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It was recently confirmed that the Asus ROG Ally 2024 will come later this year as a refresh of the popular handheld Windows gaming PC. Now, it seems as though Asus has sneakily teased the ROG Ally 2024 — in black, no less — in a throwaway birthday celebration post on social media.

Minisforum has introduced the AtomMan X7 Ti, a high-end mini PC sporting Intel's Core Ultra 9 processor and a 4-inch touchscreen display. With commendable specifications including a 16-core CPU, 8-core Arc Iris Xe iGPU, and extensive connectivity options including OCUlink for eGPU support, the X7 Ti targets a diverse user base.

Hades II has finally launched, with fans eagerly clamouring to get back to the dungeon-crawling indie roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Within the first 24 hours after Hades II launched, it passed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam alone.

After around five years from the initial ban, the US has now revoked licenses that allowed Qualcomm and Intel to sell chips to Huawei. This could possibly mean that the 2024 MateBook X Pro is the last high-end Intel laptop from the Chinese company.

Mobvoi has introduced a new TicWatch smartwatch. Previously described as a release that would mark the dawning of a new era, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a slight refresh on its predecessor that remains adrift on Wear OS 3.

The HD 620S is Sennheiser's latest pair of wired and closed-back headphones. Designed with audiophiles in mind, the Sennheiser HD 620S is already available to pre-order in multiple markets.

ASUS has released its latest round of 14-inch and 15.6-inch Vivobook laptops in Europe. Sold as the Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (M5506), the pair both come with OLED displays but differ in other areas.

Anbernic has now officially revealed the RG35XX SP, a 3.5-inch gaming handheld modelled after the Game Boy Advance SP. Soon available in multiple colours, the Anbernic RG35XX SP has already been shown to be powerful enough to emulate games from PS1, PSP, N64, and Dreamcast libraries.

The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches have received beta version 19.13. The update brings a new heart rate data setting to the wearable, relating to a recently released feature. Plus, there are a range of bug fixes in the update.

The Pixel Tablet is now practically a year old. Rather than release a new model, Google has decided to discount the existing model by removing its previously bundled charging and speaker dock. The tablet's rumoured new keyboard and pen accessories are nowhere to be seen yet, though.

ESR has now announced a release for its range of 2024 iPad-compatible accessories. They include new versions of its "Red Dot Award-winning" Shift Magnetic Case for the Air, Pro 11 and Pro 13, as well as multi-mode keyboard cases for the same tablets. However, the most innovative new accessory might be the Paper-Feel Magnetic Screen Protector, a detachable overlay touted to enhance the drawing experience on Apple's new premium slates.

Vivo could be one of many Android OEMs preparing to bring its flagship foldable to global audiences. The X Fold3 Pro would join the X100 Pro as one of Vivo's flagships to be available outside its home market.

The Xperia 10 VI is a matter of days away from becoming official. Based on a recent leak, Sony will deliver multiple camera upgrades for the Xperia 10 with its new smartphone through a pair of 50 MP LYTIA sensors.

The Sharp Aquos R9 will start shipping in Japan this summer featuring a 6.5-inch Full HD+ OLED with a 240 Hz refresh rate, three 50-megapixel sensors, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, 8 GB of RAM, as well as 256 GB of storage.

According to a new report, Samsung is nearing delivering its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop. Allegedly, the Galaxy Book4 Edge will debut later this month with the X1E-80-100, the most powerful version of the Snapdragon X Elite announced thus far.

Motorola asserts that consumers in India will be able to "Own the Spotlight" with their very own Edge 50 Fusion soon. The device will become the country's only Android smartphone with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and the Sony LYTIA 700C main camera on its impending debut. In the meantime, its color options and decently fast charging rate have been revealed.

Ghostrunner 2 combines parkour with katana carnage. The popular runner is currently 70 percent off on Steam and is therefore available for 12 instead of $ 40. Gamers can even get a 75 percent discount on the Deluxe Edition, which only costs 50 cents more.

The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 700S has been launched in Europe following its unveiling last year. The new full-suspension model, with mid-range pricing, offers a 500W peak power motor and up to 90 km (~55 miles) assistance range. It follows the recent release of the more expensive E-FEEL 900S Team Edition.

HMD Global has re-issued the Nokia 3210, an infamous Nokia feature phone that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Redesigned with updated hardware, the Nokia 3210 2024 still features classic elements like a physical T9 keyboard and Snake, all for under €100.

Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is now officially the first laptop to have been torn down by iFixit in search of its LPCAMM2 module. The emerging RAM type is hailed as a more powerful, efficient and sustainable form of memory thanks to its ease of removal from its place relative to a PC's CPU - which also boosts the ability to replace or upgrade it.

Alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, Apple has launched two iPad accessories: the Pencil Pro and the Magic keyboard for iPad Pro. While the Pencil Pro gets haptic feedback, new squeeze and rotation gestures and Find My support, the Magic Keyboard now features a function key row and larger trackpad, also with haptic feedback.

With the Fire Vapor Special Edition, Microsoft's Vapor series received a new addition yesterday, which is designed to represent a blazing fire. The controller can be personalized down to the smallest detail and unlocks an exclusive background for the Xbox Series X/S.

CMF by Nothing has seemingly been created to sell colorful, affordable accessories thus far. However, it, like its parent company, will branch out into making its own smartphones soon, according to a new leak. It is projected to land as a budget Android device, albeit one to match the vibrant design language of the sub-brand's other products.

Sony will soon be unveiling the Xperia 10 VI, likely alongside the flagship Xperia 1 VI. Based on a new leak, this year's Xperia 10 could be significantly more powerful than last year's model and could even rival the new Tensor G3-powered Google Pixel 8a.

A Mini Chess app has been built for various Amazfit smartwatch models. In a recent blog post, a Zepp Health software developer explained why and how the app came to be and shared screenshots of the game. Users compete against built-in AI, and features include autosave and a stats window.

Elon Musk has managed to extract a few more FSD promises and concessions during his China visit, including for the Robotaxi CyberCab service. Tesla is also now buying thousands of LiDARs.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 gaming laptop is on sale for more than $800 off the list price. The laptop equips the latest Core i9-14900HX CPU with 24 cores, a 140 W RTX 4070 GPU, and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Based on the internals alone, the laptop should prove to be a commendable mid-range gaming package at a relatively affordable price.

Roborock has unveiled the Mini Washing and Drying Machine M1 Pure in China, where you can now pre-order the smart home gadget. The device is suited to smaller loads of up to 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) and offers a range of intelligent features. These include automatic drying if you forget to empty the machine after washing and detergent dispensing.

TikTok and ByteDance have filed a federal appeal to fight the recently passed TikTok ban. The companies counter that the ban in unconstitutional and unfairly targets TikTok despite prior reports of Chinese employee and government access to US user data.

Apple's newest M4 chip has been spotted on Geekbench's ML Neural Engine database. The 10-core version scores 9,234 points in the benchmark, making it about 24% faster than the Apple M2.

The GMKTec M6 has gone on sale in China, starting from just $181 for the barebone version. Powered by the Ryzen 5 6600H CPU with up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a Radeon 660M iGPU, the M6 packs ample power for most users' everyday needs, while being budget-friendly and impressively compact.

An early Vivobook S16 listing on Asus' website confirms AMD plans to change its CPUs naming schemes soon. The next-gen Zen 5-based CPU powering the laptop is called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 170.

The SanDisk Desk Drive is a new storage solution with a high capacity, a particularly high data transfer rate and compact dimensions. It is compatible with both PCs and Macs.

Hasselblad has just launched the XCD 2.5/25V, a fast wide-angle lens for medium format cameras of the X system. With 13 lenses in 10 groups, including four aspherical lenses, the lens is designed to achieve first-class image quality, even at close distances to the subject.

Apple has reduced the list price of the tenth-generation iPad by $100, making the tablet cheaper than ever before. This price cut applies to both storage configurations (64 and 256 GB) and to models with cellular connectivity.

TerraMaster is offering a new storage solution that is designed to support both particularly fast and comparatively inexpensive storage devices. A total of eight mass storage devices can be installed.

The Oukitel WP35 comes across as the world's thinnest 5G rugged smartphone with a 11,000 mAh battery while also placing equal emphasis on aesthetics and performance. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ and sporting a super sharp 2.4K display together a 64 MP triple camera setup, the Oukitel WP35 is your trusted companion to the ends of the earth.

Among all Tesla electric vehicles, only the Cybertruck offers modern 800V fast charging architecture. When combined with the Supercharger network, however, they shine with an interesting charging virtue.

Huawei has expanded its MatePad series with the MatePad 11.5"S, a tablet with a 2.8K and 144 Hz display that runs HarmonyOS 4.2 and is available as an optional 'PaperMatte Edition'. All variants feature a USB 3.0 Type-C port, support for the M-Pencil 3 and an 8,800 mAh battery, among other hardware.

Apple spotlighted updates to its Logic Pro music studio software, showing off new AI-generated backing tracks, a tool for pulling tracks from any audio file, and more.

Sonos’ foray into the headphone category has been rumoured for some time, and now, images of its upcoming wireless headphone – the Sonos Ace – have leaked via an authorised dealer’s website, along with the retail price of around $430. Also discovered from the same source is a photo of the Roam 2 portable speaker, expected to be launched soon.

Huawei has updated the FreeClip, a pair of open earbuds that it only unveiled in December 2023. Five months later, the company has refreshed the earbuds with a new more neutral colour option sold simply as 'beige'.

Vobot has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its new Mini Dock, offering Early Bird customers 21% off the MSRP. The product is a 7-in-1 docking station with a 2-inch display and apps to provide a wide range of features. These include a Pomodoro timer, retro games and a Todoist integration.

Apple is rolling out new versions of Final Cut Pro for Macs and Final Cut Pro for iPad, which include a bevy of new features. Primary among them is support for up to 4 live camera feeds on the iPad version, which can turn an iPad into a director's hub to manage multiple camera angles at once.

Ayaneo AG01 is the latest GPU dock from the company. It is set to release on May 18 and will come with a starship-like design. There's no word on which graphics card it will pack and the pricing yet.

The FreeBuds 6i is Huawei's latest pair of mid-range TWS earbuds. While the FreeBuds 6i succeeds the FreeBuds 5i, it also has plenty in common with the more expensive FreeBuds Pro 3.

Huawei has revealed an updated Watch GT 4. Available exclusively in a 41 mm size, the new Watch GT 4 features an all-silver case and a minty green watch band.

The Realme GT Neo6 is almost upon us. While the smartphone is not ready just yet, Realme has now confirmed various device details, including the presence of an ultra-bright display and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 series chipset.

Google is now selling the Pixel 8a, a mid-range option that arrives a few months before the Pixel 9 series. Further narrowing the gap between the Pixel A series and Google's flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8a features various upgrades from last year's Pixel 7a.

Huawei has officially unveiled its new budget-friendly smartwatch, the Watch Fit 3. Coming with a starting price of Є159 (around $171), it stands as a more affordable option than the Apple Watch SE. However, compared to Apple's budget-friendly offering, Huawei has packed more features into its latest wearable.