Hardware news — Wednesday 30 September 2026

The Verge Hardware 23:08 UTC

Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel's chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison…

Gizmodo 23:07 UTC

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has tapped Newt Gingrich, Palmer Luckey, and Elon Musk to write a report on the future of warfare.

GSMArena 22:31 UTC

Apple's very long-rumored "HomePod with a screen", sometimes referred to as the HomePad, is now said to be finally launching on October 13, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This "smart-home hub code-named J490" is…

Engadget 22:22 UTC

So will Newt Gingrich, for some reason.

Engadget 22:04 UTC

The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls.

Gizmodo 21:40 UTC

FAFO.

Gizmodo 21:20 UTC

Tidal stresses are comparable to a slight push from a hand, but with the right timing, they can be enough to get a fault moving.

Gizmodo 21:15 UTC

Since we know 'Secret Wars' is coming soon, does it even matter how 'Doomsday' ends?

GSMArena 21:02 UTC

Today, AT&T has signed a new multi-year deal with Corning to purchase fibre optic cables. The deal is valued at more than $3 billion, and will help AT&T reach its stated goal of connecting 60 million homes and businesses with fibre optic…

Gizmodo 20:45 UTC

The AI is basically a "weather forecaster for microbes" on cadavers.

The Verge Hardware 20:45 UTC

A24 pissed off one of the internet's largest horror communities when it announced it was working on an SCP Foundation film , but apparently hadn't bothered to contact the SCP Wiki team, nor did it commit to releasing it under a Creative…

The Verge Hardware 20:41 UTC

Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it's calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers "frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and…

Gizmodo 20:18 UTC

Despite its remarkable animation straining under the weight of too many narrative threads, Kyoto Animation’s steampunk‑adjacent Netflix anime still lets its humor, heart, and drama shine through.

Gizmodo 20:15 UTC

The number of roving surveillance machines is growing by the day.

Gizmodo 20:00 UTC

'Techtember' has come and gone, and it's left us with literal mountains of tech.

Ars Technica Hardware 19:53 UTC

Soon, Reddit won’t let people use Old.Reddit.com unless they have used the site while logged in within the previous six months. In July, Reddit started requiring that users be logged in to access Old Reddit. This new requirement is an…

GSMArena 19:32 UTC

The line between tablets and laptops has been increasingly more blurred for the past few years. That's especially true for devices like the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra - a top-of-the-line slate with a huge AMOLED display and a thin profile. It…

Ars Technica Hardware 19:22 UTC

There was a call to boycott Disney last fall. The owner of the ABC network had taken Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air over comments Kimmel made about responses to Charlie Kirk's murder, sending free speech proponents into a frenzy . Those…

Gizmodo 19:10 UTC

Whatever it is, it's probably good for people who've been buying Slovenian domain names.

Gizmodo 19:00 UTC

Reality star-turned-actor Ariana Madix will star in the in-development drama 'Future Housewives,' set on the posh asteroid colony of New Beverly Hills.

Engadget 18:37 UTC

You do still have to buy the beans though.

Gizmodo 18:15 UTC

You'd be better served with a Mission 1 Pro or a used micro four-thirds camera.

Gizmodo 18:10 UTC

At what point does convenience go too far?

The Verge Hardware 18:07 UTC

Sam Altman onstage at OpenAI’s DevDay 2026. | Photo: Hayden Field / The Verge While AI has made plenty of inroads on people's phones and computers, it's largely failed in dedicated devices. But over the next year, two major AI companies…

GSMArena 18:02 UTC

Amazon just unveiled a slimmer and faster Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) and a new Fire TV Remote. The stick is 20%-40% faster than similarly priced 4K sticks from other brands, says Amazon. The pricing is $60, by the way, but you can have it for…

Gizmodo 18:00 UTC

It feels like a long time since we've seen Jenna Ortega getting spooky and ooky in Tim Burton's Netflix series.

Gizmodo 17:50 UTC

Star Catcher's network of spacecraft is designed to harvest energy from the Sun and beam it to satellites.

Gizmodo 17:50 UTC

Meta has been controversially taking advantage of a tax credit to build its AI data centers, the New York Times finds.

Engadget 17:49 UTC

The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.

Gizmodo 17:45 UTC

Qalo's new subscription-free fitness SL-1 Smart Band works on its own as a Whoop competitor but is even better when paired with the company's smart ring.

The Verge Hardware 17:45 UTC

Reddit is further limiting who can use the "Old Reddit" experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated traffic. Reddit recently started forcing users to log in to be able to use Old Reddit, but in the "next few months,"…

Gizmodo 17:25 UTC

A new WHO report quantifies the toll of HPV, HIV, and many other carcinogenic pathogens.

The Verge Hardware 17:21 UTC

Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver's smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they're in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take…

The Verge Hardware 17:15 UTC

If you think this shot is amusing, check out the panicked look on Zuckerberg’s face when Trump calls on him to speak. | Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images After hosting a meal with Big Tech leaders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump…

Gizmodo 17:00 UTC

'The Man With the Bag' sees Schwarzenegger team up with fellow action actor Alan Ritchson.

The Verge Hardware 17:00 UTC

This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here . "I will explode your…

Engadget 16:59 UTC

It's sure to sell out fast again.

The Verge Hardware 16:44 UTC

This spring, the United States banned all future foreign-made consumer routers - effectively all future routers - unless their makers could 1) convince the US government that they weren't a national security threat, and 2) submit "a…

GSMArena 16:41 UTC

We first heard of the Galaxy Able buds back when the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 leaks were happening. The watches became official, the buds still are not. Since then we’ve learned that these will become Samsung’s first clip-on style…

The Verge Hardware 16:24 UTC

Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been…

Engadget 16:22 UTC

At least in theory, it's a little less nerve-wracking.

Gizmodo 16:15 UTC

In an incredible engineering feat, ancient Greeks carved a coastline to suit their economic and military needs. The harbor was unfortunately built atop an active fault network.

Engadget 16:07 UTC

Many (if not all) Xbox Series X and Xbox One games are supported.

Gizmodo 16:05 UTC

The lawsuit seeks to stop OpenAI from developing and testing AI models that can illegally access other organizations’ computer systems.

Gizmodo 16:00 UTC

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe star in the film, out on Christmas.

Engadget 16:00 UTC

Freckle's smartphone encourages kids to get outside. What a concept!

The Verge Hardware 16:00 UTC

A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the new iPhone 18 Pro's main camera . Halide isn't the first alternative to the…

Engadget 15:30 UTC

The best options when DJI's gimbal camera is too expensive or unavailable.

Engadget 15:23 UTC

It joins other smartphone titles in the graveyard, like Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost.

GSMArena 15:23 UTC

New CEO John Ternus used to be Apple’s SVP of Hardware Engineering, while Tim Cook was a sales guy. We are now starting to see how Ternus’ leadership will be different from Cook’s – Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Ternus wants to…

The Verge Hardware 15:18 UTC

Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and…

Gizmodo 15:15 UTC

Extreme heat coinciding with increased energy prices created a dangerous situation across 10 states in July.

Ars Technica Hardware 15:01 UTC

Discord has announced tools aimed at expanding the number and types of companies that advertise on the platform. This week, the social media firm announced Discord Ads Manager, an ad campaign management platform that lets companies manage…

Engadget 14:59 UTC

You can now text your DoorDash orders instead of using the app or website.

The Verge Hardware 14:51 UTC

Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, according to a report from The Information . The pilot program reportedly includes around 100 publishers and comes as…

Gizmodo 14:40 UTC

Apple's first smart home hub could arrive in mid-October as well along with an update to the HomePod Mini.

Gizmodo 14:38 UTC

Plus, 'The Little Prince' gets a live-action remake.

Engadget 14:30 UTC

The Edits assistant offers personalized guidance based on your audience and best-performing content.

The Verge Hardware 14:30 UTC

Instagram is the latest social media platform to add built-in AI-powered features that will give users feedback on their posts. The company announced Wednesday that its standalone Edits app will now include an AI "creative assistant" that…

Gizmodo 14:20 UTC

There's also a newly redesigned remote that may make it easier to cycle through the ads clogging up the Amazon Fire TV homescreen.

GSMArena 14:19 UTC

Earlier this month word got out that Honor's upcoming 700 Pro will have a rear screen just like Xiaomi's 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (and the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max before that). Today, the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on…

IT Home (EN Mirror) 14:13 UTC Translated from Chinese

IT House, September 30th, AOC today has a double-mode monitor U27G4Z on the official online line. This model uses the 27 "Fast IPS panel to support UHD 240Hz/ FHD 480Hz and obtain VESA DisplayHDR 400 authentication. U27G4Z owns 350nits for…

Engadget 14:00 UTC

Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.

Gizmodo 13:50 UTC

Harvard medical researchers have discovered that donor hearts decades older or younger than their recipients start to look and act more like the new body they call home.

Gizmodo 13:30 UTC

The USA 32 satellite launched in 1988 to intercept Soviet radio signals.

GSMArena 13:16 UTC

Wireless earbuds are notoriously difficult to repair and outside of distinct offerings like the Fairphone Fairbuds, there’s virtually no way to repair damaged components. Well, it turns out that Apple has taken a slightly more…

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire…

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

DoorDash is also expanding its Dasher returns feature nationwide in November. | Image: DoorDash / The Verge DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local delivery platform, including text message ordering, drone deliveries, and retail…

Engadget 13:00 UTC

The Amazon Fire TV interface and mobile app will get a dedicated hub for a more powerful Alexa+ this November.

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

The Ace Ultra look like the Ace, but they’re better on the inside. The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product category. Instead, they were overshadowed by Sonos's disastrous app redesign . And…

Engadget 13:00 UTC

It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Artist’s rendition | Image:The Verge, Getty Images The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horizontal movement and 12 for vertical - a top speed of 60 miles per hour, a…

Engadget 13:00 UTC

The days of picking between Select, Plus and Max are over.

Engadget 12:27 UTC

Apple's smart home hub with a six-inch display may finally be ready to go.

The Verge Hardware 12:24 UTC

Anyone else getting “The Last Supper” vibes from this photo taken at the White House tech gathering? | Photographer: Tierney L. Cross/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images We now have the full details of the "morally binding" AI…

GSMArena 12:15 UTC

The Samsung SmartTag2 is three years old now and was due for an upgrade. This is the first generation that is cross-platform – it works with both Android and iOS devices. It’s also smaller and lighter, though that came at a cost. New…

Gizmodo 12:03 UTC

The Essential Solar Security Camera could save Arlo fans from battery anxiety.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

The third-gen item tracker is more AirTag-like than ever with improved range, battery life, and support for both iPhone and non-Samsung Android phones.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

The Oscar-winning actress will star in 'The Flood,' which is slated to release in August 2028.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is huge. The smaller Galaxy Tab S12+ is a more reasonable 12.6-inch tablet.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

One false positive, though.

GSMArena 12:00 UTC

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+. The tablets will go on sale in select markets starting October 7. The new Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets share several specifications…

The Verge Hardware 12:00 UTC

Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including cross-OS support intended to make it…

Engadget 12:00 UTC

Not only can it keep tabs on your furball's location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too.

Engadget 12:00 UTC

Starting at $1,400, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is super expensive. But that's the price you'll have to pay for the best Android tablet.

The Verge Hardware 12:00 UTC

The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra arrive together, with no regular Tab S12 in sight. | Image: Samsung Since the Galaxy Tab S10 line , Samsung has updated its flagship Ultra tablet annually, but alternates its regular and Plus variants. It…

Engadget 12:00 UTC

The rental service is getting more social and more AI.

Wired Gear 11:36 UTC

Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.

IT Home (EN Mirror) 11:21 UTC Translated from Chinese

In news from IT House on September 30th, the Jürk Automobile announced today the 10th family's spokesperson, Vesya, as well as the official entry of Jüke 10 into the era of ingenuity and the release of 2000 yuan in charge, and the…

The Verge Hardware 11:11 UTC

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device. All three products…

Gizmodo 11:08 UTC

Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib is the first drug that can broadly tackle one of the main drivers of pancreatic cancer.

Gizmodo 11:00 UTC

'Anything but Ghosts', co-starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul, will be out May 7, 2027.

Wired Gear 11:00 UTC

Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.

GSMArena 10:35 UTC

Ahead of their launch in India next week, the prices of the Oppo F35 and F35 Pro have leaked online. The Oppo F35 series is confirmed to feature a 50MP ultrawide front camera with a 100 degree field-of-view. According to the leak, the Oppo…

Engadget 10:30 UTC

Apple Pay is now available in India, but it only supports cards by Axis Bank for now.