UGREEN announced a series of price drops for its upcoming HomeAgent AI NAS products as a thank-you to consumer support.
For the HA100, UGREEN is reducing its MSRP from $1,799 to $1,599, while the HA100 Pro drops from $5,999 to $5,399.
There are several more price changes for the Super Early Bird and Early Bird deposit consumers, as well as gifts.
UGREEN has moved its Kickstarter launch from October 27 to November 17.
UGREEN recently announced its local AI NAS alongside its first smart home series. However, it states, "This wouldn't have been possible" without consumers' support, so UGREEN is saying thanks.
This morning (Sept. 30), UGREEN detailed a series of price drops for its upcoming local AI NAS products. The company's statement reads, "To make HomeAgent accessible to more households and show our appreciation for the trust of our early supporters, we have decided to lower the manufacturer's suggested retail price..." Previously, UGREEN listed its HomeAgent HA100 at $1,799. That's now been reduced by $200 to $1,599.
Elsewhere, the company says it's reducing the MSRP of its HomeAgent HA100 Pro by $600, going from $5,999 to $5,399.
UGREEN also listed its Super Early Bird and Early Bird discounts in this announcement. The percentage off remains unchanged; however, since the MSRP is different, the final price has decreased. You can view the updated prices below:
50% Super Early Bird price (HomeAgent HA100): $899 to $799; 40% Early Bird price: $1,079 to $959
50% Super Early Bird price (HomeAgent HA100 Pro): $2,999 to $2,699; 40% Early Bird price: $3,599 to $3,239
If you've been gearing up for UGREEN's Kickstarter launch and you've already made your deposit, there's more in store. The company says consumers who've made a deposit for the HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro are eligible for one ID500 Pro camera gift.
On the other hand, UGREEN says there are several other products not receiving a price drop, such as the MasterAgent MA100. However, you won't miss out on gifts. If you've already put a deposit down for the MA100, you are eligible to receive four) 8TB Digital hard drives.
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UGREEN states it's also pushed back its Kickstarter launch date for its HomeAgents. Launch has moved from October 27 to November 17.
We were able to get our hands on the HomeAgent HA100, and we were pretty impressed. Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich has 15 years of professional IT experience, and UGREEN's HA100 was as "self-explanatory and user-friendly as you can imagine." Sutrich didn't read the instructions to see if he could figure everything out on his own. In short, he got the HA100 going in about five minutes.
At one point in our hands-on, Sutrich said, "To say I'm extremely excited about these products is an understatement. From the looks of things so far, this does everything I've wanted a smart home to do and then some. Local control and storage are particularly attractive to me, especially since I stopped using Eufy years ago after all those old scandals."
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Users with Android Auto in their cars report that, if their foldable is closed, the system will fail to place a call unless they open it.
Several reports involve Motorola's Razr series, but Gemini has also been mentioned heavily in a series of online reports.
Motorola and Google are aware and are reaching out to users for information.
Drivers beware: A fresh Android Auto bug seems to be unfolding. The issue has drawn increased attention this week regarding a call failure bug — and user reports on social media and official OEM forums claim that the state of their foldable is the cause.
Reports are spread across Reddit, Google's Forums, and Motorola's (via Android Authority). A user reported this issue on Reddit a few months back, stating they're unable to make a call through Android Auto when their Moto Razr Ultra 2025 is closed. They must open it before their call can be placed. They questioned whether this is the result of Android 16, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
Others chimed in, reiterating the same issue as the OP. A report on the Google forums sheds more light: It states that "ever since Gemini became active," attempting to place a call while the user's foldable is closed will result in an Android Auto failure. The post adds, "it pulls up the person and phone number, but doesn't process the call."
These reports share something in common: closed foldable results in failure and Gemini's wider rollout. The timing is far too close for comfort, and it seems some users clocked this, too. Back on Reddit, one user discovered that if they disabled Gemini and reverted to the old Google Assistant, their calls would go through, regardless of whether their foldable was opened or closed.
While concerning, the publication noticed that Motorola and Google have been active and watching these reports. It looks like both companies are aware of what's going on with Gemini and with the Razr foldables. All we have to do now is wait for a fix.
Android Auto woes continue
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Android Central's Take
This is such a weird problem to have that it's almost funny. It's not like we have to keep our foldables open for calls outside of the car. Could you imagine that though? It would be like holding a tablet up to your ear. My jokes aside, let's hope Motorola and Google can figure out where the issue lies and fix it for good.
Android Auto has its issues (no one's denying that). There was a problem with the Pixel 10 that users encountered when connecting the device. According to user reports, a gray screen would appear when their phone was connected to Android Auto. What's more, there was a freezing issue that didn't get fixed when Google rolled out a patch. Elsewhere, Android Auto users had a problem in March with the signal icon.
This wasn't as terrible as what some are facing today. The signal icon for cellular connectivity was disappearing on the car's display. In short, it was a UI bug. Users reported that everything else worked perfectly fine: connectivity, calls, data, and navigation. The problem was linked back to Android Auto version 16.5. Users found relief by reverting to an older version.
It takes a lot for a power bank to leave a mark on me. I test Android devices and accessories for a living, and because of the sheer volume of releases, I try at least one new power bank or charger every week.
Having tested all of the very best, worst, and mid-tier power banks, I can confidently pass the verdict on the best slim Qi2 power banks released in 2026. Three of my top picks won't surprise you, because Baseus, TORRAS, and INIU have long established themselves as key players in the market.
A new bombshell has also entered the villa, and she is a sleek and chic, solid-state affair from a brand called ReelCharge.
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Before I dive into what makes each of these Qi2 accessories so great, here's a quick comparison table to sum up their specs in a nutshell. One look at the table should help you decide which power bank is most to your liking, if a new power bank is on your shopping list.
Baseus Picogo Air AM71
TORRAS MiniMag Pro
INIU SnapGo Air
ReelCharge ReelSafe
Capacity
5,000mAh
10,000mAh
10,000mAh
5,000mAh
Wired charging speed
22.5W (output), 20W (input)
30W(input/output)
45W (output), 27W (input)
20W (output), 18W (input)
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
15W
25W
15W
Cable
Standard USB-C cable provided
Standard USB-C cable provided
Lanyard-style built-in USB-C cable provided
Standard USB-C cable provided
Extras
NFC PowerSense, CCC certification
IP54 dust and water resistance, LED display
60W cable, LED display
Semi-solid state battery, LED display
Colors
Black, Silver, Dark Cherry
Pearl Grey, Rose Taupe, Slate Blue, Amethyst Purple
Note that this isn't an exhaustive list of the best power banks of 2026, just the slimmest ones released this year that support magnetic Qi2 wireless charging and have stellar value overall.
Baseus Picogo Air AM71 3C Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh 22.5W
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Baseus always does a fantastic job with its new launches, and the Picogo Air is proof of that. It is the lightest, most unbelievably thin power bank I have ever used, so much so that I had trouble believing that it has a 5,000mAh capacity at first.
Although Baseus did not add a battery indication display, it has a unique NFC PowerSense feature that lets you tap the power bank on your phone and check its percentage through the mobile app.
This may not have the fastest charging speed, but it's not the slowest either. Plus, it also sports the CCC safety certification, and goes on sale very frequently. If you do buy it, I suggest looking at the gorgeous Dark Cherry colorway.
Baseus Picogo Air AM71 3C Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh 22.5W
The thinnest and the lightest of the lot, the Baseus Picogo Air AM71 power bank takes the crown.
TORRAS MiniMag Pro Power Bank 10k mAh
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TORRAS usually dabbles in wireless chargers and phone cases, but the MiniMag Pro Power Bank 10k mAh is a welcome addition to their portfolio. It may not be as slim or light as the Baseus option, but it packs twice the capacity.
What has my flabbers gasted is that TORRAS managed to water-proof this battery pack. A Qi2 power bank with an IP54 water and dust resistant rating is unheard of. If you're clumsy or live in a humid area, this is the perfect everyday companion.
TORRAS MiniMag Pro Power Bank 10k mAh
A waterproof power bank that can charge your phone wirelessly? TORRAS knocked it out of the park with this one.
INIU SnapGo Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe
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INIU has been a favorite of mine when it comes to power banks. In fact, this is the brand I recommend to friends and family the most, because it prioritizes affordability and fast wired charging.
The SnapGo Air Magnetic Power Bank not only supports the fastest possible Qi2 wireless charging speed, but it also features 45W wired fast charging. INIU very thoughtfully includes a 60W nylon-braided cable that attaches to the power bank like a lanyard. A cable like this can cost you $10 to $20 on its own, so this power bank delivers amazing value overall.
INIU SnapGo Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe
INIU knows how to win you over. The SnapGo Air comes in a wide range of beautiful colors, and it supports fast wired and fast wireless charging both.
ReelCharge ReelSafe 5,000mAh Power Bank
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ReelCharge is a relatively unheard of brand in the consumer tech space, but I am hoping that will change. The brand's 5,000mAh solid-state power bank is almost as light as the Baseus Picogo Air AM71, which is no easy feat.
The ReelCharge ReelSafe 5,000mAh Power Bank supports 15W Qi2 wireless and 20W wired charging speeds, and comes in Orange and Gray. Sound familiar? That's right, it shares nearly identical specs with the BMX SolidSafe 5K Solid-State Magnetic Power Bank, which I absolutely adore.
But guess what? ReelCharge's option costs $10 lesser than BMX's offering, which is why it takes BMX's place in my list of the top slim Qi2 power banks of 2026.
ReelCharge ReelSafe 5,000mAh Power Bank
ReelCharge copied its homework from BMX, but I'm not mad. On the other hand, I'm actually impressed that their 5,000mAh semi-solid state power bank is cheaper and lighter.
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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset.
The Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, while the Tab S12 Plus gets a smaller 12.6-inch panel.
Samsung has made the Tab S12 Ultra just 5.1mm thin while still fitting an 11,600mAh battery and a 3D vapor chamber.
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,400, while the Tab S12 Plus starts at $1,200.
Samsung today took the wraps off the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12 Plus, its latest generation of flagship Android tablets.
We've been hearing leaks about the Galaxy Tab S12 series for a while now, and Samsung has finally made the new tablets official. The company says the new models bring improved performance, longer battery life, and the latest Galaxy AI features while retaining the ultra-thin design the Galaxy Tab S series is known for.
On the front, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, while the smaller Galaxy Tab S12 Plus still packs a large 12.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with the same 120Hz refresh rate.
Both displays can reach up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness and support S Pen input, with the stylus included in the box. One interesting change this year is that Samsung has also embedded the fingerprint sensor directly into the display, unlike the previous generation of Galaxy Tab models.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus specifications
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, Dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM)
Security
In-display fingerprint sensor
In-display fingerprint sensor
Battery
11,600 mAh
10,600 mAh
Charging
45W wired charging
45W wired charging
Dimensions and weight
208.5 x 326.3 x 5.1mm; 692g
187.8 x 289.5 x 5.3mm; 553g (Wi-Fi), 555g (5G)
Colors
Gray, Silver
Gray, Silver
Samsung is also claiming some big battery life improvements with the Galaxy Tab S12 series. The company says the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra can last up to 23 hours, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus can manage up to 21 hours. The Ultra packs an 11,600mAh battery, while the Plus comes with a 10,600mAh cell. Both tablets support up to 45W wired charging.
What's particularly impressive about the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is that Samsung has managed to fit all of this hardware into a body that's just 5.1mm thin, making it the thinnest Galaxy Tab yet. There's also a new 3D vapor chamber inside to help manage heat, while both tablets carry an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
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The new tablets ship with One UI 9 based on Android 17 and pack Samsung's latest Galaxy AI features. To make better use of those massive displays, you can run three apps simultaneously using Multi Window. So, for example, you could have Samsung Notes, YouTube, and an AI chatbot open on the screen at the same time.
Samsung has also partnered with Adobe to bring Photoshop preloaded on the Galaxy Tab S12 series, bringing more advanced image editing and design tools directly to the tablets. The company is also partnering with apps including Goodnotes, LumaFusion, and Notion to offer discounts and free trials to Galaxy Tab S12 buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,400 in the U.S., while the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus starts at $1,200. Both tablets will be available starting October 7 in two colors, Gray and Silver.
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Google launched the Fitbit Air in May, and nearly five months later, the fitness tracker is making its debut in India. Google will start selling the Fitbit Air starting October 2 for ₹13,999 ($146), and it will be sold in Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, and Fog. I didn't think it would be priced quite as high, as resellers had the fitness tracker at ₹12,999 ($135), but that's what you'll need to shell out if you want to buy from Google.
The Fitbit Air is intriguing because it is Google's take on what a screenless tracker should be. There's clearly a lot of demand for smart rings and trackers, and I routinely see Whoop bands at the gym. But the key difference is that unlike Whoop, Google doesn't charge a subscription to use the Fitbit Air — you just buy once, and get all the features. It's a refreshing change of pace from the brand that gave us the Nest Cam.
In his review, Derrek Lee had this to say about the fitness tracker: "The Fitbit Air is exactly the type of product Google needs, short of a smart ring. It's simple, distraction-free, and comfortable to wear, even to bed."
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The Fitbit Air has continuous heart rate tracking, heart rate variability, irregular heart rhythm (Afib) notifications, blood oxygen (SpO2) tracking, and sleep analysis. My favorite feature is the automatic activity tracking; not having to do so manually is a big deal. Reviews point to the feature being a bit of a hit-and-miss, but I'm eager to see how it holds up in my testing.
Google Health Coach is present as well, and the AI-assisted feature gives you plenty of actional insights, and is a bit sassy (particularly if you don't get adequate rest). As with Google's smartwatches, the brand is bundling a trial of Google Health Premium with the Fitbit Air, so you can see what the platform has to offer.
I'll be getting the Fitbit Air shortly, and I'll be putting it to the test against the half-dozen or so smartwatches I have in my rotation.
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There's a decent selection of Wi-Fi security cameras available, and I tested various Reolink and Baseus models in the last two years. But if you need 24/7 recording and local storage, the best choice is to get cameras that can be plugged in and connect these to a dedicated network video recorder (NVR).
This is where the Eufy Security NVR System E50 comes in. It is an all-in-one system that includes an NVR, a 2TB hard drive, four E50 PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) PoE cameras, and all the accessories you need to install the cameras. The entire bundle costs $1,199, but AC readers can get it for $839 by using code EUFYNEWPOE — that's a $359 discount on a subscription-free security camera bundle. The code is valid on Amazon as well if that's your prefer choice of retailer.
Let's go over the basics, because the E50 system comes with a lot of stuff. The E5 NVR is the center of the hub, and this is what you connect the cameras to, and store your recordings. It also has a 3.5-inch hard drive bay, and it comes with a 2TB drive installed out of the box.
If you're planning on adding cameras down the line (there's also an 8-camera version), or just need to store recordings for longer, you can take out the installed drive and slot in your own — the NVR holds up to 16TB drives. Just to give you an idea, the default 2TB drive easily holds three months' worth of recording when using all four cameras.
The NVR comes with HDMI and Ethernet connectivity, one USB-C and two USB-A ports. The defining feature is eight PoE ports, allowing you to connect eight cameras to it without any issues. It has enough power to drive all eight cameras (it has a 90W power brick), and you can easily set up the NRV and view footage from the cameras by connecting it via HDMI to a monitor — you don't get a monitor bundled with the box, but there is a mouse.
Then you get the four cameras, and all the accessories to mount the cameras. There's a water-resistant housing, positioning stickers, screws, and four 59ft (18m) Ethernet cables. I didn't need the cables as I have Ethernet cabling running outside, so I was able to connect the cameras relatively easily to the NVR and set everything up without any hassle.
Talking about setting things up, you will need to install the Eufy app to configure the E50 system. I would've preferred a web portal, but that isn't available, and you need to use the app or connect a mouse and monitor to the NVR and configure it locally over your network. The app itself has a ton of features, and it was easy to set up the NVR and configure the cameras. The power-over-Ethernet cameras need just the Ethernet cable to provide power and transfer data, and while it is a hassle to run cabling to the desired outdoor locations where you intend to mount the cameras, it's a one-time chore.
The E50 cameras have dual lenses — a 2K fixed lens with 180-degree field of view, and a 4K movable lens with 360-degree rotation with 65ft range and 5x zoom. With four cameras connected to the NVR, I was able to cover the entire outer area of my house. Eufy has a nifty OmniTrack feature that dials in on a subject when it detects motion, and it does a good job in this regard. You can set up familiar faces and exclusion zones with relative ease, and the cameras deliver clear footage even at night.
There's on-device AI as well (obviously) that's used to identify and frame subjects, and while I dislike shoehorning AI into every consumer product (these features existed before AI was a thing), I'll admit that Eufy has the basics covered. The E50 system gets multi-device view, cross-camera tracking, secure transmission of video feeds, and alert schedules.
In real-world use, the E50 did an admirable job; the cameras deliver clear footage, and I got instant alerts whenever they detected motion. Image quality is great, and I like using PTZ cameras because of the flexibility they provide — the secondary moving lens is great for tracking motion. I had no issues accessing alerts and camera feeds outside my home as well. Eufy finally uses end-to-end encryption (which is the reason I was willing to use these cameras), and while the brand took a while to rectify earlier mistakes, the E50 system doesn't have any security issues.
If anything, the only problem I have with the E50 cameras is that they don't integrate with the RTSP protocol. We moved to a new house last year, and I set up a DVA3221 NVR with 32TB storage and went with Reolink cameras. I did so as the brand has several cameras that use RTSP, and this allowed me to connect the cameras to the NVR and record footage with ease. Thankfully, Eufy says it is enabling RTSP in the coming months, and I will update this post once I use it with my NVR.
Look, if you're starting out and want an all-in-one solution with secure access, there's no doubting that Eufy did a great job bundling all the products you need. Oh, and if you want to add indoor cameras down the line, there's a Wi-Fi Module that lets you connect Eufy Wi-Fi cameras to the NVR, and that's good to see. Wi-Fi cameras are inherently more annoying to use — I hated the Nest Outdoor Cam — but they are a better choice indoors as you don't need to run cabling.
I get that even the discounted $840 price is quite a lot of cash to pay for a security system, but the E50 is designed to last, and it is more affordable in the long-term than using any Wi-Fi cameras that run on subscriptions, like Nest or Ring.
Not having to charge the cameras is a huge bonus, and you can be safe in the knowledge that all recordings are stored locally and not on a cloud server somewhere. You get actionable insights, Eufy's multi-view feature is pretty great in its own right, and the cameras deliver clean footage even at night. On the whole, it's a good choice if you need an all-in-one security camera system to cover your home and yard.
Eufy
E50 Security Camera System
Eufy did a good job with the E50 security system, and if you need local footage and a dedicated NVR, you can get the entire bundle for $839 by using code EUFYNEWPOE.
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The iQOO 16 launches in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
An enormous 8,400 mAh silicon-anode battery powers the device, backed by rapid 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Its 6.85-inch 165Hz AMOLED panel offers up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness and 5,000Hz touch sampling.
China pricing ranges from CNY 5,999 to CNY 8,499, depending on the configuration.
Smartphone manufacturers are engaged in a fierce competition for mobile gaming, and the new iQOO 16 aims to establish a significant benchmark. With a starting price of CNY 5,999 (about $900) in China, iQOO’s latest flagship is out to dominate your pocket with a hardware lineup that blurs the line between a daily driver and a dedicated portable console.
The star of the show is the battery. You get an 8,400 mAh silicon anode cell with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
As expected, the iQOO 16 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 2nm chip that can reach clock speeds of up to 5.01GHz. The company pairs it with LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, a dedicated Q4 gaming chip, and an 8,500mm² vapor chamber to keep sustained workloads in check.
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Another highlight is the 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED panel with a 3168 x 1440 resolution and a 165Hz LTPO refresh rate. It can hit 2,800 nits across the entire display and up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness, with touch sampling rates as high as 5,000Hz.
The rear camera hardware is made up of three 50MP sensors: the main, the ultrawide, and a 3x periscope telephoto.
The 165Hz panel, dedicated gaming silicon, big cooling system, and huge battery are built for sustained high performance, not just chasing short benchmark bursts. That makes the iQOO 16 feel more like a portable gaming machine that just happens to be a phone.
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Prices go up to CNY 6,799 for 12GB/512GB, CNY 7,499 for 16GB/512GB, and CNY 8,499 for 16GB/1TB. The phone runs on Android 17 with OriginOS 7 and has IP68/IP69 protection.
iQOO has not announced any plans to launch it globally at this time, so it's available only in China for now. Previous reports have indicated that the phone is being certified for international use, but the company has not confirmed when or where it will be available outside China.
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