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Motorola has introduced a new device called the Signature 27, built around Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The chip choice signals a premium positioning for the handset, though full specs and pricing were not detailed.
A hands-on roundup highlights Good Lock modules that let Samsung Galaxy owners customize their phones beyond what One UI offers by default. Key examples include Display Assistant, which sets screen timeout and refresh rate per app, and Sound Assistant, which allows individual volume levels for each app.
Amazon has discounted Samsung's 25-inch Odyssey G4 gaming monitor to $189.99 from its $279.99 list price, a 32% cut that beats the previous 2024 low of $219.99. The 1080p IPS panel supports a 300Hz refresh rate along with G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium adaptive sync, and holds a 4.8-star buyer rating.
Smart TVs running WebOS, Google TV, Fire TV OS or Roku OS use standby mode to install software and app updates in the background rather than forcing users to wait through updates at power-on. OLED TVs specifically rely on standby to run pixel-refresh routines that prevent image retention and burn-in, a process that gets interrupted if the set is shut down or unplugged too soon after use.
Newegg is selling Acer's Predator X27U (model F5bmiippruzx), a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED monitor with a 500 Hz refresh rate and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, for $509.99, a 36% discount. Acer reused the X27U name for this revised, improved panel, so shoppers should be careful not to confuse it with the earlier version.
Google has updated its Pixel Weather app to include a refresh button on the larger home screen widget, letting users manually pull the latest conditions instead of waiting for background updates. The company also removed the left/right arrow buttons previously used to scrub through hourly and daily forecasts within the app. The changes appear in version 1.1.20260716.979549101 of the app.
A reader survey conducted by Android Authority found that camera quality and clean software topped the list of priorities for people buying new phones, ahead of performance and reliability. Ecosystem lock-in and customization options, features brands frequently tout, ranked far lower among respondents' concerns.
Razer has released the Tartarus V2 Pro, an upgraded version of its one-handed gaming keypad featuring 31 fully programmable keys, no traditional QWERTY layout, and an adjustable palm rest. The refresh brings improved optical switches, a wider key actuation range, and a new analog TMR thumbpad, alongside RGB lighting throughout. It's available now for $200.
Bose is expanding its open-ear lineup with two new clip-on earbuds: the fitness-focused Sport Open and the upgraded Ultra Open (2nd Gen). Both go on sale October 1, with the second-gen Ultra Open adding deeper bass, louder output, clearer calls, a new Cinema spatial audio mode, and support for AptX hi-res codecs, Google Fast Pair, and Find Hub.
Bose is releasing two open-ear earbud models on October 1: the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), an update to its 2024 flagship, and the all-new Bose Sport Open Earbuds. The Ultra model keeps its cuff-clip design but adds a beveled finish, wireless charging case, improved bass driver, Cinema Mode spatial audio, and up to nine hours of battery life. The Sport model reuses the OpenAudio tech from the Ultra line but is a distinct product from Bose's discontinued 2021 earbuds of the same name.
Volvo has unveiled updated versions of its XC60 and three-row XC90 SUVs, featuring subtle exterior tweaks like reworked Thor's Hammer headlights with hidden matrix LED projectors and a slimmer front grille. The bigger change is under the skin: a significantly larger lithium-ion battery pack for the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain, which Volvo says more than doubles real-world electric-only range compared to the current model. Both SUVs also gain a new 11.2-inch infotainment system running Google's Gemini assistant for conversational voice control.
Flexibits released Fantastical 4.2 and Cardhop 2.5 alongside Apple's iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate launch. Fantastical now integrates with Siri, letting users check schedules or move meetings by voice, and both apps gain larger widget sizes plus a refreshed Liquid Glass look on Mac.