Chinese chipmaker Goodix has launched a multi-tier fingerprint portfolio — including a new integrated Match-on-Chip plus secure element design — to secure on-device identity for AI phones, wearables, robots and cars.
Apple has confirmed a “Pro and tell” event in Los Angeles on October 28, where Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the company to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro alongside an M6 iMac and OLED iPad mini.
A new leak claims Samsung's next major software redesign — expected with the Galaxy S28 in 2028 — is internally called "Galaxy OS," with deeper Google AI integration. The tipster has already walked back parts of the claim, and Samsung has not commented.
Hardware leaker KeplerL2 says the PlayStation 6's memory and storage alone cost Sony more than $680 per console — more than an entire PS5 — as AI data centres drive chip prices to records.
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2028 AMG GT SUV, the first full-size SUV its performance division has developed entirely from the ground up. The flagship GT 63 pairs 1,153 horsepower with 710 kW charging and lands at US dealerships next summer.
Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to require developers to proactively prevent and remove AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery, adding a new rule that removes offending apps and terminates the developer accounts behind bait-and-switch "nudification" features.
MacPaw has launched Eney, a proactive AI assistant for Mac and iPhone that monitors apps, files and calendars, prepares the next step, and asks for approval before acting.
Tesla unveiled the redesigned Roadster at SpaceX's McGregor test site: a 2028-targeted two-seater that drove upside down on a ramp, flipped midair, and jumped five moving Teslas — with a live 0–60 run of 0.81 seconds.
Amazon has unveiled two always-listening AI devices under its Bee brand — the $75 Frontier bracelet and the $100 Eclipse phone attachment — that track your conversations and surface reminders about to-dos and commitments, syncing with Alexa+.
Apple opened pre-orders for its first foldable iPhone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, and delivery estimates slipped beyond December within minutes. The device goes on sale October 23 in more than 70 countries.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has launched Xbox Labs, a new experimental division led by CTO Scott Van Vliet, to explore AI agents, game remixes, ports, and mods — building in the open and measuring success by whether more people are playing and creating.
Epic Games has delayed its unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter and told developers to adopt an "AI first" production model, making it the first major studio to build a big-budget title almost entirely with AI.
GamesBeat reports, citing four sources familiar with Rockstar's plans, that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PC in the first quarter of 2027 — just months after its November 19 console debut.
Valve's Steam hit a record 43,505,724 accounts online at once on Sunday, Oct 11, per SteamDB — the third all-time high this year, with about 14.5 million actually playing.
Apple has finally entered the smart home hub race. At its 'Welcome Home' event in New York, the company unveiled HomeView — a $299 Siri AI-powered display hub arriving November 13 — alongside a new HomePod mini, a refreshed Apple TV 4K, and an accessory lineup built with LG and Schneider Electric.
OPPO is rolling out ColorOS 17, its Android 17-based interface, globally today with a redesigned interface, smoother animations and new AI features for Oppo, OnePlus and realme devices.
Global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year to their lowest third-quarter level since 2012, Counterpoint Research estimates, as AI data centers soak up memory chips and force makers to raise prices and cut volumes.
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China with a record 9,000mAh battery, a 200MP camera system and a 185Hz gaming display — but no US or European release is planned.
Worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% to 62.7 million units in Q3 2026, IDC reported on October 8, as vendors paid for an early-2026 buying spree and AI data centers absorbed memory-chip supply. HP took the steepest hit, down 30.9%.
Deepinder Goyal says pre-orders for Temple, his brain-tracking wearable with an estimated Rs 1 lakh price tag, could open next week, with shipments expected before the end of 2026.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning a second October launch event on or around the 27th — with its first touch-screen MacBooks, an OLED iPad mini, and M6 Macs.
Anbernic's new RG DDS pairs a 4.7-inch and a 4-inch display at pixel-perfect 3x scaling of the 3DS layout, with Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 power, a telescopic stylus, and a 6,000mAh battery — but no price or release date yet.
Natura's Interface is a $99 smart ring that routes a finger-press to personal AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude, and Meta's Muse — no phone needed. Preorders open next month, with shipping targeted for December or January.
Nasdaq-listed education IT firm NetClass Technology has formed a joint venture, Linkee AI Company Limited, and launched LinkeeBot — an interactive AI smart pet targeting students and Gen-Z users across Asia.
Amazon is retiring its Fire OS tablets for an all-new Alexa Tablet lineup running real Android with the Google Play Store and Alexa+ built in, starting at $229.99.
ASUS and TP-Link have started selling the world's first Wi-Fi 8 routers — the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 and Archer 8 Ultra. Peak speeds are unchanged from Wi-Fi 7; the new standard is all about steadier connections, even though no phones support it yet.
Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang showcased the first public Windows demo on the HP ZGX Fury, powered by Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip — a new class of AI workstation for developers and enterprise teams.
Microsoft opened preorders for the $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark superchip and shipping October 16, alongside a $5,999 developer box and a rebuilt, agent-friendly Windows.
Apple has enlisted LG Electronics to co-develop a lineup of smart home accessories — a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, and security cameras — that will work with its upcoming home hub, Bloomberg reported.
Xbox has reportedly secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, making Xbox Cloud Gaming the only official way to play it on PC when it releases on November 19.
A Reddit user digging through the Xbox Design Lab backend has uncovered specs for the unannounced Xbox Elite Controller Series 3, codenamed Edessa — including Hall effect and TMR sticks and voice-coil haptics.
Ninja Theory staff have started announcing layoffs on LinkedIn after Xbox said two separate deals to sell the Hellblade studio fell through, putting the third Hellblade game Senua at risk.
Amazon's fall Prime sale is underway across 22 countries, with 48 hours of deals on tech — from laptops and headphones to Amazon's own devices — and new price drops landing three times a day.
Oppo has launched the F35 5G and F35 Pro 5G in India, betting on a 50-megapixel ultra-wide selfie camera, 8,000mAh batteries, and prices starting at Rs 38,999.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says a five-month wait is the "absolute best-case scenario" for Siri AI on EU iPhones and iPads, as Apple's Digital Markets Act standoff with Brussels drags on.
Retail marketing images have leaked the 'Fitbit Edge,' Google's upcoming mid-range fitness tracker with a bulbous display, built-in GPS, notifications and up to seven days of battery life.
Seven Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs have leaked, topped by the 28-core Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC — with a mysterious suffix that lines up with Intel's big-cache answer to AMD's 3D V-Cache.
WhatsApp is testing Restricted Chat, a new privacy option that locks a conversation to the primary phone, blocks linked devices, disables chat exports and Meta AI, and stops media auto-saving.
Meta has open-sourced Muse Gadgets — ESP32 firmware and a Linux SDK that let developers build custom hardware for the Muse AI agent — and is giving away 5,000 Muse Home Link smart-home dongles to subscribers.
Windows 11 version 26H2 is widening its rollout via new download and upgrade options, as Microsoft pushes users on older versions to move before the October 13 support cutoff for 24H2.
Amazon has redesigned its Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft e-readers with edge-to-edge flush screens for the first time, added five new colors, and brought back physical page-turn buttons via a $79.99 magnetic cover and a $34.99 Bluetooth remote.
Apple's long-rumored J450 smart home camera will reportedly use on-device AI to describe what's happening in your home as text instead of storing any video footage.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3 with first-ever iPhone support, a 35% smaller body, up to 60-metre finding range, and 790 days of battery life. It goes on sale in South Korea on October 7.
Vivo has announced the X Fold 6 for international markets with a 200MP ZEISS camera, MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 Super chip, and a 7,000mAh battery, with an India launch tipped for October 6 alongside the V80.
Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new four-fingered hand for its Atlas humanoid robot, doubling articulation to 13 degrees of freedom and adding tactile sensing so the robot can handle tools, fasteners, and delicate parts on the factory floor.
Samsung's Galaxy Buds On are its first clip-on, open-ear earbuds: a KRW 299,000 (~$220) wearable that leaves the ear canal open, promising 9.5 hours of playback plus Galaxy AI features and head-gesture controls.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A08 in India at Rs 18,499, pairing a 6,000mAh battery and six generations of OS upgrades with a 50MP camera. The catch: it is 4G-only.
Microsoft and Nvidia will put RTX Spark, a 20-core chip with up to 128GB of unified memory, at the center of an October 7 Windows event in San Francisco featuring Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang.
Sony has introduced Quick Spectral Super Resolution, a new AI upscaling tier built for the standard PlayStation 5, arriving first in patches for Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei that shipped October 1.
Supply-chain reports say Foxconn's final-assembly yields for Apple's first foldable iPhone are hovering just above 60 percent, raising the prospect of tight stock when the $1,999 iPhone Duo launches on October 23.
Acer has debuted the Googlebook 14, the industry's first convertible Googlebook — a Gemini Intelligence-powered laptop running the new Googlebook OS, on sale starting October at $899.
A Samsung official has confirmed to The Korea Herald that the company's first AI smart glasses, running Gemini on Android XR with frames designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, will launch in November 2026.
Samsung has raised Galaxy S26 prices in South Korea by 149,600 won per model, blaming soaring memory chip costs as AI data centers devour DRAM and NAND supply.
Tesla has pushed its long-delayed second-generation Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15, blaming severe storms forecast for its outdoor Texas event venue.
Huawei has unveiled its Mate 90 series powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip built with its 'LogicFolding' 3D design, priced from 5,999 yuan as the company leans on home-grown technology to offset US chip curbs.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will announce its all-new smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV 4K and a new HomePod mini on Tuesday, October 13, with the smarter Siri AI as the centerpiece of all three devices.
Google's smallest and lightest tracker yet has no screen, no notifications and no watch face. The pebble-shaped Fitbit Air goes on sale in India on October 2 for Rs 13,999, betting on AI health coaching instead of constant alerts.
Sony Japan will only sell the PS5 Pro to buyers with at least 60 hours of logged PS4 or PS5 gameplay, and even qualifying buyers face a lottery if applications exceed stock, as memory shortages continue to squeeze supply.
Average smartphone prices in India surged 16% in the first half of 2026 to a record $318, with sub-Rs 10,000 phone prices up 32% and shipments plunging 65%, according to Counterpoint Research.
HMD has launched the Vibe 2 Pro 5G in India with a 64MP Sony camera, Dimensity 6300 chip, 6,000mAh battery and Android 16, starting at Rs 14,999 with launch offers.
Apple's long-rumored MacBook Pro redesign — with an OLED display, touchscreen support, and an iPhone-style Dynamic Island — could arrive before the end of 2026, as retailers slash prices on current models.
Sony Group is skipping CES 2027, ending a presence that dates to the inaugural 1967 show. Neither Sony nor its affiliates will exhibit, as the company pivots toward entertainment, IP, and creator-focused technology.
iQOO's new flagship launches in China today with a triple 50MP camera system, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 silicon and an 8,400mAh battery — its boldest pivot yet from gaming phone to full imaging flagship.
Soulog Inc. has launched Soulog Sense, an ultra-thin magnetic AI voice recorder that combines recordings with images, files, and documents into a Personal Context System, turning conversations into summaries, action items, and finished work.
Microsoft has confirmed its latest Surface laptops are no longer called 'Copilot+ PCs,' even though they meet every requirement of the category it launched in 2024. The quiet retreat follows a troubled launch marred by the Recall controversy.
Xiaomi has unveiled the REDMI 17 series, a two-model budget lineup built around a 7,500mAh battery, a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and a 50MP AI camera, starting at $179.
Honor's Magic9 series launches in Beijing today with a dual-200MP ARRI camera system, Snapdragon 8 Elite chips and batteries up to 11,000mAh, starting at CNY 5,999.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports OpenAI is working with Qualcomm, MediaTek and Luxshare on a smartphone built around AI agents rather than apps, with mass production targeted for 2028.
Noise has launched its design-led ALT series with five new wearables, including the ALT Watch 1 smartwatch and ALT Buds Open earbuds, both winners of the Red Dot Design Award 2026.
The new Beats 360 headphones are now on sale at Apple Stores worldwide, offering interchangeable ear cushions, up to 1.75x stronger noise cancellation than the Studio Pro and 32 hours of battery life.
The Vivo V80 5G is set to launch in India on October 6 with a 144Hz 1.5K OLED display, ZEISS-tuned triple cameras, a 50MP telephoto lens and a massive 7,200mAh battery.
Verizon has started selling three new Motorola foldables nationwide: the book-style Razr Fold at $1,949.99, the Razr+ 2026 at $1,099.99, and a Swarovski crystal edition of the Razr 2026 at $999.99.
OnePlus has officially revealed the full camera hardware of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16, headlined by a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens and a brand-new LUMO imaging system.
At Meta Connect 2026, Meta unveiled the Muse Charm voice AI gadget, new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses with more than 100 style options, and Meta VR Glasses — plus a voice mode and realtime avatar for the Muse assistant.
Oppo has officially unveiled its Find X10 lineup in China, headlined by the Find X10 Pro Max with a new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, three 200MP rear cameras, and a massive 8,000mAh battery. The launch makes for a crowded week in flagship land, arriving alongside rival releases from Xiaomi, Nothing, and iQOO.
Clicks' new Communicator phone is getting 12GB of RAM and Android 17 ahead of December shipments, with new case colors and a lower $499 starting price.
Xiaomi has launched the Watch S5 41mm, a compact 36g smartwatch with a ceramic bezel and 14-day battery, alongside the semi-in-ear Redmi Buds 8s.
Huawei will launch the Watch GT 7 series in Malaysia on September 29, featuring a diabetes risk study, a new Physical Readiness Score, and up to 21 days of battery life.
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 Windows gaming handheld is now on sale in the UK, starting at £999.99, with Intel Arc G3 chips, an 8-inch 120Hz display, and hall-effect joysticks.
Indian audio brand Mivi is entering the smartphone market with the Mivi One, launching September 24 on Flipkart with a Snapdragon 5G chipset and manufacturing at its Hyderabad facility.
OnePlus has launched the N6 Lite in India, its latest budget N-series phone built around a massive 7,000mAh battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, and military-grade durability certification.
Xiaomi's 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max debut in China on September 23 with a rear 'Versatile Back Screen,' a 4,000-nit AMOLED display, and a hardware-level privacy screen like Samsung's Privacy Display.
IFA 2026 has brought a wave of unusual new gadgets to Berlin, from rollable laptops and detachable-camera smartphones to AI earbuds, smart glasses, advanced cleaning robots and unexpected smart-home devices.
Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman are back with a new wearable called Luffu Link, a screenless, AI-powered health and safety band featuring LTE, GPS, health tracking and voice logging designed to help families stay connected and monitor wellbeing.
Garmin has officially launched the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro, bringing brighter AMOLED displays, faster mapping, improved endurance tracking and new connectivity options to its flagship multisport smartwatch lineup.
Apple has officially scheduled its next major product event for September 9, 2026, with the company expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and potentially its long-rumored first foldable iPhone.
Apple has unveiled a new Mac mini powered by the M6 chip, the company’s first processor built using advanced 2-nanometer technology. The compact desktop promises major gains in AI performance, graphics, storage speeds and overall computing power.
Samsung is holding a Galaxy Event today, August 27, where it will introduce the newest member of the Galaxy S26 family. While Samsung has not officially named the device, reports strongly indicate that the Galaxy S26 FE will take center stage.