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 has officially unveiled its biggest smart home hardware expansion yet, including cameras, a doorbell, lock, and thermostats.
| Smart Home | October 13 |
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’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.
| Phones | October 12 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 replace its aging S5 chip with an S10, bringing Siri AI support and a bigger role alongside HomeView.
| Smart Home | October 11 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 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 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 home accessories including a doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, and security cameras.
| Smart Home | October 6 |
Amazon has discounted gaming laptops from Acer, MSI, Asus, and HP, including several RTX 50-series machines worth considering.
| Deals | October 6 |
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. 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 for selected public spaces as concerns grow around discreet recording and privacy.
| News | October 5 |
Malwarebytes has launched a free tool that checks suspicious shopping links and tells you whether they appear safe, dangerous, or unknown.
| News | October 5 |
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 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 CEO John Ternus is spending much more time with the company’s design teams, signaling a renewed focus on product design.
| News | October 4 |
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 |
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 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 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 |
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 |