Wearables
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Galaxy Watch 9 battery life, sleep tracking, Vitals
Battery life hasn’t improved — but how the Watch 9 interprets your body just did.
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Cameras
Casio Camera Division Shutdown: How the QV-10, Exilim, and Tryx Built the Future
Casio exited the digital camera business in 2018 after a 23-year run that included the first consumer digital camera with a rear LCD (1995), the first ultra-thin ‘wearable card camera’ line (2002), and the rotating-screen device that ignited the selfie craze in Asia (2011). It sold ~70 million units before a ¥500 million loss in 2017 forced its exit.
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro starts at $610 as best-value tablet in new series
Xiaomi's 2026 Pad 9 series includes three models: the $520 Pad 9 (11.2-inch, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4), $610 Pad 9 Pro (12.5-inch, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5), and $990 Pad 9 Pro Max (13.3-inch, Xring O3 chip). Notebookcheck rates the Pro as the best value.
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Breaking
Wearables
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3: same price, same specs, new Readiness score
Apple Watch Ultra 4 is shipping globally at $799 (US) and Rs 79,999 (India). No hardware changes from Ultra 3 — same chip, same GPS, same build — but a new Readiness score (3/10 post-marathon) and refined vitals tracking. Orders live. Shipments began November 2026.
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Gadgets
iPhone Duo and iPhone 20: Not Real, Not Announced, Not Coming (Yet)
Apple has not announced an iPhone Duo, an iPhone 20, or any foldable iPhone — and none of those devices exist as shipping products.
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Breaking
Wearables
Android XR smart glasses with camera will blur faces before Gemini sees them
Google’s Android XR smart glasses — built by Samsung with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster — will blur faces before sending images to Gemini, ban real-time facial recognition in third-party apps, and enforce hardware-level privacy controls. Preorders open now; shipping starts December 10 in the U.S. and South Korea at $395.
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Breaking
Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ launch globally in late November 2026
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+, its new flagship Android tablets, with global availability confirmed for late November 2026.
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Breaking
Gadgets
Kindle Colorsoft Launches in US and India with Local Support
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft starts at $290 in the US and ₹24,990 in India — with official local launch, warranty, and support. Here’s what changed, who it’s for, and why the price makes sense only if you read comics, cookbooks, or graphic novels.
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Gadgets
iPhone Duo hinge starts failing after 440,300 folds
The iPhone Duo’s hinge has begun to degrade after 440,300 folds — equivalent to 12.5 years of use at 100 folds per day — according to CNET’s ongoing durability test using its Fold-a-Phone rig.
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Cameras
CapSlinger launches on eBay: one-handed lens swaps for DSLR and mirrorless shooters
The CapSlinger is now live on eBay: €9.99 for two units, ships from Germany, handmade in limited batches.
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Breaking
Gadgets
Google Chrome download is urgent: critical flaw CVE-2026-125350 is actively exploited in India
A critical, actively exploited flaw in Google Chrome puts users at immediate risk of device takeover. CERT-In has issued an urgent advisory. Here’s what to do — and why waiting is dangerous.
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Gadgets
Siri AI in iPhone Camera app: how it transcribes handwriting, rates food, IDs books, and splits bills
Siri AI is now built into the iPhone Camera app — and it’s doing more than just identifying objects. iOS 27, which rolled out globally in October 2026, quietly added a dedicated Siri tab inside the Camera app.
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Breaking
Wearables
“Hey Gemini” is live
Google has activated “Hey Gemini” as a wake word — exclusively on its new Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses, available for pre-order globally today. It does not work on Android phones, tablets, or smart home devices. No pricing or Indian/US launch details were provided.
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Breaking
Gadgets
Smart glasses with display get gesture controls from your existing watch
Google’s Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses will support gesture controls via Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and (later) Fitbit Air—no new wristband, no voice required, and iPhone users included.
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Breaking
Wearables
Galaxy SmartTag 3 at $20 makes a compelling case to skip the Google Pixel Tag
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 drops to $20 per unit in 4-pack on Woot — undercuts Google Pixel Tag on price and network performance for Galaxy owners.
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Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 gestures
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 starts at $380 in the US, Rs 31,999 in India — and now it’s got four new gestures that skip taps, buttons, and even wake words.
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Breaking
Wearables
AirPods Pro with cameras and Apple AI glasses confirmed for late 2027
Quick Intelligent Equipment’s Q3 filing confirms Apple is actively manufacturing AI smart glasses and camera-equipped AirPods, both due late 2027.
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Breaking
Wearables
AirPods with cameras and Apple AI glasses confirmed for late 2027
Apple AirPods with cameras and AI glasses are confirmed for late 2027 — not as AR wearables, but as camera-equipped audio devices feeding into Apple Intelligence.
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Breaking
Cameras
Nikon ZR firmware update November 24: Log3G10, HDMI LUTs, YouTube Studio compatibility
Nikon ZR firmware 2.00 is due November 24, per a YouTube leak. It brings Log3G10 for H.265, HDMI 3D LUTs, focus peaking in RED RAW, and low-light flicker reduction.
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Cameras
iPhone 18 Pro Max price: SmallRig cage kit launches at $199
SmallRig has launched a dedicated cage and creator kit for the iPhone 18 Pro Max — priced at $199 in the US and £180 in the UK — built to turn Apple’s latest flagship into a more controllable, accessory-ready video rig.
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Breaking
Wearables
Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic get One UI 9 Watch update — here’s what changes
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic are getting One UI 9 Watch — the biggest software update of the year for last year’s models. It’s rolling out now to beta testers in South Korea and the US, with a full global rollout expected over the next few weeks.
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Audio
Black Friday Earbuds Deals 2026: AirPods, Sony and Bose Prices to Beat, Today's Prices and What to Buy
Black Friday 2026 earbuds deals: last year's prices for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Galaxy Buds, the Walmart Rollbacks already live on November 10, and which to buy, with links at four stores.
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Breaking
Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra price drop
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is $249 off at $400.66 on Amazon as of November 10, 2026 — the biggest discount yet on the titanium, LTE-enabled flagship.
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Breaking
Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 gets One UI 9 Watch update based on Wear OS 7
Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 9 Watch, its Wear OS 7-based update, to the Galaxy Watch8. The rollout starts in Korea with the October 5, 2026 security patch and a 2GB download size.
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Wearables
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Fitbit Edge swim test
The Apple Watch Series 12 matched Speedo smart goggles down to the metre in a 1,400m swim. The Fitbit Edge did not — and offers no way to set pool length before jumping in.
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Audio
Headphones Apple and Samsung keep pushing AI — even though almost nobody wants it
Just 2% of Tom’s Guide readers say AI features matter in earbuds or headphones — and yet Apple, Samsung, and Soundcore keep shipping them anyway.
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Cameras
Sony A6700 camera for wildlife photography
The Sony A6700 + 70-350mm lens weighs just 1kg and delivers 105–525mm equivalent reach — making it a practical, hike-friendly option for wildlife photographers who prioritize mobility over absolute resolution or low-light headroom.
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Gadgets
Nintendo Switch 2 price: $500, and why you must not remove the screen film
Nintendo Switch 2 owners: leave the factory-applied film on. Do not peel it. Do not scratch at it. Do not try to lift a corner with your fingernail. It is not a shipping cover. It is not optional.
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Breaking
Audio
Edifier Hecate GT3 gaming earbuds launch in China for 265 yuan
Edifier has launched the Hecate GT3 wireless earbuds in China at 265 yuan ($40). They offer hybrid ANC up to -50dB, 12-hour earbud battery life, 48-hour total with case, Bluetooth 6.1, and gaming-specific low-latency tech and audio tuning.
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Audio
Lenovo Legion E510 RGB gaming earbuds drop to $48.99 on Amazon
Lenovo Legion E510 RGB gaming earbuds are $48.99 on Amazon in the US — down from $69.99, a $21 cut and the lowest price tracked in 2026.
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