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Garmin has strongly hinted that a new stable update will soon be available across many of its high-end smartwatches. Beta Version 23.41 has arrived in the meantime with roughly a dozen changes poised for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro.

MSI Claw now officially supports Microsoft’s new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE). Apart from the console-like interface, the latest update also reduces RAM usage and offers a unified game library across all Claw models.

Despite setbacks, the dream of playing PS3 games on the PS5 without streaming is alive. The console’s unique architecture has excluded the titles from Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium service. Implicit Conversions remains committed to developing a working PS3 emulator, but it could be years away.

Microsoft brings the Xbox Full Screen Experience to Windows 11 PCs, giving laptops and desktops a console-style interface designed for controller use.

Porting PlayStation exclusives to Steam looks like a wise business decision. Sony has amassed $1.5 billion in gross revenue, bolstered by Helldivers 2 PC sales. While the Steam Machine could make Valve’s platform even more enticing, single-player PS5 games haven’t been as successful.

Battlefield Studios is going on the offensive with the announcement of the Redsec Elite Series, a global competition with a prize pool of over $1 million. In line with this, update 1.1.2.0 went live on Tuesday, introducing the new "Eastwood" map and making critical changes to aim assist. Although the e-sports plan sounds ambitious, the community continues to simmer over the discrepancy between free content and the full-price game.

Inside the high-tech world of smartphone tracking: A real-world demonstration of how Google and Samsung’s location systems can help mobile users to claw back their stolen devices... and the essential features every phone owner should activate to protect their device and data.

The global HyperOS 3 rollout continues to pick up pace. Poco’s F7 Pro, F7, M6, as well as the Redmi 13 are the newest phones to receive the Android 16 update.

Samsung is not due to unleash One UI 8.5 for foldables for a while yet. In the meantime, a video showcasing the improvements on the table for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Samsung's other foldables has already been posted online.

Garmin has introduced a substantial stable update for many of its recent smartwatches. Rolling out now, the update introduces around 35 new features and improvements, including Health Status support and one that resolves potential battery drain for some models.

The stable HyperOS 3 rollout for the global devices has been progressing smoothly, and now, it seems Xiaomi is slowly shifting its focus to the last batch of compatible devices. It has begun testing the Android 16 firmware for the Poco F5, F5 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T Pro.

Former Rare developer Chris Sutherland told Retro Gamer that years of lunchtime four‑player GoldenEye 007 deathmatches directly shaped Banjo‑Tooie's design, inspiring the game's split‑character mechanic, first‑person sections, and shooting‑based multiplayer mini‑games as a deliberate evolution championed by director Gregg Mayles.

Jeff Bezos will become co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup with $6.2 billion in funding. Its focus is on AI for engineering and aerospace (Blue Origin). Vik Bajaj (formerly of Google X) will also serve as co-CEO.

melonDS, the leading Nintendo DS emulator, has updates in the pipeline promising to massively improve 2D and 3D performance and clarity at higher resolutions. This is particularly good news for DS-like devices capable of DS emulation.

Garmin has announced the contents of its latest feature update. Rolling out throughout this month as the November 2025 Feature Update, the new features will be available across numerous recent Garmin smartwatches and cycling computers like the Forerunner 970, Venu X1 and Fenix 8 series, among others.

Garmin has announced a new 3D maps feature for the Connect mobile app. However, this tool is only available for subscribers to Garmin Connect+, a premium plan which was launched earlier in 2025. It joins a host of other features behind the paywall, including enhanced coaching and AI insights.

Garmin is currently rolling out a new beta version for the Instinct 3 series, which fixes a number of bugs and, compared to the last stable version, introduces new features.

The Android 16-based stable HyperOS 3 update has landed on three new smartphones, namely, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Poco X7 Pro, and Poco X7. The update is rolling out incrementally to the global units, with more devices set to join later this month.

xAI has launched Grok 4.1, delivering improved creative writing skills and emotional intelligence during chats. The AI also ranked number one on two common AI benchmarks, including the LMArena Text Leaderboard, confirming its ability to deliver answers people prefer.

Steam users didn’t flock to Activision’s new shooter on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date. UK retailers also failed to attract as many buyers for the game as they typically do with the franchise. Physical Black Ops 7 sales are behind Battlefield 6 and are lower than past COD titles.

VKD3D-Proton 3.0 adds AMD FSR 4 support to Linux and Valve's SteamOS, and flags within it suggest it could be used to enable the INT8 version of FSR 4 for prior-gen AMD GPUs, including those used by Steam Machine and Steam Deck.

Developer GeoSn0w has reported an iOS bug that may allow iPhones to display several iPad-only interface features on iOS 26.1 and iOS 26.2 Beta 1. The demonstration shows an iPhone running elements such as windowed apps and Stage Manager, which the developer attributes to a flaw in how the system identifies device capabilities.

HyperOS 3 is finally landing on the Redmi Note 14 family. The Note 14 Pro Plus 5G is the first to receive it, with the Note 14 4G and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G/4G expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Beta testers of World of Warcraft: Midnight reported severe server lag after the November 11 beta launch, with waits of up to 30 seconds for basic actions in crowded areas and hundreds of complaints across forums. Blizzard initially pointed to newly advanced fish NPC behavior as a major culprit, but later acknowledged a broader collection of memory and server-performance issues.

Square CEO and Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey is bankrolling DiVine, and its founders say AI-generated clips won’t fly thanks to multiple checks integrated into the system to prevent uploads.

Amazfit is currently rolling out an update to the T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch. This release brings a new screenshot feature, as well as enhanced navigation support and extra data for recreational diving. Plus, you can now choose to use another of the brand's wearables to track your heart rate when working out.

A big software update is waiting for new owners of the OnePlus 15. From a faster app opening experience and new customizations to the latest November 2025 security patches and new network tools, this is a pretty big update.

While Android custom ROMs are becoming increasingly complex and scarce to install and run on modern flagship devices, old hardware can still be given new life with the help of a custom ROM. That is precisely what YouTuber Mark Watt Tech did to spare the Amazon Echo 5 from e-waste status and upgrade its feature set.

Japanese automaker Nissan aims to bring future vehicles, such as new electric cars, to customers and onto the road much more quickly. Nissan plans to achieve this through the use of specialized AI developed by AI specialist Monolith, which is intended to replace physical testing and ideally halve development time.

Garmin has released a new beta update, version 12.19, for the Instinct 3, Instinct Crossover and Instinct E smartwatches. The change log for this release is minimal, stating that it brings various improvements and bug fixes to users. These wearables have recently gained new features, including Health Status and an extra watch face data field.

Garmin is now rolling out a new update to many of its older flagship smartwatches. Preceding future stable firmware, Beta Version 23.35 addresses a bug that could cause device shutdowns while also improving the Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and more smartwatches in other areas.

Another source believes that PC gamers will soon have fewer reasons to own a PlayStation console. The lack of day and date releases for PS5 exclusive games on Steam has frustrated buyers. Recent rumors about PC/PS5 cross-buy capabilities may support the insider’s claim.

Garmin has delivered fresh stable updates for several of its older mid-range smartwatches. Patching outstanding bugs, the new update is said to update translations too, but without any fixes for claimed battery drain issues.

It seems that the Poco X6 Pro is ready to receive the stable HyperOS 3 update. The final version of the Android 16 firmware for the said Xiaomi phone has entered internal testing, suggesting that the official rollout will happen soon.

Valve has made a big play for delivering a console gaming experience with the Steam Machine. Unfortunately, it has confirmed that it has no plans to offer any bespoke media-streaming apps like Netflix or popular game streaming services like PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.

Garmin has quietly rolled out a new update for multiple smartwatches. Available as stable firmware, System Software 7.16 should improve activity data handling, which was an issue in earlier builds.

Xiaomi is expanding the stable HyperOS 3 rollout to 13 more devices in China, including the Xiaomi 14 lineup, MIX Fold 4, and Redmi K70 series. The update, which weighs around 7.3GB to 7.6GB, is rolling out gradually.

From hyper-detailed Nanite foliage to the new MegaLights system, the Epic’s update to Unreal pushes real-time graphics even closer to film-quality realism.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with sharper reasoning, improved instruction-following, and more natural conversation across two new models: Instant and Thinking.

Sora 2 builds on OpenAI’s text-to-video foundation but adds sharper motion tracking, more coherent lighting, and stronger “world simulation.” In simpler terms: it’s much better at making objects behave as if they belong in the same physical space.

The Google Photos app just got a series of new AI features, and with this, the company has also expanded support for an editing feature that was initially exclusive to the Pixel 10 series.

Garmin is preparing to offer a new stable update to its Instinct E, Instinct 3 and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. In the meantime, the company is now offering Beta Version 12.18 on its Beta Program with a crucial fix for those who use the company's inReach devices.

IKEA has released two updates in quick succession for the Home Smart app, version 1.57.0 and version 1.57.1. With the release, the company is bringing support for Matter to all users, marking the end of the beta testing of this functionality. Plus, thanks to Thread 1.4, users now have more control over their connected Thread network.

There's a new version available for Citron, which is one of the prominent Nintendo Switch emulators for Android. The updated emulator brings support for the GPU of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the PC version now offers support for Windows on ARM.

Google is rolling out a new Gemini-powered feature for Drive that turns your unread PDFs into short, podcast-style audio summaries. The “Audio Overviews” tool aims to make long reports and transcripts easier to digest — perfect for catching up while commuting or doing chores.

Xiaomi is expanding its HyperOS 3 rollout to more devices, with the Xiaomi Pad 7 now joining the list. The Android 16-based update brings performance boosts, fresh design tweaks, and AI-powered tools, with several more Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models set to follow later this month.

Former Bungie product director Chris Sides told the Shooter Monthly podcast the label "extraction shooter" is "dumb" and reductive, arguing it names a genre after a single mechanic and fails to capture the divergent pacing, tone, and complex mechanics of games like Escape from Tarkov and Helldivers 2.

A new Garmin update, system software 4.05, is currently rolling out to one of the brand’s wearables. This release adds new apps, support for Garmin Share and the ability to flip the device’s screen. The company has also improved certain alerts and tackled a range of bugs experienced by Descent X50i users.

Garmin has issued a new update for one of its wearables, system software version 2.07. This stable release brings three new technical data fields to the model, as well as improvements linked to its depth sensor and log. Plus, Garmin has resolved a passcode-related issue for the Descent X30.

Fans may find it surprising to learn what Switch 2 games owners are playing the most. Despite record Switch 2 sales, the prior handheld saw more support for its software. Gamers are enjoying the new console’s backward compatibility while waiting for anticipated current-gen releases.