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Samsung has raised US prices on nearly every Galaxy S26 model by $100, and by $200 on the 1TB S26 Ultra, according to Phone Arena. The base S26 now costs $999, bringing it $200 above the original S25 price once an earlier $100 launch-price increase is factored in. The Galaxy S26 FE is the only model in the lineup that wasn't hit by this latest increase.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon, describing it as its most capable AI model yet. Access currently is limited to a small group of testers focused on cybersecurity defense, with plans to later expand availability to Google AI Ultra subscribers. Google released benchmark data showing strong performance across coding, legal reasoning, and business/economic tasks.
Amazon is offering early discounts on several of Apple's newest products as part of its fall Prime Day sale, including AirPods 5, Beats 360 ANC headphones, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the M6-powered Mac mini and Mac Studio. Notably, today marks the last day for an 80% discount on the Beats 360 Cushion Kit, dropping it to $10 from $50.
Apple confirmed two upcoming watchOS 27 features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Siri Recap, which ambiently logs conversations and generates Apple Intelligence summaries that auto-delete after seven days unless saved, and Live Rewind, which lets users double-press the Digital Crown to see a text snippet of the last 15 seconds of speech. Both features are part of Apple's broader Audio Intelligence push and will arrive later this year, with Apple publishing separate privacy white papers for each.
TP-Link has opened preorders for its Archer 8 Ultra, the company's first Wi-Fi 8 router, in the UK, Germany, Australia and other markets. The US is not included, as TP-Link lacks FCC Conditional Approval needed to sell new wireless hardware there, unlike rivals Netgear, Asus and Amazon. Existing FCC-certified TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 products can still be sold in the US, but new Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 8 devices cannot.
Amazon has priced the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,163.50, down from its $1,499.99 list price, a $336.49 discount. The model includes 12GB RAM, a 6.9-inch display with Privacy Display tech, a titanium frame, a 200MP main camera with dual telephoto lenses, and a 5,000mAh battery.
SteelSeries has released the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice, marking the company's 25th anniversary. Both models use ultra-wideband wireless technology and an 8K polling rate, and include a dual-battery 'infinite power system' that lets one battery charge while the other is in use. Each mouse is priced at $180, sold in black or white and in standard or Mini sizes through SteelSeries' online store.
Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will weigh 218 grams, about 4 grams more than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while keeping the same 7.9mm thickness. The extra weight follows earlier reports that the phone will carry a larger 5,700mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh in the current model.
Android Authority ran a reader poll asking how often people upgrade their smartwatch, offering options ranging from yearly upgrades to waiting until the device stops working. With seven votes recorded so far, 57% said they upgrade only when their smartwatch malfunctions, while 43% said they replace it every three to five years; no respondents chose annual, biennial upgrades, or not using a smartwatch at all.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S12 series with two models, the 12.6-inch Tab S12 Plus and 14.6-inch Tab S12 Ultra, skipping a standard base version entirely. Both tablets run MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chip, feature 120Hz AMOLED displays with 1,600 nits brightness, IP68 ratings, and up to 23 hours of video playback, and are thinner than last year's models. The Tab S12 Plus starts at $1,199.99 and the Ultra at $1,399.99, with availability from October 7.
A review of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra highlights its 14.6-inch OLED screen, 1,600-nit peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint sensor, all housed in a 5.1mm-thick, 692-gram aluminum body. The reviewer notes the tablet has only a single USB-C port, calling it a limitation for a device positioned as a laptop replacement.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag 3 alongside its new Galaxy Tab S12 lineup, priced at $30 for a single unit or $100 for a four-pack. The tracker gains longer Bluetooth range, extended battery life of up to 550 days, ultra-wideband precision finding, a geofencing 'Place Notification' feature, and cross-platform compatibility through the SmartThings app for both iPhone and Android users. Samsung also added a new pet activity monitoring function as a notable feature of the device.