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Humanoid robots, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a massive furnace: Figure is saying goodbye to its F.02 generation with a pretty heated marketing stunt – quite literally. Instead of simply dismantling the retired machines, the company has several robots jump into molten steel on their own, complete with an unmistakable Terminator 2 homage.

The Machenike 14 Ultra has officially launched in China, and it’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a powerful Panther Lake CPU with the Arc B390 iGPU. This new MacBook Pro M5 rival has a 120Hz refresh rate, and the launch price is about $1,267.

A new community plugin turns the Steam Deck into a full-fledged Bluetooth controller. The handheld can even identify itself as a DualSense or Xbox Elite Series 2 – without the previous workaround involving Remote Play, although it currently only works with PCs.

Seiko has officially listed the new HDB003 watch on its India website as part of the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series. The diver-style watch commemorated Seiko’s 145th anniversary and is part of a limited production run of 9,999 pieces worldwide. The timepiece is scheduled for an October 2026 release in India. 

Citizen has launched two limited-edition Series 8 automatics in Hong Kong, each capped at 700 pieces worldwide. The NB6050-01L and NB6059-06W cost HK$9,280 and HK$9,680, and both use the 9051, rated to 16,000 A/m of magnetic resistance.

The biggest issue facing the new Zenbook 14 is strong competition from within its own lineup, since last year's Zenbook A14 is still available for $869 and offers a significantly better overall package.

Neverness to Everness version 1.4 is live with Blackbird, Akane Rin on October 21, the Pukaland theme park and new Porsche cars. The update runs until November 11.

A magic school like in Harry Potter, combined with gardening, changing seasons and relaxing life-sim gameplay: Songs of Glimmerwick launched on Steam on September 30 and is being very well received by its first players.

Casio has launched three sushi-themed G-Shocks built at its Yamagata factory in Japan. The DW-5600SSH, DW-6900SSH and GA-2100SSH stand for tuna, gunkan-maki and salmon, and cost 19,250 to 21,450 yen, which is about $122 to $136.

Valve is revamping its deal pages on Steam. Instead of highlighting Daily Deals, Midweek Deals and Weekend Deals in fixed placements as before, a dynamic and personalized system is set to take over in early 2027. As a result, which bargains are prominently displayed could vary from user to user.

Reports of popping and crackling sounds coming from the speakers of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are mounting. Particularly mysterious: The noises apparently occur even when scrolling or changing the display brightness. While users have a theory, the exact cause remains unclear.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches today on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S & Switch 2. Explore full Unreal Engine 5 features and new combat details.

The EU KIDS Act is intended to better protect minors online, but according to Stop Killing Games, it could have major consequences for online games. The initiative warns of strict age checks, problems for private servers and significant financial hurdles for smaller developers.

Casio has launched the GMA-S2100PR-4A in the US at $110, a pastel pink G-Shock with a pink ribbon motif on the small hand at nine o'clock. The 41g, 200m-rated analog-digital watch arrives in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, following a Japan announcement in September.

Casio has launched the GMA-S160 in Japan, with all three colorways priced at 20,900 yen, or about $133 each. The compact G-Shock weighs just 31 g in a 10.8 mm case, thinner than the leak suggested, and the band flows into the case with no seam.

Anthropic tested Z.ai's open-weight model GLM-5.3 for hacking skills. It builds exploits almost as reliably as Claude Mythos Preview, found new bugs in a browser and wrote an exploit for an old Chrome flaw for $20.40. Anyone can download the weights, and the safeguards are easy to strip out.

Vivo has officially launched the X Fold6 book-style foldable smartphone in Europe. A direct rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a 200 MP Zeiss main camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super chipset, a 50 MP Zeiss APO telephoto lens, and a 6,900 mAh battery with 80 W wired and 40 W wireless charging support. Plus, it is rated IPX8/IPX9 for water resistance and IP5X for dust resistance.

A leaked solder ball map offers a first look at how Apple's standard A20 differs from the A20 Pro. Analysis of the layout points to savings in die size, cache, and packaging, while the memory and AI hardware remain largely intact.

The OnePlus 16 is set to launch on October 12, 2026, in China, and a few days back, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 flagship phone was spotted on AnTuTu with a rather good score. Now, the company shares that the device can post a better benchmark result.

Facer has signed a licensing deal with 170-year-old American watchmaker Timex to bring digital versions of the Marlin, Expedition and T80 to Wear OS, Apple Watch and other supported smartwatches from fall 2026. The faces will sit in Facer's new Watch Brands section, part of a storefront redesign that also adds Angry Birds and Sonic collections.

Casio has launched the Pro Trek PRW-51LD-1JF in Japan at ¥61,600, or roughly $390. The dial glows green in the dark so you can read the time without firing up the backlight, and the whole watch weighs just 55 g. It ships in October.

Casio has officially launched the MRG-D5000, its first sapphire MR-G, at 11 million yen including tax, which is about $69,520 — that's equivalent to 10.3 Grand Seiko Snowflakes. Only 20 will be made worldwide, sold by lottery in Japan from December, and the bezel is cut entirely from blue sapphire.

Citizen Hong Kong has launched five new open-heart automatics priced from HK$2,580 to HK$2,980, or roughly $329 to $380. All five use the 8229 caliber in a 40 mm steel case with sapphire glass and a transparent case back. Four come on bracelets.

Rockstar is gifting its longtime supporters a variety of merchandise. Some critics of the GTA 6 Collector’s Edition say the latest swag is better than the expensive assortment. Inside the box are clothing and accessories, highlighted by a Zippo lighter with multiple logos.

Oppo has officially released the K15s in China. The phone features a large battery, a MediaTek chipset with 5G connectivity, and a 6.57-inch AMOLED display.

Sony has revealed a new lineup of games that PS Plus members will be able to claim and download starting next week. The lineup includes F1 2025, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and more.

Seiko's limited-edition Blue Tears Prospex diver is now on sale. The HBB006K1 is listed at S$953.80, or roughly $746, on Seiko Boutique Singapore. Just 1,200 were made, and they are sold in only five Asian markets. A rubber strap is included.

Casio has launched the GDG-B100 Mudman in Japan at ¥38,500, or about $245, across three colourways. It is the first Mudman with a MIP display, and it trades Tough Solar for a two-year battery, a red backlight and run tracking. Preorders are open.

Casio has launched the Pro Trek PRW-69YT-7JF in Japan at ¥104,500. It's a new titanium-bracelet take on the Climber Line PRW-69 that costs more than double the resin model. It retains the Triple Sensor, the duplex LCD and Multiband 6 radio sync.

DIY enthusiast and YouTuber GameRig has shared one of his latest builds on his channel. In the latest video, he shared how he turned a scrap smartphone into a homemade mini PC.

A fan-made browser port of Halo: Combat Evolved offers the full campaign, split-screen co-op, and online multiplayer for up to 128 players, though performance and large-scale multiplayer remain unproven. The unofficial project works best on PC.

Citizen’s latest Eco-Drive One combines an exceptionally slim 4.5mm case with a striking forest green mother-of-pearl dial. Limited to just 250 pieces worldwide, the elegant dress watch is powered by Citizen’s ultra-thin 8845 Eco-Drive movement and launches in Japan on October 15.

Citizen has added two 42mm Super Titanium chronographs to its Attesa lineup, pairing radio-controlled timekeeping, world time, Direct Flight functionality, and distinct white and navy dial designs. The new watches are set to launch in Japan and the US in October.

Amazon has provided early details of its upcoming premium remote that will be released in 2027. Called the Fire TV Remote Plus, it will borrow features from the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro and Apple TV Siri Remote.

Available on PC since May 15, 2019, Iron Marines is a strategy game inspired by StarCraft featuring various missions and worlds. The goal is to lead your soldiers, aliens, and mechs into battle and use the right strategy to repel the alien threat.

Tesla posted negative cash flow for the first time since Q1 2024 in the latest quarter. Profits have weakened, while Tesla is investing increasingly large sums in future technologies such as Robotaxis/Cybercab and robotics that are not expected to generate immediate profits. To give itself more financial headroom, Tesla has secured a new $30 billion credit line.

For its marketing campaign for Googlebooks, Google has brought movie star Henry Cavill on board. But he won't just be putting his face in front of the camera — in November, he plans to build a video game on a Googlebook. There is a website and an Instagram account dedicated to the project, where the latest updates will be posted.

Marking a return to Xbox exclusive games, the early access Gears of War: E-Day release date is nearly here. However, a leaked review may give some undecided buyers pause. The Guardian explains how open-world exploration fails to break up the tedious single-player campaign.

Yangwang represents BYD’s ultra-luxury models, the flagship series of its electric vehicle lineup. The name covers a range of high-end models, from electric hypercars to extreme off-road SUVs. Now, the upcoming model has been spotted in China, with styling that strongly resembles a Rolls-Royce Phantom and puts it up against other luxury brands.

The IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 has a 1080p touch panel, Intel's Core 7 350 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Connectivity is rather restrictive, with the sole USB-C port being limited to just 5 Gbps, but at least there's an SD card reader.

HMD has launched the Vibe2 Pro smartphone in India. The company’s new affordable 5G smartphone features a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and a 120 Hz FHD+ display. Plus, the device comes in silver mist, aqua green, and cosmic purple color options.

Amazon has launched a new version of its Fire TV Stick 4K with a new remote and a handful of new features. However, an on-going sale makes the Fire TV 4K Max the better buy.

A YouTuber has demonstrated the KytyPS5 PS5 emulator running God of War: Sons of Sparta on a PC with superb performance. The game is currently exclusive to the Sony PlayStation 5.

Cameron Monaghan is expected to return as Cal Kestis for a third time in the Star Wars Jedi series of games. While EA and Respawn have remained silent about the sequel, a new leak has suggested that the reveal is coming soon.

Lenovo has officially revealed the V15 G7 Q7X, a new 15-inch laptop powered by Qualcomm's entry-level Snapdragon C chip. Configurable with up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, the laptop will feature a 120Hz IPS touchscreen and plenty of ports, including USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is compact, long-lasting, and offers two increasingly rare features: a headphone jack and microSD support. However, at $699, competitors are often faster, better equipped, or supported with updates for longer. We take a look at the most compelling alternatives.

Peladn has refreshed one of its high-end mini-PCs with a new version. Now featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, the YO2 495 also brings 192GB of RAM to the table, as well as support for up to 24TB of storage, dual USB4 connectivity and a 160 W TDP.

According to a new report, Apple will launch its new smart home devices soon. These will include the long-rumored HomePad hub in two variants, as well as the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K.

The mass production cost of solid-state batteries is about to drop precipitously with a target price of $150 per kWh. Gotion's new Gemstone solid-state battery cost is going under the key 'one yuan per Wh' metric.

Splitting a song into its individual instrument, vocal, and other audio tracks—for example, to create a backing track for a favorite song—usually requires expensive AI software. Not so with the surprisingly polished StemKit on GitHub, which is released under the MIT license. Here's how it works.