Sony’s move away from PS5 discs in 2028 threatens publishers who specialize in physical games. NIS America stocks limited editions of JRPGs that often include Blu-rays. Even so, after a conversation with PlayStation, the company is optimistic about reaching a compromise.

Bose’s limited-edition Thom Browne QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) pair cashmere cushioning and signature striped detailing with the standard model’s unchanged audio, noise cancellation and 30-hour battery life. Carrying a hefty price tag, the fashion-focused headphones are available for preorder ahead of September 28 shipping.

Asus is set to launch its new ProArt P16 laptop with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X on October 8 in China. The 16-inch creator laptop combines a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB of unified memory.

Noctua is researching whether micro-channel cooling technology used for high-density servers can be adapted for desktop PCs and workstations. The approach could move very large amounts of heat using air rather than liquid, but today it needs industrial blowers or vacuum pumps — exactly the noise problem Noctua must solve.

Antares has rebuilt its flagship pitch-correction engine from scratch. AutoTune Advanced adds vibrato-aware tuning and sub-1-ms live processing – because perfectly tuned vocals are not much use if the singer suddenly sounds like a spreadsheet.

A U.S. federal court has ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James “Archbox” Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million for distributing pirated Switch games and promoting piracy services. The default judgment also permanently bars Williams from operating pirate shops, sharing Nintendo titles, or distributing software designed to bypass the company’s protections.

After 17 years, the Yeti has finally been spotted again. And this time, Logitech has the pictures to prove it. Its new microphone, the Yeti 2, is a result of a collaboration with a Japanese designer and artist.

CAM has released new figures for Europe’s car market. New registrations rose 5.8% in the first eight months of 2026. Of the roughly 500,000 additional passenger cars registered, 419,000 came from Chinese automakers, accounting for 84% of the total growth. BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers also surpassed 1 million cars sold in Europe for the first time.

Ubisoft’s acclaimed tactical RPG Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is discounted by 90%, dropping from $60 to $6 on the Nintendo eShop until October 8. The standalone-friendly Switch exclusive holds a 96% OpenCritic rating, offers up to 35 hours of content, and is playable on Switch 2 via backward compatibility.

SharpEmu can now run six PS5 games at 60 FPS, marking steady but limited progress for the experimental open-source emulator. With minor glitches persisting and demanding 3D titles still unplayable, the milestone highlights how underdeveloped PS5 emulation remains.

Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1 to fix random reboot issues affecting the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. The rapid, model-specific update points to a software or firmware fault, though Apple has not disclosed the underlying cause.

Three decades after Nintendo pulled the plug, a fan just finished the job DMA Design never got to. The game is playable on PC and free to download.

Garmin has explained many of the new features that it is offering this quarter to its currently supported smartwatches. Showcased in a new video, the new features include hands-free voice control, all-day fall detection, and Garmin's Quick Workout Feature.

Lenovo has started selling a new desktop PC. Featuring a 120 Hz display, the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 also packs up to 32 GB of RAM and M.2 2280 storage within its 27-inch frame. A choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors is available too, starting at ~$1,065 in multiple markets.

Casio has brought its two monochrome G-Shocks to the US. The GMA-P2110B-1A and GMA-P2110B-5A are now listed on Casio's US store at $145 each, two months after the pair first surfaced internationally. Both weigh 37 g and add a metallic bezel ring.

Humble Bundle has introduced a refreshed Indie Fears collection. This time, it contains a total of 14 games, all of which have good player ratings, and they can all be played on the Steam Deck. The entire game selection costs as low as $13, making each cost less than $1.

There are obvious and less obvious differences between the two new Leica camera flagships based on the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets. The difference between their main camera sensors is far from transparent, but it makes a major difference in daily life, as a comparison video demonstrates.

Anyone who still has Ori and the Will of the Wisps on their wishlist can now pick up the fairytale-like platformer at 90% off on Steam for the first time, bringing the price down to just $2.99.

After launching a new compact power bank for the Starlink Mini, PeakDo is teasing a new product. A teaser for the new power bank has revealed it will have a semi-solid-state battery instead of a lithium battery like in its other products.

Anker has opened pre-orders for the eufy SoloCam E50, a $229.99 solar-powered pan-tilt security camera with two 4K lenses, 12x hybrid zoom, radar detection and a 10,000mAh battery, due to ship by the end of October 2026. It follows the $129.99 SoloCam E40, which recorded 2K video from a single fixed lens and stored clips on 8GB of built-in memory.

Both the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are already available outside China albeit not officially: Customers in Europe and many other parts of the world can order the new Leica camera flagships by importing them from Xiaomi`s home market. Here is a brief overview of the costs, your options and what to look out for.

The iQOO Pad Ultra is set to launch soon as the first gaming-focused tab with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. As the brand has just confirmed, another new 8.8-inch pad powered by the last-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will also launch soon.

The latest Apple Mac mini retains its familiar chassis but delivers outstanding single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to the new M6 chip built using the 2NM process, that significantly outpaces the immediate competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm.

SpaceX promised gigabit satellite Internet speeds by the end of 2026, and it will seemingly be able to deliver. The gigabit speeds are coming to existing Starlink users, too.

Hytale Director Simon Collins-Laflamme has announced a challenge for the upcoming Chapter 1: The first streamer to defeat the new Gobliterator boss will receive $15,000. However, there are strict rules – and the fight has to be streamed.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with the non-Extreme Intel Arc G3 has been formally released in China. It's about $150 more affordable in that market and retains the core specs of the other configuration available for the gaming handheld.

Epson has unveiled the Home Cinema LS5000, LS6000 and LS7500, three 4K HDR laser projectors priced at $1,999.99, $2,199.99 and $2,699.99. The models use 3-chip 3LCD engines rated at 2,500 to 3,500 lumens, accept 4K at 120Hz over HDMI 2.1, project images up to 300 inches and ship in late September, below the $4,499.99 LS11000.

Emulation on Android has seen some rapid advancements in the last few years, and there are more options than ever. As for emulating PlayStation 3 games, ARMSX3 is a notable emulator, and with it, a last-gen flagship phone has just been shown to leave the Steam Deck in the dust.

Active Genshin Impact 7.1 redemption codes, sixth-anniversary mail dates, and the two free 5-star selectors still open until November 3, 2026, plus new codes soon.

A smartphone that comes with a great camera, good battery life, a bright screen, and a 6-year update guarantee should certainly attract attention, right? The Oppo Reno 16 FS, on the other hand, flies under the radar for many people. Here's why that’s a shame—but also where its weaknesses lie.

Since Wednesday, ChatGPT's voice mode can pull data from connected apps such as Gmail, Google Calendar and Slack, including on the free plan. OpenAI does not accept spoken approval, so any action that needs a yes still has to be confirmed on the display. One setting decides what ChatGPT may read without asking, and disconnecting an app is a separate step.

Hodinkee Japan has published the first hands-on photos of Casio's MRG-B2100HR. They show the structural colour on the bezel and bracelet only appears in direct light, leaving a near-black watch the rest of the time. It goes on sale on November 13.

Citizen has listed the new CA4714-55A on its UK website for £369. The Eco-Drive chronograph pairs a silver-tone dial with a black tachymeter bezel, a 39.9 mm steel case and the B620 calibre, and it doesn't appear anywhere else in Europe for now.

The Rockstar Store has taken another necessary step to fulfill GTA 6 pre-orders and avoid a delay. Regional codes now appear in the backend for the physical PS5 version. This may point to country-specific variations with edited content to match age ratings.

Samsung has quietly stripped the USB-C cable from the Galaxy A07s and A08 retail boxes, leaving buyers of its cheapest phones unable to charge them out of the box.

Casio has listed the new Edifice EFR-109 series in Europe at €119 each. The four watches pair a slim 38 mm stainless-steel case with a domed mineral crystal, a date at 3 o'clock and 10 bar water resistance, in black, navy, green and cream dials.

Xiaomi is refreshing its 10,000mAh 22.5W power bank with a new version. Launching globally, the updated model brings upgraded safety features to help reduce the risk of battery fires and explosions. It can also charge three devices at once through its built-in USB-C cable and extra ports.

Casio's unannounced G-Shock GMA-S160 has leaked in three colorways, via Casioblog. The compact 40.7 mm watch sits between the square and the CasiOak shapes, and pairs a near-seamless strap and 3D dial with bio-based resin and 200 m water resistance.

JMGO’s Iris Ultra and Iris Ultra Max target gamers and home-cinema users with 4K/120Hz RGB triple-laser projection, Dolby Vision, HDMI 2.1, and low-latency modes. The models differ mainly in brightness, contrast and the Ultra Max’s AI-assisted gimbal, with shipments scheduled for October 2026.

Sony’s PlayStation Portal firmware update 7.1.7 introduces a default 80% charging limit to help preserve long-term battery health, alongside minor performance and usability improvements. While welcome, the safeguard arrives more than a year after launch, potentially leaving early adopters exposed to avoidable battery wear.

Our Galaxy Watch9 review uncovers a major weakness: battery life. Despite its premium features, Samsung's latest smartwatch still requires roughly 1.5 hours of charging almost every day. Find out why this Android rival to the Apple Watch Series 12 misses out on modern silicon-carbon battery technology.

According to the manufacturer, the new Galaxy Watch9 delivers Samsung’s connected smartwatch experience and integrates seamlessly into the Galaxy ecosystem. However, our initial review impressions shows that there is still room for improvement.

Alldocube is expanding the availability of the iPlay 80 mini Pro across the Eurozone and the UK through Amazon. The compact Android tablet features an 8.4-inch 90Hz display, Unisoc T7300 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and 4G LTE connectivity.

Xbox’s latest Free Play Days promotion is offering all users free access to PGA Tour 2K25 and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 until September 27, with two additional games available to Game Pass subscribers. The offer comes as Microsoft’s gaming division contends with layoffs.