Technology & Telecom

LOS ANGELES – October 28, 2026 -- XPPen's Magic Pro 13 drawing pad went on sale October 29, 2026 at an early bird price of $899, and it can switch into a desktop drawing display over a single USB-C cable.

One USB-C cable turns the tablet into a PC drawing display

XPPen calls the hardware-level Drawing Display Mode an industry-first in the digital drawing pad category. Once connected to a compatible PC, the device supports up to 3K resolution at 120Hz with native color reproduction and ultra-low-latency pen input.

The stylus keeps its full feature set in this mode: 16K pressure levels, tilt detection, hover preview and customizable barrel buttons. The upper USB-C port on the right side handles the PC connection. Both ports support 45W PD charging, so users can keep drawing while the battery tops up.

HONG KONG – October 29, 2026 -- KLEVV's new CRAS V RGB PRIME DDR5 memory arrives in November 2026 with latency as low as CL26 at 6000 MT/s and overclocked speeds up to 8000 MT/s at CL38, plus a lifetime limited warranty.

Three speed tiers, all tested at 1.4V

The kits are tested at 6000, 6400 and 8000 MT/s, with CAS latencies of CL26, CL28 and CL38. Tested timings are 26-36-36-76 for 6000 MT/s, 28-38-38-78 for 6400 MT/s and 38-48-48-128 for 8000 MT/s.

The 6000 and 6400 MT/s versions come as dual-channel kits of 32GB (16GBx2), 64GB (32GBx2) or 128GB (64GBx2). The 8000 MT/s models come as 32GB (16GBx2) or 48GB (24GBx2) kits.

DUBAI – – October 29, 2026 -- The HONOR X9e Pro packs an 11,000mAh battery into a body about 8.08mm thin and 203g, so it handles like an everyday smartphone rather than a bulky rugged device.

The battery uses fourth-generation silicon-carbon cells

HONOR's fourth-generation silicon-carbon battery raises energy density to store more power in limited space. The company also redesigned the mainboard, display structure and mid-frame to make room for it. AI Power Saving manages consumption across reading, scrolling, video playback and background apps.

Charging runs at 80W with HONOR SuperCharge, and 27W wired reverse charging lets the phone power compatible devices.

Clearwater – October 29, 2026 -- FASTer Way's reimagined app now includes Lumi, an AI guide that logs a meal from a photo or a short description, with the average meal taking less than 30 seconds.

Lumi turns a snapshot into a logged meal

A member photographs their plate or summarizes what they ate. Lumi identifies the food, calculates the macros and logs the meal automatically, with no searching or manual entry.

Members also share their dietary preferences. Lumi then creates recipes and ready-to-use shopping lists designed to hit their macro targets.

Lumi learns from every meal, workout and glass of water

The AI draws on everything a member logs, including meals, workouts, daily steps and water intake. It uses that data to suggest workouts, recommend meals and track progress in real time.

Shenzhen – October 28, 2026 -- A ten-video smartphone filmmaking masterclass built around the vivo X500 Pro Max goes live on November 9, 2026, taking learners through the making of one vertical Reel from first shot to final export.

The course comes from Kolder Creative, the platform of filmmaker Sam Kolder, and follows the global launch of the vivo X500 Series. It consists of one introductory video and nine lessons, all built on the same project.

Kolder walks through every stage of a vertical Reel

Kolder covers native camera controls, composition, footage selection, editing, sound design, color grading and export. He shoots in vivo's native camera app and demonstrates Log recording for more flexibility in grading. He also shows how frame rate and shutter settings change the look of movement, and how neutral-density (ND) filters help control exposure.

Jena – October 28, 2026 -- ESET has updated its ESET HOME Security and ESET Small Business Security packages to protect users against AI-driven scams, and the new features are available now. The update also brings ESET Mobile Security to iOS devices for the first time.

The security vendor cites a concrete threat: since March 2026, its researchers have found 3,000 malicious AI skills, the add-ons that extend what AI tools can do. Stefan Heitkamp, Director of Retail, Etail and OEM Partnerships at ESET, says many users now trust AI answers about as much as search results, and attackers are trying to exploit that trust.

Plano, Texas – October 28, 2026 -- Segway's new Xyber Air e-bike is on sale now for $1,999.99 MSRP. It brings the moped-style look of the original Xyber to a lighter bike that supports Class 1, 2 and 3 operation.

You can buy it at store.Segway.com, from official Segway dealers and at SCHEELS stores nationwide.

The Xyber Air keeps the angular frame and X-shaped lights

The frame follows the angular lines of the 2025 original in a cleaner silhouette. Front and rear X-shaped lights bookend the profile. Segway's director of US eBike product, Sarah Courtney, said the goal was a model that can be "ridden anywhere e-bikes are allowed."

Dubai – October 28, 2026 -- Holders of Tether Gold (XAUT) can now earn a 2.83% fixed APR over a 90-day term through Bybit's new XAUT Savings product on Easy Earn. The offer runs in partnership with XAUE Protocol.

Only 2,000 XAUT are up for grabs

The rewards pool totals 2,000 XAUT and is allocated first come, first served. Bybit says the product goes live on Oct. 26, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Terms and conditions apply, and eligibility details are listed on Bybit Easy Earn.

XAUT keeps its gold exposure while earning

Bybit designed the product so tokenized gold holders can generate returns on XAUT while keeping exposure to the underlying gold-backed asset. Subscription works as a simple savings product inside the Bybit ecosystem, which the platform says is trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide.

Chicago – October 28, 2026 -- UK traders can now open accounts on NinjaTrader, a futures-only platform that accepts deposits in GBP or USD and runs on desktop, web, and mobile.

Direct exchange access for UK traders

The platform gives UK users access to global futures markets, including U.S. equity index, energy, metals, and FX futures on CME and EUREX. NinjaTrader says the offering includes exchange-listed contracts, a public order book, and transparent per-contract pricing.

The UK launch follows NinjaTrader's earlier 2026 expansion into Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and other EU markets.

Tools built around futures

The platform offers SuperDOM order entry, stop-loss and bracket orders, and strategy automation through NinjaScript. A native TradingView integration brings familiar charting into NinjaTrader's futures markets.

Hangzhou, China – October 28, 2026 -- HIKMICRO is launching the STELLAR 4.0 thermal scope and the THUNDER 4.0 thermal clip-on, led by the flagship X-1280 models SX75LR 4.0 and TQ70CL 4.0, plus a broader range of 640-resolution models. The theme is "When Seeing Becomes Knowing": more usable detail at long distances, high magnification and against complex backgrounds.

The X-1280 models put more detail into the first view

The X-1280 models use an all-new optical design that pairs 1280 sensors with focal lengths of 70 mm and above. The aim is a detailed image the moment a hunter looks through the device, without extra zooming or adjustment. On the SX75LR 4.0, a 3.0x base magnification brings distant subjects closer while keeping the surrounding scene visible.