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Unified LPDDR5X memory reaching up to 128GB lets the Grace and Blackwell superchip run agents and edit video without offloading data to the cloud.

Nvidia’s RTX Spark N1X SoC is real—and it’s shipping in the Asus ProArt P16 this week, starting at $2,700.

The Xbox Ally X20 is real—and it costs $2,500 for the full bundle in the US. That price includes the handheld itself, a custom Pelican hard case, Dbrand’s Killswitch case and accessories, and the limited-edition ASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads our roundup of the smartphones that 3 review outlets recommend, with what each says and who each suits.

Fairphone has unveiled the Fairbuds 2, bringing user-swappable batteries, LDAC audio, and Bluetooth 6.0 for $119 in the US and £99 in the UK, alongside a smaller case design.

SanDisk has launched its new Guardian Series microSD lineup, offering high-endurance cards built specifically for round-the-clock video capture in dash cams and outdoor security cameras starting at $22.99.

TOPC has launched the TXA2 workstation, pairing AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor with 192GB of unified memory for $6,399, undercutting rival developer platforms.

Google Messages is adding an opt-in Enhanced protection mode that routes suspicious texts to cloud Gemini models, hunting down conversational scams that on-device filters miss.

Google Maps in Android Auto has four built-in, zero-cost time-savers: saved places, live traffic layer, mid-route stops, and voice commands. All work today on any compatible Android phone and car display.

Google is offering a 30% discount on the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold — but only to Google AI Pro subscribers in the U.S., and only if they’ve received the email.

The new Siri Remote’s Precision Finding requires Bluetooth 6 — and only ships on iPhone Air, 17, 18 Pro, or iPhone Duo. Older iPhones get a chime. Nothing more.

Samsung has started pushing Android 17 to Galaxy smartphones in India and the US. There is no Galaxy S26 Ultra. No S27 series has launched. No prices, no dates, no devices — just an OS update hitting existing handsets.

Apple HomeView, the company's first smart home speaker with a screen, is up for pre-order ahead of its November 13 release, with Amazon knocking $10 off most finishes in the US.

Australia vs New Zealand kicks off the Rugby League World Cup 2026 on Thursday, October 15 — here's exactly where to stream it for free or with a subscription, by country.

The PlayStation 5 still sells for $599 (Digital) and $699 (disc) in the US as of October 2026, with discs set to end in January 2028.

IO Interactive will bring 007 First Light to the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027, pricing the port at $69.99 with bundled DLC and pre-order bonuses.

Apple HomeView is real. It’s a 7-inch smart home display with a Liquid Retina screen, built-in camera, speaker base, and wall-mount option — and it ships with Siri AI, multi-user recognition for up to six people, and Apple’s full suite of system faces, including Snoopy, Photos, and Flow.

iQOO Pad Pro confirmed with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165Hz OLED, and fan cooling — launches in China this October, no global pricing or date yet.

The iPhone Duo launches October 23 at $1,199 — and preorders open Thursday, October 16. AT&T offers up to $1,200 in credit toward the iPhone Duo when you trade in an iPhone 14 or newer. T-Mobile matches that offer at $1,000. Apple’s own trade-in program caps at $885.

The Fitbit Edge launches at $179 in the US and Rs 14,999 in India. It adds onboard GPS and a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen over the Fitbit Air, but drops NFC — unlike the 2023 Charge 6. It ships globally starting October 22.

Apple has launched the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K — and priced it at $300 in the US, Rs 24,990 in India — with no lower-tier model remaining. The device ships with 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and drops the previous 64GB, Wi-Fi-only variant entirely.

Getty Images is going private through a prepackaged Chapter 11 process, with $533M in new capital from the Getty family and Koch Inc., as AI disruption and $2.1B in debt force a reset.

PCMag has named the Samsung HW-Q990H, a $1,999.99 soundbar system with 23 drivers, its new Editors' Choice, praising its sound and connectivity while flagging the price as the only real drawback.