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Last updated: September 19, 2026, 10:00 PM ET

Smart Glasses & Wearables

Ray Neo launched the GT at $299, bringing native 3DoF tracking, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and Dolby audio to a lower price point than its previous generation.

EVs & Automotive

The Slate Truck delivers on affordability but caps out at a 205-mile range, a figure that trails most competitors in the segment. Buyers weighing automation should note the downsides of robot vacuums, which struggle with stairs, cables, and deep-pile carpets despite their convenience.

SpaceX & Aerospace

SpaceX has targeted September 28 for Starship's 14th test flight, which would see the vehicle orbit Earth multiple times over a 10-hour window rather than the brief suborbital hops flown to date.

AI Industry

Anthropic has picked Accenture to conduct third-party safety evaluations of its models, marking the first concrete step in CEO Dario Amodei's stated plan to slow the pace of AI development. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an AI Force and said he will soon name an "AI czar" to lead the newly created body, though no mandate or budget has been detailed.

Mobile Deals & Launches

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max went on sale this week in the US with a $100 price hike, alongside 64GB base storage changes; refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are holding unusually high resale values, while Samsung's Galaxy Z8 foldables have already been discounted.

Consumer Software & Streaming

Google Wallet users are hitting common problems with payment cards, transit passes, and digital IDs, many of which have straightforward fixes. And even with a smart TV that runs Netflix and Prime natively, a dedicated streaming device often delivers faster navigation, broader app support, and longer software longevity.