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A tech guide advises homeowners to first optimize their existing router's placement and antenna orientation before buying any new equipment. For persistent dead zones, it recommends mesh Wi-Fi systems over traditional extenders, since mesh nodes share a single network name and hand off devices seamlessly rather than causing them to bounce between signals.
Fairphone confirmed to The Verge that its second-generation Fairbuds will officially launch on October 14th, following earlier leaks and a teaser posted on X. The earbuds retain seven fully replaceable and modular parts and add support for Sony's LDAC high-resolution audio codec, which the original model lacked. Fairbuds 2 will launch in Europe at €119 before arriving in the US at $119.
Pioneer has entered the MagSafe accessory market with the SDA-SC600, an air vent phone mount featuring Qi2 wireless charging and a built-in cooling fan. The kit includes a metal ring adapter for non-MagSafe iPhones and Android devices, an air vent adapter, and a USB-C cable, plus subtle RGB lighting as a design touch.
Amazon is selling the Arlo Essential XL Wireless Security Camera 2K (3rd Gen) for $59.99, a 25% cut from its $79.99 list price, matching the lowest price seen this year. The wire-free outdoor camera offers 2K video, a 130-degree field of view, color night vision, and a larger battery Arlo says lasts roughly four times longer than its standard Essential model. The discount requires an active Amazon Prime membership.
Turtle Beach has released the Afterglow Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, a transparent gamepad with adjustable RGB lighting priced at $65. The controller includes TMR thumbsticks with a drift-free guarantee, mappable rear paddles, up to 30 feet of wireless range, and USB-C charging, and is similar in size to Nintendo's own Pro Controller.
A 20,000 mAh power bank is a bulky but high-capacity option suited to multi-day trips or heavy device use, such as running a phone as a hotspot or GPS navigator, where outlet access is limited. For lighter needs, smaller 5,000 mAh options from brands like Anker offer a more compact, sometimes magnetic, alternative.
HTX Studio, a DIY tech creator, spent roughly two months building a desk that uses an overhead camera to detect a phone's position and a motorized system to slide a single wireless charging coil beneath it, rather than requiring the phone to sit on a fixed pad. The project, inspired by Apple's abandoned AirPower mat, also adds a transparent display with an animated cat that tracks the coil, plus standing-desk controls and other automation features, documented in a YouTube video.
Android Authority published a roundup of eight Android features it says are underused, including notification history, app pairs for split-screen, clipboard history, reverse wireless charging and app pinning. The piece explains how to enable notification history via Settings, which logs alerts for 24 hours and can surface deleted messages from apps like WhatsApp, and how app pairs let users save split-screen app combinations for one-tap reuse.
Qualcomm introduced its Sound Elite platform built around a new S3 chip small enough to fit inside earbuds, allowing them to stream Wi-Fi lossless audio without needing a paired phone nearby. The design lets users leave their phone in another room while still receiving uninterrupted high-quality sound.
JLab's Go Sport Plus true wireless earbuds, designed with over-ear hooks for workouts, are currently discounted on Amazon to $24.99 from their $31.99 list price, a 22% cut. The earbuds feature IP55 sweat resistance, Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair, and over 35 hours of combined battery life via the case.
Amazon is selling the UGREEN MagFlow 10,000mAh Qi2 25W Wireless Power Bank for $54.96, a 39% cut from its $89.99 list price. The magnetic battery pack is designed for MagSafe-compatible iPhones, offering 25W wireless charging plus a built-in USB-C cable and an extra USB-C port for wired use.
Beats has introduced a new pair of over-ear active noise-cancelling wireless headphones called the Beats 360, built with a slimmer, lighter and more customizable design than typical over-ear models. The company positions them as a workout-friendly alternative to Apple's AirPods Max 2, emphasizing comfort and fit during exercise.