Apple's AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3, can emit chirps or chimes for reasons beyond battery level, such as power fluctuations, Bluetooth disconnection, or physical contact between the earbuds. Apple's website notes that Pro models with the clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature periodically play a quiet chime while charging to verify their microphones and speakers are functioning properly. Louder or harsher sounds can indicate a triggered Find My alert, water damage, debris buildup, or a poor-fitting ear tip seal.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-02
Amazon is offering Samsung's 77-inch S90H 4K OLED TV, a 2026 model, at $800 off its list price. The set features a glare-free OLED panel, Samsung's Tizen-based smart TV platform, up to 4K/165Hz gaming support with VRR, ALLM and four HDMI 2.1 ports, HDR10+ and HLG, and a 2.1-channel 40W speaker system with Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony support. It currently holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Amazon.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-02
9to5Mac reports that several Apple devices running iOS 27.2.1 have appeared in its visitor logs, indicating Apple is internally testing the update just a week after iOS 27.2's public release. The update is expected to be a small patch addressing bugs or security issues rather than adding new features, while iOS 27.3 is separately confirmed to begin beta testing this week.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Amazfit has pushed firmware version 2.9.0.1 to its Helio Ring, replacing the device's Readiness feature with a new system called HybridCharge that shows all-day energy status graphs in the Zepp app. The update also improves heart rate tracking accuracy and adds automatic stress measurements taken every five minutes.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-02
Multiple retailers are discounting Apple products ahead of Black Friday, including several Apple Watch Ultra 4 configurations down nearly $100, AirTag 2 at $17.50 each, M5 MacBook Air starting at $1,099, and 2026 Mac mini models up to $150 off. AirPods Pro 3 are also discounted over 20%, alongside price cuts on Magic Keyboards and Apple's Dynamic Power Adapter.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Meta announced that version 213 will be the final operating system update for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets, arriving by March 2027. After that, the company will only provide security patches and critical bug fixes through the end of 2027, and developers can still submit compatible apps until December 2027. Meta now describes Quest 3 and Quest 3S as the baseline devices for its VR platform.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple's iPadOS 27.2 update streamlines how users set up side-by-side apps. Now, tiling an app to the left or right using window controls or the menu bar immediately shows the Home Screen, letting users tap to select a second app in one step, rather than having to manually swipe and resize as before.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
BMW announced plans to extend its navigation-guided, partially automated driving system beyond highways into urban environments, launching in Germany in 2027 before expanding to other markets. The Level 2 system will assist with lane changes, turns, yielding, and roundabouts in cities, though drivers must keep hands on the wheel and remain ready to take control, unlike the hands-free highway mode.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
A developer known as ZiZc3 has released Hydroid, an open-source tool that lets jailbroken PS5 consoles run 64-bit Android games natively by recompiling ARM64 code rather than booting Linux or a virtual machine. Separately, homebrew front ends called Playden and PC5 add Steam and offline PC game support, while developer heydemoura's experimental EglantinePS5 emulator brings early Nintendo Switch 2 game compatibility to the console.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-02
The Nintendo Switch 2 ships with 256GB of storage, about 249GB usable after system software, which can quickly be consumed by large digital titles. Games like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (90.4GB), Assassin's Creed Shadows (69GB) and Resident Evil Requiem (nearly 29GB) take up significant space, and some releases use Game-Key Cards that require full downloads even when playing from a cartridge.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-02
Amazon has temporarily priced the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card at $99.99, down from its usual $149.99 list price and matching its original MSRP. The card supports sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s and is compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2's expandable storage.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-11-02
A federal judge denied SpaceX's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the NAACP over gas turbines powering xAI's Colossus 2 data center in Southaven, Mississippi. The court rejected xAI's claim that the 27 turbines qualify as exempt 'mobile sources,' ruling they remain subject to Clean Air Act permitting requirements. The NAACP, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center and Earthjustice, alleges the turbines were installed without proper permits and emit harmful pollutants.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-11-02
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