TechCrunch AI reports a growing field of AI agents that work through iMessage, SMS and other messaging apps, handling tasks from scheduling to reservations as startups raise funding and expand capabilities.
Engadget explains how to spot a worn Apple Pencil tip, when to replace it and what new tips cost.
Neko Health, co-founded by Spotify's David Ek, has launched in New York with a $500 one-hour body scan and a 300,000-person global waitlist.
TechRadar drives the Peugeot E-208 GTi and Kia EV4 GT, finding the electric hot-hatch formula alive with 278bhp, a 233-mile range and sub-£35,000 pricing.
Every Thunderbolt port on a modern Mac is a USB-C port, but not every USB-C port carries Thunderbolt. According to Engadget, the gap shows up in data speeds, guaranteed features, monitor support and price.
At the Gran Turismo World Series in Singapore, Xiaomi and Gran Turismo announced that Xiaomi Vision GT will join GT7 in October as the first Chinese-brand VGT, alongside GT's first electric driving tutorial using the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Xiaomi Vision GT.
MacPaw launches Leebry, a Work AI platform for IT teams to automate support, access changes and source-linked answers.
Google Wallet is now the app that stores cards, passes and other digital items, while Google Pay is the payment-processing feature that uses those cards online and for NFC tap-to-pay on Android devices, according to Engadget.
Engadget reports that budget soundbars, some under $200, are among the cheapest ways to bring Dolby Atmos to a television, though many rely on virtual processing instead of upward-firing drivers.
A TechRadar hands-on at Tokyo Game Show 2026 shows Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance taking hunters into interconnected sky islands with new Araketa and Teostra quests, the Boost Bracer, and wind traversal.
Google has announced Googlebooks, premium Android/Linux laptops with Gemini Intelligence and high-end Intel or Qualcomm chips, according to TechRadar. The report compares their $899-$1,299 pricing with Chromebooks, which average $300-$400, and notes a pricing discrepancy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1246, allowing local penalties for robotaxi companies whose vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes during emergencies. The law requires on-site incident technicians, US-based remote drivers, outage notifications and response-time reporting, and takes effect July 1, 2028.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission will meet Sunday afternoon with the heads of banks and financial firms hit by recent hacking-related information leaks, moving the session up from Wednesday as the damage spread.
Apple Music offers lossless streaming and EQ, but lossless is off by default and must be enabled on each device. Bluetooth support and equalizer access differ between iOS and Android.
Engadget weighs YouTube TV's $82.99 monthly value, citing sports perks, channel losses and alternatives.
High-tech vehicles are raising repair costs for U.S. shops and drivers, as computers, software and ADAS calibration add thousands in expenses, CNBC reports.
The Verge says video glasses finally make 3D movies compelling, but high-quality 3D copies remain hard to buy or stream.
Engadget's October 3 indie roundup leads with Star Wars: Galactic Racer, set for October 6, and also covers Sifu on mobile, Coffee Stain showcase news and Toem 2.
Engadget reported on Oct. 3, 2026, that the Nintendo 3DS remains appealing for portability and its game library, but rising used prices, closed online services and costly physical games make it a harder purchase for first-time buyers.
Engadget published a guide on Oct. 3, 2026, describing how old Android phones can be repurposed as kitchen displays, smart-home panels, offline GPS devices, monitors and gaming handhelds.
iQiyi and Changxin Media's AIGC-produced web film series "Soul Ferry: Floating Life Dreams" passed 10 million yuan in cumulative revenue share on Oct. 3, two days after its third installment launched, Leiphone reported.
Apple deals: $500 off 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, AirTag 2 at $24, Beats 360 offers, HomeKit and charger discounts.
A study in The Lancet Oncology estimates 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections, about 12 percent of all cases, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Tesla's Cybercab has logged a month of paid driverless rides in Austin with 169 vehicles authorized in Texas, drawing mixed rider reviews as Waymo expands and NHTSA seeks safety answers.