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The Hasselblad X2D gains faster autofocus, a new feature from the more modern X2D II, and even access to the classic game Doom through unofficial firmware modifications. These firmware modifications show that Hasselblad is nowhere near tapping the full potential of the expensive medium-format camera.

The Casio BGA-20K watches have been launched in Japan. This model has an unusual face detail on the dial and comes with interchangeable accessories.

Microsoft has launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer workstation built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. It packs 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage.

A new Garmin smartwatch update, beta version 16.06, is currently rolling out. This release brings a bug fix to the Instinct 3 and related wearables, with a new feature also listed in the change log.

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Search into a system control hub, allowing users to perform thousands of actions with simple commands. The redesigned Search also brings deeper Copilot integration, smarter results and a faster interface, with testing now as part of the Windows Insiders.

Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.

AMD is working on bringing official FSR 4 support to current APUs as well as new APUs by the end of the year. The report cites AMD’s Jack Huynh and states that this will be a special version of FSR 4.

Microsoft once again offers its Surface Laptop 15 for business customers with Intel processors - including the powerful Core Ultra X chips, which outperform their ARM rivals in graphics performance as well as battery life.

Researchers have created an AI system called Brain-IT that analyzes fMRI scans and uses them to reconstruct images the test subject was looking at. A comparison of the images shows just how surprisingly well it works.

Segway unveiled two new electric scooter models on October 7: the off-road-capable Segway E-Kickscooter ZT3 MAX and the long-range Segway E-Kickscooter Ninebot MAX G3 Pro. At the same time, the manufacturer is aiming for greater transparency and has tightened its “range at top speed” testing mode.

With its large silicon-carbon battery, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G promises tremendous endurance on paper. But how efficiently does Xiaomi’s Android phone perform in everyday use? Our Wi-Fi battery test provides the answer.

Huawei has bragged that it was able to wean off American technology, from chips to software. The process is gradual, though, and Huawei acknowledges challenges before the global export of its processors and operating system.

Jaguar yesterday celebrated the world premiere of its Type 01 EV in New York. The new electric flagship is the first model following an aggressive brand relaunch and boldly pushes the design envelope with an extremely radical look. It is intended to usher Jaguar into its “all-electric future.”

A newly published interview with Rob Nelson has shed light on some of the systems in GTA 6 that will make the world feel real. A lot of the mechanics were inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2, including NPC interactions, appearance changes, and more.

Located in our Milky Way, a star is consuming a companion brown dwarf and accreting matter from it. And according to estimates made by astronomers, this phenomenon could still last for several billion years.

Microsoft has announced the first Xbox Game Pass lineup for October 2026. The list includes Battlefield 6, Beyond These Stars, Forever Ago, and more.

Interest in Gears of War: E-Day built as its release date unfolded. Peak concurrent Steam player counts reached over 31,000, easily beating earlier entries in the series. Sales of the Xbox console exclusive also impress both on Valve’s marketplace and physical storefronts.

Tesla is now enabling Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y as well. This allows these vehicles to supply power from their batteries to a home during a power outage—similar to a stationary home energy storage system. However, there are some important limitations.

Capcom had previously stated that they were focusing on Resident Evil Veronica, which meant that the story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem was on the back burner. Now, a writer for the game has shared some details about the upcoming DLC, but a release date is still unclear.

Apple is now accepting apps for the iPhone Duo in the App Store. Apps that have not been adapted will appear with black borders on the large folding display, and screenshots for the foldable will be mandatory starting in April 2027. Here's what developers need to do now and what this means for buyers.

Apple has accused OpenAI of violating court rules in a dispute over allegedly leaked trade secrets. Ahead of the October 14 preliminary injunction hearing, the dispute centers on deleted data, expert reports and what evidence the court will consider.

The upcoming iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, apparently mimics a lot of the functionality that Apple had heretofore reserved for its iPad tablet line. While the iPhone Duo is not cheap, this could cannibalize some iPad sales.

A US federal judge has ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest in its patent dispute with Masimo. Combined with the jury's $634 million damages award, the total rises to roughly $818 million for a patent that expired in 2022.

Google is showcasing its new AI model called EmbeddingGemma 2 in an experimental Mac app. AI Edge Foresight listens to meetings, turns bullet points into complete notes and answers questions, with all data staying on the device. The model is available under the Apache 2.0 license and can be freely integrated into other apps.

Google has unveiled its Nano Banana 2.1 image model. In Google's own tests, it reportedly outperforms both its predecessor and the Pro model, with improvements to editing specific parts of an image and maintaining people's appearance across multiple editing steps. For developers, the price per image drops by roughly half, although input costs are higher.

The second-generation Apple iPhone Air is set to receive even more upgrades than previously expected. According to the latest rumors, the flagship smartphone will be even thinner, but will still feature a larger battery, as Apple is reportedly opting for a battery with higher energy density.

The Retro Song Bird is a new device that can play, stream and back up game music directly from original Game Boy cartridges. Beyond audio playback, it also supports ROM backups, includes an emulator for playing games in a browser, and offers an alarm clock function and more.

Pokémon Center has switched its exclusive Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box to invite-only access, sending unique single-use purchase links to selected newsletter subscribers from 5 October. The box launched at $59.99 with 11 booster packs and two N’s Zekrom promo cards, one of them stamped, and sold out during pre-orders.

The Poco F9 Ultra aims to finally establish itself in the high-end segment. To that end, it features a massive battery, an extremely bright display, powerful speakers, and high-end performance. At the same time, the price has risen by about a third compared to its predecessor. Our review shows that, while Poco has made significant technical improvements, it has also taken some surprising steps backward.

Sapphire is marking its 25th anniversary with a high-end gaming hardware giveaway headlined by a Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink Edition and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The prize bundle also includes an X870E motherboard, gaming headset and Sapphire merchandise.

Amazon claims to have solved one of the biggest problems with smart door locks, as the new Ring Smart Lock can be unlocked even when its battery is depleted. All you need to do is turn a wheel, which temporarily supplies the lock with power.

Amazon has discounted the newly released Anker MagGo 2 Pro power bank to $87.99 (20% off) as part of its Prime Big Deal Days sale. Compared to the older model, it offers faster 45W USB-C and 25W Qi2 wireless charging, plus a built-in cooling fan to help keep temperatures down.

MagicX has shared more details of its Mini Dream handheld. In its latest update about the handheld, the manufacturer has revealed key specs and the price of one of the Android variants of the device.

Forza Horizon 6 could arrive on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, according to a new Dealabs report. The leak also points to a physical PS5 edition launching alongside the digital release.

The latest expansion card from Minisforum adds not only four fast M.2 SSDs to a desktop computer, but also two particularly fast ports, including OCuLink, allowing external storage to be connected as well.

The launch of the long-awaited Fujifilm X-T6 is finally drawing closer, with a reliable source revealing details of the launch timeline for the first time. The camera is expected to feature a number of significant design changes as well as upgrades such as a larger battery and improved AI autofocus.

Intel's Raptor Lake architecture could return yet again under the Core 2000HX banner. Leaker Golden Pig Upgrade says the Raptor Lake Next chips will target HX-class laptops, while Intel's newer Nova Lake-HX processors are expected to use Core Ultra 4000-series branding.

Prodigal takes plenty of gameplay inspiration from classic Zelda adventures, but adds enough ideas of its own with a more personal story, a lively game world and light dating-sim elements to avoid feeling like a mere clone. The indie RPG is 91% off on Steam for the first time and costs just $1.34 until October 8.

Casio has finally listed the fourth Hotei G-Shock as the GM-5600HT26-1JR at ¥36,300, with a December 2026 release. Preorders through Hotei's own store open in two windows from 14 October, and the metal-bezel GM-5600 base wears a grey Guitarhythm pattern.

With more than 70 weapons, fast-paced gunfights and plenty of loot, Shadow Warrior 2 plays like a wild mix of Doom and Borderlands. The shooter is currently 90% off on Steam and available for $2.99 until October 8.

The world's smallest full-frame camera is set to get a successor soon. Rumors have already revealed many of the mini camera's key specifications, which apparently include a built-in electronic viewfinder despite its extremely compact dimensions.

A reliable source has shared the first video footage of DJI's upcoming Neo 3 drone. Confirming recent leaks, the footage also shows the rumoured RC Mini remote control and the various ways in which the Neo 3 differs from the existing Neo 2 FPV drone.

AION 2 is off to a strong start with nearly 400,000 concurrent Steam players. Its reviews, however, paint a different picture.

AR glasses with 120 Hz, 1,050-nit Micro-OLED displays that promise to offer some of the more exciting features of Apple Vision Pro at a drastically lower price – the Xreal Aura is now on sale, taking on the Meta VR Glasses.

Garmin has delivered a new update to some of its cheaper mid-range smartwatches. Replacing recent major firmware releases, the new update should improve the Venu 4 and Vivoactive 6 in multiple aspects.

HP has started selling a new 16-inch workstation laptop with up to 128 GB of RAM. Also featuring an optional 120 Hz display, the ZBook Ultra G3a also leverages AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, all within a sub-2 kg chassis.

Lenovo has released one of its new 15-inch laptops in more countries. Now sold in the US and Canada, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IWC11 combines a 120 Hz display with up to 19 hours of battery life thanks to Intel's power-efficient Wildcat Lake architecture.

A high-end Garmin smartwatch has received a global update. Rolling out with multiple improvements, the new update promises to address several outstanding issues for the Venu X1 found in recent stable software releases.

At first glance, Growth looks like a relaxing cozy game with its calm presentation, but it combines exploration of its hex-based worlds with increasingly challenging strategy and resource management. The indie game is 90% off on Steam for the first time and costs just $0.99 until October 8.

Asus has introduced the NUC 14 Essential Fanless, a passively cooled mini PC designed for silent, low-maintenance operation. It combines Intel N-series processors with up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory and plenty of I/O.