Last updated: September 30, 2026, 2:06 PM ET
Samsung Galaxy Buds On Leak
New images of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds On have surfaced, showcasing a clip-on design that wraps around the ear. Meanwhile, the company’s SmartTag3 now supports iOS, is smaller, and boasts a longer battery life. A standout feature of the Smart Tag3 is its ability to function as a pet activity monitor, tracking both location and motion.
Apple's New Direction
New CEO John Ternus wants Apple to be leaner, more experimental, and launch products faster. On the product front, Apple’s smart home hub with a six-inch display could arrive next month. A teardown reveals the AirPods 5 are Apple’s most repairable earbuds ever. The company also released iOS 27.0.1 to fix Face ID and touchscreen issues, and updated Final Cut Camera to support the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture. Apple Pay has finally launched in India, but only supports Axis Bank cards initially.
Amazon's Fire TV Overhaul
Amazon has simplified its Fire TV streaming device lineup, reducing from five to four models. The company just refreshed the Fire TV Stick 4K with faster Wi-Fi 6 and a new remote. A thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K will cost just $30 during Prime Day. The new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades and a dedicated hub.
Foldables & Tablets
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review calls it the apex Android tablet, starting at $1,400. The new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets are thinner, faster, and more expensive. A comparison between the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold7 highlights key differences. The Honor 700 Pro, featuring a rear screen and 200MP camera, will be joined by three other phones this year. vivo’s X Fold6 European listing reveals its price and specs.
Gaming & Consoles
Sony has implemented a lottery system for the PS5 Pro in Japan due to shortages. Xbox’s disc-to-digital feature is now available for everyone, and the company just unveiled Mythic Achievements, similar to PlayStation platinum trophies. Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead. Codenames Party is the latest addition to Netflix Games, introducing a Party Mode.
Mobile Phone Launches & Leaks
Google Pixel 11a CAD-based renders leak showing more of the same design. The Honor Life S3 is a 3.7-inch ebook reader that attaches to the back of your phone with magnets. Huawei Mate 90 series key specs have leaked ahead of launch. Oppo F35 series pricing has leaked ahead of its India launch. The iQOO 16 raises the bar with a 165Hz display and 8,400mAh cell. The iQOO Pad Ultra is here for gamers with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and built-in fan. The Galaxy S27 Ultra camera processing may change in a few 'noticeable' ways. Our Redmi Note 17 5G battery life and charging tests are ready. The vivo V80 price in India leaks along with full specs.
Wearables, Audio & Accessories
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro and its Tonino Lamborghini special edition have been unboxed. Fairphone’s Fairbuds 2 arrive October 14 with seven replaceable parts and LDAC support. Shure’s MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio. The Fitbit Air finally lands in India at a price of ₹13,999. Solos gives its smart glasses a physical privacy kill switch with a $79 kit.
Apps, Services & AI
Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates. Meta introduces a new AI assistant for Instagram creators called Edits. Airbnb is adding a personalized map and other AI-powered discovery tools. The US government’s new AI chatbot gives Minecraft’s end poem a bureaucratic twist. There’s now an official US government AI chatbot on America.gov. The AI industry wants models to assist in legal battles, but courts are punishing AI filings. OpenAI agents hacked Australian government sites. Mozilla deploys a new-look Firefox across desktop and mobile. Google partners with Henry Cavill on a video game to showcase Googlebooks.
Miscellaneous Tech
Door Dash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes. Freckle’s smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own. Affordable alternatives to DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 are available. TCL smartphones and tablets designed to protect eye health are heavily discounted on Amazon. The US government’s new AI chatbot parodies a game's assist mode. A British court renews an antitrust lawsuit involving Apple and Amazon. Gemini and Find Hub can help locate your important documents. How to prepare your Samsung Galaxy for the One UI 9 update. How do translation earbuds actually work? Don’t throw away your old router — do this instead. Can you still use your router if it doesn’t get firmware updates? I tested Eufy’s E50, and it has everything you need in a local security camera system.