How to pre-order Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and the new Apple TV 4K

Apple has opened pre-orders for HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and the new Apple TV 4K, with releases beginning later this month.

News         October 13

Apple unveils new Home Collection with security cameras, doorbell, locks, and thermostats

Apple has officially unveiled its biggest smart home hardware expansion yet, including cameras, a doorbell, lock, and thermostats.

Smart Home         October 13

Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US

YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile devices and TVs in the U.S.

News         October 12

OnePlus 16 lands with some insane perks. Alas, you can’t get it in the US

OnePlus’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.

Phones         October 12

Google unveils Fitbit Edge with ECG, GPS, and a replaceable battery for good measure

Google’s Fitbit Edge brings ECG, GPS, a bright OLED display, and a replaceable battery to a slim fitness tracker priced at $179.99.

News         October 12

AI could be doing to our tolerance for hard work what social media did to our patience

A study of 1,222 people found that brief AI use could make independent work feel more difficult once the assistance is gone.

News         October 12

Apple could turn to ADT for help with its new smart home ecosystem

A rumored ADT partnership could give Apple a ready-made network for installing HomeView, smart locks, thermostats, and other connected-home gear.

Smart Home         October 11

Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major eye comfort upgrade

Samsung may bring DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, potentially reducing the OLED flicker that bothers some PWM-sensitive users.

Phones         October 11

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could finally get a chip upgrade for a smarter Siri

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could replace its aging S5 chip with an S10, bringing Siri AI support and a bigger role alongside HomeView.

Smart Home         October 11

Apple HomeView smart home display could arrive in November with an A18 chip

Apple’s upcoming HomeView smart display could arrive in mid-November with an A18 chip, Siri controls, and countertop and wall-mounted versions.

Smart Home         October 11

Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal

AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.

Phones         October 10

Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection

Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.

Phones         October 10

Aion 2’s naughty character customization is the least interesting thing about it

Aion 2 is a better game than the discourse around it suggests, though its free-to-play model comes with some serious baggage.

Features         October 10

Google just teased its most interesting Fitbit in years, and it’s merely days away

Google has started teasing its next wearable, and all signs point to the Fitbit Edge, a screen-equipped fitness band expected to offer ECG and GPS.

News         October 9

A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare

A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.

News         October 9

Apple may host another launch on October 27, with new Macs and an OLED iPad mini expected

Apple is reportedly planning another hardware event around October 27, with a touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, and a new iPad mini expected.

News         October 8

Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix

Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.

News         October 8

Apple announces ‘Welcome Home’ event with new home hardware likely on deck

Apple will host its ‘Welcome Home’ event on October 13, with the next HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and long-rumored home hub among the expected products.

News         October 8

Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, and these are my 6 last-minute picks

A Sony OLED TV, Pixel 11, and Bose headphones are among my six picks for Prime Day’s final hours.

Deals         October 7

Google Maps starts showing live fuel prices at refilling stations as prices soar

Google Maps now shows near real-time petrol and diesel prices across the UK, giving drivers an easier way to compare nearby filling stations.

Phones         October 7

Windows 11 is finally getting a useful battery widget for all your peripherals

Microsoft is testing a new Battery Status widget in Windows 11 that shows battery levels for your PC and connected peripherals in one place.

News         October 7

Ring’s first smart lock adds a hand-powered emergency backup to ease dead-battery anxiety

Ring’s first smart lock adds a built-in power dial that can generate enough emergency power to bring the lock back online after its battery dies.

Smart Home         October 7

Google’s SynthID Detector just launched globally to help you spot AI-generated media

Google has launched SynthID Detector globally, giving anyone a way to check images, videos, and audio for AI-generated content carrying its watermark.

News         October 7

Google’s AI-powered Playground can turn your game idea into something playable with simple prompts

Google is making game creation more approachable with Playground, a browser-based platform that builds playable games from simple prompts.

News         October 7

Apple is reportedly working with LG on smart doorbells, locks, cameras, and more

Apple is reportedly working with LG on smart home accessories including a doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, and security cameras.

Smart Home         October 6

I found 6 Prime Day gaming laptop deals for every kind of PC gamer

Amazon has discounted gaming laptops from Acer, MSI, Asus, and HP, including several RTX 50-series machines worth considering.

Deals         October 6

Sony finally gives INZONE H9 II the Fnatic-themed paint job it should have had from day one

Sony has added a Fnatic Edition to the INZONE H9 II and a new Glass Purple finish to the INZONE E9, with no hardware changes underneath.

News         October 6

TDM. launches Neo headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker with a simple twist

TDM. has launched the Neo, a pair of over-ear headphones that transforms into a portable Bluetooth speaker using four 40mm drivers and a twist mechanism.

News         October 6

Norway is preparing a temporary smart glasses ban over privacy concerns

Norway is preparing a temporary smart glasses ban for selected public spaces as concerns grow around discreet recording and privacy.

News         October 5

Not sure if a Prime Day deal is legit? Malwarebytes has a free link checker to verify it

Malwarebytes has launched a free tool that checks suspicious shopping links and tells you whether they appear safe, dangerous, or unknown.

News         October 5

Microsoft Teams is adding a safeguard against deepfake imposters in meetings

Teams will soon let certified third-party services analyze meeting audio and video for signs of manipulation and pass those warnings back to organizers.

Phones         October 5

WhatsApp is testing a privacy upgrade for chats you want to keep off linked devices

WhatsApp is rolling out Restricted Chat to some Android and iOS beta testers, adding a way to keep selected conversations off linked devices.

Phones         October 4

Apple is going back to its design roots and its new leader is leading the push

Apple CEO John Ternus is spending much more time with the company’s design teams, signaling a renewed focus on product design.

News         October 4

Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade from October 9

Google is cutting free access to Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, leaving non-paying users with Flash-Lite from October 9.

News         October 3

Exynos 2700 production is underway for the Galaxy S27 series, but Samsung still hasn’t decided on the Ultra

Samsung is ramping up Exynos 2700 production for the Galaxy S27, S27+, and S27 Pro, but the S27 Ultra is still being evaluated as the company weighs performance, thermals, cost, and chip supply.

Phones         October 3

The BlackBerry Passport is back, sort of, and it runs Android now

The Zinwa P26 keeps the BlackBerry Passport’s square display and physical keyboard while replacing its internals with modern Android hardware. The complete device is up for preorder at $420, with shipments expected to start in late October.

Phones         October 3

Meta now lets you build your own AI gadgets running Muse agent for free

Meta has open-sourced the tools needed to build Muse-powered gadgets using ESP32 and Raspberry Pi hardware, while its own Home Link brings the AI agent into the smart home.

News         October 2

Even Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy phones aren’t escaping the price hikes

Samsung has raised prices across several Galaxy A-series phones, extending a week of Android price hikes that already hit the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a.

Phones         October 2