Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in Maui unveiled a new generation of mobile silicon aimed at “agentic‑centric” AI experiences. CEO Cristiano Amon announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, both built on a 2 nm process and featuring an Oryon CPU that Qualcomm claims is the first mobile core to reach 5 GHz. The Extreme variant is billed as 13 % faster CPU, 44 % faster GPU and 35 % faster NPU than its predecessor, capable of 8K‑60 fps video and running AI models with up to 30 billion [...]

The article reviews a range of iPhone accessories that enhance photography and videography. It highlights Moment’s specialist lenses, including macro and anamorphic options, and notes the need for compatible cases or mounts. ShiftCam’s ProGrip adds a hand‑grip, trigger button, and built‑in power bank for steadier shots. SmallRig’s All‑In‑One Video Kit supplies dual grips, a 360‑degree tripod, cardioid mic, cold shoes, and cables for serious mobile production. SeaLife Sport offers a dedicated underwater housing for iPhones. Each product [...]

The article explains how to record a phone’s screen on both Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. For Pixel users, it details accessing the Quick Settings panel, selecting the Screen Recorder widget, configuring options such as touch visibility, selfie‑camera overlay, audio sources, and full or app‑specific recording before starting. For Galaxy users, it describes a two‑step swipe to reveal the Screen Recorder icon, choosing full or partial screen, audio settings, and touch display, then starting the recording [...]

Apple added landscape support to TestFlight and integrated it with the resizable iPhone Mirroring window introduced in macOS 27 Golden Gate. The update, TestFlight 4.4.0, changes the app list from a single column to two columns in landscape and places app and developer panels side by side beneath testing sections. macOS 27 Golden Gate, released earlier this month, allows the Mirroring window to be resized to additional aspect ratios, a feature many linked to Apple’s upcoming foldable [...]

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL was pitted against the $2,500 OM SYSTEM OM‑3 Astro mirrorless camera equipped with a fast 12 mm f/2 Olympus lens to evaluate its new Night Sight engine for astrophotography. The Pixel’s updated computational pipeline claims up to 4.5 times faster capture than previous models, and the test focused on side‑by‑side image quality, ease of use, and processing speed. While the dedicated camera required manual exposure, ISO, and focus adjustments, the Pixel operated in fully automatic Astrophotography mode after [...]

Motorola unveiled its Signature 27 as one of the first smartphones to run Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 2 nm chip capable of 5 GHz speeds. The device features a redesigned camera layout, Audio by B&O, and a new build that departs from previous Signature models. Crucially, GrapheneOS has confirmed initial support for the phone, marking the first non‑Pixel device to receive the privacy‑focused OS. Motorola has not yet announced a release date or price. [...]

Google announced that its new “Create My Widget” app will launch on September 24, initially on Googlebooks, with a Play Store listing previewing its phone interface. The guided experience offers categories such as Weather, Sports & fitness, Events & travel, Daily habits, Important dates, Finance, and Tools & tips, each containing template widgets. Users can also describe a custom widget via a prompt box. The app, version 1.27.983746769.0‑desktop_release, uses Material 3 Expressive shapes for simple, low‑information designs, and is available [...]

A full 47‑minute video of the post‑launch Q&A that followed Apple’s 2010 “Antennagate” press conference has been uploaded to YouTube by the channel Sir Mix‑A‑Lot Rare Music. The original event, held weeks after the iPhone 4’s release, featured Steve Jobs, then‑COO Tim Cook and SVP Bob Mansfield fielding press questions about signal loss when the phone was held a certain way. Jobs offered a free case or a full refund, and the session became famous for a photo [...]

Microsoft has quietly discontinued the Copilot+ PC branding for its Windows laptops, as confirmed by Surface CVP Brett Ostrum. The label, introduced in 2024 to denote devices meeting specific AI hardware criteria, notably the neural processing unit, has largely been a marketing checkbox. While the new Surface models still support the required AI features, they will no longer carry the Copilot+ designation. The move follows consumer confusion over the Recall feature and a broader shift toward a [...]

Qualcomm announced an Early Developer Preview of Linux for its Snapdragon X2 laptop processors at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. The preview combines a custom Linux kernel with Debian 13 “Trixie” userspace and targets developers, distro maintainers and hardware enablement engineers. Core components include systemd‑boot, USB, PCIe, and Qualcomm’s Universal Peripheral engine, while graphics support relies on open‑source Mesa drivers Freedreno (OpenGL), Turnip (Vulkan 1.3) and Rusticl (OpenCL). The Hexagon NPU driver is being upstreamed via FastRPC to [...]

Pixelated episode 118 features hosts Damien and Abner joined by guest Will to evaluate Google’s newly announced laptop series, dubbed the Googlebook. The trio examines the devices’ Android‑based operating system, contrasting its interface, app compatibility and multitasking model with ChromeOS. They note the hardware specifications, such as 13‑inch OLED screens, Intel Core i5 processors, and detachable keyboards, and assess battery life, performance benchmarks, and the integrated Google services ecosystem. The discussion highlights Google’s strategy to expand Android [...]

Apple’s MacBook Neo, now priced at $699 after a June hike, remains the benchmark for budget laptops, even as memory shortages push prices up. IDC projects a 17% rise in average PC prices in 2026, with shipments falling 11.3%, and no relief from the RAM crunch before 2027. The only sub‑$800 model offering 16 GB of RAM is Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3x at $779.99, while budget gaming laptops like the Acer Nitro V 16 AI have slipped above $1,000. The article [...]

Sean Endicott, a veteran News Writer at Windows Central, specializes in Windows 11, Surface devices, Microsoft 365, AI, and broader Windows ecosystem coverage. Since joining the site in 2017, he has authored over a thousand articles, ranging from breaking news and analysis to feature pieces and opinion columns. Endicott also curates the weekly “Windows Wrap,” distilling the most significant stories of the week and contextualizing them within the PC landscape. Prior to his full‑time role, he earned a First [...]

Richard Devine, Managing Editor at Windows Central, dedicates his professional life to covering Windows, PCs, open‑source software, and gaming. He balances a deep immersion in the Windows ecosystem with a strong affinity for the terminal, regularly scouring GitHub for emerging tools and refining Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) workflows to bridge Windows and Linux environments. Devine’s personal gaming routine includes extensive sessions in titles such as The Division 2, Forza Horizon, and Call of Duty, reflecting his commitment [...]

At the Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft unveiled the next‑generation Surface Pro 12‑inch and Surface Laptop 13‑inch, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The devices promise up to 18 % longer battery life, more than 60 % faster graphics, and a 95 % boost in on‑device AI inference, while retaining a fanless, lightweight chassis. The Pro model adds a 25 % brighter 500‑nit PixelSense display, a new black finish, and an AI‑driven Ink Canvas for pen‑first sketching and text summarization. Both units integrate [...]

Amazon and B&H Photo are slashing prices on Apple’s latest M5‑chip MacBook Pro models in a month‑end promotion. The 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro with a 10‑core CPU, 16 GB of unified memory and 1 TB of storage is listed for $1,849, a $150 discount, and will be available until 6:45 p.m. ET on September 25. B&H adds free two‑day continental U.S. shipping, while Amazon offers Prime members same‑day or next‑day delivery depending on location. The price cut extends to higher‑spec M5 [...]

Meta dominated its Connect conference with a parade of smart‑glasses prototypes, signaling the company’s full commitment to wearable AI. Attendees, staff and influencers all wore the devices, and most demos required them. Among the highlights were unreleased audio‑only glasses that replace cameras with six microphones, addressing recent privacy criticism. The lightweight frames let users stream music, take calls and interact with Meta’s upcoming Muse personal agent, which can execute tasks and answer questions via voice. A second [...]

Google has begun rolling out new health metrics for Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5, adding blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality metrics. The blood pressure feature passively tracks pulse and motion over a month, requiring at least five consecutive days per week, while insulin resistance analysis uses multi‑week physiological data and needs seven days per month. Both trends appear in the Google Health app on the first of each month. Sleep breathing [...]

Apple released the Series 12 smartwatch for $399, retaining the Series 11 design and a 24‑hour battery. Internally, Apple introduced a new S11 chip and a redesigned health‑sensing platform that samples heart rate every five seconds, splits heart‑rate variability into two metrics, and delivers a new Readiness score. These upgrades position the watch against competitors like the Oura Ring and Whoop. The device offers enhanced health tracking while keeping the familiar exterior and price point.

Meta unveiled a suite of new hardware at Connect 2026 to expand its Muse AI ecosystem beyond smartphones. The lineup includes lightweight Meta VR glasses that split the display and sensors from a 100‑gram optical‑cable‑connected puck housing a Snapdragon Reality Elite processor, camera‑free smart glasses priced at $349, a $1,299 VR‑style headset, a compact Muse Charm mobile device, and a Neural Band that translates hand gestures into controls. Muse is integrated into each device’s OS, enabling voice, [...]

At Meta’s annual Connect conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company’s intensified focus on an AI‑powered consumer agent and wearable glasses, positioning them as the next evolution beyond smartphones. Zuckerberg rejected industry calls for a coordinated slowdown of advanced AI development, arguing that safety should be managed by individual labs rather than collective restraint. He emphasized empowering users, distributing AI broadly, and using superintelligence for creation rather than automation. The launch signals Meta’s commitment to lead in [...]

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new generation of smart glasses, positioning them as the core of his “Personal Superintelligence” vision powered by the Muse AI agent. Three new models were announced: Meta Ray‑Ban Gen 3, Meta VR Glasses, and Meta Audio Glasses, along with updates to the existing Ray‑Ban Display line. The Gen 3 features six microphones, Dolby Atmos audio, adjustable temple tips, and new styles including aviators and a Blackpink Lisa collaboration. The [...]

Meta unveiled its first camera‑free AI glasses, the Ray‑Ban Meta Audio, at Connect 2026. The audio‑only pair, priced from $349, lets users listen to music, podcasts, take calls, translate speech, and interact with the AI assistant Muse. Designed with EssilorLuxottica, the lightweight 43‑gram glasses feature up to 12 hours of battery life, 23 color‑lens options, and optional prescription lenses. The launch follows criticism over camera‑enabled models and aims to restore consumer trust.

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta unveiled the Ray‑Ban Meta Audio glasses, a camera‑free pair of smart glasses designed to address privacy concerns. The new model weighs 43 g, lighter than the 49 g Gen 2 version, and features ergonomic hinges and adjustable temple tips for improved comfort. It offers a 12‑hour battery life, Dolby Atmos audio support, and enhanced microphones for immersive sound. The glasses aim to provide AI assistance and music playback without the surveillance fears associated with camera‑equipped [...]

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) inaugurated a Healing and Devotional Centre within the Vaikuntam Queue Complex‑1 and a modernised Sri Venkateswara Museum on September 16, coinciding with the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams and attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Pilgrim Experience Centre, located in the 17th compartment of the queue complex, uses 3D and virtual‑reality displays created by Durlabha Darshanam to showcase the temple’s history, puranas and traditions to devotees waiting for darshan. TTD plans to expand the [...]

Meta unveiled its next‑generation VR glasses at Meta Connect, promising a 100‑gram frame that relies on a detachable pocket‑sized puck for processing, battery and storage. The glasses will retail for $1,299.99 and launch in spring 2027, offering a “controller‑free” experience with built‑in micro‑OLED displays, pancake lenses, speakers and passthrough cameras. By moving the Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset and a three‑hour battery into the puck, Meta claims the device is five times lighter than the current Quest 3, [...]

Meta unveiled its new VR glasses at Connect, pricing them at $1,299—matching Valve’s Steam Frame. The lightweight headset weighs 100 g, while processing occurs in a pocket‑sized “computing puck” that houses 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. Compared to the Quest 3, the glasses feature less internal memory and storage, but the puck can accept a microSD card. Meta plans to monetize the device through subscriptions and data collection, positioning the glasses as [...]

Meta unveiled its first virtual‑reality glasses, the Meta VR Glasses, slated for a Spring 2027 launch at $1,299. Weighing 100 g, they are more than seven times lighter than Apple’s Vision Pro and five times lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy XR. The headset features dual micro‑OLED displays with 120 Hz refresh, 5K resolution per eye, Dolby Vision HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio. It uses a Snapdragon Reality Elite processor, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB storage expandable to 1 TB, and biometric iris authentication. Meta Horizon OS, based [...]

Meta announced a trio of new wearable devices at Connect 2026: a $1,299 Meta VR Glasses, a camera‑free Ray‑Ban Meta Audio, and a compact AI gadget called Muse Charm. The VR glasses weigh 100 g, feature a 5K display, Dolby Vision/Atmos, and run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite, offering up to three hours of battery life and slated for spring 2027 shipment. The 43‑g Ray‑Ban Meta Audio delivers 12 hours of battery life, supports music, calls, and AI assistant [...]

Meta Platforms unveiled the Meta VR Glasses at its Meta Connect conference, pricing the device at $1,299. The headset shifts most computing components into an external pack, reducing the glasses’ weight to about 100 grams—one‑sixth of Apple’s Vision Pro and one‑fifth of Meta’s Quest 3S. It features a 5K micro‑OLED display, eye‑ and hand‑tracking sensors, and external cameras for real‑time surroundings. The design aims to deliver immersive experiences while remaining lightweight, with up to three hours of battery life [...]

Meta Platforms unveiled its Meta VR Glasses at the annual Connect conference, positioning the lightweight, $1,299 device as a new direction for the company’s metaverse strategy. The glasses, five times lighter than the Quest 3, feature a 5K micro‑OLED display with 37 pixels per degree, Dolby Vision, and IMAX Enhanced support, and include a detachable battery puck. Zuckerberg emphasized the shift toward glasses to boost mass adoption, citing lower headset wearability. The product will support 3D movies and [...]

Meta unveiled a new lightweight VR headset called Meta VR Glasses at its 2026 Connect event, combining virtual‑reality capabilities with a smart‑glasses‑style frame and a tethered puck. The company also introduced camera‑free Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses, offering a sleek, screen‑free experience. Additional announcements included new AI features and expanded frame options for both products. The event highlighted Meta’s push toward more portable, everyday‑wearable immersive technologies, positioning the company to compete with other consumer‑VR and AR players. [...]

Apple is preparing a second‑generation HomePod mini that retains the original spherical chassis while adding four color options. The new lineup will replace the current yellow and orange finishes with powder pink and forest‑green, while blue, black and white return. The details emerged from product‑image files embedded in Apple’s software code, which MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris uncovered and shared. Apple has not formally announced the device, but the presence of the images suggests a launch is imminent. [...]

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, its first audio processor to embed micro‑power Wi‑Fi 6E alongside AI‑driven “intelligent hearable” functions. By consolidating Wi‑Fi and audio processing onto a single chip, the new silicon eliminates the separate Wi‑Fi module required by the earlier S7 Pro platform, shrinking overall size by roughly 30 percent and lowering power draw. The integration enables true lossless streaming—24‑bit/96 kHz—from a home network directly to earbuds or audio glasses without relying on Bluetooth’s limited bandwidth. Qualcomm cites the chip’s [...]

Sonos has launched the Ace Ultra headphones, a significant upgrade over the original Ace model. After two weeks of testing, the reviewer highlights five key improvements: an eight‑band equalizer that offers granular sound tuning, an expanded microphone array for better voice capture, new high‑performance drivers that enhance musicality, additional smart features integrated with Sonos’ ecosystem, and a final, game‑changing upgrade detailed as the fifth point. These enhancements address the original Ace’s shortcomings in audio fidelity and competitive [...]

Sony has silently deployed a firmware update for two PlayStation 5 accessories – the Pulse Elite headset and the PlayStation Link dongle – without publishing any patch notes. The rollout began on September 21, and users quickly reported connection failures that appear tied to a synchronization glitch between the headset and the Link device. A workaround involves connecting the Pulse Elite via USB‑C, navigating Settings > Accessories > General > PS Link Support, and manually applying the PS Link Device Software Update, after which pairing is restored. In [...]

Apple has opened Apple Music Hall, a 600‑seat concert venue and Spatial Audio recording space inside its UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station in London. The auditorium features a 48‑speaker spatial sound system, a minimum of 16 cameras, two dedicated audio‑recording studios, and a broadcast video control room, enabling live performances to be captured and streamed in high‑fidelity formats. The venue joins the existing Apple Store and corporate offices within the historic power‑station complex, expanding Apple’s physical [...]

Apple released the AirPods 5, a redesigned, lower‑priced version of the 2024 AirPods 4 that now includes active noise cancellation (ANC) at the base price of $129. The premium model, priced at $149, adds a wireless charging case and a volume‑swipe sensor on the earbud neck. Compared to the AirPods 4, the new AirPods 5 offer improved ANC, longer battery life (five hours vs. four), and a more compact form factor. Apple’s move eliminates the previous price gap between standard and [...]

Microsoft’s emergency update KB5129195, released on September 14, 2026, resolved RDP and Claude Cowork issues but introduced new problems. The patch still breaks audio on some Windows 11 PCs, causing “no audio output” and “Code 10” errors, particularly affecting USB audio devices. Domain‑joined machines lose secure trust, disrupting workplace logins. The fix is not scheduled until the October 13 Patch Tuesday, leaving users with unresolved audio and authentication issues for several weeks.

Apple released two new AirPods models: the $129 AirPods 5 with ANC and a $149 variant featuring a wireless‑charging case, and the $249 AirPods Pro 3. Both use the H2 chip and support Adaptive Audio, Transparency, and Conversation Awareness. AirPods 5 have an open‑ear design without silicone tips, weighing 4.3 g each, while Pro 3 earbuds include silicone tips, weigh 5.55 g, and offer a seal for passive noise isolation. Pro 3 delivers longer battery life—up to eight hours [...]

Harish Jonnalagadda, Android Central’s Senior Editor, has spent more than a decade covering Android devices and Chinese phone brands. Beginning his tech career by modifying Windows XP, he transitioned from PC hardware reviews to mobile journalism after adopting a Nexus 4. Since joining Android Central in 2014, he oversees coverage of Chinese manufacturers, audio gear, networking hardware, and storage servers, drawing on his engineering background to provide in‑depth evaluations of phones and accessories. He also enjoys sci‑fi [...]

Adidas has released a limited‑edition Pokémon collection to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, featuring more than ten new designs across its flagship sneaker lines, including the Samba and Superstar II. Each model is themed after a specific Pokémon—such as Pikachu, Charmander, Charizard, Rayquaza and Mewtwo—and incorporates distinct graphics, colorways, and details like embroidered logos and Pokémon‑shaped lace charms. Prices range from $60 to $180, and the shoes are available immediately in full family sizing through Adidas, Foot Locker [...]

Code discovered within the iOS 27 release candidate reveals that Apple is introducing a dedicated animation for attaching Hermès MagSafe wallets to iPhones. Unlike the standard animation for Apple’s own MagSafe accessories, this new feature displays the Hermès logo upon connection. Leaked images shared by user pdfu on X indicate that Apple is preparing additional Hermès MagSafe wallet designs featuring various colors, leather, and patterned materials. These new accessories will also include Find My support for tracking. [...]

Wokyis has launched the G5 and G7, new retro-style docks designed for the Mac mini and Mac Studio. These devices combine nostalgic aesthetics with high-performance connectivity, featuring Thunderbolt 5 support in the flagship G7 model. The docks include a 7-inch flip-up IPS display, an NVMe SSD enclosure supporting up to 8TB of storage, and extensive port selections including USB-C and card readers. The G7 offers 80 Gbps speeds, enabling external storage performance comparable to internal drives. Physical [...]

A curated list of top fast charging accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro highlights various options for different user needs. The selection includes a compact 45W charger with an adjustable display for $29.99, which offers near-maximum speeds. For peak performance, Apple’s 60W adapter charges the device to 50% in 15 minutes for $34.99. The Anker Nano 70W provides versatile multi-device charging for laptops and phones at $39.99. For desk setups, the ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 stand supports 25W [...]

LTTStore introduced “TrueSpec” USB‑C cables that feature etched labels on both ends, clearly indicating power, data, and display capabilities. The move addresses long‑standing confusion over which cables support high‑wattage charging, 40 Gbps data transfer, or video output, as many cables look identical. TrueSpec cables adhere strictly to USB‑C specifications, offer thick rubber sheathing for durability, and are priced from about $22 for USB‑C to $17 for USB‑A. The product fills a niche that has been largely ignored by [...]

Apple unveiled a $129 folio case equipped with a built‑in kickstand designed specifically for the iPhone Duo, the company’s dual‑screen smartphone. The accessory features a leather‑like exterior, magnetic closure, and a sturdy aluminum hinge that allows the device to prop up in landscape mode for hands‑free video viewing or video calls. Apple’s product page lists the case as compatible only with the iPhone Duo’s unique dimensions and dual‑screen hinge, and it includes a detachable magnetic cover for [...]

Corsair has officially launched the TC80, a new entry-level gaming chair priced at $199.99 in the United States and £169.99 in the United Kingdom. Despite its budget positioning, the chair features a design similar to cheaper, unbranded alternatives found at major retailers. The TC80 includes fixed armrests, a strapped head cushion, and a recline range of 90 to 115 degrees. Corsair states the product underwent durability testing across more than 30 categories to ensure high build quality [...]