Google opens preorders for Googlebook laptops on September 21. The flagship ChromeOS line features deep Android integration, Gemini Intelligence, and Android smartphone pairing. First-wave makers include Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo; prices not announced.
The GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS is a version of the Mission 1 Pro with an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds mount instead of a built-in lens. It keeps the original's body, screens and mounts and supports HyperSmooth with manual focal length adjustment, but offers only manual focus and is not waterproof.
ASUS unveiled the Ascent QN10 with Snapdragon X2 Elite and an 80 TOPS NPU for $1350–1700, Lenovo is preparing the ThinkCentre X Ultra with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and up to 128 GB of memory for $3700, and Acer announced the SFF RTX Spark with Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU. Apple will release the M6 Mac mini on September 22 from $900 with 5x AI acceleration.
Razer announced the one-handed Tartarus V2 Pro gaming keyboard for $200. It features updated optical switches, an analog TMR thumbstick, 31 programmable keys, and Snap Flex and Snap Tap functions.
The Circular Ring 2 smart ring can now estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure from ECG and PPG signals in about 60 seconds. It requires cuff calibration and recalibration every 30 days; the feature is free in the Circular app and is meant for trend tracking, not diagnosis.
On September 18, Apple will use 14 iPhone 18 Pro units to shoot unusual angles during the Giants-Dodgers game, including from the pitch clock, fence and batter's boxes. Eight devices will transmit video in real time over T-Mobile's private 5G network.
Apple updated its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max spec pages: the C2 modem is used worldwide, but the US iPhone 18 Pro Max has a Qualcomm modem. The reason is undisclosed; it is likely a Snapdragon X85. The C2 uses 15% less power and downloads faster than the C1X.
Sony RX10 V is a bridge superzoom with a 24–600 mm lens, 1-inch stacked 20 MP sensor, 4K 120p 10-bit video, and burst shooting up to 30 fps. Announced in July 2026, nine years after Mark IV, price increased from $1700 to ~$2400.
PC Gamer tested the 35-liter HP Omen 35L gaming PC with Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5-6000 and 1TB SSD. It costs $3199.99 (£2599.99) and hits 99 fps in Avatar and 132 fps in Baldur's Gate 3 at 1440p.
First reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrived ahead of sales starting September 18. Reviewers highlight the S11 chip with faster Siri AI, more frequent heart rate and HRV measurement, a Readiness app without a subscription, and up to 48 hours of battery life on the Ultra 4.
LG released the UltraGear 25G590B, the first gaming monitor with a 1000Hz refresh rate at 1080p (up to 1100Hz overclocked). The 25-inch IPS panel with 400 nits, 1ms response and DisplayHDR 400 costs $999/£899; full refresh rate requires DisplayPort 2.1.
Acer released the Swift Air 14 laptop for $699 with an Intel Core 5 320 processor, 8 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. It features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, up to 16 hours of battery life, and a 14-inch 1920x1200 IPS display at 120 Hz.
Philips introduced the 34-inch ultrawide Evnia 34M2C8600P gaming monitor with 5th-gen QD-OLED, 3440×1440 resolution, 280 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms response time. It goes on sale in October 2026 for £779, featuring KVM, 90W USB-C, and Ambiglow lighting.
Valve explained that Half-Life: Alyx is included with Steam Frame because of difficulties running existing games on the headset's ARM processor. Developers focused on Steam catalog compatibility rather than a new VR game.
Snap has begun sales of its new AR glasses priced at $2400, but according to Telecoms, the advertising campaign appears desperate. Other product details are not disclosed in the text.
Bose introduced open-ear Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) without active noise cancellation. Sport Open launch October 15 for $199, Ultra Open (2nd Gen) October 1 for $299. Both support Bluetooth 5.4, Multipoint, and Speech Clarity technology.
A vivo X500 prototype (V2609A) was tested in Geekbench 6.7.1, scoring 2694 single-core and 7770 multi-core. The device runs on a MediaTek chip — likely Dimensity 9600M or Dimensity 9500 — with 12 GB RAM and Android 17 with OriginOS 7. While the X500 Pro and Pro Max will get Dimensity 9600 Pro, the standard version uses a weaker chip to reduce price. The lineup premieres in China on September 21.
The Quantified Scientist tested the Huawei Watch D3 with an inflatable wrist cuff for blood pressure. About 80% of readings fell within 10 mm Hg of reference monitors, but systolic pressure proved less reliable, especially with hypertension.
Xiaomi is teasing the 18 Pro series, confirming the return of the rear screen. Leaks point to a 6.9-inch 120 Hz LTPO OLED, a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, LPDDR6 memory and a triple camera with two 200MP sensors. A China launch is expected in September 2026, with no price announced yet.
Tests confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro supports fast charging to 50% in 15 minutes. The technology is likely tied to the new SPR AVS standard.
Blogger Dave2D found that the under-display Face ID in the iPhone 18 Pro Max works unreliably with matte screen protectors: the matte texture scatters the IR pattern. With a clear protector or none, the issue does not occur; Apple has not commented.
ASUS began shipping the Ascent QN10, the first consumer mini PC on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite platform with an 80-TOPS Hexagon NPU for local AI tasks. The 0.7-liter chassis offers up to 32 GB LPDDR5x, up to 2 TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 get a new Health Sensing System with redesigned electrodes, photodiodes and green LEDs. Heart rate is measured every 5 seconds even during movement, with accuracy above rivals per a study of 1,000+ participants. Series 12 comes in aluminum, titanium and ceramic.
The Verge published a review of Apple Watch Series 12: design unchanged, but inside is a new S11 chip with a secure enclave for audio processing and a redesigned sensor array. Heart rate is now measured every 5 seconds instead of 5 minutes, charging from 20 to 64% takes 20 minutes, and some AI features will arrive later this fall.
DJI released the SDR Transmission II wireless video transmission system for professional multicamera shoots. In TX mode, it transmits 4K 60 fps HDR at 50 Mbps up to 4 km with latency from 35 ms. Prices: transceivers from €349/£309, a two-unit kit from €629/£559; no US sales yet.
CNET tested the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus ultra-short-throw projector at $3800: 3LCD with laser, rated 4000 lumens, measured 2136 in accurate mode and 3688 at maximum. Contrast 1430:1, Bose audio, three HDMI and Google TV; detail slightly behind DLP competitors.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review highlights the S11 chip, a redesigned 32-lobe heart rate sensor, up to 50 hours of battery life and a new Readiness score. Price is $799, with sales starting September 18, 2026.
Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, a rugged smartwatch with a 1.92-inch OLED display, S11 chip, 5G and Apple Intelligence. It tracks heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure, body temperature and altitude, with battery life up to 2.08 days.
Apple started selling the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in India. Pro prices range from 164,900 rupees for 256GB to 314,900 rupees for 2TB; Pro Max from 179,900 to 329,900 rupees. Both models get the A20 Pro chip and a dedicated camera control button.
At The Brief event in Gurgaon, Samsung presented its True Home Companion concept and the Bespoke AI 2026 lineup. The Family Hub refrigerator with AI Vision and Gemini recognizes food and suggests recipes, air conditioners with AI Energy Mode save up to 30% energy, and washing machines detect fabric type.
