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- 1Apple may launch HomePod mini 2 and iPad mini 8 in October▼Apple's October launches could include a HomePod mini 2 and iPad mini 8 — even after the arrival of the iPhone Duo
Apple's October event line-up could extend beyond the newly arrived iPhone 17 pair, with reports pointing to a second-generation HomePod mini and an iPad mini 8 also being announced this month. The updated smart speaker and compact tablet would refresh two of Apple's smaller product lines, and tech watchers are now speculating about what else the company might unveil alongside them.
- 2AI gadgets arrive, from wearable charms to smart speakers●Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
A new wave of AI-powered devices is hitting the consumer market, ranging from small wearable "charms" to reimagined smart speakers. The products aim to embed artificial intelligence assistants into everyday objects, moving beyond smartphones. Coverage highlights both the ambition of these designs and questions over whether consumers are actually ready to adopt dedicated AI hardware.