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The TCL TAB A1, an 11.1-inch Android tablet, is currently discounted to $179.99 on Amazon, down $40 from its $219.99 list price. That 18% cut ties the device's lowest recorded price. The tablet ships with Android 16, a promised upgrade to Android 17, and Gemini integration.
Sonos has released the Beam Ultra, a wider version of its compact soundbar that now supports genuine Dolby Atmos rather than simulated surround sound. The device packs five tweeters, four woofers and nine amplifiers, compared to the simpler single-tweeter setup in the previous Beam generation, and is best suited for TVs 55 inches or larger.
Amazon has discounted the TCL TAB 10 Gen 4, a 10.1-inch Android tablet, by 15% off its retail price, bringing it down to $169.99. The price cut positions the device as an affordable option in the budget tablet segment.
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Android Authority's editors reviewed a wide range of new hardware from phones to smart home devices and named their standout picks. The top honor went to Xiaomi's 18 Fold, a foldable phone notable for using the company's own XRing O3 chip and new LPDDR6 memory, making its Berlin debut alongside a massive showcase of over 380 products from Xiaomi. Other recognized products included TECNO's zero-bezel concept phone, TCL's first NXTPAPER AMOLED handset, Anker's MindBase smart home hub, and new robots from Roborock and Mammotion.
TCL is launching its P80 Series this month, led by the P80 Ultra, which combines a 50MP main camera and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto lens with a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display peaking at 3,200 nits. TCL positions the device against rivals like the Samsung A57 and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, neither of which offers a dedicated telephoto camera, while also including exclusive NXTPAPER screen technology across the Ultra and Pro models.
Android Authority's Robert Triggs reports that the first-generation Chromecast HDMI dongle recently got an unexpected software update, despite being eight years old. He explains he still relies on the device because it casts content faster and more reliably than his TV's built-in Google TV casting features, which suffer from lag, bloat, and audio sync issues.
Microsoft is partnering with TCL to add its Xbox app to select smart TVs in the coming months, enabling access to Xbox Cloud Gaming without a console. The rollout coincides with a new pay-as-you-go cloud gaming option launching in November, which lets users stream games without an active Game Pass subscription.
TCL unveiled its P80 Ultra and P80 Pro phones at IFA Berlin, both featuring a new AMOLED version of its Nxtpaper screen technology that combines vivid color with a matte, glare-reducing finish. The Ultra model includes a 6.83-inch display, dual 50-megapixel cameras, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite chip, and up to 512GB storage, priced at roughly $649, while the Pro offers similar screen tech with lesser specs for about $581.
TCL unveiled its P80 lineup—Pro, Ultra, and a base model—all sporting 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED screens at 120Hz. The Pro and Ultra combine this with NXTPAPER glare-reducing tech and a Max Ink monochrome reading mode claimed to last up to seven days, while the base P80 skips NXTPAPER. The Ultra adds a 50MP main camera plus a 50MP 3x periscope lens and IP68 water resistance, whereas the Pro drops the telephoto camera.
TCL has released the TAB A1 NXTPAPER in the US, a budget 11-inch tablet featuring its glare- and blue-light-reducing NXTPAPER screen technology and an Ink Paper Mode for an E-Ink-like look. It runs a Helio G100 chip with 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and an 8,000mAh battery, and comes bundled with a case and stylus at $249.99, discounted from $299.99.
TCL unveiled the P80 Ultra, the first phone to use its OLED version of Nxtpaper technology, which was previewed at MWC earlier this year. The 6.83-inch screen offers flagship-grade specs including 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits brightness, but can switch into a monochromatic 'Max Ink Mode' that mimics an e-reader and extends battery life to up to a week of active use.
Consumer TVs top out around 98 to 115 inches, with large sets like TCL's 115-inch QM7K costing nearly $14,000, though smaller Mini LED models under $1,000 exist at 75-85 inches. Projectors like the Anker Nebula X1 and Valerion VisionMaster Pro, priced similarly to mid-range TVs, can project images up to 300 inches, offering far larger displays for comparable or lower cost.