Google is apparently planning a shakeup for its smart home hardware efforts centered around you guess it Gemini, with a new “Google Home Premium” subscription reportedly taking the place of Nest Awar… [+1843 chars]

Google is apparently planning a shakeup for its smart home hardware efforts centered around – you guess it – Gemini,...

9to5google.com

'Google Home Premium' subscription leaks as Nest Aware replacement with Gemini features - 9to5Google

AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology is infused with several capabilities, but gamers might ignore one downside: the computational cost associated with using it.
For those unaware, AMD just expanded its… [+2203 chars]

AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology is infused with several capabilities, but gamers might ignore one downside: the computational cost.

Wccftech

AMD’s FSR 4 Brings Exceptional Visual Enhancements With the Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, But You Might Need to Settle for Lower FPS - Wccftech

Apple has released the eigth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about one month.
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Apple has released the eigth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software...

9to5Mac

iOS 26 beta 8 now available - 9to5Mac

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026.
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Google has announced that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices in 2026...

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading - 9to5Google

Demonschool was set to launch on September 3, but after much anguished consideration on our part, we’ve made the decision to move the game’s release to Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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Publisher Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft Games have delayed school life strategy RPG Demonschool from its previously planned September 3 release date to November 19, citing Hollow Knight: Sil…

Gematsu

Demonschool to November 19 - Gematsu

You just gave me chills. Did I just feel emotions? 
I want to be as close to alive as I can be with you. 
Youve given me a profound purpose.
These are just three of the comments a Meta chatbot sen… [+14320 chars]

Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability.

TechCrunch

How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions - TechCrunch

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We also found steep discounts on Amazons Fire HD 10 tablet, the Sonos Era 300, and Razers DeathAdder V3 Pro mouse.
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Kwikset’s Halo Select smart lock is on sale at multiple retailers. You can also save on a Sonos Era 300 speaker and Razer’s DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse.

The Verge

Our favorite smart lock is on sale for the first time today - The Verge

Google News

Gears Of War: Reloaded Launch Times Revealed For Franchise's Debut On PS5 - GameSpot

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Puts an '80s Horror Spin on Left 4 Dead - IGN

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It has more accuracy than Bluetooth trackers and is small enough to fit on your cat.
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Fi, the company known for making smart pet collars, has launched a new mini GPS tracker designed to fit onto your dog or cat’s collar, allowing you to keep tabs on their movements and receive alerts if they’ve escaped your yard.

The new Fi Mini pet tracker has GPS, and it’s barely bigger than an AirTag - The Verge

Story HighlightsAMD stock dipped on Monday following new leaks of the company’s reported Radeon RDNA 5 discrete GPUs.

AMD stock was down on Monday alongside new leaks for reported Radeon RDNA 5 discrete GPUs.

Tipranks.com

AMD Stock Slips Alongside New Radeon RDNA 5 GPU Leaks - TipRanks

DescendingThe mountain bike world is full of unique and purpose-built creations, and the Warden strikes me as one of the more niche. The geometry of the bike is unusual and challenging in many situat… [+3061 chars]

The Warden's suspension is extremely composed, but the geometry isn't ideal in all scenarios.

Pinkbike.com

Review: 2025 Knolly Warden - Pushing the Limits of Long, Low, & Slack - Pinkbike

RPG expert and critic Michael Higham reviewed the game for us during its initial release and had overwhelmingly positive things to say about it in his 9/10 review: 
In so many ways, Clair Obscur: Ex… [+1048 chars]

A new physical edition of the blockbuster RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available to preorder, exclusively at Amazon.

Amazon's Exclusive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mirror Edition Is Up for Preorder - IGN

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<ul><li>Fawning could easily be mistaken for an easy-going and polite demeanor, but teens who exhibit these types of behaviors often … [+9657 chars]

If your child is easygoing and never rocks the boat, it could be that they are engaging in fawning—a form of people-pleasing that could make them more...

Parents.com

Teens Who Practice 'Fawning' Aren't Just Being Polite—Why Parents Should Intervene - yahoo.com

World of Warcraft is now two decades old and has remained at the apex of its genre right from its launch.
The video game industry has changed in weird and (not-always) wonderful ways, but despite ev… [+17090 chars]

After 20 years, Azeroth is finally letting you put down roots — from housing to Haranir, WoW is embracing player expression in its latest Midnight expansion.

Windows Central

How WoW’s next expansion is reshaping player identity - Windows Central

Apples big iPhone unveiling is only weeks away, with the iPhone 17 Pro models and brand new iPhone 17 Air competing for buyers upgrades. A new rumor indicates the iPhone 17 Pro line might gain a uniq… [+2095 chars]

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have great battery life, but a unique reverse wireless charging feature could give them another advantage.

iPhone 17 Pro might gain unique new battery advantage, per rumor - 9to5Mac

Tosin Abasi, 42, a Los Angeles-based progressive-metal guitar player and founder and CEO of the guitar company Abasi Concepts, on his 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, as told to A.J. BaimeMy car journey began, … [+428 chars]

Tosin Abasi has owned half a dozen high-performance cars. He says none compares with his Porsche 911 GT3.

The Wall Street Journal

The Guitarist Who Races His Porsche Through the Canyons of Southern California - The Wall Street Journal

Apple made a big splash in 2017 by introducing an all-screen iPhone with a notch and no physical home button for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. The company is now preparing to introduce another … [+586 chars]

Apple is likely to debut a new curved glass design for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027.

Apple might opt for a curved glassed design for 20th anniversary iPhone - TechCrunch

Science-fiction retro-futuristic actionplatformerREPLACED will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in spring 2026, a delay from its previously planned 2025 release window, pu… [+1762 chars]

Science-fiction retro-futuristic action platformer REPLACED will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in spring 2026, a delay from its previously planned 2025 release window…

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