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The TDM Neo, unveiled at CES 2026, is a headphone that twists and folds into a Bluetooth speaker using magnets and a flexible headband. After CES buzz, awards, and a Kickstarter that beat its funding goal, a reviewer who tested the device for two weeks found the transforming mechanism impressive but raised doubts about whether the hybrid design delivers strong performance in both modes.
Counterpoint Research's Q3 2026 report shows global PC shipments fell 21% year-over-year to 57 million units, with every major vendor except Apple and ASUS seeing sharper declines. Apple's shipments dropped 11% to 5.6 million units, lifting its market share to 9.8% from 8.7% a year earlier, with Counterpoint crediting the MacBook Neo for cushioning the decline.
The Anker Nano Charger Neo 45W, a compact USB-C wall charger with a built-in display, is on sale for $19.99, a 23% discount off its regular price. The charger is designed to be compact and travel-friendly while delivering 45W of power output.
Framework has refreshed its budget-oriented, repairable Laptop 12 with Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors, keeping the 2-in-1 convertible design, touchscreen with optional stylus, and multiple color options. The base model starts at $549 without RAM or storage, but a fully configured unit costs roughly $200-$300 more than rival laptops like Dell's updated XPS 13.
Framework has updated its budget-focused Laptop 12 with Intel's new Core Series 3 processors, offering configurations from a Core 3 304 chip with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD at $799 up to a Core 7 350 model with 32GB RAM at $1,549. Buyers can save $100 by choosing Fedora Linux instead of Windows, and pricing on all tiers has reportedly risen beyond the company's original targets.
Apple announced the HomeView, a 7-inch smart display with a speaker base and wall-mounted version both priced at $299, at a New York event. The device runs new software called HomeView rather than iOS or iPadOS, lacks an App Store, and instead offers a curated set of apps including FaceTime, Messages, Safari and some third-party apps like Spotify. Preorders are open now, with sales starting November 13.
Startup Efferon has developed a blood-purification device called Efferon NEO that absorbs both endotoxins and cytokines to treat pediatric sepsis, which kills about 3 million children under five each year. The device received CE mark approval in April, making it the first multimodal blood purification device built specifically for children, and is now used in ICUs across 30 countries including parts of Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. Efferon is preparing an FDA submission and expects to reach $2 million in annualized revenue by the end of 2026.
Apple confirmed a 'Welcome home' product event for October 13 but has not listed it on its Apple Events page or scheduled a livestream on YouTube or the Apple TV app. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will instead release an online video presentation alongside an in-person press gathering in New York, a format he says will repeat for a separate October 27 launch.
During Prime Day, the MacBook Air saw its most affordable price point since June, though it remains higher than the discounts seen in early 2026. Other MacBook models, such as the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, are either on minimal or no significant discounts, with the latter expected to be replaced later this year by an OLED touchscreen version. Experts suggest the M5 MacBook Air is the best choice for buyers seeking a deal at this time.
TDM’s Neo headphones, introduced at CES 2026 and funded via Kickstarter, are now available for purchase in the US through online and retail outlets. These headphones feature a flexible headband and dual sets of 40mm drivers that can be rolled up into a portable Bluetooth speaker, offering over 200 hours of listening as headphones and about 16 hours in speaker mode. The product is priced at $249 and includes removable batteries and ear cushions.
Following the release of iOS 27 and MacOS 27, Apple users can now turn off the new Siri AI to recover storage space. On iPhone, users navigate to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > iOS to see the AI's data usage, while Mac users check System Settings > General > Storage. Disabling Siri AI on iOS 27 involves toggling off Siri in Settings, potentially freeing several gigabytes of storage.
Apple's $900 Mac mini ships with its latest M6 processor, offering far more power than most everyday apps need, though its base 256GB storage can fill up quickly. Cheaper MacBooks exist, like the Neo, but they compromise with only 8GB of RAM and an A18 Pro chip borrowed from the iPhone 16 Pro, while the $1,100 MacBook Air still uses the older M5 chip with 16GB of RAM.