A Microplane zester is presented as the one “can’t be substituted” tool that reliably makes citrus-focused dishes (and desserts) taste better, adding zest for more flavor without the sharp acidity.
Sep 2, 2026 ·
CNET
Godox C100 is a $45, screen-less ultracheap camera that takes 2.1-megapixel photos and 1080p/30 video, but delivers very bad image quality and is hard to frame correctly.
Sep 2, 2026 ·CNET
United Airlines is testing a Newark Liberty Terminal C service that lets passengers order food, medicine and travel essentials in the United app for delivery to pickup shelves at their gate from select gates.
Sep 2, 2026 ·
Engadget
Unplugging an Apple TV for at least six seconds, then holding the TV/Control Center and Volume Down buttons for five seconds, can trigger a remote disconnect message; the remote can then be re-paired by holding Back or Menu with Volume Up for five seconds (or Menu and Home for six seconds on aluminum/white remotes, followed by holding Menu and Right for six seconds when the status light blinks).
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
iRobot launched the $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo and the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo at IFA 2026, featuring AutoWash Dock and iRobot’s new SealForce Vacuuming Technology that delivers 35,000 Pascals of suction by sealing against carpet fibers.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
Epilogue’s USB-C cartridge readers let you plug original Game Boy/Game Boy Color/Game Boy Advance and Super Nintendo/Super Famicom cartridges into computers and play them through emulation, with Epilogue Playback saving ROM data and syncing saves back to the cartridge while yanking the cart instantly stops the game.
Sep 2, 2026 ·
The Verge
The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.74% today (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026), up 15 basis points since yesterday.
Sep 2, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini concept is a clamshell Windows gaming handheld whose 8-inch screen flips up and whose rear grips make it switch between a handheld and a keyboard-and-mouse-friendly clamshell layout.
Sep 2, 2026 ·CNET
Acer’s Vero 16 is designed for easier servicing with removable port covers, a detachable external hinge, and a bottom latch that can be opened without tools, plus external markings for the battery and motherboard location.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
Acer is launching eight new IFA 2026 monitors, including its first 1080p 24-inch model with a 1,000Hz refresh rate (Predator XB253Q U1) and multiple models that can switch between different refresh rates and resolutions.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
Acer’s new Swift Blade 14 weighs 1.76 pounds (799g) and is as thin as 0.51 inches (12.95mm), making it nearly a pound lighter than Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air while being about 1.7mm thicker.
Sep 2, 2026 ·The Verge
Acer’s Predator Atlas 7 brings the same flagship performance as the larger Predator Atlas 8 in a smaller, easier-to-hold handheld gaming form factor with contoured grips, an enlarged palm rest, recessed keys, and an anti-slip texture.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
The upcoming Dell 14S student laptops will start with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, use Intel Wildcat Lake Core 5 320 or Core 7 350 (15W, 35W turbo), and Dell says they deliver all-day battery life on a 3-cell 61Wh battery.
Sep 2, 2026 ·CNET
Dell announced the 14S laptop with four color options, starting configurations of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and display choices of a 300-nit 1920×1200/60Hz LCD or a 450-nit 2880×1800/120Hz panel.
Sep 2, 2026 ·The Verge
Netflix’s extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI drew 31.1 million views on Netflix and topped movie rankings in 58 countries after a six-hour exclusivity window on Aug. 27.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
iRobot’s Roomba Max 875 Combo uses SealForce vacuum-seal technology to generate 35,000 pascals of suction with a tight carpet seal and is claimed to deliver “three times deeper carpet cleaning” and the best pickup performance yet.
Sep 2, 2026 ·CNET
Roomba Max 875 Combo debuts with iRobot’s SealForce carpet-sealing system that it says delivers three times deeper carpet cleaning versus models without the feature.
Sep 2, 2026 ·The Verge
FILM, VIDEO, REEFS, BRATS, OILY; and FIERI, IDEAL, LEFTY, MOSS, VRBO are the answers for the Sept. 2, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword.
Sep 2, 2026 ·CNET
Costco Next, Costco’s digital-only curated marketplace that required a Costco membership, was shut down with no advance notice after customers saw a message saying “Access to Costco Next store fronts is no longer available.”
Sep 2, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
To get Dolby Atmos effects from an Atmos-enabled soundbar, you need a real Dolby Atmos input signal, typically via supported Netflix/HBO Max tiers or select Blu-ray players, and you must connect the source to the bar via eARC with the TV set to audio Bitstream out.
Sep 2, 2026 ·Engadget
