The iPad mini's biggest update in 5 years is expected this fall - here's what we know

ZDNet digest of consumer tech and AI coverage including rumors of a redesigned iPad mini with OLED and a faster chip; reviews of Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds, Dell XPS 16, MSI Cyborg 15, and other hardware; Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model outperforming Anthropic's Fable 5 on a benchmark; air purifier and Blink home-security deals; testing of backup power stations and blood-pressure watches; highlights from iOS 27 and tax-free Apple shopping windows; Google Pixel device protection reopening; expectations for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked; commentary on SaaS resilience to AI; an Anthropic fellowship;