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Acer has finally released its new alternative to the MacBook Neo. Available internationally, the Swift Air 14 contains a 120 Hz display, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery said to last up to 19 hours in official tests. Pricing remains at $699 in the US, too.

Seiko has expanded its Presage Japanese Garden collection with the HCB007 and HCB008, two partially skeletonized automatic watches combining open-heart displays with textured herringbone dials. Launching in Japan in September, the 41.8mm models feature Seiko’s 4R71 automatic movement.

The Huawei Watch 6 and the Huawei Watch 6 Pro have just been officially unveiled. With an improved X-Tap sensor, an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,500 nits, and a case available in either ceramic or titanium, the top-of-the-line model offers high-end specs.

Huawei has announced the FreeBuds Neo as ultra-lightweight earbuds with premium features. With a total battery life of up to 40 hours, the earbuds have adaptive ANC, spatial audio with head tracking, lossless audio support, and bone conduction microphones.

Huawei has released its latest Watch D smartwatch. Still a medically certified blood pressure monitor, the Watch D3 surpasses the Watch D3 with a larger display within a thinner and smaller body. Huawei is offering various discounts at launch, too.

Anbernic has released a new budget retro handheld globally. A surprise release, the Anbernic RG 35 features dual joysticks in a Game Boy form factor with a choice of classic grey and two translucent finishes.

Acer has launched a new 16-inch laptop globally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors, the Swift Air 16 also features a 120 Hz OLED display with 500 nits peak brightness and a 70 Wh battery inside a body that weighs a mere 1.5 kg.

Xiaomi has confirmed 7 September for its autumn flagship event in China, where it will launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max alongside three extended-range SUVs. Both devices debut the in-house 3nm Xring O3, a 10-core chip clocked to 4.35GHz with a 16-core G2-Ultra NX GPU that Xiaomi rates at 85% faster while drawing 64% less power.

Outdoor specialist Oukitel presents the RG14-P, a laptop that may never need to be plugged into a charger, as the notebook charges automatically via solar cells on the display lid as long as there is sufficient sunlight.

Acer has launched a new compact desktop PC globally. Featuring Nvidia's new RTX Spark platform, the appropriately named SFF RTX Spark also leverages up to 128 GB RAM with four USB Type-C ports at it disposal.

The Acer Aspire S24 and S27 AIO desktops, now updated with Intel 300 series SoCs, target students and home offices with modern processors and 144 Hz displays in a slim frame. Both all‑in‑one systems offer 99% sRGB coverage, optional stylus and touchscreen input, and up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

The Acer Aspire G 3D 16 brings glasses‑free 3D visuals to creatives and gamers with a 3,840 x 2,400, 120 Hz IPS display powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM. The 16-inch laptop can run large local AI models and OpenClaw thanks to a processor that can deliver up to 126 TOPS of AI compute power.

Acer’s new C350e portable projector debuts with a playful duckling‑yellow design, rotating and tilting stand, and AI‑powered Google Gemini features. It delivers Full HD projection with 350 ANSI lumens of brightness in a compact, battery-powered design.

Acer has introduced the Vero 16 at IFA 2026 with a strong focus on repairability. The laptop offers tool-free internal access, a user-replaceable battery and SSD, removable port covers, a detachable hinge, and, most interestingly, the option to upgrade the processor across at least two generations.

Acer has introduced the Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation, a compact Panther Lake system tailor-made for local AI development. It pairs a Core Ultra X7 358H with up to 96 GB LPDDR5X memory and OCuLink expansion.

Acer has expanded its Predator and Nitro lineup with seven new gaming and creator‑focused monitors featuring up to 1,000 Hz refresh rates, QD‑OLED panels for deep blacks, and Mini‑LED backlights for high‑brightness HDR performance.

Acer has launched a new MacBook Neo rival globally. Equipped with Intel Wildcat Lake processors and a 50 Wh battery, the Swift Blade 14 surpasses Apple's budget MacBook with a 90 Hz OLED display and 12 GB of RAM while weighing less than 800 g.

Gameforge and Nordic Trolls open a worldwide Steam playtest for survival-adventure Under a Rock during the PVE Survival Crafting Fest. Here is how to request access.

Seiko's Lukia Grow Liberty trio reaches Japanese retail on 9 October, capped at 2,000 pieces across three case shapes and three movements. The HEG004J and HEE007J each carry a flat ¥38,500 premium over the regular models they share a case with.

The number of OLED gaming monitors with RGB Stripe Tandem advantages keeps multiplying. At IFA 2026, Alienware is debuting a 32-inch 4K model that showcases the more efficient panel. The AW3226Q offers a 165 Hz refresh rate and connectivity that accommodates PC and console gamers.

Dell has revealed the Dell 14S, a lightweight 14-inch laptop powered by Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processors. It comes with up to a 2.8K 120 Hz display, non-upgradable RAM, and a 61.2 Wh battery.

Bluetti has launched the Elite 100 mini portable power station with a 10 ms switchover speed. It features a 1,004 Wh LiFePO₄ battery, a 700 W power output, AC + solar dual fast charging, and app-based controls. Plus, you can recharge the power station in four ways.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable is now available in the US. Featuring a 13-inch 3:2 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the new Surface Pro 12th Gen rival pairs Intel Panther Lake processors with 32GB RAM and weighs just 2.76 lbs, including its keyboard folio.

Promising to set new standards in urban mobility, a novel cargo e-bike pairs an innovative drive system with heavy-payload capability. Its manufacturer also touts a relatively high peak power output.

Timex has launched three Marlin Quartz references on steel bracelets, at $219 for the blue TW6A03800 and pink TW6A03900 and $239 for the gold-tone TW6A04000. All three are 34 mm with domed acrylic crystals and 30 m water resistance.

Astell & Kern’s new PD5 digital audio player delivers ultra‑high‑resolution audio with eight Cirrus Logic DACs, supporting high-powered, balanced headphones with a wide 20 Hz–70 kHz frequency range, DSD256/PCM playback, Qobuz streaming, and 28‑hour battery life.

Seiko has announced four solar Speedtimer chronographs, the HBJ001 through HBJ004, running caliber V192 in a 41.4 mm steel case. They follow existing references a little too closely, with revised bezel markings and no pricing yet published.

Outzac’s Beam Pump combines a 300 L/min electric inflator and a four-level LED lantern in a 78-g, USB-C rechargeable device designed for camping. Priced at $32, deliveries are planned for October 2026.

Citizen has unveiled the limited-edition Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0104-06W, a retro-inspired bullhead chronograph featuring a 44.5mm two-tone case, British-racing-green dial and solar-powered Caliber E210 with a 1/5-second flyback function.

Citizen’s limited-edition Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8144-50E pairs a bold 46mm cockpit-inspired design with an information-dense dial, aviation calculation scales and 200 meters of water resistance. The $995 watch is limited to 5,200 pieces worldwide and offers radio-controlled atomic timekeeping.

Xiaomi has confirmed that one of its new budget smartwatches is set to receive a global release. Simultaneously, the company has released the Redmi Watch 6 Active in multiple markets. The new wearable has arrived in Europe with cheaper-than-expected pricing, too.

Lenovo is now selling a new desktop PC in the US. Built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture, the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition also contains a strange display aimed at maximising vertical multitasking.

Sony’s latest speaker is designed to provide sound for a large party all on its own, as Sony has built three subwoofers and amplifiers with an output power of 2,150 watts into a speaker that is one meter tall and weighs 56 kilograms.

Sonos has just unveiled its next-gen Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones and Sonos 27 operating system, marking its largest product push in years after a troubled app redesign. The new devices come with upgraded hardware, improved audio quality and tighter multi-room integration.

Anker has released a new 20K Zolo Power Bank in China, designed to meet the 2026 safety standard. It has two built-in USB-C cables and supports up to 55W charging. For iPhone users, it can identify the connected model to optimize charging and even display updates in the Dynamic Island.

The Sonos Ace Ultra is official, and not only is it priced lower than the older Sonos Ace, but it’s also said to offer better sound, longer battery life, and a range of new features. The headphones can stream audio directly from a Sonos speaker via Wi-Fi.

Homey Portal controls lights, speakers, and even the air conditioner, and offers practical widgets, such as a timer or a weather app. The small, round gadget is designed to integrate seamlessly into a smart home controlled by a Homey Hub.

Anthbot’s R7 and R5 are brand-new robotic lawn mowers that come equipped with impressive features, including LiDAR and all-wheel drive. An optional trimmer arm is also available, designed to enable edge-to-edge cutting.

Xiaomi has launched the new Mijia LED Bulb Bluetooth Mesh Edition in China. As the name implies, the product features Bluetooth Mesh technology, which allows multiple bulbs to be connected and controlled together without a WiFi network. Plus, the bulb supports adjustable color temperature.

Chuwi has launched the NeoBook, a new 14-inch Windows laptop powered by Intel's Core 3 100U. Despite weighing around 1.2 kg, the machine has plenty of I/O and upgradable memory/storage, all with a relatively modest price tag.

Seriously powerful and slightly more affordable: A new e-bike featuring an extremely potent mid-drive motor is designed to tackle demanding trails. However, the Tarok Pro lacks some of the top-tier specs found on the flagship Tarok Ultra.

Xiaomi has finally released one of its cheaper smartwatches internationally. Featuring 5 ATM water resistance and up to 21 days of battery life, the Smart Band 11 Active comes in three colours for equivalent to ~$22 in some markets.

LG has released a new 25-inch gaming monitor internationally. Now available in the EU and the UK, the UltraGear 25G590B combines a 1,000 Hz refresh rate with 400 nits peak brightness and USB Type-C connectivity.

Xiaomi’s latest mid-range smartphone is positioned as a value for money champ, since even the base model comes equipped with 256 GB of storage, an exceptionally large 8,340 mAh battery, and an AMOLED display with a brightness of 3,500 nits.

PlayStation reveals Marvel's Wolverine will require 79.36 GB on PS5. Here are the latest pre-load details, day-one patch numbers, and performance targets.

Poco has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro, the global versions of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro. The series arrives nearly three months earlier in the calendar than the F8 line did. Both models ship with smaller batteries than their Redmi counterparts and no charger in the box.

Xiaomi has released one of its new budget smartwatches in more markets. Now officially sold in over half a dozen more countries, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite contains a large AMOLED display, access to over 150 sports modes and up to 18 days of battery life.

Dyson aims to revolutionize electric toothbrushes, as the brand-new Dyson CameraJet not only features a built-in camera but can also clean between teeth with a jet of mouthwash. This is intended to make flossing practically unnecessary.

Citizen has launched two limited Kii: models in Japan at ¥35,200 each, releasing 17 September. The EG7048-56E is capped at 800 pieces with a diamond at twelve, the EG7049-53Y at 850 with a mother-of-pearl dial.