Roborock’s Saros 20 Flow robot vac and mop is discounted $200 at launch, dropping from about $1,700 to $1,500 with a coupon until Sept. 20 (with the same deal also offered via Roborock’s store with free delivery).
Sep 14, 2026 ·
CNET
Lockly launched the Lyro Lasta smart lock for $169, featuring an 8-AA-battery design Lockly says can last up to three years and a rental-focused TapCom system that owners can set up via QR/NFC plates for guest communication and unlocking.
Sep 14, 2026 ·CNET
A colleague pressed a server power button that actually belonged to a nearby storage array, risking an outage if released, so he kept his finger on it until the team could intervene with an “urgent maintenance” excuse.
Sep 14, 2026 ·
The Register
Chenin LLC, the parent of Bellevue’s L’Experience Paris cafe/restaurant, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Aug. 31 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington while planning to reorganize and remain open.
Sep 14, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
Outback Steakhouse is closing the Evansville, Wyoming location on Aug. 23, 2026, and the Baltimore location at 2400 Boston Street on Oct. 11 after more than 20 years of operation.
Sep 14, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
MagSafe disconnects when the cable is pulled sharply, helping keep your MacBook from being tugged off the desk, while USB-C requires inserting into the correct port and can pull the MacBook along if it’s yanked.
Sep 14, 2026 ·
Engadget
Gemini is rolling out to Android Auto as a replacement for Google’s regular assistant, and you can switch via Settings > Connected devices > Android Auto > Manage your digital assistant > Digital assistants from Google > Gemini.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
Tap the red exclamation point next to the failed message to try sending it again, or switch to SMS by tapping and holding the message and selecting “Send as Text Message.”
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
IMAX 15/70 film cameras are notoriously loud because they must run a huge amount of 70mm film at 24 frames per second—about 360 sprocket holes a second (5.6 feet per second, 336 feet a minute)—driven by powerful motors and shutter mechanics while maintaining each frame motionless and flat behind the lens.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
Today’s Wordle answer is RINSE: it starts with R, ends with E, has no repeated letters, and has two vowels.
Sep 13, 2026 ·CNET
iOS 27 adds a Liquid Glass slider in Settings > Appearance > Liquid Glass that lets you drag left for a more glass-like (less opaque) look and right for a more opaque look, with a live preview on the same screen.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
Tesla has set October 10 as the official debut date for its second-gen Roadster, after prior delays.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
Apple’s iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 (256GB) and goes on sale Oct. 23, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,100 (256GB) and is available now.
Sep 13, 2026 ·CNET
The Units’ 1980 album Digital Stimulation blends punk with synthpunk so aggressively and danceably that multiple tracks can be read as passing for later electronic/alternative touchstones (e.g., “High Pressure” as MSPAINT-like and the title track as DFA-era–style sped-up disco).
Sep 13, 2026 ·
The Verge
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first iPhone designed to bend more than once, making it a foldable phone that will face early-adopter risk despite the potential for long-term rewards.
Sep 13, 2026 ·CNET
General Motors is removing Apple CarPlay from new electric models (including the Chevrolet Blazer EV) and plans to phase it out completely by switching to a centralized computing platform around 2028.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
HDMI signals typically weaken beyond about 25 feet, causing flickering/pixelation and possible audio loss, so budget-friendly HDMI accessories like couplers, repeaters, active cables, wireless extenders, and HDMI-over-Ethernet can be used to extend reach.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
Sony’s PSX was an all-in-one hybrid PlayStation 2/DVR/DVD burner system that launched in Japan in December 2003, shipped with a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, and never came to other regions.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Engadget
The iPhone 18 Pro raises Apple’s peak display brightness from 1,000 nits on the iPhone 14 Pro to 3,000 nits, and boosts claimed video playback from 23 hours to up to 36 hours per charge.
Sep 13, 2026 ·CNET
Destination XL plans to rationalize its store base and close some retail locations as leases expire or “kickout rights” become available, aiming to improve return on assets by transferring volume to remaining stores.
Sep 13, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
