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Roborock’s New Lineup at IFA 2025 Includes Its First Robot Lawnmowers, an Ultra-Thin Robot Vacuum and More

Roborock is one of the better-known companies if you’re looking to buy a robot vacuum. Options range from the capable Qrevo Curv to the innovative Saros Z70, which comes with a mechanical arm and a handsome price to match. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Roborock is entering the robot lawn mower market, a category we test that’s dominated by companies like Husqvarna, Eufy, Sunseeker, and others. There’s also a new set of stick vacuums, an ultra-thin robot vacuum and a self-santizing

Five brands could announce CarPlay Ultra availability as soon as iPhone 17 event day

iPhone 17 news will undoubtedly dominate technology headlines next week. Yet September 9 could also prove to be a turning point for Apple’s CarPlay Ultra. While I don’t expect the feature to take the spotlight during Apple’s event itself, the same day marks the start of IAA Mobility in Munich, where Hyundai is poised to confirm support and other automakers may follow. I’m now confident that September 9, the first day of the expo, is when we’ll see Hyundai reveal its take on CarPlay Ultra, poss

Samsung Galaxy S26 dummies tease a long-awaited charging feature

TL;DR An image of Galaxy S26 dummies has been posted online, giving us our first look at Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. All three models have at least a partial camera island design, with the larger one on the Galaxy S26 Edge mimicking the iPhone 17 Pro. A circular ring on the back suggests Samsung may finally add Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series isn’t due until early next year, but the first dummy units have already surfaced, giving us a glimpse of what the lineup

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra Could Be the Affordable Galaxy Note We've Been Missing

TCL has been releasing phones with its e-reader-style NxtPaper displays for a few years now, most recently with the TCL 60 XE NxtPaper. But the upcoming premium version of that handset, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, adds two new features only found in high-end phones -- a telephoto camera and a stylus -- for the price of a midrange device. The best phones under $500 category has always been competitive, with high-value handsets like the Samsung Galaxy A55, iPhone SE 2022 and Google Pixel 9A packin

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series and Galaxy S25 FE: Specs, Features, Price

Google may have given up on making Android tablets, but Samsung is putting along. Last week, Samsung announced a budget slate—the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite—but now it's time for flagship tablets. At IFA 2025, the tech exhibition in Berlin, the company announced the next-gen Galaxy Tab S11 series, comprising the Tab S11 and the Tab S11 Ultra. Also in tow is the Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition), a midrange Android phone that marks the fifth entry in the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy Tab S11 costs $800, whil

Samsung announces incredibly thin Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and a smaller Tab S11

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The Galaxy Tab S11 replaces the Plus model in a more compact form but with similar power to the Ultra. The Ultra has a massive 14.6-inch display and is both thinner and lighter than last year’s model. Samsung is refreshing its flagship Android tablet lineup today with the introduction of the new Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra. These tablets come with incremental changes over the p

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra hands-on: Really thin, redesigned S Pen and... remember Dex?

Someone recently asked me: Who even cares about Android tablets anymore? If that's you, you're probably feeling the same indifference towards premium Android tablets. Even Google has conceded it won’t be making new tablets and seems to have already forgotten about the Pixel Tablet. But that’s not stopping Samsung from releasing the 11th-generation Galaxy Tab S11 series, comprising the 11-inch standard model and 14.6-inch Ultra. The latter is the more interesting of the pair, as it’s not only wha

The Color of the Future: A history of blue

La Gare Saint-Lazare, arrivée d'un train , by Claude Monet (1877) My favorite color has changed throughout my life, cycling through the entire spectrum of visible light and beyond. I don’t remember when blue was the chosen one, exactly; maybe when I was 13 or so. After that, yellow, purple, orange, green, and pink occupied the top spot for various periods. Blue never made a comeback. I saw it as a banal, common color. After all, the sky is made of it, and the sky is everywhere. Then I realized

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Tablets Come in Two Sizes: Big and Absolutely Huge

There are only so many ways to make a tablet. If you’re Acer, you give most of your new Iconia tablets kickstands. If you’re Apple, well, you just say it’s a new iPad and call it a day. And if you’re Samsung, you announce the new Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra and make everybody play a game of “spot the difference” between the two Android tablets. At IFA 2025, Samsung debuted the two new tablets, and yes, you may need ChatGPT to create a table comparing the two to see what one has that the other

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I Tried Samsung's New Galaxy Tab S11 Tablets. Here Are the Important Upgrades

Every year around this time, Samsung unveils new versions of its flagship Galaxy Tab S series tablets. For the past couple of years, the updates have been modest improvements, and this year's Galaxy Tab S11 is no different. There are some notable advancements, though, including a more powerful processor and a slightly slimmer design, which make an already impressive Android tablet that much better. Read more: Best Tablets of 2025 One big change: While the Tab S11 line still comes in two sizes,

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Reveal Could Be Just 5 Days Away

By this time next week, we'll know exactly what Apple has planned for its new Apple Watch lineup. But one thing already seems very likely: a refreshed version of the rugged Ultra. Not only is it due for an upgrade (the Ultra 2 debuted in September 2023), but Apple may have actually dropped the biggest clue yet. Buried in the public beta of iOS 26 (first spotted by MacRumors) are screen specs that don't match any existing Apple Watch model on the market, hinting at the arrival of an Apple Watch U

I found a $170 mobile gimbal that rivals my DJI - and it's easy to set up

Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra gimbal. ZDNET's key takeaways The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra gimbal is available on Amazon for $169 This gimbal makes getting smooth video on your phone a breeze The AI follow on the iSteady V3 Ultra is the best I've tested. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I do a lot of filming, in various situations and for different needs. Most of my filming is done with a cinema camera, but every once in a while, I can get away with shooting on m

Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's what comes next

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands infri

Last-minute leak spoils Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 surprise

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR A last-minute leak has revealed images and features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series. It looks like Samsung is skipping the Plus model this year in favor of the base and Ultra variants. Samsung is expected to launch the new tablets at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. It’s that time of the year when a new tech launch happens almost every other week. Google launched the Pixel 10 series last month, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite just a f

Looks Like the Apple Watch Series 11 Won't Be Flying Solo Next Week

Apple's next "Awe dropping" event is less that a week away, and CNET's experts are expecting a new batch of Apple Watches to take center stage. The headliner will likely be the Apple Watch Series 11, but Apple may have unintentionally revealed a hint about the next Ultra model. Imagery uncovered by MacRumors in the iOS 26 public beta points to new display specs that don't match any current model - a likely sign of what's coming for the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3. With the clues stacking up, her

iPhone 17 event promises to go beyond the usual yearly updates for each product

We have a solid sense of what to expect from the iPhone 17 event next week. Still, there’s a narrative turn happening that will make Apple’s “Awe dropping” presentation feel more new than the typical routine tech announcement. The challenge when making version 17 of any product is keeping the story interesting, and that starts with the presentation. If Apple were only showing us the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, we might feel more like we were seeing the latest installment o

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CarPlay Ultra could soon land on an affordable EV after luxury car debut

CarPlay Ultra arrived this year after taking a bit longer than expected to materialize. The only catch is that next-generation CarPlay is only offered in cars that start around $200,000. That appears to be changing soon with an affordable EV option coming soon. Apple CarPlay is super popular in cars these days, and CarPlay Ultra goes further than ever by taking over almost all of the carmaker’s user interface. CarPlay Ultra appears both on the infotainment center displays and the screens behind

Bose QuietComfort Ultra price finally drops again, saving you $50

Deals on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra aren’t as common as with other high-end headphones. In fact, these haven’t seen a good discount in a while, but the sales are back now! You can save $50 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, bringing the cost down to $379. Buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $379 ($50 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” The deal applies to most colors available. These include Black, Deep Plum, Lunar Blue, and White Smoke. Bose QuietComfor

Why one of the best robot vacuums for pets is from a brand you've never heard of

Eureka J15 Pro Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra is available for $1,000. With 16,200Pa of suction power, this robot vacuum and mop is fully automatic and smart enough to detect debris and wet messes on your floor. Admittedly, the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra isn't the best robot vacuum I've tested for the price, and it had some initial connectivity issues, but it works hard to get your floors clean. $999.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you ha

Insta360 Go Ultra Review: Better Video, but Bigger Package

Insta360's Go series cameras have always been remarkably small, and the strong magnetic system makes it possible to put them in places and shoot from angles that other cameras can't match. They're tiny and fun, even if the video quality isn't quite as good as what you'd get from a standard action camera. The latest Go series camera from Insta360, the Go Ultra, aims to change that by using a larger sensor, with higher-quality video, while retaining the detachable, pod-based design. The Go Ultra

Olight launches new flagship ArkPro series of flashlights

Chase Bernath / Android Authority TL;DR Olight has announced new ArkPro flashlights with 4-in-1 lighting and a sleek aluminum design. The flagship ArkPro Ultra debuts Olight’s proprietary LED and ultra-durable alloy body. Global release starts September 2025, with prices ranging from $79.99 for the ArkPro Lite to $129.99 for the ArkPro Ultra. At the seventh annual O-Fan Day in New York City, Olight announced its new flagship flashlights – the ArkPro Lite, ArkPro, and ArkPro Ultra. Each of th

Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1

Two years after its predecessor launched, Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here. And in addition to the array of hardware upgrades coming, the Ultra 3 could also push Ultra 1 owners to upgrade with a variety of software features. watchOS is getting even more features not supported by Apple Watch Ultra 1 When the Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuted in 2023, it was a fairly minor, iterative update over the original Ultra. Now that more time has passed between hardware generations, Apple’s forthcoming Ultr

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) review: Still a noise-canceling powerhouse

Bose announced its latest earbuds in June , but the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) ($299) won’t arrive until early September. Today, though, they’re available for preorder, and I’ve spent the last few weeks testing all the new features. This model is an overhaul of the noise-canceling earbuds the company debuted in 2023 alongside its take on spatial audio. Among the upgrades, Bose has improved the active noise cancellation (ANC) performance, enhanced call quality and added wireless chargin

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Could See Its Biggest Upgrade Yet

With Apple's September 9 event officially in the books and rumors about its fall lineup gaining traction, the biggest clue yet about the new Apple Watches comes straight from the source. The notoriously secretive company may have tipped its hand regarding a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the public beta of iOS 26 (first spotted by MacRumors), where imagery reveals new screen specs that don't match any current Apple Watch model on the market. While Apple has yet to confirm the existence of the watch

Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's why

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The two competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands i

The Next Apple Watch Series 11 Has a Release Date and a Few Surprises

Apple just confirmed its "Awe dropping" event for Sept. 9, at Apple Park, and we're expecting a fresh lineup of Apple Watches to take the stage. The headliner will likely be the Apple Watch Series 11, but Apple may have also tipped its hand on the Ultra 3. MacRumors uncovered imagery buried in the iOS 26 public beta showing display details for what's likely the next-generation rugged watch. With the event just days away, the clues are stacking up. Here's a look at everything we know, suspect, a

Japanese Online Marketplace Begs People to Stop Selling Ultrasound Photos

Some people will tell you that no one wants to see pictures of your kids, but they’ve apparently never been on the Japanese marketplace app Mercari. According to SoraNews24, there was a surprisingly robust market for ultrasound photos on the e-commerce platform, which resulted in Mercari ultimately banning the sale of said images. Ultrasound images have landed on the list of “inappropriate items” that Mercari maintains, which are restricted from being sold on the platform. The ban will go into

This Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leak teases how much faster it is over last year’s model

TL;DR A bevy of Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra renders have leaked. The leak includes promo materials that reveal a few of the tablet’s specs. One of the images states that there’s a 24% CPU, 27% GPU, and 33% NPU improvement compared to the tablet’s predecessor. Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite earlier this week, but we know two more tablets are on the way. While leaks are pointing to an early September announcement for the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra, nothing has been officially confirmed. A

Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor hints at the return of a nostalgic design choice from 2021

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to get some major camera improvements. Those improvements could lead to Samsung bringing back the camera island. The design of the bump may be similar to the one we saw on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. For a few years now, Samsung has relied on nearly identical design language for its flagship Ultra phones. In fact, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra look so similar that you could easily confuse one for the other. But Samsun

Want a subscription-free, Oura-like smart ring? You need act fast. Here's why

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The two competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands i