Why Apple’s next computer should be for the smart home
After the “intelligent personal hub,” Apple needs to build the intelligent home hub.
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Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold
A new Samsung ad features “Tim Cook from Palmerston North” promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 following Apple’s launch of its iPhone Duo.
Ikea supersized its cheap Bluetooth speaker and added an optical input
The new Badkruka speaker can wirelessly connect to your mobile devices or tether to your home theater.
Maria Bartiromo breaks silence after abrupt Fox News departure
Maria Bartiromo thanked supporters and teased her "next moves" in her first public statement since her abrupt Fox News departure.
Insta360’s Luna Ultra will soon get vertical 4K video too.
This week’s new single-lens Luna Pro added 4K30 vertical recording, something lacking on the pricier Ultra and both of DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P steadicams. The company tells me that the Ultra is getting 4K support added retroactively though. The update is planned for September 20th, but I’ve been warned there’s a chance it could be postponed. [Link: Insta360 launches a single-lens Osmo Pocket rival you can actually buy in the US | https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/993837/insta360-luna-pro-steadicam-gimbal-release-price-specs | The Verge]
Orry recalls Janhvi Kapoor’s advice: ‘One day you will be front page on your own merit’
Internet personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, recalled a piece of advice from his close friend and actress Janhvi Kapoor that stayed.
Samsung’s leaked SmartTag 3 goes full squircle.
Images shared by WinFuture suggest a return to the squircular design of the original SmartTag (unlike its pill-shaped successor), but without a cutout for key rings and carabiners. Instead an optional case could offer an attachment point, while a Spigen collaboration builds it into a pet collar. WinFuture expects it to launch in October for $29.99. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Galaxy-SmartTag3-1789084000-0-0.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Galaxy-SmartTag3-1789083995-0-0.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Galaxy-SmartTag3-1789084361-0-0.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Galaxy-SmartTag3-1789084008-0-0.webp?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Pet-Collar-ComforTag-fuer-SmartTag3-1789084344-0-0.webp?quality=90&strip=all]
America looks back on 25 years since 9/11
In today’s issue: ▪ A somber anniversary ▪ Conclusion of the RNC midterm convention ▪ Supreme Court rejects Missouri GOP map ▪ Kimmel accuses FCC of threat Americans all around the country today are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that changed the course of the 21st century. President Trump…
Countries where you can buy iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max cheaper than India
Tech News News: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have officially launched worldwide, and as we have seen in the past, the price of these iPhones varies sig.
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US
The Fairphone 6 Plus is a refreshed version of the 6, with more RAM and a faster chipset.
After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
Three years after becoming a viral sensation, the Nopia harmony machine synth will be out by the end of the year for ‘around £550.’
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is a better camera in every respect
The new compact steadicam doesn’t do much the Pocket 3 can’t, but it improves on nearly all of it.
Anker’s new charger with a screen would feel less gimmicky if it did more
Anker added a screen to the latest version of its tiny 45W Nano charger, but it’s another upgraded feature that makes this a tempting upgrade.
The Fairbuds noise-canceling earbuds have an easily swappable battery
The company behind the Fairphone has launched the Fairbuds — a pair of easily repairable earbuds that come with a replaceable battery.
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag is a $29.99 Tile competitor
The new Galaxy SmartTag tracking device from Samsung lets you locate your lost keys, pets, or whatever else. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy, costs $29.99, and will arrive on January 29th.
Samsung’s first clip-on earbuds leak in new image.
Supposedly galled the Galaxy Buds On, SammyGuru found an image of the earbuds in the Samsung Buds Manager app. Other images hint at features including automatic volume adjustment, voice memo recording, and head shaking and nodding gesture controls. Clip-ons are the new industry trend, with Bose, Sony, and Nothing already on board. [Image: Although these are in black, SammyGuru says a white version is on the way too. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Galaxy-Buds-On.webp?quality=90&strip=all]
Insta360 launches a single-lens Osmo Pocket rival you can actually buy in the US
The Luna Pro has one lens, a detachable display, and 4K vertical recording.