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Obsidian Focuses on New Fallout Game Amid Massive Xbox Layoffs
Microsoft's restructuring has led Obsidian Entertainment to cancel the Avowed sequel to develop a new Fallout game under Josh Sawyer. Meanwhile, Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 development amid significant layoffs. This indicates Microsoft's focus on established franchises during organizational changes.
Signal Beta Allows Linking Android Devices to One Account
Signal's latest beta introduces the ability for Android users to link a secondary phone or tablet to a single account without needing multiple phone numbers. This feature aligns Signal more closely with competitors like WhatsApp, allowing synchronized chat history across devices. The feature, currently in beta and expected in a future stable release, enhances flexibility for Signal users.
NVIDIA and Sega Celebrate 30-Year Partnership, Unveil RTX Spark
NVIDIA and Sega are celebrating their 30-year partnership with an event in Akihabara, Tokyo on July 15, where NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will introduce the new RTX Spark platform. Sega will support RTX Spark in its future games, starting with 'Virtua Fighter Crossroads'. This collaboration highlights a continued focus on integrating AI and advanced graphics technologies in gaming.
Canva Introduces Code 2.0 for AI-Driven Website and App Creation
Canva has introduced Code 2.0, an AI-powered tool enabling users to create interactive websites and apps through plain-language prompts and templates. Available to over 265 million users, including those on free accounts, it adds features like HTML import and real-time collaboration. This highlights Canva's strategic expansion into the vibe coding market, where design complexity accompanies functional AI coding.
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Launches on Apple Arcade in August
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition will arrive on Apple Arcade on August 6 or 7, enabling Apple users to play EA's popular football simulation game. The game, set to release before the NFL pre-season, will be free from ads and in-app purchases, offering players an uninterrupted gaming experience across various Apple devices.
New Browser Extension Filters Counterfeits and Sketchy Brands on Amazon
A new browser extension for Chrome and Firefox called Knockoff filters counterfeit and sketchy brands on Amazon by using a brand authenticity check within the browser. The tool helps users manage search results with flexible filtering settings and also offers the option to remove sponsored products. Its focus on privacy and user control aims to enhance the online shopping experience.
iRobot Introduces Roomba Electro Plus, Its First Manual Floor Cleaner
iRobot unveiled the Roomba Electro Plus, its first non-robotic floor cleaner, retailing at $399. The manual device cleans and disinfects hard floors using electrolyzed tap water, eliminating the need for chemical cleaners. Additionally, iRobot announced five new robot vacuum models with enhanced features set to replace current models by 2025. This reflects iRobot's expansion beyond robotic cleaners, emphasizing safer and efficient cleaning technology.
Microsoft Tests Cloud Rebuild for Remote Windows 11 Recovery
Microsoft is testing Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, allowing remote OS reinstalls from the cloud. This feature, in Insider Preview, provides a clean reinstall, handling device drivers and updates automatically without USB media, even if the OS won't boot. It enhances recovery options beyond 'Reset this PC', crucial for fixing persistent system issues.
Bentley Unveils 'Torcal', Its First Electric Vehicle, Launch Set for September 23
Bentley has announced that its first electric vehicle, named the Torcal, will be unveiled on September 23 in London. The vehicle, inspired by the Spanish landmark El Torcal de Antequera, marks Bentley's strategic move into the electric market. Previously seen testing in extreme conditions, the Torcal represents a shift towards electrification in luxury vehicles.
Google Introduces Google Finance App with AI Features in Android
Google Finance has launched a new app for Android, marking its entry into mobile finance. The app includes AI-powered features for monitoring market data and providing investment insights. An iOS version is expected by 2026. This release expands Google's finance tools, enhancing investment tracking and research capabilities.
Android Find Hub App Update Details Pixel Tag's 'Left Behind' and 'Ring Your Phone' Features
An update to the Android Find Hub app reveals granular details about the upcoming 'Left Behind' notifications and 'Ring your phone' features for Google's Pixel Tag. Users will be able to customize alerts for specific items and locations, and trigger their phone to ring by double-tapping the tag.
Serve Robotics launches Physical AI Services to offer connectivity and data tools for robots
Serve Robotics, a company known for its self-driving sidewalk delivery robots, has launched a new business line called Physical AI Services. This new venture will provide connectivity and data tools to other companies developing robots, aiming to become a technology supplier in the robotics sector. The initiative expands Serve Robotics' operations beyond its own delivery services, offering its developed technology to a broader market.
BMW i7 60 xDrive 2027 Model Receives Battery Capacity Increase
BMW's 2027 i7 60 xDrive model will feature a higher-capacity battery pack, increasing from 101.7 kWh to 112.5 kWh (net). This update integrates elements of BMW's sixth-generation electric powertrain into the i7, which previously used an older battery architecture.
New Software Improves Exoplanet Imaging from Webb Telescope by Modeling Hardware Variations
Researchers developed new software that optimizes a physical model of the James Webb Space Telescope, allowing for better modeling of subtle variations in its configuration and pointing. This software produces low-noise imaging of exoplanets by improving the accuracy of the telescope's point spread function. The development addresses challenges in directly imaging exoplanets and analyzing their atmospheres, which are obscured by the brightness of their host stars.
AI Tools Revitalize Hackintosh Community Amidst macOS x86 Discontinuation
The Hackintosh community is experiencing a resurgence due to AI-assisted development tools, despite Apple discontinuing x86 support for macOS 27. Recent advancements include macOS 27 running on Snapdragon laptops and ARM SBCs, and iOS 17 on the Nintendo Switch OLED, indicating new possibilities for running Apple software on non-Apple hardware.
Oppo Launches ColorOS 17 (Android 17) Globally, OnePlus Devices to Transition from OxygenOS
Oppo has globally launched ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, with rollouts beginning in October. This update focuses on performance improvements and integrates new AI features like AI Mind Pilot. OnePlus devices will also receive ColorOS 17, marking a transition from OxygenOS following OnePlus's exit from the global market, with updates starting October 29 for models like the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4.
Leapwork Play Reaches General Availability, Adds Governance to Playwright Test Suites
Leapwork released Play to general availability on September 30, 2026, providing governance features for Playwright test suites. The service adds requirement traceability, approval workflows, and monitoring for changes in application behavior to recommend test updates.
YouTube mobile app redesign removes dedicated Subscriptions tab, draws user criticism
YouTube is rolling out a mobile app redesign that removes the dedicated Subscriptions tab, integrating it into a new "Home" page. This change, which prioritizes Shorts and content creation, has generated significant negative user feedback due to altered navigation and content prioritization.
Servo 0.7.0 Released with New Web Features, DOM APIs, and SpiderMonkey Update
Servo 0.7.0 has been released, incorporating 527 commits from September, including new web platform features like the <progress> element and CSS typed arithmetic. The update also adds numerous DOM APIs, such as `roundRect()` on `CanvasRenderingContext2D`, and upgrades to SpiderMonkey v153.3 and mozangle v0.7, which include security fixes.
Motorola Signature 27 integrates Google's Gemini Intelligence features, including Create My Widget
Motorola's new Signature 27 smartphone will include Google's Gemini Intelligence features, marking a significant expansion beyond Pixel devices. These features include "Create My Widget," Gboard Rambler, Gboard Sign-to-Text, and Gemini task automation, with the device launching on November 19.
Node.js 27.0.0-alpha.0.0.0 Released with V8 15.6 Update and Core Changes
Node.js 27.0.0-alpha.0.0.0 has been released, updating the V8 engine to version 15.6.75.13 and introducing several language features, memory management changes, and serialization format updates. This alpha release signals upcoming breaking changes and new capabilities for developers using Node.js.
Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Feature Result of 15-Year Development and Disc Identification
Xbox recently announced a disc-to-digital feature, allowing users to convert physical Xbox One game discs into digital copies. This capability stems from a decision made 15 years ago by Microsoft to uniquely identify discs, enabling game preservation and potential future digital ownership models.
Sony Reports Increased Game Sales and Profits Despite PS5 Console Supply Shortages
Sony's gaming division reported a 9% increase in revenue and an 83% boost in profits year-over-year, driven by higher game sales and PlayStation Network services. Despite this, PS5 console sales decreased to 2.6 million units from 4 million, attributed to ongoing supply issues. The company anticipates continued console stock limitations, raising concerns about meeting demand for upcoming major game releases like Grand Theft Auto VI.
Apple releases new subscription retention tool for developers with in-app offers
Apple launched a new Retention Messaging feature for developers, allowing them to offer discounts and personalized messages to users attempting to cancel subscriptions. This tool enables developers to intervene before cancellation is complete, unlike previous "Win-Back Offers" which targeted former subscribers.
Apple Increases Prices for Apple TV and Individual Apple One Subscriptions
Apple has raised the monthly price of Apple TV from $12.99 to $14.99 and the annual price from $99 to $119. The individual Apple One subscription also increased from $19.95 to $21.95 per month. This marks the fourth price increase for Apple TV in four years and follows recent price adjustments for other Apple services.
Comcast Activates Wi-Fi Motion Sensing on Xfinity Routers for Home Activity Monitoring
Comcast has launched Xfinity Shield, a new home security platform that includes Wi-Fi Motion, a feature enabling compatible Xfinity routers to detect movement by analyzing disruptions in Wi-Fi signals. This update, available through the Xfinity Internet app, allows customers to monitor home activity without additional hardware, providing an added layer of awareness for Xfinity Internet users.
Google Images Revamps Homepage with Personalized Gallery and AI Features
Google Images is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a redesigned homepage. The update introduces a dynamic, personalized image gallery and includes AI features like image generation via Nano Banana 2 Lite. These changes aim to enhance user engagement and improve the visual search experience.
macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 6 Redesigns Traffic Light Window Controls
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 introduces redesigned traffic light window controls, reverting to a more detailed appearance reminiscent of older Mac OS X systems. This change affects the close, minimize, and maximize buttons on all application windows, providing a visual update to the user interface.
VMware Releases vSphere Express for Cost-Effective Virtualization on Up to 128 Cores
VMware has launched vSphere Express, a new virtualization offering aimed at small to medium-sized businesses requiring essential virtualization capabilities. This release addresses concerns from SMB customers regarding the cost and feature set of VMware's flagship VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) bundles. vSphere Express provides core virtualization features like vMotion and high availability, with a per-core subscription license.
Go 1.27 Introduces New JSON APIs: encoding/json/v2 and encoding/json/jsontext
Go 1.27 has released new stable JSON APIs, encoding/json/v2 and encoding/json/jsontext, which address long-standing issues in the original encoding/json package. These new packages offer stricter handling of JSON syntax, including valid UTF-8 enforcement and rejection of duplicate member names, to improve security and interoperability.
God of War Laufey Delayed to May 20, 2027
Santa Monica Studio has delayed the release of God of War Laufey, a PlayStation 5 exclusive, from February 16 to May 20, 2027. The studio stated the additional time will be used to finalize the game and push it to its full potential.
T-Mobile launches 5 Gbps fiber internet plan for $90/month with 10-year price guarantee
T-Mobile introduced a new 5 Gbps fiber internet tier priced at $90 per month, including a 10-year price guarantee and a mesh Wi-Fi extender. This new offering expands its home fiber internet service, which previously offered speeds up to 2 Gbps. The plan aims to compete in the home fiber market by providing symmetrical speeds and promotional offers for new customers.
Roku to discontinue Aquatic Life screensaver by December 2026
Roku will remove its Aquatic Life screensaver on December 1, 2026, automatically switching affected devices to the Roku City screensaver. The Aquatic Life screensaver, which displays a digital aquarium, has been a popular option for many years, and its removal has prompted user feedback.
Apple sets 9 PM PT cutoff for iPhone 18 Pro pre-order 'Get Ready' selections
Apple has set a 9 PM PT deadline on Friday, September 11, for customers to use the 'Get Ready' feature to pre-select iPhone 18 Pro options. This allows for a faster pre-order process when sales officially open on Saturday, September 12, at 8 AM ET / 5 AM PT.
Nexus Mods Mandates AI Disclosure for New Mod Uploads, Introduces Usage Explanations
Nexus Mods, a PC gaming mod repository, now requires mod authors to declare AI use in new uploads and provide explanations for AI-assisted mods. This policy aims to increase transparency regarding AI-generated content on the platform, without implementing an outright ban.
NVIDIA Integrates DLSS 5 into RTX Remix and RTX Spark, Coming to Hogwarts Legacy
NVIDIA is adding DLSS 5 to its RTX Remix modding platform on October 23 and to RTX Spark on October 16. This integration allows modders to apply the neural rendering technology to older games, while Hogwarts Legacy will officially receive DLSS 5 on November 5. The technology has been noted for altering in-game character lighting and, unlike previous DLSS versions, can negatively impact frame rates.
Peacock Raises Streaming Prices Across All Tiers, Up to $3 Per Month
Peacock has increased prices for all its streaming plans, with the ad-supported Select tier now $8.99/month, Premium at $12.99/month, and the ad-free Premium Plus at $19.99/month. These changes take effect for new subscribers on August 18 and for existing subscribers after September 17, marking the service's latest price adjustment.
Kairos: Open-Source Risk and Fraud Decisioning Platform with AI Agent Tuning
Kairos, an open-source risk and fraud decisioning platform, has been released as an alternative to existing commercial solutions. It features real-time decision-making, customizable workflows, and integrates AI coding agents for automated tuning and model experimentation. The platform aims to provide fraud detection capabilities with fewer initial labels by using decision models and agent-driven workflow optimization.
Xcode 27.3 Beta 1 Integrates GitHub Copilot into its Coding Assistant
Apple has released Xcode 27.3 beta 1, which adds GitHub Copilot to its built-in coding assistant. This integration allows developers to use Copilot directly within Xcode, expanding the range of AI coding tools available in the IDE.
macOS 27 Removes Support for CoreStorage and Encrypted HFS+ Volumes
macOS 27, codenamed Golden Gate, no longer supports CoreStorage or encrypted HFS+ volumes, rendering them unmountable, unconvertible to APFS, and unerasable. This change makes storage hardware using these formats unusable, a significant shift from macOS 15 Sequoia which still offered partial functionality.