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Fitbit Air is getting better, as the fitness tracker without a display is receiving not only a new metal band, but also more reliable workout detection that can automatically recognize 100 different workouts, rather than just ten activities as before.

HP has now started selling a more powerful version of its latest MacBook Neo rival. Originally priced at $699 to compete against Apple's budget laptop, the OmniBook 5 14 has gained the Core 7 350 from Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, as well as 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring surprising changes for Samsung, particularly by apparently addressing a display shortcoming that has long drawn criticism compared with the competition. The latest details on Samsung's Galaxy S27 series also provide updates on the Exynos versus Snapdragon split, along with indications of higher costs and further price increases.

Sidechain ducking. Stem export. Parameter automation. Someone at 1010music has clearly been reading the customers' wish lists, the latest version of its software shows.

Microsoft has unveiled the Maia 300, its third-generation AI accelerator featuring 288 GB of HBM4 memory, 18 TB/s bandwidth and up to 13.8 PFLOPS of FP4 compute performance. The chip uses an advanced multi-chiplet design built around TSMC's N2P manufacturing process and will enter production deployment in 2027.

With Fitbit Edge, Google reveals an alternative to Fitbit Air that offers not only an AMOLED touchscreen but also a GPS module. Despite the screen, the battery is said to last a full week before the wearable needs to be charged again.

Affordable and versatile: A new smart display with extensive configuration options can be put to good use as a smart home control panel. The WT32P4C5-43S features a touchscreen display and supports wireless networking.

With Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to one of Steam's most popular zoo simulations arrives on October 13. Just one day before launch, the city-building game has already climbed to No. 2 on Germany's Steam top sellers chart, even surpassing EA Sports FC 27 and ARC Raiders. Worldwide, it currently ranks seventh.

AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 graphics cards might not be unveiled until the second half of 2027, according to reliable hardware leaker Kepler_L2. Previous rumours had suggested an earlier launch.

Minisforum has confirmed global release details for its latest gaming mini-PC. Featuring 16 GB of VRAM, the updated AtomMan G1 Pro has arrived in more countries two weeks after its US debut. The gaming mini-PC combines a Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop GPU with 32 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 8945HX processor.

OnePlus took the stage at the Oppo Marina Bay Center to unveil its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 16. It comes with a record display refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, but with the price to match.

Sandisk's NAS 600 and NAS 800 SSDs are now available, with capacities of up to 4 TB and 7.68 TB, respectively. The SATA model delivers read speeds of up to 560 MB/s, while the PCIe 5.0 model reaches 14,900 MB/s.

In Imagine Earth, players colonize alien planets, build thriving economies and must be careful not to take industrialization too far – otherwise, the climate will strike back. The strategy game is currently 72% off on Steam, dropping below $7 for the first time.

With its combination of Zelda-inspired exploration and challenging Soulslike combat, Death's Door has won over both players and critics. The action-adventure is currently 90% off on Steam, dropping to just $1.99 until October 17.

Physical games have been in decline for years. However, the US is now seeing a surprising reversal of this trend: For the first time in more than a decade, spending on physical games is rising again. Surprisingly, the driving force behind this growth is Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Cards for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Experimental DroidDeck forks are making progress on Google Pixel phones equipped with non-Adreno GPUs. One developer reports running Dark Souls Remastered on a Pixel 11 Pro XL, while another has demonstrated a working Linux desktop on a Pixel 8 Pro.

A new Casio G-Shock model, the DW-GH5600, has reportedly appeared in an Asian certification database. The upcoming watch could combine optical heart rate monitoring with Multi Band 6 radio-controlled timekeeping, making it an upgraded version of the existing DW-H5600.

The NexPhone is one of the most exciting smartphones on the market, as the device can run not only Android and Linux, but also Windows 11, and even offers a user interface in the style of Windows Phone. However, shipments of the NexPhone are now delayed.

Timex has introduced a new Harry Potter-themed Expedition Scout watch featuring a lightning-bolt seconds hand and a hidden detail that appears when its backlight is activated. The special-edition watch is listed in India and several European markets,

After the initial hype surrounding the early pioneers, smart rings have now become an established device category. Nevertheless, "new" models keep appearing on crowdfunding platforms that simply cannot live up to the expectations they create.

Konami and Evil Empire launch Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on October 15 for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. See the price, cast, Arcana system and demo now.

With mechanical buttons for controlling music playback and a versatile 3.95-inch display, Divoom Astrotoo is probably one of the most unusual desktop speakers on the market. Paired with a smartphone app, the display is designed to offer many useful features.

With the launch of the newest Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, many people are comparing the laptop to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M5 Pro. This comparison is quite apt, as both machines target the same audience. A poll run by Hardware Canucks has now revealed which laptop users prefer more.

Following the multibillion-dollar takeover of Electronic Arts (EA), the company is now facing a dispute with its existing creditors. Investors accuse the gaming giant of breaching its contracts and are demanding early repayment of bonds worth around $1.4 billion. The news has sparked considerable discussion in the gaming community.

The latest lens from Pergear makes it possible to add a fisheye perspective to cameras from Fujifilm, Sony, Canon or Nikon at a low price. The lens offers a 172-degree field of view and a metal body with an integrated lens hood.

A homebrew developer has managed to make original PlayStation 2 DVDs playable on the PS5. This is made possible by the PS5SX2 emulator, which now supports physical discs. However, there are a few limitations.

Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical game releases, despite the industry's shift toward digital distribution. The company says it takes consumer preferences into account, particularly in regions such as Latin America, where physical copies remain popular.

The brand-new Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar is finally shipping in Europe. The smartwatch features two solar panels, which are designed to dramatically extend battery life through sunlight. With LiveShare, the smartwatch can also share a wealth of data with friends in real time.

A GTA 6 fan has taken a closer look at the footage released so far and spotted two suspicious details. They could hint at a familiar character secretly working against Jason and Lucia.

RPCS3 has reached another major milestone, as the emulator can now run a classic FromSoftware PS3 exclusive game without any known issues. Currently, RPCS3 can play 79.4% of the PS3 library with no issues and good performance.

With the MARQ Gen 3, Garmin is likely to launch a brand-new flagship smartwatch within the next few days to weeks, which should be available in several unusual versions. The MARQ Gen 3 is already listed on an official Garmin website.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2. Get the early access dates, pre-order bonuses, and Game Pass details.

During an Anthropic test, a Claude model filled out the Philadelphia Police Department's tip form and submitted an invented lead on an unsolved homicide. Anthropic has now cut live internet access from all of its internal evaluations. If you let Claude in Chrome fill in forms, one setting matters.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 has been significantly improved and, with accessories such as a stylus and keyboard cover, is not only a great tablet but can even serve as a laptop replacement. It is also well ahead of other tablets in terms of battery life, as our review showed.

Atlus released a Gallica character trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio. Read her Follower perks, Mage Archetype unlocks, and the Switch 2 release date of November 12.

The five-minute clip is the first time we've seen Lucia fully playable. The clip also shows her wearing nothing at all, even as NPCs seem unbothered, indicating that the leaker probably has an earlier developer build.

Casio's Edifice EFV-650D chronograph has dropped to $75.45 on Amazon, an all-time low on Keepa and roughly 31 percent under its 90-day average. The 43.5 mm steel case holds 100 meters WR and a screw-lock back, but Amazon ships it in one to two months.

Anker has launched the Solix S5000, a 5,024Wh LFP power station with 4,500W rated output and an 8,000W peak that the company says recharges fully in 99 minutes. It goes on sale in the US on October 27 at a launch price of $2,499.99, down from $3,599.99, and expands to 30kWh with additional batteries.

JBL has brought its Cove Wi-Fi speaker system to the UK. The three speakers group, pair and tune themselves through the JBL One app in much the same way as Sonos, ranging from 110W to 200W, with Dolby Atmos Music on the P1 and X1, a 14-hour battery on the P1 and rear-channel support for JBL Bar MK2 soundbars.

iQOO has officially confirmed its next performance-oriented smartphone: the iQOO Neo 12. The phone is confirmed to feature a 20% larger battery than its predecessor, a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, and a 185Hz display.

A new Baseus docking station with a smart display and compact design has appeared on Amazon. Featuring dual 4K 60Hz monitor support, six USB ports, and up to 100W charging, the new Spacemate RD1 dock offers an alternative to Anker's recently released 10-in-1 model.

Xbox console prices are rising throughout Europe and Latin America. Amid the shortage, some stores are asking up to double the Series X MSRP. Despite new exclusives like Gears of War: E-Day, it’s unclear whether the hardware will become more readily available.

Amazon has added two more games for Prime members to download and play through Luna. The lineup includes WarBreeds and Conarium.

Sony is expected to announce the complete PS Plus Game Catalog lineup for October 2026 soon. However, it seems that Mycopunk will be a part of that lineup.

The iFi Up Play and Up Play Max USB-C Bluetooth transmitters add Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec support to game consoles, laptops, and phones. They also add support for Bluetooth headphones and speakers that support the aptX, aptX HD, and aptX adaptive codecs (Max adds aptX Lossless and Auracast).

As Sony’s premier OLED TV, the Bravia 8 II employs a QD-OLED panel for more vibrant colors. Although not as bright as LG and Samsung flagships, intelligent picture processing gives it an edge. At Greentoe, the 65-inch model is cheaper than the lowest Amazon sale price to date.

More specs of Honor’s upcoming gaming tablet, the Win Pad, have leaked out along with an official picture. The slate is shaping up to be rather remarkable, with high refresh rate OLED screen, and a cooling fan.

A Geekbench listing for OnePlus's Ace 7 Pro, bearing model number PMS110, has leaked, revealing two key specifications that closely match those of its flagship sibling, the OnePlus 16.

Apple is reportedly testing two upgrades for its next Apple TV 4K: built-in microphones for direct Siri voice commands and a speaker-equipped remote that would make it easier to find. The new streaming box could arrive later this month alongside an updated HomePod mini.

Gears of War: E-Day is out now. Here are the official fixes for matchmaking issues, the quentin-ephyra error on Xbox, and sign-in problems on PC from The Coalition.