XGIMI has introduced two new ultra-short-throw projectors, the Aura 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max, succeeding the Aura 2 series. The new models use a triple-laser RGB light source and dual-iris light path to hit up to 5700 ISO lumens and an 8000:1 contrast ratio, more than doubling the Aura 2's brightness and contrast figures. They also support 4K output at 120Hz with 1ms latency, targeting gamers as well as home theater users.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Tom's Hardware ran Capcom's new RE Engine title Onimusha: Way of the Sword through its built-in benchmark across 31 CPUs, from Intel's newly released Core Ultra 7 270K Plus down to AMD's decade-old Ryzen 7 2700X. AMD's X3D chips outperformed flagship processors by roughly 10%, while the 270K Plus underperformed compared to Intel's older Raptor Lake Refresh parts, and AMD's newer 12-core Ryzen 9 chips also lagged unexpectedly.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-03
Motorola has released the Moto Watch Ultra, its first premium smartwatch to run Google's Wear OS instead of the custom software used on its earlier Moto Watch. The 46mm stainless steel device uses a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip, features a 1.5-inch OLED display, and comes in black or silver with interchangeable leather and silicone straps, an IP68 rating, and 5ATM water resistance.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
Roborock used IFA 2026 to expand its robotic cleaning lineup, showcasing the Saros Rover with its wheel-leg design for climbing stairs, alongside the Saros 20 Flow Complete and Saros 20 Neo mop-vacuum hybrids. The company also introduced the F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 upright steam cleaner, the modular F25 Pro Turbo Combo, plus new outdoor devices: the RockNeo Q2 lawnmower and RockAqua P1 pool cleaner.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-03
Multiple Galaxy Watch Ultra owners on Reddit and Facebook say the faceplate and bezel have spontaneously separated from the watch frame without visible damage. Some users report Samsung quoted repair costs near $300 through uBreakiFix, even though the devices were reportedly still under warranty. Similar bezel-lifting complaints surfaced roughly a year ago involving the first-generation model.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Walmart has discounted the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme prebuilt desktop by 21%, dropping it from $1,769.99 to $1,399. The system pairs Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (8GB VRAM), 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-03
At IFA, SwitchBot introduced the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a retrofit smart lock bundle for European doors priced at €339.99/£339.99. The package bundles the Keypad Vision Pro, Hub Mini Matter, and the new Lock Ultra Max, offering entry via fingerprint, passcode, NFC card, facial or palm vein recognition, plus remote, voice, smartwatch, and app widget controls. SwitchBot says the hardware fits roughly 99 percent of European lock types, including EU profile, knob, Swiss round, and UK oval cylinders, with adapters for rarer setups.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
According to The Elec, Google is expected to adopt a dual ultra-thin glass (UTG) screen structure for the Pixel 12 Pro Fold's inner display, following a similar approach reportedly used in Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone. OPPO and vivo are also said to be moving toward this same structure for their next foldable devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
A detailed community guide explains how Xiaomi 15 Ultra owners can strip down HyperOS without rooting their device, disabling telemetry, diagnostics, and bundled extension services during setup. The author recommends locking the phone on the final Android 16 build and deliberately skipping the upcoming Android 17 update, citing concerns over added tracking and AI features.
trackerninja.codeberg.page
· 2026-09-02
Amazon has issued its first discount on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, lowering the price from $2,099.99 to $1,799.99, a 14% reduction. The Ultra is Samsung's premium foldable variant, featuring a larger 6.5-inch cover display, 8-inch main screen, Snapdragon flagship chip, roughly 5,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
Korean outlet Money Today, citing tipster Jukan, claims Samsung plans to sell a Galaxy S27 Ultra variant powered by its in-house Exynos 2700 chip in select markets, alongside a Snapdragon version reserved mainly for the US. This would mark the first time since the Galaxy S22 Ultra that the top-tier Ultra model has shipped with an Exynos processor, with the same dual-chip split reportedly extending to the new Galaxy S27 Pro model.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
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