News Archive | October 2026

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October 24th
- Aldi's bargain Dyson Airwrap alternative arrives in stores tomorrow for just £18
- Arc'teryx's wild new GORE-TEX winter boots have the internet obsessed thanks to one of the silliest features I've seen in years
- I tried the six exercises a 66-year-old longevity doctor swears by, and they're surprisingly simple and effective
October 23rd
- Strava is coming for your favourite hiking app with smarter maps, offline navigation, hands-free navigation and more
- One of iPhone Duo's best features also comes to Android foldables, via a free app
- Apple's Adaptive Temperature feature is coming to Honeywell Home's smart thermostats
- Hello Samsung Galaxy Fit, it's been a while – leaked video shows new Fitbit rival from every angle
- Audio-Technica's new closed-back headphones are £3.3K's worth of audiophile artistry
- Behold, this is the Mass Effect 5 we'll never get to play – leaked trailer shows us exactly what we're missing
- Forget chunky sneakers, Vivobarefoot's new Japanese collaboration takes barefoot footwear from the skatepark to the snowy mountains
- Sony stops making new 4K Blu-ray players, confirming that the PS6 isn't the limit
- Mountain GOAT Kilian Jornet swears by this muscle stimulation gadget, and its latest upgrade makes it easier to use anywhere
- Victorinox turns its nine-function Swiss Army Knife into a winter collectible, complete with a tiny key
- Fjällräven jumps on the retro outdoor clothing trend with a colourful makeover of its iconic 1970s down jacket
- Therabody launches two new massage devices to ease aches and tension
October 22nd
- These new smart glasses with a display solve the camera issue in simple, unique fashion
- Prime Video's biggest show will be all about the epic battles next season, if this trailer can be trusted
- These aren't headphones, they're hi-fi for your head – even come with a valve pre-amp inside
- Honor has a gaming phone with a monster 10,100mAh battery – but that could an issue for UK consumers
- Oura Ring just borrowed a page from Garmin's playbook with two clever new fitness features
- Insta360's new wireless mic looks like a tiny smartwatch, but its cleverest feature is hidden inside
- Grado expands its Signature audiophile headphone line with a surprisingly affordable pair
- Your Tado thermostat can now better detect open windows and mould – and its app looks smarter than ever
- Reolink’s most exciting security camera of 2026 is now on sale – for a surprisingly good price
- Blink just dropped a new security camera line-up, including its first-ever 4K wired mini camera
- Amazon Prime Video gives Mass Effect fans something to smile about
- Marathon's legendary military dive watch just got a titanium upgrade, and it's 30% lighter without sacrificing toughness
- Govee improves its deck lights with higher lumen output and enhanced water resistance
- iPhone Duo should have Apple Pencil support by the time you get yours
- G-SHOCK's new 2500 Series might be the CasiOak's coolest rival yet, with a fresh analogue design and no compromises on the cheapest model
October 21st
- Jason Statham's huge action movie trailer is a reminder to watch the first film on Now, now
- Leica's luxury compact gets the Formula One treatment – the Q3 43 F1 Edition oozes racing class
- Google Maps on Apple CarPlay just got a whole lot more interesting – this Gemini update is a game changer for everyday driving
- Baseus unveils dual-lens solar security camera that tracks people around your property
- You can play Football Manager 2027 for free from next week – new game available for a limited period with no hidden charges
- Xbox Game Pass getting an all-time classic for Halloween – fully remastered, free and full of zombies
- SwitchBot’s first-ever outdoor smart lights are here with 16 million colour options – and with Matter support
- Android Auto just got more intelligent – Gemini's most highly anticipated update is finally rolling out
- There will be a new Xbox console in 2027, claims source – but you might have to wait longer for Helix
October 20th
- Netflix's new supernatural thriller looks raunchy, raucous and extremely on trend
- Apple Arcade still essential to Apple's gaming plans, as it gives "players the freedom to play how they want"
- Netflix is going back to basics – plans to "strengthen" hit TV and movie library to win back viewers
- Therabody's new SkinSpa range includes 3 devices for targeted treatments
- Forget traditional drone controllers, Antigravity's latest accessory lets you fly its 8K drone with hand gestures
- There's a Leatherman EDC multitool rival that's cheaper and also more mysterious in its stealth colourway
- Samsung said to be upping its foldable game next year with six new phones – including a Galaxy Z Slide
- Motorola's iPhone Duo rival appears online and the specs won't worry Apple or Samsung – but the price might
- Samsung's next smart ring might not be for your finger, but something else entirely... your toothbrush
- Victorinox gives its iconic Huntsman a golden makeover for 2027, with just 8,888 available worldwide
- Jamo's 2.1 HYG 5 sound system is wrapped up in a cute as heck compact design to take on Sonos
- LG's flagship surround system just got its first major free upgrade
- It's official: Apple set to reveal a new OLED MacBook next week, as launch event confirmed
October 19th
- Did Mercedes-AMG just reveal the ultimate SUV?
- Samsung Galaxy S27 cases reveal camera configurations... and many fans' worst fears
- Ulysse Nardin introduces a never-used-before material to its iconic Freak watch – but you won’t get one
- Apple's iPhone Duo cases present a sticky dilema – literally
- Sony hits PS6 snag – storage and memory alone could cost more than $680, so expect an eye-watering price tag
- Cooler king YETI just launched a waterproof jacket with a staggering 40,000mm rating, and that's only the beginning
- The next Apple HomeView could be an AI robot with a bigger screen
- For vinyl lovers with limited space, this ingenious compact system can easily upgrade your turntable
October 18th
- Finally, a phone you'd be happy for your kids to use – especially outside
- I can't describe how badly I want this new EV Ghostbusters car
- CurrentBody's new LED face mask adds custom treatments and more light wavelengths
October 17th
- This pop-up camper could be a godsend for electric car owners – it even sleeps a family of four
- Where we're going we don't need roads – DeLorean taking to the skies in world's first electric flying car racing league
- I tried Bose's new ANC earbuds with a battery that NEVER runs out – here's why they're sold out in most places
- Aldi's new bladeless fan heater is almost identical to Dyson's – but costs a fraction of the price
- Octopus has a smart way to cool your home without spending thousands on air conditioning – but there's a catch
October 16th
- Forget Knives Out, Daniel Craig's next movie is a fantasy romp for the whole family
- YouTube looking to implement new feature that's proved extremely popular on Spotify
- Mission S revealed: This new Porsche supercar isn’t electric
- RedMagic 12 Pro is a high-end hellcat with a mid-range price – 8,400mAh battery, SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and liquid cooling
- My favourite Apple HomeView feature makes it easier to follow recipes without touching your screen
- Forget the CD revival, Sony's new Walkman is what audiophiles want
- Sony's Xperia problems run deep – scraps promised Android 17 update for a recent phone
- Google Home's latest Matter update could make your Philips Hue lights more responsive
- What do you get when you combine a Space X rocket with a Tesla? Actual flying cars
- All Xbox Series X/S owners get a free 86-rated sci-fi adventure for a limited time, you don't even need Game Pass
October 15th
- The biggest GTA 6 surprise isn't in the game, it's who wrote the soundtrack – and I can't wait to hear it all
- Prime Video is bringing back a genuine 1990s icon, and it looks steamy in the extreme
- Two Bees or not two Bees, that is the question – Amazon gives us the answer with a duo of AI devices
- Hublot’s Classic Fusion Tributo is a golden reimagining of its first-ever watch
- iPhone Duo repair costs make AppleCare essential – especially if the screen breaks
- Le Creuset is launching an AI experience to find your perfect cookware colour match
- New trailer for GTA 6 is here and entirely captured on PS5 – not even PS5 Pro
- Strava just got a major strength training upgrade, and it's starting to look like a proper fitness coaching app
- Google sees Apple coming and is bringing new features to your Home and Nest speakers
- Apple HomeView already discounted and it's not even out yet – pre-order the smart home hub for less
- PS Plus members to get one of the best PS5 action-adventures of 2025 for free, along with 6 other bangers
- Forget Eufy – EZVIZ's new solar security camera has a dual-lens system and 3 built-in spotlights
- Garmin should pay attention to Suunto's new titanium sports watch that delivers 40% longer GPS battery life and a clever coaching upgrade
- The little Smart Car is back as a fully electric model – and there's a Brabus version
- This Swedish outdoor specialist's futuristic new outerwear collection looks straight out of a sci-fi film, but there's serious tech underneath
October 14th
- The Gadget Show podcast – The Smart Home war
- Xbox Nano is the new, smaller controller that's perfect for Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Nothing's next product launch could be something very different – not a phone or an audio device
- Retro gaming handhelds in crisis as US government considers clampdown – could be labelled as "superfakes" and banned
- OnePlus 16 is arguably the best phone you'll never be able to buy
- Android Auto 18 rolling out now – here's what that means for your car
- SanDisk's new memory cards are built to handle 24/7 security camera footage
- It looks like wider "passport" phones are becoming a thing, even when they don't fold
- Polartec just reinvented its military-grade insulation after four years of development, and Patagonia is already preparing something special
- Grand Theft Auto 6 could release on PC sooner than you think – as soon as next spring, in fact
- Hold on, your existing Apple TV 4K is getting a Siri AI update too – do you really need to upgrade?
- Ralph Lauren’s new watch celebrates the Wild West – and its case looks like a cowboy belt buckle
- Retro gamers can't get enough of 80s classic brought back to life in Paramount+'s new adult-only animation
- Eufy's new budget security camera sticks to your window for discreet monitoring
- Jackery's new portable power stations are dramatically smaller and lighter, but there's another clever upgrade
October 13th
- Netflix's new no.1 movie is a Ben Affleck exclusive – but a rare misfire from seasoned actor-director
- The ultimate travel companion, this unlimited eSIM will also track your luggage and health
- YETI's latest rugged gear cases look like suitcases built for the apocalypse, and they're surprisingly practical
- Apple's Home Collection brings new smart home gadgets to the UK this December
- Apple HomePod mini 2 gets four-speaker surround sound, Siri AI and new Sound Glow
- Apple unveils LG Video Doorbell with dual lenses, spotlight and built-in chime
- Beats just gave its iconic Bluetooth speaker a Pokémon makeover in the most unexpected collaboration of 2026
- Apple TV 4K finally gets a big upgrade in specs, features and... erm... price
- Apple's £299 HomeView hub is officially here – with two designs and four colour options
- Garmin's most luxurious smartwatches just got a massive upgrade, including satellite connectivity and a stunning new design
- The final nail in Steam Deck's coffin – the AYN Odin 3 Portal could be the ultimate retro gaming handheld that can also run Steam
- Samsung's Ray-Ban rivalling smart glasses leak in every style and colour
- Your Nothing Phone (3) just got the massive feature update you've been waiting for – here's how to check
- Forget Rolex and Omega, Leatherman's heavy-duty multi-tool is becoming Hollywood's favourite accessory
- Forget vintage military watches, this titanium field watch from Norway combines modern battlefield design with a 100-hour power reserve
- The Alpine A310 Vision is exactly what I want from an electric sports car
- This could be the most powerful gaming tablet ever created – and it's coming soon
- Your new Googlebook now plays nicely with a Samsung Galaxy phone after essential update
- Apple 'Welcome Home' event recap: New HomeView, HomePod mini, Apple TV and more
October 12th
- Nintendo reaffirms commitment to physical media for Switch and Switch 2: "We know how much the fans like it"
- Google Fitbit Edge is a welcome return to the fitness trackers of old
- Google TV Streamer also set for big upgrade as Apple prepares to launch its new TV 4K box
- G-SHOCK's latest Japanese streetwear collaboration gives its most iconic watch a striking gold makeover
- IKEA has a new rival in Nothing – CMF Speaker S & M bring multi-speaker Bluetooth for budget blasts
- Russell Hobbs adds smart kettle to its Calm range – with remote boiling and built-in speakers
- MacBook Pro timeline includes a redesigned entry level model you might want to hold out for
- This Citroën 2CV EV just won the internet – it's the cutest retro revamp I've seen so far
- Good news, a new iPad mini is coming – the bad, expect to pay a LOT more
- TAG Heuer celebrates 10-year partnership Oracle Red Bull Racing with the brightest Solargraph watch I’ve ever seen
- More details about Apple's upcoming Home Hub leak – revealing its name, colours, launch date and more
- I've been waiting for Patagonia to embrace its retro roots again, and its new collection doesn't disappoint
- New Apple TV 4K will be available to pre-order from tomorrow, claims expert who also reveals the full release date
- Looks like simple pliers but this multitool has 27 different uses – including a wood saw
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
- Apple's avalanche of product launches to continue through October
- Cult Japanese retailer BEAMS has just raided another legendary outdoor archive for its 50th birthday and resurrected REI's glorious 1986 parka
- 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
- How much should you really spend on a smart sensor, and what features matter?
- Your next MacBook Pro could be "significantly lighter" than ever before, claims expert
- 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
- Nvidia Shield TV gets a significant update seven years after launch, but it's not one everyone will welcome with open arms
- I wasn’t prepared for Element and Millet’s new outdoor collab to go this hard – those hairy suede approach shoes are simply incredible
- Cuisinart’s new air fryer wants to replace your oven, toaster and pizza oven – and it has double doors!
- Did Polaroid just make the most creative instant camera yet?
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