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Snap opens orders for $2,195 Specs
Snap's AR glasses take a $200 deposit and ship this fall in the US, UK and France.
Why it matters: Gen Z's camera app bets on glasses.
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Tech & devices
Phones, wearables and the hardware Gen Z carries.
7 stories since 7 Sep 2026 · 1 in the Top 5 · Last filed 18 Sep
Mon 21 Sep 2026 · No. 03
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iPhone 18 Pro Max waits stretch
US Pro Max shipping hit three to four weeks; demand for the smaller Pro looked softer.
Why it matters: Big screens win, even at $1,299.
Mon 14 Sep 2026 · No. 02
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Apple goes Pro-only; foldable costs $1,999
Apple showed the iPhone Duo foldable at $1,999 and the iPhone 18 Pro from $1,199. No standard model.
Why it matters: The cheapest new iPhone is now a Pro.
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AirPods 5 land at $129
Apple's new buds start at $129, or $149 with wireless charging. Watch Series 12 costs $399.
Why it matters: The $129 buds are the real Gen Z buy.
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Siri AI ships in beta, not in the EU
Apple's new Siri arrives in beta with iOS 27, in English first, and not in the EU.
Why it matters: Assistant features land unevenly across markets.
Mon 07 Sep 2026 · No. 01
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Phones got pricier outside the US
Existing-model prices rose about 15% globally in 2026: 18% in Middle East & Africa, 5% in the US.
Why it matters: Refurb and keep-your-phone content wins.
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Galaxy S26 FE lands during IFA
Samsung's FE, promising seven OS upgrades, went on sale as IFA Berlin opened.
Why it matters: The affordable-flagship tier is Gen Z's.