Apple’s foldable may arrive in 2026

APPLE is in talks with Taiwanese suppliers about test-producing foldable iPhones, with plans to begin mass production in India and launch the device in 2026, according to Nikkei. The company reportedly aims to produce around 95 million iPhones in its 2026 lineup, up over 10% from this year. Sources told Nikkei that Apple sees the introduction of a foldable model as important for meeting these production targets.

Suppliers are considering a site in China’s Taiwan for a pilot production line to test equipment and manufacturing processes. If successful, the manufacturing process would be replicated in India for larger-scale output.

Flying car collision

AT least one passenger was injured when two electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) developed by the flying car unit of Xpeng Motors collided with each other during a rehearsal for the Changchun air show. The injured passenger was taken to a nearby hospital and is not in any danger.

Xpeng Aeroht confirmed Tuesday that the accident was caused due to insufficient flight distance of the two vehicles. One landed safely, while the other caught fire upon landing. Video footage showed smoke and firetrucks at the scene, with authorities now investigating the cause.

Meta unveils smart glasses

META has introduced its first consumer smart glasses with a built-in display, the US$799 Meta Ray-Ban Display, at its developer conference in Menlo Park.

The glasses feature a digital display controlled by hand gestures through an EMG-equipped wristband and will be available in the U.S. starting Sept. 30. Meta also announced the US$499 Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, designed for athletes, which launch Oct. 21, and the US$379 Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), which is now available. The Oakley Meta Vanguard offers a wraparound design, up to nine hours of battery life, 3K video recording, and integration with Garmin fitness watches.

Amazon has agentic AI tool

AMAZON has introduced agentic AI features for its Seller Assistant tool, aiming to automate and enhance how sellers operate on its platform.

The updated Seller Assistant, built on Amazon Bedrock and using models from Anthropic Claude, is beginning to offer proactive support, such as inventory optimization, account health monitoring, and regulatory compliance alerts. Amazon said the tool can recommend actions like marking down slow-moving products or adjusting inventory to avoid long-term storage fees. The AI also analyzes demand patterns and provides shipment recommendations.