TechCapsules

Google released an official teaser for the Fitbit Edge tracker, confirming its launch on October 12. The teaser, posted on Twitter/X and Instagram, highlights the new “Edge” branding and a metal chassis, continuing the “Canyon” color scheme from the Pixel Watch 5. Leaks suggest a 7‑day battery, Gemini integration, and iPhone support. The device is expected to retail around $180, positioned between the screen‑less Fitbit Air and the $400 Pixel Watch 5.

At the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, China’s first astronaut Yang Liwei announced that the Chinese space station will serve as a global research platform. He outlined plans for international cooperation in scientific research, astronaut training, flight opportunities, and science education. Yang highlighted the successful training of two Pakistani astronaut candidates and announced that the station will welcome its first foreign astronaut in the second half of the year, with a Pakistani payload specialist on a [...]

Sabi, a San Francisco startup, secured a $50 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Accel, Initialized Capital, DST Global, Collaborative Fund, Ascend, and former OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil. The company is developing a non‑invasive brain‑AI interface that fits inside a standard baseball cap. Sensors embedded in the cap read neural signals through hair without gel, surgery, or scalp contact, translating imagined speech and intent into AI commands. Sabi’s custom EEG chip is highly power‑efficient, enabling [...]

Linkind has released a Matter‑compatible outdoor smart plug that splits a single outdoor outlet into two sockets while adding app‑based control for remote on/off, scheduling, and integration with major smart home ecosystems. The plug is priced at $23 and is marketed as a convenient solution for expanding outdoor power options without additional wiring. It supports Matter, enabling seamless communication with devices from leading brands such as Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. The product is available [...]

Hi3D is an AI‑powered platform that transforms 2D images into ready‑to‑print 3D models. Leveraging Math Magic’s Sparc3D and Ultra3D engines, the system accepts single or multiple image uploads, generating geometry, textures, and detailed surfaces at up to 2048³ resolution. Users can edit, split, and prepare models for multicolor printing or 3D relief creation without learning complex modeling tools. The platform targets beginners, game artists, product designers, and educators, offering a streamlined workflow from concept to physical or [...]

Sony has sold 419 VR‑ and XR‑related patents to Meta, according to a ZDNet Korea report. The portfolio includes 43 U.S. filings covering head‑mounted displays and other core VR technologies. The sale comes just three and a half years after the launch of PlayStation VR 2, amid ongoing supply shortages and limited software support for the headset. Sony has not officially discontinued PSVR 2, but the transaction suggests the company may deprioritize new VR hardware. Meta, which recently cut [...]

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram have seen a surge of AI‑generated videos depicting homeless children stealing bread and being threatened with arrest unless viewers like and follow the posts. The clips, posted by accounts such as “Emotional Tots” and “Tiny Miracle,” dramatize a child pleading for help while an officer demands social media engagement to avoid jail. Meta initially withheld a response, later removing two flagged accounts but leaving a third active. The company stated it will remove [...]

Frances Haugen attended the world premiere of her documentary The Social Reckoning at Regal Union Square in New York on October 4, 2026. The film dramatizes her whistleblowing experience at Meta, featuring a fictionalized version of Zuckerberg portrayed by Jeremy Strong. Haugen, a former CNBC tech‑policy reporter, hopes the movie will inspire other tech workers to consider whistleblowing. She believes the film’s emotional impact could prompt Meta’s leadership to reflect on their platform’s effects, especially on young users. The [...]