Launch

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.

The more affordable alternative to the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite now has an official name: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. This new chip is reportedly up to 49% faster than its predecessor, making it ideal for “flagship killers” and gaming phones.

Chargeasap asserts that its latest power bank can charge three MacBooks at once thanks to its new max output of 275 watts (W). The 25,000mAh accessory has dual OLED screens to track its remaining battery and status of its individual ports. The Flash Pro Ultra also supports wireless charging for smartphones and smartwatches at the same time.

Xiaomi has now given the Poco M7 Pro 5G a wider release, having previously confined it to India. While the Poco M7 Pro 5G shares many of its features with the Redmi Note 14 5G, it does so at a much lower price point.

StationPC touts its new PocketCloud as a new kind of portable standalone back-up solution that can go anywhere with the user. It is rated to support up to 16TB of storage with its optional modular dock, which also adds Ethernet to its I/O options along with SD cards, USB and Wi-Fi 6. The PocketCloud has already attracted nearly 20 times its original goal as a result of its ongoing crowdfunding campaign.

The Withings BeamO, a 4-in-1 device to track your heart and lung health, has been launched in Europe. The portable gadget was an award winner at CES 2024 and is said to detect early signs of various health conditions. The BeamO has a range of sensors and a full 1-Lead ECG, with measurements shown on an integrated display or in the accompanying app.

Samsung has officially shown off the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+. Both tablets come with a mid-range Exynos 1580 SoC, up to 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage, and 45 Watt fast charging support.

The Casio G-Shock GMCB2100D1A, GMCB2100AD2A, and GMCB2100ZE1A watches are now available in the US. These are premium full-metal wearables, with the limited edition GMCB2100ZE1A featuring a black and gold design. They each offer Bluetooth connectivity, Tough Solar charging and support dual time. 

The Epson QS100, a 4K UST laser projector for home theaters, has been released in the US. The model’s light source is said to deliver up to 4,500 lumens brightness and throw images up to 160 inches (~406 cm) wide. Other features include support for HDR10, Google TV and ALLM for gaming.

Motorola has introduced a new mid-range Edge 60 Fusion smartphone in the global markets. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, the smartphone ships with several AI-powered features, including circle to search, AI magic eraser, and more. It is now available in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

The Redtiger F17 Elite dash cam has just made its debut in the US. Redtiger’s new dash cam features three Sony sensors (front, cabin, and rear), full-color night vision, 4K video recording, an IPS touchscreen display, and dual HDR. Plus, it also has GPS tracking and supports voice control.

The new Analyst and Research agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot perform data analysis and business research much like junior consultants do, potentially saving business users time and money while helping them tackle complex business challenges.

Prices range from $2000 for the GeForce RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, or Core Ultra 5 245K up to $5600+ for the RTX 5090, Ryzen 9 9950X3Dm or the Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Super Pocket NeoGeo is a new gaming handheld that won't break the bank and comes with 14 pre-installed games. While this may not sound like much, the Super Pocket NeoGeo takes a slightly different approach compared to other gaming handhelds.

The ROG Strix XG27UCDMG shares its Gen 4 QD-OLED panel with the ROG Swift PG27UCDM. Nonetheless, Asus is charging €300 (~$325) less for the former than the latter.

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi A5 entry-level smartphone globally. Offered in midnight black, lake green, sandy gold, and ocean blue colorways, the A5 comes with a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc T7250 processor, up to 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and a 5,200 mAh battery, all for $79.

The Decathlon Btwin LD 940E Connect, an electric city bike, has been released in countries including the Netherlands, France and Spain. This model was unveiled in 2024, with a 650W peak power motor and CVT. Other features include a suspension fork, an integrated display and location tracking via a smartphone app.

AOC has released two new high-end gaming monitors. At the same time, the company has shared pricing and availability for the pair in Europe, too. The Agon Pro AG246FK6 and Agon Pro AG276UZD should appeal to gamers of all kinds thanks to their high refresh rates that reach up to 600 Hz.

Rolex has unveiled its latest Land-Dweller premium watch collection at Watches and Wonders. Rolex’s new Land-Dweller features a high-frequency Caliber 7135 movement with 66 hours of power reserve, a 40 mm platinum case, and a 1970s Oysterquartz-inspired design. It comes in oyster steel/gold/platinum models and has 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.

Garmin has used April Fools' Day to announce a new smartwatch. Actually a full release and not a joke, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 builds upon its predecessor by making various iterative improvements over the outgoing Vivoactive 5.

The Denali mobile food recycler separates expired and damaged foods from their packaging and produces organic output that can be used as feed or compost, diverting unsalable foods from supermarkets from going into landfills during natural disasters.

There are new questions about whether Switch 2 specs will include a 4K video output. A popular insider reported that some dev kits are missing support for this resolution. On the other hand, Nintendo may be issuing multiple pre-release tools with varying capabilities.

The brand-new Y300 Pro+ packs a gigantic 7,300mAh battery into a sleek chassis that is just 0.31 inches thin. A Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and an OLED display with an impressive peak HDR brightness of 5,000 nits round out the intriguing specifications of Vivo’s new mid-range smartphone.

The Ulefone Armor X32 Pro is a new smartphone that offers a night vision camera and a rugged design. The phone is also relatively compact and has a relatively small display as a result.

AMD’s Ryzen Strix Halo with 16 performance cores and the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU is incredibly powerful, but apparently very expensive, especially in business notebooks. For example, HP is officially asking over $8,000 for the new Zbook Ultra 14 with Ryzen AI Max Pro 395.

CRKD’s new Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller is now available for pre-order via its official website. The wireless gaming controller features artwork inspired by the Linkin Park instruments in the Fortnite festival. Other features include hall effect thumbsticks, remappable back buttons, swappable stick tops, adjustable triggers, and wireless connectivity.

The MGP01 is a new wireless controller produced by Minisforum. Available for less than its MSRP for the time being, the Minisforum MGP01 boasts almost a day's battery life with Hall effect triggers and joysticks, plus RGB lighting galore.

The Amazfit Bip 6 is now here with various upgrades over the older Bip 5. Available for less than $80, the new smartwatch switches to a brighter AMOLED display and an aluminium frame among other changes.

The Redmi G27Q has been refreshed, and one key difference from the previous version is the refresh rate. The newer gaming monitor sports a 240 Hz refresh rate instead of 180 Hz but retains the QHD resolution and 1 ms GTG response time.

Casio’s new Pro Trek PRW-6900TFS models debut in China with triple sensor tech and dual display, packed in a bright orange-black colorway. Two versions will be available, bundled with camping gear from outdoor brand The Free Spirits.

The Ulefone Armor 30 Pro can now be ordered. It's a rugged smartphone that features a large secondary screen on the back as well as a night vision camera that can take photos in low-light conditions.

Chinese manufacturer Ninkear recently announced Mbox 8 Pro with a modular design, and the same design has been brought to a more affordable mini PC, the Mbox 6. It packs the Ryzen 5 6600H and currently costs $440.54.

The Xiaomi Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain has been launched in China. This is a more compact model than others from the brand and it supports HyperOS. You can control the smart home product in five different ways, including with a remote control, via the Mijia app or with voice commands.

The Muse S Athena headband continously monitors brain signals, blood flow, and other health parameters to help users improve their sleep, mental strength, and well-being through AI-powered insights and brain training.

The xMEMS Lassen is a MEMS micro-tweeter that can be used in wireless earbuds, reproducing audio with higher detail and better clarity than conventional cone drivers. The speaker does not require a separate piezo amplifier chip, enabling smaller earbud designs.

The Throne X stool vibrates in response to music played to enhance the feeling of immersion or on its own in metronome mode to improve one's ability to maintain a steady tempo. Additionally, the chair can be connected to standard PA systems for audio input.

Govee has launched the new GoveeLife 42" Smart Tower Fan 2 Max in the UK. This smart home device offers a wide range of wind modes and speeds, and it can be remotely controlled via an app or with voice commands. Other features include an integrated display and RGB light, as well as support for intelligent adjustments based on room temperature.

The Pimax Crystal Super can now be preordered and sports a high resolution of 3840 x 3840 per eye and supports local dimming as well as foveated rendering. Two controllers are included in the box.

Dasung has introduced a new portable e-ink display called the Paperlike 13k, which supposedly is easy to read even in sunlight without much eye strain. The manufacturer also advertises a relatively high refresh rate, at least for an e-ink panel.

The Lockin Veno smart lock series includes the ability to unlock doors using vein pattern recognition, increasing accuracy while greatly reducing the chance of home intrusions due to duplicated fingerprints or PIN numbers.

Amazon US has launched the Interests AI to automatically discover new products tailored to user prompts around-the-clock. This reduces the time wasted searching through unrelated products.

The Geekom AE8 Max is a new and pretty powerful mini PC that can drive multiple high-resolution monitors and can also connect to a wired network with up to 2.5 Gbit/s. Both RAM and SSDs can be upgraded after purchase.

The DeepSeek-V3-0324 release comes three months after the initial DeepSeek V3 launch in December 2024. This updated model has improved performance and capabilities, such as creating appealing web pages and well-written reports in Chinese.

Documents from a U.S. retailer point to a late spring or early summer Switch 2 release date. Pre-orders may not begin until a week after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Unfortunately, the Insider Gaming source doesn't expect generous stock levels.

Xiaomi has just revealed the Redmi 13X in one of its key markets. Arriving with a familiar set of specs, the Xiaomi Redmi 13X is modelled on recent Redmi Note 14 series releases.

The Anker Soundcore AeroClip are now on Amazon US. These wireless earbuds sport relatively large drivers and in a rather unusual design, but their open design means they don't feature active noise cancellation (ANC).

Ahead of Star Wars Day, Audio-Technica has announced new variants of the ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds unveiled at CES 2025. The special edition earbuds are based on iconic characters from the Galaxy Far, Far Away including Darth Vader, Grogu, R2-D2, and The Mandalorian.

Q4OS, often praised as a faster solution for old computers than Puppy or Bodhi Linux, is back with a new update. Labeled 5.8, this refresh is based on Debian Bookworm 12.10 and the 6.1.0-32 kernel. In addition to the Debian-specific changes, Q4OS 5.8 also comes with several translations for Calamares, improved Flatpak app handling, and more.

The Neo 3 GT packs a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging and a large vapour chamber cooling system. Nubia also includes gaming-friendly features like pass-through charging and dedicated shoulder buttons, all for just ~$227.

The Neo 3 is the latest affordable gaming smartphone that ZTE has released under its Nubia sub-brand. Available for ~$150 with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the Nubia Neo 3 also packs a 50 MP primary camera and a huge 6,000 mAh battery.