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Xbox’s president of game content and studios, Matt Booty, told The New York Times that it is pursuing a multiplatform strategy and now views competitors as broader entertainment like TikTok and movies rather than rival consoles, as Halo: Campaign Evolved and other former exclusives head to PS5.

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly apologized on X for the company's handling of the situation, admitting the company had failed multiple times after his earlier comments describing the assault as a “challenge in today’s society” drew sharp criticism and renewed calls for stronger, proactive safety measures.

At the Halo World Championship 2025 Community Stage, Halo community director Brian Jarrard wore a PlayStation t‑shirt while announcing that Halo: Campaign Evolved, a complete Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2001 Halo: Combat Evolved, will launch as a day‑one release on PlayStation 5 in 2026.

Shawn Layden, the former chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, told The Ringer he views live-service titles as "a repetitive action engagement device," arguing that actual games require a story, a character, and a world rather than looped engagement mechanics designed to keep players hooked.

Ohio State University researchers have demonstrated the ability to read and write data to shiitake mushrooms using an Arduino UNO microcontroller board and a simple test circuit. Roadblocks to commercialization include the storage unit size and hungry moms.

Amazon’s Help Me Decide AI streamlines product selection by analyzing user preferences, past purchases, and reviews to deliver tailored recommendations. Available in the Amazon Shopping app, it reduces time wasted researching the best products.

Lamtto has introduced its latest DC22 dual-camera dash cam with 4G LTE connectivity for real-time, remote vehicle monitoring and GPS tracking. The interior is lit with four IR LEDs, and all footage can be stored in the cloud for review after accidents.

Xiaomi is now offering another monitor under its Redmi brand. The A24 is comparatively compact and is now available in an additional model variant with an ergonomic stand. The manufacturer also advertises an increased refresh rate of 144Hz.

Motorola has stepped up its launch discounts for its next ultra-thin smartphone. Now surpassing $650 across multiple launch deals, the offers coincide with Motorola revealing more details about the Edge 70 ahead of time as the same device also stops by a popular benchmarking platform before its official release.

Digital Foundry is one of the first sites to evaluate the PS5 power saver mode. Demon’s Souls and Days Gone Remastered accomplished more efficient performance, but forced different compromises. The new mode could preview how PS5 games will run on the rumored PS6 handheld.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm (2024) is now available at its lowest price ever on Amazon, offering a $100 discount from its original MSRP. With a 2000-nit display, Android 10+ compatibility, Google TV control, and remote Nest Cam security feeds, it remains a solid choice despite being rated as impossible to repair.

This RTX Remix mod for GTA IV offers a remastered feel thanks to numerous graphical improvements. But you'll have to be patient if you want to play it, as no release date has been announced.

911 Operator is now free to keep on Steam for a limited time, dropping from $14.99 to $0 on Steam. Players have to handle real-life emergency calls and dispatch units across real city maps. Deal ends October 29.

Studios are increasingly hesitant to embrace platform exclusives. The No Rest for the Wicked director shunned Xbox exclusivity even before Microsoft changed its philosophy. Companies are struggling with higher development costs, making the PS5 and Switch too lucrative to ignore.

ByteDance is working on a new global gaming platform called GameTop — designed to deliver a mix of games, social features, and creative tools for players outside China. The move follows a major shift in the company’s gaming strategy, with a focus on smarter publishing and user-driven content.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is pushing toward integrating ads into Apple Maps as early as next year. Functioning similarly to advertisements in App Store queries, these ads would likely allow companies to pay to more prominently feature their locations in Apple Maps searches.

The Apple iPad Pro is arguably becoming a more interesting laptop alternative every year, as Apple increases performance and improves the software in terms of multitasking and file management. According to latest rumors, the next generation iPad Pro M6 inherits an interesting feature from the Apple iPhone 17 Pro.

GPD offers two Strix Halo processor options for the Win 5, and among the two, the one with the Ryzen AI Max 385 is cheaper. This slightly affordable config of the gaming handheld held up relatively well in early gaming tests.

The Moto X70 Air, which will launch in the global market as the Moto Edge 70, is now available to pre-order in China. This iPhone Air competitor starts at CNY 2,599, about $364 in the Chinese market.

The Redmi K Pad and Xiaomi Pad Mini are more powerful than many of Xiaomi's larger tablets, despite their comparatively small dimensions. Now, a popular leaker has outlined Xiaomi's plans for its next addition to its compact yet high-end tablet segment.

As the planet brightens under city lights and screens, moonlight’s ancient rhythm is fading. Scientists warn that artificial light is disrupting the lunar clock shared by humans, corals, and other species; reshaping sleep, reproduction, and migration across the natural world.

Xiaomi has a new monitor on offer, the Redmi A27Q 2026, which now available as a new variant with a USB-C port, allowing you to use a laptop with just a single cable connection. The monitor supports 90 watts of power output.

International customers can now purchase the Redmi K90 at relatively affordable prices. However, availability is currently only available through direct import, which comes with specific restrictions.

The AE60 Ultra is a new and relatively inexpensive drone that comes with two lenses and a touchscreen controller. The model may offer added value in more unusual applications, but there are certain legal aspects to consider.

The greatly increased pace of SpaceX satellite launches in 2025, coupled with software updates to improve beam formation and terrestrial station performance, have now born fruit. The Starlink network speeds have greatly increased this year.

Green Man Gaming has added a new game bundle, called Super Rare Vibes Volume 1. It contains a total of six indie games playable on Steam Deck that are worth $98.17 in total. However, the entire bundle can be scored for just $10.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the imminent global rollout of HyperOS 3. The new Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro lead the charge here, and will be followed shortly after by devices like the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Poco F7 series.

GameStop has poked fun at decades of platform rivalry that allegedly started and ended with Halo becoming and then unbecoming a platform exclusive with a single post: 'The Console Wars are over.'

Pokémon Legends: Z-A shifted 5.8 million copies in its first week after the October 16, 2025, launch across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with half of them selling on the latter console, placing it as the franchise’s fifth-best debut.

The Bone Conduction Headphones 2 from Xiaomi are now available via import. These headphones can be used while swimming and even track some data. They also come with built-in storage, which means that music playback is possible without a connected smartphone or tablet.

The Fire 5 Pro is a new smartphone that’s now available on Amazon. It’s supposed to be durable and is equipped with a very large battery. However, there are also certain limitations.

Dataminers on X have uncovered files including maps, UI strings, and event scripts suggesting Battlefield 6's unannounced battle royale "RedSec" may be built into the live build and could shadow-drop as early as next week, even as EA and DICE remain mum on the topic.

GDC executive director of innovation and growth Mark DeLoura publicly criticized Epic Games, Sony, and Unity for scaling back or skipping GDC 2025 altogether, saying their absence sends a message to independent developers that they "don’t care" about building community ties and new connections.

A new Xiaomi wearable has turned up months online. Arriving shortly after the company released the Redmi Watch 6, the new wearable departs from Xiaomi's recent fitness trackers and smartwatches by adopting connectivity to improve device tracking and vehicle compatibility.

New information about the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro's global release has emerged ahead of time. Topping out at with less storage than Chinese counterparts, the pair are set to be available in multiple launch colours outside Vivo's home market too.

Many PlayStation fans wish their DualSense offered the same innovations on every platform. The PS5 controller doesn’t emit advanced haptics when paired wirelessly with PCs. However, the third-party DSX app has discovered a way to achieve these rumbling effects through Bluetooth.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm smartwatches are now available to order in countries worldwide. In some markets, they will ship immediately, while other customers can pre-order with deliveries scheduled for the near future. Offered in two color ways with titanium elements, these wearables are smaller than the existing 48 mm versions but share many of the same features.

Using data from ESA’s Swarm satellite constellation, scientists have discovered a growing weak spot in the Earth’s magnetic field. The weak spot is called the South Atlantic Anomaly as it is located over the South Atlantic. This data from Swarm is helping us understand more about the Earth’s complex magnetic field.

The Core Ultra 7 CPU in the HP can reach over 100 C when running demanding loads which limits Turbo Boost sustainability.

Anbernic has shared new photos of first dual-screen gaming handheld ahead of the device's global release. Priced at less than $100, the Anbernic RG DS appears to be about the same size as the Nintendo DSi XL and significantly larger than the original Nintendo DSi.

Bethesda’s Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrives on November 10, 2025, on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Series (with a reported Switch 2 port in 2026) and bundles the base game with all six DLCs, 150+ Creation Club add-ons in a singular package for users who have yet to play the title.

Garmin is moving at a fast pace when it comes to issuing new updates for the Fenix E, Fenix 8, Tactix 8 and other associated smartwatches. Having delivered one beta earlier this week, the company has now moved on to Beta Version 20.14 with a fresh round of changes.

Next week, the official Oppo Find X9 launch will kick off in Europe, but leaked prices suggest comparatively high costs. Those who want the global version but are willing to compromise on some consumer protection rights in the EU can probably save money by importing the global model from other regions.

The third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake series may be further along than gamers had anticipated. Director Naoki Hamaguchi provided another promising update on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. He also went into detail about how developers are optimizing the Switch 2 port.

The FusionDock Max 2 is a new Thunderbolt 5 docking station designed for Apple Silicon MacBooks. It offers 23 ports for serious productivity, including three Thunderbolt 5 and five USB-C ports, as well as native support for up to three high-resolution external displays.

The GamiBook 8 is a new laptop featuring a Ryzen 7 APU. It sports a relatively large IPS screen, a fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking and two full-fledged USB Type-C ports.

The mobile photography world is heating up as Sony prepares to challenge Samsung's dominance in ultra-high-resolution sensors. Reports confirm the upcoming Sony LYT-910 is the company's first 200MP phone camera sensor, featuring a large 1/1.11-inch size. Check its key leaked specs here.

The Aaeon Boxer-6649-RAP rugged mini PC sports up to a 14-core Intel Raptor Lake CPU paired with up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory in a fanless chassis that measures in at just 2.26 liters. The industrial mini PC also packs a plethora of I/O, including five RJ45 ports.

A new open-source tool helps visualizes your Steam library as a collage, and it scales game images by playtime. Privacy concerns with the original private tool led to this public, auditable version. No data is collected.

The Win 5 recently launched as a powerful gaming handheld with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. As spotted by a Redditor, GPD has also teased a refresh for the Win Max, which will bring the same powerful APU in a different form factor.