For the largest image for the least amount of money, the article argues that projectors win because they can “easily” display 120 inches or bigger—sizes that put TVs into a much higher price category (with 98–115-inch being about the consumer-TV maximum range).
Sep 1, 2026 ·
Engadget
Borrowers who don’t compare mortgage loan estimates typically pay $3,343 more per year ($278 per month), and 87% of 2025 borrowers paid above the most competitive rate available to them for that reason.
Sep 1, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
Apple TV–Peacock bundle prices increased to $18/month for Peacock Premium (with ads) plus Apple TV and to $23/month for Peacock Premium Plus (without ads) plus Apple TV.
Sep 1, 2026 ·
CNET
Google rolled out an Android update that adds Motion Assist on Android 17, showing an adjustable bubble overlay that moves with the vehicle to help reduce motion-sickness discomfort while looking at the screen.
Sep 1, 2026 ·CNET
Protective clear films on CarPlay screens are often meant to cover the display only during shipping, and leaving them on for long periods can cause the adhesive to “bake on” and damage the screen, but not every film or layer is removable.
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
Roku’s first Roku Pro OLED TVs start at $999 for a 55-inch/65-inch Roku Pro Series OLED, with the higher-end Roku Pro Series LX OLED available starting in October 2026 for $1,299.
Sep 1, 2026 ·CNET
Bentley built 18 “Super Sports” cars between 1925 and 1927, shortening the standard 3 Litre model’s wheelbase by 9.5 inches (241 mm) and tuning the 3.0 L engine to exceed 100 mph (160 km/h).
Sep 1, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Homey launched the Homey Portal, a 2.8-inch touchscreen smart home controller that opens preorders at $249/€249 and ships in December, with Amazon Alexa/Google Home/Siri Shortcuts voice integration but no built-in microphone.
Sep 1, 2026 ·
The Verge
Levoit LVAC 300 Pro is $230 at Amazon, down from $350 (34% off), saving $120 for a limited time.
Sep 1, 2026 ·CNET
Razer’s Prio is a compact mobile gaming controller that folds up when not in use, attaches via USB-C to iOS and Android, and costs $100.
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is $300 off at Best Buy, bringing the 256GB model to $1,799.99—its lowest price since launch.
Sep 1, 2026 ·The Verge
QHD and WQHD both mean the same 2K resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (also called 1440p or 2K), with WQHD mainly used as a marketing term for 16:9 widescreen displays.
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
1,270 transfers have already been completed this summer window, totaling $7.6 billion in fees, with late deals still possible before Sept. 1 cut-offs across Europe’s top leagues.
Sep 1, 2026 ·CNET
John Deere is testing an AI assistant (“JD”) in its John Deere Operations Center that answers farmers’ questions using their field, machine, and operational data, including best practices, historical trends, equipment settings, fuel usage, and harvest timing.
Sep 1, 2026 ·The Verge
Sony’s new ULT Tower party speakers support Bluetooth Auracast “Party Chain” so they can be chained wirelessly for multi-room audio, but the Auracast link works only with these new speakers for now (not older models).
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
Dolby Atmos for Headphones is a $14.99 Dolby Access feature that uses binaural rendering to simulate 3D spatial audio on stereo headphones, with a seven-day free trial available first.
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
Sony announced three new tower-style party speakers—ULT Tower Max ($1,499.99), ULT Tower 7 ($649.99), and ULT Tower 5 ($449.99)—with expanded connectivity (including USB-C, RCA, and XLR), up to 100 LEDs, and revamped EQ controls, while Tower Max is positioned as delivering “the most powerful bass yet.”
Sep 1, 2026 ·The Verge
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are 50% off on Amazon, dropping from $400 to $198, which the article calls a record-low price.
Sep 1, 2026 ·CNET
Review startup apps in Task Manager (Startup apps) and disable anything you don’t need, since Windows can end up running dozens of programs every login and they can slow startup and consume RAM/CPU.
Sep 1, 2026 ·Engadget
Shelly launched a $49.99 Camera that works without subscription fees, offering Wi‑Fi livestreaming plus local event recording to a microSD card and smart-home automations via other Shelly devices.
Sep 1, 2026 ·The Verge
