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LG has outlined seven Apple Home accessories launching first in the U.S. and Canada, including cameras, a video doorbell, a UWB smart lock, a thermostat, and a room sensor. Prices start at $39.95, with initial sales beginning in December for select products.

ASUS has introduced the 14-inch ExpertBook A7, an ultrathin business laptop with a 3K OLED display, Intel Core 7 processors, a 65Wh battery, and enterprise-focused security features. U.S. pricing and availability have not been announced.

Reported price increases from Qualcomm and Intel could raise component costs for upcoming PCs, including Snapdragon-powered laptops. AMD may make similar changes, but its plans and figures remain unclear.

HP’s ZBook Ultra G3a 16 pairs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO platform with up to 192GB of unified memory, aiming to make unusually large local AI workloads practical in a portable workstation.

Samsung’s latest SmartThings update emphasizes a more useful mobile dashboard, faster local device control during internet outages, and expanded Matter compatibility.

ASUS’ ProArt P14 H7407 combines NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform, up to 128GB of unified memory, and a 14-inch 120Hz OLED touchscreen in a 3.3-pound mobile workstation. U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

Microsoft is expected to detail the Surface Laptop Ultra at its October 7 Windows and Surface event, with reports pointing to a 15-inch mini-LED display, RTX Spark configurations, and as much as 128GB of unified memory. Pricing and U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.

Google says most Android apps work on Googlebooks powered by either Intel or Qualcomm chips, but some demanding apps and games may need further optimization for Intel-based laptops.

QNAP’s new HDP for Business beta uses compatible x86 NAS hardware for centralized backups, automated restore and boot testing, and ransomware-focused protections including immutable backups and scheduled offline time.

Jensen Huang and Elon Musk see China narrowing semiconductor constraints within years, but their projections do not establish a timetable for matching ASML’s EUV systems or their manufacturing scale.