Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:53AM Apple just announced its first smart home display, the Apple HomeView. This device features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and integrated Siri AI. Designed for central home management, entertainment, and communication, the device recognizes individual users by face to personalize access to Messages, Calendar, and other personal apps.
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:40AM 
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If the rumours are true, the upcoming OLED iPad mini is expected to be "considerably more expensive" than the current US$500 model (CA$849 in Canada). Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts the new tablet could cost "something closer" to US$799 (around CA$1,139). The new model is expected to run on an A20 Pro processor and include a landscape FaceTime camera, a redesigned speaker setup, and a water-resistant design. The OLED iPad mini is anticipated to be launched alongside Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models "on or around" October 27.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:26AM Nintendo will launch a special limited-edition Switch 2 hardware lineup on Oct. 29 to celebrate both the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise and the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Releasing one week ahead of the highly anticipated game, the collection features a black, gold, and green aesthetic inspired by Link, decorated with triangle decal patterns, the Triforce symbol, and the Hylian Crest. The hardware lineup includes the Nintendo Switch 2 Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition console (CA$709.99), which comes with themed Joy-Con 2 controllers, alongside a standalone Pro Controller with a Hyrule Castle display stand (CA$139.99) and a protective carrying case with a screen protector (CA$39.99).
First revealed during a Nintendo Direct showcase in September, the commemorative products have triggered massive consumer demand, leading to immediate stock shortages across retailers. Pre-orders for the console, Pro Controller, and carrying case bundle went live earlier this month and sold out almost instantly across official online storefronts and physical locations. Fans hoping to acquire the anniversary edition hardware before the game's release will face limited availability, as Nintendo works to manage inventory constraints amid sky-high demand leading up to launch day.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:04PM 
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The Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has a pretty cool feature coming out "later this year," involving physical, playable ocarinas. When you play the ocarina within the range of the Switch 2's built-in microphone, Link in the game will start playing the exact notes for you. You can even hum one of Link's learned ocarina melodies, and the effect is still the same. HORI is also releasing an electric version that plays entire songs at the press of a button. You can also input notes through dedicated controller buttons.
