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Sonos has released the Ace Ultra headphones at $449, replacing the original $349 Ace as its flagship model. The new headphones retain the Ace's comfortable build and tactile controls while adding the ability to send audio from a broader Sonos speaker system to the headphones and back, a feature currently offered in "early access." Both ear cups and the battery are user-replaceable via separate accessory kits.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra tablets. The Plus gets a larger, brighter 12.6-inch display, a thinner and lighter build, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a bigger 10,600mAh battery, now starting at $1,199. The Ultra keeps its 14.6-inch display, 11,600mAh battery and design from last year's model, adding only a new chipset and four-channel spatial audio, priced at $1,399.
Amazon has kicked off an early fall Prime Day sale ahead of the main event next week, offering price cuts across Apple products, smart TVs, speakers and displays, and smart home devices. Highlighted deals include AirTag 2 at $24, an M5 Pro MacBook Pro down $500 to $2,699, MacBook Air models cut by up to $150, and Apple Watch Ultra models discounted to $780. Anker has also launched its own Fall Sale with up to 50% off chargers and power banks, alongside bundle blind boxes and multi-buy discounts.
Amazon's early Prime Day sale includes a $500 price cut on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch, 24GB RAM) in both Space Black and Silver, bringing it to $2,699 from $3,199. The retailer is also offering $50 off the new Mac Studio, up to $150 off M5 MacBook Air models, clearance pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3, and various accessory deals from brands like Twelve South and Anker.
A review of the fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra reports incremental upgrades over its predecessor, including more accurate health sensors and extended battery life. The reviewer notes the device doesn't introduce a radically new design or feature set but refines existing capabilities.
A hands-on test of the iPhone 18 Pro's 'ultra-stabilized video' feature during a Thames riverboat trip showed the phone keeping the horizon steady despite the boat rocking, producing footage as if shot from a fixed platform. The reviewer noted this outperformed a handheld tripod setup in that situation, continuing a trend of improvement seen since the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021.
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400-series 'Nova Lake' chips have begun appearing on official compliance lists required before launch. The USB Implementers Forum's Integrators List now includes a Nova Lake-H mobile processor certified for USB4 80Gbps, while a desktop Nova Lake-S chipset appears on both that list (certified for USB 3.2 Gen2 at 20Gbps) and PCI-SIG's PCIe Integrators List.
Samsung has released version 6.6.18.22 of the Galaxy Store, relocating the Menu option from the top-left hamburger icon to the floating bottom bar. The bottom bar now holds four items: Apps, Games, My Galaxy, and Menu. The update is rolling out globally to Galaxy devices, including those running One UI 8.5 and One UI 9.
Android Authority's C. Scott Brown compiled a list of five current Motorola phones he says buyers should skip, starting with the $1,500 Razr Ultra (2026). He argues the device offers only minor upgrades over last year's model, such as a bigger battery and brighter display, while carrying the same software support commitment of three OS updates and four years of bug fixes.
SteelSeries has released two new wireless gaming mice, the ergonomic Rival Pro and ambidextrous Sensei Pro, each weighing 53-54 grams. They use swappable circular batteries with a charging base station, and connect via ultra-wideband radio rather than standard 2.4GHz, which SteelSeries says gives 20 times the bandwidth and more consistent high polling rates. The mice also work with a new GG app feature called SuperSync that separates click and sensor polling rates.
Beats has released the 360, an over-ear headphone with a detachable headband and ear cups that let users mix and match colors and swap between two cushion materials: Performance Knit and UltraPlush. The design allows for easier cleaning and replacement of worn parts compared to most rival headphones.
Google has begun phasing out Google Assistant on mobile devices, replacing it with Gemini. Users report that the 'Switch to Google Assistant' option has disappeared from the Gemini app's account menu, following a company email last month announcing the rollout would begin September 4.