Xiaomi officially announced the upcoming launch of its flagship Xiaomi 18 Pro series in China—expected by the end of the month. The teaser showed the back panel with an updated secondary screen and triple camera; details promised tomorrow.
TP-Link under the Tapo brand released the Doorbell Pro D260 with 4K resolution, 180° field of view, and local data processing without a subscription. Sales start August 31 at $200, battery lasts up to 180 days, and there's a microSD slot up to 512 GB.
Caesars Palace, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, UK pub chains Wetherspoons and Soho House, and courts in New York, California, and Wisconsin have banned Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses due to risks of covert recording and data transmission, including card counting in casinos. Meanwhile, Meta opened a Meta Lab store in Houston and plans five more US locations.
Dell has released the 39-inch curved Alienware AW3926QW gaming monitor in Ireland with 5K resolution and a four-layer RGB tandem OLED panel. Peak HDR brightness is 1300 nits, refresh rate 165 Hz (up to 330 Hz in FHD Esports Mode), response time 0.03 ms, price €1188.18.
Reviews of the Huawei Watch 6 (46mm) at £399.99 have been published — a HarmonyOS 7 smartwatch with a 1.38-inch LTPO AMOLED at 3500 nits, sapphire glass, X-Tap sensor and IP69/5 ATM protection. Main pros are build, fast charging and health features; cons are screen glare and few third-party apps.
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro battery (SM-S957) appeared in India's BIS database under number EB-BS957CBY. Expected: 5200 mAh capacity, 60W charging, a 6.47-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X on M16 material, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or Exynos 2700 chips depending on region. Release is early 2027, with the lineup getting four models for the first time.
Apple introduced the Readiness app for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 — a 0–10 readiness score based on activity, Vitals metrics and sleep. It works only on the new watches with the updated sensor system; pre-orders start at $399 and $799, release on 18 September.
A Trusted Reviews review criticizes Live Rewind and Siri Recap in Audio Intelligence on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: the watch records fragments of conversations and creates AI summaries stored for up to 7 days. Apple says audio is not stored, with encryption and a sound signal on activation, but responsibility for bystanders' privacy falls on the watch owner.
Sony announced full-frame telephoto lenses FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS weighing 994 g and 995 g, the lightest in their class. Prices are $2699 and $3699, preorders open, shipping from October 8.
SimpliSafe introduced the wired Video Doorbell Series 2 for $199.99 with 2K resolution, 10x zoom, and 150° field of view. It works with the Active Guard Outdoor Protection service from $49.99 per month, where AI and human operators monitor for suspicious activity and can speak through the camera.
AppleInsider compared the cameras of the first foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro before shipments begin. The Duo has four cameras: 48MP Fusion Main (26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift stabilization), 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide like the 18 Pro, 12MP front and under-display FaceTime; the 18 Pro has 48MP with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4.0 and 18MP Center Stage.
Samsung explained how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 became the lightest foldable smartphone in the series — 201 grams at 4.5 mm thickness. It was helped by improvements to Flex Titanium, the titanium back panel and hinge, new materials, and a revision of about 270 parts and 180 auxiliary elements.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg listed expected Apple products: by year-end, a MacBook Pro with touchscreen, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, and an updated iMac with M6 in new colors. HomePad timing remains uncertain, while iPhone Air 2, iPad Air with OLED, and others are pushed to 2026.
According to a leak, Apple will release a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, built on a 2nm process, this fall. The chip will have 12-core CPU and GPU and a dual 16-core neural engine, doubling AI performance compared to M5.
Voicemod introduced Key Pocket, a compact device that changes voice in real time on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. The gadget works as an external audio bridge via USB-C and is compatible with consoles including Switch 2 and Meta Quest. Price is $99.90 standalone or $129.90 bundled with a lifetime Voicemod Pro license.
Segway introduced the compact MUXI Pro cargo e-bike with a 9-speed electronic drivetrain and automatic shifting. A 750 W motor with 80 Nm torque and a 716 Wh battery provide up to 117 km of range and speeds up to 45 km/h. US sales start September 22 at $1999.99.
Vivo revealed details of the Watch 6: an aerospace-grade TC4 titanium alloy body and sapphire crystal glass, BlueOS, a slim body and expanded running support. The launch with the X500 series and Buds Clip (5.2g) earbuds takes place September 21 in China.
Apple detailed Audio Intelligence in Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: microphone audio is processed in the isolated Secure Exclave component of the S11 chip, and audio is not stored or accessible even to Apple. Siri Recap and Live Rewind require an iPhone 16 or newer with Secure Exclave.
Nothing Phone (4b) is the most affordable smartphone in the lineup at €329. In testing, the screen did not reach the claimed 2000 nits (maximum 1160 cd/m²), the main camera is limited in low light, but the 5200 mAh battery provides long battery life. It is available only with 128 GB of storage and no microSD.
Google announced that Googlebook laptops with hybrid Android and ChromeOS and Gemini features will be available for pre-order on September 21. Devices are positioned as premium, expected price $700–1000, with partners Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
Valve considered developing a new VR game for the Steam Frame headset but decided to focus on running Half-Life: Alyx in standalone mode. According to engineers, porting Alyx helped find and fix many bugs and performance issues useful for the entire platform.
A review of the Poco F9 Ultra has been released — a smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 6.9-inch OLED screen with up to 185 Hz, 8050 mAh battery, 200 MP camera and 2.1 audio system with Bose subwoofer. Price starts at $799, but the chip is the same as the 2025 F8 Ultra.
Leaks detail the Vivo X500 Pro Max flagship: an 8000mAh battery, 200MP periscope telephoto, 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+ and a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chip. Expected India price is 119,999 to 139,990 rupees, with launch possibly in October or November.
OpenAI's first consumer device is a donut-shaped speaker the size of a hockey puck with no screen, featuring moving parts, light, microphones and a camera. According to Bloomberg, it will cost $300-400, launch in 2027, and was designed by Jony Ive's studio LoveFrom.
Realme announced a limited Harry Potter edition of the Realme 16 Pro. The smartphone will feature a Dimensity 7300 Max chip, a 7000 mAh battery with 80W charging, and a triple camera with a 200MP sensor. Sales start on September 21.
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Ultra 4 alongside the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. The design and 49mm titanium case remain unchanged, but inside is a new S11 chip based on A20 Pro, a redesigned health sensor system, and Apple Intelligence features. Background heart rate is measured every 5 seconds—60 times more often than Ultra 3—and heart rate variability 24 times more often.
CNET published first impressions of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset, which combines Steam Deck and VR headset functions, supports Half-Life: Alyx, and features a modular design, passthrough cameras, and a multi-sensor controller.
Insider Evan Blass published a render of a Samsung tablet with the date October 7, the expected announcement date for the Galaxy Tab S12, S12+, and S12 Ultra lineup. No official specs, price, or date have been confirmed.
Data in the Buds Manager app revealed Samsung Galaxy Buds On (formerly Galaxy Buds Able) clip-style earbuds. They are expected to offer head gesture controls, Volume Boost and Auto Volume, and Gemini and Bixby activation by voice or touch. Launch date unconfirmed: rumors point to October 2026 or 2027.
CNET published a review of AirPods 5: external design unchanged, but Apple improved internal components and lowered the price of the higher-end version. Improvements noted in noise cancellation, sound, and Siri gesture controls.
