GameSir has now begun selling the cheaper variants of its G7 Pro 8K PC controller. Available in Obsidian Black and Ivory White, the controllers, which have an 8,000hz polling rate, are also compatible with Android devices and the Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

While other publishers are doing their best to avoid GTA 6, Nintendo is launching a new Zelda title shortly before the release of what is arguably the most anticipated game of all time. A former Epic Games employee explains why this strategy could work. On Reddit, however, opinions are divided.

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon stock dropped when SpaceX purchased T-Mobile's former 800 MHz spectrum batch. This has been hyped as the last critical piece for Starlink Mobile becoming a rival fourth carrier, but T-Mobile isn't buying it.

Ten years of work, around 3,000 videos and 190,000 subscribers – all gone because a YouTuber showed footage from the new horror game Hellraiser: Revival. What makes the case particularly controversial is that he claims to have censored the explicit scenes.

Nintendo has been asked directly about a possible Switch 2 version of GTA 6 for the first time. However, there's no clear answer. Instead, the company points to Rockstar and Take-Two, sparking a controversial discussion on Reddit.

Nvidia has reportedly stopped allocating new GB202 GPU supplies to the GeForce RTX 5090, reserving future production for its professional RTX Pro graphics cards. If true, the development could worsen RTX 5090 availability, which is already pretty spotty.

The new Redmi Note 17 Pro with its Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is meant to succeed the Redmi Note 15 Pro, but takes a step backward in camera quality and performance, of all things. Our review of this affordable Xiaomi phone shows why the current Note 17 Pro is not the better smartphone in every respect and is not worth buying at the moment.

Apple has secured the right to hire employees from AI startup Huxe and acquired a license to its technology. Huxe was founded by three former developers of Google's NotebookLM. The deal became public through the EU's DMA transparency list and is at least Apple's fourth AI deal of 2026.

Anyone buying the iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will reportedly be greeted by name when they first turn it on, according to Mark Gurman. The feature is exclusive to the foldable, available only in the US and only in English and Spanish. In Germany, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23 without it.

Anthropic has revised the Usage Policy for Claude. From November 12, sustained and needless cruelty toward the model is banned, while ordinary frustration with wrong answers is still fine. The update also tightens the rules on tracking people without consent and on weapons. Here is what it means for users of Claude.ai and the Claude apps.

Leaker Digital Chat Station has shared specifications for the upcoming iQOO Neo 12, pointing to a Qualcomm flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate display and active cooling hardware.

The Ocarina of Time remake and GTA 6 should overshadow all November competition. Yet physical Amazon sales of the Zelda title are moving at an unprecedented pace. Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusive game has sold more than 100,000 copies in the last month alone.

The Iconia Tab 11 5G is Acer’s latest Android tablet to launch in India. It comes with a metal body, a 10.95-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and 5G connectivity.

Timex makes a pretty compelling case for affordable moon phase watches, and Amazon’s latest deals make two of its best-looking options even more tempting. The Marlin Moon Phase is down to $153.90, while the Waterbury Classic Moon Phase has dropped to just $118.50.

In 2022, Arion Kurtaj launched a cyberattack on Rockstar Games, leading to multiple GTA 6 leaks. The hacker’s trial is now set to open on November 9th in a UK courtroom. As the game’s release date fast approaches, the studio faces a familiar threat from Cyberleek.

A new Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C Docking Station has appeared on Amazon in North America and across Europe. The 14-port dock includes USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, a headphone jack, an SD card, and Ethernet. It supports 100W charging and up to three 4K monitors on Windows.

After numerous leaks, Google has announced a launch date for its new wearable, the Fitbit Edge. The upcoming wearable, which has a display unlike the Fitbit Air, is expected to launch in multiple regions including Europe and North America.

Timex’s new Legacy Day and Date borrows the Rolex Day-Date’s signature day-and-date layout and pairs it with a muted green dial, all without the eye-watering price tag. The latest model gives you two interchangeable leather straps instead of a steel bracelet, making it easier to switch things up.

Gigabyte has released BIOS updates for its B760 and H610 motherboards, preparing them for new Intel desktop CPUs expected in early 2027. The upcoming processors are reportedly part of the Core 2000 series and will support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving users a potential upgrade path without replacing their existing hardware.

Devsisters releases CookieRun: Kingdom's Mortal Flames update featuring Episode 11, Rajapendra Cookie of Mortality, and the Desert Raid Giant Sand Jelly Worm boss.

HMD might soon unveil a new smartphone in its pulse series with some impressive features. Alongside an OLED display and a sizeable battery capacity, the upcoming HMD Pulse 2T Pro is also revealed to have a second display on the back.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Configurable with up to 128 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 16 also contains a 99 Wh battery, a 1,100-nit OLED display and a choice between two Nvidia RTX Spark N1X chipsets.

The Amazfit September 2026 update has been officially announced. Already rolling out to many of the brand’s smartwatches, it brings new features related to navigation alongside other improvements.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop containing a 1,100-nit OLED display. Also featuring an 80 Wh battery and up to 128 GB of RAM, the new OmniBook X is one of the first 14-inch laptops to feature Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, too.

OnLogic has introduced a new mini PC, the Helix 320. The fanless mini PC features a compact enclosure and can be equipped with up to an 8-core Intel CPU paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

IBase has introduced a new Intel Panther Lake-powered SBC with up to 128 GB RAM. The 3.5-inch SBC, dubbed the IB966, can be equipped with up to a 16-core CPU and a powerful Arc B390 iGPU.

Lenovo has started selling a new 14-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with an optional 120 Hz display, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra 14IWC11 also boasts significantly longer battery life than Lenovo's original model thanks to its power-efficient Intel Wildcat Lake architecture.

OnePlus has confirmed the display specifications of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16. As expected, the smartphone is all set to feature an impressive LTPO OLED panel with an extremely high refresh rate.

(Update: One of the artists involved has now spoken out on Reddit.) The release of GTA 6 is getting closer – and the signs are now appearing on the streets of New York. A huge mural featuring Jason and Lucia is currently taking shape in Brooklyn. For fans, this is more than just another piece of outdoor advertising: Rockstar appears to be reviving a tradition from the GTA 5 era, suggesting that the final promotional push may now be underway.

Seiko and Sanrio’s Hangyodon share a 2,000-piece collaboration watch, on sale now through Premico at 49,280 yen, roughly $311. The dial hides a narutomaki nod to his favourite hiyashi chuka, and the box is shaped like a house. Ships in late December.

Expensive memory, higher prices, subdued demand: According to Nikkei Asia, Apple reportedly reduced component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by 15 to 20 percent in October. However, the signal is not quite as clear-cut as it sounds.

Total War: Attila is a strategy game set in late antiquity in which you can choose from several factions, each with different units. You can conquer Roman territories, repel the Scourge of God, or take advantage of the situation to expand your own empire. Update: Its price is back to normal.

Volkswagen has filed a recall with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) covering more than 22,500 of ID.4 vehicles from model years 2023 through 2026. The high-voltage battery could fail and, under a combination of specific charging patterns and a state of charge above 80%, cause a vehicle fire.

A Reuters investigation has revealed that Tesla repeatedly urged the Dutch vehicle registration authority, RDW, to speed up the approval process for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistance system and make it less demanding. The findings raise questions not only about FSD’s actual safety, but also about the transparency and independence of Europe’s vehicle approval process.

Week 41 was all about local AI, new hardware, and the next generation of smart devices. Microsoft and Asus are pushing AI PCs forward with powerful hardware, while new flagship smartphones and tablets are beginning to emerge. At the same time, Meta and Google are working to integrate AI assistants more deeply into everyday digital life. Here’s our editorial roundup of the week’s most important developments.

EU’s more repair-friendly Switch 2 console and accessories have appeared in FCC records. The filings suggest buyers in other parts of the world will benefit from easier battery swaps. However, the handheld and controllers may have slightly weaker wireless connectivity.

Nvidia has never released a macOS driver for GeForce cards from the Turing generation onward. A developer named NullMoth has now provided a custom Metal driver for Hackintosh PCs running macOS 15, tested on an RTX 5060. It is not yet ready for everyday use.

Following the poll from earlier this week and the subsequent leaked gameplay footage, CyberLeek is back with another poll. This time, it seems like people are only interested in seeing Lucia.

Ugreen has launched the new Nexode Pro 45 charger in fresh Burgundy shade. Features-wise, it remains the same as the grey variant that debuted a few days back. The charger has a tiny footprint and comes with a foldable prong design, a built-in smart touch display, and multi-layer safety features. 

iBuyPower has launched a high-end mini-PC featuring 128 GB of RAM. Also equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, the iBuyPower Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC packs dual USB4, dual 10 GbE Ethernet and three M.2 slots into a housing that measures 200 x 198 x 70 mm.

Chinese automaker Zeekr is demonstrating the capabilities of high-end hybrid technology with the new 9X Ultra AWD. The 6,393-pound PHEV is heading to Europe with fast charging performance that surpasses even leading fully electric models.

Citizen is launching KEI. It's a fresh mechanical line, shipping to customers on November 5. Five watches start at 68,200 yen, around $431, with updated caliber 8310 and its 60-hour reserve in a 38 mm steel case with sapphire, a display caseback and JIS class 1 magnetic resistance.

The French automaker Citroen has opened orders for an unconventional EV designed for city driving. The new Ami Outdoor special edition is a two-seater measuring just 8.1 feet long. It can be driven from age 15 in some countries, with lease payments of under $80 a month.

BMW has revealed details of the upcoming flagship model in its all-electric midsize SUV lineup. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive combines rapid acceleration with a long driving range and 400 kW DC fast charging.

Anbernic has showcased its latest gaming handheld of 2026. A throwback to the Nintendo 3DS, the RG DDS features a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery and 500-nit displays to achieve what Anbernic describes as a flagship and seamless dual-screen gaming experience.

Jon Prosser is back at it again with a high-quality 3D render of what might just be Apple's center-stage product for the October 13 launch. The leaker has also added that the new MacBooks will be announced at a later date.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Best Buy, the Lenovo LOQ Essential gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch 144 Hz display and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU is now available with a sizeable $650 discount.