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HP’s new mobile workstation, the ZBook Ultra G3a 16, offers unprecedented local AI compute, enabling developers to run 300‑billion‑parameter models on a laptop.
Fast Company highlighted Adidas’s Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, a 97‑gram lightweight marathon shoe that won the 2026 Innovation by Design Award for its advanced materials and structural design.
Mozilla’s new ‘Nova’ redesign, featuring rounded UI elements and pastel gradients, will be enabled for all users in Firefox 157 by the end of September.
Pigment SAS introduced Pigment Frames, an AI‑powered interface builder that lets users create data‑entry forms and scenario planners via natural‑language prompts.
Logitech introduced the MX Keypad, a physical AI control center that lets developers trigger prompts, refactor code, and launch commands across GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA from a single device.
Instacart unveils Clementine, a conversational AI that turns recipes and grocery lists into ready‑to‑buy carts, aiming to become the default planning tool for households.
A podcast episode discusses how AI can accelerate product design but human judgment remains essential for creating valuable products.
Meta’s Muse agent can autonomously send emails, book travel and make payments by accessing users’ apps, marking a new step in personal AI assistants.
At IFA 2026, Vention unveils its new H Series and flagship Dash Series, combining fashion‑forward design with intuitive battery‑management tech to redefine portable power experiences.
The Kata Mini is a portable, camera‑less AI companion that doubles as a smart‑home controller, allowing users to control SwitchBot devices through a cute plush keychain.
Finnish health‑tech firm Oura files for an IPO while competitors like Ultrahuman, Circular, and RingConn race to outdo it with feature‑rich smart rings.
Fitnexa’s sleep‑wearable DUVA ONE debuted at IFA Berlin, offering real‑time audio personalization and adaptive noise control during sleep.
Dyson launches the Airsmooth, a new dryer brush that combines airflow technology with a dual‑bristle system to reduce breakage and frizz.
The Verge outlines Apple’s anticipated September 9 event, predicting new iPhone 18 models, a foldable iPhone Ultra, and updates to Apple Watch and AirPods.
The startup Fambot offers an AI assistant that helps parents manage schedules, school events, and household logistics.
Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia.
YouTube simplifies its interface by flattening the 'You' tab, aiming to reduce feature bloat and improve user experience.
Anker’s Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro feature an onboard display and adaptive snore masking, offering advanced sleep tracking and a phone‑free experience.
iRobot launched the Roomba® Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock on September 2, 2026, featuring advanced vacuuming and mopping technologies powered by AI.
Dyson launches the CameraJet, a smart toothbrush that uses a camera and precision jet to floss while you brush, powered by AI-driven Gap Optical Targeting.