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Windows 11 26H2 quietly brings several performance improvements, including a Low Latency Profile that makes common tasks feel faster. Some users are also reporting lower RAM usage after the update, although Microsoft has not confirmed that 26H2 itself is responsible.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop with an optional 1,100-nit OLED display. Also sporting a 120 Hz variable refresh rate, the display is complemented by Intel's power-efficient Wildcat Lake platform. The OmniBook 5 (14t-kf000) can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, too.

When it comes to sound, the Poco F9 Ultra really delivers: Bose tuning, two speakers, and an additional subwoofer provide surprisingly powerful sound. The smartphone is also well-equipped for wireless audio, with numerous Bluetooth codecs, LE Audio, and Auracast. However, there are a few limitations.

The PocketBook Verse series is being replaced by two brand-new Verta models. The relatively compact e-readers come with a 6-inch display that can show either grayscale or up to 4,096 colors. The housing is IPX4-certified and therefore protected against water splashes.

Fall is here, and while your wardrobe might be getting a seasonal refresh, why should your 3D scanning setup miss out? Revopoint’s Fall into 3D Sale 2026 is now live, with limited-time deals on selected 3D scanners and savings of up to 40% off.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus fundamentally plays like XCOM, but is darker and introduces a few mechanics of its own. With a 95% discount, the well-reviewed title is currently available on Steam at a new all-time low of $1.49.

Sudo shows what the Apple iPod Classic could look like if Apple hadn't discontinued the music player lineup. With a touchscreen, streaming features, and USB-C, Sudo offers more modern features, though the device falls short of the iPod Classic in some areas.

The Ugreen ClipBuds Pro 2 have been launched as new open earbuds with LDAC support, up to 46 hours of battery life, and an all-day comfort design. These clip-on buds have a promotional launch price of $79.99, making them more affordable than the Anker AeroClip 2.

Oppo has launched the F35 Pro 5G in India as part of its 10th-anniversary F-series lineup. The smartphone features a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX chipset, 8,000mAh battery and 50MP front camera with a 100-degree field of view.

Old World combines the empire-building of Civilization with the dynasty mechanics of Crusader Kings. The challenging 4X strategy game is currently 90% off on Steam, bringing the price down to around $4 from $40.

HoYoverse brought over 50 Miliastra Wonderland creators together at Gamescom 2026. Genshin Impact's UGC module now hosts 90,000+ Craftspeople plus 120,000+ stages.

The brand-new Freckle Phone is not only exceptionally compact with its 3.1-inch display, but the smartphone also stands out from the competition thanks to its operating system. With ClayOS, the device is designed primarily to offer software for exploring the real world rather than distracting social media apps.

The RPCS3 team is continuously asked about developing more emulators. This time around, a user has asked the folks behind RPCS3 whether they can dedicate a small team to develop emulators for original Xbox and Xbox 360.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to not only feature a substantially redesigned look, but also be offered in a range of new colors. A highly reliable leaker has now revealed four shades in which Samsung's next-generation flagship smartphone is expected to be available.

Seiko has listed all four new Prospex Speedtimer mechanicals on its US store, starting at $950. The HBC003 and HBC004 skip the chronograph entirely, using a second crown at 4 o'clock to drive an inner countdown ring, and both carry a 72-hour 6R55.

Garmin has started rolling out a new update to its current flagship smartwatches. The second so far, System Software 6.49 is said to fix a problem found in earlier firmware that could cause system shutdowns in certain scenarios.

The Philips Evnia 25M4P5200T was introduced in May 2026 and was one of the first to feature a 1000Hz refresh rate display, but it wasn't available for purchase then. Now, the gaming monitor has launched in China, and it's exactly affordable.

New consoles could become increasingly difficult for many gamers to justify. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida therefore recommends that Sony and Nintendo keep the PS5 and Switch 2 going for as long as possible. Microsoft's Xbox, however, is in a different position.

More than two years after the launch of the Suunto Race S, the launch of its successor is finally drawing closer. An extensive leak now reveals the design, the three colors and what are likely the four most significant hardware upgrades of the new model ahead of its launch.

The Xacti CX-WL100 wearable camera has captured a referee's perspective during a nationally televised football match in Japan. The 29.5 g camera head combines Full HD video with image stabilisation to tackle the rather unusual challenge of filming while its wearer sprints around the pitch.

The Fujifilm X-T6 is apparently getting a number of welcome improvements to its design and controls, as leaked images already reveal. The high-end mirrorless camera provides direct access to the most important settings through numerous dials.

RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator continues to get better with frequent updates, bug fixes, and game compatibility improvements. The RPCS3 team has announced on X that the emulator can now play all Ratchet & Clank games available on PS3 on PCs without any crashes.

The gaming audience is getting older, yet according to Martin Klíma, many RPGs continue to rely on the same power fantasies that primarily appeal to teenagers. The Kingdom Come co-founder wants to see different kinds of stories – and his criticism is drawing mixed reactions.

Echo Weaver launches October 8 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Explore time-loop mechanics, knowledge-based metroidbrainia gameplay, and complete PC system specs.

Huawei and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year agreement that cross-licenses their 5G, compute, AI and networking patents and includes Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei US patents, pending regulatory approval. Huawei expects the deal to take the total value of its patent licensing contracts past $6.9 billion.

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is already seven years old. But instead of a new model, Nvidia is now announcing a major price increase – the AI boom is making the set-top box with an Nvidia Tegra X1+ ARM chip and 3 GB of RAM a full 50 percent more expensive.

According to Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming OLED MacBook Pro could be significantly lighter. On Reddit, however, the potential upgrade is raising concerns about battery life, cooling and ports.

Timex has listed the Easy Reader TW2V40000UJ watch in India. It is a classic quartz watch, featuring a 38 mm brass case, an Indiglo light, a stainless steel expansion bracelet, and a white dial with full Arabic numeral hour markers and black hands. Plus, the watch also has a date window. 

Starting Thursday, October 9, Google will limit the free Gemini app to its smallest model, Flash-Lite. Flash and Pro will no longer be available without a subscription. Google AI Plus also loses Pro, and subscribers will get the date by email. AI Pro subscribers gain Deep Think, which is currently limited to AI Ultra.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection, and it has a total of six classic games from Capcom, including the OG Resident Evil trilogy. The selection is worth around $60 in retail, but the whole package can be purchased for $20, while three of the titles can be had for $10.

Nintendo Japan has posted two short Ocarina of Time remake clips, one following young Link up stairways and through alleys in a rebuilt Hyrule Castle Town and one showing adult Link climbing ladders across Gerudo Fortress to an updated Gerudo Valley theme. The Switch 2 exclusive launches on 5 November at $59.99 digital and $69.99 for the first physical print.

Motorola's Edge 70 series includes at least 5 models—so far. The manufacturer wants to cover the upper end of the mid-range market, but is there really enough room for so many devices? The series' latest model, the Edge 70 Plus, raises this question anew.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 now starts at $599.99 after a $130 discount, barely a month after it hit the shelves. The new 11-inch tablet features MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s SoC, 8 GB of RAM, a 4K 144 Hz display, and an 11,000 mAh battery. It also includes a stylus and keyboard cover.

The Vivo Y600K Turbo has been launched in China, and at the core, it's a rebadged version of the non-K Y600 Turbo that was released earlier in 2026. This mid-range phone features a big 9,000mAh battery, has a bright 6.83-inch AMOLED display, and a large VC cooling setup. The launch price is around $417.

007: First Light’s free Extended Operations DLC lets players drive the Aston Martin Valhalla, but confines the experience to four score-chasing Valhalla Protocol missions in TacSim rather than the main campaign. Released on October 1 alongside Update 1.3.0, it also adds Jungle Heist, while the broader update introduces New Game+, Photo Mode, a campaign-unlocked “00” difficulty and more than 700 fixes.

Loop Gear has also entered the increasingly popular multifunction flashlight market. For the SK06, the company has added an extra feature typical of its products. It all comes in a traditional flashlight design with a replaceable battery. Anyone planning to take it to Switzerland should be careful, though.

With some Switch 2 games creating a storage dilemma, help is on the way. Suneast is marketing a 2TB MicroSD Express card without a release date or price. Amid the memory shortage, 1TB cards already cost Nintendo supporters over $300.

Audionaut's latest agent-editing tools allow MCP-compatible AI agents to alter an open multitrack audio project, with each edit arriving as a single undo step while newer human edits take priority. The free open-source editor can also separate audio locally into drums, bass, vocals and other stems.

The Charge 6 has gone three years without a direct successor, but that could soon change. Leaked Fitbit Edge images show a tracker with a domed screen for notifications, directions and music controls. It is also said to offer built-in GPS and up to seven days of battery life.

BioWare’s Dragon Age: Inquisition is now classified as "Playable" on Steam Deck following a controller compatibility fix. However, occasional input issues and other minor bugs keep the handheld experience short of "Verified" status.

Some Garmin Fenix 8 owners report that firmware update 23.39 disables the optical heart-rate sensor, disrupting heart-rate readings, Pulse Ox, overnight HRV and, in some cases, sleep and Body Battery data. Similar complaints have emerged from Tactix 8 users, and no universal fix has been identified.

Elta: Defy All Gods’ free demo on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC is drawing early praise for its distinctive visuals and promising combat, with users awarding it 4.39 out of 5 stars on the PlayStation Store. The 45-to-60-minute preview introduces the science-fantasy action-platformer ahead of its 2027 release.

Spotify exposed more music acts that will appear on the GTA 6 album. Cardi B and Fuerza Regida were the two unnamed artists the streaming service leaked. Rockstar has yet to announce 28 of the 34 songs on the CD and vinyl available for pre-order.

AGV has launched four Street Fighter 6-themed K1 S motorcycle helmets in Japan, with designs based on Juri, Cammy, Akuma and Ken. The limited-production models cost ¥47,300 each and are offered in four sizes, with deliveries scheduled to begin in December.

If you travel a lot for your job, you need a lightweight, enduring and reliable laptop. Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 AMD is such a compact companion with a powerful AMD CPU as well as flexible connectivity options.

Less than a week after announcing the Fire TV Stick 4K (2026), Amazon has slashed its price by 50%. The new price makes it worth considering for anyone who wants an affordable 4K streaming device that can be hidden behind the TV.

Now on sale on Steam, Outward Definitive Edition was released by Deep Silver on May 17, 2022, and immerses you in a fantasy world where you must choose a faction, create your character, and explore a world full of dangers.

Former PlayStation Studios chairman Shawn Layden criticized Xbox Game Pass as a “casino” where “the house always wins,” arguing that day-one subscription releases undermine developers’ ability to recoup costs through full-price sales. He doubled down on his concerns about the model’s sustainability, contrasted Xbox’s approach with Sony’s, and noted that Microsoft has not published Game Pass-specific profit figures.

The first leaks about Google's Pixel 12 series have surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database, revealing model numbers for all four variants along with their display resolutions.