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A clearer picture of why Sony abandoned a Hideo Kojima project is emerging. A Bloomberg article claims that spiraling budgets and missed deadlines prompted PlayStation to drop Physint. After embracing PS5 exclusive games, the lack of an SIE-published PC version would also have hurt revenue.

Professor Layton and the Curious Village is getting a remake for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC in 2027, marking the mainline series’ PlayStation debut. The updated puzzle adventure will feature redesigned characters and environments, high-resolution animations and a wider presentation.

Lenovo has released a new budget LOQ gaming PC internationally. Arriving two months earlier than expected, the LOQ 17IRH11 can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 1.5 TB of storage. Pricing is significantly higher in the Eurozone than Lenovo had planned, though.

The iPhone Duo will go on sale starting October 30 with a starting price of $1,999. It is believed that Apple is paying about 12.5% of this price to Samsung for each iPhone Duo folding panel.

Garmin has just released a major software update to several of its older flagship smartwatches. Nonetheless, it has already returned with a new update for the same wearables, with promises of fresh improvements.

Apple’s iPhone Duo is forecast to ship 5 million units and capture nearly 25% of the global foldable smartphone market in 2026, putting it alongside Huawei and behind Samsung. Its strong debut could mask broader weakness, as rising component costs are expected to drive Android foldable shipments down by more than 20%.

Marvel’s Wolverine currently has a Metacritic score of 78, making it Insomniac Games’ lowest-rated original release since 2016. Critics cite repetitive action, restrictive linear environments and an underwhelming story ahead of the PS5 exclusive’s September 15 launch.

Lenovo has revealed the Prima Series, a new lineup of entry-level laptops for everyday productivity. First up is a 14-inch model with Intel Wildcat Lake processors and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Strategy CEO Phong Le has used the rising price of a Chipotle burrito to illustrate the difference between holding U.S. dollars and holding Bitcoin (BTC), arguing that the cryptocurrency has dramatically increased purchasing power when measured against everyday goods.

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.

New evidence that Google is preparing to release a new smartwatch has emerged online. Arriving after pictures of the unnamed fitness tracker surfaced in August, the regulatory filing indicates that the device supports GPS and runs Wear OS, rather than a lightweight alternative.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo bring a genuine jump in wired charging speeds at long last. As usual, however, Apple has found a way to pay extra for the new feature.

Garmin is now offering a major new stable update to one of its high-end smartwatches. Missing from the company's initial rollout, the Enduro 3 has received multiple new features, numerous bug fixes and several other improvements.

Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 3 Classic Edition and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027. These ports will bring the landmark tropical open-world shooter and its neon-soaked, 1980s sci-fi standalone expansion to Nintendo's next-generation console.

WARDOGS launched into Early Access on September 10 and is already generating plenty of discussion. Many players seem quite impressed with the shooter itself – yet its Steam reviews are currently rather mixed.

Amazon has cut the Citizen Nighthawk CA0295-58E to $371.25. That 35% badge is measured against the watch's all-time high, but the price is still about 13% under its 90-day average. It's still nowhere near the all-time low of $179.99 from 2019.

Samsung has recruited a real estate agent named Tim Cook to promote the Galaxy Z Fold8 in a playful campaign timed with Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo. The ad lets Samsung poke fun at Apple while highlighting its longer history in the foldable smartphone segment.

Retroid has announced the launch and shipping dates for the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite dual-screen handhelds. The Android-powered devices will be available to purchase on the same day, but shipping dates differ by up to a month.

Anthropic released a threat report revealing that working scientists used its Claude AI models to assist in potential biological weapons research. Intercepted queries included grant writing for gain-of-function research on the chikungunya virus and bird flu alongside attempts to optimize venom toxins.

Smart homes have become very good at adding intelligence one device at a time. The problem is that data, computing, and control inside the home still operate in silos. That is the problem UGREEN is trying to address with HomeAgent.

Bandai Namco releases the Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC and Version 2.0 update. Discover the Forsaken World, playable Jadwiga, boss trials, and new Legacy shader.

With Into the Breach, a genuine turn-based strategy hit is currently available at its lowest price in more than a year. On Steam, the strategy game is 80% off until September 18 and costs just $2.99.

Tesla has enabled Cybertruck PowerShare integration with its Powerwall panels, allowing the truck’s 123 kWh battery to extend emergency home backup. The feature adds runtime rather than output, retaining an 11.5 kW system cap.

Sniper Elite 4 puts players in the role of a World War II sniper, combining open mission areas with stealth and comparatively realistic ballistics. On Steam, the title is 90% off until September 17 and available for $5.99.

Nintendo has announced a new sale that will commence this weekend. While it says it is a way of thanking its customers, it has admitted that the sale is also due to refunds it received from the illegal tariff that was imposed by the US government.

The iQOO 16 has been revealed, and while the latest teasers don't give much in terms of specs, they have showcased the redesigned camera island of the upcoming OnePlus 16 rival. It's set to launch in September 2026 in China.

Stuttering, crashes and long loading times tanked Borderlands 4's Steam reviews. Right now, anyone can find out for free how well the looter shooter runs on their own PC these days.

XMG has unveiled 2026 refreshes of its 16-inch Apex 16 and Pro 16 VE laptops. Compared with the 2025 models, the new variants feature an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 12GB of VRAM and minor cooling improvements.

Welcome to Elderfield combines the cozy country life of Stardew Valley with Lovecraftian horror and tactical combat à la Darkest Dungeon. The unusual farming RPG has just launched on Steam and already holds a 97% positive rating.

SpaceX warns in its Starlink satellite Internet terms of service that 'excessive' users will be penalized by throttling their connection. That Starlink data cap threshold seems to have been 5 TB of monthly downloads.

With the new EliteBook X G2i 14, HP has introduced a completely new keyboard design for this premium business laptop. After our review, we can say that HP made the right choice - hopefully, this design is coming to all HP EliteBook laptops soon.

Samsung is pushing the price of its premium foldable phone to new heights. The new flagship model, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, now carries a suggested retail price over $2,000. But who might find it worth the high price? We’ll take a closer look at our review results.

The Starlink Router 4's PoE compatibility makes wiring a NAS box or mesh extenders tucked in awkward corners of the house easier. All those peak Wi-Fi 7 speeds, however, are dependent on SpaceX's gigabit satellite constellation launch.

Despite opposition from local politicians and law enforcement, the planned advertising campaign for GTA 6 is beginning to take shape. The Miami Beach City Commission has approved the proposed promotional measures by a narrow 4–3 vote.

Is the latest foldable phone just a marketing ploy by Samsung and a response to the upcoming Apple iPhone Ultra? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra doesn’t really deserve the name “Ultra", despite its titanium hinge and the fantastic 8-inch OLED display - yet it is still one of the best foldable phones of 2026.

Google released the Gemini app for Windows on Thursday. Alt + Space opens a chat window on top of whatever app is in front, the download is free and it needs Windows 10 or later. The launch post advertises the Spark agent. Google's own help pages exclude Spark from the European Economic Area and leave the Windows app off the list of supported surfaces.

Imminent flagship chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek have now been spotted on the newest version of Geekbench ahead of their respective debuts. Qualcomm's SoC, tipped to be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, appears to have a lead over MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro.

A new report has now revealed potential pricing information for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 series across the Eurozone. As is becoming the norm, price hikes are expected, with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra claimed to start at €200 more than its predecessor.

The new OWC USB4 Hub is a compact alternative to a full-sized dock, offering five downstream connections for displays, external storage, and other accessories. It supports up to 40Gbps of total bandwidth, HDMI 2.1, and 81W laptop charging.

Seiko’s India-exclusive Prospex HBB005K1 channels the Indian tiger through an amber textured dial, black ceramic bezel, and orange accents. Limited to just 1,000 pieces, the 43.8mm automatic diver offers 200-meter water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and an additional silicone strap.

Modders have seemingly unlocked DLSS Multi-Frame Generation for RTX 3000 “Ampere”-based GPUs. This achievement casts doubt on NVIDIA’s repeated claim that the feature was exclusive to the RTX 5000 “Blackwell” series because of its hardware requirements.

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.