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In an unexpected move, Casio is now accepting pre-orders for the Casio Fire Package 2025 watches at Amazon US. The AWG-M100FP-1A2 and the GW-2320FP-1A2 watches have also been spotted at Casio Canada, having recently launched in Japan. These are radio-controlled watches with tough solar charging and 200 m water resistance.

Unleashed as the sixth and final release of the stable/13 branch, FreeBSD 13.5 focuses on maintenance once again. In addition to the usual list of tweaks and fixes, this update also comes with refreshed third-party apps, including Inkscape 1.4, VLC 3.0.21, GTK 4.16.12, and more.

OpenAI's new Responses API and tools for creating agents supposedly allow businesses to quickly create customized AI agents to tackle complex customer requests, such as identifying the most suitable products for individual needs.

The JBL Flip 7 is a new Bluetooth speaker that should be very easy to transport. The American manufacturer advertises decent audio quality and long battery life.

Casio’s MTD-125D series is getting three new colorways - black, blue, and white - spotted on the official website. Expected in March 2025, they retain the 100m water resistance and sporty dive-style design.

Orange Pi has released a new RISC-V based single-board computer. Arriving less than six months after the Orange Pi RV, the Orange Pi RV2 contains upgrades in various areas and is already available to purchase globally.

The Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) has been released in countries across Europe. It features various upgrades over its predecessor, including a new brushless motor with multiple locking speeds. On top of this, the most recent version is cheaper and more compact than the fourth-generation device.

The iQOO Neo 10R has made its official debut in India. iQOO’s new midrange gaming smartphone arrives with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 6,400 mAh battery that supports 80 W wired charging. It’s now available for pre-order via Amazon in India.

The Decathlon Stilus Off Road 29-inch hardtail e-bike has arrived in more European countries following its launch at the start of the month. This off-road model is designed for beginners, offering a strong feature set at an attractive price. For example, the 29-inch semi-rigid electric mountain bike is powered by a Star Union engine with up to 110Nm torque.

The Anker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W) has been released in the US following its launch in one European country earlier this year. It can be used in over 200 countries thanks to folding and retracting pins; the latter has a slide and push design. The accessory allows you to power five devices simultaneously and has various safety features.

Casio has announced that its G-Shock GA-V01 watch will be launched in the UK. Four versions of this new model are listed at the G-Shock UK store as “Coming Soon”, where the price has also been unveiled. Features include up to 10 years battery life, new Shock Release Hand technology and a range of modes.

70mai has launched a new dash cam, the 4K Omni. With a list price of $329.99, the 4K Omni dash cam features a 340° rotating design, night vision, 70mai’s Lumi Vision, HDR, AI motion detection 2.0, built-in GPS, collision detection, and WiFi 6 connectivity for high-speed transfers. It’s now available in the US via Amazon.

The Piccolo is a new and compact laptop that comes with the latest Intel SoC and can also be used as a tablet. The system weighs less than 700 grams and, unsurprisingly, has a touchscreen.

HTC has unveiled an entry-level smartphone, the Wildfire E5 Plus, with a relatively modern design, a 50 MP main camera and a 90 Hz frame rate. The smartphone has both a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microSD card reader.

The dynaEdge XR1 extended reality glasses overlay information across reality, providing users with an integrated experience. The glasses can be used to provide insights for travel spots, instructions for work repairs, and extend Windows desktops.

Mistral has unveiled its optical character recognition API for use by businesses to convert large amounts of documents to editable digital files quickly and accurately.

Asus has released a new trio of monitors. According to the Taiwanese company, these new devices are not just displays but also air purifiers. They come in three different size variants and an innovative packaging that can be reused as a smartphone holder.

Ray-Ban and Meta have announced a limited edition of their smart glasses. Made in partnership with French fashion brand, Coperni, the limited edition glasses have transparent wayfarer frames and mirrored lenses.

Tissot has unveiled a new PRC 100 Solar timepiece. Tissot’s new PRC 100 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with a dodecagonal bezel and silver/full-black/blue sunray dials. It’s powered by a Lightmaster Solar Quartz movement and offers up to 14 months of power reserve on a single charge.

The Casio Edifice EFR-575 chronographs have been released in various European countries like the Netherlands, Spain and France. The lineup includes the EFR-575D-1A, the EFR-575D-2A, the EFR-575L-3A and the EFR-575CL-7A, with a range of colors, finishes and stainless steel or leather straps. Features include 100m water resistance and a stopwatch.

AOC has finally released the Agon Pro AG276QSD, having first unveiled it almost three months ago. Based around a modern QD-OLED panel, the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSD has a QHD resolution, a 360 Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of brightness at its disposal when viewing HDR content.

The GameLift Streams service allows game developers to quickly host and stream video games to customers worldwide without modifying their game code. This also eliminates the need for players to download and install games prior to play.

Vivo has introduced its latest budget range smartphone, the Vivo Y300i, in China. The new Y300i smartphone arrives with a 120 Hz HD+ screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, up to 12 GB of RAM, and a 6,500 mAh battery that supports 44 W wired charging. It’s now available for pre-order in China.

The aluminum Leica Lux Grip adds a two-stage mechanical shutter release, a rotating settings dial, and two freely definable function buttons to all MagSafe-compatible Apple iPhones for a more direct, camera-like feel. Paired with the Lux app, iPhone users can achieve the iconic Leica look while crafting images.

JBL is expanding its range with another speaker, or at least a new model. Housing the same hardware as its sibling, the JBL Authentics 200 aims to win over buyers with a visual redesign.

Hisense's new E8Q and E8Q Pro 4K Mini LED TVs come equipped with 330Hz refresh rates, up to 3,000 nits brightness, AI image processing, and HDR10+support. Global availability is yet to be confirmed.

The Black Shark Ring 2 has launched in China as a new Samsung Galaxy Ring competitor. Compared to the first offering, it's said to be lighter in weight and have a better battery life. Its launch price in China is CNY 749, about $103.

The ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is Asus' newest 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and G-Sync/FreeSync support, with advanced burn-in protection and USB-C 90W PD.

Dynabook has launched a new laptop, the Portégé Z40L-N. Available in two configurations, both featuring Lunar Lake CPUs, one of its major highlights is that it flaunts a detachable battery, which is rare for modern high-end laptops.

The BPI-AIM7 is a new single-board computer that is compatible with Nvidia's Jetson Nano platform. It supposedly offers a decent amount of performance and supports multiple operating systems.

The HaoHan FireFly is a new drone that looks like a tiny airplane instead of a quadcopter. Nevertheless, it can take off and land vertically like a conventional drone and is equipped with a GPS module.

Devolo has launched a new portable router that comes with 5G support and can provide internet access to multiple mobile devices via a cellular network when no regular home internet connection is available. The WiFi router might be useful in various scenarios.

The RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) is now available for customers around the world via import. The new laptop sports an Intel processor and a high-resolution and quite smooth IPS display. Supposedly, it also offers long battery life.

Rumours of the death of MSRP have been greatly exaggerated. AMD has finally spoken out about alleged MSRP increases following the massively popular launch of the RX 9070 series GPUs.

LG has released a new 4K UltraGear gaming monitor in the US. Sold as the UltraGear 32G810SA, the monitor already costs $500 less than advertised on Amazon.

Dymo’s LabelManager Executive 640 CB is now officially available in various markets worldwide. This model is designed for use in an office or laboratory, printing highly durable labels that can handle extreme temperatures. The machine has a color display, a QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth connectivity, with further tools offered via an accompanying app.

Nullix, a UK start-up, has released some information about its new Lyfe wearable. This display-less device can be worn in two ways and offers a wide range of sensors to track biometrics like heart rate and skin temperature. Plus, the product has a UV sensor, a feature not seen on other health-tracking wearables.

Three new Philips Hue Impress outdoor lights have been launched in North America. The line-up includes new wider and hardwired versions of an older model, as well as a pedestal variant for lighting lower to the ground. All three are White and Color Ambiance products which can be remotely controlled via the Philips Hue app.

Split Fiction is the latest co-op action-adventure game from Hazelight Studios, the same team that made popular titles like It Takes Two and A Way Out. The new game follows the same concept of collaboration and promotes friendship.

A well-equipped keyboard from Xiaomi is now available for direct import. The model comes with a display, a rotary control and replaceable keys. It can also be connected to several devices at the same time. However, a purchase should be carefully considered.

The Keocam is a personal dashcam, or body camera, designed for regular citizens. It captures one-minute clips that are simultaneously backed up to both smartphone and cloud storage. The recordings help victims of assaults, threats, and hate crimes to track down criminals and prove their case.

Jsaux's latest product is a battery mod kit that replaces the battery of the Asus ROG Ally with a much bigger one. The kit also comes with an aluminum heatsink and a bigger back cover for the handheld gaming PC.

The Casio G-Shock GMAP2125W-6A or GMA-P2125W-6A watch, celebrating International Women’s Day, has appeared at third-party retailers. This is a hybrid model that is water resistant to 200 m with a double LED backlight. Other features include support for world time, a countdown timer and multiple alarms.

Sound quality isn't the only reason Razer gaming headsets are in demand. The manufacturer is adding a white colorway to its stylish Kraken Kitty V2 lineup. Also, the BlackShark V2 X now ships in more colors to tempt competitive gamers.

Sony has expanded its list of limited edition controllers based on video game titles with the release of the DualSense Wireless Controller The Last of Us. Available in limited quantities and with a higher price tag than the standard variant, the controller will be sold in Europe, North America, and the UK.

1.6 ounces, 42,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling: The Lofree Hypace gaming mouse tries to combine top-notch features with an ultra-light magnesium body. It is now being offered at a relatively low price as part of an ongoing crowdfunding campaign.

The Asus Vivobook 18 is now available for prices starting at €899. The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 and 18.4-inch IPS screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This new notebook supposedly offers decent performance and a modern design, but is not exactly lightweight.

Belkin has put its new wireless headphones on sale, as the SoundForm Surround are being offered at a decent 15% discount. They can connect to two devices simultaneously and can alternatively hooked up via a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.

LG has quietly released the UltraGear 27G850A-B in Europe. Spanning 27-inches across, the UltraGear 27G850A-B offers 240 Hz and 480 Hz display modes without the high price tag of OLED gaming monitors. Surprisingly, one retailer is already offering the new Dual-Mode gaming monitor for €100 less than its MSRP.

Segway is now accepting pre-orders for the new Ninebot Max G3 scooter in markets worldwide. This model has a 2,000W peak power motor, with the top speed varying by region. Other features include fast charging, the ability to tackle steep inclines, and Bluetooth connectivity for intelligent unlocking, call notifications and navigation.