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Until Dawn 2 launches on January 28, 2027, on PS5. Check out the Akishima Island story, confirmed cast, Butterfly Effect return, pre-order bonuses, editions, and US prices.

In our review, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max with the XRing O3 delivers immense performance, particularly in terms of GPU power. In this test overview, we take a closer look at how Xiaomi's SoC compares with its Snapdragon and Apple rivals. The Tensor G5 fares very poorly by comparison.

A new Aohi charger has been launched in the global market, supporting 170W fast charging and a Turbo mode that briefly pushes it to 200W. There's a built-in screen, PD3.2 support, and three total ports. The launch price is $99.99.

Everything we know about the John Wick AAA game. Discover the platforms, prequel story details, gun-fu combat, and potential 2028 release date

Seiko's green-dial Prospex Alpinist GMT, reference HBC007, is now sold in the US after debuting in Japan three years ago. The watch pairs a 39.5mm stainless steel case and 200m water resistance with the Caliber 6R54 GMT movement, a 24-hour bezel, and an internal compass ring.

We compare the 2026 iPad Air with the new 2026 MatePad Air, which we are currently reviewing. The Android tablet's matte OLED panel is a compelling reason to buy it, and Huawei's first-class iPad alternative is also surprisingly strong when it comes to its speakers.

GOG is exploring the possibility of bringing back boxed PC games by letting customers order physical editions directly from their digital libraries. However, the idea remains in its early stages, with logistical challenges and publisher approvals still standing in the way. In the meantime, the company is taking smaller steps to revive the appeal of classic big-box editions.

Teclast has now launched the T60 Mini in the global market through AliExpress. It's a compact tablet with an 8.8-inch display that features a 90Hz refresh rate. There's a microSD slot with support for up to a 2TB card. The current price is quite affordable at $130.

Notification LEDs have all but disappeared from smartphones. At best, manufacturers still use the camera flash to indicate that there are new notifications. But Xiaomi is taking a different approach with the Redmi 17 5G: It features a ring-shaped LED with multiple colors.

EA has paused Project Lotus, an unannounced The Sims game, as it closes BioWare and reportedly cuts about 400 jobs in a restructuring after its $55 billion buyout.

Google's Gemini app now has a built-in file editor. PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, slides and code that Gemini generates can be edited right in the chat, and free accounts get the feature too. Phones only support PDFs. We tried it and explain what you should keep out of these files.

The Steam free games library has seen new additions throughout October 2026, and there's a good mix of horror, action, and adventure titles. Not all of them seem worth trying, but several have earned positive player ratings.

Logitech has listed its MX Master 4 Developer Edition wireless mouse in China. It features a developer-inspired design, haptic feedback and customizable shortcuts.

The newly announced iPad mini 8 brings a handful of upgrades over the last-gen tablet. For instance, it's notably thinner and lighter, but this design improvement may have taken a toll on the battery, as Apple has just confirmed that the new model has a smaller rated capacity.

OpenTS3, a mod currently in development, aims to upgrade The Sims 3 to a 64-bit engine, removing its 4GB RAM limit while preserving original gameplay and compatibility with existing content. The project could improve performance, custom-content loading and support for modern hardware, but no release date has been confirmed.

A new Australian classification for 2009’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has fuelled speculation about a re-release on modern consoles, following Activision’s recent ports of Black Ops and Black Ops 2. A new release may restore the multiplayer omitted from the Campaign Remastered edition, but an official confirmation is yet to be made.

Crimson Desert’s first paid expansion, Charting The Unknown, adds islands, underwater ruins and naval exploration. Available on PS5, Xbox and PC, community estimates suggest that the DLC more than doubles the game’s map size.

Sega is offering free access to the full PC version of Football Manager 27 ahead of its November 10, 2026 release. The trial is available through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store, with progress carrying over for players who purchase the game.

Kuoe Kyoto's latest Royal Smith series is now up for pre-order, bringing vintage-inspired Roman numeral dials and Miyota's new 9085 movement with an 80-hour power reserve. The lineup is limited to an initial allocation of 1,000 watches, starts at $1,150, and is expected to ship from February 2027.

Garmin has released a major new update to its latest flagship smartwatches. Available to download globally, the new update aims to improve the Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro and Enduro 4 with dozens of new features, bug fixes and other changes.

The Xiaomi TV A Pro e series has arrived globally. Featuring between 32-inch and 85-inch sizes, the new TVs run Google TV with an optional 120Hz Game Mode in some cases and up to 85-inch screen sizes.

Seiko has removed the wishlist feature from three Japanese online stores after a security incident involving third-party provider Swym. The wider incident involved malicious checkout redirects on some retailers' websites, although Seiko has not confirmed that its own stores were affected.

Thanks to its matte display, the new Huawei MatePad Air (2026) proves to be an e-reader alternative without the usual compromises in speed and response times. The Android tablet combines a large, glare-free screen with vibrant colors and a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate.

One company's misfortune is another's delight. Samsung has a long history of mocking Apple's decisions and products. Even the now quite viral mishap involving broken hinges and damaged displays is being exploited by the South Korean company's international marketing teams for their own purposes.

A physical cartridge of a first-party Switch 2 game has leaked again. Five days before the Zelda: Ocarina of Time release date, pre-order buyers are showing off their purchases. If the remake boots without an update, spoilers that solve any remaining mysteries about the remake could emerge.

Ayaneo has unveiled its Konkr Pocket Advance handheld in a new color. The new Ice Pink colorway has a translucent shell and will be released in November.

Blizzard is offering a free, limited-time demo of Talebound, World of Warcraft’s upcoming Diablo-inspired mode, featuring three playable classes and three adventures with solo and co-op options. Available on the Public Test Realm until November 2, the demo does not require a paid subscription.

Amazon has discounted "Like-New" Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft and Scribe models, offering lower-cost alternatives to its pricier 2026 lineup. This includes the 16GB Paperwhite at $152.99, just $3 more than the entry-level Kindle despite its larger screen, waterproofing and longer battery life.

Square Enix has delayed Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold from January to February, with early access beginning February 19 and pre-orders opening November 4. The publisher has also unveiled new footage of a new job, which joins the tank-focused Bastion in an expansion featuring new areas, raids and a higher level cap.

Steam’s Tomb Raider Adventure Bundle offers an 87% discount on their combined standalone price of $112.46. Available until November 6, 2026, the bundle spans Lara Croft’s early adventures and modern origins, with updated visuals, control options and previously released expansions and DLC.

(Availability updated) Honor has launched its WIN Tablet with an 8.4-inch 240Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It also features active cooling, a 10,000mAh battery, 66W charging and customizable performance settings.

Tesla has long used referrals to sell cars, but now it wants its own customers to sell Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to each other. The new program is aimed at people who already own a Tesla, and the reward is up to a year of free software or store credit.

Buyers have waited for a sought-after 2025 flagship OLED TV to drop in price. Finally, the 65-inch LG G5 has hit a new Amazon low, making its Tandem RGB benefits more accessible. Its high brightness levels and vivid colors challenge the best LG and Samsung contenders.

Intel is shifting manufacturing capacity from consumer processors to server CPUs as AI-driven demand outpaces supply, creating what CEO Lip-Bu Tan calls “one of the most significant supply shortages in history.” The company is prioritizing Xeon 6 production and expanding fab and packaging capacity, but expects shortages to stay severe in the first half of 2027, with relief in the second half.

Garmin has released a new update for one of its budget smartwatches. Rolling out as new stable firmware, Software Update 18.23 is said to improve the Bounce 2 in multiple areas, following the introduction of multiple other stable updates in the last few months.

Datamined files reportedly suggest that FromSoftware’s Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, will feature 13 playable Bloodsworn, compared with six available during its closed network test. The findings identify characters by their weapons rather than names, while the full roster and release timing remain unconfirmed.

Volkswagen has halted preliminary work on the electric ID. Golf. A $336 million cost gap at the Wolfsburg plant is forcing the automaker to freeze spending — yet the works council insists the early-2030s launch window still stands. All the facts about the pause.

Anthropic has renamed its two top Claude plans. Max 5x is now Max and Max 20x is now Ultra, with prices unchanged at $100 and $200 a month. Verified Ultra accounts also lose the five-hour usage limit, though the weekly cap stays. Here is how to check whether your account already qualifies.

Timex has introduced a new Miffy-themed MK1 watch developed in collaboration with Amsterdam-based skatewear label Pop Trading Company. The new timepiece features deliberately displaced hour markers, a navy-blue resin case, and a lightweight design

Garmin has delivered a new update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, Beta Version 24.14 is said to improve the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro in almost a dozen areas, as well as associated smartwatches like the Enduro 3 and Tactix 8.

HP has introduced a new professional monitor in the Series 3 Pro line: the 334wp G2. It's listed on the official store for $329, and it has a 34-inch curved VA display with WQHD resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300-nit brightness rating. There's a USB-C port with 90W PD support and three 5 Gbps USB ports.

Black Shark has released a new controller with a split design for smartphones and tablets. Owners can choose to use one half of the controller, both halves, or combine both halves into a full-sized Bluetooth controller to use with a smartphone, tablet, PC, or Nintendo Switch.

Thanks to its efficient Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, the new Surface Laptop 13 is virtually always silent in everyday use, making it the best Windows alternative to the passively cooled MacBook Air.

The Baseus Enerfill FC41 has been refreshed, and the newer power bank comes with a rated capacity of 25,000mAh, up from 20,000mAh. It supports 145W fast charging, another notable upgrade from the 100W rating found in the last version. The listed price on Amazon is $79.99.

The development studio behind Forza Motorsport is being fully integrated into Playground Games. At the same time, Dan Greenawalt, one of the racing series' original creators, is leaving the company. These developments raise questions about what the future holds for the popular racing franchise.

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds per-app camera, microphone, and location controls for desktop apps, plus Narrator math support and a magnifier shortcut toggle.

Nvidia has quietly removed the GeForce RTX 5080 from its online store, following the earlier disappearance of the RTX 5090. The move comes as prices for the RTX 5080 approach $2,000 at US retailers, nearly twice its original MSRP, amid rumors that Nvidia could be preparing a new 24 GB version.

In our review, the Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G proves to be a smartphone with many great features, but also a few drawbacks. Before buying, you should carefully consider what matters to you, so we summarize our findings here.

Anyone who enjoys Stardew Valley but wishes they could also fight monsters and cast spells between farming sessions might find exactly what they're looking for in Sun Haven. The farming sim with RPG elements is now available on Steam with a 72% discount for the first time.

Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company again, as investors look for safer places to put their money amid growing concerns about the cost of AI infrastructure. Apple's market capitalization reached $5.03 trillion on Friday, compared with $4.93 trillion for Nvidia, as the iPhone maker's shares proved more resilient during a broader tech selloff.