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Last updated: September 20, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

Autonomous Aviation Milestone

Joby Aviation completed a fully autonomous flight from California to North Carolina, marking the first cross-country trip of its kind for the electric air taxi startup. The company is looking to expand beyond passenger rides in major cities, signaling a broader ambition for its aircraft platform.

Smart Home & Display Setup

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers maintains a simple method for calculating ideal viewing distance, known as the 30-degree rule for TVs. For those who misplace their remotes, there are workarounds to use your phone as a remote for any smart TV, even without an IR blaster. Sonos owners setting up new hardware can follow a step-by-step guide to set up Sonos speakers through the company's app. And for anyone unsatisfied with their current arrangement, small adjustments can improve home surround sound in a significant way.

Pixel 11 Launch

Google's newest flagships are now available, and buyers are weighing the differences between the Pixel 11 models. The comparison covers the key distinctions between the standard Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro as shoppers decide which tier fits their needs.

Redmi Note 17 Poll

GSMArena is running a weekly poll asking readers whether they would buy a Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. Once paragons of value-for-money, the Redmi Note line has shifted position in the market, and the poll gauges whether buyers remain loyal to the brand.

Device Maintenance & Charging

Before discarding an old laptop, users should take steps to safely wipe the drive to ensure all personal data is removed prior to giving it away or recycling it. On the charging front, a comparison of wired versus wireless charging examines how each method affects long-term battery health, weighing convenience against degradation.

Audio & Gaming Hardware

Netflix viewers dealing with muffled sound can try a simple menu tweak to improve audio quality and restore crisp output in seconds. For mobile gamers, a buying guide outlines what to look for in an Android phone capable of handling demanding titles. Meanwhile, Nimble's new SHAREPOWER power bank splits a 10,000mAh battery in half so users can share power with others, a novel twist on portable charging.

Nintendo Switch & Winamp

As the Switch 2 settles into the market, buyers are asking whether the original Nintendo Switch is still worth purchasing in 2026. Buying Nintendo's older console used makes plenty of sense, though a new unit is a harder sell. In software news, Winamp is set to return in 2027 with a monthly subscription as it attempts to take on modern streaming services, reviving a name long associated with desktop music playback.