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During IFA we got the chance to go hands-on with the Prestige N16 Flip AI+—MSI's latest laptop featuring NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform with up to 128GB of RAM for gaming, content creation, and local AI workflows. Check out the video to see how this 2-in-1 powerhouse stacks up alongside the beastly Raider 16 MAX and the stylish Crosshair A16 MLG Edition. (Ad)

Invoke Studios is threading a needle: reward D&D veterans without making everyone else feel like they missed the memo. Whether it pays off is another story and fans will need to wait till 2027 to find out.

Garmin may be preparing to expand its line of screenless fitness trackers, as recent app updates have inadvertently teased an upcoming device. References discovered within the Garmin Connect app point to a new model dubbed the CIRQA Smart Band Pro, which could introduce physical buttons and audio capabilities.

Citizen's limited-edition Attesa CC4084-83Z and CC4085-81Z have gone on sale outside Japan, priced at 1,595 pounds in the UK and at $2,295 in the US. Only the Purple Aurora has reached the US, and it ships weeks ahead of Japan's October release.

Konami is reviving the Japan-only PSP title Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3 as Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX, a full remake that will feature modern visuals, more than 3,800 cards, expanded content and online multiplayer. The game will release in early 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time pre-orders are enjoying a steep discount before the November release date. With a coupon code, many Walmart shoppers have reserved the Switch 2 game for $49.99. At $20 off, initial physical copies also boast a textured foil case storing cartridges.

Valve has finally released the SteamVR 2.17 update, which brings a long list of changes and improvements. Its arrival could also be another sign that Valve is finally gearing up to launch the Steam Frame.

Citizen has dated three Citizen L Rainell models for Japan on 8 October, led by the EX1542-52A, a 2,200-piece limited edition fitted with 43 diamonds. The EX1550-54E and EX1553-56X are not new arrivals: both launched internationally back in August.

Amazon has announced the next lineup of games that Prime members can claim at no additional cost through Luna. The lineup includes DOOM Eternal, Botany Manor, and more.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that legal uncertainty could make stablecoin issuers and crypto exchanges hesitant to freeze funds suspected of being linked to illicit activity.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Also available with up to 32 GB of RAM in a choice of five colours, the latest OmniBook 3 16 comes with a choice of processor and display options, too.

Lenovo has released a new 27-inch desktop internationally. Arriving two months earlier than expected, the IdeaCentre AIO 27IWC11 combines a 120 Hz display with 32 GB of RAM, Intel Wildcat Lake processors and a choice of six colour options.

RedMagic is continuing its long-running push for bezel-free and notch-free gaming phones, with RedMagic executive Jiang Chao confirming that the upcoming RedMagic 12 series will use ninth-generation under-display camera technology.

The Witcher: Legacy has raised €12.76 million via crowdfunding, making it one of Gamefound’s most successful campaigns. Scheduled for summer 2027, the TTRPG promises a branching, 50-hour main story and extensive endgame content.

Apple’s new Readiness score will remain exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, despite several older models supporting watchOS 27 and tracking much of the same health data. Apple cites redesigned heart sensors and more frequent measurements as the reasons.

The Doogee Anymoving M1 Pro promises offline navigation, dual-band GPS, extensive fitness tracking and up to 30 days of battery life. However, current availability is limited because all color variants are sold out.

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered toward the $80,000 level before losing momentum, with the cryptocurrency trading around $77,700 after a 1.4% decline over 24 hours. Glassnode analysts now identify the $83,000 to $86,000 region as a major hurdle for Bitcoin, while weak spot-market demand could make the recovery harder to sustain.

A QR code shown on a Switch screen could expose the console to a security breach and data loss. The pairing method is relied on to share albums with smartphones or pilot vehicles in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Nintendo has released firmware 23.0.0 to counter the hack.

Anker has released an upgraded version of its 45W Nano charger with a smart display in the US. Now supporting AVS adaptive charging, the new model can also detect iPhone 18 Pro models for fast, optimized charging.

The Amazfit September OTA Major Update is rolling out to some of the brand’s smartwatches. Also known as firmware version 6.3.25.x, it brings several new features, alongside bug fixes and improvements, to these Balance and Cheetah series wearables.

A new Anker Nano USB-C to USB-C cable has been released in China. This model is cheaper than an earlier product from the brand, with similar features like a dirt-resistant braided outer and support for various charging protocols.

Home Assistant has shared another update for its iOS app. The release brings several new features, alongside a range of fixes and improvements, to users of the smart home automation software.

Vaio has introduced its new T series of 13.3-inch laptops in Japan, with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The laptops feature a 2560 x 1600 touchscreen and a multi-flip design for different usage positions.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra have appeared in a new set of leaked renders. The images offer a closer look at both high-end tablets in multiple color options.

Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP memecoin has suffered a dramatic collapse shortly after launching, falling 97.8% from its early peak as trading activity exposed the token’s extremely thin liquidity. Despite the sharp decline, the foundation behind the project says it is continuing to support $LAPTOP.

Wireless Android debugging is getting a serious speed and reliability upgrade. Google has released ADB Wi-Fi 2.0, a redesigned version of Android Debug Bridge that can deliver connection speeds up to 66% faster while improving automatic connection success rates by 32%.

The HP EliteBook X G2i 14 plays in a completely different weight class than its predecessor - but not actually in terms of weight, but in terms of performance. This is thanks to the new Intel Panther Lake platform.

In a new version of the popular video editing and color grading software, users can integrate Claude or ChatGPT into the editing process, while more than 100 new tools make their debut, including additional LUTs, photo, multicam, shortcut, text, and export options.

A new open-source mod turns PC audio into real-time haptic feedback on Valve’s Steam Controller, allowing users to feel music, dialogue and sound effects through vibrations. The technology could also offer a useful accessibility feature for deaf gamers.

A small e-paper touchscreen in a 6.5-millimeter-thin case, combined with a battery, microphones, and artificial intelligence – with this configuration, the Flowtica Verso AI gadget is designed to offer a range of useful features.

HP has announced the ZGX Fury AI Station - a super high-end workstation PC powered by Nvidia's monstrous GB300 super chip with a Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU.

Nothing is not moving on to the Headphone (2) just yet. Instead, its first over-ear headphones could receive the Pro treatment, complete with a triple-driver system, 10 microphones and studio-tuned audio. The upgrades may also push the price up to $399.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x laptop is available with a massive 49% discount on Lenovo's official US online store, now $25 lesser than its previous discounted price. The laptop sports a 6-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 120 Hz display.

A study by review platform Trustpilot shows that how companies handle returns is a major negative factor in customer ratings. This makes the after-sales process increasingly critical to building brand and customer trust. What does this mean in practice?

It could be so simple: Instead of being confronted with a cookie banner on every website, some even misleading, users could set their cookie preferences, including exceptions, once in their browser and be done with it. But the tracking industry (with Google in front) is pushing back against the European Commission’s proposal. Scientists, NGOs and companies have now joined forces in a coalition calling for the proposal to be implemented.

Chuwi has launched the NeoBook Plus, a larger version of its recently introduced NeoBook laptop. It gets a 15.6-inch display, a numeric keypad and a slightly larger battery, while retaining the same Raptor Lake-U processor and upgradeable memory and storage.

Lenovo has released one of its small form factor (SFF) desktops a month ahead of schedule. Now available in the UK and the Eurozone, the ThinkCentre M75s Gen 6 can be configured with one of six AMD Ryzen processors, 3 TB of storage, 32 GB of RAM and an optional desktop GPU packing 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

The last PC game giveaway has expired, and Epic Games Store is now giving away Luftrausers and Astral Ascent, both of which are well-rated on Steam. These two are worth $34.98 if their retail prices are considered, but they are currently available as free games.

Asus has released a new mini-PC internationally featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite. Combining an 18-core processor with an 80 TOPS NPU, the Ascent QN10 also boasts 2.5 GbE LAN, three USB4 ports and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM.

With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung is changing not only the technology but, above all, the proportions. The wider cover display and the 4:3 main display are designed to make the foldable more practical for everyday use. Our test shows that while the new form factor addresses some of the typical weaknesses of foldable smartphones, it also comes with its own set of compromises.

Using ALMA (the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) and other telescopes, astronomers have studied a binary system located in the constellation of Puppis. And according to their estimates, the two stars became a binary system only recently.

Baseus has unveiled the PicoGo Air AM72, a 7.9mm-thick 5,000mAh magnetic power bank designed specifically for the newly released foldable iPhone. Set to go on sale in November, it supports 15W Qi2 wireless as well as 25W USB-C wired charging for faster top-ups.

Recent Nintendo Direct events didn’t generate much excitement from investors. Even with a Zelda Switch 2 console and a crowded lineup of announced games, Nintendo's stock price declined sharply. Over the two days, shares in Japan fell nearly 9%.

Coros has officially confirmed that a brand-new flagship smartwatch with a titanium case and AMOLED display will be unveiled in a few days. The Coros Pace 4 Pro could feature several exciting upgrades, ranging from an ECG to significantly expanded storage.

IKEA has expanded its smart home portfolio with the release of the Badkruka, a new budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker. In addition to its eye-catching design, the speaker stands out for its versatility, allowing users to pair multiple units or combine them with other compatible IKEA speakers for synchronized multi-room playback or a dedicated stereo setup.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop internationally. Currently available in Europe with a broader release to come, the IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 ships with upgradeable RAM, dual SSD slots and a 400-nit OLED display. The laptop's 60 Wh battery is said to last over 18 hours in official tests, too.

The Apple iPhone’s Camera app has offered very few options so far, leaving photography enthusiasts with little choice but to switch to a third-party app. That will change on Monday, as the update to iOS 27 will bring numerous pro features to Apple’s Camera app.

It turns out Ikea's Skyrim-related announcement was for a Creation for the popular RPG game. Available for PC and Xbox, the creation mod allows players complete a quest to build a Kallax shelf that doubles as a companion that carries and oragnizes all their loot.

Garmin has finally started offering a new stable update to many of its recent high-end smartwatches. The culmination of extensive beta development, the new stable update brings over a dozen new features, changes and improvements to the Fenix E, Fenix 8 and associated smartwatches.

For the first time in three years, the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 are getting a processor that is actually new and more powerful. The Apple S11 is not only based on a significantly more modern architecture but also features a surprising RAM upgrade.