Snap partnered with Nvidia, Amazon Web Services and Salesforce to promote its $2195 Specs AR glasses to enterprises. It also introduced the Specs Intelligence AI assistant for the glasses, iPhone and Mac, with a free tier and paid levels.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max charges from 0 to 50% in 15 minutes and reaches 100% in 55 minutes, with peak power of 52W versus 35W on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The device uses a 2nm chip and a higher-capacity battery.
A review of the Steam Frame, Valve's second VR headset, has been published. The device combines standalone operation with PC game streaming, weighs 435 g and costs $1060, $460 more than the Quest 3. It targets experienced users willing to adjust settings.
A leak of carbon footprint data confirmed that Dell's Googlebook laptop will be named XPS Googlebook DX13267 with codename Mica. The device weighs 1.1 kg with a 13.4-inch screen and is positioned as premium; service life is 4 years. Dell is also preparing more affordable models on Snapdragon X Plus for $599–799.
Gizmodo analysis suggests Steam Frame's modular design with PCI-E slot for accessories and third-party development could support the VR market. It notes the $1060 price, Sony's weak interest in PSVR2 and closure of studios Polyarc and Vertigo Games.
The Chinese version of the Xiaomi 18 Pro (model M154FF) appeared on Geekbench with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip: 3619 points in single-core and 11,842 in multi-core. The listing shows 16 GB RAM and HyperOS 4 on Android 17.
Pixel Watch 5 owners complain that Gemini does not respond to queries: the chatbot returns 'I'm just a speech/text model' or 'I can't fulfill the request.' Even simple tasks like setting a timer fail. The cause of the failure is unknown.
For Porsche Motorsport's 75th anniversary, Hedley Studios released the officially licensed electric replica of the Porsche 550 Spyder — the 550 J. The two-seat EV, 80% the size of the original with a carbon-fiber body and a 48-volt powertrain producing 8 kW (16 kW in the RS version), will be limited to 250 units priced from £69,500, with deliveries from spring 2027.
Apple introduced Apple Reference Image mode for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: the camera signs pixel data immediately after capture, before software processing. The file is stored on-device and processed in Private Cloud Compute with RSA-3072 and ML-DSA-87 signatures.
Apple's first foldable smartphone has drawn market attention to design trade-offs: weight, thickness, and component miniaturization are becoming key criteria for buyers and competitors.
Samsung introduced its Bespoke AI 2026 home appliance lineup in India with Google Gemini integration. The Family Hub refrigerator with a 32-inch screen and AI Vision camera offers video recipes, while the WindFree Pro air conditioner reduces energy consumption by up to 30%. Prices: refrigerator — 400,690 rupees, air conditioner — 69,990 rupees.
Tom's Guide tested iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max battery life: 16 hours 17 minutes and 18 hours 27 minutes of web browsing. Gains over iPhone 17 Pro were 6.1%, and only 3.1% over 17 Pro Max, despite the 2nm A20 Pro chip.
HiSense introduced the RoamView portable TV with a 32-inch 4K 60Hz touchscreen. It runs Android, has a built-in 10-hour battery, 128GB storage, and a wheeled stand. It is expected later this year at $2000.
Apple has started selling a new version of its Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) for $29 that delivers up to 10W instead of 5W. Faster charging works only with Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: in 15 minutes they get 12 and 18 hours of battery life, respectively.
Neolix autonomous vans serve as mobile vending machines in Wuhan parks and tourist zones, where buyers wave, scan a QR code and receive a drink. Customers include Cainiao (Alibaba), JD.com and Meituan-Dianping; the category has operated in controlled zones since 2019.
iFixit tore down the AirPods 4 and rated their repairability 0 out of 10, the lowest score. The case opens only when heated to 110 °C, the battery is soldered to a flex cable, and Apple sells no parts or repair guides. By comparison, Fairbuds scored 10/10 and Galaxy Buds Live 8/10.
Apple Watch Series 12 goes on sale Friday, but despite the same display size, the case is wider, noticeably increasing the bezels around the screen. Apple did not mention this change in its announcement. The watch features a new Health Sensing system and S11 chip.
Apple is preparing to release a Mac mini with the M6 chip, which significantly outperforms the first M1 model. In Geekbench 7, single-core score rose from 2187 to 4071, multi-core from 8588 to 22783 (+165%), and graphics may improve by 270%.
Honor and German camera maker ARRI created the ARRI Look Cinematic Video filter set for the upcoming Magic9 series. The filters apply with one tap and adjust color grading to match specific ARRI cameras, with color temperature adjustment also available. The Magic9 series will be presented on September 28.
Snap held a presentation in Los Angeles where it officially launched standalone Specs AR glasses at $2195. CEO Evan Spiegel calls the device a 'wearable computer' rather than AI glasses and promises less dependence on a smartphone.
On September 7, 2026, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, its first foldable smartphone with a wide, short body instead of the narrow Mix Fold. Sales in China began September 10 at a starting price of 10,999 yuan; international launch date not announced.
Apple revealed AirPods 5 specs with a wireless charging case: it is compatible with MagSafe but does not attach magnetically. Weight is 32.3 g (34.7 g with case), up to 5 hours with ANC and up to 22 hours with the case.
Honor teased its WIN gaming tablet and opened preorders. It is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a built-in fan reduces temperature by more than 10°C; the full announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
Haier is entering the UK and European TV market with a focus on the premium segment. It has already launched its first QLED lineup in Britain, is preparing Mini LED and considering OLED, with TV audio tuned by British manufacturer KEF.
According to tipster @WalleGalaxy, Samsung will rework image processing on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, replacing aggressive sharpening and cool tones with warm natural colors. Expected updates include a new Log profile and APV codec, plus a triple camera with 200 MP, 50 MP ultrawide and 50 MP 5x periscope.
Panasonic announced the full-frame Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 lens for L-Mount: 40.9mm long, 142g, dust and splash resistant. Price is $499, sales start in October alongside firmware 2.1 for the Lumix S9.
Panasonic announced free firmware updates for S1II, S1IIE, S1RII, and S9 cameras starting October 13. The S1II series fixes shutter lag when shooting with an external flash, and the S9 gains new MP4 (Lite) modes and Lumix Flow app support.
Apple is updating Photographic Styles in iOS 27: adding texture and grain settings, as well as manual aperture, shutter speed, and white balance controls in the Camera app. The new features will come to iPhone 16, 17, and iPhone Air, not just iPhone 18 Pro.
iQOO confirmed that the Pad Ultra tablet will debut on September 29 alongside the iQOO 16. It is a gaming tablet 5.74 mm thick and weighing 298 g with a built-in 30×30×3.5 mm fan (up to 14,500 RPM), an 8.8" OLED screen, and an expected Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip.
Samsung will update OLED panels in the Galaxy S27 lineup for the first time in three years: Ultra and Pro models will get M16 material with higher brightness, energy efficiency, and durability, while S27 and S27 Plus get improved M14. Announcement expected in early 2027.
