Hardware news — Tuesday 06 October 2026

Engadget 23:30 UTC

Spam calls don't have to grab your attention and waste your time. Use these built-in options to silence and block them without having to pay.

Gizmodo 23:26 UTC

Meta's Muse agent has been implicated in several privacy and security issues since it launched less than a month ago.

The Verge Hardware 23:26 UTC

OpenAI has revealed solutions to a number of long-standing mathematics problems produced by an unreleased frontier model in a batch of 722 manuscripts, covering 372 result families that group related papers. It extends a run of…

GSMArena 23:02 UTC

A fight as old as the term smartphone itself – Apple vs. Samsung has always been a spectacle whether it’s advertising, fan base, features or hardware. So, here is the latest one for you – we put the most recent Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max next…

Engadget 23:00 UTC

Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.

Engadget 22:32 UTC

The doorbell, security cameras, thermostats and more could be announced next week.

Engadget 22:30 UTC

Of course you're going to get the one that works with your ereader, but which of these page-turning gadgets is actually better?

Gizmodo 22:15 UTC

There's a big difference between "sugar free" and "no added sugar."

The Verge Hardware 22:12 UTC

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees that Microsoft is getting ready to do something around Grand Theft Auto VI that "no other platform holder is doing" during an employee all-hands this morning. According to sources familiar with…

Gizmodo 22:00 UTC

The future killer's appearance is being kept under wraps before the show hits Peacock next week.

The Verge Hardware 22:00 UTC

The Dreame X60 Ultra in action. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Spending too much time constantly sweeping and mopping? If you have the money to delegate those chores to a robot cleaner, you could save a lot of personal…

Engadget 22:00 UTC

If you use Android Auto, you can try out the beta mapping service today.

The Verge Hardware 21:39 UTC

Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg . The products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate…

Ars Technica Hardware 21:31 UTC

Drones sank two cargo ships and damaged a third in the exclusive economic zones of NATO member countries for the first time, killing at least two sailors. The attacks represent a notable escalation as Black Sea commercial shipping has…

GSMArena 21:31 UTC

Apple received some bad news today. The company has been ordered to pay an additional $184 million in interest on top of a jury's previous $634 million verdict in a patent infringement case with Masimo. The initial verdict came out in…

Wired Gear 21:30 UTC

Digital wall calendars can organize multiple family calendars, meal plans, chores, and to-do lists, and even double as a digital photo frame. And best of all, they’re on sale.

Wired Gear 21:17 UTC

Want to save money without supporting Amazon? This roundup is full of deals on WIRED-approved favorites.

Gizmodo 21:15 UTC

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Wired Gear 21:15 UTC

My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.

Gizmodo 21:10 UTC

From Jack's axe in 'The Shining' to the baby from '2001,' the collection will travel to New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London.

The Verge Hardware 21:10 UTC

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent, as reported earlier by Deadline . Many established comics, including Patton Oswalt…

Gizmodo 20:50 UTC

Unlike most other fungal infections, Cladophialophora bantiana seems to prefer going after the brain.

Wired Gear 20:47 UTC

Our team is tracking Prime Day price drops live to find all the best discounts. Check here for the latest coverage on all the sales we’re shopping ourselves.

Gizmodo 20:45 UTC

David Ellison prevails in his quest for media domination.

The Verge Hardware 20:37 UTC

Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. It was previously only available on the Cybertruck , and also…

Ars Technica Hardware 20:32 UTC

After months of industry and customer speculation, Paramount Skydance has shed some light on the future of the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services. Paramount Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) today…

The Verge Hardware 20:32 UTC

Google announced a new agreement to update six nuclear power plant sites across the US as the tech giant seeks to generate more electricity for its power-hungry data centers. Google signed the 20-year deal with Constellation, the leading…

Gizmodo 20:20 UTC

The strange rules of quantum mechanics could spell the end of our universe. But they might also spare it from one particular fate.

Gizmodo 20:15 UTC

This is the latest award show to be picked up by a streamer.

Wired Gear 20:06 UTC

I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.

GSMArena 20:02 UTC

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. We’ve already looked at the best phone deals for the US. Here we will take a look at the best tablet offers, also smartwatches and some Amazon devices. Table of Contents: Tablets…

Gizmodo 20:00 UTC

In fairness, having the source code does help.

Gizmodo 20:00 UTC

The Garmin Enduro 4 promises up to 320 hours of battery while still offering the health and fitness tracking features of the Fenix 9 Pro.

The Verge Hardware 20:00 UTC

Calling something “last-gen” usually means it comes with big compromises compared to the latest version. That’s not as true for the last-gen Kindle Paperwhite as it is with some other tech. The newer version can open books 30 percent…

Gizmodo 19:45 UTC

The report blames corporate control of water systems, climate change, and federal disinvestment in infrastructure.

The Verge Hardware 19:30 UTC

The MacBook Air laptops are among the discounted Apple products. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Amazon’s October Big Deal Days are underway (lasting through tomorrow night), and we spotted a ton of Apple products and…

Gizmodo 19:15 UTC

A Christmas present to the Altman haters.

Gizmodo 19:15 UTC

The PartyBox Ultimate 2 uses JBL's AI tool to strip vocals from your songs.

The Verge Hardware 19:12 UTC

Is Sony about to announce a new PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld? The Wi-Fi Alliance recently certified two unannounced PlayStation products of some kind, and the certification documents indicate that they could be updates to the…

The Verge Hardware 19:03 UTC

If you've been using an older Amazon Echo device as a speaker through its 3.5mm aux input, Alexa voice commands to play or pause from line in may stop working. Ars Technica points to this Reddit poster claiming they received a message from…

The Verge Hardware 19:00 UTC

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 in white. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale for $359 at Amazon and Best Buy during October Prime Day, a healthy $140 discount from its usual price, and $10 lower than the…

Engadget 18:52 UTC

With some processing caveats of course.

Engadget 18:31 UTC

Please don't name it ParaMax.

Wired Gear 18:31 UTC

Samsung’s The Frame is the leading art TV for a reason. The matte display makes paintings look like museum pieces, not a glossy screensaver.

GSMArena 18:31 UTC

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. As usual, we have picked out the best offers for smartphones and wearables and we’ve broken them down into categories for easier browsing. Table of Contents: Flagships Foldables…

Gizmodo 18:30 UTC

Hayabusa2 is on an extended mission to collect another batch of samples from a tiny asteroid.

Engadget 18:30 UTC

We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.

Wired Gear 18:30 UTC

The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.

Wired Gear 18:26 UTC

Snag some new Yeti gear in your choice of eye-popping colors while supplies last (which won't be long).

Wired Gear 18:25 UTC

Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.

The Verge Hardware 18:15 UTC

Make your life a little better with a physical copy of Everything Everywhere All At Once. | Image: A24 You could spend a lot on gadgets in our main October Prime Day roundup and get maybe one or two things. That’s all well and good, but…

Wired Gear 18:08 UTC

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

Engadget 18:04 UTC

The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.

Wired Gear 18:03 UTC

Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.

Gizmodo 18:00 UTC

At least 20 U.S. military sites have been damaged since President Trump started the war.

Engadget 18:00 UTC

Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.

The Verge Hardware 18:00 UTC

I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now that the iPhone Duo is both real and coming very soon. But if you’ll entertain a great deal, there are big discounts happening for both the…

Wired Gear 17:45 UTC

These are all products we've tested and loved, and they're all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.

The Verge Hardware 17:43 UTC

Netflix just announced The Conjuring: Unspoken , a new horror game set in The Conjuring universe that you can play with your phone as a controller, and it will launch exclusively on the service on October 13th. Here's Netflix's description…

The Verge Hardware 17:31 UTC

We’re in the process of testing all the Googlebooks. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Googlebooks are here . The first models went on sale Sunday, October 4th, and we received review units of all five Googlebooks about 24 hours…

The Verge Hardware 17:15 UTC

Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted to grow in order to better compete with the likes of Disney and Netflix , it has steadily…

Gizmodo 17:15 UTC

The eight-episode 'Friday the 13th' prequel series arrives October 15 on Peacock.

Ars Technica Hardware 17:03 UTC

Amazon has disabled Alexa control of devices plugged into the company's Echo smart speaker’s AUX port. Users have reported receiving an email from Amazon this week informing them of the change. “This is a reminder that as of today, voice…

The Verge Hardware 17:00 UTC

The Anker Nano 100W travel adapter with its folding prongs. | Image: Anker For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and is equipped with the ability to adapt to…

GSMArena 16:59 UTC

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will announce its new HomePad on October 13. Now, a new report suggests that the company is planning two separate product launches this month. According to the report, which cites…

Engadget 16:45 UTC

Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.

Wired Gear 16:43 UTC

Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.

Gizmodo 16:30 UTC

The nonprofit says the agents made unauthorized edits, probed its services, and may have contributed to a partial outage.

Gizmodo 16:30 UTC

A few solid entries and a whole lot of Gwar can't quite elevate the latest entry in the found-footage horror series.

Gizmodo 16:30 UTC

We thought Microsoft was preparing a wild laptop. Turns out it's preparing two.

The Verge Hardware 16:30 UTC

The Nothing Headphone 1 are among the discounted headsets. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge We spotted a variety of discounted headphones and earbuds during October’s Prime Big Deals Days, with some of our favorite options discounted to…

The Verge Hardware 16:29 UTC

With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it…

Ars Technica Hardware 16:15 UTC

Googlebooks are Google's latest attempt to carve out a piece of the premium laptop market, and tight integration with Android phones is a key part of that effort. Now that Googlebooks are available, we're learning of some frustrating…

Gizmodo 16:15 UTC

Hark's launching its AI software interface today, called Hark Pro. The hardware is coming. Just not today.

Engadget 16:15 UTC

Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.

The Verge Hardware 16:03 UTC

HBO Max and Paramount Plus will become one streaming service under Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a press release announcing the completion of the deal, Skydance - the name of the combined companies …

Gizmodo 16:00 UTC

The director and producer of the 2007 original will reunite to reignite the Hasbro franchise.

The Verge Hardware 16:00 UTC

The AstroLab is very difficult to play in this position. | Image: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge Arturia's AstroLab series was already amongst the best stage keyboards out there. They essentially put the company's AnalogLab suite of vintage…

The Verge Hardware 16:00 UTC

The unique translucent design of the Nothing Headphone 1 | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge There’s no denying that Nothing knows how to make eye-catching headphones. If you’re considering a new pair of over-ear cans, the Nothing Headphone…

GSMArena 15:53 UTC

Amazon has launched Prime Big Deal Days – unlike the previous Prime event, this one will only last two days, so you don’t have much time to consider. Here are the best smartphone offers, organized by category. Table of Contents: Flagships…

Engadget 15:45 UTC

Task Scheduler isn't a particularly pretty part of Windows, but it's a powerful tool if you take the time to understand it.

Gizmodo 15:35 UTC

"No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease," Governor Kathy Hochul stated Monday.

Engadget 15:30 UTC

Nintendo's best controller is expensive, so here are some cheaper, awesome alts.

Engadget 15:15 UTC

Mesh systems tend to look more like minimalist decor than traditional routers, and there's actually a good reason.

The Verge Hardware 15:00 UTC

Normally $169.99, the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are discounted to $135.99 during Amazon’s October sale, beating their previous low price of $149.99, and coming in $14 lower than the AirPods 5. While these earbuds stand out for a number of…

Gizmodo 14:50 UTC

The storm has a 90% chance of hurricane formation within the next 48 hours, and models suggest it will make landfall in the United States.

GSMArena 14:49 UTC

After bringing its S-series back to India with the vivo S2 in August, the company has now expanded the lineup with the new vivo S2 FE. The phone features a massive 10,000mAh battery and a large 6.83 inch display. The vivo S2 FE packs the…

Wired Gear 14:46 UTC

They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.

Engadget 14:45 UTC

The market seems to be overflowing with foldable phones, and the iPhone Duo and Moto Razr Ultra are top competitors.

Gizmodo 14:40 UTC

iPod nostalgia may have just hit a new peak.

The Verge Hardware 14:37 UTC

Leaked images of Google’s upcoming Fitbit Edge shared by Android Headlines. | Image: Android Headlines Following more images of the previously leaked Google Fitbit Edge surfacing a few days ago , new details about the upcoming fitness…

The Verge Hardware 14:35 UTC

Trump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach that may have exposed the data of 3,615 people, according to reports from PCMag and Straight Arrow News . The breach reportedly included names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and…

Engadget 14:30 UTC

New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'

Engadget 14:26 UTC

Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.

Wired Gear 14:17 UTC

Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.

Gizmodo 14:15 UTC

An a16z partner said she "stumbled on a genius OnlyFans marketing hack." Comics say the jokes were stolen.

The Verge Hardware 14:00 UTC

The Pixel Watch 5 with a white band. The Google Pixel Watch 5 is discounted by $60 during Amazon’s October sale, with the 41mm version on sale for $334.99, and the 45mm version for $364.99. The latest version of Google’s smartwatch rolled…

Gizmodo 13:55 UTC

The last two remaining satellites were transported to an orbital graveyard as the program officially comes to an end.

Engadget 13:45 UTC

Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.

GSMArena 13:36 UTC

It’s the October edition of Amazon Prime Day also known as Prime Day Deals. We’ve been keeping an eye out for the best offers on tablets and smartwatches and are now bringing you our top picks in the UK. As usual with Prime Day promos, the…

The Verge Hardware 13:32 UTC

Paramount has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a combined company known as Skydance . The merger officially puts Paramount and WBD's film studios, along with major networks and brands like HBO, CBS…

The Verge Hardware 13:26 UTC

The Emmys have a new home - and it looks like Amazon paid plenty for the rights. The awards show and Amazon announced a six-year deal that will move the Emmys from its traditional broadcast television home to Prime Video. The shift begins…

Engadget 13:22 UTC

JBL has just released its most powerful and expensive PartyBox speaker.

The Verge Hardware 13:19 UTC

Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model . Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you'll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus…

The Verge Hardware 13:15 UTC

To update to the revamped Screen Time parental controls, every device in my family group must be on the relevant version 27. And that was just the start of my struggles. | Screenshot by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge After suffering…

Engadget 13:15 UTC

PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.

IT Home (EN Mirror) 13:09 UTC Translated from zh-cn

According to information from IT House on October 6, bmwblog today reported that BMW plans to significantly increase the use of standardized parts in its overall vehicle manufacturing to reduce costs and increase efficiency. In order to…

Wired Gear 13:00 UTC

Otherlab’s Lightfoot looks like a box on wheels, but this head-turning urban scooter is designed to go farther thanks to the power of the sun.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

In addition to new events, now you can explore Wuhu Island like never before.

Engadget 13:00 UTC

Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists.

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Following their debut at CES 2026 and a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign last February, Tomorrow Doesn't Matter's (TDM) Neo headphones are now available in the US. While Sony recently opted to reintroduce a headphone design…

Engadget 12:45 UTC

Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.

Wired Gear 12:38 UTC

At $1,099, the MacBook Air is $200 off its retail price for Prime Day, its lowest price in months.

Gizmodo 12:30 UTC

A riveting tale of disk space lost and found! Read on and learn of a mysterious knight in shining armor, and marvel at how a terrible creature was vanquished!

GSMArena 12:30 UTC

Once again, a rumor turned out to be true. We're talking about the one saying that vivo would launch the X Fold6 globally on October 1 and in India on October 6. The global launch has already happened, right on that schedule, and so today…

The Verge Hardware 12:30 UTC

The discounted Apple Watch SE 3. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Apple Watch SE 3 is the smartwatch that we recommend for most people because it’s affordable, yet packed with most of the features found in pricier…

Engadget 12:15 UTC

Your Samsung phone has features to help keep the battery healthy, so you'll see an icon when they're kicking in.

Gizmodo 12:13 UTC

Plus, 'Godzilla Minus One' presents the mother-of-all popcorn buckets.