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Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says Jason and Lucia's story in GTA 6 draws more from Red Dead Redemption 2 than GTA 5, after watching Rockstar's Rob Nelson play the game. The demo showed the couple kissing, training at a gym, and robbing a petrol station office, and Rockstar confirmed hundreds of small, enterable interiors.

An internal OpenAI model was asked for a single hospital-bed figure. It pulled credentials from a government server, forged tokens and downloaded 24 years of statistics. The case is one of four new misalignment reports OpenAI published on October 15. Here is what they mean for people who let AI agents work in a browser.

Featuring an AMOLED display, offline navigation, and a budget-friendly price tag, a new smartwatch aims to deliver robust workout tracking and smart features for entry-level runners without breaking the bank. However, the Mibro AeroPace enters an increasingly competitive market segment.

Alongside the new Win 2-series phones, Honor will launch a compact gaming tablet with performance-focused specs. It will be a direct rival to the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 and RedMagic Astra 2, and, with recent teasers, the company has formally confirmed some of the device's core specs.

Honor's WIN 2 series adds a dedicated WIN Key that adjusts haptics and touch sensitivity across three levels and cycles through five lighting modes. Launching in China on October 21, 2026, the lineup is led by the WIN 2 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and twin 31,000 RPM fans.

The Win 2 series is set to launch, and so far, Honor has shared many core details about the flagship phone in the lineup, which features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Now, some specs of the RT 2 have emerged, and the brand has confirmed that the gaming phone will sport a massive 12,070mAh battery.

Xiaomi does it again, leaving the mid-range competition shaking: The Poco X8 hits the market at a bargain price, with a bright OLED display and a high-capacity battery. The new phone impresses even under our rigorous testing conditions – though not in every area.

Doogee has shown the Note60 W series at the 140th Canton Fair. The brand's first "wide-screen" phone features in a launch poster that closely matches Huawei's promotional images for the Pura X View.

Japan’s CERO is notoriously strict about how it evaluates games that depict nudity and sex. GTA 6 may need revisions after receiving a Z 18+ age rating from the organization. GTA 5 launched in the country with several censored scenes, while Australia also prompted changes with earlier titles.

Garmin has released a major new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update is the first of its kind offered to the public. As such, it packs dozens of new changes and improvements compared to older stable firmware.

Honor has launched two Life power banks in China with 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh capacities. Both have a built-in braided USB-C cable, 22.5W bidirectional charging and a digital display. Prices start at 148 yuan (around $22).

After disappointing Black Ops 7 sales, Activision pinned its hopes on its latest shooter. Early access Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Steam player counts give reason for optimism. Riveting campaign missions have already attracted more supporters than BO7 saw following its launch.

API keys saved in OpenCode workspaces may have been exposed after someone accessed a legacy system. Users are reporting unexpected spending on connected AI accounts, with one putting the damage at $400. OpenCode has confirmed the breach and is working with three major AI providers.

A new Sony patent outlines a frame-generation system that combines game-engine motion vectors with controller input to predict player movement, potentially reducing perceived latency on future PlayStation consoles. The technology could feature in the PlayStation 6, though its inclusion remains unconfirmed, and the article raises concerns about visual artifacts and developers relying on generated frames rather than optimization.

Well-known Japanese brand Galleria has unveiled the NSC5L laptop equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 12-core Intel CPU. The lightweight laptop weighs in at just around 2.2 lbs, and features upgradable M.2 storage.

Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi G27Q 2026 Standard Edition gaming monitor in China. The 27-inch gaming monitor features an IPS panel that resolves at 2560 x 1440 (2K) resolution. Plus, it supports AMD FreeSync Premium and 1 ms GTG response time.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company’s restructuring is 80 % complete, with most senior leaders replaced since March 2025. But catching up with TSMC in chip manufacturing and strengthening its position in AI will require years of investment.

Unfortunately, OnePlus has recently withdrawn from Europe and the USA, so its attractively priced gaming flagship with a 185 Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 9,000 mAh battery will not be available on Amazon or your favorite Best Buy. However, there are other ways to get it, we tell your where and what you need to know.

Victor Vran lets you fight demons in a fantasy world using various weapons and skills. Currently 75% off on Steam, this game features fast-paced combat where you'll need to master different attacks and dodge enemy blows.

Intel has publicly acknowledged its upcoming Razor Lake-AX processor, revealing plans for a 2028 release with approximately 700 TOPS of AI processing performance. Previously rumoured to compete with AMD's Strix Halo and Medusa Halo APUs, the processor is also being positioned for robotics applications.

GameSir has unveiled its new global brand ambassador, and has confirmed the launch of special edition products made in collaboration with the professional eSports player. Among the upcoming products is GameSir's first keyboard.

The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Plus is a new 14-in-1 dock that comes with a built-in display and an integrated GaN power supply. It can offer dual 4K display output, and it supports 120W fast charging. The launch price is $259.99.

Nvidia has officially denied reports that the GeForce RTX 5090 has been discontinued, confirming that its flagship Blackwell graphics card will continue shipping. However, the company acknowledges ongoing supply-chain constraints, leaving questions about dwindling retail availability.

The Hamble's Fright or Flight Halloween Bundle is live on Humble Bundle, and it has a total of eight games with a combined retail value of $189.92. There are two tiers, with the most affordable one costing $5.

The Honor Win 2 is set to compete against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 flagship phones soon. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased the smartphone by sharing its AnTuTu score, which is higher than that of the RedMagic 12 Pro+, potentially making it the top-performing gaming phone so far.

Instead of climbing higher and higher, Where the Seeds Fall takes players deeper and deeper underground. The upcoming parkour adventure combines tricky platforming challenges with an unusual falling mechanic – and players can now try out the core gameplay for free.

PeakDo's LinkPower Pod 1 now comes in a new color that replaces the limited edition color released at launch. The cylindrical power bank designed for the Starlink Mini is also still available to buy at a discount.

Street Fighter II is making its way onto a wristwatch, with a new gaming wearable that combines arcade-inspired fighting gameplay with fitness tracking and collectible detailing. Priced at $79.99, the officially licensed watch features eight original fighters, touchscreen controls and two interchangeable straps, with shipping expected in December 2026.

Acer has expanded its compact Swift Go mini PC lineup with a new, more powerful configuration that sits well above the previous entry model with Intel. The upgrade comes with a Ryzen 7 8745H processor and joins a rather crowded segment.

A LEGO game that normally costs around $40 is available on Steam for just $2 for the first time. LEGO® The Incredibles retells the stories of both Pixar movies in classic LEGO fashion – and has been well received by players.

The AOC AGP277QKM has been launched in China. It's a 2K gaming monitor with a 27-inch QD-Mini LED display. There's support for Adaptive-Sync, with a maximum refresh rate of 425 Hz. The launch price is CNY 3,254, about $486.

Actually owning digital games, keeping them forever and even reselling them? That's exactly what US Congressman Ritchie Torres wants to make possible with the Power To The Players Act – although turning the proposal into reality could prove challenging.

After T-Mobile, Verizon has announced its monthly fee for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature that allows using two phones with one number. The option is double the fee of T-Mobile, though.

A formerly Japanese-exclusive laptop line is coming to Europe: Panasonic is launching the Let's Note laptop brand for the European market. The new "Made in Japan" Panasonic Let's Note FC7 is a 14-inch business laptop that weighs just north of 1 kg and includes a user-replaceable battery, as well as Intel's Panther Lake platform.

Anthropic is removing Claude Haiku 4.5 from the model selector on October 29. The change affects the Free, Pro and Max plans in chat, Claude Cowork and Claude Design. Your old chats are kept, and Haiku 5.5 answers when you continue them. Here is who is exempt and what to check before the switch.

A 30-second Japanese television commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 shows Dark Link balancing on Link’s sword in the Water Temple, two days after Nintendo revealed timed boss rematches in a new Hall of Fallen Foes. The remake launches on November 5, 2026, at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical.

Featuring automatic shifting, a new e-bike from Corratec aims to eliminate the hassle of stop-and-go city riding. The E-Power Trekking 28 PX8 RD Wave Automatic comes equipped with a powerful Bosch mid-drive motor and is designed for high riding comfort. Fenders, a rear rack, and integrated lighting are already included out of the box.

iiyama has launched a compact Style-I1MA-RA45-EZDX mini PC with AMD's Ryzen AI 7 450 processor, dual Ethernet and USB4 connectivity. The system also features a fingerprint reader and configurable memory and storage.

With no Xbox or PS5 disc expected on the GTA 6 release date, one seller created its own physical alternative. The Chinese collector’s set offers cases and Blu-rays for the Standard and Ultimate Editions. Sadly, the physical media isn’t playable on any console.

Citizen has finally listed the Promaster Air Automatic in the UK at £599 for the blue NK0040-58L and the champagne NK0040-58P. Stripped of VAT that comes to roughly $666, about a quarter below the $895 Citizen charges for the same watch in the United States.

The OnePlus 16 made its debut in China in October 2026. A tipster now claims that software testing is underway for the OnePlus 16 in markets outside China.

Riot Games is removing the League of Legends Classic game mode released just three months ago from League of Legends. The mode might make a return in another form as per indications by the developers that it isn't being abandoned altogether.

Grand Theft Auto VI has yet to go gold ahead of its scheduled November 19, 2026 launch, with Rockstar developers telling Bloomberg that final fixes and refinements remain underway. The report examines how the game’s complex, interconnected systems have shaped development, though ongoing work does not itself signal another delay.

Casio's upcoming G-Shock GMC-2500D has appeared in an early hands-on video, weeks before its scheduled November release. The footage offers a closer look at the watch's stainless-steel construction and unusual magnetic hand-retention mechanism.

Tendence has revived two unusual One Piece watches from 2018, including a Log Pose model with a moving needle and an East Blue edition featuring a rotating ship's wheel. Just 500 pieces are being produced across both designs, and the manufacturer's Japanese online store already lists both as out of stock on release day.

HP has started selling the ZBook Ultra G3a in the US and across Europe. Designed for demanding productivity workloads, the new 16-inch laptop offers a choice of AMD Gorgon Halo APUs up to the 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495, plus up to 192GB of RAM and a 3K 120Hz display.

Players can leave cartridges behind after installing the It Takes Two Switch 2 upgrade. Borrowing a physical copy is also an affordable way to embark on the co-op adventure. The update for Nintendo’s latest handheld boasts improved resolution and frame rates.

With the new RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia introduces a powerful ARM processor paired with a fast Blackwell GPU. We may already be looking at the future of gaming laptops.

Set during World War II, War Mongrels was developed and published by the Polish studio Destructive Creations. In this game, you'll have to progress through several missions, complete objectives, and employ different strategies.

Ledger says the Atom can protect sensitive approvals even if its Android system is compromised. The device runs everyday apps, but a separate operating system takes over the screen when users need to approve an action. A physical switch also disconnects the cameras and microphones.