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The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options.

Vonmählen seems confident that it has made the ultimate portable pocket-sized power accessory in the form of the new allroundo Pro. The power bank has a novel "double-sided" wireless charging feature that might allow a user to connect their smartphone, tablet and wearable to it all at the same time. Furthermore, the device comes with its own "ecosystem" of modular accessories designed to let the user keep either their iPhone or a cable on it at all times.

Dangbei has announced a new addition to its Mars line of laser projector. Not only will this variant be cheaper than its flagship Pro sibling thanks to a 1080p resolution, the OEM asserts that it can connect to Netflix out of the box. The vanilla Mars also offers onboard 10W audio and Dolby Digital Plus support.

Anker has reduced the price of its 736 Charger (Nano II 100W) at Amazon in the US, UK and Germany, offering up to 35% off. The gadget has three ports, two USB-C and one USB-A, with a maximum power output of 100W. The device has been designed to charge a MacBook, iPhone and AirPods simultaneously.

Syntech touts its 6-in-1 Docking Station as the ideal accessory for handheld consoles from Steam or Asus ROG (but not AYA NEO) thanks to its stand-like form-factor that also integrates useful ports such as HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C with Power Delivery. Now, it is on sale on Amazon at the best price since its launch.

Insta360 hints that its next new product will not be any run-of-the-mill action camera, but something much, much...smaller. Nevertheless, it also apparently packs the ability to capture memories with family, friends or pets, from the point of view of any of them. It is backed to start a "tiny revolution" later in June 2023.

Anker has launched its 621 Power Bank (Built-In Lightning Connector, 12W), now available in the US and the UK. The gadget has a foldable lightning connector to make it easier to transport. Plus, the 5,000 mAh capacity can add up to 20 hours of video playtime to an iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Anker has discounted its 543 USB-C Hub (6-in-1, Slim) at Amazon in the US. You can use the gadget to expand the range of ports on devices like the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro or Dell XPS. The USB-C hub provides 53W pass-through charging, and you can use the 4K@30Hz HDMI port to connect a monitor.

Anker has discounted its new 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) in the US and UK, offering up to 27% off the RRP. The gadget can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. For example, a 15W MagSafe wireless charging pad can charge an iPhone 14 Pro Max to 50% in under an hour.

Nothing has let it be known that it now has less than a month until its second-generation flagship Android smartphone is revealed in full. In the meantime, the OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has showcased an accessory that might either come in the box with or be sold alongside a new Phone (2). It underpins the brand's emerging 'transparent minimalist' design language and also effectively confirms USB type-C support in its upcoming mobile device.

TCL asserts that its new Q Class soundbar series flagship is "home theater, made better" thanks to a generous total output, wireless connectivity options and DTS Virtual: X-enhanced surround sound. It has come to the US market alongside a new sub-premium sibling, as well as new S Class cousins backed to deliver "cinematic audio with just a single HDMI cable".

Sony is now once again tipped to launch new flagship TWS earbuds soon. The alleged WF-1000XM4 successors have popped up as a recent addition to an independent testing database. The new leak mostly purports to offer an insight into the buds' case, its properties and potential changes compared to the previous generation (or lack thereof, as it may be) ahead of their launch.

Sony has announced that its BRAVIA line of big screens will be the first of their category to support Zoom. Accordingly, the TVs' users will be able to make video calls and hold conferences just as they might on their smartphones or laptops - so long as they have the series' matching webcam, that is. Zoom for TV is rated for tools such as screen-sharing, and also to be compatible with BRAVIA Cam features such as Ambient Optimization Pro.

TCL CSOT has unveiled a new touch-responsive screen of over 100 inches in size as part of its latest display industry showcase. The new 5K Interactive Whiteboard is now pitched at next-gen professional or corporate use-cases, as are others such as the 55-inch 4K high-brightness outdoor display. The new 21.3-inch Color In-Cell Touch Display, on the other hand, might be found in the clinic of the near future.

The Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station is now available in the US. You can use the device to create a four-display set-up, connecting three external 4K@60Hz monitors via DisplayPort and HDMI. Other ports on the USB-C dock include Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gbps USB-C and 7.5W USB ports.

There are still a few weeks to go before Samsung refreshes its foldable, tablet and smartwatch lineups with new models. In the intervening period, a retailer has shared an extensive list of first-party accessories destined for the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, plus the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. With nearly 100 entries, the list contains existing accessories and various new editions too.

Optoma has now released the ML1080 and its ST (short throw) variant to the United States market. The series' design award-winning "ultra-portable" form-factor is touted as ideal for on-the-go laser projection in 1080p, and packs a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor for automatic focus and keystone-finding. The ML1080 line also has USB type-C for display and charging as well as remote control support.

Jackery has made its new Solar Generator 2000 Plus as the first expandable portable power station of its line. Accordingly, it can upgrade its capacity and output through the addition of new, stackable Battery Pack 2000 Plus modules. The 2000 Plus is also solar panel compatible, and can use them to charge by 100% in as little as 2 hours.

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Xbox Series S. The console is still "all-digital" - however, this variant comes in black, to denote internal storage specs that have doubled in size compared to the original model. For Series X fans, the Redmond giant has partnered with Bethesda to hype Starfield with limited editions and themed versions of its first-party peripherals.

In choosing an official product name for its "first spatial computer", Apple apparently blanked on the fact that another major electronics OEM also calls its flagship AR glasses the "Vision" series. Furthermore, it seems that Huawei did in fact trademark the name Vision Pro in China well in advance, meaning the Cupertino-based giant may now have a problem introducing its first-gen XR headset to that major market.

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addition to cooling touted as improved compared to the 'normal' 990 PRO.

The versatile wireless keyboard from Logitech has returned to one of its lowest all-time prices after Chinese PC maker Lenovo is once again selling the MX Keys Mini at a significant discount of 40 percent in relation to the official MSRP.

Google has boasted of many refinements and improvements as Wear OS proceeds to its next major upgrade. Then again, the smartwatch UI has been observed to retain various little niggles and annoyances from its bad old days, the obligation to put a watch through a full factory reset in order to switch it between multiple smartphones included. However, according to a new leak, that bug has finally been squashed.

Baseus' Blade may be among the most popular of the 20,000mAh power bank category due to its ability to pack 100W charging via USB type-C into a form-factor just ~0.7 inches in height. Its new HD Series version has the same specs, yet is rated to cram them into a new chassis of just two-thirds the size of the original model. Nevertheless, it still boasts an LED status display and the same number of ports as its ultra-portable predecessor.

The inaugural Vision Pro's launch has prompted a Twitter thread from a researcher who contributed to "neurotechnology" development at Apple outlining details on the headset (or its possible successors) that might be interpreted as meaning that the hardware (or its AI, rather) is capable of reading the user's mind. That may or may not be the case; nevertheless, the thread has helped fuel reservations on visionOS-powered devices and their potential effects on users and humanity as a whole.

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent to that of a couple of bottlecaps, designed to fit into a custom silicone bumper with a lanyard that also doubles as a data cable. The Disk also features a male USB type-C to plug into a compatible laptop, smartphone, camera or console by itself for transfer speeds of up to 1GB per second (Gb/s).

Fossibot touts its new F3600 portable generator as a particularly "innovative" example of its device category, particularly in terms of charging options that go beyond AC and solar to include drawing power from a car via a dedicated port. The OEM also asserts that its large LFP batteries have the capacity to charge the vast majority of a user's electronics in an emergency.

Fnatic has secured a long-term development partnership with Sony to provide input on next-gen INZONE products. The new collaboration is slated to result in new content from the brand as well as follow-ups to PlayStation-themed monitors such as the M9. Sony asserts that the e-sports team members' experience and feedback will lead to a revolution in its own-brand gaming gear in the near future.

ESR's HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand has proven a hit on Kickstarter, finishing its campaign with over 36x its original goal in terms of backing. Now, it is available for general sale online. The accessory is hailed as the first of its kind with full support for Apple Find My, thereby potentially boosting the chances of recovering a lost wallet, the iPhone it was mounted on via MagSafe, or both.

The launch of iPadOS 17 and its new features may make businesses all the more interested in using Apple tablets compatible with the software. Now, OtterBox asserts that they can fit into any kind of workspace, regardless of how hazardous, with its new Hardline cases and charging docks. They include the first of either kind for some iPads to conform to standards from official bodies such as UL Solutions for North America.

Mixed reality by Apple has finally made its long-awaited global debut at WWDC 2023. The Cupertino behemoth claims to have built a potentially definitive take on the technology from the ground up, resulting in a 3D experience now backed to impose macOS-like UI features on real life as much as possible. On that note, the headset is also rated to switch to completely immersion for entertainment purposes instead.

Nex Computer has announced the NexDock XL, a 15.6-inch laptop dock with a built-in wireless charger that allows a smartphone to be used as a trackpad. The NexDock XL is available for US$349 and is compatible with smartphones that support desktop modes like Samsung DeX and the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

GPD has announced crowdfunding details for the G1, its first eGPU. Built around the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT, the GPD G1 will feature OcuLink and USB4 connectivity, among other features. The GPD G1 will also be the smallest eGPU to date and should match the performance of modern NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics cards.

The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI Dock has arrived in the US. The new device has an HDMI port, allowing you to connect to a single 8K monitor or dual 6K displays. Other ports include 100W upstream Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GB Ethernet and multiple 7.5W 10 Gbps USB 3.2 ports for peripherals.

Sony touts its latest CFexpress Type-A cards as exceptionally high-capacity and frame-drop resistant, the better to deliver ultra-stable, reliable recording, even in 4K (even internally) or the RAW format. The CEA-M1920T and CEA-M960T are also backed for even the most rugged of shooting conditions thanks to their durable construction, with software support to guard against accidental deletions.

Apple is now backed by more industry leaders than ever before to re-imagine itself as the next big extended-reality (XR) brand during its imminent WWDC23 event. The Cupertino giant is now tipped to offer the conference's attendees the chance to test the hardware in question in person, which, according to the latest leaks, will strive to stay ahead of its competition with high-tech internals and a compelling UX.

OPPO backs its first-gen MR headset as ready and able to take on anything else in the fast-growing mixed or extended reality (MR/XR) space with "advanced technology and unique innovations". They include the binocular video pass-through (VPT) feature tipped to become the next hot spec among headsets of that type, as well as the same rapid SuperVOOC charging as the OEM's smartphones. Then again, it has yet to become available to the public.

Is it a multi-mode mobile device charging station?...is it a DIY desk toy?...is it a potential gift for a techy loved one? According to AOHi, it is all of those things. The brand's "Future Eternal City" accessory is intended to look like a space-themed display, yet is in fact a wired/wireless charger bundle, with a power bank to boot. It is also on sale with a coupon code for a limited time.

OnePlus has encountered a severe reputational dip in terms of its flagship smartphones' performance in JerryRigEverything durability testing over the last few generations from which it is only now just recovering. Therefore, the first-gen and ultra-thin Pad might prove some cause for concern. However, the tablet's resistance to damage seems just as encouraging as its capacity for repairability.

Introduced in mid-Mary 2020, the Samsung T7 portable SSD lineup is still very popular and the capacities of up to 2 TB should be more than enough for most users even in 2023. The ongoing Amazon discounts take the 1 TB model down to US$79.99, while the 2 TB model can be acquired for US$114.99 after a generous 57% price drop.

The Anker 312 and 317 USB-C single port chargers have arrived, with the 312 available in the EU and both accessories launching in the US. The US versions of the compact gadgets have foldable pins to make them more compact and come with a 5 ft (~1.5 m) USB-C to USB-C charging cable.

The Find N3 foldable Android smartphone may be the next high-end mobile device to launch from OPPO. Now, it is thought to be joined on stage by a new smartwatch with the premium specs to match. It is tipped to have its Watch 3 Pro predecessor's cutting-edge curved build, yet outdo it in terms of battery size and dual-processor integration.

Anycubic asserts that its latest Photon Mono-series 3D printer will retain every detail of its input thanks to a new, high-res monochrome LCD screen. The M5 also supports a mobile app for "one-touch" model selection and progress-tracing. It is available from now with up to US$50 off its pre-order price for a limited time.

Jackery has announced that its new Plus counterpart for the Solar Generator 2000 Pro is about to be unveiled. It is touted as a new portable power station or backup generator with a build suited to bringing on summer trips from mid-2023. In the meantime, the brand is hyping its launch at a potentially early-bird price by running giveaways for money-off coupons on its website.