TECHNOLOGY

Cambridge Audio’s new Spira turntable debuts at $499/£329, featuring Bluetooth, a built-in phono stage, and five finish options, targeting entry-level vinyl enthusiasts.

Vivo unveiled the X Fold6 foldable and V80 smartphones at its NEXT 2026 event in India, with pre-orders open and sales starting October 13. The X Fold6 debuts at INR 2,19,999, and the V80 starts at Rs 62,999, both running the latest OriginOS 7.

Meta’s new VR Glasses, weighing just 100g and powered by a pocket-sized compute puck, debut at $1,300 in Spring 2027, signaling a shift in the company’s approach to spatial computing despite recent cutbacks in VR software.

Vivo’s X500 Ultra, boasting a rumored 200MP telephoto camera, will launch in China by March or April 2027. Meanwhile, the X500 Pro and Pro Max models are coming to Europe on October 27, but the standard version may remain China-exclusive.

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max are launching in India on September 17, offering massive batteries, 50MP cameras, underwater shooting, and bank discounts up to Rs 5,000.

Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, 2026, introduced the iPhone Ultra—its first foldable phone—alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The new foldable, rumored to cost over $2,000, headlines a lineup that also includes the Apple Watch Series 12 and other updates.

Oukitel debuts new rugged phones—including the WP70 Ultra, the slimmest 16,000mAh rugged phone—an 11” industrial tablet with a 25,000mAh battery, a solar-powered laptop, and a powerful portable power station just ahead of IFA 2026.

Apple’s Mac mini gets a major 2026 refresh with the new M6 chip, boasting a 20% speed boost, advanced AI hardware, and a higher $899 starting price.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max arrive next month, powered by the new A20 Pro chip with major performance and efficiency gains, but prices could hit $1,849 due to higher production costs.

New leaks confirm the standard Google Pixel 11 will offer 12GB of RAM and a 10.8MP telephoto camera, dismissing earlier rumors of downgraded specs, though the HiLight notification LED won't be included.