Oct 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Sonos Ace Ultra arrives with redesigned 40mm drivers, a 10-mic array, improved adaptive ANC, and deeper bass than the original Ace. It keeps premium spatial audio features while adding user-replaceable batteries, expanded EQ, and up to 35 hours of ANC playback. At $449, it competes directly with Apple, Bose, and Sony in the premium noise-canceling market. View more
Oct 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple's smart home ambitions are growing beyond its own first-party devices. After reports of a partnership with LG for second-party Home accessories, new code in iOS 27.2 reveals that Schneider is also working on second-party products, including a smart thermostat and a temperature/humidity sensor. These accessories will receive special treatment by the operating system, hinting at deeper integration with Apple Home. The news comes as Apple prepares to launch new first-party Home products like an updated Apple TV 4K, a HomePad, and a HomePod mini 2. View more
Oct 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has announced a special event for Tuesday, October 13, using the tagline 'Welcome home.' The company is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K, a HomePod mini 2, and a new smart home hub nicknamed HomePad. Invites were sent for an Apple Experience in Tribeca, New York, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Apple may also introduce LG home accessories co-developed with the company. View more
Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft has priced its first Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599.99 and opened pre-orders. The company claims the machine returns local AI prompts twice as fast as Apple's MacBook Pro M5 and generates video six times quicker, but it has not published test methodology. The laptop features up to 20 Nvidia Grace cores, 128GB unified memory, and 2TB storage. The launch comes amid a memory shortage and weak European laptop demand. View more
Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Miro co-founder and CEO Andrey Khusid says companies will not unlock AI’s full productivity potential by adding it to existing teams and processes. He argues workflows should be redesigned from first principles, with humans added where they create value. Speaking in Turin, he also discussed Miro’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, the problem of AI-generated noise, and why accountability matters as agents join the workplace. View more
Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum DoorDash co-founder and CEO Tony Xu argues that AI agents will increase, not decrease, demand for physical delivery networks and human labour. Speaking in Turin, he described how AI can handle recurring digital tasks, while the final physical step still requires robots, drones, or human couriers. He also traced DoorDash’s journey from Palo Alto driveway deliveries to a global last-mile platform operating in more than 40 countries. Xu said the company’s Dot robot is already making live deliveries in Phoenix, and that its dispatch platform decides whether a robot, drone, or human Dasher handles each order. View more
Oct 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier says Meta's Muse saved him $3,105 in five days by renegotiating internet, TV, and mobile bills. Zendesk expects about $400 million in AI revenue this year, up from near zero two years ago. The company is moving toward charging for resolved cases rather than seats. Eggemeier also discussed AI agents, human escalation, and skills for young workers. View more
Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anker has announced it will bring all of its major sub-brands under a single Anker umbrella, adding the parent name to Eufy, Soundcore, Solix, and EufyMake. The change is mostly internal, so existing devices will keep working, warranties remain valid, and apps stay functional. New products will carry the updated branding immediately, while older products and dedicated websites may transition over the next few years. Anker also opened its first standalone retail store in Berlin as part of the brand push. View more
Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple devices are powerful, but the right accessories can unlock new creative, outdoor, and everyday capabilities. This roundup highlights five tech brands that fill gaps with mobile lenses, universal mounts, retro handsets, magnetic chargers, and smart hydration gear. Each brand targets a different niche, from photographers and travelers to gym-goers and iPad owners. Their products show how third-party innovation continues to shape the Apple ecosystem. View more
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