Shure has released the MV6 Gen 2, an updated version of its USB microphone for gamers and streamers, adding a white color option, a longer 2-meter USB-C cable, and expanded software controls. Users can now adjust how loud their voice sits in the mix, how quickly the mic reacts to volume changes, and how much background noise the real-time denoiser filters out, all through Shure's free Motiv app. The microphone costs $169 and is available now from Shure and authorized retailers, working across Mac, PC, Android, iPhone and iPad.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-30
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses offer up to 9 hours of battery life (versus 8 for Gen 2) and up to 50 hours with the charging case (versus 48). The Gen 3 also gains a sixth microphone with a redesigned array for better noise reduction, and inherits an action button from Meta's other glasses lines that can trigger Meta AI, capture photos, or be customized for other shortcuts, unlike the Gen 2's capture-only button.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-24
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, its first audio chip with micro-power Wi-Fi 6E built directly into the silicon, allowing earbuds to connect to home networks without a separate Wi-Fi chip. The company says the chip is 30 percent smaller, uses up to 40 percent less power, and doubles AI processing versus its predecessor. Qualcomm has named HP, Bose, and Cleer as partners, including camera-equipped earbuds with Cleer.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-24
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, designed to power a new generation of 'hearables' including earbuds, headphones, audio glasses and other multimodal wearables. The chip is meant to enable features like adaptive sound processing, real-time translation, AI note-taking and combined audio-visual interactions in devices with cameras.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-23
WIRED's latest soundbar roundup highlights the Focal Mu-So Hekla as a standout premium option, praising its 15-speaker array, powerful bass, upfiring Dolby Atmos drivers and intuitive companion app. The guide also names honorable mentions including the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and Sony Bravia Theatre Trio, noting each device's tradeoffs in sound quality, price and expandability.
wired.com
· 2026-09-14
At IFA 2026, Lenovo unveiled two premium Android tablets, the Yoga Tab Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2, both featuring 144Hz 4K displays, stylus support, and last year's flagship chips from MediaTek and Qualcomm respectively. Pricing starts at $729 for the standard model and $999.99 for the Plus variant, and both ship with Android 17 alongside a promised seven major OS upgrades.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
The Verbatim Pocket 1TB portable SSD is currently discounted to $139.99 on Amazon, down 22% from its $179.99 list price. The drive supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1000 MB/s, is bus-powered, and comes with a keyring, cable holder, and USB-C cable in a compact, pocketable design.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
ANBERNIC has launched its RG 55G1 handheld gaming device, which closely mimics the design of the Nintendo Switch Lite. The base 4GB/64GB model is priced at $149.99, with an early-bird discount bringing it to $139.99, while the 8GB/128GB version costs $174.99 or $164.99 during the promotional window.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-31
Anbernic will begin selling its RG 55G1 retro gaming handheld on August 31 at 6AM ET, starting at $150. The device closely resembles Nintendo's Switch Lite in shape but runs Android 14 with a Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip, marking Anbernic's first use of Qualcomm silicon, and is built for emulating consoles up to PS2 or Wii.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
Amazon is selling TCL's NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 Android tablet for $159.97, a 30% cut from its $229.99 list price. The 11-inch tablet features a glare-reducing, paper-like display, an octa-core MediaTek chip, up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, an 8,000mAh battery, and ships with a stylus and flip case.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
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