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LG Developing a Doorbell, Cameras, and a Smart Lock for Apple’s Upcoming Home Ecosystem

LG Electronics is working on a range of smart home accessories expected to integrate with Apple’s upcoming home hub, including a doorbell, cameras, a smart lock, and sensors. Regulatory filings reveal that some devices support Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter, while the products will not be available when the expected home hub launches on October 13, 2026.

2026-10-06

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Apple Reassesses Vision Pro’s Future Amid Declining Sales and Development Team Changes

Vision Pro faces uncertainty nearly two years after its launch, with development team restructuring, layoffs, and indications of weak sales. Apple is testing lighter designs while also studying less expensive wearable devices better suited to everyday use.

2026-09-28

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U.S. Jury Orders Apple to Pay $5.72 Billion in Taptic Engine Patent Case

A U.S. jury ruled that Apple infringed claims from two patents owned by Taction Technology and uses their technologies in haptic feedback systems, ordering it to pay $5.72 billion. Apple denies that its technology is similar and plans to appeal the ruling.

2026-09-28

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Meadow Bets on a Second Phone That Reduces Constant Connectivity Without Giving Up Essential Apps

Meadow offers a small Android phone designed to complement a primary phone, with support for apps such as Uber, Apple Music, and Google Maps, but it requires a separate number and subscription plan. The experience shows that the device succeeds in reducing access to social networks and browsing, while limitations remain in the camera, software, and product maturity.

2026-09-25

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Meta Expands Its Smart Glasses Ecosystem by Integrating Muse and Launching New Virtual Reality Glasses

During Connect 2026, Meta announced the integration of its personal agent, Muse, into smart glasses and the launch of Meta VR Glasses weighing approximately 100 grams, alongside audio glasses and updates to hearing and augmented reality features.

2026-09-24

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Meta Unveils Lighter Virtual Reality Glasses and Expands AI Presence in Its Devices

During Meta Connect 2026, Meta announced virtual reality glasses weighing approximately 100 grams, new smart glasses, and updates to the Muse assistant, with some products launching between October 2026 and spring 2027.

2026-09-24

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Meta Expands Its Smart Glasses with the Launch of Ray-Ban Meta Audio and the Third Generation of Ray-Ban Meta

Meta unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Audio audio glasses and announced the third generation of Ray-Ban Meta with improvements to battery life, the camera, and microphones, while also expanding the Meta Glasses collection to new markets and designs.

2026-09-23

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Meta Expands Ray-Ban Display Glasses Capabilities with Navigation Guidance and a Call Hologram

Meta announced updates to Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, including cycling and public transit guidance, a 3D hologram for calls, the Explore app, new audio experiences, and productivity features. The company also expanded availability and online ordering to five European countries, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

2026-09-23

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Apple Launches New Mac mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 Ultra Chips

Apple has made the new Mac mini and Mac Studio available for sale worldwide starting September 22, 2026, with M6 and M5 Pro chips for the former and M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips for the latter. The devices focus on running artificial intelligence locally, with prices starting at $899 for the Mac mini and $2,499 for the Mac Studio in the United States.

2026-09-22

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Google Unveils Googlebook: Laptops Designed to Work with Android Phones

Google announced the premium Googlebook line of laptops, featuring direct integration with Android phones, Gemini tools, and hardware that includes Intel and Qualcomm processors and NPUs exceeding 45 TOPS. Preorders start at $899, with availability in the United States beginning October 4, 2026.

2026-09-21

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Google Launches Googlebook Computers with Gemini Integration and Updates Extending to 10 Years

Google announced the new Googlebook category, consisting of five premium laptops from Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo, priced between $900 and $1,300 with Gemini integration and expanded integration with Android phones. Sales begin in the United States on October 4, 2026, followed by other markets starting October 5.

2026-09-21

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Testing the Tovala Smart Oven: Great Convenience with Cooking Trade-Offs

This article tests the Tovala smart oven and its associated meal service for two weeks, concluding that its main value lies in reducing cooking steps rather than delivering quality comparable to the best home-cooked meals or restaurant food. Its support for certain grocery products also makes it more useful than a device dedicated solely to Tovala meals.

2026-09-17

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Snap Expands Specs Glasses’ Capabilities with AI and Enterprise Services

Snap has unveiled new features and services for its $2,200 Specs glasses, including the Specs Intelligence system, an enterprise-use program, and paid cellular connectivity. With these additions, the company aims to give the device a clearer practical role, despite continuing questions about its price, weight, and usefulness for daily use.

2026-09-16

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Apple Releases iOS 27 and Its New Operating Systems, Begins Testing Siri AI with Regional Restrictions

Apple has released the public versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, with a trial version of the Siri AI assistant available on supported devices and in supported languages. The new assistant remains unavailable at launch in the European Union and suspended in China, and it is currently not available in Arabic.

2026-09-14

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Announces a New Lineup of Devices

Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 12, 2026, alongside the launch of the Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, as well as updates to the Mac mini and Mac Studio. The announcements focus on cameras, performance, and artificial intelligence, with regional restrictions on some Siri AI features and payment options.

2026-09-11

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Apple Unveils AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation in an Open Design Starting at $129

Apple announced AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation, which it says removes up to 50% more external noise than the ANC-equipped AirPods 4, along with audio improvements, Siri AI features, and Live Translation. Preorders start at $129, while the model with a wireless charging case costs $149.

2026-09-09

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Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro with Variable Aperture and A20 Pro Chip

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with the first variable-aperture main camera in an iPhone, the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip, and major improvements to performance, battery life, and artificial intelligence features. Pre-orders begin on September 12, 2026, with availability starting September 18.

2026-09-09

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Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 12 with New Health Sensing System and AI Features

Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 on September 9, 2026, with the Health Sensing System and S11 chip to increase the frequency of heart-rate and heart-rate-variability measurements and add a daily readiness indicator. The watch also includes Audio Intelligence and Siri AI features, with preorders starting at $399 and in-store availability beginning September 18.

2026-09-09