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Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Receives 992.2 Mid-Cycle Update with Engine Adjustments
The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring has received its 992.2 mid-cycle update, retaining its naturally aspirated 4.0 L flat-six engine and track-tuned chassis. Regulatory changes led to a 15 lb-ft torque reduction, offset by cylinder head and camshaft changes from the GT3 RS to maintain horsepower, and an 8% shorter final-drive ratio for improved acceleration.
Astropad Releases Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 with New Graphite Apple Pencil Tips
Astropad has launched Rock Paper Pencil 4.0, introducing new graphite-feel Apple Pencil tips alongside its existing ballpoint tips and removable nano-texture screen protector. This update provides iPad users with an additional tactile option for drawing and writing, mimicking the friction and feel of a 2B pencil.
Motorola details Android 17 update features, including themed icons and stackable widgets
Motorola has outlined new features for its Android 17 update, which include the adoption of themed icons, stackable widgets, and improved notification management. This update brings features like themed icons that have been available in Android since version 12 to Motorola devices, enhancing customization and user interface consistency.
Pioneer Launches First Line of iPhone Car Accessories, Including MagSafe Chargers
Pioneer has released its first collection of iPhone accessories, expanding its product line beyond CarPlay head units. The new offerings include MagSafe vent mounts, a dual-port car charger, and USB-C cables, marking Pioneer's entry into the broader mobile accessory market.
Apple TV+ announces new crime thriller series '12 12 12' starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan
Apple TV+ announced a new heist thriller series titled '12 12 12,' set to premiere on November 13. The series will star Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, focusing on a bank heist in Zurich and its aftermath.
Samsung begins Wear OS 7 beta rollout for Galaxy Watch 8 series in Korea
Samsung has started rolling out the Wear OS 7 beta, based on One UI 9 Watch, to its Galaxy Watch 8 series in Korea. This update brings health-related features, Gemini's Raise to Talk, and UI tweaks to older hardware, with a wider stable release expected later this year.
Volvo Adds Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos to CarPlay for EX60, EX90, and ES90 Models
Volvo has confirmed and detailed the availability of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for Apple CarPlay in its EX60, EX90, and ES90 vehicle models. This feature requires a Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 25 speakers to provide an immersive audio experience.
Qisutu 1.0.2, an open-source, self-hosted ticketing and service desk, is released
Qisutu 1.0.2, a new open-source ticketing system built with Perl/CGI and MariaDB/MySQL, has been released as a stable version ready for production use. This release provides a self-installable system with agent and customer portals, email processing, and a REST API, offering an alternative for organizations needing an on-premise solution.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Game Focuses on Discomfort, Not Jump Scares
Mad Head Games is developing "Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival," a first-person action-horror game that emphasizes player discomfort and unease over jump scares. Game director Emil Esov incorporated elements like trypophobia after personal research, with Clive Barker and Doug Bradley contributing to the project.
Google's "Android Pulse" App Appears in Play Store for System Anomaly Detection
A Google app named "Android Pulse" (com.google.android.apps.pulse) recently appeared in Google Play Store updates, designed to detect anomalies in critical system resource consumption for Android OS and installed applications. This app provides diagnostic support for Android devices, helping Google identify issues related to battery, CPU, or memory usage.
Notability Integrates Calendar for Meeting Recording and Note Organization on Mac and Windows
Notability has released a new desktop workflow for Mac and Windows users that allows direct recording of meetings and lectures from calendar events. This feature automatically organizes recordings, transcripts, and notes into a single document tied to the corresponding event, aiming to simplify the capture and organization of meeting content.
CRKD Releases Three Gibson Guitar Controllers for Stage Tour Game Launch
CRKD has launched three new Gibson guitar controllers, including Les Paul, SG, and Explorer models, for the upcoming rhythm game Stage Tour, which releases on December 10. These controllers feature Hall effect strum bars, mechanical frets, and varying polling rates, with the 8K Gibson Explorer offering an 8,000Hz polling rate.
Lego Skylines City Builder Game Announced, Developed by Iceflake Studios
Lego Skylines, a new city-building video game, was announced at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. The game is being developed by Iceflake Studios, known for its work on Cities: Skylines II, and will be published by Paradox Interactive.
Garmin Launches Fenix 9 Smartwatches with Brighter OLED Displays and Enhanced Mapping
Garmin has released its new Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches, featuring brighter OLED displays, increased RAM, and an upgraded map engine for smoother navigation. These updates aim to improve user experience with enhanced visual clarity and faster performance for outdoor and fitness tracking.
Nokia 300 Charge Feature Phone Includes 10W Power Bank Functionality
Nokia has released the 300 Charge, a feature phone that also functions as a 10W power bank for other devices. This device offers extended talk and standby times, along with a built-in flashlight, positioning it as a secondary utility device.
Life360 introduces $8 scannable pet tags and new pet care features
Life360 has launched new $7.99 scannable pet tags that alert owners via the app when scanned, and added new pet care features like care logs and "Zoomies Alerts." These additions expand Life360's pet tracking capabilities, offering alternatives to GPS trackers and enhancing pet management for families.
Apple TV+ to release new comedy series "Brothers" starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson
Apple TV+ will launch "Brothers," a new comedy series featuring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing fictionalized versions of themselves, on September 23. The series, created by Lee Eisenberg of "The Office," explores their friendship after they discover they might be brothers. This release expands Apple TV+'s original content offerings.
Microsoft PowerToys adds Window Hopper for app-specific Alt+Tab switching
Microsoft has updated its PowerToys utility suite to version 0.101.2362.0, introducing "Window Hopper," a new feature that allows users to cycle through an individual application's open windows. This update provides a more focused window management option for users with multiple instances of the same application open, such as browser or terminal windows.
Apple highlights 50 accessibility features for older users on new support page
Apple launched a new support page detailing 50 ways to make its devices easier to use, primarily through existing accessibility settings. This initiative aims to assist older adults in utilizing Apple products more effectively.
Fitbit Co-founders Launch Luffu Link LTE Health and Safety Band
Luffu, a startup founded by Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman, launched Luffu Link, an LTE-enabled health and safety band. This wearable monitors physical and mental health, offering all-day health sensing, voice logging, and location awareness, and integrates with the Luffu health-monitoring app to provide insights for family caregivers.
Greenworks Releases MaximusZ Electric Riding Mower with Five Motors
Greenworks has released the MaximusZ electric riding mower, featuring five motors and a 54-inch cutting width. This product aims to provide a battery-powered alternative for lawn care, competing with gasoline-powered models in performance and price.
Dave Plummer releases TMOG, a cross-platform Task Manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Dave Plummer, the original developer of Windows Task Manager, has released TMOG (Task Manager OG), a new version that runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This application was developed using Claude Code based on a 107-page specification, offering visual customizations and 60 Hz animation.
Solo Developer Slumps Announces Retro-Styled Puzzle Adventure Game "A Pocket Full of Slagford"
Solo developer Patrick Grant, operating as Slumps, is creating "A Pocket Full of Slagford," a 3D puzzle adventure game inspired by late 80s and early 90s point-and-click classics. The game is set in a surreal, Thatcher-era northern England and features a unique puzzle mechanic involving collecting and placing scenery imprints.
World Robot Conference 2026 Showcases Over 3,000 Robotics Products in Beijing
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing featured over 3,000 products, highlighting China's expanding robotics industry. The event presented recent advancements in humanoid robots, embodied intelligence, and components.
Apple's Emergency SOS Live Video Feature Expands to Brazil
Apple's Emergency SOS Live Video feature is now available in Brazil through a partnership with RapidSOS, allowing emergency services to request live video from iPhone users. This expansion provides Brazilian emergency communication centers with a tool to receive real-time visual information during emergency calls, potentially aiding in faster and more informed responses.
Threads tests automatic podcast transcription feature to support audio content creators
Threads is testing a new feature that provides automatic transcriptions for audio clips, allowing users to read podcast content without sound. This development is part of Meta's ongoing effort to attract and support audio content creators on the platform. The feature aims to enhance accessibility and engagement for podcasts within the Threads feed.
Textlog Removes All Counters, Timestamps, and Reply Counts to Focus on Content
Textlog, a social media platform, has removed all numerical counters including notes, replies, following/followers, and timestamps from profiles and hashtags. This change aims to shift user focus from engagement metrics to the actual content shared on the platform.
Waze Real-Time Alerts to Integrate into Rivian R1 and R2 Navigation Systems
Rivian will integrate Waze's real-time alerts, including police sightings and speed camera reports, into the navigation systems of its R1 and R2 electric vehicles. This integration will be delivered via an over-the-air update, enhancing the in-car navigation experience for Rivian owners.
Google Maps traffic data bug affects Android Auto users
Google Maps is experiencing a bug preventing traffic data from displaying correctly, particularly for users on Android Auto. This issue, which previously occurred in July, impacts navigation by removing real-time traffic flow information.
Shokz Releases Lighter OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun Air 2 Earbuds
Shokz introduced the OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun Air 2 earbuds, both featuring lighter designs than their predecessors. The OpenFit Air 2 offers an open-ear design with improved audio, while the OpenRun Air 2 uses bone conduction for runners, with both models available on August 27 for $130.
Toot Games develops 'My Arms Are Longer Now,' a comedy stealth game featuring a disembodied arm
Toot Games, founded by Matthew Jackson and Millie Holten, is developing "My Arms Are Longer Now," a comedy stealth game where players control a disembodied arm. The game focuses on humor and player interaction with the environment, allowing the arm to steal items and slap characters without traditional fail states.
Halloween: The Game Banned in Australia Due to Incentivized Drug Use, Not Violence
The video game "Halloween: The Game" has been refused classification in Australia, banning its sale, because it features marijuana use that provides a gameplay advantage. This decision by the Classification Board follows guidelines prohibiting games with illicit drug use linked to incentives or rewards, sparking renewed debate over Australia's game classification standards.
CloudGear App Consolidates Major Cloud Gaming Platforms on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad
CloudGear, a new indie app, integrates major cloud gaming services like GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Streaming, Amazon Luna, and Boosteroid into a single interface for Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. This provides Apple users with a unified platform for accessing various cloud gaming options, including high-resolution streaming and controller vibration support.
Android Auto to receive native YouTube video support for parked vehicles this year
Google announced that Android Auto will gain native YouTube video playback for parked vehicles and audio-only mode while driving, with an update rolling out this year. This update expands media consumption options within cars, offering HD video playback and a reworked interface with widgets and Gemini integration.
Linux Kernel 7.3 Updates Voodoo 3 Driver for BIOS-less Initialization
Linux kernel 7.3 will include an update to the tdfxfb framebuffer driver, allowing 3dfx Voodoo 3 graphics cards to initialize without relying on the system's video BIOS. This change enables Voodoo 3 cards to function on non-x86 systems or with newer BIOSes that do not support the card's original video BIOS, expanding compatibility for vintage hardware.
Google Pixel 6 and Newer Devices Receive Bluetooth Diagnostics Feature
Google has introduced a Bluetooth Diagnostics feature for Pixel 6 and newer devices, including Fold models. This tool helps users troubleshoot specific Bluetooth connection issues by testing media audio, calls, and other functions before resorting to broader troubleshooting steps.
Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge DLC Released, Plus Other Indie Game Updates
Red Hook Studios released "The Fire's Edge" DLC for Darkest Dungeon, priced at $7, expanding the existing game. This release is part of a broader roundup of indie game news, including a dispute between Ternox Games and PlayStation regarding game delisting and a developer creating weekly experimental RPGs.
Galactic Compass 2 App Adds Augmented Reality Mode and Apple Watch Support
The Galactic Compass app, which points to the Milky Way's center, has been updated to version 2, introducing an augmented reality mode and an Apple Watch application. This update expands the app's functionality by allowing users to visualize the galactic center within their physical environment and access the compass from their wrist.
Apple TV+ releases trailer for Stillwater season 5, premiering August 21
Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the fifth season of its Peabody and Emmy Award-winning mindfulness series, Stillwater. The new season, featuring five episodes, will launch on August 21 and continue to focus on mindfulness practices for children and families.
Pixel Watch 5 Adds Customizable Double Pinch Gestures for Alarms and Media Controls
The Pixel Watch 5 introduces customizable double pinch gestures, allowing users to dismiss alarms, skip music, and control other functions, expanding on the previous model's limited snooze-only option. This update provides more user control over common interactions on the smartwatch.