At IFA 2026, Motorola introduced the Snap Wireless Charger, a magnetic puck that attaches to compatible Qi2 phones and cases and charges at up to 25W. It doubles as a portable puck or clips into an optional stand for upright desktop charging, and comes in an aluminum finish with a 1.5-meter braided USB-C cable. Motorola says it will ship in three Pantone colors, though pricing and release date are still unannounced.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Early reviews of Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds highlight strong audio performance alongside a notable design choice: repairable components, a rarity for true wireless earbuds. Details on pricing, battery life and full specs were not disclosed in available coverage.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-03
Sennheiser's fifth-generation Momentum True Wireless earbuds bring a smaller, more ergonomic design, five extra hours of ANC battery life (up to 12 hours per charge, 40 with the case), and user-replaceable batteries priced around $30-$40. The buds also gain an 8-band EQ, refined Sound Personalization, native Dolby Atmos with optional head tracking, enhanced adaptive ANC, and improved call quality via extra microphones, a bone conduction sensor and AI noise separation.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-03
Anker previewed several new chargers before IFA 2026, headlined by the MagGo Power Bank Pro 2, a 25W wireless power bank with a built-in fan that keeps temperatures under 96.8°F during charging. The lineup also includes a Laptop Charger Pro that claims to identify the exact laptop model plugged into it, and a MagStand Charging Station combining three charging modes in one device.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are currently on sale for $198, a $202 discount that marks one of the lowest prices seen for the model. Several other Sony headphones are also discounted as part of the same sale, though the WH-1000XM5 remains the standout deal despite being one generation behind the newer WH-1000XM6.
wired.com
· 2026-09-02
Belkin's SoundForm Mini 2 wireless on-ear headphones, designed for children ages 3 and up, are currently discounted 25 percent using the code VERGE25OFF. The base model drops from $29.99 to $22.49, while the version with a zip-up carrying case falls from $39.99 to $29.99 after the code is applied.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-02
Sennheiser's new Momentum 5 Wireless headphones claim up to 57 hours of battery life with ANC on, nearly double rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3. The headphones also feature a battery that users can swap themselves by removing four screws under the ear pad, though the replacement battery isn't yet sold separately. They support a wide range of audio codecs including aptX Lossless and offer both wired and USB-C lossless playback.
wired.com
· 2026-09-01
Anker has released the Prime Qi2 25W Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger, a travel-friendly station that charges an iPhone via MagSafe, an Apple Watch through an MFi-certified puck, and AirPods on a base pad. The device folds flat to roughly the size and weight of an iPhone 17 Pro Max and supports Qi2.2's 25-watt charging standard, a jump from the older 7.5W cap most MagSafe accessories were limited to.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-31
Soundcore's new Liberty 5 Pro earbuds carry a Guinness World Records certification for the highest speech quality score among wireless earbuds. A WIRED reviewer testing dozens of earbud models found the Liberty 5 Pro noticeably improved phone call clarity, particularly for conversations with elderly relatives, while also featuring a redesigned, larger pill-shaped body with multiple ear tip and wing options for comfort.
wired.com
· 2026-08-29
Amazon has discounted the AOC Wireless Headset with Microphone for Work to $45.99, down 23% from its $59.99 list price. The headset uses AI-powered noise-cancelling microphone tech, offers both Bluetooth and 2.4G USB dongle connectivity, and lasts up to 45 hours per charge. It carries a 4.8-star rating on Amazon and matches the lowest price recorded for it in 2026.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
T-Mobile has filed new disclosures showing 63 layoffs spread across 13 locations in Washington state as part of an ongoing wave of workforce reductions in 2026. The carrier has also been shutting down retail stores nationwide alongside these job cuts.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27
ASUS has released its first gaming-focused soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, in the US market at a price of $600. The device features a 5.1.2-channel setup with Dolby Atmos support, a wireless 65W subwoofer, and a control hub with built-in microphones designed to enable headset-free multiplayer voice chat while filtering background noise.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
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