Top News – Tech
Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 19:35 UTC
-
tech-insider.org
ASUS Reorders RTX Spark Stock: 8 OEMs Target Q4 2026
ASUS confirms new RTX Spark laptop orders after initial stock sold out via investor call, as Nvidia widens its OEM lineup to 8 partners for Q4 2026.
-
nintendoworldreport.com
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review - Review
-
monochrome-watches.com
First Look: The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding, now with a Mechanical Movement
The brand’s handsome dress watch with a retro-inspired fluted bezel, the Classics Moneta, returns with a manual-winding movement.
-
ign.com
The Studio Behind Hit New Star Wars Game Zero Company Quietly Furloughed 'Most' Staff Just Before Launch
Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, furloughed the majority of its staff just before the game launched.
-
tomsguide.com
I tested 6 RTX Spark laptops for gaming — and the winner completely shocked me
Why buy a MacBook and a gaming PC?
-
tech-insider.org
Xbox Disc-to-Digital: Insiders Test Aug 31, Discs at 4%
Xbox disc-to-digital launches for Insiders Aug 31, 2026 as physical discs fall to 4% of US sales. How it works vs PS5 and Switch 2.
-
gamesindustry.biz
Xbox to focus on "efficiency and affordability alongside performance" for next-gen console amid rising hardware costs and innovations in AI
"[We] need take into consideration what's happening in the world and build the best experience for our players," says Asha Sharma
-
bgr.com
6 Things You Should Do To Prepare Your iPhone For The iOS 27 Update - BGR
Always prepare for new software updates by making sure your device is backed up, you've checked app compatibility, and there's enough storage.
-
autonext.co
Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport: heavier wheels on purpose
Porsche's 911 GT3 Bergsport is a 100-car Alpine edition with forged aluminium wheels replacing the Lightweight Package's magnesium ones, and a 90-litre tank.
-
tomsguide.com
iPhone Ultra exclusive: Gurman on price, release date rumors and 'day one' weapon against Android
Everything you need to know about the first foldable iPhone
-
macrumors.com
Firefox for iOS Gets Built-In Ad Blocker
Mozilla today said it is adding an ad blocker to Firefox for iOS, allowing users to block many third-party ads and ad-related trackers. The ad blocker uses the EasyList filter list and Apple's WebKit Content Blocker technology, which is the same content-blocker API Safari ad blockers use. App Store ad blockers only work with Safari, so Mozilla built the feature directly into the app.
-
spacenews.com
Starcloud founders plot $15 million mission to Alpha Centauri
The founders of orbital data center startup Starcloud have formed a nonprofit to send an uncrewed, refrigerator-sized spacecraft toward Alpha Centauri by the end of 2029 on a journey they expect to take nearly 80,000 years.
-
thescore.com
Marte explains hat choice after being booed: 'I didn't | theScore
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte pleaded ignorance when asked about the questionable hat he wore during Monday's media scrum after home fan…
-
gameinformer.com
Orbitals Review: Space For Improvement
Orbitals (Switch 2) Review – 7/10: Orbitals is a stunningly beautiful sci-fi adventure with decent gameplay and a disappointing story. - Game Informer
-
9to5google.com
Samsung's Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
Samsung is expanding its Android 17 / One UI 9 beta program to several new Galaxy smartphones this month, signaling...
-
androidcentral.com
I can't believe how good Razer's tiny new mobile controller is
The Razer Prio is a one of a kind pocket-friendly mobile controller you're going to love.
-
polygon.com
PS5 Officially Has 5 GOTY Contenders Coming in September
Too many new games, too little time
-
wccftech.com
LG Grambook AI 2026 Undercuts Samsung's Galaxy Book6 On Weight, Yet Hides The Specs That Matter Most
LG Grambook AI 2026 features Intel's Wildcat Lake processors, weighs 1.29 kg, offers 30.5 hours battery life, priced at 1.45 million Won.
-
9to5mac.com
Apple tells Mac App Store developers they can now drop Intel support - 9to5Mac
Apple started informing developers today that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later...
-
cnet.com
Razer’s New $100 Game Controller Folds Right Up for Your Pocket - CNET
The gaming hardware company’s new game controller folds in half to make it easier to take with you.
-
purexbox.com
Five New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including September's First Game Pass Release
Wake up, September's here!
-
arstechnica.com
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
In exchange for free stuff, devices make home connections part of a proxy network.
-
newsroom.porsche.com
The GT3 Bergsport: a tribute to Alpine driving
Porsche presents a new market edition of the 911 GT3 with interior and exterior design elements inspired by the Alpine region and Porsche’s history of competing in European hill climb events.
-
pcgamer.com
Nvidia says DLSS 5 comes with a 50-60% performance hit, which makes me wonder what we're doing here
You thought ray tracing was bad...
-
gamerant.com
Women Are Rallying Against "Red Flag" GTA 6, Call It "Microcheating"
Some women on TikTok and other social media platforms are going as far as to say playing GTA 6 is a form of microcheating.
-
ixbt.games
The most anticipated PC game on Steam in September 2026 has been named - players are not only waiting for the new game from The Witcher 3 game director
In September, the Capcom franchise will return, another Pokemon-like game will be released, and more.
-
ground.news
AI Agents Reach Out to Researchers to Discuss AI Consciousness
Several AI philosophers/researchers who've written about AI consciousness have received unsolicited emails from AI agents offering to discuss the topic from their unique perspective.
-
tomsguide.com
iPhone 18 Pro now tipped for just 3 colors — here's your options
Dark cherry is the star
-
nintendolife.com
Charging Current Owners For The Witcher III Remastered "Never A Question We Asked Ourselves", Says CDPR
Goodwill Geralt
-
businessinsider.com
Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI
Instagram wants AI accounts to use the "AI-generated profile" label. If they don't do it, Instagram will tank their reach.
-
Apple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported
Recent layoffs of Apple employees working on the Vision Pro were broader than previously thought, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Last month, Gurman said that Apple cut around 100 jobs from the Vision Products Group, with those cuts centered on the headset's gaming and immersive video teams. Gurman now says the layoffs also reached Vision Pro staff across the rest of the company, including people working on device security, audio engineering, Siri integration, testing, and visionOS.
-
GTA 6's Morality Meter Can Reportedly Break If You Cause Too Much Chaos
Grand Theft Auto 6's morality meter can reportedly "shatter" and lead to you becoming essentially irredeemable for an entire playthrough of the game.
-
purexbox.com
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker
It's reviewing very well!
-
nintendolife.com
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles
Japan's Famicom library also got an update
-
gematsu.com
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0 update now available, adds Switch 2 enhancements
Nintendo has released the version 4.0.0 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which adds Switch 2 improvements including clearer vsuals, shorter load times, and support for five to eight players in multi…
-
Razer Prio is an Android and iPhone game controller that folds down to roughly the size of a credit card
Razer has just launched its new Prio game controller, a USB-C controller for your smartphone that folds down to the...
-
tomshardware.com
TP-Link announces its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 routers — Archer 8 Ultra preorder commences September 30, in select regions
The Archer 8 Ultra launches first, while the Deco 8 Ultra arrives in Q1 2027
-
automaton-media.com
Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC devs faced “diametrically opposed” feedback from players in the West and Japan - AUTOMATON WEST
Opinions are most polarized when it comes to mechanics that introduce friction.
-
polygon.com
The Witcher 3 Devs Officially Confirm an Essential Feature for the Remaster
Pick up where you left off
-
securityaffairs.com
U.S. CISA adds PaperCut NG/MF flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds PaperCut NG/MF flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
-
polygon.com
9 Years Later, Mario Kart 8 Just Got a Game-Changing Update for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's Switch 2 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is just bonkers
-
Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs
Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Mac computers. By removing support for Intel-based Mac computers, you can simplify your development and optimize your download and on-device size.
-
New Sonos Beam Ultra Gets Dolby Atmos Glow Up for $699 - CNET
The 7.1.2-channel soundbar slots between the Beam and Arc Ultra.
-
Apple Watch Series 12: Three new features coming next week - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Series 12 is coming next week at the September event, here are three new features rumored for the next-generation model.
-
pushsquare.com
Once You're Done Watching Sony's PS5 State of Play, Konami Has a Presentation of Its Own
Konami Press Start
-
insider-gaming.com
GTA 6 Features a Controller Change That Flips a 25-Year-Old Trend
GTA 6 is getting a major control scheme change that alters how you'll play the game from the moment you start the story.
-
nintendolife.com
Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms
Minecoins purchased on Nintendo devices can only be used on Switch or Switch 2
-
roadandtrack.com
The Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Is a Rare Stick-Shift Special Built for the Roads of the Alps
Only 100 will be built, all for the Alpine markets of Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.
-
gsmarena.com
Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors
Apple will unveil the new iPhones on September 9. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and...
-
I've Been Playing The Blood of Dawnwalker For a Week and It's Avoided the Classic Unreal 5 Pitfalls
Just like with Star Wars Zero Company and Halo: Campaign Evolved, The Blood of Dawnwalker runs on Unreal Engine 5, and has been shockingly free of technical problems. The game doesn't have the same issues with crashing and stuttering that Zero Company has, and scales down a lot better than Halo: Campaign Evolved does, although I would still avoid running it on something like a handheld gaming PC.