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Sony WH-CH730N headphones launched

Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 get longer battery life, new colors, and better calls

Sony has launched the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 with longer battery life, Bluetooth 6.0, improved calls, and new color options.
Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones

Sony brings back its fan-favorite WH-1000XM4 headphones with a replaceable battery and 10-band EQ

Sony has revived the WH-1000XM4 as the $299.99 WH-1000XM4C with a replaceable battery, Bluetooth 6.0, and a new 10-band equalizer.
ChatGPT on iPhone

OpenAI’s most powerful AI model is now available on the $20 ChatGPT Plus tier

GPT-6 Astra is starting to reach Plus subscribers just days after its debut. OpenAI says it is significantly more capable than GPT-5.6 Sol across several benchmarks.
Mount Shasta, United States

Three hikers trusted Gemini to plan a hike and had to be rescued the next day

Three novice hikers used Google Gemini to help plan a Mount Shasta hike before getting stranded overnight and needing rescue the following day.
A gaming PC with RGB synced lights running Apex Legends.

Windows 11 is about to turn on a setting that could hurt gaming performance

Microsoft will start enabling Memory Integrity on more eligible Windows 11 PCs in October, a security feature that can affect gaming performance on some systems.
Claude AI on an iPhone.

AI chatbots will agree and misinform if you just put a little pressure, warns research

A University of Arizona study found that repeatedly feeding AI models false information can push them into accepting claims they initially rejected.
The back of the Google Pixel 7, held in a man's hand.

Quick Share AirDrop compatibility could soon arrive on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8

Quick Share’s AirDrop compatibility appears to be reaching older Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Tablet.
White Windows 11 Logo in front of blue background.

Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a ready-to-code Windows 11 setup for developers

Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a preconfigured Windows 11 experience meant for developer-class PCs with coding tools and developer-friendly settings already in place.
Lighting, Architecture, Building

Apple could soon offer home security and monitoring service as it plans security camera foray

Apple is reportedly developing a home security and monitoring service to accompany its planned security camera, putting it in competition with Ring and Google.
BOYA Notra Neo AI notetaker launched at IFA 2026

Boya’s new AI notetaker gets the Neo treatment and a much lower price

Boya has introduced a smaller, more affordable AI notetaker that records conversations and turns them into searchable transcripts and summaries.
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition launched at IFA 2026

Tecno made a Tonino Lamborghini edition smartphone and it looks pretty stunning 

Tecno has unveiled the POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at IFA 2026 in Berlin. It features a bold black-and-red design along with a 144Hz AMOLED display and 6,500mAh battery.
Lexar Muse portable SSD launched at IFA 2026

Lexar made a card-thin portable SSD for shooting 4K ProRes on your iPhone

Lexar announced the Muse at IFA 2026, an ultra-slim portable SSD designed to sit behind a phone while recording demanding formats such as 4K ProRes.
JLabs ANC earbuds

JLab adds Apple Find My to its tiny ANC earbuds and introduces two new sport earbuds

JLab announced Apple Find My support for the JBuds Mini ANC at IFA 2026 while also adding the JBuds Open Sport 2 and GO Sport ANC to its fitness range.
Acemagic F9A AI mini PC launched at IFA 2026

Acemagic’s new Zen 5 AI workstation squeezes 192GB of memory into a tiny 2-liter chassis

Acemagic unveiled the F9A AI Mini Workstation at IFA 2026 in Berlin with up to 192GB of unified memory, a 16-core Zen 5 processor, and Radeon 8065S graphics.
Motorola Razr 2026 with Crystals by Swarovski launched at IFA 2026

Motorola’s Razr 2026 is now covered in sparkly Swarovski crystals

Motorola unveiled a Swarovski edition of the Razr 2026 at IFA 2026 in Berlin, adding 35 crystals and a new Pantone Meteorite finish.
Moto Watch Ultra launched at IFA 2026

Motorola is taking another shot at premium smartwatches with the new Moto Watch Ultra

Motorola unveiled the Moto Watch Ultra at IFA 2026 in Berlin, bringing Wear OS, LTE connectivity, and Polar-powered health tracking to its smartwatch lineup.
Motorola Edge 70 Plus launched at IFA 2026

Motorola’s new Edge 70 Plus packs a 200MP camera and a massive battery

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus debuted at IFA 2026 in Berlin with a 200MP camera and 6,500mAh battery, although not every spec improves over the Edge 70.
Anker Sleep 4 earbuds series earbuds

Anker’s new Soundcore Sleep earbuds can mask snoring and even track your heart rate

Soundcore has announced two new sleep earbuds with real-time snore masking, side-sleeper-focused designs, and optional heart-rate monitoring.
Belkin UltraCharge Pro on table

Belkin’s new power banks use semi-solid-state batteries and claim 3x longer life

Belkin has unveiled two UltraCharge Pro power banks with semi-solid-state BoostSolid Cell batteries, 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities, up to 60W charging, and a claimed lifespan up to three times longer.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in blue color.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra could use an Exynos processor for the first time since 2022

The Galaxy S27 Ultra could use Samsung’s Exynos 2700 in select markets, while the US is expected to retain Snapdragon.
Acer Swift Blade 14 laptop on table

Acer just unveiled a ridiculously light 14-inch laptop with a 3K OLED option

Acer has unveiled a lightweight 14-inch laptop with a magnesium-aluminum alloy and carbon-fiber chassis, a 50Wh battery, and several display options.
Dell 14S laptop

Dell’s new student laptop weighs just 2.5 pounds and claims 21 hours of battery life

Dell has announced a thin and lightweight 14-inch laptop built for students, with up to 21 hours of battery life, a 2.8K 120Hz display option, and four colorful finishes, but its price remains unknown.
Acer PREDATOR-XB253Q-U1 1000Hz monitor

Acer just announched a 1,000Hz gaming monitor that doesn’t sacrifice 1080p

Acer has announced a 1,000Hz Full HD Predator monitor alongside new 4K OLED, 5K Mini LED, and high-refresh Nitro displays.
Google messages google keep integration

Google Messages now has Google Keep integration, making group plans much easier to manage

Google Messages is adding Google Keep integration, letting people create and edit shared notes and lists without leaving a conversation.
POCO F9 Ultra Rear

Poco F9 series is loaded with a Bose-tuned subwoofer, 5x zoom, and humongous batteries

The Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro push the brand further into flagship territory with high-end Qualcomm chips, 185Hz displays, and premium camera hardware.
Cushion, Home Decor, Terminal

Next-gen speaker technology beams music and speech to one listener without bothering anyone nearby

POSTECH researchers developed an ultrasound-based speaker that directs music and speech toward one listener while keeping sound from spreading widely around them.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus standing up

Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 and S27+ a long-overdue zoom upgrade

A new leak claims the Galaxy S27 and S27+ could use the same 3x telephoto system as the S27 Pro, potentially replacing the aging 10MP zoom camera found on the current models.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could trade 5x zoom for a much bigger telephoto sensor

Samsung is reportedly testing a 50MP 4x telephoto camera with a larger 1/1.9-inch sensor for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, though the final setup is still being evaluated.
Windows 11

Windows 11 is finally rolling out the option to kick Bing out of Search

Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows 11 Search with the option to disable Bing, but the feature is still being activated gradually and may not appear immediately.
Electrical Device, Solar Panels, Car

$1 is all it took for Texas to litter the state with Flock surveillance cameras from drivers’ pockets

Roughly 3,200 Flock cameras in Texas were funded through money raised by a $1 auto insurance fee originally approved to combat vehicle crime.
Apple Watch Series 11 activity rings.

Apple is testing continuous heart rate tracking for future Apple Watches

Apple is testing continuous heart rate monitoring for the Apple Watch, which could give it much richer fitness and wellness data throughout the day.
anthropic-claude-skills

Anthropic just showed an early version of self-improving AI

Anthropic is exploring self-improving AI by letting Claude research, test, and refine training methods for a stronger Claude model, with measurable gains across several behavior problems.
VPN Graphic design

Proton found trackers inside most VPN apps downloaded in the US

Proton says 85% of the VPN apps in its US analysis contain trackers, while dozens can also access users’ physical location.
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Google Health gets better workout logging and more reliable tracking in latest update

Google Health is rolling out version 5.07 with more workout metrics, improved maps, and fixes for Health Connect.
Brave browser 3D logo

Brave’s new Email Alias feature can keep websites away from your real inbox address

Brave’s new Email Aliases feature can limit email-based tracking while still forwarding messages to a user’s primary inbox.
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Meta smart glasses ban trend is catching steam in the US, and an NY nightclub just set the ball rolling

A New York City nightclub has banned smart glasses as concerns over discreet recording continue to spread, following similar restrictions across the UK.
Apple TV logo

Apple TV just got more expensive, again

Apple is raising the price of Apple TV in the U.S. to $14.99 per month, while the annual plan is increasing to $119.
Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum cleaner without mops

Roborock’s new robot vacuum can remove its own mops before cleaning carpets

Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum can leave its wet mop pads at the dock before moving onto carpet, while its dock handles much of the maintenance afterward.