Hardware news — Thursday 01 October 2026

IT Home (EN Mirror) 23:54 UTC Translated from zh-cn

IT House News, 2 October, during the TikTok platform dialogue @angietutorias, Kate Bergeron, Vice-President of Apple Hardware Engineering, stated that, in order to mitigate the deepening of the middle-cut mark in long-term use, Apple's…

Gizmodo 23:29 UTC

The Japanese automaker’s sales got a boost from growing demand for hybrids.

Engadget 22:57 UTC

St. Lucie County thought it had 52 Flock cameras, but found many more that were unaccounted for and unpermitted.

The Verge Hardware 22:51 UTC

Apple's rumored push into smart home tech could include a smart home security camera that only gives users text event descriptions instead of video footage. Mark Gurman said in the first episode of the Power On podcast that the camera will…

GSMArena 22:31 UTC

With the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max now on the market but no vanilla iPhone 18 yet in sight, the Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 17 remain Apple's current more affordable options. And with a sizeable price gap between them - around…

Engadget 22:27 UTC

Images are generated with OpenAI's latest model and you can save clothes you like for later.

Engadget 22:05 UTC

You can't make this stuff up.

Gizmodo 21:30 UTC

Kohei Horikoshi's trades superheros for ritualistic horror in his boy-meets-girl one-shot, 'Quit Laughing, Shijima.'

GSMArena 21:02 UTC

According to a new report, T-Mobile is going to launch a new fleet of plans under a new T-Mix brand. The T-Mix plan tiers will be Standard, More, and Loaded. T-Mix Standard will allegedly cost $65 per month for a single line, $105 for two…

Engadget 20:57 UTC

A global rollout will follow, although we don't yet know the details.

Engadget 20:52 UTC

Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.

Gizmodo 20:50 UTC

They're accused of “breaking the trust essential to our work,” according to a company spokesperson.

Gizmodo 20:45 UTC

This common science demonstration has been an enduring mystery. Now, this electrical engineer has started to figure it out.

Engadget 20:43 UTC

A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.

Gizmodo 20:40 UTC

Don't be the idiot who breaks their $2,000 foldable iPhone because they listened to some 'experts' on social media.

Gizmodo 20:00 UTC

The 'Testaments' and 'One Battle After Another' breakout is adding horror to her resume.

Gizmodo 19:55 UTC

It's horrifying to imagine Trump asking AI for advice.

The Verge Hardware 19:47 UTC

Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help…

Gizmodo 19:45 UTC

The exact date of the firearm is up for debate, but the discovery sets back the history of guns in Korea by 100 years.

GSMArena 19:31 UTC

Nothing is slowly fleshing out its headphone lineup and is now adding a Pro tier. For context, we got the Headphone (1) a year ago, then the Headphone (a) this Spring. The Headphone (1) Pro comes in either Black or White, and costs €370…

Gizmodo 19:20 UTC

After intense backlash, the New York Times reports that Greg Brockman won't fulfill his donation promises to Leading The Future.

Engadget 19:20 UTC

Google may have a monopoly in search, but neither lawsuit made a compelling case the company was leveraging it.

The Verge Hardware 19:20 UTC

Android Central , a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central 's staff page…

Gizmodo 19:15 UTC

He'll play Duke in the upcoming film, which will act to reboot the Hasbro franchise.

Gizmodo 19:15 UTC

Northern Arizona University, working with Peru’s Ministry of Culture, has uncovered four pristine mummies that could upend the conventional wisdom around the Wari Empire’s ancient conquests.

The Verge Hardware 18:52 UTC

The Steam Deck LCD’s “Aerith” APU. | Photo by Fritzchens Fritz The Steam Deck is four and a half years old, and handheld gamers are eagerly awaiting a Steam Deck 2 - but Valve has consistently said it needs a new chip with a "generational…

Engadget 18:37 UTC

Bye-bye, money.

Gizmodo 18:30 UTC

And before you ask, it has nothing to do with game discs.

Gizmodo 18:15 UTC

Time to find a new way to protect your device.

Gizmodo 18:05 UTC

The president's new interview with Time magazine is just the latest evidence his brain is completely broken.

GSMArena 18:01 UTC

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have new hardware on the front, but that will not be readily apparent. Ice Universe shared images of S27 Ultra screen protectors and says that they are nearly identical to, perhaps even interchangeable…

Gizmodo 18:00 UTC

The streamer released the Oscar-winning first film in theaters only after intense fan demand.

Gizmodo 18:00 UTC

When Earth tips over to restore its rotational balance, sea levels shift around the globe—episodes scientists have now traced to the age of dinosaurs.

Ars Technica Hardware 17:49 UTC

Micron and Samsung executives this week said the memory shortage will continue for at least the next couple of years. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra expects demand for the firm’s memory to exceed its available supply over that period, he told…

Engadget 17:41 UTC

Can the rest of the country have this please?

Gizmodo 17:25 UTC

A colorful shell and pretty screen set the HP OmniBook 5 apart. But make sure to pay attention to the RAM spec.

Engadget 17:15 UTC

The SiriusXM service joins a long list of streamers that have increased rates this year.

The Verge Hardware 17:12 UTC

A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier…

Gizmodo 17:10 UTC

Benchmark scores can be misleading.

Gizmodo 17:00 UTC

Curry Barker's horror mega hit is getting ready for its awards season run-up.

Engadget 17:00 UTC

Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.

Engadget 17:00 UTC

An iterative upgrade once again for Samsung's laptop-sized tablet line.

The Verge Hardware 16:53 UTC

Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with…

GSMArena 16:51 UTC

Honor unveiled the Magic9, Magic9 Super, and Magic9 Pro Max in China last month, and it seems like the company is still preparing at least one more member of the Magic9 family. We're talking about the confusingly named Honor Magic9 Lite+…

Gizmodo 16:26 UTC

Paul Bettany and James Spader star in Marvel's new Disney+ show, out October 14.

Engadget 16:21 UTC

The platform is rolling out "Interactive Stories" starting with Bram Stoker's classic.

The Verge Hardware 16:10 UTC

Sean wears the Meta VR Glasses. | Photo: Meta I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses . That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted . But I want you to understand that…

The Verge Hardware 16:02 UTC

After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier…

Gizmodo 16:00 UTC

New releases from Cassandra Khaw, Annalee Newitz, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah J. Maas, Jane Schoenbrun, and more.

The Verge Hardware 16:00 UTC

Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft…

Engadget 16:00 UTC

The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories.

Gizmodo 15:55 UTC

The governor signed laws relating to AI-driven layoffs, workplace surveillance, deepfakes, medical AI, and more, on Wednesday.

Engadget 15:53 UTC

RAMageddon comes for us all.

GSMArena 15:39 UTC

Redmi initially launched the 17C 5G in some markets in August, and today the device has finally arrived in India. It will become available on October 7 starting at INR 20,999 ($218). For that amount of cash, you get the variant with 4GB of…

Gizmodo 15:20 UTC

There was a "miniature Anglo-Saxon town" between the Vatican and the Tiber River.

Gizmodo 15:15 UTC

The dreaded $100 price increase has come for Samsung's latest flagship phones, too.

Engadget 15:05 UTC

The language of the bill was overbroad, in Newsom's opinion.

Gizmodo 15:00 UTC

Read the short story 'The Raspberry Manifesto of Professor Warana' by Adam-Troy Castro right here on io9, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine.

Engadget 14:58 UTC

Humans vs AI: It's time to d-d-d-d-duel.

The Verge Hardware 14:49 UTC

Image: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images | AFP via Getty Images New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel…

Gizmodo 14:45 UTC

There's always a catch.

The Verge Hardware 14:36 UTC

A pop-up shop for "dots," a personal assistant agent at OpenAI DevDay 2026. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) | Getty Images At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals …

GSMArena 14:31 UTC

Today Samsung has quietly listed both the Galaxy M08 and F08 on its website in India. This makes the two devices official, and they are both in fact clones of the Galaxy A08 with different names. Like the A08, the M08 and F08 each have a…

Gizmodo 14:25 UTC

In 1960, the journal Science published an article in which scientists predicted doomsday would arrive on Friday, November 13, 2026. So should you be worried?

Gizmodo 14:10 UTC

Valve’s next-gen handheld could run the ‘Gainsborough’ chip, and only nerds will understand the significance.

Gizmodo 14:00 UTC

We've picked out only the best spooky titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more this month.

The Verge Hardware 14:00 UTC

Today I’m talking with Josh Dzieza, a longtime features writer here at The Verge , about Kevin O’Leary’s plans to build a massive data center in Utah . The idea was to build the world’s biggest data center — a 40,000-acre AI campus with…

Gizmodo 13:35 UTC

Plus, Zach Snyder suggests the world isn't ready for 'Rebel Moon 3.'

The Verge Hardware 13:30 UTC

On Monday, Variety reported that RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the Australian soap opera Neighbours "into microdramas." These clips will be available on Epis , a short-form vertical video streaming platform. Though Neighbours…

GSMArena 13:26 UTC

Xiaomi has launched the Poco C95 Pro in select regions globally, including the EU and Singapore. The key highlights of the Poco C95 Pro include a 7,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging and a large 6.9 inch display with a…

The Verge Hardware 13:17 UTC

The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Samsung raised prices in the US by $100 or more, Phone Arena reports. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already $100 more expensive than their S25 predecessors when they…

Gizmodo 13:00 UTC

There are also fun new colors and two page-turning accessories—a wireless remote and a cover case—that keep the e-reader fresh.

Gizmodo 13:00 UTC

Mike Flanagan’s new Prime Video series adaptation boasts an excellent cast and some intriguing expansions of Stephen King’s world.

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day . A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is…

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Does this range of colors look a little familiar? | Image: HP HP is announcing a new laptop that's squarely aimed at Apple's MacBook Neo . The 2026 HP OmniBook 5 14 starts at $699.99 with an Intel Core 5 315 "Wildcat Lake" processor, 8GB…

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Do we really need a new version of Carrie ? That's the question that plagues any attempt to reimagine the classic horror tale. Stephen King's 1974 novel remains one of his most iconic, and the film version from Brian De Palma and Sissy…

Engadget 13:00 UTC

It also lasts up to 42 hours on a single charge.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

Neurable is launching a new pair of EEG-equipped headphones to keep an eye on your brainwaves while you work, rest and play.

Wired Gear 13:00 UTC

Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.

Wired Gear 13:00 UTC

Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

BookTok will probably rejoice.

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

The base Kindle (shown here), Kindle Paperwhite, and Colorsoft come in aluminum options, not just plastic. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Kindles don't usually change much with each new version, but Amazon is launching…

Wired Gear 13:00 UTC

I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

Amazon's new Kindle e-readers come with flat-surface displays and new colors.

Gizmodo 12:45 UTC

The Holiday Pattern Projector Light uses dual lighting for maximum holiday effects.

Gizmodo 12:30 UTC

Forget the flashy new features; this pair of Nothing wireless headphones is all about amazing sound.

GSMArena 12:23 UTC

RedMagic started teasing its next flagship smartphone, the 12 Pro+, last month. The device will become official on October 15. Ahead of that, someone in possession of a prototype has decided to run Geekbench on it. As always, that has…

Wired Gear 12:15 UTC

Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

Fears over open-weight models are at least as much about winning the AI race at home as they are about safety hazards.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

A second anthology film inspired by the fan-built horror fiction forum has just been announced—and this time, it's more on the level.

Gizmodo 11:30 UTC

Cosmology is entering a "golden era" of discovery and revelation—and at the center of the commotion lies the DESI Collaboration.

Wired Gear 11:30 UTC

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

Wired Gear 11:30 UTC

If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.

GSMArena 11:24 UTC

Just a day after leaked images of Samsung’s first clip-on earphones surfaced online, the company has officially unveiled the Galaxy Buds On in South Korea. The Galaxy Buds On feature a clip type design that is claimed to be comfortable for…

Wired Gear 11:03 UTC

Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.

Gizmodo 11:00 UTC

The pirate ship kind, for 'Treasure Island,' and the cop kind, for '24 Jump Street,' plus more.

Wired Gear 11:00 UTC

The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.

Engadget 10:41 UTC

Movie studios are turning to the horror fiction site SCP Foundation and showing how dealing with that community can go right, and wrong.

GSMArena 10:23 UTC

Huawei is launching its next generation of slab flagships – the Mate 90 RS is king of the hill and you can read more about it here and about the Mate 90 Pro Max here. In this post, we’ll go over the new Huawei Mate 90 and Mate 90 Pro …

The Verge Hardware 10:15 UTC

I’m sorry, this is just a camera that makes phone calls. | Image: Huawei Over the last few years, Chinese Android manufacturers have followed Vivo's example of launching add-on "teleconverter" lenses for their flagship phones, enabling…

The Verge Hardware 10:11 UTC

Lemmo wants you to call it an SUV. | Image: Lemmo The Lemmo 3 is the first cargo bike from the respected German e-bike maker. This premium, step-through longtail is a slightly less insane take on Rivian's Also TM-B , with one major…

Gizmodo 10:00 UTC

Fines start at $525.

The Verge Hardware 10:00 UTC

On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents. For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder…

Wired Gear 10:00 UTC

The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.

Engadget 09:26 UTC

Google trained Gemini 4 Argon to be highly capable in knowledge work, cybersecurity defense and creative writing.