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Last updated: September 14, 2026, 10:09 PM ET

Samsung's Refurbished Push and One UI Rollout

Samsung has opened its Certified Re-Newed program to the Galaxy S26 series, letting buyers pick up refurbished units for as much as $200 below flagship pricing. The company is positioning the lineup as a way to capture cost-conscious upgraders without sacrificing current-generation hardware. Meanwhile, the One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S24 series is now rolling out, arriving less than two weeks after the first beta and carrying several headline features borrowed from the Galaxy Z8 foldables.

Foldables and Future Hardware

Rumors are intensifying around a Galaxy Z TriFold 2, with claims pointing to a 2027 launch window and the possibility of a second device joining the lineup. The original Tri Fold shipped as a limited release, so a broader sequel would mark a meaningful shift in Samsung's multi-fold strategy.

Googlebook Pre-Orders Land

Google's Android-based laptops finally have a date: pre-orders open on September 21. A separate report confirms the same timing and notes that Gemini Intelligence sits at the heart of the operating system powering the machines, making the assistant a core pillar of the platform rather than an add-on.

Gemini Expands Its Reach

Google Drive users can now lean on Gemini to organize cluttered files, folders and photos, with the assistant suggesting ways to restore order. The feature targets the long-standing complaint that Drive becomes unnavigable over time.

Gaming and PC Utilities

Bethesda has permanently cut Doom: The Dark Ages to $50, a notable drop for the latest entry in the franchise. For PC users, Engadget walks through how to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using the Media Creation Tool, keeping a recovery drive on hand for clean installs. A separate guide covers the various ways to force quit an app on Windows, a frequent point of confusion for Mac switchers.

Hardware Reviews and Buying Advice

GSMArena has published its Poco F9 Pro review, testing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with a 200MP camera and a 6,330mAh battery. For peripheral shoppers, Engadget examines whether there is any real performance gap between wired and wireless gaming mice, concluding that the tradeoffs that once defined the choice have largely disappeared.