The Apple Watch Ultra 4 launches September 18 at $799, offering improved health sensing, more memory, and better battery life compared to the Ultra 3. For existing Ultra 3 owners, upgrading is generally not worthwhile unless recovery tracking or extended battery life are priorities; new buyers should prefer the Ultra 4 unless the Ultra 3 is significantly discounted.
Dell has revived the XPS 13 as an affordable thin-and-light laptop designed to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo. The 2026 model features excellent build quality, a bright 120Hz touchscreen, and strong keyboard and trackpad, though the base 8GB RAM configuration feels risky for long-term Windows use and there's no headphone jack.
Apple released AirPods 5 as its new entry-level model starting at $129, featuring Active Noise Cancellation on both versions but limiting wireless charging to the $149 premium model. AirPods Pro 3, priced at $249, offer superior noise cancellation (3x more), longer battery life (8 hours vs 4-5 hours), a heart rate sensor, and exclusive health features, though both models share the same H2 audio chip and support Adaptive Audio, Transparency, and Spatial Audio.
Apple announced AirPods 5 on September 9, featuring Active Noise Cancellation as standard starting at $129, with a $149 model adding wireless charging and volume control. While physically identical to AirPods 4, the new generation offers improved noise cancellation (up to 50% more), better durability (IP57 rating), and longer battery life on the premium model, though AirPods 4 discounts at retailers now match or undercut AirPods 5 pricing.
Apple's new AirPods 5 ($129) now include Active Noise Cancellation as standard, matching the price of the base AirPods 4 and undercutting the previous ANC model by $50. They feature improved noise removal, Pro-style listening modes, and extended battery life in the $149 variant, making them competitive with AirPods Pro 3 for users prioritizing value, though the Pro models still offer superior passive isolation and longer battery life.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 features a new S11 chip with doubled RAM, an upgraded Health Sensing System with improved heart rate and HRV tracking, and extended battery life reaching 50 hours versus Ultra 3's 42 hours. New exclusive features include a Readiness app for daily fitness capacity analysis and Audio Intelligence capabilities like Sound Recognition and Live Rewind.
Sony launches the WH-1000XM4C wireless noise-cancelling headphones, building on its popular 1000X Series with premium sound, 10-band equaliser, and a lightweight foldable design for travelers and commuters. The company also updated its WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 models with improved battery life and call quality features.
Apple unveiled AirPods 5 with 50% improved noise cancellation, redesigned internals, and up to 20 hours battery life, starting at $129 with ANC now standard across both models. The higher-end version adds on-stem controls and wireless charging for $149, with pre-orders beginning today and shipping September 18.