Oct 1, 2026 ·
The Verge
Huawei’s Ruiying Z10 teleconverter lens for the Mate 90 Pro Max adds a 1-inch-type, 50-megapixel sensor and provides a 24-240mm true zoom with a variable aperture of f/2.0-f/4.5.
The Lemmo 3 cargo e-bike uses a 960Wh semi-solid state battery, which Lemmo says provides up to 180km (110 miles) of range and is 20% smaller and lighter while offering a 30% longer lifespan with a lower thermal-runaway risk if punctured or left charging overnight.
Oct 1, 2026 ·The Verge
The UPerfect BE173BU’s 17.3-inch 4K (3,840×2,160) QLED display delivers 120Hz refresh with FreeSync (48–120Hz) and measures 100% coverage of DCI-P3 and sRGB with Delta E 1976 of 1.07 average and 1.94 max, rated 8.0/10 by CNET.
Oct 1, 2026 ·
CNET
Yoto’s fourth-generation Yoto Player adds a dedicated green button that lets kids access a built-in list of up to 20 favorite audio options without inserting a Yoto Card or using a parent’s phone, with the favorites able to swap automatically via routines.
Oct 1, 2026 ·CNET
Gemini for Home was the most accurate weather predictor in real-world tests, with highs and lows typically within a degree or two and without Alexa’s frequent overestimation.
Oct 1, 2026 ·CNET
Universal Studios Hollywood will add another sound barrier around Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift and will keep the ride from operating between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year after complaints from nearby residents in Toluca Lake.
Oct 1, 2026 ·The Verge
A poll of 2,000 Brits found that about 33% believe life would get better if social media sites were erased from the internet tomorrow, despite 7% saying social media is a force for good.
Oct 1, 2026 ·
The Register
Vivo’s X Fold 6 keeps a 6.51-inch cover display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and opens to an 8.02-inch, nearly square panel, with a more visible crease and an IP59 rating.
Oct 1, 2026 ·The Verge
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 launch is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 at 11:10AM ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with livestream coverage starting at 9:20AM ET.
Oct 1, 2026 ·
Engadget
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 lets you transfer images directly to your smartphone via its built-in USB-C connector (and also supports Bluetooth transfers) while offering downloadable color filters and tactile shooting controls.
Sep 30, 2026 ·Engadget
A YouTuber built a palm-sized, working mechanical calculator from 3D-printed plastic filament using a Leibniz stepped drum mechanism, supporting inputs from 1 to 999 and performing addition and multiplication (but not subtraction or division).
Sep 30, 2026 ·The Register
Disney’s bid to settle an antitrust lawsuit by acquiring Fubo effectively ended Fubo’s fight against Disney’s alleged streaming power, after Fubo accused Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery of “antitrust” behavior in a proposed sports-streaming app launch in February 2024.
Sep 30, 2026 ·Ars Technica
The 2027 BMW 3 Series electric (i3 50 xDrive) costs $61,500—$4,400 less than the gas M350 xDrive’s $65,900 (both excluding destination charges).
Sep 30, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
Breville’s $600 Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over automates pour-over coffee from scratch with a built-in grinder and a rotating spiral water spout.
Sep 30, 2026 ·Engadget
Canonical has flipped the switch to offer an automatic upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS ('Resolute Raccoon') via Update Manager after a couple of weeks.
Sep 30, 2026 ·The Register
Amazon’s delivery-driver smart glasses could capture several thousand photos per shift and upload them to its AI Wellspring platform for human review, with no customer opt-out mentioned.
Sep 30, 2026 ·The Verge
A recipe for “poopmaxxer pesto” uses 2 cups of blanched peas in a standard pesto mix to yield 18 grams of fiber, and the article ties the fiber/pooping trend to factors including rising GLP-1 use and increased concern about early-onset colorectal cancer.
Sep 30, 2026 ·The Verge
Analogue will reopen pre-orders for the Analogue Pocket and the Analogue Dock on October 2 at 11am ET.
Sep 30, 2026 ·Engadget
Tinder is expanding its dating features with “group hangouts,” where users can form groups around activities and start group chats after matching.
Sep 30, 2026 ·Engadget
Halide Mark III added variable-aperture support for the iPhone 18 Pro’s main camera, letting you choose any f-stop from f/1.48 to f/4.0 (instead of iOS’s four preset aperture adjustments).
Sep 30, 2026 ·The Verge
Freckle is launching a $199 kid-focused smartphone for ages 7–13 that runs on ClayOS without an app store, open web access, addictive streaming video apps, or social media, and includes AI object description, a mini-map, walkie-talkie, and parental “Quests.”
Sep 30, 2026 ·Engadget
