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Ring unveils flying camera and mobile security robot
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Ring unveils flying camera and mobile security robot

Drone Cam targets homes and Rover Cam businesses. Shipping dates differ, and operation requires a compatible subscription.

Zeyni JafarovNovember 13, 2026
Apple starts selling its HomeView smart home display
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Apple starts selling its HomeView smart home display

The device combines communication and entertainment with smart home controls, starting at $299 in the US.

Zeyni JafarovNovember 13, 2026
Samsung opens preorders for Gemini smart glasses from $395
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Samsung opens preorders for Gemini smart glasses from $395

Sales start December 10, with pricing and availability differing between the Gentle Monster and Warby Parker collections.

Zeyni JafarovNovember 13, 2026
Call of Duty tops October’s PS5 downloads in the EU and in the US and Canada
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Call of Duty tops October’s PS5 downloads in the EU and in the US and Canada

The same three games led both PlayStation Store charts, but players in the two regions put the driving and football titles in a different order.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 5, 2026
Canon will combine remote studio camera controls in one free application
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Canon will combine remote studio camera controls in one free application

Camera Control Center will allow four feeds to be compared and studio settings to be recalled. Canon plans to release it in early January 2027.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 5, 2026
Garmin introduces a $350 dive computer rated for up to 50 hours underwater
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Garmin introduces a $350 dive computer rated for up to 50 hours underwater

The Descent X10 shows how a depth change affects the remaining no-decompression time. A rental mode lets dive schools reset the device between users.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 4, 2026
REDMAGIC unveils 12 Pro gaming phone with an 8,400 mAh battery
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REDMAGIC unveils 12 Pro gaming phone with an 8,400 mAh battery

The phone’s cooling loops cover both the chipset and battery. A bypass mode lets users play on external power without charging the battery at the same time.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 4, 2026
Samsung brings sleep apnea screening to Galaxy Ring
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Samsung brings sleep apnea screening to Galaxy Ring

The ring needs two nights of readings within ten days to flag breathing disturbances. It does not diagnose sleep apnea.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 4, 2026
Karbonn unveils Rebel and Rebel Pro with batteries up to 7,000 mAh
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Karbonn unveils Rebel and Rebel Pro with batteries up to 7,000 mAh

Sales in India begin on November 4. The two smartphones differ in battery capacity, main cameras and display refresh rates.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 3, 2026
Apple prepares for its first earnings call under CEO John Ternus
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Apple prepares for its first earnings call under CEO John Ternus

Investors await the holiday-quarter outlook and comments on memory costs. Results are due after the US market closes, overnight in Baku.

FinFly NewsroomNovember 2, 2026
Apple unveils MacBook Pro with touchscreen OLED display
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Apple unveils MacBook Pro with touchscreen OLED display

The PROLED XDR panel uses tandem OLED technology and supports adaptive 10–120Hz refresh rates.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 29, 2026
Redmi K100 debuts with 10,000mAh battery from 3,000 yuan
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Redmi K100 debuts with 10,000mAh battery from 3,000 yuan

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi K100 with a 10,000mAh battery. The introductory Chinese price for the 12GB/256GB version is 3,000 yuan.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 27, 2026
Xiaomi launches compact 270-gram hair dryer
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Xiaomi launches compact 270-gram hair dryer

Xiaomi has started selling the Mijia High-Speed Hair Dryer Mini in China. The dryer weighs 270 grams without its cable and is also designed for travel.

FinFly NewsroomOctober 27, 2026
Azerbaijan blocks 86,813 cloned IMEI codes
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Azerbaijan blocks 86,813 cloned IMEI codes

AzInTelecom has identified and blocked 86,813 cloned IMEI codes, according to its October 26 announcement.

FinFly NewsroomOctober 26, 2026
Oppo’s Forest Green Find X10 to start at 5,499 yuan
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Oppo’s Forest Green Find X10 to start at 5,499 yuan

Oppo has introduced a Forest Green Find X10 designed with artist Carlotta Freier. Chinese sales begin on October 30, iXBT reports, citing the device announcement.

FinFly NewsroomOctober 26, 2026
Samsung adds 19 Art Basel Paris works to its TV art gallery
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Samsung adds 19 Art Basel Paris works to its TV art gallery

Samsung Art Store has added 19 works from galleries participating in Art Basel Paris 2026, the company announced on October 21.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
Meta brings $249 Adventurer glasses to market
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Meta brings $249 Adventurer glasses to market

A new Meta Adventurer configuration with a black frame and grey lenses starts at $249 in the US. Sales were scheduled to begin on October 23, according to Meta’s announcement.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
ASUS shows ProArt GR1X mini PC for always-on AI workloads
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ASUS shows ProArt GR1X mini PC for always-on AI workloads

The ProArt GR1X fits into a 150 × 150 × 51 mm chassis. ASUS targets local background AI workloads but does not state a price in the announcement.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
Samsung showcases appliances that recognise food and household routines
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Samsung showcases appliances that recognise food and household routines

Samsung’s latest appliance demonstrations focus on food recognition, connected devices and home climate automation rather than chat interfaces.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
Garmin’s Tacx Nēra trainer adds movement to indoor cycling
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Garmin’s Tacx Nēra trainer adds movement to indoor cycling

The Tacx Nēra indoor trainer adds integrated movement at a US list price of $999.99. Third-party training platforms may require subscriptions.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
Garmin brings hands-free voice controls to the Edge 1060
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Garmin brings hands-free voice controls to the Edge 1060

The Edge 1060 adds voice-controlled navigation at a US list price of $799.99. Some connected features require a paired smartphone.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale
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Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale

Apple began selling iPhone Duo on October 23. Buyers considering imports still need to check local availability, warranty and service conditions.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 25, 2026
British Parents Choose Screen-Free Toys for Christmas
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British Parents Choose Screen-Free Toys for Christmas

Demand for traditional toys and board games instead of gadgets is growing in the UK. Major retailers note changes in holiday selections.

FinFly NewsroomOctober 13, 2026
Apple Launches HomePod mini 2 for $150 with AI-Powered Siri Features
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Apple Launches HomePod mini 2 for $150 with AI-Powered Siri Features

Apple has unveiled the updated HomePod mini 2 smart speaker with the S10 chip, Sound Glow lighting, and AI-based Siri support. Sales start on October 30, 2026.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 13, 2026
Apple Cuts Component Orders for iPhone 18 Pro as Demand Weakens
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Apple Cuts Component Orders for iPhone 18 Pro as Demand Weakens

Apple has asked suppliers to reduce production of components for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, citing rising memory chip prices and weakening consumer demand.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 9, 2026
Azerbaijani Court Awards 7,000 Manats for Social Media Insults
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Azerbaijani Court Awards 7,000 Manats for Social Media Insults

The Tovuz District Court partially upheld a defamation lawsuit, ordering the defendant to pay moral damages for posts on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Zeyni JafarovOctober 8, 2026
Azercell Launches Gaming Portal in Mobile App
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Azercell Launches Gaming Portal in Mobile App

Azercell expands its digital services with a new gaming section. The Azercell app now features a Gaming Portal with games, tournaments and quizzes.

FinFly NewsroomOctober 7, 2026
Azerbaijan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Regulate Social Media
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Azerbaijan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Regulate Social Media

Milli Majlis deputy Hikmet Mammadov called for a single law defining social networks' responsibility for violating the country's digital sovereignty.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 30, 2026
Blogger Finds QLC Memory in Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Blogger Finds QLC Memory in Top-Tier iPhone 18 Pro Max

A Bilibili blogger tested the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max and discovered it uses slower QLC chips instead of TLC. Write speeds drop to 79.4 MB/s when the cache is exhausted.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 22, 2026
OnePlus 15 Outperforms iPhone 18 Pro Max in Battery Life Test by TechDroider
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OnePlus 15 Outperforms iPhone 18 Pro Max in Battery Life Test by TechDroider

TechDroider tested the battery life of six current flagship smartphones. The OnePlus 15 came out on top, while the new iPhone 18 Pro Max took second place.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 22, 2026
Irish Regulator Fines Google €403 Million
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Irish Regulator Fines Google €403 Million

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google €403 million for violations in processing user location data.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 21, 2026
X Adds Azerbaijani Language for Privacy Violation Complaints
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X Adds Azerbaijani Language for Privacy Violation Complaints

Social network X (Twitter) has expanded language support for privacy violation reports by adding Azerbaijani to its Help Center.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 21, 2026
Azerbaijan to Raise Minimum Home Internet Tariff to 25 Manats
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Azerbaijan to Raise Minimum Home Internet Tariff to 25 Manats

From October 1, the minimum cost of broadband internet access in Azerbaijan will be 25 manats per month. The changes will affect only home internet.

FinFly NewsroomSeptember 14, 2026
iPhone 18 in Russia: Pre-orders from 140,000 to 1 million rubles
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iPhone 18 in Russia: Pre-orders from 140,000 to 1 million rubles

Sellers have opened pre-orders for iPhone 18: from 140,000 rubles at Gorbushka to 1 million rubles for delivery on premiere day.

FinFly NewsroomSeptember 9, 2026
iOS 27 Code Hints at New Camera Features for iPhone 18 Pro
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iOS 27 Code Hints at New Camera Features for iPhone 18 Pro

Beta code of iOS 27 reveals descriptions of five camera features that may debut on iPhone 18 Pro, including manual focus and overexposure warnings.

FinFly NewsroomSeptember 9, 2026
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max with A20 Pro Chip and Siri AI
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Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max with A20 Pro Chip and Siri AI

Apple has announced its new flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip, an improved camera, and Siri AI capabilities.

Sadraddin AghjayevSeptember 9, 2026
Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Discusses Digital Development with Huawei
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Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Discusses Digital Development with Huawei

Mikayil Jabbarov met with Huawei Technology Senior Vice President Philip Gan to discuss cooperation in the digital economy and green transformation.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 8, 2026
NVIDIA, Robinhood, and Tesla: Key Market Events of the Week
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NVIDIA, Robinhood, and Tesla: Key Market Events of the Week

NVIDIA confirmed its AI leadership, Morgan Stanley upgraded Robinhood, and Tesla faced regulatory pressure after the Cybercab unveiling.

Sadraddin AghjayevSeptember 8, 2026
Global Smartphone Prices Rise 15% Due to Memory Chip Costs
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Global Smartphone Prices Rise 15% Due to Memory Chip Costs

Average global smartphone prices have risen 15% since the start of the year due to higher memory chip costs. Over 40% of models have become more expensive, a first for the industry.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 7, 2026
REDMI Note 17 Series Launches in Azerbaijan on September 11
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REDMI Note 17 Series Launches in Azerbaijan on September 11

Xiaomi has announced the REDMI Note 17 series, focusing on durability: new models feature enhanced drop and water resistance, with the Pro Max battery reaching 10,000 mAh. Sales in Azerbaijan start on September 11.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 4, 2026
Google Chrome Keeps Lead in Azerbaijan Browser Market
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Google Chrome Keeps Lead in Azerbaijan Browser Market

In August, Chrome's share was 80.48%, Safari 7.45%, Firefox 4.82%.

Zeyni JafarovSeptember 3, 2026
New York Bans AI in Schools
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New York Bans AI in Schools

New York City Mayor announces ban on AI use by elementary and middle school students during classes starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

FinFly NewsroomSeptember 3, 2026
NVIDIA Bolsters Wall Street Tone, Bitcoin Breaks $80,000, Apple Changes CEO
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NVIDIA Bolsters Wall Street Tone, Bitcoin Breaks $80,000, Apple Changes CEO

Financial markets wrapped up a week with a busy corporate agenda: strong NVIDIA results, inflows into VOO, leadership changes at Apple, and legal proceedings around Meta.

Sadraddin AghjayevAugust 31, 2026
Apple Appoints John Ternus as New CEO
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Apple Appoints John Ternus as New CEO

Starting September 1, Apple will be led by John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. Tim Cook will become Executive Chairman of the Board.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 31, 2026
Gen Z Leads AI Adoption but Overlooks Security
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Gen Z Leads AI Adoption but Overlooks Security

47% of Gen Z use AI daily, 27% consider it a friend, and 28% discuss personal matters with it. Experts warn of risks.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 27, 2026
Azerbaijan Improves Position in Ookla Internet Speed Ranking
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Azerbaijan Improves Position in Ookla Internet Speed Ranking

According to Ookla's July report, median fixed internet speed in Azerbaijan reached 92.52 Mbps, mobile 99.53 Mbps, up from last year.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 25, 2026
Azerbaijan Introduces Digital Economy Tax from September 1
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Azerbaijan Introduces Digital Economy Tax from September 1

Starting September 1, Azerbaijan will enforce a new digital economy taxation mechanism, requiring foreign e-commerce platforms with annual turnover exceeding $10,000 to register with tax authorities.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 25, 2026
Iran Uses Strava Data to Track US Military
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Iran Uses Strava Data to Track US Military

Iranian military may use fitness app Strava data to monitor US troop activity in the Middle East, posing a security threat.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 17, 2026
8849 Tank 5 Pro: Rugged Phone with FLIR Thermal Imaging and Projector for €1,057
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8849 Tank 5 Pro: Rugged Phone with FLIR Thermal Imaging and Projector for €1,057

Unihertz has announced its flagship rugged phone, the Tank 5 Pro, featuring a FLIR thermal camera, projector, and a 17,600 mAh battery. Priced at €1,057, sales begin in September.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 17, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to Be the Only Global 'Ultra'
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to Be the Only Global 'Ultra'

Indian tech blogger reports that Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will be the only smartphone with the Ultra moniker available globally in the coming year, as Chinese competitors cancel or localize their Ultra models.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 17, 2026
Ozon apps disappear from Google Play despite no sanctions
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Ozon apps disappear from Google Play despite no sanctions

Ozon, Ozon fresh, and Ozon Travel apps are no longer available on Google Play, though the company is not under sanctions. Users can download them from RuStore, AppGallery, and Galaxy Store.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 15, 2026
US Urges Apple Not to Buy Memory Chips from Chinese Manufacturers
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US Urges Apple Not to Buy Memory Chips from Chinese Manufacturers

The Trump administration has urged Apple to avoid purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, suggesting alternative solutions to the chip shortage.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 15, 2026
France's Constitutional Council Blocks Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
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France's Constitutional Council Blocks Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15

France's Constitutional Council struck down a law banning social media for children under 15, citing freedom of speech. President Macron has tasked the prime minister with drafting a new version.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 14, 2026
Azerbaijan: ICT Services Up 10.4% in Seven Months
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Azerbaijan: ICT Services Up 10.4% in Seven Months

In January-July 2026, Azerbaijan's ICT sector services reached 2.38 billion manats, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 14, 2026
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of WhatsApp and Social Media Scams
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Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of WhatsApp and Social Media Scams

Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry has reported an increase in scams on WhatsApp and social media, where fraudsters use photos and data of real people to extort money.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 14, 2026
Customs Officers Seize 17 iPhones and 190 Screens from Passenger in Baku
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Customs Officers Seize 17 iPhones and 190 Screens from Passenger in Baku

Azerbaijani customs officers discovered undeclared 17 iPhones, 190 screens, and accessories in a passenger's luggage arriving from Istanbul.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 14, 2026
Lenovo's quarterly revenue jumps 43% on AI demand
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Lenovo's quarterly revenue jumps 43% on AI demand

Chinese PC maker Lenovo Group Ltd reported record first-quarter revenue on strong demand for AI solutions, but posted a net loss due to warrant revaluation.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 13, 2026
Google Cloud launches platform for developing mobile apps on real devices
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Google Cloud launches platform for developing mobile apps on real devices

Google Cloud has announced Developer Device Platform (DDP), a cloud service for developing, debugging, and testing mobile apps on physical devices and emulators. Public preview begins August 12.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 11, 2026
Sber Launches Sber500 x DISRUPT Program with 30 Million Ruble Prize Fund
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Sber Launches Sber500 x DISRUPT Program with 30 Million Ruble Prize Fund

Sber has announced the launch of the Sber500 x DISRUPT program for entrepreneurs and developers of GenAI services. The prize fund is 30 million rubles.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 11, 2026
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of Online Shopping Fraud
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Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of Online Shopping Fraud

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has urged citizens to be cautious when shopping online due to a rise in cyber fraud cases.

Zeyni JafarovAugust 11, 2026
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