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Apple’s HomeView brings smart home controls, FaceTime, music and camera feeds together in one display, allowing users to manage compatible devices and check in on their homes without switching between apps. With Siri AI at its core, the display aims to make everyday tasks easier, from answering questions to offering personalised information, bringing Apple’s voice assistant closer to the heart of the home. #Apple #SmartHome #SiriAI #TechNews #TechEdition

Razer is celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary with a new collection of gaming gear inspired by the original Xbox. The range features a wireless mouse, mechanical keyboard and wireless earbuds, all sporting translucent green designs that bring a nostalgic touch to modern gaming setups. The peripherals also come with practical gaming features, including a 35K optical sensor on the mouse, hot-swappable switches and a dedicated Xbox key on the keyboard, plus dual 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity for the earbuds. #Razer #Xbox #GamingGear #GamingPeripherals #TechNews

Zelda fans might want to take a look at this. Nintendo is giving the Switch 2 a special-edition look inspired by The Legend of Zelda, complete with dark green Joy-Con 2 controllers, black-and-gold details and the iconic Triforce symbol. The collection also includes a matching Pro Controller and carrying case, bringing the Zelda look to more of your gaming setup. #Nintendo #Zelda #Switch2 #Gaming #TechEdt

UNITREE BRINGS AI-POWERED CHOREOGRAPHY TO HUMANOID ROBOTS Unitree Robotics' UniUni system helps operators coordinate groups of humanoid robots, turning written instructions into movement sequences and formations through an intuitive visual interface. The software also enables synchronised performances, real-time robot status monitoring and emergency-stop controls. Compatible with Unitree's H2 and G1 humanoid robots, UniUni brings choreography and fleet management into a single desktop application. #TechEdt #Unitree #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanoidRobots

NeodraDynamics' Neo1 is a giant humanoid robot designed for heavy-duty industrial work. Standing around 13 feet tall and weighing approximately 1.2 tonnes, it is claimed to lift up to 500kg using both arms. Its 41 joints combine hydraulic power with electric motors to support powerful, precise movement, with potential applications in heavy assembly, equipment maintenance and debris clearance. #HumanoidRobot #Robotics #AI #Automation #TechNews

Microsoft’s Xbox Nano Controller packs a full gaming experience into a pocket-sized design, measuring just over 5 inches long and weighing around 99 grams. It retains all 18 gameplay inputs while supporting Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, a rechargeable battery, and a customisable Action Button for quick access to features such as screenshots and gameplay capture. #Xbox #GamingTech #XboxController #GamingAccessories #TechNews

Tesla’s redesigned Roadster showcases a futuristic take on electric sports cars, featuring SpaceX-inspired thrusters designed for dramatic mid-air stunts. However, the system’s capabilities in a production model remain uncertain, with final specifications and availability yet to be confirmed. #Tesla #Roadster #SpaceX #ElectricCars #TechNews

THIS BEATS SPEAKER GOT A POKÉMON MAKEOVER Beats has teamed up with The Pokémon Company International to release a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu, complete with character artwork on the speaker grille and themed charms. The portable speaker delivers up to 24 hours of battery life, IP67-rated dust and water resistance, and lossless audio via USB-C. It can also charge compatible phones and pair with another Beats Pill for amplified or stereo sound. #Beats #Pokemon #BeatsPill #TechNews #Gadgets

THIS CRAB-LIKE ROBOT IS READY TO LEARN NEW TRICKS KingKong Technology’s Jumper is an open-source, six-legged robot designed for movement and object manipulation. Weighing 1.8 kg, it features 22 tactile servos, a Rockchip RK3576 processor, a depth sensor and a 5-megapixel camera. Its AI toolkit lets developers use text prompts to design robots, train movements and create virtual environments. Actions such as walking, jumping and grasping can be trained and tested in simulation, although running the trained controller on the physical robot has yet to be verified. #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #RobotTechnology #Innovation

China’s CoolFly is taking personal flight to new heights with Urban, an electric aircraft that lets one person fly while standing upright. Its enclosed-propeller design gives it a hoverboard-like appearance, while a flight-control system with multiple sensors and redundant controls helps maintain stability. Although Urban has been demonstrated in flight, wider use will depend on operational requirements and regulatory approval. #CoolFly #FlyingHoverboard #PersonalAircraft #AviationTechnology #FutureTech

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra brings powerful AI computing, creative tools and gaming capabilities into one device. With NVIDIA’s RTX Spark superchip, a Grace CPU and a Blackwell RTX GPU, it is designed to handle demanding AI workloads, software development and creative projects directly on the device. Its 15-inch touchscreen and advanced cooling system support intensive tasks, while its hardware is designed to run AI models locally. It also supports ray tracing and DLSS in compatible games, combining AI development, productivity and gaming in one laptop. #Microsoft #SurfaceLaptop #AIComputing #TechNews #GamingTech

DoorDash is testing autonomous drone deliveries to bring restaurant orders to customers in minutes. Its six-propeller drone uses a winch system to lower food to the ground without landing, with built-in safety features designed to handle potential emergencies. Early tests reportedly averaged under five minutes per delivery. DoorDash plans to trial the service in Northern California with restaurant partners including Chipotle and Popeyes, although the launch date and specific service areas have yet to be announced. #DoorDash #DroneDelivery #AutonomousDrones #FoodDelivery #TechNews

Battlefield 6 Season 5 brings the fight to Las Vegas with two new maps, four new weapons and large-scale battles across the Vegas Strip and Area 51. The update also introduces Rapid Royale to the free-to-play REDSEC mode, delivering shorter Battle Royale matches with more frequent encounters. More content is planned throughout the season, including another map and the return of features such as a server browser. #Battlefield6 #Battlefield #GamingNews #PlayStation #Xbox

Google Japan has developed an experimental keyboard that moves the keys towards your fingers as you type. Called Gboard Kurukuru, the DIY design uses four conveyor belts carrying 29 keys each, allowing users to type all characters with one hand. The 116-key keyboard is available as an open-source project, but it is not for sale. #Google #Gboard #TechNews #Innovation #Gadgets

Freckle is a kids’ phone designed to encourage real-world adventures instead of endless scrolling. 📱 With calling, messaging, outdoor quests and a Discovery Camera, it gives children aged 7 to 13 ways to stay connected and explore the world around them. Running on ClayOS, the phone comes without social media, an open web browser or an app store, while parents can control available features. Freckle is available to pre-order in the US, with the first units expected to ship in December 2026. #TechNews #KidsTech #Smartphones #DigitalWellbeing #TechEdition

Carnegie Mellon University’s modular snake robots are designed to navigate tight and difficult spaces using a series of independently controlled joints. A camera mounted at the front gives operators a view inside areas that may be too narrow or dangerous for people to enter. In 2026, CMU researchers deployed the robots in Venezuela following two major earthquakes, using them to search collapsed buildings and survey areas that were difficult for rescuers to access. #Robotics #RobotSnake #Tech #Engineering #Innovation

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 brings visible liquid cooling to a gaming tablet, using its AquaCore Cooling System 2.0 to circulate coolant through microscopic channels inside the device. It works alongside Liquid Metal 3.0 and a large vapour chamber to help manage heat during demanding gaming sessions. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the tablet features a 9.06-inch OLED display with up to a 185Hz refresh rate, plus an 8,300mAh battery with support for up to 75W fast charging. #REDMAGIC #GamingTablet #MobileGaming #GamingTech #Tech

Figure trained its retired F.02 humanoid robots to autonomously jump into a bucket of molten steel produced by a 75-ton electric arc furnace. The robots first practised the movement on airbags before an AI model learned to control the jumps in simulation. As Figure expanded its newer F.03 fleet, the retired robots were sent to a foundry in Finland rather than dismantled, where they made their final jumps and were melted down into metal. #FigureAI #HumanoidRobot #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech

Flourish 1 is a humanoid home robot on wheels designed to learn and handle repetitive household chores. Owners can teach it tasks by demonstrating the steps with their phone, with the process taking around 30 minutes and requiring no coding. Once trained, Flourish 1 can repeat and schedule tasks such as picking up shoes, clothes and toys, loading the dishwasher, wiping tables, watering plants, fetching items and clearing a cat litter box. The first 50 units are available to pre-order, with deliveries beginning in December 2026. #HomeRobot #Robotics #HumanoidRobot #SmartHome #Tech

Nothing Headphone (1) pairs its distinctive transparent design with a custom 40mm speaker acoustically engineered with British audio brand KEF. It also features tactile controls, including a roller for volume, a paddle for track navigation and a customisable button. The headphones support adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, LDAC, USB-C audio and a 3.5mm jack, with up to 35 hours of playback with ANC on or 80 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge can also provide up to 5 hours of listening with ANC off. #Nothing #NothingHeadphone1 #Headphones #AudioTech #Tech

A six-foot humanoid robot has stepped into the ring against a human, with a modified EngineAI T800 taking on content creator and boxer Frankie LaPenna in San Francisco. The remotely piloted robot used VR controls while its onboard systems helped maintain balance and posture, delivering a series of powerful kicks during the unusual human-versus-robot bout. REK is also developing a VR experience that could let players remotely control combat robots. #Robotics #HumanoidRobot #RobotTech #FutureTech #TechNews

A look back at NVIDIA AI Day Singapore last week, where the focus was less on AI as a concept and more on how it is being deployed across Southeast Asia. Across the event, developers, enterprises and public-sector organisations showed how AI is being adapted for local languages, government services, enterprise applications and physical systems. Read more on Tech Edition. #NVIDIA #AIDaySingapore #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #AI

Meta VR Glasses pack a full virtual reality experience into a glasses-style design weighing around 100g. With a 5K Micro-OLED display, pancake lenses, eye and hand tracking, the glasses connect to a pocket-sized puck that handles the computing, battery and storage. The setup is designed for immersive 3D films, multi-screen workspaces and hand-controlled games, while keeping the glasses lightweight by moving the heavier components to the connected puck. #Meta #VR #VirtualReality #WearableTech #Tech

Hengbot’s Sirius is a compact AI robot dog designed to move and interact more like a real pet. Weighing under 1kg, it can respond to voice commands, perform programmed movements and be controlled through a mobile app or gamepad. Sirius is also built for customisation, supporting Python, C and C++ so users can create new actions and customise its behaviour, making it more than just a robotic pet. #Tech #Robotics #RobotDog #ArtificialIntelligence #Gadgets

iRobot’s Roomba Duo concept pairs a full-size robot vacuum with a smaller cleaning robot designed to reach spaces the main machine cannot. The larger robot handles vacuuming and steam mopping, while its compact companion tackles tight corners, areas under furniture and spaces between chair legs. A mechanical arm deploys the smaller robot, with both machines sharing a home map and using LiDAR and AI-powered object recognition to navigate around obstacles. The Roomba Duo remains a concept and is not currently available for sale. #iRobot #RoombaDuo #RobotVacuum #smart home ideas #Robotics

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expands the hunt with Boost Action, a new combat mechanic activated through the Boost Bracer and available across all 14 weapon types. The expansion also introduces the floating Skybound Eyrie area, new monsters including Bird Wyvern Araketa and Elder Dragon Gundoraja, plus returning favourites such as Teostra and Khezu. #MonsterHunterWilds #MonsterHunter #Gaming #Capcom #TechEdition

The iPhone 18 Pro brings more control to mobile photography with a 48MP Fusion Main camera featuring a variable aperture, letting users adjust how much light enters the lens. New Pro controls offer greater flexibility when shooting, while Apple’s A20 Pro chip and a new vapour chamber are designed to improve sustained performance. The 6.3-inch ProMotion display, smaller Dynamic Island and Apple Intelligence with Siri round out the latest Pro experience. #iPhone18Pro #Apple #iPhonePhotography #TechNews #Smartphone

Anker’s soundcore AeroClip 2 combines open-ear listening with AI-powered call processing and real-time translation. The clip-on earbuds feature a 12mm dual-magnetic driver, LDAC support and HearID 5.0 for personalised audio, while offering up to eight hours of playback and up to 32 hours with the charging case. Its THUS AI chip also works with four microphones and two voice-processing units to help separate voices from background noise during calls. #Anker #Soundcore #AeroClip2 #OpenEarAudio #Tech

SpaceX’s Starship is gearing up for Flight 14, putting its latest V3 hardware and reusable launch system through another major test. The vehicle combines the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage, with both designed to return to Earth for future reuse. Super Heavy is intended to be caught by the launch tower, while Starship uses aerodynamic flaps to guide its descent. #SpaceX #Starship #SpaceTechnology #RocketScience #TechNews

Reality is breaking apart in CONTROL Resonant. Set in a warped version of Manhattan, the game follows Dylan Faden as he searches for his sister Jesse while facing paranormal entities and otherworldly threats. With supernatural abilities, melee combat and the shapeshifting Aberrant weapon, Dylan can take on enemies in different ways. Players can also explore distinct zones, unlock upgrades and customise their abilities through the Gap as they build their own playstyle. #CONTROLResonant #Gaming #GameNews #PlayStation #Xbox