October 2025 Tech Releases: What's Landing This Month
October is shaping up to be one of the busiest months in tech this year. From AI-powered wearables to powerful workstation upgrades, here's your rundown of what's hitting the market — and what it means for professionals.
Meta Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses Go Mainstream
Meta just launched the Ray-Ban Display glasses at $799, featuring an in-lens heads-up display controlled by the included Meta Neural Band. Using electromyography (EMG), the wristband detects finger movements through muscle activation, letting you navigate the interface with subtle gestures.
Key features:
In-lens display for messages, navigation, and translations
Live captioning and real-time language translation
12MP camera with 3X zoom and viewfinder on display
Up to 6 hours mixed-use battery life, 30 hours total with charging case
Available now in select US stores; UK, Canada, France, and Italy in early 2026
The verdict: First-generation tech with some rough edges, but the neural band control is genuinely impressive. Could be a game-changer for field work, international business travel, or any scenario where pulling out your phone isn't practical.
Apple's October Event (Expected Late October)
While not officially confirmed, Apple typically holds a second fall event, and this year looks promising for professionals:
Rumored announcements:
iPad Pro with M5 chip: Substantial CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance gains
Vision Pro M5 upgrade: Better performance and battery life for the AR/VR headset
MacBook Pro refresh: Possible M5 models, though some variants may wait until early 2026
Apple TV (7th gen): A17 Pro chip with Apple Intelligence support
AirTag 2: Improved anti-tamper design and 3x the tracking range
HomePod mini refresh: S9 or S10 chip with enhanced Siri integration
What matters for pros: If you've been holding off on the MacBook Pro or iPad Pro, the M5 updates could deliver significant performance improvements for demanding workflows like video editing, 3D rendering, and AI workloads.
NVIDIA RTX 50 SUPER Series
NVIDIA is expected to unveil refreshed "Super" versions of its RTX 50-series GPUs this month:
RTX 5080 SUPER
RTX 5070 SUPER
RTX 5070 Ti SUPER
These should offer noticeable performance improvements while current models get discounted — potentially the perfect time to upgrade workstations or recommend GPU refreshes to clients.
Lenovo's Glacier White ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
While it launched in China over the summer as "Moonlight White," the stunning Glacier White finish for the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition is rolling out to select markets starting this month at €1,619 (14-inch) and €1,759 (15-inch).
Specs highlight:
Intel Lunar Lake processors (Core Ultra 7 258V / Core Ultra 9 288V)
48 TOPS NPU for on-device AI performance
14" or 15" 2.8K OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate
Up to 32GB RAM, 2TB storage
Special coating to minimize discoloration on the white finish
This is Lenovo's first-ever white ThinkPad — a bold design evolution for the traditionally conservative lineup.
What's On Your Radar?
With so much launching this month, what are you most excited about? Are you eyeing the Meta glasses for field work? Waiting for Apple's M5 announcements? Planning GPU upgrades?
Drop your thoughts below — let's discuss what's actually worth the upgrade and what's just hype.
