The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a new smartwatch from Apple designed for extreme environments, offering durability, extended battery life, and additional features for activities like diving, while the Apple Watch Series 9 is a more all-around option with a lower price point and subtler design.
The latest update to the Google Pixel Watch app requires users to sign in to their Google account, likely in preparation for the Pixel Watch's Wear OS 4 update, which will allow users to pair their watch with a new phone without resetting it, and also includes UI improvements such as displaying the user's account avatar and a new "Your watches" button for easier management of multiple watches.
A Destiny 2 cheater who threatened Bungie employees has been ordered to pay $500,000 in copyright-based damages and is banned from buying, playing, or streaming Bungie games in the future.
Meta's platform, Threads, is facing criticism for blocking search results related to COVID-19, including vaccines, as the country experiences another surge in cases, with users only being directed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information.
Apple's upcoming firmware update for the second-gen AirPods Pro introduces new features including Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness, automating adjustments to provide a seamless and improved user experience.
Google Gemini, Google's GPT-4 competitor, is nearing completion and is being given to developers for testing, offering a multimodal ability to generate text, images, code, and more from various sources.
Intel has announced Thunderbolt 5, which offers significantly improved connectivity speed and bandwidth, with 80 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth and the ability to provide up to 120 Gbps for video-intensive usage.
The iPhone 15 Pro with 128GB storage can only record ProRes video in 1080p at 30fps unless an external storage drive is connected, while the 256GB and higher models support ProRes video recording in 4K at 60fps to both internal and external storage.
The Apple Watch Series 9 offers a significant upgrade with a faster processor, brighter screen, enhanced tracking, and the ability to control functions with a tap, but those with older models may not need to upgrade as the watchOS 10 operating system update is coming to most older models, bringing new fitness features such as live cycling activity, Bluetooth support for cycling accessories, compass and map support for hikers, and a mindfulness app update.
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces an alternate look for Johnny Cage with actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, fulfilling a decades-long desire of the original developers.
Ubisoft's upcoming shooter game XDefiant failed certification on Xbox and PlayStation, leading to a delay in its release as they work on resubmission.
Microsoft's chief product officer, Panos Panay, will be leaving the company after over a decade in which Surface sales failed to keep up with the growth of cloud services, and Windows has yet to return to growth after the pandemic-induced buying frenzy.
Starfield players have discovered an Easter egg that suggests the inclusion of a recreated world from the Halo series, with a certain habitable planet in the Eridani system bearing a striking resemblance to Reach.
Assassin's Creed Mirage returns to the series' roots while incorporating mechanics and features from later games, offering a familiar yet modern experience for fans.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is expected to offer good value and resemble the midrange Galaxy A54, featuring a 6.3-inch display and a lower resolution telephoto camera to make the price more attractive.
Best Buy is currently offering significant discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, with prices starting at $549.99, but carrier activation is required.
Nintendo has announced its holiday hardware plans for 2023, which include the return of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle and the release of two new Nintendo Switch Lite bundles featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The Honor Magic V2 is the thinnest book-style foldable phone, featuring a 6.43-inch external display, a 7.92-inch internal screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, a 50MP primary camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge.
Samsung and various retailers are offering deals on the new Galaxy Tab S9 series, including free storage upgrades and trade-in discounts, making it a great time to purchase these high-end Android tablets.
Cities: Skylines 2 offers players a much larger playable area compared to the first game, showcasing the game's impressive scope and inviting players to think on a grander scale.
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 15 with a USB-C charging port, a change driven by European Union rules that mandate a common charger across electronic devices, demonstrating the EU's ability to influence even major technology companies.
The Nitro Deck by CRKD is a hardware accessory for the Nintendo Switch that enhances the console with durable analog sticks, ergonomic design, and additional features like back paddles, turbo mode, and motion controls, making it a great alternative to replacing Joy-Cons.
Microsoft AI research division accidentally leaked terabytes of sensitive data through a misconfigured Azure Blob storage bucket, exposing personal information and internal messages, highlighting the security risks of Shared Access Signature tokens and the need for better monitoring and governance.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to feature a lighter titanium frame and a more curved design, addressing the design flaws and discomfort of the iPhone 14 Pro.
The Elder Scrolls 6 will be an Xbox and PC exclusive, according to Microsoft documents, with a projected release date of 2026 or later.
The OnePlus Pad Go is set to have a 2.4K display and is rumored to be released on October 6, offering a high-res panel on an affordable tablet, according to OnePlus.
Samsung has started rolling out its One UI 6.0 beta for the Galaxy A54, allowing device owners to try out Android 14 and experience various improvements and new features.
Swedish video game company Embracer Group is considering selling Gearbox, the studio behind Borderlands, as part of its recovery plan following the collapse of a $2 billion investment deal.
The Sonos Move 2 is a chunky and durable speaker with improved battery life and sound quality, making it a reliable option for high-quality and loud audio both indoors and outdoors, although its high price and size limit its portability.
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC, featuring Ada Wong's perspective with new gameplay dynamics including a grapple gun, will be released on September 21, 2023 for $9.99.
Bethesda's highly-anticipated game, Starfield, has received mixed reviews on Metacritic, with its Xbox score dropping to 84, making it Xbox's 47th highest reviewed game of the generation.
Apple has addressed production challenges for the iPhone 15 Pro Max's upgraded camera system in order to meet strong demand, including increasing the specifications of the tetraprism lens supplied by Largan Precision and expanding production lines for the lens.
Google is discontinuing support for Zoom and Google Meet on its Nest Hub Max, causing frustration among users who bought the device specifically for its video calling capabilities.
Apple is rumored to release a new line of low-cost MacBooks in the second half of 2024 that can compete with Chromebooks in the education sector, featuring a similar design but made with cheaper materials and components.
The highest-end iPhone in Apple's upcoming lineup will be named the iPhone 15 Pro Max and is rumored to feature a variety of upgrades including a telephoto lens with up to 6x optical zoom, a titanium frame, and a faster chip, among other features.
Steam has ranked Blizzard's Overwatch 2 and 2K Sports' NBA 2K24 as the worst games of the year based on negative reviews, with Overwatch receiving criticism for its microtransactions and NBA 2K24 being described as uninteresting and filled with microtransactions.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is now available for pre-order and features a curved 57-inch screen, impressive resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and multiple connectivity options, priced at $2,500 with a $500 Samsung credit for pre-orders made before October 1.
Despite lukewarm reception and concerns around a Chinese ban, pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 15 are exceeding expectations, especially for the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max models, which are expected to boost Apple's average selling prices by approximately $100 over the past year.
Apple is unlikely to release new iPads until 2024, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, putting doubt on any new hardware product announcements for the rest of the year.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has received widespread criticism for its poor quality compared to other platforms, leading many users to question the game's high price tag on the Switch.
Titanfall 2 is experiencing a resurgence on PC as its community believes there was an update addressing matchmaking issues, and the game is currently enjoying a healthy playerbase on Steam, possibly aided by recent deals; fans speculate that Respawn may have something in store for the franchise.
Google has officially confirmed the designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, showcasing a switch to a flat screen for the Pixel 8 Pro and the addition of a temperature sensor, while the Pixel Watch 2 retains its original design with no improvement to its small screen and large bezels.
CD Projekt has advised PC players of Cyberpunk 2077 to check their cooling systems ahead of the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update, as the game's workload on the CPU is expected to be high, which may result in thermal throttling and poor performance.
Google has released the September update for its Pixel devices running Android 13, which mainly consists of security patches.
A Microsoft employee accidentally exposed 38 terabytes of private data, including personal computer backups and internal messages, while publishing open-source AI training data on GitHub, although Microsoft claims that no customer data was exposed.
### Summary Best Buy is offering a flash sale on gaming keyboards, including popular brands like Razer, HyperX, and Corsair, with discounts available for a limited time.
The One UI Watch 5 update is now available for Galaxy Watch 5 users in India, bringing new features and improvements such as new tiles, better health tracking, app folders, and more.