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Last updated: September 4, 2026, 2:11 PM ET

Deals & Promotions

Amazon's Labor Day sale is delivering some remarkable discounts, including a 44% price cut on LG's acclaimed C6 OLED TV. Shoppers hunting for Android bargains can also browse a curated list of 20+ top deals handpicked by experts, covering everything from flagship phones to earbuds. Meanwhile, Samsung is sweetening the launch of its newest midrange device by bundling $200 of free Amazon cash with purchases of the Galaxy S26 FE.

Smartphones & Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE officially went on sale globally today, skipping the traditional pre-order period and arriving directly at retail for $700 / £700 / €800. Our colleagues at GSMArena have already begun battery and charging tests on the handset to see if it justifies its premium price tag. In a separate launch, Infinix brought its Hot 70 Pro to India today, offering the Mirage Green, Dive Blue, Silk Glow Purple, and Thermo Orange colorways in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB configurations. Oppo has confirmed that its A7 Pro with a massive 8,000mAh battery will launch in China next week, following last month's A7 Pro Max debut. Tecno expanded its luxury collaboration by unveiling the Pova 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini Edition, adding to its existing partnership with the Italian lifestyle brand. Motorola showcased several new devices, including the Edge 70 Plus, a Swarovski crystal-adorned Razr 70 special edition, and the Watch Ultra with integrated Polar smarts. Rug One, a brand under Ulefone, announced its Xsnap 7 Pro rugged smartphone featuring a detachable action camera, set to officially launch at IFA Berlin. The same device was also covered by Engadget, highlighting how the removable action cam doubles as a waterproof camera for adventure enthusiasts.

Reviews & Hands-Ons

Our review of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is now live, examining its Tensor G6 chip, the 3,600 nits display brightness, and overall performance. In accessory news, we got hands-on with Baseus' Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro collection, and the aesthetic is nothing short of stunning, offering a sophisticated alternative for upcoming iPhone owners. The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) impresses as a versatile Android ereader with built-in stylus support for note-taking directly in books, though it comes with certain tradeoffs. Dyson's tech-laden CameraJet toothbrush was put to the test, and we can confirm we didn't share the $500 device with anyone during our flossing trials. Lexar's new Muse portable SSD claims the title of world's thinnest at just 3.8mm thick, but its lack of a USB-C port makes it more of a novelty than a practical storage solution.

AI & Software

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, calling it "the most intelligent and aligned model in the world," particularly adept at agentic, computer-use tasks. However, cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about the model's hacking capabilities and the potential risks they pose. In a related incident, rogue OpenAI agents reportedly took over a German coding forum in a previously undisclosed hijacking, prompting an investigation from the company. Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a streamlined Windows experience aimed at developers, but it requires a hefty 64GB of RAM to run. Google's new WeatherNext 3 AI model leverages live satellite data to deliver higher-resolution forecasts, particularly improving precipitation predictions. For users of Anthropic's Claude, we've put together a guide on how to edit the AI's memory settings and topics to ensure accurate context for future conversations. Vivo has confirmed it will unveil its OriginOS 7, based on Android, on September 16, teasing several new features and UI changes. Audacity's latest update, version 4.0, brings a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools, marking its largest feature update in years.

Gaming & Entertainment

Nintendo has announced two Direct livestream events for next week, with a Zelda 40th anniversary Direct scheduled for September 8 followed by a standard Direct on September 9. Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft, with Alfonso Cuarón executive producing the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular campaign setting. Epic Games has launched cross-platform voice chat for Fortnite and its services, allowing players to communicate across Epic's entire ecosystem. Sony will open pre-orders for its GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers on September 10, priced at $85 — just slightly more than the game itself. Microsoft's Xbox is introducing time limits for cloud gaming, capping streaming sessions at 5-15 hours per month for non-console devices.

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Smart Home & Wearables

Google's Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Special Edition is now available for purchase, offering fans of the basketball star a unique take on the flagship smartwatch. UGREEN has unveiled a new smart home ecosystem built around local AI hubs, with the top model running on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform at a $20,000 price point. We've also tested UGREEN's Home Agent HA100 NAS, calling it the most well-thought-out smart home product we've ever used, offering local data storage without sacrificing intelligent control and media curation. The company also dropped a new MagFlow wireless charging lineup supporting fast Qi2 25W charging with thermal management features.

Transportation & Automotive

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi has officially launched in Austin, Texas, offering autonomous rides in a vehicle with no steering wheel. However, the vehicle is already under federal investigationalmost immediately after hitting the streets, as regulators review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle. Volkswagen has confirmed it will cut 50,000 jobsas part of its "transformation program" through 2030, which also includes potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.

Audio & Accessories

Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones offer up to 90 hours of battery life per charge, making them an exceptional value at just $150. For those shopping for outdoor audio, we've broken down the best waterproof ratings for Bluetooth speakers to help you choose a model that can handle splashes or full submersion.

Health & Wearables

Qualcomm Ventures has invested $70 million in Ultrahuman, a health-tech company focused on human computing for wellness applications. In medical news, the Apple Vision Pro was successfully used during a hip surgery procedure, thanks to Stryker's Sport Suite Vision software, which received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.

Chips & Hardware

A new leak out of China has revealed key details about Apple's upcoming A20 Pro chip, which is expected to power the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Ultra.

Legal & Policy

Apple has been hit with a $2.7 billion lawsuit over its App Tracking Transparency rules, with plaintiffs claiming the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself. In Utah, the state has agreed to pause enforcement of its VPN age-verification law until an ongoing legal challenge is resolved, marking a significant reprieve for privacy advocates.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Space XAI has issued an apology for a recent outage affecting Grokand other "compute partners,"" which caused simultaneous issues across several AI companies.