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The iPhone Air 2 Wasn't Announced. Here's Why That's Bad for Apple Buyers

The iPhone Air 2 was a no-show at Apple Park on Wednesday.

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14h ago

TechFoldable PhonesApple Launch

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Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable Phone
The phone has a 7.6-inch inside display and a 5.4-inch cover display. It’ll be available in October.
1. 1. Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone called the iPhone Duo.
1. 2. The iPhone Duo begins at a retail price of $1,999 for 256GB storage in the US.
1. 3. IDC forecasts Apple will ship over 17 million foldable iPhones by 2027.

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15h ago

TechSmartphonesApple Launch

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Official. $1,199, Fancy Cameras and More
Apple took the wraps off its new flagship phones at its “Surprise and Shine” event
1. 1. The iPhone 18 Pro will start at $1,199 while the iPhone 18 Pro Max will set you back $1,299, both with 256GB of storage.
1. 2. The cameras have “the biggest camera upgrades in years”, with the Pro models having a variable aperture on the main 48 megapixel camera.
1. 3. They’ll be available for preorder this Saturday and will go on full sale on Sept. 18.

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18h ago

LifestyleAviationHalloween Costumes

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I Rode in the Goodyear Blimp to Celebrate This Spirit Halloween Team
My side quest was a fun and rare opportunity to mark a new venture for the famous blimp.
1. 1. Goodyear and Spirit Halloween launched an official inflatable Goodyear Blimp costume for the 2026 Halloween season.
1. 2. The Spirit Halloween Goodyear Blimp costume features a battery-operated cooling fan, a cap, and a one-size adult suit.
1. 3. Goodyear Blimp pilots Jeff Capek and Fayth Rascon-Ryn conducted the promotional media flight over Atlanta.

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21h ago

ScienceAstrophysicsAstronomy

This Is the Biggest 2D Map of the Universe. Here’s How to Use It

The map covers 75% of the sky, and you can explore all sorts of cool celestial objects once you know where to look.

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23h ago

TechHardware EngineeringLaptop Cooling

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The Coolest Thing I Saw at IFA 2026: The Coolest, Quietest, Thinnest Laptop Concept
We could soon find ourselves in the age of actively cooled yet fanless laptops that are able to run mainstream mobile processors at full power.
1. 1. Lenovo integrated Frore Systems AirJet solid-state cooling modules into its Project AeroBlade ThinkBook concept.
1. 2. The Project AeroBlade ThinkBook concept measured 11 millimeters thick and weighed 1.8 pounds.
1. 3. Lenovo operated the AeroBlade prototype with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake 17-watt processor.

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1d ago

EntertainmentVideo Game PreviewGundam Rogue Orbit

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An Hour of Gundam: Rogue Orbit Made Me Feverish for More Robot Combat
The game seems geared more toward melee action than 3D zero-G combat — think less Armored Core and more Dynasty Warriors or Virtual On.
1. 1. Gundam: Rogue Orbit is scheduled to launch on March 5, 2027 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
1. 2. The preview build featured two missions focusing on melee-oriented mobile suit action rather than three-dimensional flight combat.
1. 3. Bandai Namco plans to include full robot kit customization and selectable ultimate attacks in the final retail game.

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1d ago

TechConsumer TechSmartphones

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People's Picks: 4 Phone Brands Dominate, but 1 Reigns Supreme and It's Not Apple
Apple may seem like an obvious winner for most, but readers’ responses say this brand is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space.
1. 1. Google is the overall winner for CNET’s People’s Picks for Phones.
1. 2. Motorola wins in price-to-value, with 82% of its readers saying it offers exceptional value by delivering more than its price suggests.
1. 3. Despite Apple falling short in several categories, 86% of Apple users said they’re extremely likely to buy the same brand next time.

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1d ago

GuidesSmartphone Buying GuideCarrier Financing

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Should You Buy a New iPhone From Apple, a Carrier or Unlocked? Here’s What to Know
You have a lot of options when buying a new iPhone. In this guide, we walk you through the decision process of exactly where to buy and whether to get an unlocked one.
1. 1. Buying directly from Apple provides an unlocked iPhone free from carrier lock-in.
1. 2. Major wireless carriers provide multi-year handset financing plans.
1. 3. Unlocked smartphones allow international travelers to use third-party travel eSIMs.

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2d ago

TechSmartphonesMobile Hardware

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I Actually Really Like Xiaomi's Folding iPhone Ultra Rival
It’s a direct rival to Apple and Samsung and I hope I can get hold of one
1. 1. Xiaomi introduced its new foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, at IFA in Berlin.
1. 2. Xiaomi equipped the Xiaomi 18 Fold with its proprietary in-house XRing 03 processor.
1. 3. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 6,000mAh battery.

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2d ago

TechArtificial IntelligenceGaming Hardware

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2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip Tech
Advancements in AI-based upscaling and frame rate upgrade mobile gaming performance and power efficiency.
1. 1. Arm debuted CSS for Mobile 2 technology for next-generation smartphone silicon.
1. 2. Arm introduced the Mali G2-Ultra NX as an AI-native GPU integrating visuals directly into the pipeline.
1. 3. Arm announced C2 CPU cores optimized for on-device AI agent workflows.

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2d ago

TechProduct LaunchAudio Gear

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Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0
The $300 WH-1000XM4C will be released alongside Sony’s new midrange CH730N and entry-level CH530 headphones.
1. 1. Sony announced the WH-1000XM4C for $300 along with the WH-CH730N for $180 and WH-CH530 for $80.
1. 2. The Sony WH-1000XM4C upgrades connectivity to Bluetooth 6.0 and expands equalization to a 10-band system.
1. 3. The Sony WH-CH730N introduces a foldable design and improved performance at an increased list price of $180.

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2d ago

TechConsumer TechProjectors

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This Gorgeous UST Projector Has a High
The LuxVision from AWOL has a gorgeous design, impressive specs and an eyebrow-raising refresh rate.
1. 1. AWOL Vision introduced its new flagship LuxVision ultra-short-throw projector.
1. 2. The LuxVision features optical image shift to simplify ultra-short-throw projector setup.
1. 3. The LuxVision is scheduled to ship in October with a retail price of $5,999.

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2d ago

TechRoboticsAI Hardware

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Is iKairos a Robot, or Jewelry? It’s Both, and It Wants to Be Your Ever
This wearable-cum-desktop robot is one of the most unique AI devices I saw at IFA in Berlin.
1. 1. iKairos is a modular AI system featuring a circular neural core the size of a smartwatch face.
1. 2. The neural core can be worn as a pendant or docked into a desktop robot.
1. 3. Lingverse states voice detection is on-device and cloud data is encrypted.

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2d ago

TechTech HardwareSmartphone Durability

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I Used the iPhone 17 Pro Max Without a Case for a Year. Here’s How It Looks Now
Apple promised improved durability for the iPhone 17 Pro, and its Ceramic Shield 2 protection might be the biggest durability upgrade in years.
1. 1. Apple claims that Ceramic Shield 2 provides three times better scratch resistance on iPhone 17 models.
1. 2. An iPhone 16 Pro showed substantially more screen scratches than an iPhone 17 Pro Max under similar 11-month caseless use.
1. 3. The Cosmic Orange finish on the iPhone 17 Pro Max lightened over time around curved corners during daily use.

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2d ago

TechConsumer TechArtificial Intelligence

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My Favorite Home Security Reveal at IFA Was AI, but Not How You Think
Free, custom AI learning tech in home security could be closer than we thought.
1. 1. Reolink introduced the ReoNeura on-device AI system at IFA 2026 without requiring subscription fees.
1. 2. Reolink's ReoNeura engine runs computer vision algorithms locally to let users train custom detection models.
1. 3. On-device AI systems face technical trade-offs in update flexibility, model scope, and detection accuracy compared to cloud systems.

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4d ago

TechArtificial IntelligenceHardware

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Free Future. This Jazzy AI Microphone Is All You Need Now
This voice-to-text mic, which is also wearable, is a stylish AI peripheral from former Nothing designers.
1. 1. Former Nothing designers created the Relay Q AI microphone for desktop voice control.
1. 2. Relay desktop software is powered by Google Gemini and launches initially on macOS.
1. 3. The Relay Q is available for pre-order at $150 with an included software subscription.

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4d ago

TechConsumer TechHardware Announcements

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Dyson Went Bonkers During IFA 2026: Here Are all 10 of Its New Products
Dyson popped off at a launch event in Berlin, introducing a whopping 10 new products.
1. 1. Dyson released the CameraJet, its first oral care product featuring an AI-powered camera.
1. 2. “The latest innovations combine Dyson’s decades of mechanical engineering with AI, vision systems and machine learning to create products that can see, understand and respond to the environments around them.”

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5d ago

TechTrademark LawSocial Media

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Judge Lets Musk Keep 'Twitter' for Now but Forces Him to Release the Bird
X’s continued need of “formerly Twitter” just won it a preliminary injunction.
1. 1. A federal court granted X Corp. a preliminary injunction allowing it to retain the Twitter trademark against Operation Bluebird.
1. 2. Operation Bluebird is permitted to use the bird logo and Tweet mark because X failed to produce dated evidence of continuous use.
1. 3. Operation Bluebird announced it will rename its social network to Tweet.app following the trademark ruling.

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5d ago

BusinessAutomotive IndustryTrade Policy

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Automakers Want Congress to Ban Chinese
Chinese cars are already blocked from the US market by high tariffs. But Congress is weighing an outright ban.
1. 1. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a lobby group for the auto industry, wants an outright ban on Chinese-made cars, parts and software.
1. 2. There is currently bipartisan support in Washington to do just that, including the “Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026,” which “prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into US interstate commerce of connected vehicles and related software and hardware components associated with China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.”
1. 3. Chinese automakers are essentially blocked from selling to US consumers by high tariffs.

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5d ago

TechTech NewsMobile Apps

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MapQuest Acts Fast With Its Revived Fame, Adding Android Auto Support
The map navigator is the most downloaded app in the US after it refused to relabel Lake Ontario.
1. 1. Within days, MapQuest became the No. 1 most-downloaded app in the US, with more than 1.5 million downloads since Trump’s order.
1. 2. A message on MapQuest’s help center noted that “CarPlay is coming to the MapQuest iOS app soon!”
1. 3. The 30-year-old app announced that it was bringing its navigation service to Android Auto in an experimental phase.

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5d ago

TechPet TechnologySmart Home Appliances

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Pet Feeder Is Basically an Instant Pot for Cats
Rico, launched this week at IFA 2026, is perfect for picky cats with busy parents.
1. 1. Neakasa launched the Riko smart pet feeder to automatically prepare and dispense wet cat food on demand.
1. 2. The Riko feeder uses a built-in water reservoir to rehydrate freeze-dried food inside a compact appliance.
1. 3. The Neakasa Riko wet-food maker retails for $200 on the manufacturer website.

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5d ago

TechSmart HomeHome Heating

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IFA Finally Showed Me a Smart Answer for Home Radiator Heating
Sonoff arrived at IFA with a much-needed smart solution for radiators and I’m very happy.
1. 1. Sonoff announced its TRV Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve at IFA 2026.
1. 2. The Sonoff TRV Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve is sold on the Sonoff website for $35.
1. 3. Sonoff announced the Thermostat Core designed for hydronic underfloor heating systems.

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5d ago

TechSmartphone PhotographyCamera Shootout

I Took the Pixel 11 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Around Delhi, and I Know Which Phone Camera’s the Best for Me

The Pixel 11 Pro debuted this summer with some new camera enhancements, and I wanted to see how it shapes up against the iPhone 17 Pro ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 event.

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5d ago

TechRobot VacuumsSmart Home Tech

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This New Robot Vacuum Wants to Remove Dust Mites and End Your Allergies
Improved mopping, stain removing spray and a physical privacy shutter build on Ecovac’s previous model.
1. 1. Ecovacs released the Deebot X12S OmniCyclone featuring targeted allergy and dust mite cleaning improvements.
1. 2. Third-party laboratory testing showed the Deebot X12S removed 97.44% of allergens and 95.45% of dust mites from carpet.
1. 3. The Deebot X12S integrates a physical privacy shutter over its navigation camera.

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5d ago

TechSmart HomeConsumer Tech

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A Smart Innovation at IFA Wants to Light Your Home With All
Aqara is expanding from the home security world into smart lighting, and the results could challenge popular brands like Govee.
1. 1. Aqara is expanding into smart lighting to compete directly with Govee by leveraging existing security sensor integrations.
1. 2. All announced Aqara lighting products support Zigbee, Thread, and Matter for cross-platform smart home compatibility.
1. 3. Aqara introduced Gen-Scene, a generative artificial intelligence feature designed to produce customized home lighting scenes.

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6d ago

TechSmart HomeRobot Vacuums

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Dyson’s New Robot Vacuums Aim at Shark with UV Stain Detection and Powerful Scrubbing
1. 1. Dyson introduced three Nurovi robot vacuums featuring AI recognition and stain detection.
1. 2. The flagship Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV vacuum costs $1,199 with a September 15 release date.
1. 3. The mid-tier Dyson R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry robot vacuum is priced at $699.

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6d ago

TechConsumer ElectronicsSmartphones

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Motorola Spiffs Up the Razr With Swarovski Meteorite Finish, Adds Watch Ultra and Edge 70 Plus
Motorola’s given the Razr a touch of the old razzle-dazzle for IFA, and bulked out its mobile portfolio.
1. 1. Motorola unveiled a limited-edition Razr with Swarovski crystals at IFA in Berlin.
1. 2. Motorola launched the Edge 70 Plus and Neo with 6,500-mAh and 7,000-mAh batteries.
1. 3. Motorola introduced the LTE-enabled Moto Watch Ultra wearable at IFA.

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6d ago

TechSmart GlassesHardware Review

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These Meta Glasses Alternatives Found a Way to Last Longer With Snap
HTC’s Vive Eagle do a lot of what Meta’s glasses do, cameras included. But the extra battery boost might be a sign of where Meta and others head.
1. 1. HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses are now available globally and retail for $499 in the United States.
1. 2. HTC offers a $49 magnetic battery pack that snaps onto the Vive Eagle glasses to recharge them during use.
1. 3. The HTC Vive Eagle glasses allow users to choose between Google Gemini and OpenAI models in the companion app.

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