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According to GoPro, the Hero 10 Black is unable to record videos at high resolutions and framerates for extended periods. The company claims that these resolutions, framerates and video lengths are way beyond what most people use their GoPro for. The reality is that the GoPro Hero 10 Black cannot record at 2.7K and 60 FPS for more than 20 minutes in a room without overheating and shutting down.

Proscenic already sells several smart home appliances, of which the A9 air purifier is the latest. The Proscenic A9 packs plenty of functionality, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations. Sadly, it suffers from some drawbacks, such as its US$219 retail price.

Proscenic may sell many smart home devices, but it also has a range of cordless vacuums. The S1 is the company's smallest to date, but it is not quite as versatile as Proscenic claims.

The Fengmi R1 is a new projector from Xiaomi's ecosystem. The 1080p projector supports Dolby Audio, has a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and a peak brightness of 1,600 ANSI lumens.

The Google Pixel Fold has proven to be mostly elusive so far. Leaks from a while ago touted an imminent release, and new information from what should be reliable quarters now also point towards a conspicuous launch date.

In an effort to clamp down on fake and compensated reviews, Amazon has banned over 3000 merchant accounts, connected to approximately 600 Chinese technology brands.

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi has finally arrived in the shape of the Tinker Board 2S. The single-board computer is available with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, has an M.2 2230 slot and a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port, among other connections.

GoPro has now announced the launch of its latest action-cam, the GoPro Hero 10 Black. The Hero 10 Black succeeds last year's Hero 9 Black and packs a slew of interesting features including a new GP2 chip and HyperSmooth 4.0. It's also a bit more expensive, though, with a US$499 MSRP.

An official datasheet for the GoPro Hero 10 Black has surfaced online, revealing all aspects of GoPro's next action camera. The data sheet confirms that the Hero 10 Black will feature GoPro's new GP2 processor, along with a larger 23 MP camera.

As part of its live-streamed product launch of today, (September 15, 2021) Xiaomi has announced when its electric Scooter Pro 2 will hit the German market in Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed special edition form. It has many specs in common with the normal version, although the new branded theme boosts its price by quite a bit.

GoPro has settled on a date to launch the Hero 10 Black, its next action camera. The Hero 10 Black will arrive on its predecessor's anniversary, complete with an improved camera, chipset and video stabilisation. The Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black will look practically identical, though.

Realme has now launched its new smart band, the Realme Band 2, in Malaysia. The Realme Band 2 offers a bigger display and battery compared to its predecessor and looks set to arrive in India with a price tag that would make it a cheaper alternative to Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 6.

The upcoming project would allow the Raspberry Pi to become a mobile laboratory device that can analyze and determine certain measurements of liquids like the quality and adulteration of olive oil.

According to a report, DJI has set a tentative release date for the Mavic 3. The drone will be larger than the Mavic 2 and will arrive in two versions, both with identical camera hardware.

Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick is generally regarded as the best option for those seeking a capable, affordable TV stick. Realme is set to disrupt the market, however, with the Realme 4K Google TV Stick, thanks to Google TV support and 4K playback capability.

GoPro is set to announce the release of the next iteration in its action-cam lineup. The GoPro Hero 10 Black will debut on September 15 and a new leak has now revealed all important details and features of the new camera ahead of launch.

Hubsan has positioned the Zino Mini SE aggressively, with its 249 g drone offering longer flight times than the DJI Mini 2. The Zino Mini SE starts at US$349 and should be available in North America towards the end of September.

Whoop has revised its in-house fitness tracker, making it 33% thinner while adding several features. The bracelet will be optional in the future too thanks to Whoop Body, a clothing range with an integrated holder for the fitness tracker. Whoop remains a subscription-only service.

The TCL X92 series combines mini LED panels with 8K native resolutions and next-generation console connectivity. The 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch TVs will be available in Australia, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

GoPro's action camera retailed for €479.99 in the Eurozone last year, but this year's model will cost a lot more than the Hero 9 Black does. Reportedly, the Hero 10 Black will be over 10% more expensive than its predecessor, which is a lot to pay for the new features that it will offer.

The DJI Mavic 3 has leaked again, this time in several renders. The Mavic 3 is expected to arrive with dual Hasselblad cameras and a larger battery than its predecessors. A possible DJI Mavic 3 release date has been discussed, too.

The Banana Pi BPI-R2 Pro is BPI's latest SBC, having already released the BPI-R2. The BPI-R2 Pro utilises a Rockchip RK3568 SoC, up to 4 GB of RAM and has a 40-pin GPIO header. The machine also has five RJ45 Ethernet ports and space for an M.2 E-Key.

DJI has unveiled its latest gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 5. The OM 5 is much lighter than its predecessor but with a built-in extension road, 3-axis stabilisation and ActiveTrack 4.0. There is one major disadvantage with the OM 5 compared to the OM 4, though.

Logitech has unveiled a fancy-looking docking station, and an expensive one at that. The Logi Dock can recharge devices at up to 100 W and has an integrated speakerphone for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls.

Motorola has introduced its latest development in completely wireless method of keeping mobile-device powered as "Space Charging". The OEM has now condensed this next-gen technology into a desktop transmitter rated to send up to 5 watts (W) of power over an increased amount of open space to a compatible smartphone.

The BenQ GV30 is a bizarre-looking projector, albeit one with a built-in stand. The projector runs Android TV natively, albeit at up to 720p.

Millions of Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 sales around the globe have helped the Chinese OEM pip Apple for the top position in the table of world’s largest wearable band vendors in the second quarter of 2021. However, Apple is in a very strong position thanks to high sales of its Watch Series while there is a gloomy forecast for basic smart bands.

ViewSonic has introduced its first ultra-short throw beamer, the X1000-4K. The LED projector offers a 4K resolution, among other things, and can output at 100-inches when just 38 cm away from a wall. A maximum projection of up to 150 inches is possible, too.

Logitech will start selling the MX Keys Mini soon, a compact alternative to its popular MX Keys keyboards. The MX Keys Mini retains all the essential features of its larger siblings, albeit with some size-related drawbacks.

Segway has ventured into new realms with the Navimow, its first robot mower. The Navimow is available in four sizes, each with a multitude of sensors and GPS tracking, doing away with the annoying perimeter cable that most robot mowers use. More expensive models also support 4G connectivity and a GPS-based anti-theft system.

Philips has unveiled new OLED+ TVs with 120 Hz panels and HDMI 2.1 VRR support. The updated OLED+ range will be available in 48-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch sizes with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a P5 AI Dual Picture Engine.

Xiaomi has opened registration for the Xiaomi Explorers scheme for 2021. Those interested simply need to answer a few straightforward questions and could eventually find themselves first in line in regard to testing future Xiaomi products. A Mi Account is required to apply to be a Xiaomi Explorer.

One-netbook has started selling the ONEXPLAYER 1S, which gets a processor upgrade over the regular ONEXPLAYER. The ONEXPLAYER 1S is only available with an Intel Core i7-1195G7, although for the same price as the ONEXPLAYER.

It has been reported that the Apple Watch Series 7 has suffered a setback during production. It had been rumored the Series 7 Watch would be released in September but Apple is yet to announce an official release date. New colorful fan-made concept renders of the Apple Watch offer an idea of what fans can expect.

The DJI Mavic 3 has leaked, revealing several aspects about the upcoming drone. The Mavic 3 should contain several notable upgrades compared to its predecessors, including revised camera hardware and improve obstacle detection.

Speculation in China indicated that the upcoming Realme Pad could come equipped with a Snapdragon 768G. Those look to have been completely off the mark, as new information claims the upcoming AMOLED tablet will sport the much less impressive MediaTek Helio G80 instead. Other specifications have now also been confirmed.

Philips has upgraded its OLED+ TV line, its flagship OLED TV series. The OLED+ 936 series will be available in three sizes later this month, with a few changes from the OLED+ 935, including HDMI 2.1 support.

The GoPro Hero 10 Black has leaked, almost a year after the Hero 9 Black debuted. The new action camera has a revised camera, along with a new processor and better video stabilisation. The Hero 10 Black will be capable of recording at much higher framerates than its predecessor, too.

Xiaomi's smart-tech event of today (August 26, 2021) was perhaps dominated by the launch of 2 new Mi Notebooks and the Mi TV 5X in India. However, there were one or two other appearances at this show, such as the new Mi Router 4A (Gigabit Edition) - not to mention the new Xiaomi Running Shoes.

A new project has combined The Simpsons with 3D printing and the Raspberry Pi Zero to create a working version of the show's original TV set. The device randomly chooses an episode at random from the 248 in the initial 11 seasons, outputting them at 640 x 480 pixels.

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest TVs, all with 4K and 10-bit colour panels. The Mi TV 5X series will be available next month in 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch sizes.

Panasonic has launched its take on what is often called the "wearable speaker" in 2021. Like some others on the market, the accessory is worn around the neck for "immersive" sound. The OEM is pitching this version - the SoundSlayer WIGSS or SC-GN01 - at gamers, with wired compatibility for consoles such as the PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch.

Samsung may have just realised two new foldable devices, but they exhibited even more at the Korea Display Exhibition. LG showcased a transparent TV at the same event, too.

Although Apple remains unsurprisingly silent, a Chinese e-commerce app has apparently spilled the beans on the release date of the next-gen iPhone and third-gen AirPods. According to this source, the handset will drop on September 17 and the headphones will follow on September 30.

The Realme Pad has now been claimed to be scheduled for a September 9 release. Specs of the AMOLED tablet surfaced days ago, and a new leak now also tips it to be more of an affordable option than an Apple iPad-fighting device.

The Playdate has been snapped up by 20,000 people, just a few weeks after Panic opened pre-orders for the device. iFixit has torn the compact handheld down too, revealing its electromagnetic crank handle.