Gemini Notebook rolls out built-in recorder for Android and iOS
Audio capture can continue with the screen locked, while recordings are limited to 1-hour sessions.
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China lifts iPhone 18 Pro sales as US and Japan record declines
Counterpoint Research reported 3.1% global growth during the models’ opening three weeks, with sales in China rising 29%.
Vivo launches X500 lineup globally with three models
The Pro models feature MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, while regional prices and market-specific launch dates remain pending.
MacBook Pro redesign expected to include new hinge and slimmer bezels
Mark Gurman says the high-end laptop will have a more stable hinge for touchscreen use, alongside a thinner case and lower weight.
Apple announces M6 iMac with November 6 availability
Pre-orders begin October 28 at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, with prices starting at US$1,499.
Apple introduces M6 MacBook Pro starting at US$1,999
Preorders open October 28, with initial deliveries set for November 6. The 14-inch laptop adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Acer Predator Atlas 8 gets US$1,300 US launch on November 1
Best Buy says its first pre-orders sold out immediately, with another round of online orders planned for the launch date.
Two-speed transmission unveiled for electric motorcycles
E-Motiv plans a public debut at EICMA 2026 in Milan, with initial tests on a demonstration motorcycle planned for early 2027.
XTU launches S7 Pro Max action camera at $179.99
The camera offers 4K recording at up to 50 fps, with XTU claiming up to 14 stops of dynamic range in X-Log mode.
Halide adds iPhone Duo support with movable camera controls
The update lets users position the partly opened foldable as a waist-level viewfinder and is available to Halide Mark III users.
