To say that this week was buzzing with tech news is a bit of an understatement. In fact, there’s a ton of flashy headlines from some of the most popular brands in the industry, and we’ve rounded up some of the biggest stories for those of you who’ve somehow missed out on all the excitement. From new Pixel smartphones, all the way to Spotify’s big beta project, here are some of this past week’s tech headlines—let’s get started!
Meet Google’s Newest Smartphones, the Pixel 10 Series
Google has now unveiled its latest flagship smartphone range, the Pixel 10 series. The company’s new devices come with some much-welcome upgrades, while retaining key design elements as well—composed of four new models, the Pixel 10 series consists of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The phones feature Google’s brand new Tensor G5 chip, a 3nm processor manufactured by TSMC (the same company responsible for Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon processors), and Google’s new Qi2 Pixelsnap feature, which allows users to clip accessories magnetically on the new phones (ala iPhone).
Sony’s New INZONE Gear is Now Official
While the words “Sony” and “gaming” are usually associated with the PlayStation brand, the Japanese tech giant also markets its own brand of PC gaming peripherals under the “INZONE” range. That being said, Sony recently announced its latest additions to its INZONE gear lineup, which it says was co-developed with esports organization Fnatic. The new lineup includes the flagship INZONE H9 II wireless headset, the INZONE E9 in-ear headphones, the INZONE KBD-H75 gaming keyboard, the INZONE Mouse-A gaming mouse, and two new mousepads, the INZONE Mat-D and Mat-F.
Spotify Now Allows Users More Freedom in Mixing their Playlists
Spotify recently announced that it’s bringing over some pretty major changes to the playlist experience for its Premium users. The platform is now offering a new beta feature that allows listeners to add and customize the transitions between songs, allowing for a bit more creative control than usual. The new tool lets users seamlessly blend tracks, fine-tune how they flow together, and even enhance their mix with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves.
Samsung’s New Galaxy Buds3 FE Arrive in September
Samsung’s “FE” line of products have more or less served as a more affordable alternative to its mainline devices, a lot of which usually come with pretty hefty price tags. That being said, Samsung recently announced the new Galaxy Buds3 FE, which switches things up from the previous model in terms of features and design. The new earbuds come with the same design seen on the Galaxy Buds3 series with a dual-tone matte finish and a stem, which greatly differs from what we saw with the older Galaxy Buds FE. Samsung claims that the earbuds can last for up to 18 hours per charge, which is pretty decent and should come in handy for long commutes and flights. The Galaxy Buds3 FE ships on the 3rd of September.
You Better Start Saving Up for ASUS’ Xbox-series Ally Handhelds
A while back, we got word that Microsoft and ASUS have teamed up on new dedicated handhelds which will allow users to play their favourite Xbox games on the go. Dubbed the “Xbox Ally” series, ASUS has now confirmed that the new handhelds will launch on October 16, 2025. The company adds that the devices will be available in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East at launch, with more regions to come later. Pricing has yet to be confirmed though, with more info to come in the following months.
