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Samsung launches virtual Cash Card for Wallet, partners with Rakuten for cash back deals
Samsung introduced a new virtual Cash Card within Samsung Wallet, allowing users to earn and spend cash back from purchases. This initiative integrates with Rakuten's network, providing access to deals from over 3,500 brands and 25,000 in-store options.
Google Maps adds Fall foliage display to navigation in select US metros
Google Maps is rolling out an update that displays Fall foliage along navigation routes in certain US metropolitan areas. This feature, available through November, shows colorful trees on the map during active navigation.
FromSoftware Delays The Duskbloods Release to 2027 for Refinement
FromSoftware has delayed the release of its multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, from 2026 to 2027. The studio stated the delay is to allow for final adjustments to game rules and balancing, following feedback from an August network test.
GeForce NOW Adds 'Phantom Blade Zero', 'World of Warcraft: Forever', and Mod Support
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding S-GAME's 'Phantom Blade Zero' and Blizzard Entertainment's 'World of Warcraft: Forever' to its library. The service also introduced mod support for 'Cyberpunk 2077' and 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered', expanding gameplay options for subscribers.
Virgin Galactic Unveils First Delta-Class Spacecraft, Apeiron, for Suborbital Tourism
Virgin Galactic rolled out its first Delta-class suborbital spacecraft, named Apeiron, onto a runway in Arizona. This marks a step towards the company's next generation of space tourism vehicles, following a hiatus in US space tourism missions.
Samsung releases minor Galaxy Ring update, Amazon offers $75 discount
Samsung released a 0.68MB stability update for the Galaxy Ring in South Korea, version Q50XWWU2AZIA. Concurrently, Amazon is offering a $75 discount on the Galaxy Ring, reducing its price to $324.99.
Sony Releases Transparent DualSense Controllers and PS5 Console Covers
Sony announced new transparent DualSense PS5 controllers and matching console covers as part of the Prism Collection. These accessories, available in orange, green, and gray, feature a clear finish allowing a view of the controller's internal components, reminiscent of late 1990s tech designs.
Audio Technica Releases First Wireless StreamSet Headphones for Creators and Gamers
Audio Technica introduced the ATH-M50xSTS-WL, its first wireless StreamSet headphones, expanding the line beyond XLR and USB models. These headphones use a 2.4GHz USB transceiver for ultra-low latency, targeting content creators, streamers, and gamers.
AlpineBSD: A New Operating System Based on NetBSD Kernel and Alpine Linux Userspace
AlpineBSD is a new operating system that combines the NetBSD kernel with a userspace inspired by Alpine Linux. The project aims to minimize the use of AI-generated software and is currently a work in progress without an installer.
TikTok Launches 'Must Eat' Restaurant Guide Feature in Select US Cities
TikTok introduced "Must Eat," a new feature that aggregates community-driven restaurant recommendations from over 40 million posts and comments. This expansion positions TikTok in direct competition with existing restaurant discovery platforms like Yelp and Google Maps, leveraging its video-based recommendation strength.
Amazon Releases New Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Signature Editions for 2026
Amazon has launched the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2026 and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026). The Colorsoft features a thinner design, edge-to-edge color, and a new 'Fig' color option, while the Paperwhite includes an aluminum back, a thinner profile, and pogo pins for new accessories. Both devices maintain existing screen resolutions and color representation, with the Colorsoft priced at $320 and the Paperwhite at $250.
Stellantis Reports $4.5 Billion Cash Shortfall Amid Turnaround Strategy
Stellantis reported a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in Q3 as it continues its $70 billion turnaround strategy. The company's revenues rose 1% to 37.6 billion euros, and adjusted operating income increased 184% to 256 million euros, despite the cash drain.
Apple releases two new 'True Apple Watch Story' videos, one detailing a life-saving alert
Apple released two new videos in its "True Apple Watch Story" series, showcasing how the device impacted users' lives. One video features a user who improved fitness with Activity Rings, and the other highlights a high heart rate notification that led to a life-saving diagnosis.
Moxnox 1.0 Released: NT-like, POSIX-Compatible Hobby OS Running on Btrfs
Moxnox, a hobby operating system, released version 1.0, featuring an NT-like design with POSIX compatibility and self-hosting capabilities. The OS runs on the btrfs filesystem and is available for amd64 and aarch64 architectures, providing a GNU base system.
Survival LLM: Offline AI Assistant and Emergency Library Released for Mac and Windows
Survival LLM is a new, free, open-source AI assistant and emergency library that operates entirely offline on personal computers. It provides information from trusted sources on topics like emergency preparedness and medical references, designed for use when internet access is unavailable.
Grand Theft Auto VI Reportedly Requires a 210GB Download on PS5
Grand Theft Auto VI is reported to have a 210GB download size on PlayStation 5, according to dataminers. This large file size is consistent with the trend of increasing game sizes for AAA titles, potentially consuming a significant portion of console storage.
Copilot Money Introduces AI-Powered Money Assistant for Financial Management
Copilot Money has launched Money Assistant, an AI financial agent integrated into its personal finance app. This new feature automates tasks like transaction categorization, provides daily financial briefings, and answers user questions about spending, investments, and financial goals.
Astropad Workbench 1.4 adds terminal access, iPhone Duo support, and file transfer
Astropad released Workbench 1.4, updating its remote desktop app for Mac with a built-in terminal, native iPhone Duo support, and Mac-to-Mac file transfer. This update allows users to manage remote Macs more comprehensively, including running terminal commands and transferring files without needing separate applications.
Windows 11 Insider Build Adds Built-in Internet Speed Test Tool
Microsoft is integrating a native internet speed test tool directly into Windows 11, replacing the previous method that redirected users to a Bing webpage. This new tool is currently available in the Windows Insider Program's Experimental channel, offering a more integrated user experience for checking internet performance.
Pokémon Unite Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Game Shutting Down in March 2027
The multiplayer online battle arena game Pokémon Unite will shut down on March 23, 2027. The game, launched in 2021, will cease gem sales and new memberships immediately, with a final update scheduled for November 12.
PlayStation 5 Update Adds Voice Chat Speaker Indicator
A PlayStation 5 system software update (version 26.06-14.00.00) released on September 16, 2026, introduced an on-screen indicator to show who is speaking in voice chat. This feature improves clarity in large party chats by identifying active speakers, addressing a long-standing user request.
Nintendo announces Indie World showcase for October 28, featuring Switch and Switch 2 games
Nintendo will host an Indie World showcase on October 28 at 10 AM ET, a 15-minute stream focusing on indie games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This event provides updates on upcoming independent titles for Nintendo's current and next-generation consoles.
Apple introduces Sound Glow feature for HomePod mini and second-gen HomePod
Apple released Sound Glow for HomePod mini and the second-generation HomePod, which illuminates the speaker's touch surface with colors derived from album artwork. This feature provides ambient light effects synchronized with playing music or podcasts, adding a visual element to audio playback.
University of Sheffield Re-creates Lycurgus Cup's Dichroic Glass Effect
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have reproduced the dichroic glass effect of the ancient Lycurgus Cup in a new sculpture. This achievement replicates the original Roman technique of incorporating gold and silver nanoparticles, which cause the glass to appear green when lit from the front and red when lit from behind.
Windows 11 Insider build adds Intel APX setting for future performance gains
A new "Advanced Performance Extensions (APX)" option appeared in a Windows 11 Insider build, enabling future application performance boosts on compatible Intel chips. This feature, announced by Intel in 2023, will improve efficiency by doubling general-purpose registers, but requires recompilation of applications and APX-capable CPUs, which are not yet available.
Porsche's Operating Profit Rebounds in Q1-Q3 2026 Despite Revenue Drop
Porsche reported a rebound in operating profit to 1.74 billion euros in the first nine months of 2026, up from 40 million euros in the prior year, despite a 5.9% decline in sales revenue and a 16% drop in vehicle deliveries. The company attributed this recovery partly to significantly reducing its exposure to the Chinese market, where competition from domestic brands has intensified.
Google Photos for Android updates Collections tab with customizable layout
Google Photos for Android is rolling out a redesign of its Collections tab, allowing users to customize the displayed cards and section order. This update replaces a fixed layout with user-configurable options for better organization.
Corridor Digital Releases CorridorKey 2.0 Keying Tool for VFX and Editing Software
Corridor Digital has released CorridorKey 2.0, a new version of its keying tool designed to simplify green and blue screen removal in VFX and editing programs. The tool aims to improve keying quality for challenging shots and is available as a one-time purchase across multiple software platforms.
Apple Increases Trade-In Values for iPads and Macs, Some Up to $365
Apple has again raised trade-in values for iPads and Macs, with some increases reaching $365. This adjustment follows a previous update last month and coincides with the announcement of a new OLED iPad mini and anticipated Mac launches.
Sony Releases WH-1000XM4C Headphones, Reusing Six-Year-Old Design and Processor
Sony has released the WH-1000XM4C headphones, which largely replicate the design and internal components of the 2020 WH-1000XM4 model, including the same ANC processor. This release offers a familiar design and sound profile at a lower price point compared to Sony's current flagship headphones, despite using older technology.
NTDEV Compresses Windows 11 to Fit on a CD-ROM Using Unreleased Pico11 Tool
NTDEV demonstrated a proof-of-concept Windows 11 installation compressed to 699.8MB, fitting onto a CD-ROM, using their unreleased Pico11 tool. This version retains a functional desktop and core applications but removes Windows Update and servicing to achieve its small size. NTDEV plans to integrate Pico11 capabilities into their existing Tiny11 builder tool.
Google Beam 3D Meeting Booths Expand to 20 USO Locations for Military Families
Google is expanding its Beam 3D video conferencing booths to 20 USO locations globally, allowing military families to connect with service members. This initiative follows a pilot program in Poland and Texas and aims to provide a more immersive communication experience.
iPhone Duo Shortcuts now trigger automations on device open or close
The iPhone Duo can now trigger Shortcuts automations when the device is opened or closed. This functionality allows users to automate actions like launching specific apps or locking the phone based on its physical state.
M-Vave releases FM1 Open SDK and firmware for its FM-1 synthesizer
M-Vave released FM1 Open, an SDK and open firmware for its FM-1 synthesizer, allowing users to develop custom applications. This move follows community efforts to reverse-engineer the device, transforming the FM-1 into a versatile platform beyond its original function.
Denmark's Ministry of Digitization ends open-source office suite pilot project
Denmark's Ministry of Digitization ended a pilot project to replace Microsoft Office with the open-source Collabora suite after less than six months. The project, involving 38 employees, faced issues with formatting and change tracking, leading to its quiet termination before an early election.
Switzerland's geography recreated at 1:1 scale in Minecraft using open geodata
A 1:1 scale recreation of Switzerland, including mountains, glaciers, and lakes, is now available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.12.2 using open geodata from swisstopo. This allows players to explore the country's geography with accurate terrain and features within the game.
PaperPilot Releases Zero-Cloud, Pure-Rust PDF Engine with WASM and MCP Support
PaperPilot, a new PDF and document toolkit written in Rust, has been released, offering local processing without cloud calls or C++ runtimes. It provides functionalities like merging, compressing, and rotating PDFs, and integrates with AI agents via MCP support.
Instagram Launches Apple TV App for Reels and Video Content
Instagram has released an app for Apple TV, allowing users to watch Reels and other video content on the platform. This expansion follows previous launches on Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and Google TV, indicating Instagram's strategy to push into longer-form video content.
Windows XP Celebrates 25th Anniversary Since Retail Debut
Windows XP was released to retailers 25 years ago today, marking a significant shift by bringing the Windows NT core to consumer PCs. This move replaced the older MS-DOS underpinnings, improving reliability, performance, and security for users.
Flipcorder App Offers Retro Video Recording on iPhone, Optimized for iPhone Duo
The Flipcorder app, available for $4.99, allows iPhone users to record video with a retro camcorder aesthetic, saving footage to a virtual "tape" of up to 30 minutes. It is optimized for iPhone Duo, providing a larger preview display, and supports both retro and high-quality video recording styles.