Accessory

OtterBox touts its new Lumen series as the most novel and innovative cases on the market, with a "trusted" protective design finished with aerial shots of "iconic destination" cities such as New York. Accordingly, the brand hints that they may be the perfect unique holiday gift for iPhone 15-series users who also love travel (or the idea of travel, at least). The Lumen Series Passport cases are also MagSafe-compatible and have optional matching AirTag covers.

Xiaomi released the Redmi Buds 5 Pro late last month. And during the official debut, Xiaomi teased a fancier-looking edition that would soon be coming out for gamers. Well, the Redmi Buds 5 Pro eSports edition is here, and it’s currently on sale in China for CNY499 (around US$70).

Huawei has dropped strong hints at imminent international availability for one or more of its latest tablets, each equipped with a generous battery for its thin-bezel high-refresh-rate OLED display. Then again, the OEM's other "groundbreaking innovation" set to launch during this December 2023 event might prove the more intriguing prospect.

EarFun touts its new Free Pro 3s as "dual certified" TWS earbuds, in that they officially support both Hi-Res Audio and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Sound suite of audio features, aptX Adaptive included. They are also rated for a decent level of ANC, even though their noise-cancelling tech is of the hybrid variety. The Pro 3s' case is also backed to deliver "generous" battery life and also supports wireless charging.

The EcoFlow PowerInsight smart home panel has been unveiled. The multifunctional gadget integrates with your home solar generation and energy storage solution, providing data and intelligently optimizing usage to reduce energy bills. Plus, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter compatibility allow you to connect and control smart home gadgets.

The LG 34-inch" 21:9 UltraWide Full HD IPS monitor is expected to arrive in the EU soon after a product listing was spotted on the brand's website in Germany. The display works with AMD FreeSync and has other features, making it suitable for gaming. Plus, the device has a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Released earlier this year, the JBL Tune Buds come with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, ANC alongside a smart transparency mode, as well as a generous battery life of up to 48 hours (12 for the earbuds and 36 more via the case). The US$59.95 price instead of US$99.95 is a good deal, except for the undiscounted Purple version.

Sony has filed a patent for a new DualSense controller with an integrated screen. It will help players through difficult sections of the game via prompts and per-key illumination.

Texas Instruments (TI) has launched a new lineup of gallium nitride (GaN) products. This low-power GaN series will help engineers develop super compact AC/DC charging systems with an efficiency rating of 95% plus.

Attention Windows users: your own smartphone could soon be used as a webcam on a PC, which in most cases is likely to be a very strong webcam. A corresponding function is to be rolled out soon.

BenQ has launched the beCreatus DP1310 USB-C Hybrid Dock in countries worldwide. The product has two inputs, USB-C and HDMI, allowing you to switch between devices quickly. Other features include support for a triple display set-up and a range of USB-C and USB-A data transfer ports.

Garmin has revealed that it has a new CES Best of Innovation Award winner well in advance of the actual January 2024 event in question. The Venu 3 is joined by other smartwatches of its brand in being honored during these upcoming Awards, not to mention Garmin's "revolutionary" automatic emergency landing system.

HTC has announced that its new own-brand accessory augments the UX of its VIVE headsets as never before with new technology that confers true "self-tracking" on the user. Accordingly, their avatar's movements in games or apps are backed to become more realistic and convincing with an Ultimate Tracker - or more, as they come in multipacks as well as individually.

The "next big thing" in home theater experiences comes in a "surprisingly small" package, according to ViewSonic. Its new projector has an "ultra-compact" form-factor, yet is rated to throw bright, color-accurate images of 100 inches from just under 3 meters away. The M10 also upgrades to integrated speakers enhanced with Harman Kardon tuning.

Amazon has put Logitech's more affordable wireless gaming mouse back on sale with its steepest discount thus far, which makes the G305 Lightspeed a viable option for budget-conscious gamers with less than US$50 to spend on a new pointing device.

One-Netbook has started selling the ONEXGPU, an eGPU that sits within its ONEXPLAYER brand. Available for US$599 initially, the ONEXGPU combines an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with various ports, RGB lighting and M.2 SSD expansion.

LG has announced that it will showcase new tech rated to help "Reinvent your Future" at CES 2024. The company will also reinvent itself as more of an AI-focused "Smart Life Solution Company" during the upcoming trade expo in earnest, which will also see it score more CES Innovation Awards than ever before on devices such as its OLED TVs, portable speakers and UltraGear gaming monitors.

Walmart just launched an update to its popular US$15 streaming stick. The new model, which is sold under Walmart's in-house Onn brand, runs on Google TV and can stream up to FHD content. The price remains the same at just under $15.

Samsung has announced a new way to catch them all for its fans in Spain, by turning their Galaxy Buds-series TWS earbuds into Pokéballs. This can be done with one of the new Eco-Friends shells for their cases. They come in various forms and integrate a lanyard for ease of carrying.

Realme has announced that it has successfully shipped at least 200,000,000 smartphones. The brand has only been in this industry since 2018; nevertheless, this is only 1 of many major sales milestones achieved in that relatively short time. It has unveiled this latest news ahead of the launch of its next flagship Android device.

Mobvoi has announced a range of deals on its TicWatch series of fitness-focused smartwatches for Cyber Monday 2023. They include the brand's new or nearly-new Snapdragon Wear-powered flagship dual-mode display wearables, although some of their more accessible siblings go for even less than normal during the sale.

The 9-square kit can brighten up a room or power up to a total of 500 panels for stylized wall colors or pixel art. Its expansive software features help to separate Nanoleaf lights from the competition.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch third-gen flagship-series TWS earbuds, according to a new filing discovered on the FCC database. The "Buds 3" are thought to launch with up-to-date specs such as Bluetooth 5.3 and ANC - then again, the possibility of their imminent launch might give those currently doing their Cyber Weekend shopping for the existing Buds Pro 2 little cause for concern.

Garmin has launched the Alpha LTE tracker in various EU countries. The gadget attaches to your dog's collar, allowing you to use GPS to locate your pet precisely in the accompanying app. It also features an integrated multicolored LED to help you to see your dog in low lighting.

The FW5 are new and completely wireless earphones from FiiO, aimed at audiophile customers. A Qualcomm QCC5141 chip is installed and the battery life is said to be long.

CheckMag The Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse can do things that most mice can't while looking just as exquisite as similar-priced competitors. It is also a bit too large for small to medium size hands, and the clicks sound loud and "dry" to the point of being annoying.

QCY indicates that its latest headphones come for a fraction of the price one might expect for audio accessories of their top-end specs and features. They include up-to-date Bluetooth technology, "Hi-Res" Audio and active noise cancellation (ANC). The H3s have been unveiled with a well-timed additional discount.

Cowboy is discounting the matte black versions of three of its connected e-bike models by €800 for Black Friday. The smartphone-connected e-bikes have built-in GPS with a bike location feature, removable batteries, and crash detection with automatic emergency contact location sharing.

Virtual reality is set to become even more immersive thanks to a new VR glove from Fluid Reality. This rival to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta smart glove utilizes groundbreaking technology that promises to not only make the device more compact, simpler to operate, and more effective, but also significantly more affordable. The glove is expected to have applications beyond gaming, including medicine and robotics.

Xiaomi has revealed that it will also give next week's Redmi K70 series launch event over to at least three other Redmi-branded devices. So far, the company has previewed the Redmi Book 16 2024, Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro as Xiaomi continues to expand the Redmi ecosystem.

One-Netbook is gearing up to release the ONEXGPU, a ONEXPLAYER-branded eGPU that houses an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT like the GPD G1. Not only will One-Netbook's equivalent ship with an M.2 2280 slot and RGB lighting, but it will also undercut the GPD G1 with a US$599 starting price.

The USB-C power banks with part number 40ALLG2WWW manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022 have been recalled by Lenovo. Customers can fill in the form and send back the product for replacement.

The OnePlus 11 comes in just 2 standard colorways - however, the brand has just confirmed the addition of a third for its "ten-year" successor. The 12 is also now believed to echo forebears from further back in its OEM's history by offering the option to protect any of these three finishes with a custom wood (or wood-effect) case.

Sonnet is offering deals on its Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock this Black Friday. Discounts are available via the brand’s online store and Amazon storefront in the US and some EU countries. The dock has eleven ports, including three USB 3.2 Gen 2 and four Thunderbolt 4, supporting an 8K display.

Anker has discounted its Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank (200W) for Black Friday. Deals offering up to 30% off are available in countries including the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. The gadget launched earlier this year with three ports, allowing you to charge two laptops at 100W simultaneously.

Oukitel is back again with enticing Black Friday deals on its popular range of mobile backup power solutions. Whether you are chilling out with friends and family at home or camping under the stars away from civilization, Oukitel's range of power stations ensure that your devices never run out of juice.

Garmin has released Public Beta update version 19.13 for the Edge Explore 2 bike computer. This is the first software release in several months, bringing a range of new features and bug fixes to the accessory. For example, a new shortcut and estimated time have been added to the ClimbPro feature.

FiiO, best known for its IEM earphones and portable DACs/amps, has launched its first mechanical keyboard with built-in DACs and headphone amplifiers. It has an 81-key 75% layout, gasket mount design and hot-swappable Gateron G Pro 3.0 yellow key switches. The audio circuit uses Cirrus Logic DACs supporting 32 bit/384 kHz audio and high output op-amps for driving high-impedance headphones.

The USB-C power bank has a handy magnet for sticking onto surfaces like refrigerators, cars, laptops, smartphones, and other convenient locations.

Anker has discounted its PowerExpand 9-in-1 USB-C PD Dock at Amazon in the US, the UK and Germany, offering up to 53% off the RRP. The accessory charges the host devices via USB-C at up to 60W, with a second 20W PD USB-C port. Plus, you can connect up to two 4K displays via HDMI and DisplayPort.

Xiaomi has announced that it took in over 70 billion yuan (well over US$9 billion) over its latest quarter, which ended on September 30, 2023. The OEM's smartphones accounted for over half of that revenue, although its smart home, internet services and advertising businesses also made their contributions known.

Khadas has announced that its innovative Mind PC is part of its latest Black Friday sale. Its module-compatible core is available with either the Intel Core i5-1340P or Intel Core i7-1360P at its very first retail discount. Alternatively, the Khadas Tea DAC with MagSafe for iPhones is here to "re-define mobile audio excellence" for much less than US$200 for a limited time.

YEELIGHT has announced its Black Friday deals on a selection of its smart RGB accessories. They include the Smart Cube Lamp, which can be built and extended in nearly all directions for a more custom desk lighting solution. The brand's light bars, smart buibs and LED strips can also be picked up for less than normal during this sale.

The advanced robot vacuum features LiDAR navigation, edge cleaning, auto mop lifting and washing, Siri voice commands, and AI-powered dirt-sensing technology to focus on dirtier sections of the home.

The 1440p monitor pairs perfectly with the Playstation 5 as it supports both FreeSync and an integrated FPS counter. It features 576 individually-lit LEDs for HDR1000 support and a peak brightness of over two times most typical IPS alternatives.