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Circular has launched its Ring 3 series, succeeding last year's Ring 2, in two versions: a titanium Pro model retaining ECG-based AFib detection, and a lighter Slim model using biocompatible epoxy but lacking ECG tracking. Both rings add vibrating alerts for alarms and reminders and an NFC chip enabling contactless payments directly from the ring.
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Dyson used its 'Dyson Unveiled' event to showcase new products across vacuums, purifiers, robotics and personal care, including a CameraJet toothbrush-and-flosser combo with a built-in camera. Founder James Dyson presented the lineup starting at 4:30PM CET, with Engadget covering the announcements live from the show floor.
Xbox controllers can be powered by more than disposable AA batteries, with Microsoft's official Play and Charge Kit swapping them for a $24.99 lithium-ion pack that charges via USB-C and lasts up to 30 hours. Third-party options include swappable dual-battery docks and rechargeable AA batteries, while players can also simply keep their controller plugged in during play for continuous power.
A threat actor identified as Breeze Comet has been infiltrating Brazil's financial systems with advanced techniques, siphoning funds directly rather than reselling stolen data. Security researchers describe the group as one of the most capable operating against Brazilian banks and payment networks currently.
Mammotion has introduced two new robotic mower lineups: the LUBA 4 AWD series for residential lawns and the Maston series aimed at professional users like golf courses. The three LUBA 4 AWD models handle lawns from roughly 0.75 to 3 acres and use a four-camera array, 360-degree LiDAR, and free lifetime NetRTK positioning alongside all-wheel drive capable of climbing steep 80% slopes. The Maston series adds fleet management tools for operators overseeing multiple machines across larger commercial properties.
Moonshot AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has confidentially submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to people familiar with the matter. Details on the size of the offering or timing were not disclosed.
Anthropic's threat intelligence chief Jacob Klein says foreign actors, particularly in China, are using illegal methods to extract outputs from its Claude models and train cheaper rival systems, a practice known as distillation. He named Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model as an example of technology he believes was built this way, describing an organized effort to evade Anthropic's account and access controls at scale.
Roborock, known for its robot vacuums, unveiled its first robotic pool cleaner, the RockAqua P1, at IFA Berlin. The device autonomously cleans pool floors, walls and waterlines using adaptive path navigation and vision-based obstacle detection, while offering a suction rate of 6,800 gallons per hour that it can adjust to avoid dislodging larger debris.
Roborock, best known for its robot vacuums, unveiled its first autonomous pool cleaner, the RockAqua P1, at IFA Berlin. The device cleans pool floors, walls, waterlines and shallow platforms using adaptive path navigation and vision-based obstacle detection, and can adjust suction strength depending on debris size.
TrendForce reports that Apple's memory component costs for the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro will be almost four times higher in Q3 2026 than a year earlier. The firm expects Apple to absorb much of that increase rather than fully pass it to consumers, projecting only around a $100 price hike over the iPhone 17 Pro, while leaning more on Services revenue to cushion margins.
OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude all began experiencing service disruptions within roughly a two-hour window on the same day. Users reported errors with chatbot conversations, logins, file uploads, voice mode, and other features, while Anthropic attributed its partial outage to an infrastructure issue and xAI said it was working to restore service. None of the companies have confirmed whether the outages are connected.
Roborock unveiled the RockAqua P1, its debut robotic pool-cleaning device that scrubs floors, walls, and shallow ledges while filtering roughly 6,800 gallons of water per hour and running up to 3.5 hours per charge. The company also announced the RockNeo Q2 LiDAR, an upgraded robotic lawnmower using LiDAR navigation instead of GPS/RTK, alongside new home vacuum models including a Saros 2o with a roller mop. Pricing and availability for the pool robot in the US have not yet been disclosed.