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Garmin launched the Enduro 4 and Approach S72, both available in the U.S. from October 9. The Enduro 4 adds doubled storage, faster maps, smarter power modes, and stamina tools while keeping the Enduro 3’s battery ratings and price level, according to Android Authority. The Approach S72 targets serious golfers with swing metrics and upgraded on-course features.
TechRadar's final Prime Day roundup backs WiiM hi-res multi-room speakers, citing discounts on WiiM Sound and Sound Lite.
Google launched Playground, a browser-based AI tool that creates playable games from text prompts for U.S. adults.
QbitAI reports that Utopai X, a video model from AI-native film studio Utopai Studios, ranked second on Artificial Analysis's latest text-to-video leaderboard, seven points behind Alibaba's Wan 3.0. The studio has launched the PAI production platform and slated three films for 2027 theatrical release.
Surfshark says it has integrated ML-DSA certificates into WireGuard for server authentication, completing what it calls the first fully post-quantum WireGuard implementation. The feature is live on iOS, macOS, and Windows.
TechRadar selected three Garmin watches and five Sennheiser audio deals as standout Amazon Prime Day offers in the US and UK, citing testing and current discounts.
A Kindle owner jailbroke a 2013 Paperwhite to run to-do lists, app shortcuts and a Pomodoro timer as a desk assistant, with source code promised on GitHub.
Mike Flanagan's Carrie miniseries streams globally on Prime Video October 7 with all episodes at launch.
9to5Mac reports that the 2026 fall Prime Day sale has less than 24 hours left, with discounts on AirPods, iPhone 18 Pro cases, Magic Keyboard, AirTag 2 and Anker charging gear.
Ultrahuman has teamed up with FibriCheck to launch Heart Scan, letting Ring Air and Ring Pro users run a 60-second heart rhythm check on demand. The feature is folded into the existing Atrial Fibrillation subscription and is available only in supported markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco on October 7, with CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Pavan Davuluri expected to detail the Surface Laptop Ultra, Nvidia RTX Spark and local AI for Windows.
Amazon's Prime Day sale cuts up to $300 off Breville coffee makers, and TechRadar's coffee reviewer highlights the Bambino Plus, Barista Express Impress and Barista Touch Impress. The sale ends at midnight on Oct. 7.
Meta's Muse personal agent is the top free app on Apple's iOS store and has helped lift the stock about 20% since launch, but the company still needs users to keep coming back once the novelty fades.
Samsung Wallet adds digital key support for select GM vehicles in the US and Canada, starting with certain Cadillac EVs.
TechRadar reports the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox controller is £57.99 at Amazon, down from £84.99, during Prime Day.
Amazon's Prime Day Lego sale discounts sets by up to 38%, with the Rivendell set at its lowest recorded price and several Harry Potter and Star Wars sets also reduced. The event ends tonight.
Android Authority reviewer picks Mudfish for gaming, citing non-expiring credits and lower ping, but no encryption.
Android Authority's battery tests found Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Fold 8 deliver solid but not leapfrogging endurance despite new silicon-carbon cells. The results suggest Apple's iPhone Duo will depend more on efficiency than battery capacity.
Jaguar unveils Type 01, a polarizing 1,000-hp electric GT with up to 400 miles of range and an expected $130,500 price.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, with discounts on Apple, Google and TCL devices, according to TechRadar.
Code in a new Galaxy Buds app release suggests Samsung will soon tell users to put overheating earbuds back in the charging case to cool down, contradicting years of official support guidance.
Amazon disabled Alexa AUX voice controls on older Echo speakers; line-in playback and app or Bluetooth controls remain.
LibreOffice will not add default AI features for now, citing privacy and security; users can install their own.
Sonos is rolling out app version 27.1, adding a music queue that survives input changes, search autocomplete and several features previously missing on Android.