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Roku has introduced its first OLED TVs, the Pro Series and Pro Series LX, priced aggressively to challenge LG and Samsung. The 55" and 65" models are available now on Amazon, with LX offering brighter panels and 144Hz VRR. Roku claims competitive pricing, backlit remotes, and a user-friendly OS to appeal to home-theater fans.
Labor Day deals remain available across tech, home, mattresses and fashion, but savings have cooled since the peak. Shoppers should act quickly as many offers expire tonight or soon, with some brands already returning to regular pricing.
Apple has announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, and the iPhone Duo, marking its entry into foldables and boosting health metrics. AirPods 5 and AirPods 4 are highlighted in accompanying coverage, with pricing and preorder details noted.
Independent analyses show LG smart TVs may collect device data and audio, even when off or on standby, prompting calls for updates to privacy settings and firmware. LG says data collection occurs only with voice features enabled and local processing is used, but researchers warn about broader implications for home networks and advertising.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a broad smart-home strategy centered on a new hub code-named J490. The company will also unveil updates to the HomePod mini and its first new TV set-top box since 2022, signaling a renewed push into connected devices.
Apple has launched HomeView, a 7-inch smart display that centralises control of its ecosystem and introduces an AI-powered Siri. It competes with Amazon’s Echo Show, offering features like FaceTime, Messages, and smart home management. The device starts shipping in November at $299.99, with a new line of HomeKit-enabled accessories announced.