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Welcome to Tech Finds, Stringbeans! 📱 This is your daily stop for the newest electronics launches: phones, tablets, computers, and smart home gear — with the launch prices, the release dates, and where to preorder each one, every single one checked by hand before it lands here. No hype, no guessing: if it's on this page, it's confirmed.
🕗 Updated daily — fresh finds every morning and evening. Last checked: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
vivoLaunches Thu Nov 26 · India
X500, X500 Pro & X500 Pro Max — vivo's camera flagships launch in India November 26
Three camera flagships and a watch, all on one day! vivo confirmed today, Thursday, November 12, that the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max launch in India on Thursday, November 26 at 12 PM — and all three models are coming, not just the Pro Max. Joining them is the Watch GT 2, vivo's first smartwatch for India, with a 2.07-inch display and battery rated at up to 25 days, plus the ZEISS telephoto converter kits: the 200mm Telephoto Extender Gen 2 works with all three phones, while the 400mm Gen 2 Ultra is for the Pro Max, and both are sold separately alongside a Photographer Kit and an Imaging Grip Kit. The standard X500 gets a new red finish that China never got, the phones run Android 17-based OriginOS, and sales will run through the vivo store, Amazon and Flipkart — with India prices still to be announced on launch day.
CAMERAS FIRSTThe Pro Max is the photography flagship of the three, with a ZEISS-tuned triple camera in a big circular island and support for those clip-on telephoto extenders that stretch its reach to 200mm and even 400mm.
HONEST NOTEvivo has not announced India prices, memory options or the sale date yet — any rupee figures circulating online are tips, not official numbers, so wait for November 26 before budgeting.
Blackmagic DesignAnnounced today · Ships Dec 2026
Ambisonic Microphone — Blackmagic's 108-mic spatial audio sphere arrives in December for $1,695
One little sphere, 108 microphones! Blackmagic Design announced the Ambisonic Microphone today, Thursday, November 12 — a 7th-order ambisonic array that packs 108 digital MEMS microphones flush into a faceted metal body small enough to sit in your palm or mount on top of a camera. A built-in processor runs Apple-licensed encoding filters, turning all 108 signals into 64 channels of 32-bit spatial audio in real time, and everything travels over a single USB-C cable for audio and power — no breakout box, no extra encoder, no driver. It records straight into Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive camera, to an iPhone through the Blackmagic Camera app, or to a computer with Fairlight Live. It arrives in December 2026 through resellers worldwide for $1,695 before local duties and taxes — $1,909 on Blackmagic's U.S. page with its mount, or $2,405 for a kit that adds a magnetic windshield and a locking USB-C cable.
BORN WITH THE VISION PRO CAMERAThis mic grew out of Blackmagic's work with Apple on the URSA Cine Immersive camera — Apple licensed the array geometry and encoding filters, Blackmagic did the engineering, and the result is plug-in-and-record spatial audio for immersive video.
HONEST NOTEThat headline $1,695 excludes local duties and taxes — the U.S. store price with the mount is $1,909 — and Blackmagic has not yet published self-noise or sample-rate figures, so listen for hands-on tests before judging it against rival arrays.
GlyphPreorder now · Ships early Dec
Capture+ Readers — Glyph's USB4 CFexpress Type A and Dual SD readers open for preorder
Faster offloads for camera folks! Glyph has opened preorders for two new Capture+ card readers: the CFexpress Type A USB4 reader, built for Sony Alpha shooters, with a 40Gbps USB4 connection rated at up to 5,000MB/s, and the Dual SD reader, which offloads two SD cards at once over a 10Gbps connection at up to 1,000MB/s. Both are fanless and bus-powered, with Glyph's SteadyIO design and a solid aluminum shell under a removable rugged cover to keep speeds steady through long offloads, and each box includes a 30cm SteadyIO USB-C cable. Preorders are open now at Glyph for $149.99 for the Type A reader and $99.99 for the Dual SD, with shipping expected in early December, and both carry a three-year warranty with a year of advance replacement.
STEADY, NOT JUST FASTThe pitch is sustained speed: SteadyIO thermal design is meant to hold those transfer rates through a full day's cards instead of throttling as the reader warms up — handy when you are copying 4K video in the field.
HONEST NOTEThose top speeds need a USB4 or Thunderbolt host for the Type A reader and fast cards to feed them — on an older USB port both readers will run at that port's slower pace, and U.K. pricing is still to be confirmed.
Home AssistantOut now · Wed Nov 11
Connect AUX-2 — Home Assistant's $69 multi-tool makes your old gear smart
Your old stereo is not obsolete — it just needs this little box! Nabu Casa launched the Home Assistant Connect AUX-2, a $69 multi-tool (€59 in Europe) about the size of a deck of cards, on sale from Wednesday, November 11. Plug it into an older amplifier or receiver and it streams lossless audio from Spotify, Tidal or your own files through Music Assistant, with volume, input and power control from Home Assistant — and it can sync with modern speakers like Sonos and HomePod for music around the house. Its two RS-232 serial ports bring compatible TVs, projectors, heating systems and solar inverters under local control too, with no manufacturer cloud in between, and it doubles as a Bluetooth hub and a network host for Home Assistant's Z-Wave adapter. Power comes over Ethernet or USB-C, it runs on open ESPHome software, and Nabu Casa plans to publish its board design and 3D-print files for tinkerers.
NO DEVICE LEFT BEHINDThat is the whole idea, in founder Paulus Schoutsen's words: the most sustainable device is the one you already own — the AUX-2 keeps good gear working locally even if its maker's cloud service shuts down.
HONEST NOTEYou will need a running Home Assistant setup to use it, and serial control only works with gear that supports it — some devices need serial switched on in their own settings first.
GoogleOut today · Wed Nov 11
Pixel Tag — Google's own Find Hub tracker goes on sale today for $29.99
Google finally has a tracker of its own! The Pixel Tag went on sale today, Wednesday, November 11 — Google's first-party Find Hub tracker, slim enough to slip into a wallet and tough enough to clip to keys or luggage, for $29.99 for one or $99.99 for a four-pack at the U.S. Google Store. It leans on the Find Hub network of more than 1 billion Android devices to help you find things from miles away, and up close, Ultra Wideband gives you visual direction and distance guidance to walk right to it. It measures just 28 x 46.1 x 5.4mm and 11.8 grams in its single Fog colour, is rated IP67 against dust and water, sets up with Fast Pair on Android 9 or later, and its replaceable CR2032 battery is rated for over a year. Tap its button and it can even ring your phone — silent mode and all.
FIND IT, NEAR OR FARPlay a sound from the built-in speaker when it is close, follow UWB direction and distance guidance when you are nearby, or watch the Find Hub map when it is miles away — and you can share a tag with up to 10 people.
HONEST NOTEPrecision nearby finding needs a UWB-capable phone, and distance guidance via Bluetooth Channel Sounding needs Android 16 and Bluetooth 6.0 or later — older Android phones still get map and sound finding.
InfinixOut today · Philippines · Wed Nov 11
XPAD 30 — Infinix's 11-inch learning tablet launches today at ₱10,499
A family tablet with learning built right in! Infinix launched the XPAD 30 in the Philippines today, Wednesday, November 11, for the 11.11 sales — an 11-inch tablet with a 90Hz Eye-Care display at 1200 x 1920, priced at ₱10,499, with an early-bird price of ₱9,149 through Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop and a free protective case while stocks last. Inside is a MediaTek Helio G88 with 4GB of RAM (expandable to 8GB) and 128GB of storage, a 7,200mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and both 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, running Android 16-based XOS 16 in Lunar Lilac, Stellar Grey and Cloudline Blue. The headline for families is Infinix AI and its Personalized Learning Center, with access to more than 360,000 free educational videos and AI-tailored learning resources — homework help by day, movie night after.
ONE SCREEN, JOY FOR ALLThat is Infinix's own pitch for it — one shared screen that works as a learning companion for the kids during the day and an entertainment hub for everyone else at night.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Philippines launch — Infinix has shared no U.S. price or date for the XPAD 30, and that ₱9,149 early-bird price is a launch promo, not the regular price.
EPOMAKEROut today · Wed Nov 11
Alice40, Bamboo75 & Galaxy75 — EPOMAKER launches three keyboards in one day
Three brand-new keyboards, all in one day! EPOMAKER launched the Alice40, Bamboo75 and Galaxy75 today, Wednesday, November 11, as the new-release stars of its 11.11 sale. The Bamboo75 is the charmer: a 75% board with 84 keys in a real, hand-polished bamboo case — every unit's grain is different — with five layers of sound dampening for a soft, marbly sound, tri-mode wireless (USB-C, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0), an 8,000mAh battery and Creamy Jade linear switches, for $109.99 at Epomaker.com. The Galaxy75 goes the other way: a solid aluminum 75% case with 81 keys, gasket mounting, VIA support, tri-mode wireless and its own 8,000mAh battery, in black, pink and purple, for $109. And the Alice40 is the wild one — a tiny 40%, column-staggered ergonomic layout with 46 keys and a 3,000mAh battery, for folks who like their keyboards small and different.
PICK YOUR PERSONALITYWarm bamboo, solid aluminum, or a tiny ergonomic experiment — all three share Creamy Jade switches and tri-mode wireless, so the choice is really about your desk and your hands.
HONEST NOTEThe Bamboo75 and Galaxy75 prices above are the maker's own launch prices; EPOMAKER sells through its own store and AliExpress, and standard shipping from its store can take two to three weeks to most countries.
Noble AudioOut now · Tue Nov 10
Astrid — Noble Audio's three-driver wireless earbuds land at $539
Three drivers in each earbud — that is the Astrid way! Noble Audio launched the Astrid on Tuesday, November 10, premium true wireless earbuds built like its wired in-ear monitors: an 8.3mm dynamic driver for the bass, a 6mm planar magnetic driver for the highs, and a balanced armature for the mids, split by a proper crossover, for $539 at nobleaudio.com and authorized retailers worldwide (£499 in the UK, €579 in Europe). Sound is personalized to your own hearing with Audiodo Personal Sound — a three-minute calibration whose profile lives on the earbuds themselves — and wireless runs to LDAC and aptX Adaptive high-resolution codecs, with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode alongside. Battery is rated at up to 11 hours per charge and up to 40 hours with the case, which charges over USB-C or wirelessly, and the buds are IPX4 splash-resistant.
TUNED TO YOUR EARSNo two people hear alike, so the Astrid measures your hearing ear by ear and stores that correction on the buds themselves — it stays put even when you swap phones or close the app.
HONEST NOTEThose high-resolution codecs need an Android source — iPhones fall back to AAC — and Noble publishes no ANC depth figure, so wait for listening reviews before judging the cancelling against the big names.
URBANOut now · India · Tue Nov 10
ARC Go 2 & Q9i — URBAN's AI fitness band and translating earbuds launch in India
Two AI helpers, one for your wrist and one for your ears! URBAN launched the ARC Go 2 AI Smart Fitness Band and the Q9i AI ANC TWS Earbuds in India on Tuesday, November 10 — the band for Rs. 5,999 and the earbuds for Rs. 4,999, both at gourban.in, select stores and online platforms with a one-year warranty. The ARC Go 2 tracks heart rate, sleep, stress, activity and recovery, with an AI-powered Recovery Function for personalized insights, more than 110 sports modes, 30+ guided meditations, a woven fabric strap, IPX68 water resistance and battery rated at up to 45 days, in Jet Black, Ink Blue, Stone Grey, Ocean, Orange and Magenta. The Q9i buds pair active noise cancellation and 13mm drivers with AI Live Translation across more than 50 languages through the AI TransFun app, Bluetooth 6.0, up to 30 hours of total playtime — and a case with a built-in stand to prop up your phone.
TRANSLATION IN YOUR EARThe Q9i's party trick is live translation in over 50 languages through its companion app — handy for travel, classes and chats that cross languages.
HONEST NOTEThis is an India launch — URBAN has shared no U.S. price or date for either device, and that headline 45-day band battery is the maker's rating, not a tested figure.
HonorLaunches Thu Nov 13 · Reservations open
Honor 700 Series — a little screen on the back of every phone, launching Thursday
A second screen, right on the back! Honor has confirmed that the Honor 700, Honor 700 Pro and Honor 700S launch in China on Thursday, November 13, in a teaser on its official Weibo account — and every one of the three gets a square secondary display built into the rear camera island, which Honor calls an AI Dynamic Rear Screen. Honor's own images show that little panel doing real work: the time, widgets and animations, a live preview for selfies taken with the main rear cameras, flight reminders, and even heart rate and blood oxygen readings. There is an AI-powered electronic pet living on the screen, too, that reacts when you interact with it. Reservations opened on November 6, with a 365-day replacement guarantee and a year of screen insurance for both displays for campaign buyers, and the colours are Cold White, Clear Sky, Blue Tone and Pink Mist.
SELFIES, UPGRADEDThat rear panel is a viewfinder for the good cameras on the back — frame your selfie on the little screen and shoot with the main lenses instead of the front one.
HONEST NOTEHonor has not announced prices or full specifications yet — the chip, camera and battery numbers circulating online are leaks, so wait for November 13 before treating any of them as fact. No launch outside China has been announced.
RogbidOut today · Tue Nov 10
VitalRing — Rogbid's titanium ring adds on-demand ECG for $129.99
An ECG, from a ring! Rogbid launched the VitalRing today, Tuesday, November 10 — a titanium alloy smart ring that leans into heart health, available now through Rogbid's official store for $129.99. Touch the ring's dual contacts with a finger from your other hand and it takes an on-demand ECG reading, while heart rate, blood oxygen, HRV and body temperature are tracked continuously, alongside sleep stages, daily stress and cycle tracking. Inside are a Nordic 54L15 chip and a TI4950 front-end processing the PPG, ECG and SpO2 signals. The band is 8mm wide and about five grams, with an epoxy resin inner lining and a 5ATM rating for swimming and showers, in Aura Gold, Lunar Silver and Obsidian Black, in U.S. sizes 8 to 13. Battery runs 8 to 10 days per charge, topped up by the 400mAh magnetic charging case in the box.
SHARE WITH FAMILYA remote-care feature can share health data with family members you choose, and a flick of the ring hand can trigger your phone camera from across the room.
HONEST NOTERogbid publishes no medical clearance for the ECG and does not present it as a diagnosis tool — treat it as tracking, not a medical reading, and the maker's battery and sensor figures have not been independently verified.
Knit SoundOut today · Tue Nov 10
Knit Form — the Dolby Atmos soundbar that looks like furniture, out today for $999
A soundbar you will not want to hide! New American brand Knit Sound Company launched the Knit Form today, Tuesday, November 10 — a fully integrated Dolby Atmos TV soundbar wrapped almost entirely in a soft, sculptural knitted textile, with no front-facing logo and lights that turn off while you watch. Under the fabric it delivers true 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound from 14 channels of Class D amplification, with dual built-in subwoofers so there is no separate subwoofer box to place, and a centre voice array for clear dialogue. It is plug-and-play over a single HDMI eARC or ARC cable (included) and works with your TV remote, with Bluetooth 5.3 for phones and Auracast broadcast for private listening on compatible headphones and hearing aids. Form measures 46 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall, is made for TVs 55 inches and larger, and comes in Cloud White, Slate Black, Pebble, Sandstone and Ember — available now exclusively at KnitSound.com for $999 with free ground shipping in the contiguous U.S.
DESIGNED FOR THE HOME FIRSTKnit was founded by a former Denon and Marantz executive, with interior designer Nate Berkus as an investor and advisor — the whole idea is a speaker that belongs in the room, not hidden from it.
HONEST NOTEThat $999 is the U.S. launch price from Knit itself — Canadian availability is still to be announced, and the flush wall-mount bracket is sold separately for $79.
vivoOn sale now · Philippines · Tue Nov 10
Headphones Studio — vivo's over-ear ANC headphones land at ₱8,999
Over-ear comfort with a very long battery! vivo Philippines launched the Headphones Studio today, Tuesday, November 10, alongside the vivo V80 — over-ear headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation, priced at ₱8,999 in Sunlit White and Dawn Purple and available now at vivo stores nationwide. The 40mm dynamic drivers are tuned by vivo's Golden Ears Acoustic Lab, with Hi-Res Wireless Audio, cinema-grade spatial audio and a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound yourself, plus physical buttons and a volume wheel instead of tap-only controls. They connect to up to three devices at once, weigh 238 grams with soft ear cushions, and the battery is rated at up to 75 hours with ANC off and up to 35 hours with ANC on — a 10-minute charge adds up to nine hours of playback.
MADE FOR LONG DAYSAdaptive cancelling that adjusts to the noise around you, for work, study or the commute — and when the battery finally runs low, nine hours come back from a coffee-break charge.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Philippines launch — vivo has shared no U.S. price or release date for the Headphones Studio, and those battery figures are the maker's ratings with ANC on and off.
imooOn sale now · Launched Mon Nov 9
Watch X10 Minions Limited Edition — imoo's kids' safety watch goes worldwide
A kids' watch with a little Minion mischief! imoo announced the worldwide launch of the Smart Watch X10 Minions Limited Edition on Monday, November 9 — its child-safety watch dressed up with Illumination's Minions character details and gift-ready packaging, available now worldwide through official imoo regional channels and authorized online retailers ahead of the holidays. The X10 itself is built for growing independence: high-definition two-way voice and video calling for quick check-ins, instant SOS for when plans change, and parental controls for approved contacts that can also reduce distractions during school hours. It is water-resistant for active play, with sports features that record exercise and celebrate achievements — a communication and safety tool first, not an open-ended smartphone on a wrist.
FREEDOM, WITH A SAFETY NETSchool runs, sports and playground time get a simple way to stay in touch — kids can call home, parents set who can call in, and SOS is always one press away.
HONEST NOTEimoo's launch announcement did not publish a price for the Minions edition — check your regional imoo store for local pricing, since it is sold through regional channels rather than one global store.
OPPOLaunches Mon Nov 16 · Preorder now
Reno17 & Reno17 Pro — OPPO's glowing-cat phones launch November 16
A phone with a cat hiding in the glass! OPPO confirmed today, Monday, November 9, that the Reno17 and Reno17 Pro launch in China on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. local time, alongside the Watch 5 and Pad Air 6 — and preorders are already open. The finished designs are out for the first time: a square rear camera module, a flat display with slim, even bezels, and colours led by Encounter Cat, a blue finish with a 3D cat outline worked into the back glass, plus Cocoa Brown and a white that differs by model — Ice Moon White on the Reno17, First Snow White on the Pro. One camera trick is confirmed, too: 4K Live Photos across the whole zoom range, with the clip stretched from three seconds to six, so the little moving moment around a photo lasts twice as long.
THE CAT IN THE GLASSEncounter Cat is the hero colour: tilt the blue back panel and the cat outline catches the light — a design made to be shown off, not hidden in a case.
HONEST NOTEOPPO has not officially shared prices or full specifications for either phone yet — the chip, battery and camera numbers circulating online are leaks, so wait for November 16 before treating any of them as fact. No launch outside China has been announced.
OPPOLaunches Mon Nov 16 · Preorder now
Pad Air 6 — OPPO's 12.1-inch, 10,050mAh tablet is fully revealed
A big, book-shaped tablet screen, confirmed in full! OPPO's own China store listing has revealed the complete Pad Air 6 specification sheet ahead of its launch on Monday, November 16, and preorders are open now. The screen is a 12.1-inch LCD at 2800 x 1980 in a 7:5, page-like ratio, refreshing up to 120Hz, with 600 nits of typical brightness rising to 900 nits at peak, and there is an optional Soft Light matte finish to cut glare. Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chip with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, in Wi-Fi and 5G versions, running ColorOS 17. The battery is a generous 10,050mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging, the body is just 6.89mm thin at about 603 grams in Encounter Blue or Starlight Silver, and sound comes from four speakers, with 8-megapixel cameras front and back for calls and classwork.
MADE FOR READING AND NOTESThat 7:5 screen shape is closer to a notebook page than a TV, and OPPO is leaning into it with a refreshed Notes app, learning tools, floating windows and wireless printing.
HONEST NOTERetail pricing has not been published yet — the store page still shows a coming-soon label, so the price lands with the November 16 event. This is a China launch; OPPO has shared no global or U.S. date yet.
HuaweiSingapore sale Tue Nov 10 · Out in Japan
FreeBuds SE 5 Max — Huawei's 80-hour earbuds go on sale tomorrow
Earbuds that can go for weeks between charges! Huawei's FreeBuds SE 5 Max introduced in Japan on Friday, November 6 at ¥8,580 (about $56), and they go on sale in Singapore tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m., for S$58 through Huawei's official stores. The headline is battery: up to 80 hours of listening in total with the charging case with noise cancelling off, and up to 10 hours from the buds alone on one charge — a 10-minute top-up adds up to four more hours. Noise cancelling reaches up to 52dB across four modes, including a Dynamic mode that adjusts itself, and the roughly 10mm drivers support LDAC high-resolution audio at up to 990 kbps. Each bud weighs just 4.3 grams, with Bluetooth 6.0 dual-device connection across iOS and Android, a six-microphone setup for clearer calls, and an IP55 rating against dust and splashes.
TWO WEEKS, ONE CASEHuawei's own maths is roughly two weeks of typical daily listening per case charge — and with cancelling switched on you still get up to 57 hours in total, or seven hours per charge.
HONEST NOTEThat 80-hour figure is with noise cancelling off and counts every top-up from the case, and LDAC's best quality needs a phone that supports it — iPhones stream in AAC instead. No U.S. price or date has been announced.
Camp SnapOn sale now · Launched Thu Nov 5
CS-8 Mini — Camp Snap's screen-free camcorder shrinks for kids
A camcorder with nothing to distract them! Camp Snap announced the CS-8 Mini on Thursday, November 5 — a screen-free, Super 8-style video camera shrunk to less than half the size of the original CS-8, made for smaller hands and kids ages six and up. There is no playback screen, no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth and no app or account: pull the trigger to record MP4 clips, pick from five film-inspired filters and four aspect ratios, and watch the footage later at home. It measures 6.0 by 5.6 by 2.0 inches, weighs about 262 grams, captures sound through its built-in microphone, and comes in blue, green, orange and pink. It is available now for $149.99 from Camp Snap's own store and at Target, with a 4GB memory card included — and Camp Snap warns holiday stock is limited, with orders currently taking an estimated one to two weeks to ship.
FILM NOW, WATCH LATERWith no screen to review every take, kids stay in the moment — the surprise of seeing the clips at home is half the fun, just like the film cameras it copies.
HONEST NOTEThis is video only — no still photos and no watching clips back on the camera itself — and Camp Snap has not published full resolution or frame-rate figures, so judge it as a fun first camcorder, not a specs camera.
MIXXOut today · Sun Nov 8
SoundQ DB3 — the magnetic speaker that snaps onto your phone launches today
A speaker that sticks to your phone — literally! MIXX launched the SoundQ DB3 today, Sunday, November 8 — a compact, portable Bluetooth speaker that snaps onto the back of a smartphone with a secure magnetic connection, so you can carry phone and speaker in one hand, with no cables and no clips. Inside its rounded little body, a passive radiator delivers deeper, fuller bass than its size suggests, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps the connection fast and stable. Pair two DB3 speakers together and True Wireless Stereo pairing turns them into a left-and-right stereo set in Party Mode. It is rated IPX5 against sweat, splashes and light rain, plays for up to six hours from a single charge, charges over USB-C, and is available now in Black and navy blue for £20 from MIXX and Amazon.
STICKS WITH YOUSnap it on for music on the move, peel it off when you are done — and snap two together when one speaker is not loud enough for the group.
HONEST NOTEThat £20 figure is the UK launch price from MIXX — the maker has shared no U.S. price or release date for the DB3 yet.
RazerDrops Tue Nov 10 · 1,337 only
Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition — Razer's magnesium PS5 controller drops Tuesday
A PlayStation controller wrapped in magnesium! Razer has unveiled the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition — its flagship controller, officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and optimised for PC — in a first run of just 1,337 individually serialised units at $349.99 in the U.S. and €368.99 in Europe, sold exclusively through Razer.com and select RazerStores in regionalised drops starting Tuesday, November 10, on a first-come, first-served basis. The shell is a magnesium alloy exoskeleton — exceptionally strong yet light at just 260 grams — with matte black textured TPU grips, a laser-etched, semi-transparent glass touchpad, and double-shot PBT buttons whose legends never fade. Inside is the full pro kit: contactless TMR thumbsticks for precise, durable aim, six mappable multi-function buttons including four mouse-click back buttons and two claw-grip bumpers, and up to 2,000Hz polling with Razer HyperPolling Wireless on PC. In the box come a premium leatherette carrying case, alternative thumbstick caps, four swappable back-button covers, an anodised aluminium replacement tool, the HyperSpeed wireless dongle and a USB-C cable.
TEN YEARS OF RAIJUThe Raiju line began in 2016 — this serialised edition marks a decade of Razer's PlayStation controllers, and each unit carries its own number.
HONEST NOTEThe premium here is the magnesium build, the serial number and the extras in the box — and with only 1,337 units in regional drops, expect them to go fast on November 10.
EdifierOn sale now · China · Sat Nov 7
Hecate GT3 — Edifier's gaming earbuds bring -50dB ANC and 48-hour battery
Gaming earbuds that hush the room! Edifier has launched the Hecate GT3 in China for 265 yuan (about $40) — wireless gaming earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation up to -50dB, in Deep, Comfort and Ambient modes, and a Focus+ algorithm that lifts the sounds gamers listen for, like footsteps, gunfire and voice chat, with low-latency LLAT technology keeping audio in sync with the action on screen. Each bud carries an 11mm titanium-plated dynamic driver on a three-layer composite diaphragm — TPU for bass, PEN for mid-range vocals and a titanium coating for the highs — plus four microphones with AI noise reduction for clearer calls. Battery is built for long sessions: up to 12 hours per charge and up to 48 hours in total with ANC off, and a 15-minute top-up adds up to five hours of listening. The buds weigh just 4.7 grams each, carry an IPX5 rating for sweat and splashes, connect over Bluetooth 6.1 with dual-device pairing, and tune through the companion app, including a six-band EQ.
MADE FOR LONG SESSIONSTwelve hours a charge, three extra charges in the case and a five-hour boost from a 15-minute plug-in — these are earbuds meant to outlast the gaming session, not interrupt it.
HONEST NOTEThis is a China launch for now, and the about-$40 figure is a conversion from the 265 yuan price — Edifier has shared no global release date, and that 48-hour total is with ANC off at half volume.
TCLOn sale now · Philippines
Note A1 NXTPAPER leads TCL's five new paper-like tablets in the Philippines
Tablets that feel like paper! TCL has launched five new tablets in the Philippines, led by the Note A1 NXTPAPER — an 11.5-inch digital notebook and Android tablet with a 2.2K 120Hz NXTPAPER paper-like display, a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, an 8,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and support for the bundled T-Pen Pro, priced at ₱31,095. The rest of the family covers every desk and sofa: the TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER stretches to 12.2 inches at 2.4K and 120Hz with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, a 10,000mAh battery, and a keyboard case and T-Pen 2 in the box; a more portable 11.2-inch NXTPAPER model keeps the paper-like screen at 2.1K and 90Hz; and the standard TAB A1 Plus and 11-inch TAB A1 offer the same big screens without the NXTPAPER finish, with the TAB A1 starting at ₱11,595. Every NXTPAPER model is built to be kinder to your eyes, cutting blue-light exposure while keeping colours vivid and text sharp.
PAPER, NOT GLARENXTPAPER is TCL's matte, paper-like screen finish — made for reading, note-taking and long study sessions where a glossy tablet screen tires your eyes.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Philippines launch — TCL has shared no U.S. price or release date for this new five-tablet lineup yet.
AinaPreorder now · Ships Jan 2027
Aina AI Ring — a screen and joystick on your finger, preorders open at $399
A smart ring with a screen, a joystick and a microphone! Hardware startup Aina opened preorders on Thursday, November 5, for its AI ring at early-bird pricing of $399 — rising to $499 once the early-bird period ends — with shipping planned to start in January 2027. This is not a health ring: it is a controller for AI agents and everyday apps. Its small screen shows notifications from your phone, what an agent is about to do, or which app you are controlling, and the joystick and gesture controls let you approve, dismiss or trigger actions without pulling out your phone. Speak into the built-in microphone to take notes, set reminders or dictate notes on your Mac, take calls through the built-in speaker, and even control music or smart home gear like Apple TV. TechCrunch wore one for a few days before launch and described it as a smartwatch in ring form — with more controls.
APPROVE FROM YOUR FINGERWhen an AI agent wants to book, send or buy something for you, the request lands on the ring first — a flick of the joystick says yes or no, no phone hunt required.
HONEST NOTEThis is a first-generation startup device with software still being refined, and January 2027 is a planned shipping window, not a shelf date — the $399 early-bird price is for a limited run before it rises to $499.
HuaweiOut today · Sat Nov 7
Wind Chaser Cooling Stand — Huawei's bladeless fan stand goes on sale today
A phone stand that cools your phone — with no fan blades at all! Huawei's Wind Chaser Cooling Stand goes on sale today, Saturday, November 7, in China at 299 yuan (about $45) through Huawei's online store, authorized retailers and experience stores. It is Huawei's first try at piezoelectric air cooling: a 0.65mm bladeless ceramic fan vibrates 29,000 times a second to move air, with two speed levels and outlet wind speed Huawei says is more than 100% higher than traditional tiny mechanical fans — and it can lower a phone's temperature by 6°C. The aluminium-alloy body weighs just 27 grams and is 7.8mm thick, folds open to 110 degrees for portrait or landscape, and sticks to the back of a phone with nearly 400,000 gecko-style micro suction points — up to 40 newtons of hold, with no glue and no magnets. It carries 2.5 hours of battery and supports wired and wireless charging.
NO BLADES, NO BULKA vibrating ceramic sheet does the fan's job at 0.65mm thin, so the whole cooler is a folding stand you can slip in a pocket — no clunky clip-on cooler required.
HONEST NOTEThis is a China sale for now — Huawei has shared no global release date, and the about-$45 figure is a conversion from the 299 yuan price.
SamsungOn sale now · U.S. · Fri Nov 6
Galaxy SmartTag3 — Samsung's smaller tracker lands in the U.S.
Never lose your keys again — Samsung's tracker just got smaller and smarter! The Galaxy SmartTag3 is on sale now in the U.S. from Friday, November 6, at $29.99 for one or $99.99 for a four-pack in Black or White, through Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and authorized retailers. Samsung says it is thinner than the generations before it — reports put it at 35% smaller and 33% lighter — with fast location updates through the Galaxy Find Network, long-range finding and, for the first time in the line, cross-OS support, so iPhone households can view and share a tag's location through SmartThings Find. Compass View now guides you from up to 60 metres away — around three times farther than before — and the new Place Notification alerts you if a tagged item moves in or out of an area you set, alongside Location History and Movement Detection Alerts. Battery is rated for up to 550 days, stretching to 790 days in Power Saving Mode.
KEYS, BAGS AND PETSClip one to keys or luggage, or use Samsung's pet collar accessory — the tag reports back whenever a nearby Galaxy device hears it, wherever it has wandered.
HONEST NOTEOn iPhone the view is partial: Compass View, Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert are not available on iOS — the full feature set needs a Galaxy phone.
NottaPreorder now · Ships early Dec
Memo Pro — Notta's AI recorder opens for U.S. preorder at $189
Press record, then actually listen to the conversation! Notta introduced the Memo Pro in the U.S. on Friday, November 6 — the next generation of its credit-card-sized AI voice recorder — with U.S. preorders open now starting at $189 in Space Black and Silver Gray, and preorders expected to begin shipping in early December 2026. The big upgrades came straight from owners of the first Memo: a 0.95-inch colour display shows recording status, duration and battery at a glance, built-in USB-C replaces the special charging cable, storage doubles to 64GB, and the recorder now switches by itself between phone-call and in-person modes. When you get back to a Wi-Fi network you trust, recordings upload to Notta in the background on their own — no opening the app — ready to transcribe and summarise, with up to 50 hours of recording per charge, a pickup range of up to 26 feet in a quiet room, and a feather-light 30-gram body that rides on the back of your phone in its magnetic case. Every Memo Pro includes Notta's Hardware plan at no extra cost, with 600 transcription minutes a month — double the old allowance.
MARK THE GOOD BITOne short press of the button while recording marks a key moment, so the budget decision or the great quote is waiting for you at the top of the transcript.
HONEST NOTEThe included plan covers 600 minutes a month — heavier use needs a paid Notta plan — and always let people know you are recording, as some states require everyone's consent.
Twelve SouthOn sale now · November 2026
Cablesnap 65W — the travel charger with a cable that snaps back inside
The travel charger that packs its own cable! Twelve South launched the Cablesnap 65W this week — a compact travel charger with a 29-inch (75cm) spring-loaded USB-C cable built right in: pull out just as much as you need, give it a tug when you are done, and it snaps back inside. There is also a separate USB-C port and a USB-A port (up to 18W), so one brick can charge up to three devices at once, sharing up to 65W — enough to fast-charge a phone or run a MacBook Air and an iPad. The U.S. plug folds flat into the body, UK and EU adapters are included for trips abroad, and it comes in Dune, Coastal blue and Slate at $49.99 through Twelve South's own store and other retailers.
ONE BRICK, THREE GADGETSRetractable cable, two extra ports and foreign plugs in the box — this is the charger that lives in the travel bag so the home chargers can stay home.
HONEST NOTEThat 65W is shared across everything plugged in at once, so three devices charging together each get a slice of it, not the full speed.
OPPOOn sale now · UAE · Fri Nov 6
Find X10 & Find X10 Pro Max — OPPO's triple-200MP flagships go on sale
Three cameras, and every single one is 200 megapixels! OPPO's Find X10 series went on sale in the UAE on Friday, November 6 — the Find X10 at AED 5,199 and the flagship Find X10 Pro Max at AED 6,399, each with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage — after preorders from October 30 to November 5, with Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain following on November 27. The Pro Max is the headline act: OPPO calls its Hasselblad system the industry's first Triple 200MP Camera System — main, ultra-wide and telephoto all at 200MP — with the new LUMO True Image Engine keeping colours true to life, a 6.78-inch display at up to 144Hz and 3,600 nits, a huge 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, and the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip running ColorOS 17. The standard Find X10 keeps a Dual 200MP system and the Dimensity 9600M in a smaller 6.59-inch body, in Glacier Blue and Mist Grey; the Pro Max comes in Luna White and Titanium Grey.
CAMERA FIRST, EVERYWHEREMost flagships save the big sensor for the main camera — here the ultra-wide and the telephoto get the full 200MP too, with 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps video across all three on the Pro Max.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Gulf-region sale — OPPO has shared no U.S. release for the Find X10 series, and the optional Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit costs extra, at AED 999 in the UAE.
OUKITELOut today · Fri Nov 6
WP63 — the rugged phone with a built-in fire starter is out today
A phone that can start your campfire! OUKITEL launched the WP63 on Thursday, November 5, and it goes on sale today, Friday, November 6, at a special launch price of $339 through OUKITEL's official online store. OUKITEL calls it the world's first rugged smartphone with a built-in outdoor igniter, so campers can light a fire for cooking or warmth without a separate tool — and the company says it can be carried on board flights. The rest of the kit is just as outdoorsy: a huge 20,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging and up to 134 days of standby, 18W reverse charging with a built-in cable so the phone doubles as a power bank, a bright camping light with strobe and SOS modes, and a loud 3W speaker. Inside is a UNISOC T8200 5G chip with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 6.67-inch 120Hz screen and a 64MP AI main camera, all wrapped in IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H-tested toughness, running Android 16 with NFC and a side fingerprint sensor.
A SURVIVAL KIT IN ONEIgniter, camping light, power bank and a battery measured in weeks of standby — this is a phone built for people who head properly off-grid.
HONEST NOTEThe $339 price is a limited-time launch price through OUKITEL's own store, and that 134-day standby figure is the maker's own claim.
HPProBook out today · Fri Nov 6
OmniBook 5 & ProBook 4 G2iS — HP's two new OLED laptops land in India
Two slim new HP laptops, and one of them is on sale today! HP has launched the OmniBook 5 and the ProBook 4 G2iS in India — both 14-inch machines with OLED screens and up to an Intel Core 7 chip. The OmniBook 5 is the student-friendly one: it starts at Rs. 1,09,999, drops to an effective Rs. 79,999 with offers, and can be pre-booked until November 10, when it also goes on sale. It weighs just 1.16kg at 11.77mm thin, HP claims up to 42 hours of local video playback, and it comes in Smoke Silver, Starlit Blue, Peony Pink and Soft Honeydew. The ProBook 4 G2iS is the business sibling, from Rs. 86,000 plus taxes — its Mist Silver version is available from today, Friday, November 6, with a sharper 2.8K OLED screen, up to 32GB of memory, 1TB of storage and a 70Wh battery, while the Atmospheric Blue and Eclipse Gray versions follow at the end of December.
PICK YOUR PERSONALITYSame slim aluminium idea, two jobs: the OmniBook chases colour and battery life for students, the ProBook adds business security, a privacy shutter and that higher-resolution screen.
HONEST NOTEThe OmniBook's Rs. 79,999 figure is an effective price after offers, not the list price — and this is an India launch, with no U.S. date shared.
SonyOn sale now · November 2026
MDR-3R — Sony brings back the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C
The 1979 Walkman headphones are back — with a 2026 plug! Sony announced the MDR-3R on Thursday, November 5, a faithful modern remake of the MDR-3 that shipped with the very first Walkman, the TPS-L2, back in 1979. The thin metal headband, the open, feather-light design and the swappable blue and orange foam pads are all here, and Sony re-engineered the same 23mm drivers to keep the original's balanced sound with natural vocals. The big change is at the end of the 1.2-metre cable: the old 3.5mm plug is now USB-C, with a built-in microphone and in-line remote — no charging, no pairing, just plug into a compatible phone, tablet or computer and listen. The standard MDR-3R is on sale now in November at $59.99 in the U.S. (€59 / £49 in Europe), and a Stranger Things Edition with red and black pads and an engraved logo joins it at $79.99 (€69 / £59), up for preorder.
NOTHING TO CHARGE, EVERAt a reported 38 grams with no battery and no Bluetooth, these are grab-and-go headphones — and about 25% of the plastic is recycled, in plastic-free packaging.
HONEST NOTEThe sweet irony: Sony says using the MDR-3R with a Walkman is not recommended — its current Walkman players use 3.5mm and 4.4mm jacks, not USB-C audio. The open design also leaks sound both ways.
MotorolaRolling out · Coming weeks
Moto Watch 2 Fit & Moto Buds 2 Ultra — Polar fitness meets Bose sound
Motorola brought friends for its new flagship! Alongside the Signature 27, Motorola announced two new wearables this week: the Moto Watch 2 Fit, starting at €119, and the Moto Buds 2 Ultra, at €199, both rolling out to select countries across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific in the coming weeks. The Watch 2 Fit is the first in its line with fitness insights powered by Polar — Running Index, Nightly Recharge and Sleep Plus Stages — on a 1.85-inch OLED screen at up to 1,500 nits, with dual-frequency GPS, more than 100 auto-detected workouts, and battery for up to 7 days with the always-on display, 12 days without it, or 16 days in low-power mode. The Buds 2 Ultra are Motorola's most feature-packed earbuds yet: Bose SoundDesign tuning and Bose QuietControl noise cancellation, an 11mm driver plus a Knowles balanced armature, Hi-Res codecs over Bluetooth 6.0, up to 8 hours per charge and 37 hours with the Qi2 wireless charging case, all IP57-rated.
BIG NAMES ON BOARDPolar handles the fitness brains on the wrist — including menstrual cycle tracking, a first for a Moto watch — while Bose handles the sound and the silence in your ears.
HONEST NOTEOnly euro pricing is out so far — Motorola has not shared U.S. prices or an exact on-sale day yet, just the coming-weeks rollout.
Warby ParkerPreorder Thu Nov 12
Intelligent Eyewear — the first Android XR glasses open for preorder November 12
Smart glasses that just look like glasses are almost here! Warby Parker confirmed on Thursday, November 5, in its earnings release that preorders for its first Intelligent Eyewear collection open on Thursday, November 12, with customer orders delivered during the holiday season. These are the first smart glasses running Google's Android XR: Samsung builds the hardware around a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, Google brings Android XR and its Gemini assistant, and Warby Parker and Gentle Monster handle the frame designs, with two styles shown from each so far. They are audio-only glasses — a camera, microphones and speakers, with voice and touchpad control and no display in the lens — made to ask Gemini questions and take photos hands-free while looking like everyday eyewear. Warby Parker says in-store demos begin the week of November 9.
THREE GIANTS, ONE PAIR OF GLASSESSamsung hardware, Google software and Warby Parker style — a very different team-up from a headset, and a direct rival to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
HONEST NOTEWarby Parker has not announced a price yet — pricing is expected when preorders open on November 12 — and Gentle Monster's own preorder date has not been confirmed.
ASUSOut today · Thu Nov 5
Zenbook 14 — ASUS's 33-hour Ceraluminum laptop lands in India today
A feather-light laptop with battery for days! ASUS launched the new Zenbook 14 in India today, Thursday, November 5, wrapped in its Ceraluminum ceramic-aluminium body — just 1.39cm thin and from only 1.1kg. You pick your chip: the Snapdragon X model starts at Rs. 1,36,990, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is Rs. 1,56,990, and the top Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is Rs. 1,67,990, with up to 50 TOPS of on-device AI power. The Intel model tops the range with a 3K 120Hz Lumina OLED touchscreen at up to 1,100 nits, every version carries 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, and ASUS claims up to 33 hours of battery, with USB-C fast charging to 50% in 30 minutes. It comes in Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral and Zabriskie Beige, on sale today at ASUS stores and the ASUS e-shop, Amazon India, Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales — and the matching Ceraluminum ZenMouse MD202 joins it at Rs. 6,999.
PICK YOUR CHIPThree processor camps — Snapdragon, AMD or Intel — on the same slim 14-inch chassis, so you can choose battery life, touch and stylus support, or the full 3K 120Hz screen.
HONEST NOTEThe 33-hour figure is ASUS's claim for the 70Wh Intel model — the AMD and Snapdragon versions carry a smaller 50Wh battery. This is an India launch; ASUS has shared no U.S. date.
HuaweiLaunched today · Thu Nov 5
Qingyun HM650 — Huawei's first HarmonyOS desktop PC is here
A desktop that runs no Windows at all! Huawei unveiled the Qingyun HM650 today, Thursday, November 5, at the HarmonyOS Office Industry Summit in Wuhan — its first HarmonyOS desktop PC. Inside is Huawei's own Kirin X90 chip, with 10 cores and 20 threads sipping just 40W, paired with a Maleoon 910 GPU and a dual-layer cooling system, running HarmonyOS PC 7.0 in its Enterprise Edition. Huawei says every component is China-made, with a 15% overall performance lift from hardware and software working together, plus a dedicated Celia AI key on the keyboard, separate Personal Space and Enterprise Space modes, and its Star Shield 2.0 security watching for fraud and malware. It is available now for commercial work in finance, enterprise and energy.
MADE FOR THE OFFICEThe HarmonyOS PC ecosystem already counts more than 21,000 apps, including WPS, WeChat Work, DingTalk and professional CAD tools — this is a work machine first.
HONEST NOTEHuawei has not shared a price yet, and the HM650 is an enterprise and government desktop for the China market — not a home PC you can order today.
SonyReleases Fri Nov 27
New Walkmans — Sony's gold-plated flagship leads a trio, out November 27
The Walkman never left — it just went luxury! Sony's three new premium music players are up for preorder now in the U.S. through Sony, B&H and Crutchfield, with shipping starting Friday, November 27. The flagship NW-WM1ZM3 costs $5,899 and is machined from gold-plated oxygen-free copper — all 670 grams of it — with a 5.5-inch Full HD touchscreen, Android 16, 256GB of storage plus microSD, and up to 35 hours of playback. The NW-WM1AM3 keeps the same recipe in aluminium for $2,999.99 with 128GB, and the NW-ZX900 starts the range at $1,899.99 with a 5-inch screen and the best battery of the three at 40 hours. All three carry 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm headphone outputs and Hi-Res Audio with native DSD.
FOR THE WIRED FAITHFULThese are dedicated players for wired headphones and local Hi-Res files, with streaming apps on Android — the first full refresh of Sony's premium Walkman line since 2022.
HONEST NOTEThe flagship has already been reported sold out in some online listings, and Sony's U.S. store has shown delivery estimates slipping toward January 2027 — preorder timing varies by retailer.
Casio G-ShockPreorder now · Japan · Nov 2026
G-Shock GBM-2100LXB-1A2 — the blacked-out, solar 2100 opens for preorder
Blacked out, solar powered, and never needs a battery swap! Casio's new G-Shock GBM-2100LXB-1A2 joins the beloved octagonal 2100 family in Japan, up for preorder now at ¥42,900 (about $270) ahead of its release later this November. The bezel is stainless steel with a black ion-plated finish, paired with a bio-based resin band in a square-dot texture, gunmetal-gray indexes and a blue vapor-deposited edge on the glass. Tough Solar charging runs about seven months on a full charge — up to 18 months in the dark with power saving — and Bluetooth links to the Casio Watches app for automatic time correction, 300 world-time cities and a phone finder. It keeps true G-Shock toughness too: 200 metres of water resistance, shock resistance, a 1/100-second stopwatch and five daily alarms, at 49.3 x 44.4 x 11.9mm and just 72 grams.
SOLAR + BLUETOOTHSunlight or indoor light keeps it charged, the app keeps it accurate, and a hand-shift feature swings the analog hands aside so the digital readout is never blocked.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Japan release for now — Casio has shared no U.S. or global date, so the ¥42,900 preorder is Japan-only at this point.
Microsoft XboxOut today · Wed Nov 4
Xbox Nano Controller — Microsoft's smallest controller ever lands today
The tiniest Xbox controller yet is here — and it is out today! Microsoft's Xbox Nano Controller launched today, Wednesday, November 4 for $49.99, and Microsoft calls it its smallest controller ever: a little over 5 inches long and just 3.5 ounces, lighter and shorter than most smartphones, so it is easy on smaller hands and happy to travel in a pocket. You still get all 18 standard inputs plus a programmable Action Button for screenshots and shortcuts, Xbox Wireless for consoles and Bluetooth for Windows PCs, tablets, iOS, Android and compatible smart TVs, with a built-in rechargeable battery. It is launching in more than 30 markets, including the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia and Japan.
HONEST NOTEThere is no rumble or vibration, and the USB-C charging cable is sold separately — and that reported direct Wi-Fi cloud-gaming link is still in testing, not live yet.
GOOD GIFT SIZEAt $49.99 it sits $10 below the standard Xbox Wireless Controller, in a size made for smaller hands and travel bags.
XiaomiGlobal launch · November 2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series — the dual-display flagships go global this November
Flagship fans, these ones are going worldwide! Xiaomi has confirmed its 18 Pro Series will launch globally this November — and Xiaomi Philippines confirmed on Wednesday, November 4 that a local launch is happening this month too. The pair are the Xiaomi 18 Pro, with a smaller 6.4-inch screen and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, and the bigger 18 Pro Max, with a 6.9-inch screen and the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The party trick is the second display wrapped around the rear camera plateau, above a Leica camera system led by 200- and 50-megapixel cameras. They first arrived in China back in September, in colours including White, Black and Velvet Red.
TWO 200MP CAMERAS IN CHINAThe China versions pair a 200MP main camera with a 200MP periscope telephoto and 50MP ultrawide and selfie cameras — global specs are still to be confirmed.
HONEST NOTEXiaomi has not shared the exact global date or any prices yet — those are expected as the November launch gets closer, so there is nothing to preorder just yet.
KarbonnOn sale today · Wed Nov 4
Karbonn Rebel & Rebel Pro — big-battery budget phones go on sale today
A happy comeback with batteries for days! Karbonn has returned to India's smartphone market with the Rebel and Rebel Pro, and both go on sale today, Wednesday, November 4 at 12:00 PM IST. The Rebel is Rs. 11,999 with a big 6.75-inch HD+ 90Hz screen, a huge 7,000mAh battery with 18W charging and a 50MP AI camera. The Rebel Pro is Rs. 12,499 and trades a little battery for speed — a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz screen, a 6,000mAh battery with 20W charging and a 64MP AI dual camera. A Rs. 1,000 bank discount brings the effective prices down to Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,499. Both run Android 16 on a MediaTek Helio G81 chip, with a charger in the box.
OLD-SCHOOL KEEPERSBoth phones keep a 3.5mm headphone jack, promise zero bloatware, and come with two years of major OS updates promised.
COLOURSThe Rebel comes in Blue, Gold and Silver; the Rebel Pro adds Cherry Red and Gray to Blue and Gold.
REDMAGICOpen sale Wed Nov 18
REDMAGIC 12 Pro — the 185Hz gaming phone goes global
This gaming phone does not do anything by halves! REDMAGIC launched the 12 Pro globally on Tuesday, November 3, built around a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip and its own RedCore R5 gaming chip. The screen is a 6.85-inch 1.5K OLED running at up to 185Hz with no notch or cutout — the 16MP selfie camera hides under the display — and cooling is serious business: dual-loop liquid cooling with RGB lighting plus a tiny fan spinning up to 25,500 RPM. The 8,400mAh battery supports 80W wired and wireless charging. Prices start at $949 in North America (€899 in Europe, £799 in the UK) for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, in Nightfreeze transparent black and Subzero transparent silver. Early-bird vouchers run November 12 to 17, early access starts November 17, and open sales begin Wednesday, November 18.
TOUGH TOOIP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 7 round out the spec sheet.
HONEST NOTEPrices are up €200 from last year's 11 Pro across the range, and the global model charges at 80W instead of the China model's 120W.
PebbleOn sale now · India
Pebble Qore Vox — the screenless band that records and transcribes for you
No screen, but it takes notes for you! Pebble launched the Qore Vox in India on Monday, November 2 — a screenless wellness band that records conversations, meetings and ideas right from your wrist. Press the side button and it stores up to 100 minutes locally, then the Pebble Vox app transcribes and summarises it in English, seven Indian languages and 24 foreign languages, with no subscription fee — and a blue light shows whenever it is recording. For health, its 4PD sensors track heart rate, HRV, sleep, blood oxygen and stress across more than 100 sports modes, with a Recovery Score and up to 10 days of battery. It comes in Stealth Black, Storm Blue and Summit Brown at an introductory Rs. 5,799 (MRP Rs. 9,999), on sale now through Pebble's store, Amazon and Flipkart.
RECORDS OFFLINERecordings live on the band itself until it syncs, so it works even when your phone is nowhere nearby.
LIGHT AND SIMPLEAbout 53 grams with a stretchable strap and no screen to charge-hunt or squint at — just health tracking plus a voice recorder.
Peak DesignOrder now · Tue Nov 3
Charging Essentials — Peak Design reinvents chargers, batteries and cables
Charging gear just got a serious glow-up! Peak Design launched its Charging Essentials line today, Tuesday, November 3 — four everyday pieces built to last: a Kickstand Travel Battery ($100), a 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station ($100), a Dual Slim Charger ($65) and UltraStrand cables from $25. The star is the slim 10.5mm travel battery — Peak Design says it is the world's first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger, with 5,000mAh and 15W wireless charging, plus a built-in kickstand for portrait or landscape. The 2-in-1 station folds flat and charges two devices at up to 25W each on Qi2.2 pads, the Dual Slim uses GaN for up to 65W from two USB-C ports in a half-inch-thick body, and the braided UltraStrand cables go up to 240W. All are available to order today at Peak Design's website, with global availability in mid-November.
BUILT TO LASTPeak Design backs the line with a lifetime guarantee, and the cables even have their own integrated clip to tame the mess.
TRAVEL READYThe charging station folds flat and the travel battery is just 10.5mm thick — both made to disappear into a bag.
ASUSIndia launch Tue Nov 3
ProArt P16 & P14 — RTX Spark creator laptops land in India today
Creators, these are serious machines! ASUS launched the ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 in India today, Tuesday, November 3, both built on NVIDIA's RTX Spark N1X platform with Pantone Validated OLED touchscreens at 120Hz. The 16-inch P16 pairs a 20-core CPU and 6,144-core GPU with up to 128GB of unified memory and a 4K screen, starting at Rs. 4,99,990 for 64GB (Rs. 6,49,990 for 128GB). The smaller 14-inch P14 gets an 18-core CPU, a 5,120-core GPU, 24GB of memory and a 3K screen for Rs. 3,29,990. Both are on sale starting today through ASUS stores, Croma, Reliance Digital, Flipkart, Amazon and the ASUS eShop, with launch offers running through Monday, November 30 — and ASUS also launched the ProArt Mouse MD301 for Rs. 8,499, with the ProArt Keyboard KD300 (Rs. 14,999) following on Saturday, November 14.
COLOR YOU CAN TRUSTBoth screens are Pantone Validated with 100% DCI-P3 coverage — the P16 peaks at 1,600 nits HDR, the P14 at 1,100 nits.
LAUNCH OFFERNo-cost EMI from Rs. 13,750 a month, plus a two-year warranty extension and three years of damage protection for Rs. 99 through November 30.
VivoOn sale now · Europe
Buds Clip — Vivo's open-ear clip-ons go global at €179
Earbuds that clip on like a little earring! Vivo's Buds Clip — its first clip-style, open-ear earbuds — have launched globally and are on sale in Europe now for €179, in Aurora Purple and Stardust Black. Each bud weighs just 5.2 grams and hooks on with a flexible titanium-alloy bridge, so your ear canal stays open to the world around you. Inside are 12mm dual-magnetic drivers with Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC, spatial audio, and AI-powered call noise reduction — plus real-time translation when paired with a compatible Vivo or iQOO phone. Battery is generous: up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours total with the case, a 10-minute top-up buys three hours, and they can stay connected to three devices at once over Bluetooth 5.4, with IP55 splash resistance.
HEAR THE WORLDThe open-ear clip design never seals your ear, so walks, rides and office chats stay safe and social.
HONEST NOTEThe fanciest extras — real-time translation and AI alerts — need a compatible Vivo or iQOO phone; on other phones they are still full-featured earbuds.
JBLChina launch Mon Nov 2
Authentics 30 — JBL's retro portable speaker with a carry handle
Retro looks, room-filling sound! JBL launched the Authentics 30 in China on Monday, November 2 — a portable Bluetooth speaker styled like a 1970s classic, with a faux-leather cabinet, a Quadrex grille and a cast-aluminum carry handle on top. It is on sale at JD.com for CNY 2,999, with 100W of output from a 5.25-inch woofer and two 1-inch tweeters, Bluetooth 6.0, and a built-in battery good for up to 8 hours — or plug it into the wall at home. It comes in earthy orange and metallic black. One honest note: this is a China launch for now, and JBL has shared no global date yet.
BIG AND PROUDAt 4.83kg with that handle, this is a move-it-room-to-room speaker, not a toss-in-a-pocket one — the size is what buys the deep bass.
TUNE IT IN THE APPSound settings adjust in the JBL One app on your phone, so you can shape the retro sound to your room.
SonyMalaysia launch Mon Nov 2
Xperia 10 VIII — Sony's brighter, louder midrange lands in Malaysia today
Sony's newest midrange phone just landed in Malaysia today, Monday, November 2, for RM2,999! The Xperia 10 VIII keeps the things fans love — a dedicated camera shutter button, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot up to 2TB — and brightens the 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED screen by about 50%, with front stereo speakers 15% louder and 30% stronger in the bass. Inside are a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 5,000mAh battery Sony says can last up to two days, plus a 50MP main camera. Early buyers in Malaysia through Monday, November 30 get free gifts worth RM768, including WH-CH730N headphones and a stand cover. It comes in Frozen White, Frosted Grey and Misty Lilac, runs Android 16, and Sony promises four OS upgrades and six years of security patches.
RARE KEEPERSA headphone jack, expandable storage and a real shutter button — three things most phones have given up, all still here.
HONEST NOTEThis is a Malaysia launch — Sony has shared no U.S. date, and the core chip and cameras carry over from last year's model.
HuaweiOn sale Fri Oct 30 · Singapore
Watch 6 series — a fingertip health check goes on sale
A fingertip health check, right on your wrist! Huawei's Watch 6 series went on sale in Singapore on Friday, October 30, starting at S$548 for the Watch 6 and S$798 for the Watch 6 Pro. The star is the upgraded X-Tap sensor: rest a finger on the side of the case and Health Glance pulls together a quick overview, while new Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Detection watches for irregular rhythms and prompts an ECG if something looks off — helpful awareness, never a diagnosis. The Pro comes in a 43mm Ceramic Edition and a 46mm Space Edition with a titanium front case, and both models carry more than 100 workout modes, eSIM calling, and water resistance to 50 metres with diving to 40 metres.
BRIGHT AND TOUGHThe OLED screens are protected by sapphire glass and reach up to 3,000 nits on the Watch 6 and 3,500 nits on the Pro — easy to read in full sun.
WHERE TO FIND ITOn sale at Huawei Experience Stores and its official online stores, plus Challenger, MetaPod and SprintCass in Singapore.
UltrahumanUS launch Thu Oct 29
Ring Pro — the subscription-free smart ring hits U.S. stores
The smart ring you can try on in a real store is here! Ultrahuman's Ring Pro went on sale in the U.S. on Thursday, October 29 for $479 — online at Ultrahuman, Best Buy, Target and Walmart, and in person at 300 Best Buy stores, so you can get sized and take one home the same day. The titanium ring tracks heart rate, stress, sleep and movement with no mandatory subscription, runs up to 15 days on a charge (up to 45 days with its Pro Charging Case), and stores up to 250 days of health data on the ring itself. It comes in sizes 5 to 14 and four finishes: Raw Titanium, Bionic Gold, Space Silver and Aster Black. Target and Walmart stores join in over the next few weeks — more than 1,000 of them.
NO MONTHLY FEECore health tracking is included in the one-time price — only optional add-ons cost extra, from free to $6.90 a month.
FIT FIRSTSizing is the tricky part of any smart ring, so the in-store try-on is the real headline — retailers also sell sizing kits for $10.
SamsungOn sale Fri Nov 13 · China
Samsung W27 — the gold-trimmed luxury foldable
Now this is a fancy foldable! Samsung's W27 launched in China on Thursday, October 29 — a luxury, gold-trimmed take on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra made with China Telecom, in Jihu Blue and Jixia Hong red. Open it up for an 8-inch foldable AMOLED screen (there is a 6.5-inch cover screen too), powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, plus a 200MP main camera and satellite calling support. It goes on sale in China on Friday, November 13, starting at CNY 18,999 for the 512GB model — a China-only release, so enjoy the photos from afar unless you shop in China!
GOLD TREATMENTA gold-finished mid-frame and hinge accents set the W27 apart from the regular Fold 8 Ultra it is based on.
ALL-DAY POWERA 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 20W wireless charging keeps the big screens fed.
Google FitbitOut now · Since Tue Oct 27
Fitbit Edge — Google's smartest, repairable tracker is on shelves
Google's smartest tracker yet is on shelves! The Fitbit Edge arrived Tuesday, October 27 for $179.99, and it sits right between a full smartwatch and a simple band: an ultra-slim 11.5mm recycled-aluminum case, Fitbit's largest and brightest tracker screen yet (46% more viewing area), built-in GPS that is up to 40% more accurate, and more than 50 exercise modes. Battery is the headline for busy weeks — up to seven days on a charge, and five minutes plugged in buys a full day. It is also Google's first repairable fitness tracker, with a replaceable battery, and every buyer gets three months of Google Health Premium. Four finishes: Obsidian, Fog, Olive and Canyon — plus a Stephen Curry Special Edition for $219.99.
DEEP HEALTH TRACKINGAn on-wrist ECG app, continuous heart-rate tracking, a skin-temperature sensor and sleep-stage analysis feed a morning recovery score.
WATER READYWater-resistant to 50 metres, so it stays on for swims, showers and rainy-day runs.
FairphoneUS launch Mon Nov 2
Fairbuds 2 — the earbuds you can fix instead of replace!
Earbuds with batteries you can actually replace — imagine that! Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 launch in the U.S. on Monday, November 2 for $119, and they are built completely differently: seven parts you can swap yourself, including the batteries in both earbuds and the charging case, so a tired battery never means a whole new pair. They still bring the good stuff — hybrid noise cancelling, hi-res LDAC sound and up to 40 hours of total playtime with the case — and iFixit gave them a perfect 10 out of 10 for repairability. They are already on sale in Europe, and U.S. sales start Monday at Fairphone's store.
FIX, DON'T TOSSSeven user-replaceable parts and no glue standing in your way — a simple screwdriver handles the battery swaps, and Fairphone sells the spares itself.
LONG HAULAbout 6 hours per charge with noise cancelling on, 8 hours with it off, splash-resistant IP54 earbuds, and a three-year warranty on top.
MotorolaLaunch day Thu Nov 5
Motorola Signature 27 — the full reveal lands Thursday, November 5
Flagship phone fans, circle Thursday! Motorola has set the global launch of its Signature 27 for Thursday, November 5, when we finally get the full specs and the price. Here is what is already confirmed: a speedy Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 main camera plus a 200MP periscope telephoto for faraway shots, sound by Bang & Olufsen, and Android 17 with a promise of seven years of updates. It comes in two Pantone colors — Coal Smoke and Capulet Green, the handsome green in the photo.
STAYS COOLAn ArcticMesh cooling system with a vapor chamber 40% larger than the last generation's helps it keep its speed through games and long camera sessions.
HONEST NOTEMotorola has not shared the price or the full camera list yet — both are expected on launch day, so hold any buying decisions until Thursday.
Audio-TechnicaOut now · Since Wed Oct 28
ATH-M50xSTS-WL — Audio-Technica's famous studio headset goes wireless
Streamers and gamers, this one is for you! Audio-Technica just released the ATH-M50xSTS-WL, the first wireless headset in its StreamSet line — it pairs the beloved ATH-M50x studio headphones (45mm drivers, that clear, full sound) with a proper 20 Series condenser microphone on a flip-to-mute boom. Instead of Bluetooth, it uses a low-lag 2.4GHz USB transceiver that plugs into a PC, PS5 or Switch 2, the battery runs up to 24 hours, and it even keeps working wired while it charges. It is $299 and available now.
CLEAR VOICEThe boom mic uses adaptive noise reduction with two selectable levels, so PC fans and air conditioners fade out and your voice stays up front.
TWO EARPADS IN THE BOXChoose the isolating pads for pure sound or the breathable mesh pair for marathon sessions — both sets are included, no extra purchase.
PlayStationOut Thu Nov 19
GTA VI DualSense controllers — Vice City day and night editions
Vice City is coming to your hands! Sony's two limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense controllers — one Black for Vice City's nightlife, one White for its sunny days — launch Thursday, November 19, the same day as the game, for $84.99 each. Both have a shimmering, color-shifting sunset finish, palm-tree details molded right into the grips, and a big VI on the touchpad. The White edition will be at PlayStation Direct and participating retailers, while the Black one is a PlayStation Direct exclusive where available. One honest heads-up: preorders opened back on September 10 and stock has been tight ever since, so if you spot one at the regular $84.99, that is the time to grab it — please never pay scalper prices.
DAY OR NIGHTWhite is Vice City at daybreak — white sands and pastel skies — while Black captures the neon nightlife. Inside, both are the same trusty DualSense.
SCALPER WARNINGLimited quantities is Sony's own wording — buy only at the $84.99 list price from PlayStation or a real retailer, never a marked-up reseller listing.
FujifilmOut late November
instax mini Evo 2 — the instant camera gets a big touchscreen
Instant photos, but smarter! Fujifilm's new instax mini Evo 2 is a hybrid camera: it shoots digitally, lets you check the picture on its big new 4.5-inch touchscreen — the first touchscreen ever on an instax camera — and only prints the keepers onto real instax mini film. A new Immersive Movie mode even saves the four seconds before each shot, Expanded View helps you frame the scene, and the 10 lens effects plus 10 film effects still combine into 100 looks. It is $289.95, expected in the U.S. at the end of November, and Japan's release day is Friday, November 27.
PRINT ONLY THE KEEPERSBecause you review first and print second, every sheet of film (sold separately) goes to a photo you actually love — no wasted prints.
BIGGER, BETTER SENSORThe new sensor has more than three times the area of the original Mini Evo's, with 13-megapixel captures for sharper digital copies of your shots.
XREALOrder now · Ships mid-November
XREAL AURA — the first Android XR glasses you can order today
Glasses that put your apps right in the air in front of you! The XREAL AURA is the first wired pair of glasses powered by Google's Android XR — the lenses stay see-through, so the real room is right there while your shows, work apps and games float in a wide 70-degree view. The glasses weigh under 95 grams because a small compute puck on a cable does the heavy lifting, and Gemini is built in to lend a hand with whatever you're looking at. Orders are open now at a launch price starting at $1,099 through the end of the year, Japan joins in on Monday, November 2, and shipments begin in mid-November.
LIGHT ON YOUR NOSEMoving the battery and the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip into the pocketable puck keeps the glasses themselves feather-light for long wear.
LAPTOP TRICKPlug a laptop in with a USB-C cable and its screen becomes another big window floating beside your apps — handy on a plane tray table.
PlayStationPreorder now · Out Thu Nov 19
PlayStation Pulse headset — Audeze-tuned sound for $99.99
Game sound is about to get a serious upgrade! Sony's new PlayStation Pulse wireless headset was built with the audio pros at Audeze, with larger planar magnetic drivers for fuller, deeper bass and the kind of crisp detail that lets you hear footsteps before you see who's coming. It connects to your PS5, Portal, PC or Mac with PlayStation Link, can keep a Bluetooth device hooked up at the same time, and comes in White or Midnight Black. It is $99.99, preorders opened October 29, and it arrives Thursday, November 19.
CLEAR CHATThe built-in mic uses AI noise rejection to filter out the vacuum, the dog and the snack crunching — your teammates hear you, not the house.
TWO CONNECTIONSPlayStation Link handles game audio with ultra-low lag while Bluetooth stays paired to your phone — no swapping back and forth.
PlayStationLaunch delayed · New date TBA
Pulse Elevate — PlayStation's first wireless desktop speakers
Prefer your game sound out loud instead of on your ears? Pulse Elevate is Sony's first-ever pair of wireless desktop speakers made for PlayStation — planar magnetic drivers and built-in woofers for big, lifelike sound, a mic right in the speaker for headset-free voice chat, and PlayStation Link for lag-free hookup to a PS5, PC, Mac or Portal. They run on rechargeable batteries with their own charging docks, so you can carry them room to room. They are $219.99 a pair in Midnight Black or White. They were set to launch Thursday, November 12, but Sony has delayed the release and hasn't announced a new date yet — this card will be updated the moment a new date is confirmed.
HEADSET-FREE CHATA microphone with AI noise rejection lives in the right speaker, so you can talk with your party without wearing anything on your head.
TAKE THEM ALONGBuilt-in batteries mean the pair can leave the desk and pair up with a PlayStation Portal or a phone anywhere in the house.
PlayStationPreorders Tue Nov 10
Prism Collection — see-through DualSense controllers are back!
See-through gaming gear is back, Stringbeans! Sony just announced the Prism Collection — transparent DualSense controllers and matching PS5 console covers in three glossy colors: Flare Orange, Emerald Green and Graphite Gray, finished so you can peek at the tech inside, just like the clear controllers of the late '90s. Controllers are $84.99 and the covers are $74.99. Mark the calendar: preorders open Tuesday, November 10, and the collection launches starting February 4, 2027.
'90s NOSTALGIASony's designers brought back the iconic clear look on purpose — the glossy see-through finish runs across the back of the controller too.
ORDER NOTEThe covers are sold directly from PlayStation where available, with only limited quantities at other retailers — the controllers are the easier grab.
GradoPreorder now · Ships early November
Grado Signature S150 — flagship-style sound for $295
A little Brooklyn treasure for music lovers! Grado's new Signature S150 brings the fancy driver tech from its much pricier flagship headphones down to $295 — the friendliest price ever in the Signature line. The open-back design uses a brand-new 44mm driver for clear, full-bodied sound, the cables unplug for easy swapping, and the whole thing weighs just 220 grams for long, comfy listening sessions. Every pair is hand-assembled in Brooklyn. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected to begin in early November.
BIG-SIBLING TECHThe 44mm driver's paper-composite diaphragm is based on the larger drivers in Grado's HP100 SE and S950 flagships.
MAKE IT YOURSDetachable cables with different ends and lengths can be ordered to match your amp or player, and all of Grado's cushions fit.
AppleOut today · Fri Oct 30
HomePod mini 2 — the little speaker launches today!
Launch day is here, music lovers! The HomePod mini 2 arrives in stores today, Friday, October 30, with a faster S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and a new Sound Glow top that glows and pulses along with your music. It comes in fresh two-tone pink, green and blue, plus white and midnight, and four of them can team up with the new Apple TV 4K for surround sound. It is $149 — and one honest note: the new Siri AI arrives later in a software update, not on day one.
SOUND GLOWThe whole top lights up and dances in sync with the song — a tiny light show right on your shelf or nightstand.
HONEST NOTESiri AI is the headline upgrade, but Apple says it lands in a future software update — the speaker itself is ready today.
SamsungComing early November
Galaxy Buds On — Samsung's first clip-on, open-ear buds
Want your music AND the world around you? Samsung's first-ever clip-on earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, clip gently onto your ear instead of plugging it — so you can hear traffic, coworkers and the kids while your playlist plays. Each bud weighs just 6.65 grams, plays up to 9.5 hours (38 hours with the case), and you can even nod to answer a call. They are $229 in black, coming to the U.S. in early November.
MADE TO FITSamsung shaped the fit using more than 119 million ear data points, so the clip stays comfy and secure without sealing your ear.
HANDS-FREE HELPNod to accept a call, shake to decline, and chat with Gemini Live — all without reaching for your phone.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 13
Apple HomeView — Apple's first smart display and home hub
Apple is finally making a smart display! HomeView is a brand-new 7-inch home hub that shows calendars, widgets, photos and smart-home controls — and it recognizes up to six people, so everyone in the house gets their own home screen. Pick silver, starlight, rose pink or space gray (a wall-mounted version is coming too). It is $299, preorders are open now, and it arrives Friday, November 13.
A FIRST FOR APPLEThis is Apple’s very first smart display — guided recipes and hands-free kitchen timers are built right in.
YOUR HOUSE, PERSONALFace recognition for up to six people means the kids see their schedules and you see yours — no mixing up the calendars.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 13
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) — now it hears you, no remote needed
Movie night just got easier! The new Apple TV 4K packs an A19 chip — up to 50% faster, by Apple's numbers — plus built-in microphones, so you can ask Siri to find a show without picking up the remote. Speaking of the remote: the new one has Find My with Precision Finding and can play a sound when it hides in the couch cushions. It is $299 with 128GB and Wi-Fi 7, preorders are open, and it lands Friday, November 13.
LOST-REMOTE FIXThe new Siri Remote can beep and guide your iPhone right to it — and it is also sold separately for $59 for older Apple TVs.
BIG SOUND TRICKPair four HomePod speakers in front and rear pairs for a full surround setup — a first for Apple TV.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 6
iPad mini with OLED & A20 Pro — the little iPad goes big-league
Apple just gave its smallest tablet its biggest upgrade ever! The new iPad mini pairs a gorgeous 8.5-inch OLED display with the speedy A20 Pro chip, and it's the first iPad with IP67 water and dust resistance — a splash by the pool or a dusty beach day is no problem. Sound plays right through the display itself (no speaker holes!), the front camera now sits on the landscape edge for natural video calls, and Wi-Fi 7 keeps downloads zippy. It starts at $699, preorders are open now, and it lands in stores Friday, November 6.
THE HEADLINERSFirst OLED screen and first water resistance ever on an iPad mini — plus sound that plays through the display, with no speaker holes at all.
PREORDER PERKBest Buy is offering a $50 gift card with iPad mini preorders — a nice little bonus if you're ordering anyway.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 6
iMac with M6 chip — the colorful all-in-one gets an AI speed boost
The friendliest desktop in tech just got a whole lot smarter! The new iMac runs on Apple's M6 chip, which Apple says delivers up to 5× faster on-device AI than the M4 model — photo touch-ups, writing helpers and smart features all happen right on the machine, quick as a wink. It keeps the slim, happy design everyone loves in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver. It starts at $1,499, preorders are open now, and it arrives in stores Friday, November 6.
WHY IT MATTERSOn-device AI means your photos and documents get their smart processing right at home — nothing has to leave your desk.
PICK YOUR COLORSeven colors, from soft green to full-on pink — the stand, keyboard and mouse all match whichever one you pick.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 6
14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 — 24-hour battery, the longest ever in a Mac
Road warriors, meet your new best friend! The 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M6 chip brings graphics up to 30% faster than the M5 model (Apple's numbers) and battery life of up to 24 hours — the longest ever in a Mac. That's a full workday, a red-eye flight and a movie night on a single charge. It starts at $1,999, preorders are open now, and it's in stores Friday, November 6. Frequent travelers and coffee-shop campers, this one's for you!
PREORDER PERKBest Buy is offering a $100 gift card with M6 MacBook Pro preorders — the biggest bonus we've spotted on this launch.
BATTERY MATHUp to 24 hours is Apple's best case for light tasks; heavy video editing will drain any laptop faster — but the headroom is real.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 6
14-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen — the first Mac you can tap!
History made, Mac fans! For the first time ever, a Mac has a touchscreen — a stunning tandem OLED 'PROLED XDR' display that gets up to 2,000 nits bright. The Dynamic Island hops over from the iPhone, the beloved glowing Apple logo is back after 10 years away, and inside are M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in a thinner, lighter body. It starts at $2,899, preorders are open now, and it reaches stores Friday, November 6.
THE BIG FIRSTSFirst touchscreen Mac, first OLED MacBook Pro screen, first Dynamic Island on a Mac — three firsts packed into one laptop.
NOSTALGIA ALERTThe glowing Apple logo on the lid returns after a decade away — longtime Mac fans have been asking for this one back.
ApplePreorder now · Out Fri Nov 6
16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen — the biggest, brightest Mac laptop ever
Everything in the history-making new MacBook Pro, sized up! The 16-inch model gets the same tandem OLED touchscreen — Apple's 'PROLED XDR' panel at up to 2,000 nits — plus the Dynamic Island, the returning glowing Apple logo, and M5 Pro or M5 Max power in a thinner, lighter frame. That's more room for editing timelines, big spreadsheets and side-by-side apps. It starts at $3,399, preorders are open now, and it's in stores Friday, November 6.
SIZE MATTERSThe 16-inch screen fits two full apps side by side comfortably — handy for editing video or comparing documents.
SAME STAR FEATURESTouchscreen OLED, Dynamic Island and the glowing logo all carry over from the 14-inch model — nothing is left behind.
AmazonPreorder · Arrives November
Echo Show 16 — Amazon's biggest, slimmest smart display yet
The kitchen command center just grew up! The new Echo Show 16 stretches to a 16-inch screen with Fire TV built right in, so recipes, calendars and your shows all live in one spot. It's Amazon's first Echo Show camera with night vision for checking in after dark, the frame is 40% thinner than the Echo Show 15's, and a Fire TV remote is in the box. Preorders are open now and it arrives next month. Check today's price at Amazon.
FIRST OF ITS KINDNight vision on the built-in camera means a clear look at the nursery or the front door, even with the lights down low.
IN THE BOXA Fire TV remote is included, so movie night on the big little screen needs no extra shopping trip.
AmazonJust announced · Oct 28
Echo Studio with a built-in camera — Alexa can see what you hold up
Amazon's best-sounding speaker just got eyes! The new Echo Studio adds a built-in camera, so Alexa can recognize objects you hold up to it — ask what that gadget, ingredient or mystery cable is and get an answer. You can also check on a room from your phone while you're away, on top of the room-filling sound the Studio is loved for. It was just announced on October 28. Check today's price at Amazon.
SHOW AND TELLHold up a spice jar, a hand tool or a toy and ask Alexa what it is — the camera does the identifying for you.
PEACE OF MINDA quick room check-in from the Alexa app lets you peek at the pets or confirm the house is quiet while you travel.
AmazonJust announced · Oct 28
The new Echo Dot — now a smart home hub and Wi-Fi extender in one
The little Dot learned two big new tricks! The latest Echo Dot is the first with a built-in smart home hub AND a Wi-Fi extender, stretching your network's reach by up to 1,000 square feet — goodbye, dead zone in the back bedroom. One small sphere now runs your lights and plugs, answers questions, plays music and boosts your Wi-Fi all at once. It was just announced on October 28. Check today's price at Amazon.
TWO JOBS, ONE DOTThe built-in hub talks to smart lights, plugs and sensors directly — no separate hub box to buy or plug in.
DEAD ZONE FIXUp to 1,000 extra square feet of Wi-Fi reach can rescue a far bedroom, a basement or a home desk corner.
AmazonJust announced · Oct 28
Echo Time — the bedside clock that wakes you up gently
Mornings might get a little kinder! Echo Time is Amazon's new bedside clock with sleep-sensing built in — no watch or wristband to wear. It follows your sleep patterns and wakes you during a lighter sleep phase within 10 to 60 minutes of your alarm, so you rise feeling less groggy. The screen dims below 0.3 nits for truly dark rooms, and there's no camera, for bedroom peace of mind. Just announced October 28. Check today's price at Amazon.
GENTLER ALARMSYou pick the wake window — anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes — and Echo Time chooses the lightest-sleep moment inside it.
PRIVACY NOTENo camera in the bedroom, full stop — the sleep-sensing does its work without one, and the display stays whisper-dim.
AmazonJust announced · Oct 28
Alexa Photo Frame — your Amazon Photos, on display all day
Your camera roll deserves better than hiding in your phone! The Alexa Photo Frame is a 10-inch anti-glare touchscreen that syncs your pictures automatically from Amazon Photos — and smartly filters out screenshots, so no grocery lists slip into the slideshow. It can pair an old photo with a new one side by side for a then-and-now moment, and family can attach voice memos to pictures. Choose black or real wood in birch or walnut. Just announced October 28. Check today's price at Amazon.
THEN AND NOWPair a childhood photo with a new one of the same spot or the same smile — the frame lines them up side by side.
VOICE MEMOSLoved ones can hear the story behind the picture — family members attach a short voice note right to a photo.
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