The IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 has a 1080p touch panel, Intel's Core 7 350 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Connectivity is rather restrictive, with the sole USB-C port being limited to just 5 Gbps, but at least there's an SD card reader.

HMD has launched the Vibe2 Pro smartphone in India. The company’s new affordable 5G smartphone features a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and a 120 Hz FHD+ display. Plus, the device comes in silver mist, aqua green, and cosmic purple color options.

Cameron Monaghan is expected to return as Cal Kestis for a third time in the Star Wars Jedi series of games. While EA and Respawn have remained silent about the sequel, a new leak has suggested that the reveal is coming soon.

According to a new report, Apple will launch its new smart home devices soon. These will include the long-rumored HomePad hub in two variants, as well as the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K.

Pearl Abyss has decided it needs more time with the Charting the Unknown DLC. It was originally scheduled to release on October 15, bringing new content, including new enemies and naval exploration.

ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers can now let apps such as Notion, Vercel and Devin use their ChatGPT plan. OpenAI announced the option at DevDay. The app gets your name, email address and profile picture, but not your chats. Signing out of the app does not end the connection. That has to happen in ChatGPT.

The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past sends Geralt to Letten in 2027 with a hooked silver chain, fresh monsters, and a mystery around Dandelion's noble family.

Sky Castle Studios shares an early look at three-player co-op in Wildmagic Frontier as its Kickstarter campaign passes $127,000, with a $150,000 stretch goal next.

Pawprint Studio's Aniimo update 1.0.3616231.0 fixes blurry Irisalis textures, failed Alpha catches, and a Come to My World progression blocker after the 1.1 launch.

Plenty of guides still say Windows 10 updates end on October 13. Microsoft has extended them for home users to October 2027. In Europe, the free option only lasts as long as you sign in with a Microsoft account. https://www.notebookcheck.net/1409238.html

Keychron has launched the K8 HE All-Wood Special Edition, a $199.99 tenkeyless magnetic-switch keyboard with a walnut wood body and CNC-machined aluminum side panels. It keeps the K8 HE's adjustable actuation from 0.2mm to 3.8mm, Rapid Trigger and tri-mode wireless connectivity, adds a 4,000mAh battery rated for up to 110 hours, and weighs 1,009g.

Caviar has launched a Black Edition collection of custom iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo models, priced from $10,560 to $13,990 and limited to 19 units of each model. Two versions, the Supersonic iPhone 18 Pro and the Ultimate iPhone Duo, have their rear cameras removed and front cameras disabled, which Caviar says suits secure corporate and government environments.

Marshall is adding another member to its still relatively new Bromley line of party speakers. Following the larger Bromley 750 and the somewhat more compact Bromley 450, the Bromley 150 is now joining the lineup as the most portable, most compact and smallest model in the family. So, what does it have to offer?

MIT professor and sociologist/psychologist warns in her new book that chatbots are causing our ability to form bonds and maintain relationships with other people to atrophy, just as our ability to perform work or acquire knowledge independently is declining. Instead, she argues, we should learn to accept “friction” in life as something positive.

Moving through water is often more difficult than moving through air. MIT researchers have created a new Aquabot that is extremely small and whose muscles can be stimulated by light. This allowed them to guide it through a maze.

Following a series of security incidents and growing fears of “AI agents breaking out,” Nvidia’s new platform is designed to technically restrict and monitor AI agents rather than simply relying on an AI model to always follow instructions correctly. It does so through two layers of security. Nvidia’s software is open source.

Timex has introduced the Main Street Round TWG027900JQ in India, bringing a vintage-style design based on the brand’s classic watches from the late 1970s. The classic analog watch combines a compact silve-tone brass case with a black dial and is listed at ₹11,995 (~$125) on Timex India’s official website.

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5.5, and free Claude.ai users get it too, on the web and in the apps. The model generates output more than 30% faster than Sonnet 5 and costs up to 30% less per task. Higher-risk cybersecurity requests still go to the older Sonnet 5.

The used game market could soon become flooded with a popular RPG. After upgrading to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Switch 2 users can sell or loan their last-gen cartridges. The CD Projekt Red title doesn’t check that gamers still own the media following installation.

More organizations have evaluated the mature content in the GTA 6 PS5 version. In many cases, the Rockstar Games project received the same age rating as prior Grand Theft Auto titles. The PlayStation Store leaked an unexpected X 18+ label for Australia, but later removed the ad.

Following the launch of a Gears of War-themed charging dock for Xbox wireless controllers, 8BitDo has announced two more accessories. The Gears of War: E-Day Keyboard and Mouse Collection see its popular Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse get a Gears of War makeover.

After several earbuds and wireless headphones, Bose has decided to launch a pair of wired earphones. Featuring a USB-C connector, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds have active noise cancellation and an IPX4 rating.

8BitDo teases Gears of War-themed products made in collaboration with Xbox https://www.notebookcheck.net/1410589.html

SteelSeries already has an “infinite battery system” for its Arctis Nova Pro headsets, and it has now brought the same swappable battery system to its new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice. Both offer a full-size and a mini option.

Pre-order buyers are encountering turbulence during Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve early access. Performance and controller drawbacks have led to uneven Steam reviews as the release date approaches. The problems haven’t prevented the game from becoming a top seller.

Apple could be heading towards a major overhaul that involves restructuring some departments, getting rid of extra layers between departments, and aiming for quicker product launches. New CEO John Ternus wants the company to be more competitive.

Casio has listed the MTD-145D series watches in the UK. The MTD-145D lineup includes a total of three models, namely, the MTD-145D-1AV, the MTD-145D-2AV, and the MTD-145D-3AV. All three models feature a stainless steel case, bracelet, a rotating aluminum bezel, mineral glass crystal, and 50 m (5 bar) water resistance.

Oppo has launched the K14 Plus in India from INR 29,999 (about $314), pairing an 8,000mAh battery and 45W charging with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chip, a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and IP69K dust and water protection. Sales open on 8 October through Flipkart and Oppo's India online store.

With all the marketing for GTA 6 heavily skewed in favor of the PS5, Xbox seems like a second choice when it comes to enjoying the game. But Xbox has another ace up its sleeve, and it’s a 22-year-old game that has gone viral once again.

Google is retiring Gems in Gemini. From November 17, 2026, custom, premade and shared Gems will be converted to skills automatically, and Gemini already shows the notice to users in Germany. According to Google, skills require the Keep Activity setting and are limited to users over 18. Here is what to check before the switch.

From January through August 2026, 41 percent more fully electric cars were sold across Europe than during the same period in 2025. Germany and France are the main drivers of this growth. Among European automakers, BMW currently holds the largest market share for electric cars.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a generational problem: People over 50 statistically have the strongest financial means to buy an electric car, yet they have significantly more reservations about them than younger people.

A study from Belgium has found that Tesla's FSD regularly breaks traffic rules: It drives too fast in 30 km/h zones, attempts to overtake cyclists on bicycle streets (which is illegal in Belgium), and does not reliably recognize traffic rules or speed limits. Why?

Apple released iOS 26.7.1 on Monday to fix a CoreGraphics flaw it says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. iPhones already on iOS 27 are not affected and get iOS 27.0.1 instead, which fixes the Face ID crash on the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is which update your iPhone, iPad or Mac needs.

The EarFun Air Pro 5 wireless earbuds feature LDAC Hi-Res Audio using 11 mm dynamic drivers, 6-mic call NC, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio and Auracast support. Priced at $89.99, they offer up to 54 hours of runtime, IP55-rated dust and water resistance, and a low-latency mode.

Buying opportunities for the new Zelda Switch 2 console are proving short-lived. The U.S. Nintendo Store offered the handheld sporadically for under an hour on September 28th. However, profits for scalpers are gradually declining as multiple retailers periodically restock the system.

Hogwarts Legacy is on sale for $5.99 on Nintendo Switch until October 13, a 90% discount from its regular $59.99 price. The acclaimed action RPG has sold over 40 million copies, earning praise for its immersive setting despite criticism of repetitive activities and limited narrative choices.

Capcom's acclaimed action RPG Monster Hunter Rise has fallen to a record-low $4.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with the sale running until October 16. The game has been praised for its fast-paced combat, Wirebug traversal and expansive content.

A free fan-made PC mod expands Red Dead Redemption 2 into Mexico, adding three regions, restored settlements, new activities, wildlife and railway links. Nuevo Paraíso – The Forgotten Frontier has earned praise for its scale and faithfulness to the original thus far.

Another Nintendo Switch exclusive game with 92% rating drops to $6 https://www.notebookcheck.net/1410440.html

A hands-on review of Lenovo's China-exclusive Legion C700 handheld has revealed some interesting details. From software features to hardware design, there are signs the popular Chinese handheld manufacturer, Ayaneo's, was involved in the development.

Sennheiser has refreshed its Momentum 5 over-the-ear headphones just a few months after they were released. The ANC headphones with a replaceable battery can now be purchased in two new colors, thus providing buyers with more options to choose from.

Nintendo loyalists are again left without a way to play a popular crime adventure. Take-Two Interactive sent a cease-and-desist letter to the creator of a homebrew GTA 5 Switch port. The console also lacks GTA 4, while the future of a GTA 6 Switch 2 version remains unclear.

GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero loses convenience feature included in an accessory https://www.notebookcheck.net/1410399.html

The Realme Neo 8 was supposed to get a special edition but it was delayed. Now, a former employee has shared a first look at the phone which might never get released now that Realme has shut down its operations in China.

Ayaneo has launched a new vertical handheld under its Konkr sub-brand. The Android device was first unveiled in May, but is now available to purchase, with a starting price of under $90.

Boox Picco unveiled: Petite 3.97" e-reader with Pomodoro, microSD, and MagSafe https://www.notebookcheck.net/1410557.html #boox #ereader #ebook

Motorola’s wide foldable is said to be a bit smaller than the competition but still packs impressive specifications, as detailed by a new leak. The phone will be released by the end of this year and is likely to be cheaper than the Samsung offering.

Oppo has released the new Reno 16t smartphone in China. The company’s new midrange smartphone features a compact design, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 200 MP main camera, and a 6,700 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging support. Buyers can choose from purple, black, and heartbeat color options.