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Hardware Retailing’s Dec. 9 Hot Products roundup features seven items, from USB outlets and hand tools to a car-top cargo bag and lubricant.

Houzz’s Q4 2026 barometer reports a construction rebound and stronger expectations, while fuel costs and cautious clients continue to weigh on firms.

Honda has announced four commercial 58V lawn tools for spring 2027, with listed specifications and prices. Hands-on performance remains untested.

Apple announced HomeView, Home Collection devices, HomePod Mini 2 and Apple TV 4K at its Welcome Home event.

Apple’s October 13 Welcome Home event is expected to focus on a smart home hub, homeOS and refreshed HomePod Mini and Apple TV devices.

Apple announced an Oct. 13 event in New York with the tagline “Welcome home.” Smart-home devices are rumored, but no products have been confirmed.

Wausau Supply announced a 260,000-square-foot West Branch facility, an investment of at least $41 million expected to add 92 jobs.

Ace, Target and Walmart have scheduled fall promotions around Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, with offers running Oct. 5-11, 2026.

A CNET writer’s months-long test found Gemini most accurate overall, while Alexa gave more detail and Siri showed occasional temperature errors.

Search and coverage interest is rising around “Tools of the Day – 9/28/26,” but the cause of the spike is unconfirmed.