{
  "id": 6887510,
  "title": "ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Apple's iPhone Duo debut to Sonos' best compact speaker yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/icymi-the-7-biggest-tech-stories-of-the-week-from-apples-iphone-duo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-7-biggest-tech-stories-of-the-week-from-apples-iphone-duo-debut-to-sonos-best-compact-speaker-yet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. LG suffered another privacy scandal with claims its TVs can record audio even when screens are off. An investigation by Gamers Nexus and security researchers found this to be true, though LG denied the allegations.\n2. A new \"brain wearable\" called Atlas 1.0 was released, tracking brain patterns and stress levels behind the ear. However, it quickly sold out its initial batch.\n3. Sonos unveiled the Beam Ultra, a more affordable soundbar with 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos audio from nine built-in speakers. Reviews praise its immersive sound and impressive speaker placement.\n4. Nintendo held two Direct livestreams, one focusing on the Legend of Zelda series' 40th anniversary and the other on general Switch software updates. Highlights included the first look at an Ocarina of Time remake and free content updates for Metroid and Mario Kart World.\n5. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro joined the lineup, alongside two new Apple Watches and AirPods 5. While the phones took center stage, some minor upgrades to watch face software were announced as well.",
  "summary": "We're looking back over the last week to pick out the most important stories published on TechRadar.",
  "key_points": [
    "LG's TVs secretly record audio when off, sparking privacy scandal",
    "Atlas 1.0 brain wearable sold out after debut, tracks stress levels",
    "Sonos Beam Ultra offers immersive 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound at lower price"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The latest tech developments reveal growing concerns over device privacy, as LG faces allegations of unauthorized audio recording, while new product releases showcase advancements in audio technology and wearable design.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple Store goes down as iPhone 18 Pro preorders loom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/apple-store-goes-down-as-iphone-18-pro-preorders-loom",
        "published": "2026-09-12T10:50:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro preorders are live at T-Mobile with up to $1,200 off in savings — yep, enough to get a device included",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/apple-iphone-18-pro-preorders-are-live-at-t-mobile-with-up-to-1-200",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:35:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Spec sheets show Apple's C2 modem is used in iPhone Duo and 18 Pro worldwide, and in iPhone 18 Pro Max everywhere except the US, where it likely uses Qualcomm (Joe Rossignol/MacRumors)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/spec-sheets-show-apples-c2-modem-is-used-in-iphone-duo-and-18-pro",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:50:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/cheap-iphone-deal-warning-over-scam-sites-selling-latest-apple-mobiles",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}