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Engadget says mesh Wi-Fi systems hide antennas because mesh networks already fill coverage gaps, while internal omnidirectional antennas aid handovers and design.
The Document Foundation says LibreOffice will not add AI features for the foreseeable future, keeping default installs offline and allowing AI only through optional extensions.
Turtle Beach's Switch 2 Rematch controller drops to £24.97 in the UK and $51.99 in the US. Engadget also lists cheaper alternatives to Nintendo's $90 Pro Controller.
Apple is expected to introduce a major MacBook Pro redesign as soon as October or November, adding an OLED display, its first touchscreen Mac, a Dynamic Island and a lighter body.
Android Authority reports CMF Buds 2 are on Amazon for $29, $20 off the $49 recommended retail price, with ANC, spatial audio, IP55 protection and up to 55 hours of battery life.
Leaks detail Google's Fitbit Edge, including reported pricing, a 1.34-inch OLED screen, sensors and battery life.
Bluesky has applied for the .bsky domain suffix, a move that could shorten user handles.
NetApp is promoting a unified data infrastructure strategy that aims to make decades-old enterprise data usable for AI where it already sits, including a planned fully managed storage service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure due within 12 months.
Android Authority reports Amazon cut the Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 router to $44.99, a 44% discount and this year's lowest price.
Pinterest launched Beauty Guides, an AI feature that turns saved hair and nail Pins into salon-ready instructions, including terminology, timing, price ranges and upkeep details.
Google DeepMind Chief AI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim tells CNBC she is focused on preparing workers, schools and communities for AI, urging people to start using the technology and calling for earlier AI education.
Estonia host Iceland in Tallinn in Nations League C4 on Oct 6, with free streams in Estonia and UEFA.tv, and VPN access.
Amazon's October sale brought the first discount on the Apple Watch Series 12 and lower prices on the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 phones, while Garmin launched the Enduro 4 and Approach S72 on the same day.
SteelSeries and KontrolFreek, working with Epic Games, released ten officially licensed Fortnite accessories on October 6, 2026, from $14.99 thumb grips to $219.99 Peely-themed earbuds, each SteelSeries item bundling an in-game cosmetic code.
TechRadar picks six Amazon October Prime Day portable hi-fi deals from Astell & Kern, Fosi, Activo and iFi.
Beta code hints at new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features next week, including Apple Intelligence and Siri surround sound.
A leaker has posted video of iPhone Duo's Quick Look PDF viewer running in a new two-page mode, giving an early look at the feature before the device's October launch following its September unveiling.
JBL's $1,800 PartyBox Ultimate 2 speaker offers 1,500 watts, a built-in light show, karaoke vocal removal and Wi-Fi 6.
Apple is reported to have more than seven new products slated for October, beginning with a home device refresh on October 13 that centers on Siri AI, followed by new Macs, the foldable iPhone Duo and an upgraded iPad mini.
Netflix subscribers can access more than 80 iPhone and iPad games at no extra cost, with no ads or in-app purchases, including on the $8.99 Standard with ads tier, according to 9to5Mac.
Engadget explains when renting an ISP gateway for $10 to $20 a month makes sense and when buying your own modem and router is cheaper and more flexible.
Amazon fall Prime Day cuts prices on Apple, Nothing, TCL, Soundcore, and Turtle Beach gear.
TDM's Neo headphones, which roll up into a Bluetooth speaker, are now on sale in the US for $249.
Spotify is expanding Music Quiz to cover more than 2,000 artists, rolling out the trivia feature to Premium subscribers in 11 countries and letting listeners share results.