Much of the talk around tariffs has died down in recent weeks, but that doesn’t mean that they no longer affect companies and customers alike. Now, Microsoft is feeling the consequences of the ongoing trade war between the US and China. As a result, hardware prices are about to increase significantly, starting with the popular Xbox console in October.
Samsung’s smartwatches are already a powerful range of wearables, offering far more than basic step counts and heart rate tracking. With continued development, it’s clear the company aims to equip them with even more life-saving tools. And we may already have a clue about what’s coming next, which is early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
At IFA 2025, Roborock unveiled its first robot lawn mower series, which is made up of three models. The flagship model in particular, the RockMow Z1, caused quite a stir. It boasted all-wheel drive, up to two mowing discs, and was designed to handle XXL-sized gardens without breaking a sweat. At a Roborock press event, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at the robot lawn mower to share my first impression of the Roborock RockMow Z1.
The Venu series is Garmin’s smartwatch line designed for general users. It offers fewer rugged features than the brand’s adventure-focused models but makes up for it with better aesthetics and portability. These watches have proven popular among certain demographics, and now Garmin has introduced the Venu 4. Its arrival has been highly anticipated, thanks to meaningful upgrades like a built-in flashlight and ECG.
After what felt like forever, Apple finally bumped up the Apple Watch’s battery life. The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 jumps from 36 to 42 hours, promising nearly two full days of power, at least on paper. But Apple has a history of being conservative with its battery estimates, so we wanted to find out how long the Ultra 3 actually lasts. Here is our real-world battery test and whether it lives up to the hype.
At the MWC 2025, Samsung unveiled a foldable that can be unfolded into a tablet via two hinges. The smartphone is set to be launched sometime at the end of the year, but the location remains unknown.
The first shot for the 2026 Android CPU war has been fired. MediaTek announced its Dimensity 9500 mobile processor with 32% better single-core CPU performance, 33% better GPU performance, while promising around 40% lower power consumption. Keep reading to learn more about the flagship SoC.
If you buy a fridge worth over a grand, the very least you expect is not to be served with ads. But Samsung is proving otherwise. The company is now starting to show advertisements on many of its premium smart refrigerators with built-in displays in the United States, surprising customers.
Apple has always adapted its iPhones to regional markets. Sometimes this is done for technical reasons, and sometimes for regulatory reasons. In the USA, for instance, there are special mmWave 5G antennas, while in Japan, you get a FeliCa chip for contactless payment, which was installed exclusively for a long time. Over in China, there are dual SIM slots. There are also restrictions, such as how the camera sound cannot be turned off in Japan, or how FaceTime audio and video calling is deactivated in the United Arab Emirates. However, these differences have never affected battery life, until now.
Apple has officially released watchOS 26, and the good news is that even if you own an older Apple Watch, you can unlock most of its new features right now by updating your software. From health tracking upgrades to smarter workouts and a sleek new design, there’s plenty to explore once you install the update.