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Treyarch has published its final Black Ops 7 Dev Talk. Design director Kevin Drew said the studio is ready to build something players have never experienced, while co-studio head Yale Miller reviewed a two-year run covering 2024 Black Ops 6 and 2025 Black Ops 7, a run that ended with the franchise recording its weakest United States sales ranking since 2008.

OpenAI has turned off automatic escalation to Thinking for ChatGPT Plus and Pro. Asking the model to think harder no longer changes anything. The stronger answer is still there, but you have to pick the level yourself. Plus accounts also run into a ceiling below the top steps.

Leaked benchmarks for an unreleased Xiaomi 18 Pro reveal specifications for the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and suggest that the performance split may be smaller than expected.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max hides its Face ID hardware under the display for the first time, but testing shows that this has led to an undesirable side effect when the phone is paired with a matte screen protector.

Capcom's TGS 2026 Spotlight brought Mega Man: Dual Override details, a Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen date, Street Fighter 6's Arjun and Resident Evil Switch 2 ports.

Citizen Thailand has unveiled the “Autumn Light” NH9133-01X, a 300-piece regional exclusive featuring a brown fumé dial, rose-gold accents, and an open-heart display revealing its automatic Miyota 8229 movement. The 40mm watch comes with special presentation packaging befitting the limited edition.

Casio is reportedly preparing the CMK-100, a mechanical series said to use a titanium case and a sapphire crystal over a Miyota 8215. Three references are described, on textile, titanium and leather, and no price has been announced.

Denuvo is suing the notorious game pirate known as “Voices38”. The game cracker is well known for circumventing Denuvo’s DRM protection on games once considered impenetrable.

Honor has revealed new details about the Win Tablet ahead of its launch in China. The compact, gaming-focused model is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Casio has confirmed the Oceanus OCW-P3000 for 16 October. The company has revived the Cachalot line with a rotating bezel tied to world time. The titanium and ceramic trio starts at 220,000 yen (~1,409), above the leaked figures, and drops to a 10 bar water resistance.

BenQ has introduced the CP05 collaborative display lineup, consisting of a 55-inch and 75-inch variants. The displays run Android 15 and are powered by an octa-core ARM SoC with 16 GB of RAM.

Aaeon has introduced the MIX-PTLWV1, which happens to be a mini ITX motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 CPU paired with up to a whopping 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM. Being aimed primarily at industrial and enterprise workloads, the motherboard features a rich selection of I/O options.

A modified Switch 2 with a simpler-to-swap battery is surfacing at European stores. Unfortunately, the new Zelda 40th Anniversary console won’t be as straightforward to repair. On the other hand, the revised Nintendo hardware has slightly reduced battery life.

The Oppo K14 was launched in March 2026 with 5G connectivity and a 7,000mAh battery. The company has now introduced the K14 Lite in India as a more affordable 4G alternative.

Spotify is investigating bugs preventing users from following, unfollowing, blocking, or unblocking accounts. The issues coincide with the rollout of a new recommendation-control feature, raising fresh concerns about the platform’s stability.

The Boox Note Mini C has debuted with an 8.52" Kaleido 3 color E Ink display and an eight-core CPU for reading, sketching, and productivity apps. The tablet runs Android 16 and comes with pen support, fingerprint unlock, dual speakers, a microphone, and Smooth Refresh display technology.

Honor's Pad X9b Max tablet is now rolling out internationally with a 13-inch 120Hz LCD and Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor. It has a 10,100mAh battery with 45W charging, up to 6GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage. The tablet runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.

AI’s data-center buildout could triple global e-waste over the next 25 years, according to a new report. The forecast highlights growing concerns about how discarded AI servers and related infrastructure will be repaired, reused or recycled.

There is a divide between Marvel’s Wolverine reviewers on Metacritic and PS Store buyers. Its 77 Metacritic average is less impressive than the marketplace’s 4.84/5.0 rating. Although the PS5 game offers more linear gameplay, its user score is higher than any Insomniac Spider-Man title.

Opus 5 was previously locked behind Claude’s paid plans, but it has now started appearing on free accounts without any announcement from Anthropic. There is no visible way to activate the offer, and its allowance does not follow Claude’s usual five-hour reset.

Casio has unveiled the long-awaited GW-BX5600-1 and GW-BX5600-1A1 in the US, bringing high-contrast MIP displays to its classic G-Shock 5600 design. Both models feature Tough Solar charging, Multiband 6 timekeeping, Bluetooth, and customizable display layouts.

Recently, reports about changes to Xbox Game Pass have been circulating, and they suggest the removal of cloud streaming as well as day-one games. However, that might not be entirely true, as industry insiders point out.

Swiss producer Helvepic unveils Epic Montreux 2027 at Auditorium Stravinski, featuring 2WEI's first full live concert and an international composition competition.

A new leak has suggested that no new Nvidia Rubin GPUs will launch next year. Both Nvidia and AMD are said to reveal their complete arsenal in 2028, barring one RDNA 5 GPU that will break cover next year.

Courtesy of yet another sale on Best Buy, it appears that the Lenovo LOQ Essential gaming laptop can now be purchased with a sizable $650 discount. In fact, the RTX 5060-powered laptops' current price is only $50 higher than its Labor Day sale price.

Xiaomi has released its upgraded TV Stick HD in more countries. Now sold in the Eurozone for under €55, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a faster chipset than its predecessor, as well as Google TV and Dolby Audio support.

The Galaxy S27 series is expected early next year, and while Samsung has not shared any information, leaks and rumors have hinted at some impressive upgrades. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is now said to rework how images are processed for a more natural look.

Asus has finally released one of its latest budget gaming laptops. Available internationally, the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) is a 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a 144 Hz display with a choice of 85 W GPUs. The new laptop offers upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots, too.

Frostpunk 2 is a city builder set in a frozen and post-apocalyptic world. Develop your city, gather resources, and meet the needs of your citizens. But be careful, because they can be ruthless, and you’ll have to make some tough choices.

A new report states that Bose is planning on launching new Sport Open Earbuds that will feature a clip-on style design. These will reportedly be offered in multiple color combinations and feature IP54 dust and water resistance.

While Xiaomi took the cake of the longest-range SUV with its Skynomad series, there is a new long-distance king on the block when it comes to passenger cars. An EREV sedan with an electric powertrain just covered more than 1,800 CLTC miles.

In a recent podcast, serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead and critic Gene Park explained how Xbox can turn things around with the next-gen Xbox Helix. The duo highlighted that Xbox should ensure console exclusives and games specifically optimized for Xbox Helix.

Yoniq has revealed global pricing information for its new dual screen handheld. Rivalling the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite and the Anbernic RG DS range, the Yoniq Duo hopes to distinguish itself from rivals with dual joysticks and stylus support.

ASRock has expanded its gaming monitor portfolio with three new models. These are categorized under its premium Taichi brand and offer VESA DisplayHDR True Black certification, QD-OLED panels, and dual-mode displays.

A renowned leaker of all things Epic Games has got their hands on information about the storefront's upcoming giveaway plans. While Epic Games focuses on this week's free games, u/Meguminshiro has outlined what the storefront has up its sleeve to end September 2026.

In our review, the Vivo X Fold6 delivered impressive benchmark results thanks to its powerful SoC, but the stress tests were aborted. We ran a few more benchmarks using a special app and were surprised by the results.

Xteink’s S4 is a compact 4.3-inch e-reader with Android 11, adjustable front lighting, a larger battery and MagSafe compatibility. However, its China-only launch, undisclosed pricing and uncertain international availability create more questions than answers.

Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Temperature and Humidity Meter 3 Pro adds CO2 monitoring, a larger 3.6-inch display and expanded Mi Home automation via Bluetooth Mesh. The sensor is currently crowdfunding in China for around $17.

Oppo has officially revealed the Watch S2, a lightweight fitness-focused smartwatch featuring personalised fat-burning guidance, upgraded health sensors and up to 10 days of battery life. Launching on September 22 in three colours, the device’s pricing and international availability remain unconfirmed.

Ugreen has unveiled the new Magic E-ink Screen Case for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Available in matching colors, the case adds a secondary display on the back of the phone that can be used to show photos.

GameSir has partnered with Fortnite to launch special edition of two of its mobile controllers. Available in six variants, the controllers are colorful and come with free in-game items.

The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 is now available to purchase. It's a Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure with an 850W PSU and additional USB ports for expanded connectivity. The launch price is $599.99, which makes it a relatively expensive dock.

The Huawei Watch D3 is not the first smartwatch to offer true, cuff-based blood pressure monitoring—and its predecessor, the Huawei Watch D2, remains a compelling rival. In this comparison, we break down the key updates and differences between these two generations.

Microsoft has shared details about its next Surface hardware event. The first of its kind in years, the event will see Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang in attendance. As a result, Microsoft's first Nvidia RTX Spark-based devices are expected to be showcased, including Microsoft's latest attempt at dethroning the MacBook Pro 16.

The Lenovo Yoga Mini with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is currently available with a $320 discount at Best Buy. Featuring a compact 0.65L chassis, it comes with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, plus a generous selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5G Ethernet.

The recently announced Teclast T60 Mini has been released in China. It stands as an affordable tablet with an 8.8-inch display, which should make it have the same form factor as the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. There's a microSD card slot with support for up to a 2TB memory card.

Two highly rated fantasy RPGs from the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 are available together on Steam for $10.66 instead of $59.49 for the first time. Combined, the two games have hundreds of thousands of positive reviews and are both Steam Deck Verified.

Garmin has released the first update for its new Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the update promises to enhance both smartwatches in several areas, including improved battery life for the Fenix 9 Pro.

Onyx Boox has launched the Palma 3, an Android 16 e-reader featuring a 6.13-inch E Ink display, an aluminum frame, and active stylus support. The device is equipped with a 16MP camera for document scanning and a 3,950mAh battery.

Toshiba has updated its Canvio Ready lineup of portable hard drives. The new environment-conscious drives continue to be available in up to 4 TB capacities and boast USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds.