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Limited edition Citizen watches with stained glass dials launching soon

Two new Citizen watches with stained glass window effect faces have been unveiled. Set for release in Japan in the near future, these limited edition timepieces can be powered by any light source.

Polly Allcock, 10 Oct 2026 22:23

The co-branded box holds five collectibles, led by a rotating metal stand that grips the phone magnetically.

OnePlus 16 teams up with A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality for a sword-themed gift box

OnePlus has revealed a OnePlus 16 gift box based on the Chinese animated series A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, with a magnetic sword-array stand, a sword-shaped SIM ejector, a themed case, a postcard and a fridge magnet. The phone launches in China on October 12 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a 9,000mAh battery.

Antony Muchiri, 10 Oct 2026 21:47

Alldocube iPlay 80E tablet shown from the front and rear

Affordable Alldocube tablet launches with 2.5K display, Android 17, and up to 1TB microSD support

Alldocube has listed its new iPlay 80E tablet in Japan with an 11-inch 2.5K 90Hz display and Android 17. It features a Unisoc T7300 processor, 4G LTE connectivity, 8GB of RAM and an 8,800mAh battery.

Shahadat Ali, 10 Oct 2026 21:28

The new 10,000mAh UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank brings better protection against fires and explosions.

Xiaomi releases new UltraThin magnetic power bank with 45W charging and upgraded safety features

Xiaomi has released the Jinshajiang Ultra-thin Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 45W in China after successful crowdfunding. Building on the 5,000 mAh model launched in early 2026, it doubles the battery capacity and adds better safeguards against battery-related fires and explosions.

Elvis Shida, 10 Oct 2026 21:08

Surface Laptop Ultra. Microsoft wants MacBook Pro users to switch to this laptop.

Microsoft offers MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 to switch to Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft is offering MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 in extra cash back when they trade in their Apple laptop and preorder the new Surface Laptop Ultra. The bonus is paid in addition to the device’s normal trade-in value, as Microsoft tries to lure Apple users to its $2,599.99 RTX Spark-powered flagship.

Andrew Sozinov, 10 Oct 2026 20:48

Xiaomi 18 Fold with Xring O3 dominates latest smartphone performance chart

AnTuTu has now revealed its newest Android device performance chart, with scores averaged across September. Xiaomi's latest flagship foldable, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, takes first place, thanks to its powerful Xring O3 chipset and class-leading RAM.

Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2026 20:39

The Abxylute P5 wireless controller for PS5 is available at a discount for a limited time.

Abxylute launches PS5 wireless controller with adaptive triggers

Abxylute has announced a new wireless controller made for the PlayStation 5. With a design inspired by the DualSense controller, the Abxylute P5 has Hall Effect thumbsticks and adaptive triggers for a price tag that falls under $100.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Oct 2026 20:39

Cyberleek may leak GTA 6 build before release date, unless PS5 disc demands met

Rockstar Games’ ultimate fear may be a playable GTA 6 build uploaded to piracy sites. Cyberleek is ready to release a full version of the game if supporters achieve a cryptocurrency goal. Take-Two Interactive could avoid the leak by committing to an Xbox and PS5 disc version and apologizing.

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2026 19:14

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606 has been released.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9606

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9606 puts Weather first on the lock screen, adds widget controls, and fixes an msmpeg2ac3dec.dll crash that hit some PC apps and games.

Darryl Linington, 10 Oct 2026 18:15

An artist's illustration showing a planet and a star.

Astronomers discover the most distant fast radio burst ever detected

Astronomers have detected, using observations from different telescopes, a fast radio burst that occurred when the universe was still relatively young. And studying it could help them better understand the distribution of matter within and between galaxies.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Oct 2026 17:38

Ken Kutaragi, creator of the original PlayStation, pictured in 2004.

PlayStation creator predicts AI-generated entertainment by 2029 as he questions gaming's technological progress

PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi believes artificial intelligence could transform gaming within just a few years, potentially allowing people to generate interactive entertainment in real time.

Louise Burke, 10 Oct 2026 16:17

iQOO Pad Pro gaming tablet shown from the front and rear.

iQOO officially announces compact gaming tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

iQOO has officially announced its compact Pad Pro gaming tablet with an 8.8-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and Q3 gaming chip. Reservations are now open in China.

Shahadat Ali, 10 Oct 2026 16:16

The Xiaomi Smart Temperature and Humidity Monitor 3 Pro is available in China only for now.

Xiaomi launches new temperature and humidity sensor that can measure CO₂ levels

Xiaomi has begun selling a new model of its temperature and humidity sensor in China. With a price tag that is roughly equivalent to $20, the new smart sensor can also measure carbon dioxide levels in the home.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Oct 2026 16:05

In Europe, 51% of all copies of Marvel's Wolverine were sold on disc.

PlayStation discs aren't dead after all? New figures spark heated debate

Sony plans to move away from physical games starting in 2028. However, recent sales figures for Marvel's Wolverine suggest that discs are still going strong, at least in Europe – or are they? The numbers have sparked a heated debate on Reddit. Some see them as evidence against Sony's digital strategy, while others argue that they don't tell the whole story.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 14:56

Stronghold: Definitive Edition is available on Steam with a 71% discount until October 15.

Deal | New all-time low: Legendary strategy game now just around $4.30 on Steam

A true strategy classic is now cheaper than ever on Steam. The modernized remake of Stronghold offers medieval castles, epic siege battles and plenty of nostalgia for just $4.34.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 14:03

Unitree robots during choreographed performance

Humanoid robot rental prices crater as dedicated exchanges appear

Unitree and other popular humanoid robot makers are renting their bipeds on dedicated exchanges now. The choreographed dance during the Chinese New Year has left a lasting impression with people who rent them.

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Oct 2026 13:47

Prospera is scheduled to launch on PC in the second quarter of 2027.

Prospera: First-person city builder works surprisingly well

A city builder like Anno 1800, but from a first-person perspective? That might sound unusual, but according to PC Games, it works surprisingly well. However, the publication has identified one potential problem.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 13:30

Lenovo launches the premium Yoga Tab Gen 2 just in time for one of the biggest deal events but can't manage to supply Amazon with units...

Lenovo makes a huge mistake: This tablet was not available during Amazon Prime Deal Days

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 was unveiled at IFA, just in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season and, above all, the major deal events. Nevertheless, it was absent from Prime Deal Days, which took place in early October. How could Lenovo let something like this happen?

Florian Schmitt, 10 Oct 2026 12:54

The GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC controller can now be purchased in Ivory White and Obsidian Black.

GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC controller (Black and White colors) now available on Amazon

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Oct 2026 12:26

Zelda vs. GTA 6 – although the two games are launching just two weeks apart, Nintendo probably isn't too worried about Rockstar's blockbuster.

GTA 6 vs. Zelda: Why Nintendo has nothing to fear from Rockstar

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.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 12:19

T-Mobile says its old LTE spectrum won't fix Starlink Mobile's indoor woes

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.

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Oct 2026 11:45

A French creator's YouTube channel with around 190,000 subscribers was deleted over a gameplay video of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival.

190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game

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.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 11:40

Whether GTA 6 will ever be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 remains uncertain.

GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo executive speaks out for the first time

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.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2026 11:13

The RTX 5090 is about get a whole lot more scarce

Nvidia reportedly leaves RTX 5090 out in the cold as GB202 finds a more lucrative home

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.

Anil Ganti, 10 Oct 2026 10:35

What may be the worst smartphone update of 2026 comes from Xiaomi

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.

Marcus Herbrich, 10 Oct 2026 10:01

Smartphone displaying an audio waveform beside wireless earbuds and a coffee cup on a wooden desk

Apple recruits NotebookLM creators: AI startup Huxe in an acqui-hire deal

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.

Jan Gruber, 10 Oct 2026 09:50

Two hands each hold an iPhone Duo, one folded and one unfolded

iPhone Duo: Apple personalizes the first startup with the owner's name

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.

Jan Gruber, 10 Oct 2026 09:48

Man wearing headphones raising his hands in frustration in front of a laptop

Anthropic bans abusive behavior toward Claude starting November 12

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.

Steffen Zahn, 10 Oct 2026 08:55

The iQOO Neo 12 is set to be a gaming monster with an impressive spec sheet

iQOO's upcoming Snapdragon-powered phone brings active cooling and a 2K 185Hz display

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.

Bùi Giang, 10 Oct 2026 07:16

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 foil cover shown

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake Switch 2 pre-orders set Amazon record, dominating GTA 6

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.

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2026 05:20

Acer officially launches 5G tablet with up to 2TB expandable storage

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.

Huzefa Baloch, 10 Oct 2026 05:00

Looking for a moon phase watch? These Timex deals are a good place to start

Deal | Timex's Marlin Moon and Waterbury Classic Moon watches are heavily discounted right now

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.

Kristen Spradlin, 10 Oct 2026 04:44

Hacker who leaked GTA 6 gameplay goes on trial 10 days before release date

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.

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2026 01:18

The new Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C Docking Station supports up to three 4K monitors on Windows PCs.

Ugreen launches new 14-in-1 docking station with triple 4K monitor support and 100W charging

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.

Elvis Shida, 10 Oct 2026 00:29

Google Fitbit Edge gets a launch date, and it's pretty close

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Oct 2026 23:56

Close-up of the Timex Legacy Day and Date watch, showing its green sunray dial, silver-tone bezel and brushed lugs, ridged crown, and textured brown leather strap against a dark green box and wooden surface.

Timex’s new Legacy dress watch is an ultra-affordable homage to the Rolex Day-Date

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.

Kristen Spradlin, 09 Oct 2026 23:05

Intel is preparing another refresh of its Raptor Lake desktop CPUs.

Intel prepares another Raptor Lake refresh for 2027, Gigabyte confirms

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.

Andrew Sozinov, 09 Oct 2026 22:36

CookieRun: Kingdom Mortal Flames, Eternal Change live

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

Darryl Linington, 09 Oct 2026 22:28

A leaked render believed to be that of the HMD Pulse 2T Pro showing its rear display.

HMD's making a smartphone with a secondary rear display

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Oct 2026 22:15

The OmniBook Ultra 16 comes in a single colour option and is 15.73 mm thick.

HP releases new 16-inch laptop with 99 Wh battery, 128 GB RAM and 1,100-nit OLED display

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.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2026 21:02

Amazfit’s Cheetah 2 Ultra is receiving the September 2026 update

Amazfit releases new update for multiple smartwatches with navigation features

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.

Polly Allcock, 09 Oct 2026 20:38

The new HP OmniBook X weighs 1.71 kg and is 13.53 mm thick.

HP releases new 14-inch laptop with 1,100-nit OLED display and 128 GB RAM

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.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2026 20:34

The OnLogic Helix 320 fanless mini PC can be equipped with up to an 8-core Intel CPU, and features an aluminum build with a silver colorway and an orange colorway on the front

Fanless 8-core mini PC arrives with up to 16 GB RAM and four 2.5G Ethernet ports

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.

Sambit Saha, 09 Oct 2026 20:18

The IBASE IB966 SBC can be equipped with up to a 16-core Intel CPU and 128 GB of RAM.

Powerful 16-core SBC with up to 128 GB RAM goes official with dual 2.5G Ethernet

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.

Sambit Saha, 09 Oct 2026 20:17

The new IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra switches to Intel's Wildcat Lake platform.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch laptop internationally with 120 Hz display and over 50% longer battery life than older model

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.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2026 20:10

The OnePlus 16 is expected to arrive on the 12th of this month with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC and 16 GB of RAM.

OnePlus 16 flagship smartphone display specs confirmed ahead of launch

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.

Sambit Saha, 09 Oct 2026 20:01

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