News Archive | October 2026

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October 11th
- This modular trailer builds from a 2-person tent to a 6-person glamping experience with ease
- This whacky Japanese moving keyboard may be the future... or not
- IKEA's new alarm clock has dual sensors, wireless charging and LED lights – all for an insanely cheap price
- Fjällräven's new down jacket combines two clever insulation technologies to help you survive in the coldest conditions
October 10th
- This Yellowstone spin-off is back on screens, getting straight into the action
- Tyre pollution is a thing, and this car is already fixing the issue
- The best way to show off your Lego collection – this wall frame is expandable and ingenious
- Forget volcanic orange – Le Creuset’s new neutral shade is the colour I need this autumn
- This feature added to Google Maps could save drivers a packet
- Patagonia's latest winter jacket turns discarded plastic bottles and fishing nets into something surprisingly clever
October 9th
- This welcome Android Auto update fixes a feature that's been broken for ages
- Samsung could have an exciting AirPods Max challenger in the works
- The North Face's legendary Nuptse jacket gets a clever Pertex upgrade and two looks for the price of one
- Apple's touchscreen MacBook will be announced on this date
- SodaStream's new drinks maker looks more like a coffee machine – but it does everything for you
- The Gadget Show podcast – The neo-retro tech revolution
- Apple's new smart home lineup is coming as 'Welcome Home' event confirmed for 13th October
- Ring unveils first-ever smart lock with 4 unlocking methods – including your fingerprint
October 8th
- Netflix's huge new thriller has Jessica Chastain as a country star turned sleuth
- RedMagic 12 Pro+ revealed ahead of launch – could be a serious flagship beater for mid-range money
- Apple is now stocking Aqara smart home devices at the same affordable prices
- Only the boldest vinyl enthusiasts need apply – Audio Technica's latest turntable is teal-y good
- Jaguar’s Knightsbridge flagship space is finally open — and you can dine there in style
- Amazon Alexa Tablets are here, and they're gunning for the iPad Pro
- This is the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and this is when you'll be able to buy it
- PlayStation VR2 seems to be the end of Sony's virtual ambitions – sells all patents to Meta
- Your Echo smart speaker can now book your holiday thanks to new Alexa+ collaboration
- Microsoft's MacBook-rivalling Surface Laptop Ultra now available to pre-order
- Ninja’s first-ever waffle maker makes sweet and savoury treats with no flipping required
- Windows is getting its most significant upgrade in half a decade – here's what that means
- Shark's first wet and dry vacuum arrives in the UK – with a clever trick for above-floor cleaning
- Zenith teams up with USM on new chronograph watch – but you can’t actually buy it
October 7th
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses get a genuinely useful upgrade that all wearers will likely use – and it doesn't need the camera
- Motorola is finally catching up with Android 17 updates – is your phone next on the list?
- Apple is just days away from launching a huge smart home lineup in collaboration with LG
- Jaguar Type 01 finally gets its full reveal – and it still looks like it's from another planet
October 6th
- Cult Japanese retailer BEAMS has just raided another legendary outdoor archive for its 50th birthday and resurrected REI's glorious 1986 parka
- Apple's avalanche of product launches to continue through October
- Breitling gives its Navitimer an 18K yellow gold upgrade – and it’s the perfect winter watch
- Garmin's battery-bruiser Enduro 4 is here with faster maps and smarter training tools for serious adventurers
- Get 15% off my favourite affordable mini PC, as Geekom prices plummet across the board in the Prime Deals
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra colour options leak from a trusted source
- G-SHOCK is launching its new MUDMAN at a rave 1,375 feet underground, and you'll have to abseil through an abandoned mine to buy one
October 5th
- Your next MacBook Pro could be "significantly lighter" than ever before, claims expert
- How much should you really spend on a smart sensor, and what features matter?
- Keurig takes on the Lavazza Tablì with new coffee machine and plastic-free pods made entirely of coffee
- Samsung just rolled out its SmartThings redesign to Android users – here’s what to expect
- Google's "mystery wearable" revealed at last – it's an all-new Fitbit with a screen
- This Google Home update just made Gemini more reliable, and improved Find My Phone voice commands
- Ninja's new 5-in-1 kitchen gadget could be the only appliance you'll ever need
- Forget GORE-TEX waterproof shells – Vollebak's wild new £50,000 jacket is literally made from the Earth's crust
- I wasn’t prepared for Element and Millet’s new outdoor collab to go this hard – those hairy suede approach shoes are simply incredible
- Nvidia Shield TV gets a significant update seven years after launch, but it's not one everyone will welcome with open arms
- Did Polaroid just make the most creative instant camera yet?
- Cuisinart’s new air fryer wants to replace your oven, toaster and pizza oven – and it has double doors!
October 4th
- This tiny trailer hides a full camper experience inside – including a lounge and dining area
- This is one nest egg I wouldn't want to break open – it's a literal money saver
October 3rd
- The super minimal Meadow smartphone is for people who don't like phones very much
- This modern walkie talkie makes my inner kid scream "I want!"
October 2nd
- Breville's new espresso machine makes hot or cold coffee and has a steam wand for under £160
- The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is more like a camera you can turn into a phone
- This tiny gadget turns your CarPay or Android Auto wireless – without upgrading your car
- 5 AAA Xbox games are completely free right now, with no Xbox Game Pass required
- Cuisinart’s new coffee machine makes cold brew in just five minutes
- Plug-in solar panels have arrived at more UK retailers including Argos and Wilko – here's the full list
- Nike ACG just dropped some seriously purple winter gear with 1,000-fill down and head-to-toe GORE-TEX
- Saucony goes full Space Cowboy with cowhide, chrome and bolo laces across five of its wildest running shoes
- AeroPress just gave its iconic coffee maker a walnut upgrade – why you need it in your collection
October 1st
- The Gadget Show podcast – The ultimate Tech Wishlist
- Amazon refreshes its entire Kindle family, now includes aluminium Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft models
- Nike leaves Vaporfly out of its new fastest shoe family as Apex takes centre stage with double-stacked Air Zoom, 40% more energy return and zero-drop geometry
- Dyson's first-ever Advent calendar has arrived with an actual hair dryer inside
- Sony leaves it late to announce October's free PS Plus games, but it was worth the wait
- Aldi's £34.99 pod coffee machine is back – and it's £144 cheaper than Nespresso's version
- Casio just gave the MUDMAN its biggest digital upgrade yet with an MIP display and smartphone notifications
- Cambridge Audio's new earbuds make subtle improvements to a great foundation
- All-new Apple device coming 13 October, along with the long-awaited new Apple TV 4K – claims an expert in the know
- You can now control your Nanoleaf smart lights via ChatGPT and Claude – here's how