Earlier this week, Google revealed that a later platform release of Wear OS is adding a system status bar.
On October 26, Google released a Wear OS canary emulator in Android Studio to let developer… [+2199 chars]

Earlier this week, Google revealed that a “later platform release of Wear OS” is adding a “system status bar.”

9to5google.com

Wear OS adding ‘system status bar’ to apps, Wear OS 7.1 coming - 9to5Google

At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor after clamshells and convertibles.
This reveal at the Wednesday developer keyno… [+1289 chars]

At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor.

Google says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon - 9to5Google

Tony Hawk, skateboard legend, video game superstar and the last one to die in the great uprising, has inspired the culture for generations. Since Neversoft put him on the PlayStation in 1999, Hawk ha… [+1899 chars]

The legendary Birdman wanted to celebrate 25 years of the iconic third entry in his video game series, only to be escorted out by security

Kotaku

Tony Hawk Kicked Out Of Park While Trying To Recreate Pro Skater 3 - Kotaku

Forbes

‘Fortnite’ Treasure Chest Prize Lets You Get Every Store Item For Free - Forbes

Warhammer-community.com

Sunday Preview – The Khazalite Holds prepare to march out - Warhammer Community

When picturing the Sahara Desert, besides the endless sand, you'll also imagine blue skies and a blazing sun. While it might seem like the perfect place for a vast solar farm, climate scientists foun… [+1612 chars]

The Sahara Desert might seem like the perfect place to build a massive solar farm, but research suggests that doing so might have broad consequences.

Solar Farms In The Sahara Might Have An Unexpected Effect On The Global Climate - BGR

That's the best way to get the cheapest 32 GB DDR5 memory to complete your PC build, and considering you are also getting the fastest gaming processor, it's a dealbreaker. 
RAM prices are at an all-… [+1979 chars]

Get the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and B850 motherboard bundle for $829 at Micro Center, saving $324 off the regular price.

Wccftech

G.Skill 32 GB DDR5 Now Costs $156 When Purchased With Ryzen 9850X3D And B850 Motherboard Bundle - Wccftech

Until the Toyota RAV-FOUR concept arrived at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, most SUVs utilized a "body-on-frame" chassis. Yes, automakers already sold small off-roaders, like the Suzuki Samurai and Isuzu… [+1428 chars]

The most influential concept cars ever made include the Buick Y-Job, the Mercedes-Benz C111, the Ford Probe III, and the GM AUTOnomy Concept.

Jalopnik

10 Of The Most Influential Concept Cars Ever Made - Jalopnik

Everyone is frothing at the mouth over Gears of War E:Day again, but this time it’s not the culture war.
It's the sensationalized reporting around it's budget and retail sales. Headlines claim the g… [+9589 chars]

Xbox gamers are not to blame for 'only' a reported 400,000 sales, and you are not any less of a customer or fan for using Xbox Game Pass to your advantage.

Windows Central

Why blaming Xbox players for 'Gears of War: E-Day' sales is completely ridiculous - Windows Central

Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech
Microsoft just filed a patent for an AI product that would be able to transform live video in real time to alter speakers’ words and… [+3287 chars]

Microsoft just filed a patent for an AI product that would be able to transform live video in real time to alter speakers' words and faces.

Futurism

Microsoft Patents an AI That Can Literally Put Words in People’s Mouths in Real Time - Futurism

Almost two minutes of footage from what appears to be a remake of the original Persona has leaked online.
The clip, which seemingly gives the remake the subtitle Be Your True Mind, was shared on the… [+1388 chars]

A short clip of what appears to be a Persona 1 remake, subtitled Be Your True Mind, has leaked online, showing Persona 5-style menus and combat.

Eurogamer.net

A Persona 1 remake called Be Your True Mind has seemingly leaked, and it looks a lot like Persona 5 - Eurogamer.net

When Niftski, the speedrunner and record holder for Super Mario Bros.,kicked off a Halloween stream, he didnt expect much beyond a fun festive time. Dressed as, and eventually speaking in the distinc… [+2161 chars]

The record-smashing Niftski seems to credit the dress-up routine with taking an edge off, bringing him two frames away from a perfect run

Mario-Dressed Speedrunner Breaks World Record - Kotaku

© Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2026. GW, Games Workshop, Citadel, White Dwarf, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, the Aquila Double-headed Eagle logo, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Battle… [+1391 chars]

Big Warhammer Day news for Officially Licensed video games and merch - Warhammer Community

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Nearly 20 years after it was canceled, the camera-based Portal prequel F-Stop is no longer lost media.
Nearly 20 years after it was canceled, the camera-based P… [+229 chars]

Nearly 20 years after its cancellation, Valve’s camera-based Portal prequel, F-Stop, is no longer lost media.

The Verge

A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked - The Verge

One would need a hole in their head to dive into this product. Love Apple. Long story short, my original HomePods make me want to recreate the Office Space printer scene.
The conceptual solution thi… [+824 chars]

It is well known that Apple's new HomeView smart home hub was significantly delayed, and there is now yet another piece of evidence: the device...

MacRumors

Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software - MacRumors

Touch comes to MacBook Pro
When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last.
The new 14-inch MacBook P… [+3826 chars]

When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last.

AppleInsider

Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model - AppleInsider

Apple Announces Bold New Plan to Make Every iPad Almost the One You WantCUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed the next chapter of iPad, bringing customers an extraordinary combination of better… [+886 chars]

After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models...

Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027 - MacRumors

In brief
<ul><li>Open-weight models have trailed the best closed models by an average of four months since January 2026, according to Epoch AI's May 29 analysis.</li><li>Ollama and LM Studio are fre… [+7151 chars]

Free tools like Ollama and LM Studio can run open-weight AI models on your laptop, offline, and without a subscription. Here's how to get started.

Decrypt

How to Run an AI Model Locally—And Why You Might Want To - Decrypt

Samsung unveiled its first pair of cuff-style earbuds, adding to a growing category that includes products from Sony, Bose and several Chinese brands. 
The $229 Galaxy Buds On, announced Wednesday, … [+1889 chars]

Samsung said it developed the Galaxy Buds On through an AI-driven computational design process informed by over 119 million ear-data points.

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