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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

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Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

Apple introduced the foldable iPhone Duo, featuring a 7.6-inch internal Super Retina XDR display, an A20 Pro chip, iOS 27, and camera capabilities designed to take advantage of its foldable form factor. Pre-orders begin on October 16, 2026, and the phone will be available on October 23.

2026-09-09

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What Might Apple Reveal at Its September 9 Launch? A Foldable iPhone and AirPods and HomePod Devices

TechCrunch expects Apple’s first foldable iPhone, temporarily known as the iPhone Ultra, to be the highlight of the September 9, 2026 event, alongside potential updates to the iPhone 18 series, HomePod, and camera-equipped AirPods. Most details are still based on unconfirmed leaks and reports, while the foldable phone’s price could exceed $2,000.

2026-09-07

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Huawei Launches Mate XT 2 Tri-Folding Phone with a Design That Protects the Main Screen

Huawei has announced the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, the third generation of its tri-folding phone series, featuring a new folding mechanism, two screens, and the Kirin 9050 Pro processor. The device starts at 20,000 yuan in China, while the company has not specified a global launch date.

2026-09-07

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The Smart Ring Market Expands: Competitors Chase Oura’s Lead with Features Beyond Health Tracking

Oura is preparing for an initial public offering after strong revenue and sales growth, but competitors such as Ultrahuman, Circular, RingConn, Samsung, and Dreame are betting on NFC payments, haptic alerts, on-device processing, and phone-control features. The race signals that smart rings are shifting from quiet health-monitoring tools to more interactive and complex devices.

2026-09-05

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CD Sales Rebound in the United States as Interest in Older Technologies Returns

CD revenue in the United States rose 58.6% during the first half of 2026, with 17.5 million units sold, following a market decline in 2025. The rebound comes amid broader interest in older technologies and physical media, although the data remains limited because it does not include used CDs.

2026-09-04

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Huawei Launches New Product Collection Globally, Placing HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 in the Spotlight

During the Chase the Wild event in Munich, Huawei unveiled the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 series and new products including health-monitoring watches, a tablet, earbuds, and smartphones. The launch focuses on outdoor sports and AI-powered health analytics, while availability and pricing details remain outside the information announced in the source.

2026-09-02

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Google Adds Android Tools to Reduce Motion Sickness, Support Accessibility, and Use Gemini

Google announced the rollout of five new features for Android, including the Motion Assist tool to reduce motion sickness, Guided Vision to assist blind and visually impaired users, as well as saving item locations and expanding Google Messages customization. Several of these features rely on Gemini, while some reflect a belated race against similar functions introduced by Apple.

2026-09-01