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Serif, the company behind the popular Affinity software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, has taken its software store offline, sparking concern amongst users of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, especially in light of the recent acquisition by Canva.

Discord has revealed that 70,000 of its users may have had their government IDs stolen in its recent security breach. The company is in the process of emailing impacted account holders.

OLED TVs are no longer a fantasy for modest budgets. The 55-inch Sony Bravia 8 makes a name for itself with adaptive picture processing, unique gaming features, and proficient audio. At the Costco sale price of $899.98, cheaper technologies like Mini LED seem less appealing.

The first Timex digital watch with an always-on LCD is returning after 50 years, as the Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue keeps the charming retro design and simple functionality of the original, but gets a few subtle changes to improve usability.

Casio is about to unveil its new AE-1700H watches, with a ProTrek-inspired diver style. Feature-wise, they will come with 10-year battery, dual time, tide and moon data, animated displays, and compact cases. Launches late 2025, priced near $60.

Dreamie is designed to help users fall asleep and track their sleep without the need to wear a wristband. Featuring integrated lighting, speakers and a touchscreen, Dreamie is also designed to help users put their phones away at night.

Retroid has announced that three of its handhelds have received a permanent price reduction. While that itself is exciting news, there are speculations that it may be a sign that new products are on the way.

Gigabyte is launching a new, exceptionally fast, high-resolution monitor with a QD-OLED panel, which is designed to deliver stunning display of content with a high contrast ratio.

The Rubik's WOWCube basically digitalizes the classic Magic Cube and can display games, apps and animations. In order to do so, the manufacturer packs 24 square displays into a cube-shaped housing that even allows the screens to be moved, just like a regular Rubik's Cube.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly urged TSMC to ramp capacity, signaling a short-term preference for the Taiwanese foundry’s existing nodes over Intel’s nascent foundry program as AI chip demand soars.

AMD and Sony have announced new technology that has been in development for the past couple years and will make the PS6 more efficient and powerful at ray tracing. Future consoles and AMD GPUs will get Universal Compression to help with memory bandwidth limitations.

The Heroes of Might and Magic series has turned 30 years old today. Publisher Ubisoft marks that special day for the Fantasy strategy game series with the release of the first demo for the long awaited new game in the series. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available to try out via Steam now.

SpaceX is rewarding some longtime Starlink Residential customers in the US and Canada with a free Starlink Mini kit, a compact, travel-friendly version of its satellite dish. It’s a tempting offer for frequent travelers, but there’s a catch: even if you don’t use it, you’ll still be paying a monthly fee.

AOC launches the Q27G4K/S, a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 400Hz (overclockable to 420Hz) IPS panel, 1ms response time, DisplayHDR 400, 99% sRGB, FreeSync, and full ergonomic adjustment. Pricing and availability info pending.

The PC free games section on Epic Games Store is currently offering two freebies, which will be replaced on October 16, 2025. These two upcoming game giveaways have now been announced, and they are worth $44.98 in value.

Navee has unveiled the new K100 series electric scooter for kids. The K100 series consists of a total of three e-scooters: the K100, the K100 Pro, and the K100 Max. The company’s new kid-focused e-scooter comes with a foldable design, a 150 W motor, and a maximum range and speed of up to 11.2 miles (18 km) and 12.4 mph (19.9 km/h), respectively.

The brief Close to You animated features led to anticipation of a potential new Pikmin game. Unfortunately, the videos are the work of Nintendo Pictures and likely unrelated to Pikmin 5. Several big-budget Nintendo movies are looming, as the company grows its presence in cinemas.

"Pro Max" will soon no longer be reserved for flagship models since, according to recent rumors, Oppo is planning a Reno 15 Pro Max, which is set to receive a number of significant upgrades, starting with a 200 MP main camera and an improved 1 Hz to 120 Hz LTPO OLED panel.

The Motorola Edge 70, one of the most interesting mid-range smartphones of the year, is nearing launch. The device is almost as thin as the Apple iPhone Air. A retailer has already listed the smartphone in advance, confirming the design and many details about its features.

A new set of leaks have hinted at the specifications for the Galaxy XR or Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset. It is said to come with 4K micro-OLED displays and be lighter than Apple’s Vision Pro.

GTA 6 recently received an update on PS5, reviving numerous rumors. Indeed, some fans are eagerly awaiting a new trailer for this highly anticipated game.

CATL is weaving a cautionary tale about mass solid-state battery production expectations. Both CATL and BYD, as well as Toyota and Samsung, have pegged 2027 as the year they'll have solid-state battery products on the market.

Figure has just unveiled its third-generation humanoid — Figure 03 — a general-purpose robot designed to handle delicate and dynamic tasks. The company is touting major upgrades like wireless charging and highly sensitive tactile hands.

Moore's Law is Dead has leaked the full specs of Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Magnus chip. It is slated to power the next Xbox console and is due to be released sometime in 2027.

Battlefield 6 has already sold over 1.8 million copies on Steam, making more than $100 million before launch. The game is set to launch worldwide tomorrow, and this early success shows how much hype and excitement have built up around it.

The second batch of PC free games for October 2025 is now live on the Epic Games Store. This giveaway offers a top-rated 2D action platformer and a content pack for a free game.

As previously announced, Ubuntu 25.10 became available earlier today as the final step before the next LTS release, which is scheduled for 2026. In addition to the 6.17 kernel and GNOME 49, this release also comes with the Ptyxis terminal, the Loupe image viewer, improved Bluetooth audio handling, and more.

Garmin has returned to 23.xx updates for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and associated smartwatches. Exclusive to the company's Beta Program for the time being, Beta Version 23.22 is said to feature bug fixes for Garmin's IR SOS message service and one that cause a crash when updating system software.

The Boox P6 Pro series has been unveiled in China with support for 5G mobile data. The e-reader is available in two versions, one of which has a Kaleido 3 Color E Ink display and stylus support. Both devices are expected to get a global release as successors to the Boox Palma 2.

New information has surfaced suggesting the Xbox Game Pass price hike may not be a global implementation. Users in Poland, Austria, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea, and other regions have received emails stating the pricing will remain the same. Update: Microsoft has confirmed the price hike does not apply to US or UK based subscribers.

Hisense is launching the 116U75QG (116") and 100UX (100") TVs in the U.S., both using Mini LED tech, 165Hz refresh rates, Google TV, and HDR10+, with multiple HDMI 2.1 ports and high brightness.

The new 2027 Chevy Bolt comes with a native NACS port that gives it direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Its range is rather decent for a sub-$30,000 electric vehicle, too, and the crossover SUV support bidirectional vehicle-to-home charging.

If the idea of a deserted island filled with deadly monsters, devious traps and challenging puzzles sounds appealing, it might be worth checking out Legend of Grimrock 2 on Steam. This old-school dungeon crawler is currently 80% off.

A tied-up Xbox controller is making waves on Reddit thanks to a DIY “fix” involving rubber bands – a supposed “ultimate solution” to stick drift. What looks like a repair tip, however, is more likely a meme, or simply a way for players to vent their frustration over declining controller quality.

Intel has revealed more details about the iGPU on its Panther Lake iGPUs. It will be available in 4 EU and 12 EU flavours, with an optional 6 EU variant existing.

Intel has officially unveiled the Panther Lake CPUs, designed for efficiency-focused laptop designs. The Panther Lake series consists of three main SKUs, with the top-end model featuring 16 cores, while the entry-level SKU is limited to eight. All three SKUs also bring new Xe3 Arc Celestial iGPUs.

Huawei’s Watch Ultimate 2 debuts with sonar-based underwater communication, 150m dive support, advanced GPS, and 11-day battery life. It is priced at €899 (~$1,043), and comes in two colorways - black and blue.

Google has finally announced the availability of the latest Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone globally. Pixel fans can now purchase the foldable smartphone in the US, Europe, and India directly from the Google Online Store and other authorized retailers. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold features an 8-inch main display, a Tensor G5 processor, a 5,015 mAh battery, and a 48 MP primary lens.

After several less-than-cheerful announcements lately, Xbox Game Pass subscribers finally have something to look forward to: next week brings two new day-one titles – the action roguelike Ball × Pit and the puzzle adventure Keeper, in which you take control of a lighthouse. More titles will follow between October 14 and 17.

Smart glasses with an integrated display: The latest Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are marketed in many ways as a more convenient alternative to smartphones. A teardown by iFixit shows the interesting inner workings in detail, but repairs are hardly feasible.

Like other Chinese manufacturers, Honor is preparing to launch its first flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. These smartphones will be part of the Magic 8 series, and now, the lineup has a launch date.

Starlink is currently running a number of monthly fee promos and equipment discounts for new subscribers. Some of those are region-specific, and now Starlink has crafted a new and inventive way to spearhead satellite Internet adoption in the US.

Rumors of a collaboration between Realme and camera manufacturer Ricoh have been circulating for a long time now, and now the partnership has been officially confirmed. As Realme's first Rico-supported product, the GT 8 Pro is expected to be better equipped against the Hasselbad of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Leicia of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Pro.

Google began rolling out Wear OS 6 to the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 today. By the end of October, all users are expected to receive the new operating system, including extensive design adjustments, extended battery life and new features.

Three new Oppo products, three teaser videos. In addition to the Oppo Find X9 Pro, a thinner smartwatch called the Oppo Watch S and a new tablet called the Oppo Pad 5 will also be launched next week. The videos reveal some of the highlights of Oppo's upcoming products ahead of the launch.

Rather than a limited edition controller, Xbox has added a design theme based on the upcoming video game, The Outer Worlds 2, to Xbox Design Lab. The custom theme is available for both the standard Xbox Controller and the more expensive Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.

Seiko has just launched three new Prospex Alpinist models in different colorways - SPB503, SPB505, and SPB507. The refreshed field watches come with 6R55 movements, 72-hour power reserve, and Seiko's classic Alpinist design.

The new Aurvana Ace 3 is the third iteration of Creative's TWS earbuds featuring a newer xMEMS solid-state driver paired with a 10 mm dynamic one. The Ace 3 is upgraded with a Snapdragon Sound chip that enables hybrid adaptive ANC, lossless LDAC support, as well as improved battery life and Creative's 'Mimi' sound personalisation technology.

A major update has been announced for the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And while no release date has been announced yet, players will be able to discover many new features.

Faced with the US government shutdown, NASA finds itself in serious difficulty. And one of its most important missions could even disappear, dashing many hopes.