Boox has announced the Picco, a 3.97-inch microreader with USB-C, touchscreen, 16GB expandable storage, and a custom lightweight OS running on ESP32. Priced at $99 USD and €109.99 with a category-leading 2-year EU warranty, it competes directly with the XTEINK X4 Pro but lacks an app store and third-party app support.
Diablo 4 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with quality mode at 1080p/30fps handheld and 1440p/30fps docked, plus performance mode at 1080p/40fps handheld and 1440p/40fps docked. The game supports touchscreen, mouse and keyboard, cross-progression, and cross-play with other platforms, though online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Decky is an open-source DIY control surface built around a 7-inch touchscreen display that lets users create customizable macropads with shortcuts, programs, and routines. It features a Windows desktop app for configuration, a 3D-printable enclosure, and connects via USB or Wi-Fi to provide quick access to frequently used actions and tools.
Apple plans to launch over seven new products in October, including a touchscreen MacBook Pro, new Macs with M6 chips, upgraded Home products featuring Siri AI, and an iPad mini with OLED display. The announcements follow this week's iPhone Duo unveiling and represent significant expansions across Mac, Home, and iPad product lines.