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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.

According to a Digital Foundry review, Silent Hill f performance on Sony’s flagship console has caveats. The PS5 Pro enhanced game suffers from shimmering reflections due to its PSSR implementation. Like other PS5 Pro games, players don’t have the ability to disable the upscaling feature.

About four months after the first official teaser, Activision is back with a multiplayer-focused trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Alongside it, an in-depth blog post covers the maps, modes, perks, weapons, and other details of the upcoming game. Three of the 18 confirmed maps are remastered Black Ops 2 areas.

The wait is over for Galaxy S24 users as Samsung has officially begun the stable rollout of One UI 8, bringing a fresh wave of updates and refinements. This new software, based on Android 16, promises a smoother experience with new AI tools and features that enhance usability.

Wallpaper engine and similar apps won't be needed soon, as Microsoft has decided to reintroduce the ability to use video as the desktop background in Windows 11. The feature was abandoned long ago and was last available in Windows Vista.

A new Philips Hue smart home integration is rolling out to users of Sonos devices. You can now use the audio brand’s voice assistant to control Hue smart lights and smart plugs. Plus, there are also bug fixes for Philips Hue app users, arriving in version 5.51.0 of the company’s smartphone app.

The Garmin Health Status feature is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This sleep-related tool arrived with the new Venu 4 wearable, and is designed to help users track five important health metrics. It is already available for many users on one version of Garmin Connect, and will be available in other places in the future.

At the end of last week, Opera One 122.0.5643.51 arrived with several changes in addition to the usual minor tweaks and fixes. Although the two new visual themes may not appeal to everyone, the redesigned History and the ability to manually skip video ads are features that most users should find valuable.

Based on Debian 13 and designed primarily for single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi family, DietPi 9.17 comes with improved backups, a Roon Server early access toggle, as well as multiple minor bug fixes and tweaks. Alongside the aforementioned SBC lineup, it also works with Odroid, PINE64, Radxa, Allo, NanoPi, and more.

Many gamers are predicting that Forza Horizon 6 will be a focal point of the Tokyo Game Show 2025. The event's itinerary includes an hour dedicated to an unnamed Xbox game. Leaks point to an often-requested Forza Horizon 6 location in Japan, along with a release date in 2026.

xAI's Grok 4 Fast offers top-ten AI performance at a lower price than most competitors, allowing businesses to save money on its use. As a tradeoff, it omits image and video creation capabilities.

Switch 2 gamers may pay less for Resident Evil Requiem than their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts. The handheld port will feature lower resolution graphics, but offer similar gameplay. Nintendo fans have become accustomed to paying near full price for many third-party Switch 2 games.

Activision may bombard gamers with DLC soon after the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date. A new leak hints that Season 1-4 will feature a generous number of maps and skins. The same source confirms that Modern Warfare 4 will require original cosmetics after a shift to a new in-game engine.

While more Steam games offer early access, the duration of these pre-release periods varies. An analysis of titles over three years reveals the ideal length of time to complete development. How involved gamers are in the process may also predict player counts for final versions.

Xiaomi recently began recruiting international users for its HyperOS 3 beta program, and eligible devices are expected to get the test Android 16 firmware on September 24, 2025. XiaomiTime has now listed the first possible phones that will get the update.

Shape of Dreams, a new Steam hack-n-slash game that launched on September 10, is discounted to $19.99 as part of a new sale. The hack and slash roguelite features fast-paced combat, eight playable characters, and four-player co-op gameplay, and it has been received very positively by the gaming community.

Magix has launched Vegas Pro 23, a Windows video editor that introduces GPU-acceleration to speed color grading, enable real-time previews, and power smoother playback, with support for ARM-based Snapdragon X systems. The update also adds a more flexible interface with track-level effects, native gameplay capture and expanded audio tools.

Paying tribute to Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake and Max Payne headline the latest Humble Bundle. Both titles have gameplay that appeals to fans of horror games and third-person shooters. The package valued at $238 also offers highly rated Epic and Steam games, like Quantum Break and Control.

Valve confirms its gaming platform will stop updating on 32-bit Windows 10 starting January 1, 2026, marking the end of Steam support for legacy systems.

Xiaomi is currently testing HyperOS 3 beta on many of its products, and the company has just announced the imminent rollout of the stable update. To be specific, six phones are set to get the non-beta version by October 15, 2025.

Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" is one step closer to the masses thanks to a new beta release. Targeting multiple platforms and available in quite a few versions, as usual, this release includes the 6.17 Linux kernel and most features that will come with the final release, expected to arrive on October 9.

Amazfit’s latest smartwatch is receiving its first update. Reported on social media, software version 2.2.3.3 is said to improve the on-watch route planning feature. Also listed in the change log are other enhancements and a bug fix linked to the wearable’s offline voice functionality.

In its quest for delivering the ultimate customization capabilities, Vivaldi 7.6 for desktop arrives with a fully customizable tab bar alongside the Tab Button. Additionally, this update sports cleaner context menus, address field keyword search, ad blocker upgrades, faster switching to hibernated tabs, and more.

Survival horror fans may soon find out what part Leon will play in Resident Evil Requiem. A leaker believes that the former cop-turned-government agent will emerge at an upcoming showcase. The ninth mainline Resident Evil game will blend popular characters of the past with fresh faces.

Epic Games has announced a new programme that will allow Fortnite creators to sell in-game items from their islands. The company will take 50% of the V-bucks value from sales, and it will determine the amount in US dollars based on customer spending in a given month.

A Japanese cover for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has leaked crucial details about its narrative. It also discusses how Samus Aran received her psychic powers. Some fans believe that Nintendo has been too secretive about the Switch game as its December release date approaches.