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Sony has started rolling out new updates to the WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM6. Available for free globally, Firmware 6.0.0 and Firmware 3.0.0 introduce numerous new features and improvements, including refined Bluetooth LE Audio and Find Hub functionality.

The first Ubuntu Touch release based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available as version 24.04-1.0. The list of supported devices includes the Fairphone 3, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Fairphone 4 and 5, Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL, Sony Xperia X, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, and a few others.

Garmin is now offering a new stable update for many of its older mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out worldwide, System Software 17.07 follows hot on the heels of Garmin's Instinct Crossover AMOLED and the Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition releases.

A new Suunto smartwatch update is rolling out to some users. Software version 3.21.14 is said to optimize the wearable’s heart rate algorithm for more accurate measurements. Plus, users of the Run smartwatch also get three new features, including a new running mode and a watch finder function.

In addition to moving from Chromium OS up to r138 (previously r132), FydeOS 21.0 comes with enhanced search filtering in the launcher app, a new rich content insert feature, improved screenshots, isolated web apps in kiosk mode, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes.

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, an AI that excels at autonomous coding tasks and tool use, with high scores in coding-related benchmarks like SWE-bench. On the other hand, the AI is less engaging in conversation and weaker in visual reasoning than competing AI models.

Xiaomi is edging closer to releasing the stable HyperOS 3 update for at least 14 devices, including the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, and Redmi K80. The company has begun rolling out stable beta builds to testers, indicating a wider rollout could be just around the corner.

The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice generation and asset creation to limit budgets.

Competition among AI providers is intensifying dramatically. According to Gartner, GenAI will become a standard feature of every software offering in the next 36 months. As market growth for these models expected to reach 149.8% by 2025, spending is rapidly shifting toward AI-based solutions. Tech providers must reposition themselves or risk quickly losing out in the AI ​​race.

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. With the UK excluded from Microsoft’s free Extended Security Updates (ESU), new research from Panasonic Toughbook highlights widespread concerns among UK businesses about ransomware, compliance, and rising security costs. Industry experts warn that delaying migration to Windows 11 could leave organisations dangerously exposed.

Apple has launched its Foundation Models framework with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, enabling apps like SmartGym, Stoic, CellWalk, and VLLO to add new on-device AI features.

A new Amazfit software update, version 3.24.6.2, has been reported by users of the Balance 2 smartwatch. The release is said to bring support for a running accessory and improvements for those who also use the brand’s Helio Strap. Plus, the company has tackled an issue linked to the new BioCharge feature.

Philips Hue has released a new collection of smart lighting effects. Appearing after a recent app update, though not acknowledged in the change log, the range includes many new fall-themed color schemes. Plus, there is a 24-hour scene which will automatically adjust throughout the day.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch is receiving another update. The software version 2.4.2.1 release brings improvements to integrations with two training-related apps. Plus, this update also includes two bug fixes alongside a change to the way in which users must end workouts going forward.

In a recent update on the Zepp app, tennis lovers can now track their favourite sport with Amazfit Helio Strap. The update includes optimizations for BioCharge energy algorithm, nighttime heart rate measurements, and other bug fixes.

A new initiative takes aim at Nintendo for anti-consumer behavior. Gaming Consumer Rights calls the price of its latest handheld and Switch 2 games unreasonable. It also believes that Nintendo uses deceptive marketing practices when promoting Game-Key Cards.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its Message Translations feature to Android and iPhone users, allowing in-chat translations in 1:1 chats, groups and channels after updating the app. Translating a message is simple, but supported languages are limited.

Asus has moved quickly to begin resolving ROG gaming laptop performance issues following the publication of a recent independent investigation. Starting with 2023 laptops, the list of affected units is thought to stretch from 2021 onwards.

It seems that not all versions of HyperOS 3 are created equal. Based on early findings, some HyperOS 3 may not offer Xiaomi's new Hyper Island functionality on Redmi Note and cheaper models, which borrows heavily from Apple's Dynamic Island implementation.

Notebookcheck's Sasha Mathews reviews the long-anticipated sequel to Hades, following Melinoe fighting against the Titan Chronos himself in Hades II. The full 1.0 release is here as of September 25, 2025, bringing a very witchcraft-oriented system added on top of what made the first game so great.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out on the company's Beta Program ahead of a future stable release, Beta Version 25.06 brings a few important changes to the table including a fix for a bug plaguing custom alerts.

Icarus, the eight-player co-op survival game that pits you against the gruelling reality of a harsh alien world, is currently 80% off on Steam, bringing it down to a record-low price of just $6.99. Icarus is well reviewed, and it has a healthy player base of over 5,000 players daily.

GameSir's GameHub has been updated once again, and version 5.1.0 of the Windows game emulator for Android promises better emulation performance than the previous release. It's also said to better handle Steam and DX11 PC games.

Solo-play has rarely been a highlight for EA’s shooter, with Battlefield 2042 being exclusively multiplayer. The Battlefield 6 single-player mode has a compelling premise, but early impressions are troubling. Playtesters lambaste the incompetent AI, which is a sign of a rushed development cycle.

American video game company, Electronic Arts, is reportedly nearing a $50 billion deal to go private. The company is in advanced talks with private equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the agreement to be finalized as soon as next week.

Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of private users without free security updates. However, this period can be extended by one year with Extended Security Updates (ESU). Following confusing information from Microsoft, the final rules for Europe are now available.

Garmin is now offering a new milestone update for one of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta 15.05, the update is said to introduce various bug fixes and improvements while also adding a trio of new watch faces.

ByteDance and Chinese leader Xi have agreed to divest control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, averting a nationwide ban. The deal transfers oversight to American entities, with Oracle overseeing app security and user data storage.

Unleashed at the end of August, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, although a remake of the 2004-dated Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, turns out to be a very successful game already. A single-player title for now, it will get the multiplayer Fox Hunt mode in late October.

Deus Ex, the legendary FPS-RPG, is just $0.97 on Steam for a limited time. Sequels, including Invisible War, Human Revolution, and Mankind Divided, are also steeply discounted, making this the perfect chance to grab the entire series.

Offensive Security's Debian-based distro is back, dropping ARMel support while offering a refreshed Nexmon wireless firmware package. Kali Linux 2025.3 also comes with 10 new tools, updated HashiCorp Packer and Vagrant VM apps, as well as multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

One of Garmin’s smartwatches is currently receiving software version 12.02. This release brings a new voice message transcription feature to users. Plus, the change log indicates that there are also minor improvements for the location tools available on the Bounce kids smartwatch.

Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 3 to more devices, including the Xiaomi 14 series, MIX Flip, MIX Fold 4, and the Redmi K70 lineup. The Android 16–based update is still under testing, but owners of these phones can now get an early preview before the stable release arrives later this year.

Fire Emblem Shadows is an unexpected Nintendo mobile game now downloadable on smartphones. Players must use social deduction to reveal who on their team is a friend or foe. Nintendo’s latest Fire Emblem game is part of a wider effort to appeal to gamers on the go.

Vivo has kicked off its OriginOS 6 beta program ahead of releasing the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro next month. Not only is the new OS update open to try on the Vivo X200 Ultra and the rest of the Vivo X200 series, but it is open for certain iQOO-branded handsets too.

The upcoming PS Plus games will feature a popular attraction for horror junkies. A reliable leaker reports that Alan Wake 2 will become the focal point of the October library. The Remedy Entertainment sequel adds more tension and survival horror mechanics to the original.

A new global update is currently rolling out to an older Huawei smartwatch. It is said to bring overall system stability improvements, as well as new features linked to the wearable’s Golf Mode. There are two versions of the release, linked to the three variants of the Watch Ultimate.

The Gemini 2.5 Deep Think AI achieved gold-medal level at the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). It solved ten of twelve tasks, including one that none of the participating human teams could solve. This achievement demonstrates progress in abstract problem solving, programming and the potential for AI-based developer support.

Xiaomi has confirmed its HyperOS 3 release plans after debuting its new OS update globally. Starting in October 2025, the company's rollout schedule will take in dozens of devices but may not end until March 2026 at the earliest.

Garmin is rolling out a new beta update to one of its smartwatches. Flagged by several users in the brand’s forum, it is said to tackle a battery drain problem and bring two new features to users of the vivoactive 6. One of these is a new gesture, which can be used to control notifications.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is receiving a new update, software version 3.10.4.1. This release brings new running dynamics for a range of activity types, helping users to increase their running efficiency. Other additions include two extra keyboard layouts, and more activities now support a couple of map-related features.

Based on Debian Trixie and targeting system integrators, SysLinuxOS 13 Mate includes a rich set of tools, such as Angry IP scanner, Etherscape, Putty, Zenmap, firewalk, Teams for Linux, Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, as well as docker-compose, amazon-ec2-net-utils, Balena Etcher, and much more. The kernel used is 6.16.8-1-liquorix-amd64.

Nintendo doesn’t plan to stop supporting Switch games in the near future. Even so, fans loyal to the handheld may have to accept the often-criticized Switch 2 cases. Buyers have noticed that games like Red Dead Redemption now use red packaging that conceals the inside covers.

Android 15-based HyperOS 3 internal test builds have been spotted on 16 Xiaomi and Redmi devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 13 5G, POCO F5 Pro, and more. Xiaomi hasn’t announced any public beta programs for these phones yet, but the sightings hint that testing is already well underway.

Garmin has already switched many of its latest flagship smartwatches to a new development round. Moving on from System Software 17.30, Garmin has now issued Beta Version 20.07 to the Fenix 8, Tactix 8 and others with almost 40 new features, bug fixes and other improvements.

Released today, GeForce Now 2.0.78 brings GeForce RTX 5080-powered gaming to its users worldwide. Additionally, users get the ability to use a mouse and keyboard for gaming on Meta Quest headsets, as well as general stability and performance improvements.

Many third-party studios believe that Nintendo has made it overly difficult to develop Switch 2 games. A new report highlights the concerns surrounding Game-Key Cards. Slow dev kit shipments have also prevented some studios from releasing games for the consoles.

Far Cry 4, Ubisoft’s classic open-world FPS set in the Himalayas, is now discounted by 85% in the latest Steam sale, dropping to its lowest recorded price of $4.49. The PC game holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with over 20,000 reviews and 80% positive feedback.

Supported Pixel devices can now run Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, a version that offers five icon shape choices, namely circle, square, four-sided and seven-sided cookie, as well as arch. Other changes, such as a new measure for protecting SMS one-time passwords from hijacking, are also present.

BlockBlasters, a verified title on Steam, was removed after it stole players' cryptocurrency to the tune of an estimated $150,000 over a period of one month. The game, released in July 2025, reportedly stole from 261 user accounts, including that of a Twitch streamer who was collecting donations for his cancer treatment.