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Gamers attempt to apply Nvidia DLSS 5 to console-exclusive Grand Theft Auto VI
A gamer on Reddit proposed a setup to apply Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology to the console-exclusive Grand Theft Auto VI by routing a PlayStation 5's video output through a PC with a 4K capture card and the Veyra open-source tool. This method aims to upscale the game and increase its frame rate, as demonstrated with the game's trailer.
Waze and Garmin integration may allow cyclists to appear on Waze navigation
The Garmin Connect app (v5.31) includes code hinting at a "Waze Location Sharing" feature, suggesting Waze may integrate Garmin's LiveTrack data. This integration could allow cyclists to appear on Waze maps for nearby drivers, potentially improving cyclist visibility.
DroidDeck Project Enables Local PC Gaming on Snapdragon Android Phones
The DroidDeck project allows users to run Valve's Steam Big Picture interface and PC games directly on compatible Snapdragon-powered Android phones. It utilizes Proton translation and custom graphics drivers, enabling local gameplay without cloud streaming or device rooting. This development provides a method for playing x86 PC titles on mobile devices.
Window Sweaters Mac App Adds Customizable Borders to Application Windows
A new Mac application, Window Sweaters, has been released, allowing users to add knitted borders and custom color schemes to their application windows. The app offers various customization options, including style, pattern, border width, and stitch size, with pre-designed sweaters for 37 common applications.
Lyft Replaces Lyft Pink with Lyft Go, Bundling DoorDash DashPass for $10/Month
Lyft has launched Lyft Go, a new subscription service replacing Lyft Pink, which includes DoorDash's DashPass for $10 per month or $96 annually. Existing DashPass members can access Lyft Go benefits at no additional cost, and the service offers ride credits, relaxed cancellation fees, and lost item fee waivers.
iOS 27.3 Update Adds Gym Strength to Apple Fitness+, Enhancing Apple One Premier
Apple's upcoming iOS 27.3 update introduces a new Gym Strength program to Apple Fitness+, which is part of the Apple One Premier bundle. This addition provides personalized workout plans with video demonstrations and progress tracking, making the high-end subscription tier more appealing. The update also includes new features for Apple Music and Apple TV, and enhances Apple Intelligence video summaries for HomeKit Secure Video.
GitHub Adds ACCESSIBILITY.md File Support for Repository Accessibility Statements
GitHub now recognizes an ACCESSIBILITY.md file, allowing projects to centralize information about accessibility goals, limitations, and reporting processes. This file is visible on repository overview pages and aims to make accessibility information more discoverable for users and maintainers.
Hogwarts Legacy Receives NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upgrade on GeForce NOW
Hogwarts Legacy now supports NVIDIA DLSS 5 with 3D-Guided Neural Rendering on GeForce NOW, which provides updated lighting and material details. This update is available for players streaming the game through Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox with Play Anywhere support. The integration also includes DLSS Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction features.
Motorola Announces Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Moto Watch Fit 27 Accessories
Motorola announced the upcoming North American release of the Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Moto Watch Fit 27, designed to complement its Signature 27 flagship phone. The earbuds feature Bose ANC and SoundDesign, while the smartwatch focuses on health tracking with a two-week battery life and Polar-powered health engine.
Spotify Content Library Available on United Airlines Seatback Screens with Starlink
Spotify's full content library, including personalized home screens and playlists, will be accessible on United Airlines seatback screens equipped with Starlink satellite internet. Passengers can connect their phones to the free in-flight Wi-Fi and scan a QR code to log in, allowing them to use the seatback display for streaming music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Linux Mint 27, codenamed Adrien, to be released next month with updated features
Linux Mint 27, codenamed Adrien, is scheduled for release next month, marking a shift in the distribution's release cadence and numbering scheme. The new version reintroduces hibernation support and includes updates to core applications and system tools. This release reflects the development team's move to a less frequent release cycle to allow for more significant changes.
X Rolls Out Faster Web App Globally, Citing Significant Speed Improvements
X is deploying a new web application globally, rolling it out to signed-in users country by country. The company states the updated app significantly improves loading times, with profiles loading in 2.7 seconds compared to 22 seconds previously on slow connections.
iOS 27 Introduces Enhanced Slideshow Creation and iCloud Shared Album Upgrades in Photos App
Apple's iOS 27 update brings significant new features to the Photos app, including advanced slideshow creation tools and improvements to iCloud Shared Albums. These updates address long-standing user requests for more robust media management and sharing capabilities within the Photos ecosystem.
AT&T Connected Life integrates Gemini for Home, adding AI features to security system
AT&T's Connected Life smart home security system now integrates with Gemini for Home, enabling AI-powered features. This integration allows for event summaries, natural language video search, and detailed descriptions of security camera footage for users with the professional monitoring plan.
Chrome Canary Tests Settings Search Bar and UI Updates
Google is testing a new search bar within Chrome's settings menu, along with other UI changes like grouped options and a dedicated extensions submenu, in Chrome Canary. These features aim to simplify navigation of the browser's increasingly complex settings, though no release date has been announced.
Fortra Introduces AI-Powered Guided Diagnostics for GoAnywhere MFT
Fortra has released Guided Diagnostics, an AI feature within its GoAnywhere MFT platform, which the company claims can save file transfer administrators up to 160 hours annually by quickly identifying causes of failed transfers. This feature analyzes failure logs and provides a ranked list of potential issues, reducing the time spent on investigation.
Redmagic 12 Pro is First Snapdragon Phone with Android Linux Terminal Support
The Redmagic 12 Pro is the first Snapdragon-based Android phone confirmed to support the Linux Terminal feature introduced in Android 16. This extends a power-user feature previously limited to Pixel and Exynos-powered Samsung devices to Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform.
Google Photos Adds Option to Disable Background Music in Memories
Google Photos is rolling out a new global setting that allows users to disable background music in Memories. This update addresses user feedback regarding unwanted music playing over videos within Memories, while still allowing original video audio to play.
Kitty 0.50 Terminal Adds Docked Windows and Session Restore on Logout
Kitty 0.50, a GPU-based terminal emulator, introduces docked windows that can attach to other windows or tabs, and a feature to restore the terminal's state after logging out or restarting the computer. These additions provide more flexible layout options and improved session persistence for users.
Apple News Live Activity provides real-time US midterm election results
Apple News is offering real-time updates for the US midterm election results via its Live Activity feature. This allows users to track vote counts directly on their iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, or on a Mac's menu bar through iPhone Mirroring.
MacPaw Launches Eney AI Assistant for Apple Devices with Deep Integrations
MacPaw, known for CleanMyMac and Setapp, released Eney, an AI assistant for Mac and iPhone. Eney integrates with Apple services like Mail, Calendar, and Reminders, offering features such as document summarization, email drafting, and meeting transcription. The tool emphasizes privacy, storing data locally and requiring explicit user permission for access.
macOS 27.3 Beta 1 Adds Native Markdown Rendering to Quick Look
macOS 27.3 beta 1 introduces native Markdown file rendering in Quick Look, allowing users to preview .md files with formatting instead of raw syntax. This update aligns with Apple's broader integration of Markdown and its increasing use by AI agents for instructions and context.
Safari 27.3 Introduces Adaptive Dark Mode for Web Content
Safari 27.3 now includes Adaptive Dark Mode, which automatically adjusts web content colors to match the user's system appearance settings. This feature applies to websites that do not explicitly define their own dark mode styles, improving readability and visual consistency for users.
Ferrari's Luce EV 2027 Production Run Fully Allocated Despite Initial Criticism
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, has sold out its entire 2027 production run, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. This occurred despite initial negative reception and a drop in Ferrari's stock price upon its debut in May. The company expects to begin initial deliveries of the Luce in the fourth quarter.
Apple Fitness+ Introduces Gym Strength Program with Personalized Workout Plans
Apple Fitness+ has launched Gym Strength, a new feature offering personalized, four-week strength training plans that adapt based on user progress. The program includes exercise demonstrations and integrates with Apple Watch for logging reps and weight, aiming to support users in gym or home settings.
Sonos app adds System Health feature and volume presets, improving system diagnostics
Sonos introduced a new System Health feature to its iOS app, providing a comprehensive overview of speaker systems, network status, and diagnostic information. The company also announced upcoming volume presets and miniplayer interactions for both iOS and Android users, alongside spoken voice prompts for Ace Ultra headphones.
Android Auto 18.1 Update Prepares for Light Mode and Redesign Elements
Google is rolling out Android Auto 18.1 to stable users, an update that contains no user-facing changes but includes behind-the-scenes preparations for a future redesign and light mode. The update adds assets for light and dark modes, including Samsung-specific variants, and continues to reference the "Cielo" redesign with map scaling and dashboard animations.
Microsoft Authenticator for Android switches to Google One for password backup
Microsoft Authenticator on Android will discontinue its proprietary password backup feature, transitioning to Google One for this service. This change, effective January 2027, requires users to enable Microsoft Authenticator within Google One's backup settings.
Open-source project Arnis converts OpenStreetMap data into Minecraft worlds
Arnis, an open-source project, converts real-world geospatial data from OpenStreetMap into playable Minecraft worlds. Started in 2022, the project has accumulated nearly 900,000 downloads and 70 contributors, allowing users to explore familiar locations within the game.
Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet
Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina are expected to enable driver's licenses in Apple Wallet, following recent launches in Virginia and Oklahoma. This expansion will bring the total number of supported US states to nearly 20, including Puerto Rico. North Carolina has stated support will be available by early 2027, while Utah and Kentucky are anticipated to launch sooner.
Tiny Basic Interpreter Released for Arduino Boards and MCUs
A new BASIC interpreter, Tiny Basic for Arduino, is available for mid-range Arduino boards and microcontrollers. It allows users to write, edit, and run BASIC code directly on the hardware without a PC IDE.
Samsung Reports 45% Sales Increase for Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Europe
Samsung announced that its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series sales in Europe increased by 45% in the first nine weeks post-launch compared to the Z Fold 7. The company noted a significant surge in search interest for the Z Fold 8, particularly coinciding with the iPhone Duo's unveiling, suggesting a halo effect from Apple's announcement.
Android to receive new 'Family Hub' feature in Settings for centralized family account management
Google is rolling out a new 'Family Hub' feature within Android's Settings menu, as confirmed in the November 2026 Google System Update. This feature provides a central location for managing family accounts, sharing options, and permissions.
Developer Boots Windows 11 26H2 with 128MB RAM, 3.1% of Recommended Minimum
Developer NTDEV successfully booted Windows 11 26H2 on a system with only 128MB of RAM, significantly below Microsoft's 4GB recommendation. This technical experiment demonstrates the operating system's minimal operational requirements after extensive stripping of components, drivers, and services.
Comparative Evaluation of Open-Source 5G RAN Platforms OAI and srsRAN Released
A new study provides a comparative evaluation of OpenAirInterface (OAI) and srsRAN, two open-source 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) platforms. The research assesses their supported features, deployment flexibility, and quantitative performance across various configurations and applications, addressing a gap in comprehensive comparisons.
DiscImageStudio Enables Visible Artwork Burning on CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs
DiscImageStudio is a new tool that allows users to convert images into data compatible with CD, DVD, and single-layer BD-R discs, enabling the burning of visible artwork onto the disc surface. It supports design and burning on Windows, with experimental command-line versions for Linux and macOS that generate disc images offline. The software offers precise calibration for physical data, improving accuracy from 10^-6 to 10^-14 compared to manual methods.
Realme launches Harry Potter Edition of Realme 16 Pro smartphone
Chinese phone manufacturer Realme released a Harry Potter Edition of its Realme 16 Pro smartphone, marking its second collaboration with Warner Bros. This collectible Android phone features Harry Potter-themed design elements, packaging, and UI, following a previous Game of Thrones edition.
Hinge Tests Cheaper Subscription Plan with New Filters and Location Features
Hinge is testing a new, cheaper subscription tier that includes additional filters and custom location boundaries. This initiative aims to attract more price-sensitive users and increase payer penetration, as Hinge's current revenue per payer is high but its payer penetration is lower than other Match Group apps.
Android September 2026 Google System Updates Introduce Motion Assist and Play Store Changes
Google released its September 2026 system updates for Android, bringing improvements to Play services and Play Store across various devices. Key updates include a new motion assist feature for phones, enhanced real-time metric data for Wear OS, and local currency purchasing options in the Play Store for several new regions.
Guide to Connecting Apple Pencil Models to iPad
This guide details the process for connecting various Apple Pencil models to an iPad, outlining specific steps for the USB-C, Pro, second-generation, and first-generation Pencils. It also addresses compatibility considerations and re-pairing requirements for older models.