Logitech unveiled four new Pro-line gaming peripherals: the Pro X3 Superstrike Mouse ($200, Oct. 6), Pro X Control Mousepad ($60, Oct. 8), Pro X2 Rapid Gaming Keyboard ($230, available now), and Pro X3 Lightspeed Gaming Headset ($250, Oct. 8). Each product adds new technology, including a haptic trigger system in the mouse, magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger in the keyboard, and a 70-hour battery with 10-band EQ in the headset.
Logitech has released the Yeti 2, an updated version of its original 2009 Blue Yeti USB microphone popular with podcasters and streamers. The new model adds a 3D proximity sensor that automatically adjusts gain, EQ and pickup pattern as the user moves, plus an onboard AI denoiser meant to filter out background noise like keystrokes and mouse clicks.
Threat intelligence firm Positive Technologies found that the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran accounted for about 67% of Middle East cyberattacks detected via open-source monitoring of Dark Web forums and Telegram channels. Check Point Software Technologies data cited separately shows organizations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia faced roughly 2,700 attacks per week over the past six months, versus a global average of about 2,300.
Roland has released a Minions-themed version of its GO:KEYS 3 keyboard, featuring yellow and blue branding plus 32 sound variations based on the movie characters' voices, including Bob, Kevin and Stuart. Otherwise it's a standard GO:KEYS 3 with 61 keys, over 1,000 sounds via Roland's ZEN-Core engine, battery power, and Roland Cloud Connect support. The Minions edition costs $450, about $65 more than the standard $385 model.
Director Brad Bird, known for 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille' and 'The Iron Giant,' spoke about the lengthy development process behind his new animated feature 'Ray Gunn.' He also disclosed that he came close to directing a 'Star Wars' film at one point in his career.
A CNBC-featured small-business owner closes her seven-person company for a full week every quarter, informing clients in advance and using automation so the entire team, including her, fully disconnects. A 2026 Wilbur Labs survey of 200 startup founders found 90% had experienced stress or burnout severe enough to consider quitting, with over 60% reporting damage to their social lives and 46% citing strain on personal relationships.
Meta held its annual Connect conference, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivering a keynote covering upcoming products across smart glasses, VR headsets and AI. Coverage included expectations for a camera-free version of Meta's smart glasses, following an earlier 2026 glasses launch, as well as anticipation of a new Quest headset, with developer sessions continuing the following day.
Android Authority ran a reader poll asking whether long-term software support is a priority when buying a new phone, drawing 1,455 responses. About 46% called it a top priority, 38% said it matters but isn't a dealbreaker, and roughly 16% said price matters more than software longevity.
A Munich Regional Court ruled on September 18 that Micron infringed two YMTC utility model patents covering 3D NAND technology, granting injunctions with 10-year protection terms. Three other related cases in the same filing were adjourned. Micron says it disputes the ruling and has filed an appeal to the Munich Higher Regional Court.
A researcher at the University of Groningen's ENTEG Institute has published an analysis examining the chemistry behind grog, the fictional corrosive drink from the 1990 adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island. The study looks at whether a beverage made from the game's listed ingredients—including sulfuric acid, battery acid and rum—could plausibly dissolve a metal mug and lock as quickly as depicted in the puzzle-based gameplay.
Check Point disclosed that hackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-85102, a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw in its Security Gateway VPN certificate handling, and CVE-2026-93616, a path traversal bug in its Management web service. The company says the path traversal flaw has been exploited as a zero-day since July 23, while exploitation of the gateway flaw began September 12 using VPNs and proxies to mask attacker origin. CISA has added both vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, giving federal agencies until September 25, 2026 to patch.
Amazon has reduced the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in its black titanium case with Milanese Loop band from $899 to $699.97, a 22% cut. The device carries a 4.7-star rating on the retailer's site. The listing is reported to mark the lowest price seen for the watch, undercutting even its Prime Day pricing.
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