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Neurable has released the Neurable One, a $499 brain-scanning headphone that tracks focus, mental processing, brain age and sleep effects. It is the company's first premium EEG headset without Master & Dynamic.
Audible introduced three new features that let listeners track characters, interact with story characters via generative AI, and view extra context about places in books, starting with Dracula and a small set of titles.
Amazon launched new Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with thinner designs, new colors and a $34.99 remote. The entry-level Kindle is available now; Paperwhite and Colorsoft are on preorder.
ServiceNow launched Flow, conversational interface that handles service desk requests via Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Exabeam released new AI features for its cloud New-Scale platform, recasting the Nova agent as a persistent investigator, and updated its on-premises LogRhythm SIEM with new data collectors, an OpenSearch migration and open-source agent tools.
Cloudflare has introduced Cloudflare Basin, a serverless data platform built on Apache Iceberg and its egress-free R2 storage, aiming to lower the cost of analytics infrastructure and move into a market led by Snowflake and Databricks.
Sienna Miller and Dominic West's legal drama War premieres Oct. 1 on HBO, with weekly episodes and international streaming via HBO Max, Sky Atlantic and Crave.
TechRadar article says Amazon has moved the power button on all new Kindles; author Lance Ulanoff says he feels vindicated. The supplied text offers no further product details.
Keurig unveiled Alta, a single-serve system that brews compressed coffee tablets called AltaRounds instead of plastic pods. The brewer still accepts K-Cups, and a $499.99 early access bundle ships in October.
Apple TV will debut seven titles in October, including the Everest drama "Tenzing" and the crime series "Nocturne," and added 13 classic films free for subscribers on October 1.
Legato has released Legato Frames, AI-powered hearing glasses for adults with up to moderate hearing loss. They start at $999 and use on-device processing, dual speakers, and Bluetooth streaming.
PS5 emulation tools are advancing on PC, with SharpEmu reporting playable games and KytyPS5 listing 134 titles.
Separate reports show managers using AI for performance feedback and cybercriminals using it to weaponize known software flaws faster, raising concerns about workplace decisions and patch urgency.
A leaker has posted images suggesting Apple's rumored smart home hub, known as 'HomePad,' could arrive in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight and Rose Pink, with a reported launch date of October 13.
The Verge calls Gears of War: E-Day a strong, brutal prequel arriving during a tumultuous period for Xbox.
Private Internet Access has added 15 VPN server locations, bringing its network to 170 locations across 104 countries and territories. The expansion includes first-time coverage in Cuba, Belarus, Myanmar and other markets, plus city-level servers in Naples and Tottenham.
Newegg has discounted the 16-inch XP-Pen Artist Pro Gen 2 drawing tablet to $369.99 from $599.99, a $230 saving, and added a $20 gift card with price protection through October 11, TechRadar reported.
TechRadar has published a 12-product list inspired by The Celebrity Traitors as the BBC One series returns for a second season, citing last year's winner Alan Carr and a David Olusoga comment.
OnePlus executive Li Jie Louis said on Weibo that the OnePlus 16 will carry a 9,000mAh battery, 1,700mAh more than the OnePlus 15 and nearly double the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone launches in China on October 12.
TechRadar reports that Google Home is rolling out new updates covering voice commands and app features, but the report does not detail specific changes, timing or device availability.
iGarden K70 pool cleaner is $550 off at $749.99 for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days as fall debris builds up.
Samsung's first Android XR smart glasses will launch in November, an official said, with pricing and an exact date still unknown.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association estimates AI-assisted hospital coding added $942 million in costs from 2023 to 2025, as hospitals and insurers clash over whether the technology improves documentation or drives higher bills.
TechRadar says Lego will retire several sets soon, including a Nightmare Before Christmas set and a Willy Wonka set.