Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes mouse stutter in some games

Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes a bug that could make mouse input stutter in some games, along with several other system issues.

Computing         October 15

Windows 11 is getting a speed boost, and your low-memory PC stands to gain the most

Microsoft’s 20% responsiveness claim is best-case, so here’s what actually changes for your PC and when.

Computing         October 15

Microsoft is offering 25 free games if you buy an eligible Windows 11 PC this holiday

Planning to buy a new Windows 11 PC? Microsoft is sweetening the deal with 25 free games for Xbox’s 25th anniversary. Just make sure your new machine can actually run the games you want to play.

Computing         October 15

Google is bringing Android earthquake alerts to more than 200 regions

Android’s earthquake warning system is reaching more regions and adding maps, magnitude estimates, and updated safety guidance.

Phones         October 15

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Photos into something you’ll actually want to use

Microsoft is rebuilding the Photos experience in Windows 11, bringing together pictures from different devices while introducing smarter search, more powerful editing tools, and noticeable performance improvements.

Computing         October 15

A TV show’s entire season was reportedly erased by an AI agent, just weeks before its release

An AI agent reportedly deleted an entire TV season just weeks before its premiere. Now, the production team must rebuild months of editing work after a failed backup left the finished version out of reach.

Computing         October 15

Red Magic 12 Pro+ gaming phone launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 185Hz display, and a gigantic battery

Red Magic has launched the 12 Pro+ in China with RGB liquid cooling, a 185Hz display, and an 8,400mAh battery. It will launch globally as the Red Magic 12 Pro.

Gaming         October 15

YouTube could enter the audiobook business in 2027, giving Audible and Spotify a new rival

I’d gladly try YouTube audiobooks, as long as licensed books replace the robot-voiced uploads clogging the platform.

Audio / Video         October 15

Xreal’s latest AR glasses fix the brightness problem, but leave the rest largely untouched

Xreal's refreshed AR glasses jump to 1,200 nits of brightness and smoother 3D conversion without raising the One Pro’s price.

Computing         October 15

How to use an AI vocal remover to isolate vocals, instruments and stems from any song

LALAL.AI’s Vocal Remover can isolate vocals, instruments, and stems from finished tracks, while its AI tools help clean up and repurpose audio.

Audio / Video         October 15

A $75 gadget that remembers my conversations? Bee has my attention and my reservations

Bee’s new wrist-or-clip Frontier and phone-mounted Eclipse summarize your conversations, but more features need a subscription.

Computing         October 15

MacPaw’s Eney is an AI agent that prepares and plans your chores on iPhone and Mac

MacPaw has launched Eney, an AI assistant that can work across apps, prepare tasks, and offer proactive suggestions on Mac and iPhone.

Computing         October 15

WhatsApp now lets people join calls without signing up for yet another account

WhatsApp now lets guests join encrypted calls without an account, with support for up to 32 people and no time limit. Hosts still need accounts, and guests join through a computer browser.

Computing         October 15

Sony’s Walkman is still alive, and the next one may cost more than an iPhone 18 Pro

Sony’s leaked NW-ZX900 Walkman reportedly brings a Full HD display, Android 16, up to 40 hours of playback, more RAM, and a Japanese price roughly twice its predecessor’s.

Audio / Video         October 15

Google AI Plus is losing Pro models, and keeping them means a pricier subscription

Google AI Plus subscribers are losing manual Pro model selection. A shared email gives a November 13 cutoff, while retaining that choice means moving to a subscription that costs roughly four times as much.

Computing         October 15

China is officially getting Apple Intelligence. Siri AI still has to wait outside

Apple Intelligence has finally received approval in China, with a test version arriving later this month and a broader December rollout reportedly planned without Siri AI.

Phones         October 15

A $7 board lets an AI control an iPhone without jailbreaking it

Henry Yuan’s open-source project uses a roughly $7 board to let AI navigate an iPhone without jailbreaking it, though model access and setup requirements make it more involved than the price suggests.

Phones         October 15

Opera Air’s big update brings calming sounds, guided breaks, and a clutter-free look

Opera Air’s latest update adds a clutter-free design, new wallpapers, fresh Soundscapes, and guided breathing and neck exercises to help you stay focused.

Computing         October 15

YouTube Music is making AI-generated songs easier to spot while listening

YouTube Music is rolling out player labels for songs made primarily with generative AI. Listeners can tap for details, while an expansion to the main YouTube app is planned without a confirmed date.

Computing         October 15

The Chromebook-to-Googlebook migration got an unofficial preview

Google hasn’t released its official Chromebook migration tools yet, but one user has already booted Googlebook OS on an ASUS Chromebook Plus and says it can run surprisingly smoothly.

Computing         October 15

Microsoft just made its smallest Xbox controller ever, and it fits in your pocket

Xbox has announced the Nano Controller, its smallest controller yet. It costs $49.99, weighs just 3.5 ounces, and keeps all 18 standard inputs. Here’s everything you need to know.

Gaming         October 14

Breaking your iPhone Duo could cost up to $1,499, so think twice before skipping AppleCare+

Apple's iPhone Duo repair costs are here, with out-of-warranty fees reaching $1,499 for other damage. Here's what screen, battery, and back glass repairs cost and how much AppleCare+ can save you.

Phones         October 14

Snapchat planets explained: order, meanings, and how to find yours

Snapchat Planets turns your friendship ranking into a tiny social solar system, where being Mercury is elite and Neptune might sting a little.

Mobile         October 14

Beyond AI Search: How iAsk.ai Is Building a Student Study Hub

Many popular chatbots today can provide immediate answers to questions, but you can’t always trust their accuracy. For students, this often leads to the dreadful feeling of second-guessing AI answers when it’s late at night and an assignment is due in the morning. However, that’s the kind of problem iAsk.ai aims to solve. Rather than […]

Contributor Content         October 14

Deezer will save your music feed from the flood of AI-generated songs with a one-tap fix

Tired of AI-generated songs cluttering your music searches? Deezer is introducing a new filter that lets you hide fully AI-generated tracks, albums, and related artists.

Audio / Video         October 14

Asus’s new business laptop has the kind of OLED screen I wish more work machines offered

Asus's newest ExpertBook pairs a Zenbook-style OLED screen with business-laptop security, and I’m quite intrigued.

Computing         October 14

Epic is rebuilding its anti-cheat tech to finally bring Fortnite to Linux

Fortnite could finally come to Linux as Epic develops a new anti-cheat system designed to address security concerns. The changes could also help other developers bring multiplayer games to Linux.

Gaming         October 14

Apple HomeView has a screen, an A18 chip, and a streaming problem

Apple HomeView cannot natively run Apple TV, Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Music Classical or Apple News Plus, requiring a connected iPhone for access to these services.

Entertainment         October 14

Apple HomeView: Everything you need to know about Apple’s new smart home brain

Apple's $299 HomeView brings a 7-inch touchscreen, powerful new Siri AI features, FaceTime, and smart home controls together, with preorders already open ahead of its November release.

Audio / Video         October 14

GTA VI’s online mode could arrive in 2027, well after the single-player campaign begins

Rockstar isn’t talking about GTA VI’s online mode yet, but Bloomberg says 2027 is the expected window.

Gaming         October 14

Epic says it ‘vibe coded’ its new launcher and claims it’s 46% faster than Steam

Epic Games says its new launcher, built with AI coding tools, loads the store page 46% faster than Steam from a cold start. The new version brings a redesigned library, improved downloads and it is available in preview.

Gaming         October 14

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan and Carrie cast discuss reinventing Stephen King’s horror classic

Mike Flanagan and the Carrie cast discuss reimagining Stephen King’s classic horror novel for the digital age in this exclusive Digital Trends interview.

Entertainment         October 14

Google’s new scam defenses on Android can hide your bank details and hang up on fraudsters

Google is rolling out new Android scam defenses that can automatically hide login and payment information during screen sharing, strengthen Messages protection, and stop apps from secretly enabling call forwarding.

Phones         October 14

Nothing might be taking on Meta with its own smart glasses

A new leak suggests Nothing is preparing to enter the smart glasses market with two models, including one with a built-in camera, ChatGPT integration, and translation capabilities.

Wearables         October 14

Splitwise now lets you calculate everyone’s share of a restaurant bill, including tax and tip

Splitwise's new Itemize feature lets you split restaurant bills based on what everyone ordered, automatically calculating each person's share of shared dishes, tax, and tip.

Phones         October 14

Huawei FreeBuds Neo review: Tiny earbuds dodge traps I dread in budget audio gear

The Huawei FreeBuds Neo hit well above what their price suggests, especially when it comes to raw audio quality, ANC, and a few genuinely useful perks that you won't find elsewhere.

Audio / Video         October 14

The best AI tools of 2026

These are the best AI tools of 2026 for chat, research, image and video generation, coding, voice, photo editing, and everyday productivity.

Computing         October 14

Samsung Health now needs just 3 days of sleep data to coach you toward better sleep

Samsung Health’s Sleep Coaching now needs just three days of sleep data to start, and it adds daily habit checklists, weekly plan updates, and a new Sleep Balance graph.

Phones         October 14