisation.

The new Honor 400 Lite packs a 108MP main camera and 3,500-nit AMOLED display into a sleek, water-resistant chassis that remains relatively thin and light despite its large battery.

The FlexTab is a new and particularly thin tablet that can also function as a monitor. The manufacturer advertises accurate colors and the flexibility of using the slate as a laptop replacement.

Enhanced Switch 2 performance is opening the door for more third-party titles. Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition will cost $69.99 and debut with the console on June 5th. Hands-on impressions also reveal how the Switch 2 game runs on Nintendo's system.

Ride1Up has unveiled the Vorsa, a powerful, urban-focused electric bike with a 750 W motor that provides a top speed of 28 mph (~48 kph). A 720 Wh battery allows you to ride for up to 60 miles (96.5 km) on a single charge. It’s now available for purchase directly from Ride1Up’s official website.

ESR has just released a new version of its Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger with its CryoBoost cooling technology. The MagSafe-style accessory can be installed on a car's dashboard or its vent for potentially secure iPhone charging while on the road. ESR has also announced an upgrade to Qi2 for its latest magnetic power bank.

Orange Pi already sells the RV 2 single-board computer (SBC). Now, it has finally got around to releasing the original Orange Pi RV with a RISC-V chipset for a mere $30 to rival the more popular Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price and the cost of games are causing criticism. While even digital titles are pricier than expected, some cartridges are more expensive. An industry analyst believes Nintendo wants more of its fans to welcome the digital age.

Grand Seiko has introduced a new SBGW323 Kiri watch, which uses the brand’s calibre 9S64 manual winding movement. The company’s new mechanical watch features a new purple textured dial inspired by the lilac kiri flower. It’s constructed from stainless steel and offers 72 hours of power reserve.

MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Kompanio Ultra. This SoC is specifically aimed at manufacturers of compact budget-oriented laptops rather than smartphone makers.

Adobe Premiere has gained new features that speed up video editing, improve color correction, and extend video clips using AI. After Effects has gained improved performance, new 3D tools, and live HDR preview capabilities.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price is already significantly higher than the launch cost of the Switch. Fresh Trump tariffs on Vietnam will impact where Nintendo manufactures many consoles.

Sony unveiled two brand-new home theater audio systems that aim to deliver impressive surround sound at an attractive price point. The Bravia Theatre System 6 combines a Dolby Atmos soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and two surround speakers.

Key Nintendo Switch 2 developers were interviewed for the 16th volume of Ask the Developer. Console design considerations and choices were revealed in this multi-part interview.

Sony has unveiled its new flagship smart TV, which will be called the Bravia 8 II and feature a QD-OLED panel that is supposedly 50% brighter than the predecessor. This should result in a more authentic home theater experience.

Aaeon has added a particularly compact and quite versatile desktop computer to its lineup. The manufacturer is likely targeting professional customers with the completely silent UP 710S Edge.

Samsung's latest flagship soundbar, HW-Q990F, is now officially available for purchase in the US. The new soundbar comes equipped with a revamped subwoofer that's roughly half the size of its predecessor and promises a big boost in bass performance.

The X8 Pro 2025 is another drone that is advertised with a 4K camera that can record high-quality video. It can also wirelessly transmit a video signal over a pretty long distance.

Casio’s new GA2100BM watches offer translucent cases and colored dials. They’re fun and familiar - it’s more of a style update than anything fresh. The 3 colorways ($130 each) are now purchasable if you're in the US.

The latest Mac mini has a lot going for it. Apple has not blessed it with a wide selection of ports, though. In response, Ugreen has created a solution that not only adds 10 ports but also an NVMe slot that accepts M.2 2230, M.2 2242, M.2 2260 and M.2 2280 drives.

The recent Nintendo Direct confirmed leaks about paid Switch 2 Upgrade Packs. The benefits of these upgrades range from higher frame rates to additional content. Unfortunately, an official list of known issues complicates backward compatibility with previous-generation titles.

Nintendo finally reveals hardware specifications and more details of the new Nintendo Switch 2 from today's broadcast, including 4K gaming on the TV and 1080p during handheld, featuring almost full backwards compatibility. It will be priced at $449.99 and is coming out June 5th 2025.

The Mario Kart sequel headed for the Nintendo Switch 2 received new details with more to come announced for April 17th for a Mario Kart Direct. More details are incoming but the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct highlighted plenty to whet readers appetites while they await the upcoming direct.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive alongside some first-party accessories on launch day, and one of them is the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera. The USB camera will plug into the Switch 2 and can be used as a webcam when using the GameChat communication feature and during multiplayer games. It is also required to play some mini games.