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XGIMI Launches Horizon 30 Pro, Max and Ultra Max 4K/120Hz Google TV Projectors

XGIMI has launched the Horizon 30 Pro, Max and Ultra Max, three Google TV projectors with RGB triple-laser light, 4K/120Hz support and higher brightness. US pre-orders start at $1,899.

Products & Applications

Google Introduces Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 Wearable Between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch

Google unveiled the $179.99 Fitbit Edge, a wearable between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch, with preorders open ahead of October 27.

Products & Applications

TechRadar Drone Roundup Puts DJI on Top, Highlights Potensic Atom 3 as Budget Pick

TechRadar's latest drone roundup says DJI earned every five-star rating since early 2025, with the Mini 5 Pro taking the top spot, while the Potensic Atom 3 offers a lower-cost alternative.

Companies · Products & Applications

Beats Confirms Pokémon Collaboration With Beats Pill Teaser

Beats confirmed a Pokémon collaboration for its Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker with a teaser, after a Pikachu version appeared in Target social posts earlier this month.

Policy & Regulation · Products & Applications

Leaving Extension Cords Plugged In Turns Temporary Fixes Into Hazards, Engadget Reports

Engadget reports that extension cords should not serve as permanent wiring. Safety groups and the National Electrical Code warn that continuous use, covering, daisy-chaining or overloading can cause overheating, damage and fires.

Products & Applications

Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Requires New Accessories as Dimensions Differ From Standard iPhones

Engadget reports Apple's foldable iPhone Duo needs newly designed cases and screen protection because its dimensions differ from traditional iPhones. USB-C peripherals and many wireless chargers remain compatible, while some car mounts, lens accessories and older fitted cases do not.

Products & Applications · Cybersecurity · Companies

NordVPN Brings Message Protection to iOS and Launches Free HangUp Scam-Call Blocker

NordVPN has added Call and Message Protection to iOS and launched HangUp, a free standalone iPhone app for blocking spam calls. HangUp requires only a free Nord account, not a VPN subscription.

Products & Applications · Companies

Apple reportedly raises iPhone Duo supply-chain orders by 30% ahead of Friday pre-orders

Apple reportedly raised iPhone Duo supply-chain orders by 30% ahead of Friday pre-orders, with 2026 supply nearing 10 million units.

Products & Applications

Leak says T-Mobile T-Mix plans may launch Oct. 13–16 with limited perk flexibility

T-Mobile's T-Mix plans may launch Oct. 13–16, but leaked details say perks could be locked to quarterly windows.

Products & Applications

Open-Source Tool Brings P.T. to PC From Original PS4 Files

Open-source tool turns PS4 P.T. files into a playable PC build, preserving the cult horror demo with added features.

Products & Applications

Android Is Both Best and Worst Part of Googlebooks, Early Review Finds

Android-powered Googlebooks enable fast setup but face flaky phone links and uneven desktop app support, review says.

Products & Applications

TechRadar Comparison Outlines iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air Differences

TechRadar compares the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air, detailing their price gap, specs and design trade-offs as the Pro targets camera and battery performance while the Air focuses on a slim, light build.

Products & Applications · Companies

Google Forces Last Fitbit App Holdouts Onto Google Health

Google has made the switch from the Fitbit app to Google Health mandatory, prompting a non-dismissable update notice and complaints from users who say key tracking features have disappeared.

Products & Applications

Apple Indie Games Week Highlights Seven Titles as No Man's Sky Hits iPhone and iPad

Apple's App Store Indie Games Week spotlights seven indie titles, including No Man's Sky, launching on iPhone and iPad on October 28.

Autonomous Driving · Products & Applications

Adaptive Cruise Control Still Rests on Two Sensors as Studies Show Driver Overconfidence

Adaptive cruise control still depends on a front radar and a windshield camera, and studies show drivers using it, especially with lane centering, are more likely to speed and take their hands off the wheel.

Products & Applications

Apple Expected to Unveil New Apple TV 4K at Tuesday 'Welcome home' Event

A new Apple TV 4K is expected to debut Tuesday at Apple's 'Welcome home' event, the first refresh since 2022. Reported upgrades include an A19 chip, Siri AI, a microphone inside the box, an updated Siri Remote with a speaker, and the N1 wireless chip.

Products & Applications

CMF launches first Bluetooth speakers in two sizes starting at $59

CMF launched its first Bluetooth speakers in $59 and $109 models with customizable panels and IP68 rating.

Products & Applications

Kindles Often Outlast Amazon's Four-Year Support Window, but Store Cutoffs End Them

Amazon Kindles often keep working for a decade or more, yet software support cutoffs and aging batteries, not broken hardware, usually end their useful life.

Products & Applications

Leaker: A Built-In Cooling Fan Could Beat a Chip Upgrade on Next Android Flagships

A leaker says adding a fan to last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 sustains gaming performance better than moving to the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 alone, and that another Android brand is testing a fan in a Pro Max flagship.

Products & Applications · Companies · Large Language Models

Google Unveils Fitbit Edge at $179.99, Expands Health Features

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 hybrid tracker between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch, with a larger OLED screen, GPS, health sensors and a replaceable battery. It also announced Health Guardian updates, automatic activity tracking improvements and a Flo Health partnership.

Products & Applications · Companies · Markets

Mistlabs’ Ambi raises $26M and exits beta on Apple devices

Mistlabs has raised $26 million and launched its Ambi ambient AI app out of beta on Apple devices, offering real-time suggestions while leaving third-party disclosure questions unresolved.

Products & Applications

Engadget Publishes Guidance on Freeing a Stuck Ethernet Cable

Engadget outlines how to remove a jammed Ethernet connector by holding its locking tab and rocking it gently while pulling, and warns against pliers or brute force.

Products & Applications · Companies

Citroen Unveils Retro Electric 2 CV Concept at Paris Motor Show, Targeting 2028 Launch Near $15,000

Citroen unveiled a retro electric 2 CV concept at the Paris Motor Show 2026, targeting a 2028 launch near $15,000.

Products & Applications

Apple's Second-Generation iPhone Air Takes Shape With Second Camera, A20 Pro Chip and Spring 2027 Target

Apple is developing a second iPhone Air that would add a rear ultra-wide camera, a 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip and vapor chamber cooling. Bloomberg's latest reporting points to a spring 2027 launch alongside the base iPhone 18.