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Once again, Samsung employs a MediaTek processor, the Dimensity 9400+, which is competitive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. They start with 12 GB of RAM, but the Ultra’s 1-terabyte model bumps that up to 16 GB. (Storage is expandable via microSD.) The tablets are IP68-rated, have in-display fingerprint sensors, and support 45-watt charging speeds to fill the 8,400- and 11,600-mAh batteries, respectively.

Samsung is playing up the AI features on these tablets, which support Google’s Gemini Live multimodal capabilities, so you can chat in real time with the assistant and even show it what you’re seeing with the tablet’s cameras. Then there’s Galaxy AI features from Samsung’s phones, like Drawing Assist, which turns your sketches into AI-generated art, and Writing Assist, which can rephrase your words into a different tone.

None of this is new, but there are some upgrades to Samsung’s DeX platform, which converts the tablet OS into a traditional desktop-like user interface, with windowed apps and a dock. A new Extended Mode lets you convert the Tab S11 tablets into an external monitor, running DeX across the tablet and a paired display for dual-screen multitasking. You can even drag and drop apps and content between the two screens. DeX also now supports up to four workspaces, so you can create four desktops catered to specific tasks and cycle between them. These tablets support Samsung’s Book Cover Keyboard Slim, a keyboard cover that brings them closer in design to a 2-in-1 detachable laptop.

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Outside of the screen and battery sizes, the Tab S11 Ultra has a few extra perks over the Tab S11. It has Wi-Fi 7 support versus Wi-Fi 6E, making it a little more future-proof (you need a Wi-Fi 7 router to take advantage). It has an extra 8-MP ultrawide camera on the rear, and the base model starts with 256 GB instead of 128.

On the cusp of his 60th birthday, David Tuckfield figured it was time to make a decision. He could either stick with his life of inactivity, or he could take back his health and start new habits. He choose the latter, lost more than 60 pounds and 20 percent body fat, and started doing half marathons and triathlons. He’s able to stay active with his six children and three grandchildren, and feels better both mentally and physically. In his own words, he explains how he did it.

MY WIFE OF 35 years passed away in 2020. In the two years that followed, I gained a decent amount of weight. I wasn’t in the best shape before my wife passed away, but it spiraled after her passing. In August of 2022, I started noticing the effects: I was tired all the time, I couldn’t play with my grandkids very well, my mobility was fading away. I felt okay mentally, but was lethargic and tired.

I had run two marathons when I was younger, but by 2022, the thought of trying to run half a mile was daunting. I would start and quickly end up walking. I could tell I was starting to be able to do less and less. I could see a path into my old age that I did not want to see. I felt like I was at a crossroads—my old age was either going to be one of sitting around or one of exciting adventures. I knew I wanted the latter.

My 60th birthday was my turning point. It was now or never. I still had a chance to change the course of my life. I wanted to make sure I loved my life on my 70th birthday. If I didn’t do anything to change, I envisioned that birthday not being so fun. I also have six children and three grandchildren, and staying healthy so that I can continue to be actively involved in their lives was (and still is) a great motivator.

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My first goal was to run a full mile without stopping. I started by making sure I was doing something every day: either weightlifting at the gym, running, biking, or swimming. I knew staying active in all regards would help me run longer, so I tried to mix it up so that I didn’t get bored.

The most important thing I did was set a long-term goal. My daughter had been doing Disney runs, and I decided that in the next year I would sign up with her to do a Disney challenge run (10k run on one day, half-marathon on the next day).

I also discovered Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) workouts at BODY20. Each workout was 20 minutes each, so it felt very digestible for me to get back into fitness. I was very skeptical at first, but was shocked after my demo workout by how much of a difference I felt. I really loved that I could feel every muscle while I was moving. That was something that I had never experienced, and it really helped me better understand what I was doing. I might not have huge or impressive muscles, but feel like I am more “in-tune” with the ones I do have now.

Since starting my journey in 2022, I’m down from 234 pounds and 39 percent body fat to 173 pounds and 17 percent body fat. Here are three tips I lived by to keep me on track:

3 Tips That Helped My Weight Loss

Set a Race Goal

Having the Disney run goal really helped motivate me when I was starting. I even ended up doing a sprint triathlon later that year. It keeps you accountable. If you ever feel lazy on a given day, knowing you have something you need to prepare for will keep you going.

Races are not only rewarding, but they are fun. Trust me, I am not setting any records at these races, but there is a lot of energy and excitement around them that feels good when you’re doing them. Plus, you feel accomplished afterwards, which makes you feel like you can do more, and your efforts spiral. It doesn’t mean you need to sign up for a full marathon right now. Find something that feels digestible to you, and sign up.

Do Something

Don’t get caught in a rut where your life is either “leg day” or “upper body day.” Schedules are great, but on days you don’t feel like doing the thing you’re scheduled to do, make sure you do something. I often let my mood (and sometimes the weather) dictate what I end up doing when I don’t feel like doing anything.

Although my exercise routine might not be perfectly tailored, and I’m sure it isn’t as effective as it could be, it is enjoyable—and that’s important to staying consistent day in and day out. I’m all about enjoying life to the fullest, so I never want my fitness routine to feel like a chore.

Stay in the Fresh Food Aisles

It is shocking how full you can feel after eating 8 oz. of steak or chicken as opposed to a frozen meal or a bag of chips. What you eat affects your weight so much more than exercise.

Before my weight loss, I would graze—I’d have a lot of snacks between meals. Often, they would be frozen meals (typically “healthy” or low calorie frozen meals). Now, I try to stick to whole foods like salads, chicken, steak, and vegetables. I have to avoid keeping snacks in the house—if they’re there, I’ll eat them. On the occasion I do need a snack, I try to stick with pineapple, sweet and sour pickles, and pickled beets.

I avoid carbs, but not militantly, which I think has made a big difference in being able to stay consistent. I’ll swap out french fries for broccoli most of the time, but I’m not afraid to have a slice of cake at a party.

I’ll stick to the fresh food aisle at the grocery store to the best of my ability. I’ll saunter down the produce and fresh meat aisle, and only stray when I need something specific.

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WHATEVER YOUR AGE, it’s time to make a decision for your own health. Our bodies are either continuing to improve or continuing to decline. Our eating and exercise habits dictate how we are going to spend the rest of our lives. Although I was happy before, having lost weight and exercising regularly makes me enjoy life even more. I feel like I have reversed the path of decline that normally comes with aging—I’ve taken back the future of my health.

At IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, Avid will show new AI-driven updates across Media Composer, Pro Tools, and MediaCentral, along with expanded APIs and partner integrations that bring automation directly into editorial workflows.

The new features address common bottlenecks in production, from transcription and translation to media management and newsroom scheduling. Rather than introducing separate AI products, Avid is embedding automation into the tools already familiar to editors, audio engineers, and broadcasters.

AI transcription and translation in editorial tools

Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, and MediaCentral now integrate built-in speech-to-text and translation. These functions enhance ScriptSync and PhraseFind in Media Composer and extend into multilingual audio and video workflows. Pro Tools users also gain automation capabilities with Soundflow and the new Pro Tools Scripting SDK, making it possible to reduce repetitive manual tasks in session management and editing.

Automated media management with NEXIS and DNx 4.0

Avid NEXIS introduces expanded APIs that streamline storage administration and enable media handling automation across third-party environments. Meanwhile, the DNx 4.0 codec supports customizable bitrates and HDR-ready formats, and includes automation for transcoding, proxy generation, and delivery tasks.

Newsroom scheduling and content processing in MediaCentral

In broadcast applications, MediaCentral’s Rules Engine and Schedule Engine are now fully integrated. This allows newsroom teams to automate both content processing and scheduling, aiming to reduce the manual steps involved in delivering timely stories.

Partner integrations inside the timeline

Avid is also expanding its ecosystem of more than 600 partners. At upcoming IBC 2025 in Amsterdam (Sept 12-15), the company is presenting Media Composer Panel SDK integrations and MediaCentral apps that allow AI tools from third parties to run directly inside editorial timelines. Demonstrations at booth 7.A11 include:

• Quickture: natural language transcription and sequence creation.
• Flawless: AI-assisted lip sync editing and dialogue modification.
• Acclaim Audio: automated dialogue enhancement, including noise reduction and loudness normalization.
• Traco.ai: transcription, translation, summarization, and scene detection.
• Digital Nirvana: metadata-driven scene descriptions and analysis.
• Streamwell: low-latency live streaming and collaborative editing.

Avid’s positioning on AI at IBC 2025 & MZed’s subtitling course

With AI becoming a central theme across the industry (and any industry currently, really), Avid’s updates show a strategy of building automation into trusted platforms rather than reshaping workflows entirely. By combining its own transcription, translation, and automation features with an open approach to partner integrations, Avid is presenting a vision of AI that speeds up routine processes while keeping creative control with the user.

In one of our latest MZed courses, The Efficient Filmmaker – Subtitles Mastery, we’re doing a deep dive into subtitling and captioning using AI-aided workflows in DaVinci, Premiere and Avid. So if you want to learn on how to make subtitles and translations efficiently in your NLE of choice, don’t miss this course.

If you are an editor, what’s your take: Will the integration of AI into established tools make editors and broadcasters more likely to embrace automation as part of their workflow? Let us know in the comments.

SAVE $400: As of Sept. 4, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale for $2,499.99 at Amazon. That’s a saving of 14% on list price.

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If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming setup, now might be a good time to make a move. One of the best gaming laptops in the business is on sale for a limited time.

As of Sept. 3, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale for $400 off, now priced at $2,499.99. This price is for the Ultra 9, RTX5080 model. Not only is this a great price for serious gamers, but it’s the lowest it has ever been according to camelcamelcamel.

This gaming laptop is a perfect all-rounder. It has a sleek design and strong performance across the board, and it’s built with impressively powerful hardware, including high-end graphics cards and processors. The Strix series also has great cooling features and customizable RGB lighting that honestly just makes it look really cool (that matters too). With a 16-inch screen and a 16:10 aspect ratio, you can enjoy high-quality and immersive gaming on whatever titles you’re playing.

Connectivity-wise, you’re good to go, with WiFi 6E support, multiple USB ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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What’s better than getting a brand new, high-quality TV? Getting another thrown in absolutely free. That’s exactly what’s happening at Samsung right now, with a range of TVs coming with a free 65-inch model worth $500 if you’re quick. How quick do you need to be? Very — this deal ends on Sept. 7.

That’s a pretty sweet deal, right? There are three TVs included in it, including a 100-inch monster that needs to be seen to be believed. Even better, retailers including Best Buy and Amazon are in on it, too, offering similar promotions on select QLED models.

Here’s the rundown of eligible models:

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QLED screens are known for true-to-life, vibrant visuals. Movies, TV shows, football matches and games will feel more immersive thanks to the quality of the picture. These TVs have almost perfectly uniform screens that deliver exceptional clarity from just about any viewing angle. The free 65-inch UHD TV screen can be a great addition to your bedroom or guest room, to keep your visitors entertained.

If you’re making the purchase directly through Samsung, just adding the eligible screen to your cart will automatically add the free TV (see the image below). On Amazon and Best Buy, add the qualifying screen to your cart first, then add the benefit item.

Why this deal matters

Entertainment upgrades can be expensive. This deal lets you grab two high-quality screens for the price of one. The addition of the free screen lets you update multiple entertainment setups in your home in one fell swoop.

When will this deal expire?

According to Samsung, the deal runs through Sept. 7. Amazon and Best Buy don’t list an official end date for the sale, but this offer is expected to run around the same time, or while supplies last.

If you have sensitive ears or feel that a lot of earbuds are jamming into your ears, open-ear buds are a great alternative. These lightweight earbuds prioritize your comfort. Most of them sit gently on your ear canal instead of in your ears like traditional ones. They also let external sound in so you can be aware of your surroundings. Right now, Prime members can treat themselves to one of our favorite open earbuds for less.

Amazon is currently offering Nothing Ear (Open) buds for just $99 to Prime members — that’s an impressive 38% discount on the retail price of $159, and the lowest we’ve seen them go for. This matches their Prime Day pricing, but we don’t expect Amazon to be this generous for long, so you might want to hurry. Non-Prime members can snag these at a $10 discount for $149.

In his review, CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy called these the best lightweight earbuds with earhooks among all the open-ear models he’s tested. Featuring the brand’s signature translucent plastic, they are super lightweight, fit comfortably and actually feel like nothing when on.

Stepped drivers move sound closer to your ear without blasting it in, and the automatic algorithm detects music signals, adjusting sound settings on its own for a more personalized experience.

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You’re also getting a sound seal system that keeps the audio from leaking, so while you’ll stay aware of your surroundings, your listening stays private. One full charge gets you 30 hours of playback, and for when you’re running low on power, a quick 10-minute charge gives you an extra two hours of use. Plus, with ChatGPT integration, you can access AI anytime across the Nothing ecosystem.

There’s also IP54 rated for dust and water resistance — perfect for sweaty workouts, long commutes and the occasional adventure.

Why this deal matters

Good quality earbuds that offer a secure yet comfortable fit, decent battery life and impressive performance cost well over $150. This deal gets you one of our favorite lightweight earbuds for under $100, which is a solid deal for a model this packed. Just be sure to get your orders in before Amazon pushes the price back up.

Berlin, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anker Innovations, a global leader in consumer technology, today unveiled its refreshed brand direction and a portfolio of next-generation products at IFA 2025. Taking the stage in Berlin, CEO Steven Yang shared his vision for how Anker will continue solving real consumer challenges and set a new course for the future of smart hardware. At the same time, Anker, Eufy, and soundcore announced product innovations powered by advanced AI and robotics.

Brand and Vision

Unified under its three brands — Anker, Eufy, and soundcore — the company is setting a new course as a global smart-hardware leader. As Steven Yang described on stage, these brands will focus on “igniting new possibilities through ultimate innovation,” creating category-defining products across charging, home energy, smart appliances, home security, creative tools, and audio-video.

Values in Action

This transformation is driven not only by products, but also by Anker Innovations’ value framework — three principles that turn vision into action:

• First Principle — Break problems down to fundamentals to uncover new paths others overlook.
• Seek Ultimate — Push beyond easy wins to deliver durable, higher standards.
• Grow Together — Share success with people, partners, and users; create value fairly and sustainably.

“With our value framework and focused brand vision, we are championing a Maker spirit at Anker — creating a playground where our teams can push boundaries and define the next generation of intelligent consumer technology,” said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. “This is not about technology for its own sake — it’s about solving real challenges for consumers and igniting possibilities that make life simpler.”

Anker Innovations Product Highlights from IFA 2025

From the IFA stage in Berlin, Anker Innovations unveiled a lineup of innovations that put its refreshed brand vision into practice — showing how AI and robotics are reshaping consumer experiences across its portfolio

eufyMake unveils AI-powered design tools to inspire creativity in everyday makers.

The UV Printer E1 was celebrated as the world’s first personal 3D-texture UV printer and the most-funded Kickstarter campaign in history, raising $46 million from 17,000 backers. Paired with upgraded Make It Real AI design tools — including multi-modal input, one-click 2D-to-3D texture conversion, and smart object recognition — the E1 lets anyone turn sketches, photos, or text into textured designs on wood, leather, and metal. Backer shipments are already underway, with full retail availability in December 2025 starting at $2,499 / €2,499. More details can be found here at eufymake.com.

Eufy leverages AI and advanced stair-climbing robotics to revolutionize floor care — with no floor left behind.

The Robot Vacuum Omni S2 was unveiled as the world’s first robot vacuum with HydroJet™ and long-lasting 30kPa AeroTurbo™️ Deep Cleaning system. On carpets, AeroTurbo™ 2.0 delivers powerful, clog-free suction that removes dirt and pet hair from deep in the fibers. Its adaptive chassis lifts up to 5 cm, allowing the S2 to cross thick rugs, layered mats, and even shag carpets that stop other robots cold — and clean them effectively. On hard floors, HydroJet™ 2.0 scrubs with constant downward pressure and real-time pad self-cleaning, eliminating stains instead of spreading them. It will be available later this year in Europe and will launch worldwide in January.Eufy also unveiled Marswalker, the world’s first stair-climbing carrier for robot vacuums, which automatically carries the S2 between floors. Together, they make whole-home cleaning truly automatic for the first time. Marswalker is slated for the first half of 2026. More details for both the Omni S2 and Marswalker can be found at eufy.com

Eufy Security brings large-model AI into the home to remove blind spots, end false alerts, and make protection proactive.

Eufy Security unveiled AI Core, the world’s first large-model AI agent for the home. Trained to detect and anticipate more than 100 different scenarios — from a package delivery to a stranger approaching your door — AI Core delivers on-device responses in under three seconds while keeping all data local for complete privacy. Notifications are short, precise, and actionable — so instead of endless alerts, you get clear instructions you can trust. Eufy Security also launched the eufyCam S4, the first DIY hybrid camera that combines a 4K fixed lens with dual 2K pan-tilt-zoom lenses, providing panoramic coverage and facial detail from up to 15 meters away. The eufyCam S4 is available for pre-sale today starting at $299 and €299 , while AI Core will roll out later this year with pricing to follow. More details on AI Core and eufyCam S4 can be found here eufy.com.

Soundcore is using AI to improve sleep, capture ideas, and reinvent home theater.

The Sleep A30 — the world’s first smart ANC sleep earbuds — launched earlier this year in the U.S. and today in Europe and the UK. They tackle snoring and other disruptions with adaptive ANC and AI-generated brainwave audio. The Sleep A30 are currently available in the US and will become available globally in October.The AI Voice Recorder, a coin-sized wearable unveiled at IFA, clips to clothing and easily turns conversations into transcripts with summaries, providing 97% accuracy across 100+ languages. It will become available later this year. Soundcore announced that its Nebula projector line is joining the Soundcore family and unveiled the new Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro — the world’s first mobile theater station. Featuring a 4K triple-laser optical engine for Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® multi-channel spatial sound, the X1 Pro combines theater-grade video with detachable wireless speakers and powered subwoofers, the X1 Pro delivers stunning visuals of Dolby Vision(®) and multidimensional sound of Dolby Atmos(® )for a truly immersive entertainment experience. The X1 Pro launches on Kickstarter on September 23. More details on all these new announcements can be found at soundcore.com.

Anker Prime brings smart displays to multi-device charging

Anker unveiled its next-generation Prime Series — the most advanced multi-device charging family yet. Each Prime device now includes AnkerSense View — a smart display that shows real-time charging speed and temperature at a glance. The Prime Charger is the world’s most compact 160W multi-port charger. The Prime 300W Power Bank delivers enough power for two laptops and a phone at once and recharges to 50% in just 15 minutes. The Prime Wireless Charging Station is the world’s first Qi2 25W wireless charger with active cooling and a built-in display. And the Prime Docking Station is the world’s first triple-display charging dock with stable 8K output. More details on the new Anker Prime line-up can be found here.

Anker SOLIX Solarbank Multisystem to redefine home energy.

Already the world’s #1 solar balcony solution, Anker SOLIX announced the all-new Solarbank Multisystem. The modular system connects up to four Solarbank units with the Power Dock, scaling up to 14 kW solar input and 4,8 kW power output. It allows up to 80% bill savings and a four-year payback. The Multisystem’s semi-DIY installation approach cuts installation costs by 85% and future-proofs homes with dual EV charging ports. Complementing it, the slim V1 Smart EV Charger — the world’s first IntelliGesture™ charger — blends solar surplus with real-time tariffs for maximum savings. The Solarbank Multisystem and V1 Smart EV Charger are available now in Germany, priced from €1,898 for the starter kit and €499 for the EV Charger, with rollout to France and the Netherlands beginning September 11. More details can be found here.

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Stairs are the enemy of robot vacuums everywhere. There isn’t currently a single robot vacuum on the market that can climb a flight of stairs without human assistance. Even the best robot vacuums we recommend for their ability to cross obstacles, like the Dreame X50 Ultra and Roborock Saros Z70, can only handle thresholds between two and three inches. 

Eufy’s Marswalker may be the first robot vacuum to truly be able to tackle this problem. It’s a robot vacuum that looks a bit like a wheeled Mars rover with a tracked drive, the “smart crawler platform,” that allows it to ascend and descend staircases. Eufy demonstrated the feature for me in a video, and describes the platform as “four independently controlled arms” with a track-drive system that grips each step as it climbs. It’ll also be at Eufy’s IFA booth in Berlin for a live demo. 

In the meantime, here’s what we know about it.

Eufy Marswalker

Now, the Marswalker doesn’t clean the staircase itself while climbing, but it can get to a different floor without human assistance, which is huge. Eufy says the Marswalker is fully autonomous and will automatically detect when one floor is finished being cleaned and will climb to the next one without human intervention. 

Eufy says the robot will automatically recognize common stair types, including straight, L-shaped and U-shaped stairs, as it builds a 3D map of the entire home. After traveling up a flight of stairs for cleaning, the Marswalker can automatically return to its dock to empty and recharge. 

While details are scarce, from the pictures, it appears that the Marswalker is a shell that fits over an existing robot vacuum, rather than a standalone robot. Eufy notes that the Marswalker is compatible with its new Omni S2 robot vacuum, which the company claims is the first with an intelligent aromatherapy system, releasing fragrances like bamboo, sage, bergamot, lychee, citrus and basil as it cleans your home. 

In terms of specs, the Marswalker has the same 3D mapping capabilities and AI features as the Omni S2. Other details, including pricing, aren’t yet available, but the Marswalker should be released in Spring 2026, likely making it the first true stair-climbing robot vacuum on the market unless a competitor beats Eufy to the punch. 

This is definitely one of the products I’m most excited about. Using a robot vacuum in a multilevel home is a huge pain. Many robot vacuums offer multilevel mapping, but they don’t provide a solution for getting it from one floor to another. You either carry the unit up yourself or you have to buy a second one and have each one live on its respective floor. Neither is a great solution. If the Marswalker can change that, it could very well be the biggest innovation the robot vacuum market has seen in a long time, beating out the Roborock Saros Z70’s mechanical arm.

Eufy RoboVac Omni S2

The aforementioned Omni S2 is Eufy’s newest and top-tier robot vacuum. It comes with 30,000 pascals of suction (100 air watts), is capable of both vacuuming and mopping and can exert 15 newtons of downward pressure while mopping. It boasts advanced navigation, with a 3D ToF sensor, RGB camera and LED lights. It can recognize more than 200 obstacles and identify more than 40 types of dirt. It can also handle obstacles of 4.2 centimeters for double thresholds and 3.5 centimeters for single thresholds, though on its own it won’t be able to climb stairs. 

Naturally, you get a self-emptying, self-cleaning and auto-refilling dock that cleans and sterilizes the brush rollers between uses and uses fresh electrolyzed water to clean your floors. All of this makes it a fairly potent robot vacuum, though I’m most curious to see how it works with the Marswalker. 

The Omni S2 is expected to be available in the US starting in January 2026 with a price of $1,599. 

Anker is the latest company to announce an AI-powered voice recorder designed to transcribe, summarize, and highlight important moments from a conversation or meeting. Its functionality is similar to what’s offered by devices like the Bee or Plaud NotePin, but the Soundcore Work manages to further shrink the hardware down to an even smaller coin-sized wearable.

Launching in September with a wider global rollout expected later this year, the Work measures just 0.91 inches across — and while that’s less than the diameter of a quarter, the recorder is actually a bit thicker than a coin. It’s priced at $99.99, which includes “basic services,” but Anker will also be offering a $15.99 per month subscription that includes additional features not yet revealed.

The Work is designed to be attached to a lanyard or worn on your clothing using a magnetic clip. Weighing just 10 grams, it’s small and lightweight but still manages up to eight hours of battery life, according to Anker. If that’s not enough, the Work’s proprietary charger has a battery of its own that will keep it powered for up to 32 hours.

Instead of capturing every interaction you have all day long, the Work only starts recording audio through its dual mics when tapped, while a double tap lets you mark important parts of a conversation that are highlighted later in transcripts.

The recorder uses on-device GPT-4o to transcribe audio recordings in more than 100 languages. Both the transcripts and audio recordings are available in the Soundcore mobile app and can be searched or exported to other formats. Anker says recordings are encrypted and processed locally for privacy reasons but can be bounced through the cloud if you desire to share them with someone.

The new Doorbell Camera G400 is only available for wired installations, and works with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video for secure cloud-based recordings and facial recognition. The 2k sensor promises “head-to-toe” video capture, alongside motion, package, vehicle, animal, and person detection. It can be powered by a PoE cable or traditional low voltage power supply.

The Camera G510 is Aqara’s first battery-powered outdoor camera. It includes a built-in solar panel to keep its battery topped up, and a 2.5k resolution to help with on-device person, vehicle, and package detection.

The Home Station M410 is a multi-functional security hub that creates a central point of access for Aqara’s cameras, while also helping to extend their operating range. It supports 24/7 recording to a local hard disk, SSD, or microSD card, while doubling as a Matter hub.

Aqara’s also got a new multi-protocol Hub M200 that can serve as a Matter controller, Thread border router, Matter bridge for Aqara’s Zigbee devices, and a 360-degree IR blaster. Rounding things out are a Radiator Thermostat W600 with support for both Thread and Zigbee connectivity, and a handful for H2-series power management smart plugs and outlets for the EU and UK markets.