After years of waiting, WhatsApp is testing built-in multi-account support on iPhone, letting users switch between two numbers with separate chat histories, backups and notifications, all inside the same app.

Microsoft is introducing full-blown AI agents into the Windows 11 taskbar, letting them run tasks, monitor themselves, and interact with files — the taskbar is becoming more than a launcher.

EA SPORTS is shelving its usual yearly release of F1 26, instead offering a paid 2026 season expansion for F1 25. Additionally, it's promising a completely reimagined F1 game in 2027 to raise the bar for sim racing.

Rising memory prices are putting serious pressure on GPU makers, and the budget graphics-card segment may be the first casualty. AMD and Nvidia are reportedly considering cuts that could reshape the entry-level market.

Google Antigravity, powered by Gemini 3, is an autonomous AI coding platform challenging tools like Copilot. It handles testing, planning, and writing entire software features for you.

Gemini 3 marks Google’s biggest leap in AI yet, offering sharper reasoning, smoother multimodal performance, and stronger Pro-tier capabilities. From everyday answers to advanced workflows, it promises faster, smarter, more reliable assistance across Search, apps, and the Gemini experience.

Apple is reportedly testing a new kind of official iPhone case that doesn’t just protect—it interacts. According to a tip via MacRumors, the company is working on a “touch-sensitive layer” built into protective cases for upcoming Pro models.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is already in short supply despite its $999 price and niche category — but that’s not a disaster. In fact, it’s a strong signal: demand has out-paced ASUS’s expectations, suggesting the market for high-end handheld gaming PCs is real.

Google is reportedly developing a new feature, internally known as “Gesture Exchange” or “Contact Exchange,” that allows Android users to share contact details by tapping their phones together, much like NameDrop on iOS.

Multiple reports indicate Apple is actively preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO as early as next year, kicking off what could be the most significant leadership transition in the company’s history.

Google is reportedly preparing the next major Android release, Android 17, to bring mobile gaming closer to console-style experience. Leaks and reports hint at improved native controller support, built-in button remapping, and low-latency gameplay features.

X has officially launched Chat, replacing its classic Direct Messages with a full-featured communication suite, now with end-to-end encryption, video/voice calls, file transfer and disappearing messages.

In a new personalization update, OpenAI says that ChatGPT will now respect your instruction to avoid using em-dashes when set in custom preferences. This might look trivial, but it marks a deeper shift toward fine-grained style control in AI conversations.

TikTok has rolled out Bulletin Board, a new creator tool that lets users publish one-to-many messages — text, image or video — to followers who subscribe. The move signals TikTok’s next step in creator engagement and competition with Instagram’s broadcast channels.

A new report shows that AI-powered toys intended for children aged 3–12 can misbehave wildly. Using large language models similar to adult chatbots, some machines in their tests offered explicit advice and lacked robust parental controls.

Uber is rolling out Uber Ski, a seasonal service that lets you reserve trunk-space friendly rides to nearly 40 top ski resorts and buy an Epic Pass directly in the app.

Valve has unveiled the Steam Frame, a standalone wireless VR headset designed to stream games from your PC or run titles natively, all built around SteamOS. With dual 2160×2160 displays per eye, inside-out tracking, and zero base-stations needed, it marks Valve’s biggest hardware push yet.

Valve has officially launched the new Steam Machine: a compact, SteamOS-powered gaming box that claims to deliver more than six times the horsepower of a Steam Deck. Paired with a revamped Steam Controller, it’s Valve’s stake in living-room gaming.

Bethesda’s executive producer Todd Howard has reaffirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI remains “a long way off,” despite being announced in 2018. With most of the studio’s resources still tied up in other projects, the team says fans shouldn’t expect a release or major reveal anytime soon. It’s time to reset expectations.

TCL just unveiled its new T7 Series 4K QLED TVs, promising premium picture, 144Hz motion, Dolby Vision, Google TV, and even a 2.1 speaker boost on the top model, all with the value-focused pricing TCL is known for. Whether for sports, streaming, or gaming, the T7 looks like a strong mid-range contender.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may finally get a serious face-unlock upgrade. A new rumor suggests the phone will use 3D facial scanning, similar to Apple’s Face ID, making it more secure for payments and logins. It’s still early days, but if true, it could fix one of Samsung’s longest-standing biometric weaknesses.

Halo Infinite is officially winding down. With Operation: Infinite arriving November 18, players get one last major update, complete with a 100-tier pass, XP boosts, and fresh cosmetics. All this, before the game shifts into long-term maintenance. No more new maps, no more big seasonal drops; Halo Studios is now focusing on the franchise’s future. If you’ve been waiting to jump back in, this is the moment.

YouTube users panicking over blank screens and broken playback can relax, the platform isn’t down. Google is reportedly stepping up its long-running battle against ad-blockers, causing videos to stall, error, or refuse to play unless extensions are disabled. With Chrome’s tighter web extension rules on the horizon, controlling ads might get even trickier. If you rely on an ad-blocker, this is a problem you’ll want to keep an eye on.

Apple has quietly cut trade-in values for iPhones and Macs, meaning older devices will now fetch noticeably less credit toward upgrades. While discounted trade-ins have become routine, this round brings sharper drops across recent models. As such, that next iPhone or Mac upgrade a bit tougher on the wallet. If you’ve been holding onto a device hoping for a solid payout, now might be the time to revisit expectations.

GTA 6 has been pushed back once again — this time to November 19, 2026. Rockstar says it needs extra time to deliver the level of polish fans expect, meaning players will have to wait nearly six more months beyond the previous May date. It’s a frustrating delay for one of the most anticipated games ever, but if history tells us anything, more time in the oven could mean a smoother, better launch when it finally lands.

BMW has tapped Amazon’s upgraded voice-AI platform, Alexa+, to power its next-generation in-car assistant, promising richer, more conversational voice control in future models. Integration begins soon, and when it lands it could shift how you interact with your car, turning commands into true conversations.

Finally, the lyrics don’t disappear when you go offline. Apple Music users on iOS 26.2 beta can now view synced lyrics even without a data connection, which is great for flights, trains, or signal-dead zones. It’s a small but welcome upgrade that makes sing-alongs and lyric-loving moments more seamless than ever.

Cloud gaming just became way more real on Sony’s handheld. The PlayStation Portal now supports streaming your digitally owned PS5 games through the cloud, meaning you no longer need your console powered on at home to play. With wider game access, smoother streaming, and smarter connectivity, this update transforms the Portal from a niche remote-play gadget into a genuinely useful travel-friendly PS5 companion.

Microsoft just rolled out its new in-house image model, MAI-Image-1, inside Copilot — and early testers say it’s a big upgrade. The model is already earning praise for producing more realistic textures, cleaner hands, and better lighting than previous Copilot image tools. You don’t need a subscription to try it — just open Copilot and start generating.

Anew Windows 11 update finally fixes a long-standing shutdown glitch that caused PCs to reboot instead of powering off — a problem that was quietly draining laptop batteries overnight. The fix is part of an optional update now rolling out, and it’s especially welcome news for gaming handhelds and ultrabooks that rely on every drop of battery.

Motorola is refreshing its budget lineup with the new Moto G and Moto G Play, two affordable phones built for everyday streaming, snapping, and scrolling.

AI is creeping deeper into game development — not just helping fix bugs or generate voice lines, but inching toward creating full games. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan believes AI-built hits could arrive in as little as two years, sparking excitement and worry in equal measure. It’s a future full of promise, but one that has many wondering what happens to creativity, game quality, and the people who make the worlds we love.

AYANEO, known for its high-end gaming handhelds, has teased its first smartphone. Early reveals show built-in shoulder buttons and a design tailored for gamers. With physical controls, possible sliding mechanisms, and game-first instincts, this phone may re-imagine what a mobile gaming device can be.

Apple Watch sleep tracking may soon get a serious upgrade. Thanks to a new UMass Amherst system called BIDSleep, which brings AI smarts to wrist-based data, researchers say the wearable can now get surprisingly close to medical-grade EEG sleep readings. If accuracy keeps improving, the Apple Watch could become a powerful tool for identifying sleep issues long before a hospital visit is needed.