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Tom Bedford
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TechRadar
Aug 2026
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting a free update with 4 new features, announced quietly alongside Pixel 11 phones at the Made By Google event — including a new way to use Gemini
Google is not launching Pixel Buds Pro 3 alongside its latest Pixel phones, but will update the existing Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a from September. The update adds Gemini voice control for volume and equalizer settings, tap-activated live translation, and Pixel Watch-based sleep detection that pauses playback and disables touch controls and notifications. Pixel Buds Pro 2 owners will also receive Dynamic ANC, which adjusts noise cancellation when changes in earbud fit affect the seal. A new olive-green colorway for the Pro 2 is already available.
TechRadar
Aug 2026
This elite new amp stack looks like it was ripped straight from WALL-E, and it costs half a million dollars
Goldmund has launched the Telos 9800, a Swiss high-end amplifier system priced at $500,000. The two-part stack delivers 1,560 watts at 8 ohms, includes a 9.7kVA transformer, supports XLR, RCA and S/PDIF connections, and stands 1.367 meters tall while weighing 360 kilograms. It is aimed at wealthy audiophiles rather than typical home hi-fi buyers, with shipping and installation adding to its impracticality.
TechRadar
Aug 2026
I've taken over 650 photos on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, and I'd pick the 'worse' camera phone to use long-term — here's why
After taking 656 photos across holidays, product shoots, and a film-location scout, Tom Bedford prefers the standard Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for long-term use despite its weaker camera system. The Z Fold 8 Ultra produces better images, particularly through its 3x telephoto lens and stronger main sensor, but its tall, narrow folded design is cumbersome to remove from a pocket. The standard Fold 8 is easier to carry and its wider inner display is more practical for editing widescreen photos. Neither phone matches dedicated camera-focused smartphones, with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra recommended for photography-first users; for foldable-phone buyers, usability and form factor matter as much as camera specifications.
TechRadar
Aug 2026
New AirPods set to arrive before the end of the year, but don't hold your breath on cameras in Apple earbuds just yet
Apple is reportedly preparing two new earbud-related products: a relatively unknown model expected alongside the 2026 iPhones, and flagship AirPods with tiny AI cameras that may arrive in 2027. The 2026 product could potentially be an AirPods, AirPods Pro, or Beats release, though details remain scarce. The camera-equipped model is intended to help an AI assistant interpret the user’s surroundings, but privacy concerns and weak consumer appetite for AI may make buyers reluctant to adopt it.