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A new report from Wired says OpenAI plans to launch a TikTok alternative that only allows AI-generated videos. It will use Sora 2 and allow users to upload their likeness to use in videos.

Xiaomi is edging closer to releasing the stable HyperOS 3 update for at least 14 devices, including the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, and Redmi K80. The company has begun rolling out stable beta builds to testers, indicating a wider rollout could be just around the corner.

Stranded: Alien Dawn's price has been slashed by 60% on Steam. The offer is valid until October 7.

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope, and Hubble Space Telescope are combined to produce an eye-catching view of a young neighbor, Westerlund 1. The image could help astronomers understand more about star formation in the region.

More and more users of the Samsung Galaxy Ring are complaining about battery problems. At least one user was even forced to miss his flight with a trip to the emergency room in order to have a Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery removed – a problem that can be potentially very dangerous.

Vivo is expected to unveil a new mid-range smartphone soon, the V60e, which can now been seen in a video. The Vivo V60e is expected to offer unusual features for its class, including a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP selfie camera and a 6,500 mAh battery.

Jonathan Ive, formerly head of design at Apple, left the company in 2019. Now, with the support of his design studio LoveFrom, the designer has developed a lantern that reinterprets the classic design of a sailing lantern.

Featuring a resolution of 105 effective megapixels together with high frame rate of up to 112 fps, the Sony IMX927 CMOS sensor aims to surpass the competition. The sensor comes in both monochrome and color variants.

The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice generation and asset creation to limit budgets.

Competition among AI providers is intensifying dramatically. According to Gartner, GenAI will become a standard feature of every software offering in the next 36 months. As market growth for these models expected to reach 149.8% by 2025, spending is rapidly shifting toward AI-based solutions. Tech providers must reposition themselves or risk quickly losing out in the AI ​​race.

Electronic Arts has just announced the launch of the new Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite "EA Sports FC" and High Elite "EA Sports FC" boots, which are now available both via EA Sports FC 26 and in real life.

A significant portion of the marketing budget appears to be going toward the creation of professional teaser posters and videos for the upcoming launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship, the OnePlus 15, which is expected globally soon. In this context, an unboxing video reveals the model from various angles.

The Steam Autumn Sale has officially kicked off, bringing great deals for PC gamers. And right now, you can find several games listed for just $5 or less, including popular open-world titles like Far Cry 4.

Smart rings are one of the fastest-growing wearable segments, partly thanks to increasing innovation. A Detroit-based company aims to develop a device called "Bond Ring", which is the first of its kind to generate energy from body heat and supposedly never needs to be charged. Whether such a ring will ever make it to market is highly doubtful, however.

Scientists have just solved the mystery surrounding satellites that suddenly stopped working. And their work could help improve these devices in the years to come.

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. With the UK excluded from Microsoft’s free Extended Security Updates (ESU), new research from Panasonic TOUGHBOOK highlights widespread concerns among UK businesses about ransomware, compliance, and rising security costs. Industry experts warn that delaying migration to Windows 11 could leave organisations dangerously exposed.

A new build of Edge has suggested that Microsoft could allow default search engine and default browser to be used in the Windows Search box. This functionality is already available in the EEA but may reach other users as well.

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is quickly expanding in a new region, logging over one million km within days of launch. The EV maker, however, insists that FSD remains a Level 2 driver-assist requiring constant driver attention.

Pre-orders for the UltraFine 32U990A are finally set to open in some markets. While US pre-orders will commence on September 30, the Eurozone will not receive LG's new 6K and Thunderbolt 5-equipped monitor until mid-October, albeit with a healthy launch discount thrown in for good measure.

The NucBox M2 Pro S is a compact mini-PC packed full of ports and expansion options. Available for less than $300 at launch, GMKtec's latest mini-PC can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage from the factory too.

More footage showcasing the rumoured Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold ahead of its official launch. Potentially offering 100x camera zoom and built-in DeX, the Galaxy Z TriFold could deliver camera and multitasking innovations that the current Galaxy Z Fold7 lacks.

A Redditor who might have been a victim of Amazon mail fraud earlier has finally been made whole thanks to the ecommerce giant 'unbricking' the situation after due diligence.

The 2025 Steam Autumn Sale is now live, offering discounts on hundreds of games. We've selected a handful of titles that are worth picking up, and they're available for just under $10.

Grand Seiko has revealed a new limited edition model: the Spring Drive U.F.A SLGB005. This timepiece has a textured dial, protected by sapphire glass, and surrounded by Ever-Brilliant Steel casing. Plus, it is marketed as an Ultra Fine Accuracy (U.F.A.) model with 10 bar water resistance.

SwitchBot has introduced the Smart Video Doorbell for the CA, UK, and EU markets. The company’s new video doorbell is equipped with 2K resolution and offers color night vision as well as a 165° wide-angle view. On top of that, it comes with AI-powered detection, which is capable of identifying motion, people, pets, and vehicles.

Casio has released two new hybrid G-Shock watches in Japan. These smaller timepieces are radio-controlled with support for world time, and they also offer Tough Solar charging technology. Plus, the BGA-1100DC-1A and BGA-1100DC-5A watches have muted colors and a metal bezel.

The Open Printer features a modular and highly repairable design, and while it uses the popular HP 63 cartridges, it lacks DRM blocks that lock out third-party cartridges. It also allows printing on paper rolls, so you can either use the in-built cutter to make A4 sheets, or print longer items like banners. The Open Printer will be launched via a crowdfunding campaign soon.

OnePlus has announced that its next flagship, the OnePlus 15, will launch globally in a new dune-coloured “Sand Storm” edition. The model introduces aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) coating on the middle frame and camera deco, paired with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

Copies of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 are already out in the wild, with multiple gamers posting their loot even as the official launch date of Oct 2 holds for most physical and digital preorders alike.

Roborock has launched a new model in China: the P20 Living Water Edition (machine translated). This robot vacuum and mop is the first from the brand to feature a roller mop rather than rotating mop heads. It also offers relatively strong suction power and comes with a self-cleaning docking station.

In Title_Pending, you play a game tester trapped in an unfinished video game – and Steam players seem to love it. For the first time, it's available at a massive 90% discount until September 30, bringing the price to just about $1.

At the Los Angeles Comic Con, Dan Houser revealed the best games he's ever worked on. And against all odds, it wasn't GTA V, a title that has left its mark on millions of gamers around the world.

Apple has launched its Foundation Models framework with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, enabling apps like SmartGym, Stoic, CellWalk, and VLLO to add new on-device AI features.

The plot twist, which brought into focus the 'Nazi leanings' of the emote, seems to have even caught game developer and publisher Epic Games by surprise.

A known leaker has shared specifications for the OnePlus 15, some of which are new while some have been reiterated. The phone is expected to be unveiled in China on October 27 at a lower price than its predecessor.

8BitDo has finally started offering the Pro 3 in a rumoured fourth colour option. Perhaps even more vibrant than expected, the new version ships with a colour-matched dock and 2.4 GHz USB connector too.

A new Amazfit software update, version 3.24.6.2, has been reported by users of the Balance 2 smartwatch. The release is said to bring support for a running accessory and improvements for those who also use the brand’s Helio Strap. Plus, the company has tackled an issue linked to the new BioCharge feature.

Philips Hue has released a new collection of smart lighting effects. Appearing after a recent app update, though not acknowledged in the change log, the range includes many new fall-themed color schemes. Plus, there is a 24-hour scene which will automatically adjust throughout the day.

After an announcement at CES 2025, Hyperkin has begun accepting pe-orders for its The Competitor wired controller for Xbox. Available in only two colors for now, the controller has a segmented D-pad and symmetrical Hall Effect thumbsticks like a PS5 DualSense controller.

The 37-second Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter teaser trailer offers a small glimpse at what Gearbox promises will be a content-loaded pipeline for Borderlands 4 in coming days.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch is receiving another update. The software version 2.4.2.1 release brings improvements to integrations with two training-related apps. Plus, this update also includes two bug fixes alongside a change to the way in which users must end workouts going forward.

EA is set to leave Wall Street in a record-shattering $55 billion all-cash takeover by a global investor consortium. The landmark deal promises to reshape the gaming industry, keeping iconic franchises like FIFA, Battlefield, and The Sims under private control — and putting Electronic Arts at the center of the industry's biggest-ever buyout.

As many as 5 Lego titles have been potentially confirmed, thanks to a banner being displayed early last week at the Zurich Pop Con, even as an official statement has yet to be made on the matter.

The precursor to the Xiaomi Poco F8 has turned up on Geekbench across several early benchmark listings. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Xiaomi Redmi K90 outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra even at this early stage in part thanks to also containing 16 GB of RAM.

According to the Polish site PPE, a revised PS5 Pro model with improved power efficiency will soon reach stores. The same leak includes news about a new PS5 controller known as the DualSense V3. This accessory would allow gamers to extend playtime with replaceable battery packs.

Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to the entire Galaxy S23 series, including the FE model. This major system overhaul brings a revamped DeX experience, enhanced security, and smarter productivity tools.

One year in a house. A computer, but no internet. Which three games would help a gamer get through it? That’s the question sparking a lively discussion on Reddit. The thread carries a touch of nostalgia, but it also reads like an unofficial list of Reddit’s most enduring games.

Anker has released another new accessory in the US: the Prime Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad). It is a Qi2 certified charger, with TEC active cooling technology, and is designed to fix to your car’s air vents. Plus, the charging accessory launches with an introductory offer.

The BatleXP Flip is a clamshell handheld aimed at playing retro games up to and including titles from the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation Portable catalogues. Available for under $75 in a choice of two colours, the BatleXP Flip is a dead-ringer for an Anbernic handheld, just like the BatleXP G350 before it.

Qualcomm has revealed some benchmarks for the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100. It can match Apple's M4 series in CPU performance but falls off when it comes to GPU performance.