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- 1Ukraine uses robots for airdrops and mine-clearing to repel Russian assault●# Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 9
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reversed Russian gains, with robots carrying out combat airdrops and clearing mines, Ars Technica reports. The operation reportedly defeated a Russian pincer movement, highlighting how uncrewed ground systems are taking on dangerous logistics and engineering tasks on the front line as battlefield automation expands in the war.
- 2iPhone Duo's first killer app may be a virtual Walkman●The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman
TechCrunch reports that a virtual Walkman app may already be the standout application for the iPhone Duo, turning Apple's new dual-screen device into a retro-style portable music player. The idea of reviving the classic cassette-era Walkman experience on Apple hardware is drawing attention from gadget enthusiasts, who see it as an early sign of what the device can do.
- 3China Tests Robotic Traffic Cones That Drive Themselves▼China Is Testing Robotic Traffic Cones That Drive Themselves Into Position
China is trialling self-driving traffic cones that can reposition themselves at construction sites and roadworks without workers manually lifting them. The robotic cones are designed to move into place automatically, potentially improving safety for road crews and cutting labour costs. Coverage so far is limited to gadget news, with little detail on which agencies are involved or when the technology might be deployed widely.
- 4Meta's Muse Charm wearable sparks debate over AI gadgets●Meta’s Muse Charm is a Tamagotchi for your AI. Is a dedicated AI gadget a good idea?
Meta is being reported as working on Muse Charm, a small wearable device compared to a Tamagotchi for your AI companion. The device would give users a dedicated gadget for interacting with Meta's AI assistant, reviving questions about whether standalone AI hardware makes sense. Critics point to the crowded smartwatch and pendant market, while supporters argue a focused device could make AI companions feel more personal and always accessible.
- 5Philips launches DiamondClean 9900 Prestige smart toothbrush●First announced in July with an expected limited launch later this year, the Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondCle
Philips has released the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige smart toothbrush in Europe and the US. First announced in July with a limited launch planned for later in the year, the electric toothbrush is now on sale, with a wider global rollout expected in 2027. It succeeds the previous DiamondClean model, which remains on the market.