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Microsoft announces Surface Book 3, Go 2, Headphones 2, and Earbuds

They are available for pre-order now

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Microsoft recently launched new products within its popular Surface line-up. Both the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 have updated specs and minor design changes to cater to students and professionals. Meanwhile, the Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds are Mircosoft’s bet to create a solid portfolio of audio accessories.

Surface Book 3

Starting with the Surface Book 3, the 2-in-1 powerhouse tablet packs the latest Intel chipset for greater performance. It now has Intel’s 10th-gen chipset whereas its predecessor comes with the 8th-gen chipsets. The cheapest configuration of this device comes with an Intel Core i5 with Iris Plus graphics. Users who wanted more power can get the top-of-the-line Core i7 with other configurations.

The Surface Book 3 comes in two sizes: a 13.5-inch version and a 15-inch version. Both devices come with 8GB to 32GB of LPDDR4x memory, and 256GB to 32TB of SSD storage.

Microsoft has also updated the discrete graphics on this device. Users can either expect a GTX 1650 Max-Q or a GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q on this device. However, the cheapest configuration doesn’t have any discrete graphics. Also, the GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is only available for the 15-inch version.

The 13.5-inch version retains its screen resolution of 3000 x 2000 while the 15-inch version still has a resolution of 3240 x 2160. The aspect ratio remains at 3:2.

The 13.5-inch can get up to 15.5 hours of battery life while the 15-inch version gets up to 17.5 hours. Both also have 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 2 x Surface Connect port, a full-sized SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Beyond the specs, Surface Book 3 retains the familiar design that defined the product line. It is almost identical to Surface Book 2 and retains the platinum finish, which is the sole color configuration for the new device.

Surface Go 2

While the design of Surface Book 3 remains almost unchanged, the Surface Go 2 now has a slimmer bezel compared to the original. As such, the display is also bigger on the Surface Go 2. It now has a 10.5-inch 1920 x 1280 display compared to the 10-inch from the original Surface Go. However, the newer device still has the same 3:2 aspect ratio.

The chipset also got a minor upgrade. Intel’s Pentium is still the preferred processor for the Surface Go 2. This time, Microsoft fitted the Surface Go 2 with Pentium Gold 4425Y. What’s new this year is the option for an Intel Core-Y processor. The highest configuration for this device comes with an 8th-gen Intel Core m3 processor for faster performance.

The device can be configured with 4GB or 8GB of memory. Storage options come at 64GB eMMC or 128GB SSD. Microsoft promises up to 10 hours of battery life with this device. Users can opt for LTE connectivity with the Surface Go 2.

In terms of ports, there’s enough to expect with the Surface Go 2. It has a single USB-C, a Surface Connect port, a MicroSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Like the Surface Book 3, it also comes in a sole platinum finish.

Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds

Microsoft also released a successor to its on-ear headphones, the Surface Headphones. The new headphones feature improved sound quality and battery life. Surface Headphones 2 boasts 20 hours of listening time and 13 levels of ambient noise control. It also has an updated ear cup design that can rotate up to 180 degrees. For the first time, it will be available in a black finish.

 

 

For those wanting true wireless earbuds, the Surface Earbuds is finally on sale after its announcement last October. The earbuds feature a unique, circular design with touch controls. It has integrations with Spotify and Microsoft 365 apps. The sound quality is improved by Microsoft’s own OmniSound technology, though it remains to be seen if it can compete with Google’s Pixel Buds and Apple’s Airpods.

See also: Microsoft launches the Surface Earbuds

Pricing and availability

Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 1.3-5 inch starts at US$ 1,599 for the Core i5 variant and goes up to US$ 2,699 for the Core i7 with 32GB + 1TB configuration. Meanwhile, the 15-inch version starts at US$ 2,299 for the Core i7 with 16GB + 256GB and goes up to US$ 3,399 for the Core i7 with 32GB + 2TB variant.

Surface Go 2 starts at US$ 399 for the Pentium with 4GB + 64GB variant. The highest configuration, which is a Core m3 with 8GB + 128GB and LTE variant, will set back customers by US$ 729.

As for the Surface Headphones 2, it retails at US$ 249. Surface Earbuds, on the other hand, retails at USD 199.

Pre-orders for these devices begin today. Customers can head over to Microsoft’s online store to purchase these new additions to the Surface line-up.

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GadgetMatch Awards: Best of IFA 2026

Xiaomi 18 Fold, Govee, XGIMI, ARZOPA, Cuktech and more!

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We’re back at IFA 2026 in Berlin, checking out some of the coolest and most interesting tech on the show floor.

From smart home lighting and portable displays to projectors, power solutions, foldables, and more, these are some of the products and brands that caught our attention this year.

In this video, we take a look at: ‪

GOVEE‬

ARZOPA

CUKTECH‬

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XGIMI

Xiaomi

ASUS‬ x NVIDIA RTX SPARK

Watch until the end for our favorite finds from IFA 2026!

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ASUS laptops now come with three months of Google AI

5TB of cloud storage included

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September 7, 2026

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Select ASUS and ROG laptops now come with three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost. The offer starts September 7 and covers eligible models from the 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 lineups.

Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage, while Google AI Plus comes with 400GB. Both plans also provide access to a range of Google’s AI-powered tools and features.

More Google AI on ASUS laptops

Eligible customers can use the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook, among other features. Availability varies depending on the Google AI plan and supported features.

Google AI Pro offers higher usage limits and expanded access to Google’s more capable Gemini models. It also includes additional developer and agentic tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to availability and plan terms.

Google AI Plus provides elevated access to Google’s AI tools alongside features for creative generation and productivity.

The offer covers more than just AI features. Google AI Pro’s 5TB of cloud storage and Google AI Plus’ 400GB give users additional space for documents, photos, videos, research, and other projects.

Available across select ASUS models

The one-year program starts September 7 and applies to selected ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets. Eligible models span the ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, including select 2025 and 2026 models and upcoming 2027 devices.

Customers can redeem the offer exclusively through the MyASUS app. ASUS has published the full list of eligible models and the offer’s terms and conditions on its website.

Check the full list of eligible ASUS laptops

ASUS is also running its No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promotion until September 15, 2026. The promo offers additional deals for students, gamers, and professionals buying select ASUS and ROG devices.

The company’s No. 1 Quality and Service package also includes up to three years of international and local warranty, service access across more than 90 countries, and over 100 ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines. Eligible laptops also come with one year of Local Accidental Damage Protection and up to six free device cleaning claims.

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TECNO MEGABOOK T15 360 unveiled at IFA 2026

Four laptops, three phones, one event

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TECNO is making its MEGABOOK lineup a little more flexible.

At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the uprising tech brand unveils the MEGABOOK T15 360 with two more laptops and three phones tagging along.

One laptop, four modes

The MEGABOOK T15 360 series is the brand’s first laptop lineup with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen display.

By that, it’s more than just a conventional laptop. It can also be a tablet or a portable display via Tent mode or Stand mode. This added feat makes everything more versatile as TECNO’s existing laptops are only limited to the clamshell form factor.

Both models feature a 15.6-inch screen with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As alluded earlier, it’s a touchscreen laptop consisting of 10-point multitouch points. There’s also optional MPP 2.0 active pen support if you want to write or draw directly on the display.

So what’s the difference?

Well, the regular T15 360 gets a Full HD 60Hz panel with 320 nits brightness.

Meanwhile, the Pro version takes it up a notch with a faster 120Hz refresh rate, sharper 2.5K display resolution, full 100% sRGB coverage, and higher 350 nits brightness.

Both laptops come in an all-metal chassis made using CNC machining. The convertible design doesn’t come at the expense of a more conventional laptop build.

Performance uncompromised

TECNO isn’t treating the T15 360 as a lightweight convertible that has to compromise on performance.

You can get up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, paired with an LPDDR5X RAM. The storage is based from PCIe M.2 2280 SSD — with select models having a secondary M.2 slot for utmost expansion.

There’s also a 70Wh battery plus support for a speedy 65W PD GaN charger. Connectivity includes up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside seven built-in ports.

Practical stuff were neither forgotten. There’s a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad, a fingerprint reader underneath its power button, dual speakers with DTS Ultra, a webcam, and dual digital microphones.

TECNO’s OneLeap feature also rounds things out by letting the MEGABOOK work with other TECNO’s smartphones, tablets, and other PCs for cross-device collaboration.

Two more MEGABOOKs

TECNO also brought two other MEGABOOKs to IFA.

The MEGABOOK K15S WCL is the more straightforward option. It uses Intel’s newer Wildcat Lake platform with a 16:10 display, a 70Wh battery, and 65W GaN charging — all in a premium, all-metal body.

Then there’s the MEGABOOK T17 Ultra. Ultra by its name, it goes big with a massive 17.3-inch 16:9 display. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and LPDDR5X memory. It also features a massive 99.99Wh battery and speedy 100W GaN PD fast charging.

Wait! There’s even more…

Beyond laptops, TECNO reveals the true form of its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA 2026.

As announced more than a month ago, this concept uses a redesigned display architecture, internal stacking, structural engineering, and screen packaging to eliminate the physical black border around the display, resulting in what TECNO calls a true 0mm display border.

Beside a phone prototype, there are two consumer-ready products as well.

The POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition combines the POVA series’ performance-focused approach with Tonino Lamborghini’s design language.

It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset alongside TECNO’s custom-made P1 Graphic Chip and a 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling system. Specific details will be announced on September 4, 2026.

Meanwhile, the CAMON Slim 5G focuses on a thinner form factor, measuring just 6.39mm thick.

TECNO says it combines the CAMON line’s imaging features with AI capabilities and artistic colorways. More specifications will be revealed on September 7.

Pricing and Availability

The MEGABOOK T15 360 Series is expected to arrive in Europe by Q4 2026.

Depending on the configuration choice, the MEGABOOK T15 360 will start between EUR 899 ~ EUR 999. The MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro will cost as much as EUR 1099.

No pricing info were announced for the other MEGABOOKs and two phones as of writing.

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