Gadget

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reversed Russian gains, with robots carrying out combat airdrops and clearing mines, Ars Technica reports. The operation reportedly defeated a Russian pincer movement, highlighting how uncrewed ground systems are taking on dangerous logistics and engineering tasks on the front line as battlefield automation expands in the war.

Meta is starting a new enterprise business, a move widely read as an effort to justify its enormous spending on artificial intelligence. The company has poured billions into AI infrastructure and models, and is now looking to businesses as customers to generate returns. Observers see it as a sign Meta wants its AI investments to pay off directly rather than only improve its advertising products.

Reports claim Apple is preparing a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring an OLED display and touch functionality. The leak, picked up by gadget coverage outlets, suggests a notable hardware overhaul of Apple's premium laptop line, though Apple has not confirmed the details or timing. If accurate, it would mark one of the biggest changes to the MacBook Pro in years.

California is moving to bar public officials from creating or promoting memecoins, according to an Engadget report. The measure would prevent elected or appointed officials from cashing in on the speculative meme-token trend, an issue that gained attention after the TRUMP memecoin controversy. Details of the bill's scope and enforcement remain unclear from the headline.

China is trialling self-driving traffic cones that can reposition themselves at construction sites and roadworks without workers manually lifting them. The robotic cones are designed to move into place automatically, potentially improving safety for road crews and cutting labour costs. Coverage so far is limited to gadget news, with little detail on which agencies are involved or when the technology might be deployed widely.

Meta is reportedly developing the Muse Charm, a small dedicated AI device compared to a Tamagotchi for your AI assistant. The reveal has sparked debate over whether purpose-built AI gadgets make sense when phones already handle assistants, and whether a charm-like companion device could appeal to everyday users or remain a niche experiment.

Philips has released the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige smart toothbrush in Europe and the US. First announced in July with a limited launch planned for later in the year, the electric toothbrush is now on sale, with a wider global rollout expected in 2027. It succeeds the previous DiamondClean model, which remains on the market.

Bose has released its first wired earbuds in over a decade, and the new pair includes active noise canceling. The earbuds are available for preorder now. The move marks an unusual return to wired audio for a company best known for its wireless headphones, and it is drawing attention among audio and gadget enthusiasts curious about how Bose combines the reliability of wired listening with its signature noise-canceling technology.

Apple has accidentally revealed details of multiple unreleased products, according to a report by Geeky Gadgets. The unintentional leak is said to cover a whole wave of devices that the company had not yet officially announced. Details about which products were exposed and how the leak happened remain limited, but such slips from Apple are rare given the company's usual secrecy around unannounced hardware.

Philips has unveiled a new Sonicare DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a smart toothbrush that uses motion tracking and AI to analyse brushing habits and coach users toward better technique. The device is being discussed as part of a broader wave of health-tech gadgets applying AI to everyday routines.