BJ, an independent builder, has created the Retro Song Bird, a device resembling a Game Boy cartridge reader that plays only the music and sound effects stored on Game Boy cartridges rather than the games themselves. It includes a built-in speaker, stereo line-out for external audio equipment, and USB audio streaming of each of the Game Boy's four sound channels, plus the ability to back up ROMs, save data, and export music as WAV files. Only a handful of prototypes exist currently, and the device is not yet for sale.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
Microsoft announced the release of the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch device equipped with Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, available for preorder on October 7 and shipping from October 16. The laptop targets developers and creators needing high-performance hardware, with configurations ranging from $2,600 to $5,900 based on memory and storage options. It features a magnetic USB-C charging port and is designed for demanding AI and GPU-intensive tasks.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-07
Hoto has reduced the price of its cordless rotary toolkit from $49.99 to $29.99 on Amazon, offering a significant discount. The tool features a five-speed motor up to 25,000 RPM, a 2,000 mAh battery with 50 minutes of runtime, and includes 35 accessories for various tasks including sanding, polishing, and carving. It also has a built-in LED light and dust cover for safer, more precise work.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
During Prime Day, Anker reduced the price of its 65W Max 3-Port USB-C charger by 24%, bringing it down to $22.79. The charger is designed to power phones, tablets, and laptops with its compact form factor.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
During Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has slashed prices on several highly-rated PC audio devices, including the Creative Labs Pebble V2 and Edifier G2000 speakers. These compact stereo systems are designed for desktop use, offering USB and Bluetooth connectivity, with prices starting at just $27.99 for the Pebble V2. The deals highlight accessible upgrades for users seeking better sound quality than built-in monitor speakers or headphones.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring an Nvidia AI chip, with a starting price of $2,599 and scheduled to ship on October 16. The device includes the world's first magnetic USB-C port and supports running various AI models locally. The company also revealed plans for Meta's Muse AI agent to be available on Windows, aiming to enhance AI capabilities on consumer devices.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon is selling the UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W charger for $85 as part of a Prime Day promotion, marking its lowest price to date. The charger offers 160W total output across four ports, allowing multiple devices to be charged simultaneously.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft announced the upcoming release of the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based processor. The device will be available starting October 16th, with a base price of $2,599 for a model equipped with an 8-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Additionally, Microsoft introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a mini PC for developers, which can be preordered at $5,999 and is expected to ship in November.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft unveiled a new magnetic charging feature called Magnetic Connect for the Surface Laptop Ultra, which attaches to the right-side USB-C port. The magnetic connection is designed to be simple to use, with the connector snapping into place when brought close. Despite the magnetic feature, the USB-C port remains fully functional for data, video, and other connections.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon's ongoing Prime Big Deal Days sale includes a curated set of budget desktop accessories priced at $13 or less, such as a retractable UGreen 100W USB-C cable discounted to $13.29 and a Tassmpitor keyboard cleaning kit now $9.96. The selection spans cables, adapters, cleaning tools and small desk gadgets aimed at PC setups.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
The Fanttik T1 Max wireless soldering iron kit is now priced at $52.99, its lowest price yet. The kit includes a battery-powered iron with a built-in 2600mAh battery, USB-C charging, an aluminum stand, and a selection of C210-type tips.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
The Olight imini 2, a compact rechargeable keychain flashlight, is currently discounted 40% to $11.99 from its usual $19.99 price on Amazon. The device measures about 2.17 x 0.59 inches, weighs 0.69 ounces, has an aluminum alloy body rated IPX6 for water resistance, and can survive drops from five feet. It outputs 50 lumens and 115 candela across an 80-degree beam angle reaching roughly 23 yards, and recharges via a built-in USB-A connector.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
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