Analogue has released Plus versions of its Super Nt and Mega Sg FPGA-based consoles, which play original Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges respectively. The updated models add Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless controller support, USB-C power, a USB-A port, and the ability to swap cartridges or power on the console via a gamepad without shutting down. Both cost $219.99, open for pre-order this weekend, and are expected to ship in December.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-17
A new guide highlights that many iPhone users skip regular backups, often because their data exceeds free iCloud storage limits or because they assume their data rarely changes. It argues that daily backups are important given how often phones are lost, stolen, or damaged, and outlines ways to do this without necessarily paying for more iCloud storage.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-17
Amazon is selling the Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2, a triple-laser 4K projector with built-in Google TV, for $1,199, an $800 cut from its list price. The sale price matches the projector's previous all-time low.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-16
Apple's online store began showing a January 25 ship date for iPhone Duo preorders across all colors, storage sizes, and carriers within 30 minutes of orders opening, according to MacRumors. That three-month wait surpasses previous Apple records, including the iPhone X's five-to-six-week delay in 2017 and the iPhone 7 Plus's roughly two-month delay in 2016.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-16
Analogue unveiled updated versions of its Super Nt and Mega Sg consoles, which use FPGA chips to natively play SNES and Sega Genesis cartridges without emulation. The new Plus models add USB-C power, a USB-A port, built-in Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless controller support, remote power-on, and hot-swappable cartridges. Preorders open October 19th at $219.99, with shipping expected in December.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-16
Withings has changed its policy so that new accounts must subscribe to Withings Plus to automatically sync health metrics from its devices to Apple Health and Google Health Connect. Previously this third-party syncing was available without a subscription. The change has drawn criticism from users who object to a feature once free now being locked behind a paywall.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-16
Withings will require a Withings Plus subscription for automatic syncing of health data to third-party apps like Apple Health or Google Health, starting with accounts created on or after October 13, 2026. The subscription costs $9.95 monthly or $99.50 annually, though new devices include a one-month free trial with syncing included. Existing account holders created before that date keep free access to the syncing feature indefinitely, even if they register new Withings hardware later.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-15
Xreal has released its One Pro Plus display glasses for $599, upgrading brightness to 1,200 nits from 700 nits on the earlier One Pro model. The new version adds extra visual settings, including a 'Reading' mode, and a smoother AI-driven 3D conversion feature for 2D content, but otherwise keeps the same design, USB-C tethering and onboard chip as its predecessor.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-15
Sony has announced that Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 are joining the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs. Most titles arrive October 20, with Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 following on October 27. PlayStation Plus plans start at $11 a month and include access to a rotating library of games.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-14
Apple has published out-of-warranty repair pricing for its foldable iPhone Duo, with costs ranging from $49 for cover layer damage up to $999 for inner display damage and $1,499 for unspecified "other damage." With AppleCare Plus, which costs $19.99 monthly, $199.99 yearly, or $399 flat, many repairs drop sharply, including $0 battery service and $99 for inner display or other accidental damage. The device starts at $1,999, launching October 23rd with preorders beginning Friday.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Square has released a new hardware product called the Square Kiosk, a large pill-shaped touchscreen device that lets customers place orders by speaking with an AI agent. The company says the system understands a merchant's full menu and can respond to spoken requests for modifications or substitutions in real time. The 21.5-inch kiosk also includes presence detection, contactless payment and a card slot, and costs $1,999 plus a $99 monthly software fee for Square Plus or Premium subscribers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Samsung's launch promotion for the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus remains active, giving buyers a free $200 Amazon gift card. The offer is limited to customers who hold an Amazon Prime membership.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-13
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