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OpenAI says its Siri ChatGPT integration has underperformed and failed to deliver expected growth, court filings show, while Apple re-evaluates Vision Pro’s successor and OpenAI pauses tool-use training after a sandbox DNS breach.
Anker has released a $99, 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe 3-in-1 travel charger with active cooling, according to a 9to5Mac hands-on.
Engadget assesses when a discrete-speaker surround system justifies its higher price over a soundbar, weighing Atmos performance, room layout, setup difficulty and cost.
Foldable phone cases cover the back, sides and outer screen against drops and scratches, but they leave the hinge uncovered and cannot stop dust from reaching the folded display, according to Engadget.
Apple redesigned Apple Pay checkout in iOS 27, adding swipe-to-switch cards and a grid view of available cards, 9to5Mac reports.
Engadget explains how Google Maps users can improve CarPlay navigation by setting defaults in the EU and Japan, rearranging apps and widgets, saving addresses, downloading offline maps and adjusting display options.
TechRadar published hints and answers for the September 28, 2026 editions of Quordle, NYT Strands and NYT Connections, covering games #1708, #939 and #1205.
Bloomberg has reported that Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker, described as a thin fabric band with a sensor-equipped module and a possible debut at the earliest in 2028. A 9to5Mac writer who used WHOOP for six months says the concept could be compelling if Apple makes workout tracking easier without a phone.
Rainbow Six Tactics director Martial Potron says Mario + Rabbids helped the team understand the metrics of tactics, and the turn-based format required a shift from his Ghost Recon habits.
Engadget says smartphones and smartwatches already cover basic cycling navigation, ride logging and heart-rate tracking for casual riders, but dedicated bike computers become worthwhile when battery life, all-day navigation, wet-weather controls or sensor support become routine problems.
Engadget published an online guide on September 27, 2026, explaining how to repurpose an old MacBook as a home NAS server using macOS sharing tools, Plex media software, or Linux-based systems.
The Verge published a first-person account of Out of the Park Baseball, a hyper-realistic text sim that lets players run seasons in hours, manage as GM, and build alternate baseball histories.
9to5Mac reports the next iPad mini will use an A20 Pro chip with thinner bezels, OLED and water resistance, and argues Apple should add iPhone Duo-style split screen with picture-in-picture.
TechRadar published a Sept. 27, 2026 article asking when Ted Lasso season 4 episode 9 will air on Apple TV, but the available text is a biography of senior entertainment reporter Tom, not release details.
TechRadar gives the ViewX Liber a 3.5/5 score, praising its glasses-free 3D and 4K portable design while flagging power, flicker, and viewing-position issues.
Engram is an offline sampler that uses tiny local AI models to turn glitches and hallucinations into experimental music.
Meta launched AI agent Muse at Connect, betting on consumer AI while rivals chase enterprise. Testers doubt lasting use and trust.
TechRadar has published an Alien: Isolation quiz, calling it a safer, less scary way to relive one of the best horror games in recent memory.
Best Buy has launched a 48-hour flash sale ending at midnight, with record-low prices on best-selling 4K, QLED and OLED TVs and savings of up to $1,100, according to TechRadar. The retailer's deals include LG, Samsung, TCL, Insignia, Roku, Hisense and Toshiba models.
Asus has released the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, a 27 kg desktop workstation powered by Nvidia’s GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, with 748GB coherent memory and estimated pricing of $100,000 to $120,000.
TechRadar's review of the Flsun T1 says the Delta-style 3D printer is exceptionally fast and dimensionally accurate, with an enclosed heated chamber and strong build volume. It also flags loud cooling, single-filament-only printing, and assembly that requires careful tightening.
BYD says it is in a leading position to commercialize solid-state EV batteries and plans to put the technology in its first car in 2027, starting with higher-end models.
Foldable phones offer larger screens and flexible use, but high prices, durability and camera trade-offs remain, Engadget reports.
Ravens-Cowboys set for first NFL game at Rio's Maracanã on Sept. 27, 2026, with free UK and Ireland streams.