Ecobee is selling a refurbished version of its Essential smart thermostat (formerly the Lite) for $120 with free shipping, down from its $140 regular price, through its own refurbished store. The deal includes the same three-year warranty as a new unit and runs through Wednesday, October 21. Refurbished Enhanced ($170) and Premium ($220) models, bundles with security accessories, standalone sensors ($50), and a video doorbell ($130) are also on sale.
wired.com
· 2026-10-15
Google said in a community post that it is discontinuing free cellular access to Safety Signal features—Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check—on the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3. The free access, previously bundled with a Google Health Premium subscription, ends after December 12th, with affected users given a 30-day transition window starting when they receive an email notice.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
Roborock has launched a Fall Prime Day promotion running October 6-7, offering discounts of up to $1600 across its 2026 flagship robot vacuum and mop lineup. Featured models include the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, which uses an AdaptiLift Chassis to climb thresholds up to 1.77 inches and navigate clearances as low as 3.13 inches, alongside a 36,000 Pa suction motor and object-recognition system covering over 300 items.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-06
A guest column for Entrepreneur lists seven categories of risk tied to opening a physical business location, including slip-and-fall hazards, unclear landlord-tenant maintenance duties, accessibility gaps, fire and security issues, insurance shortfalls and weak incident-response plans. It argues these risks differ fundamentally from the operational concerns of an online business, since a physical space introduces hazards tied to floors, doors, parking lots and in-person emergencies.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-30
Expectations for a strong autumn IPO season are weakening, according to reports of market conditions. Stock market volatility combined with growing investor anxiety over AI safety issues has disrupted plans for what had been anticipated as a wave of high-profile public offerings.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-30
A streaming guide has compiled a list of anime titles premiering in the Fall 2026 season, spanning sci-fi and fantasy genres. Highlighted entries include Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, among other releases across various platforms.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-24
Garmin has released a software update giving the Venu 4 all-day fall detection, which sends live location alerts to chosen contacts if the wearer falls. The update also adds hands-free 'OK Garmin' voice control and running tools like Quick Workout and Run Coach plans to devices including the Fenix 8 series, Venu 4 and X1, and Vivoactive 6. The rollout is underway now via Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore and may take a few weeks to reach all eligible devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
The fall equinox marks the official start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are nearly equal in length. Despite lingering warm weather in many regions, the equinox signals that cooler temperatures typically follow in the weeks ahead.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-22
Fast Company published a behind-the-scenes look at how it created its Fall Issue centered on design, emphasizing the physical qualities of print—paper texture, ink smell, and tactile feel. The piece walks through the creative and production process behind assembling the package.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-22
A new linguistic history explains that the letter W emerged from the upheaval following the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century CE, when Germanic-speaking peoples—once relied on by Rome as foederati allies—rose to power across former imperial territory. These new rulers, despite speaking Germanic languages, chose to keep Latin as their administrative language to appear as legitimate successors to Roman authority, setting the stage for the eventual creation of W as scribes adapted Latin script to represent Germanic sounds.
lithub.com
· 2026-09-20
Bambu Lab is discounting its P1S 3D printer to $349, a $50 cut from its previous $399 price and a new all-time low for the model. The enclosed, beginner-friendly printer ships semi-assembled, sets up in about 15 minutes, and includes automatic bed leveling, a built-in camera, and an LCD control panel.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-17
Realtor.com's annual analysis has identified a specific seven-day window this fall as the optimal time to purchase a home in 2026, based on a combination of pricing, available inventory, and buyer competition. The report suggests this window, while not the year's peak buying season, offers a rare mix of lower prices and less crowded conditions.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-14
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