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ASUS says it received 26 honours at the 2026 Good Design Award, including 21 in the ICT Equipment category. Its Oxiis Intelligent Bike Booster and Ceraluminum material were also selected for the judges’ My Favorite Design distinction.
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Samsung TV Plus has added creator-led channels in six markets and brought Mark Rober TV to Brazil and Mexico. The new programming includes food, sport, news and science content.
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Google has introduced Googlebook, a laptop with Gemini integrated into the device through features including Magic Pointer, Rambler voice dictation and no-code widget creation. Pre-orders start at $899, with retail availability beginning October 4 in the U.S.
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ASUS says its 2026 Zenbook DUO laptop won a Bronze Award in the Consumer Technology category at the 2026 IDEA Awards. The ExpertBook Ultra, ROG Zephyrus Duo and ROG XBOX Ally series were named finalists.
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Google is rolling out new Gemini Notebook study tools, including real-time voice conversations, mobile audio recording, interactive quizzes and short video overviews. Availability is staged, while eligible college students can claim a year of Google AI access under regional terms.
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Clicks has increased the Communicator’s memory from 8GB to 12GB and its battery from 4,000mAh to 4,350mAh at no added cost for reservation holders. Orders are expected to begin shipping in December, while the USD $499 launch price ends on September 30.
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Clicks says its keyboard-focused Communicator smartphone is on track to begin shipping in December. The device combines a physical keyboard with Android 17, 5G connectivity and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display.
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Samsung has added the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra to its Certified Re-Newed range. The phones start at $759 and include a new battery, Samsung genuine parts and a one-year limited warranty.
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ASUS showcased ProArt laptops and a compact desktop powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark at IFA 2026, focusing on locally run AI agents and creative workflows. The company also demonstrated tools for image generation, media organisation and device control.
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OPPO's product page presents the A7 Pro Max 5G with a 10,000mAh battery, 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP front and rear camera hardware, and dual-chip performance features. The page does not provide pricing, availability, charging specifications or independent performance results.
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ASUS will present ProArt laptops, compact desktops, displays, external graphics and workstation systems at IBC 2026, including hardware aimed at local AI and professional video production.
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TrendForce forecasts about 5 million iPhone Duo shipments in 2026, giving Apple 24.8% of a foldable-phone market expected to grow just 0.5%.
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Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for eligible iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 users for another year.
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TrendForce says Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and forecasts 5 million shipments in 2026 while global foldable-smartphone shipments grow only 0.5% year over year.
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Google says Dreambeans, described as an experience that brews daily stories for users, is now available across the United States.
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Google has launched a dedicated Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11, adding a desktop workspace, Alt + Space access and selected Google-app integrations.
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Google has introduced an Android transfer experience for moving passwords and passkeys between supported password managers without downloading an unencrypted text file.
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Apple says Apple Watch Series 12 will add opt-in conversation recall and summary features, with beta, device, language and regional restrictions.
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Google describes four ways Gemini can help users interpret government language, prepare administrative checklists, understand civic procedures and find social-service information.
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Samsung will begin phased Tizen OS 10.0 updates for selected existing refrigerators and laundry appliances, adding AI Vision, Bixby and interface features.
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OPPO’s Enco Clip2 is an open-ear clip-on earbud system with a nitinol ear cuff, dual drivers, AI-assisted call features and claimed playback of up to 40 hours with its case.
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ReelCharge lists the ReelSafe 10,000 mAh wireless power bank with semi-solid-state cells, 20W USB-C output, an LED display and a three-year warranty.
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OPPO has listed the Pad 5 Matte Display Edition with a 12.1-inch 2.8K anti-glare display, AI-assisted productivity tools, stylus support, a 10,050mAh battery and ColorOS 16 for Pad.
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Samsung India says Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 phones will be sold through Samsung.com and the Samsung Shop app.
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At Lenovo Innovation World during IFA 2026, Lenovo announced new hybrid-AI products and concepts spanning personal devices, enterprise hardware, security tools and Motorola products, while expanding Qira to more eligible devices and services.
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Lenovo has announced IdeaPad Vibe laptops and IdeaCentre AIO i desktops with Snapdragon X, AMD Ryzen AI and selected AI-PC features; availability is expected from October and November 2026, while additional Intel models are planned later.
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ASUS says its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 WiFi 8 router series is available in Canadian retail stores, while the ZenWiFi BN12 mesh system is planned for October.