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- October 2
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- Google, Meta, and others think they've found the key to smoother mobile video streaming - but all isn't quite what it seems
- You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here's how to claim it
- Micron takes the HBM lead with fastest ever HBM4 memory with a 2.8TB/s bandwidth - putting it ahead of Samsung and SK Hynix
- Portable Lifeprint printer app on iOS and Android leaked millions of user photos and sensitive data - this is what we know
- Samsung's Moohan XR headset could be landing soon, and I hope it makes me jealous
- Microsoft Excel turned 40 and almost nobody noticed - world's most popular spreadsheet now faces tough competition from Google Sheets after crushing Lotus 1-2-3 and Borland Quattro Pro
- AMD wants to double DDR5 memory bandwidth using clever trick, patent reveals - but this is no SOCAMM rival, and AMD's previous memory project didn't end well
- AI might not actually be killing off jobs like we thought - but many businesses are still wary about agents
- Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds may yet launch this year with a nice sound upgrade, while the XM5 buds and XM6 headphones just got a useful free update
- Is Peaky Blinders getting a sequel season or movie? The answer is both, and I’m beside myself
- Major data breach at dealership software firm exposes 766,000 clients - here's what we know
- Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 arrives next week and finally adds cross-progression and the long-awaited, confirmed Duelist, Daredevil
- Lots of LG TVs are getting a great free upgrade – here are the models it's coming to, including OLED and QNED TVs
- Hulu gets a global launch – as Disney+ reveals 3 big changes coming to your homescreen
- South Park season 27 is delayed again, but episode 6 has the best-timed break yet
- This dangerous new Android malware disguises itself as a VPN or IPTV app - so be on your guard
- “Our work is never done” - Logitech CEO on the trends shaping the future of work, and how hardware can be "the eyes, the ears and the hands of AI”
- Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team confirms Silent Hill remake has entered full production
- Hostinger rolls out link-in-bio builder
- US Air Force investigating data breach caused by Microsoft SharePoint issue
- 9 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in October 2025
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 3 (game #845)
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 3 (game #579)
- Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 3 (game #1348)
- The Scuf Valor Pro Wireless is the latest controller to feature drift-resistant TMR thumbsticks, and it's available now
- Pet Radhogs are coming to Fallout 76 – and they were inspired by a real life pig
- Pragmata dev says they didn't anticipate AI becoming so popular when first writing the game – 'We really couldn't predict that AI would be this big from where we started from what you see now'
- The Xbox Game Pass price hikes are so bad, it literally crashed the membership site due to widespread cancellations
- Slack gets even more access to your work chats to try and build better agents
- Red Hat confirms major data breach after hackers claim mega haul
- Microsoft is literally losing its Edge, as browser reportedly sheds a quarter of its users in six months – but I'm not surprised
- How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams
- Many workers are using unapproved AI tools at work - and sharing a lot of private data they really shouldn't
- Google adds eyes to AI Mode with new visual search features
- T-Mobile boosts its Starlink satellite service with support for more apps and phones, but quietly loses a Google Photos perk
- Spotify finally lets you remove individual songs from your algorithm – and now I can stop myself getting side-tracked by my guilty pleasure listens
- The Nothing OS 4.0 open beta has landed – but its availability and features vary a lot depending on your phone
- The 2025 Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters arrives in Fortnite today with a new Demon Rush mode – here's what to expect
- Hundreds of businesses beg Microsoft not to kill off free Windows 10 updates
- Black Ops 7 maps list – every launch map revealed so far
- Samsung says your Galaxy Watch will 'soon' get a new health feature that might save your life
- Ransomware hackers claim Oracle app breach, tell victims their data has been stolen
- Along with a load of fixes, the Ghost of Yotei day one patch addresses three of the funniest glitchy things I saw when reviewing the game
- Nvidia just delivered a major free upgrade for gaming laptops, bringing in AI to extend battery life
- Where is the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold? Fresh rumors predict a new potential launch date soon
- Amazon Luna is getting a massive upgrade focused on party games – and it'll all be free for Prime subscribers
- Ubisoft and Tencent form Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary responsible for the development of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six
- NordVPN’s new tool protects you from the 'session hijacking' vulnerability you never knew you had
- Here’s how you can try the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses (in a couple of months when slots are available)
- Pexar’s new digital photo frame features a unique wall-light display, and it looks stunning
- October 1
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- Shark just launched two new gadgets designed to suck the gunk from your face and leave you glowing
- I think I found the most beautiful 5G mobile router ever built - it even supports Wi-Fi 7 and offers 256GB storage plus a fingerprint reader
- I’ve been using Google Maps with Apple CarPlay for years and I didn’t know this handy feature existed
- If McGyver bought a PC, it would probably be the Photonicat - brick-like computer has built in 24-hr battery, ports agogo, SIM slot, external antennas, NVMe slot, and is even open source
- Qualcomm’s new saucer-shaped fanless Snapdragon computer concept is barely thinner than a little known 10 year old mini PC - but there’s no photo finish for performance
- Obscure EU AI startup outs massive chip with 16,384 SIMD processors and 1TB of memory that's even faster than Nvidia's HBM - Euclyd's UBM has 8PB/s bandwidth, 32PF FP4 compute performance, and some iconic backers
- Some of the world's biggest names in video surveillance quietly launch “True pixels, no false claims" security initiative - and it may come to a Chinese CCTV near you sooner than you'd expect
- Windows 10's upcoming End of Life is bad news for PC gamers who hate Windows 11, as Capcom issues warning
- How a dispute over royalties gave birth to the PNG file format
- How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online — stream from anywhere in the world
- Over 100 new Paramount+ movies are landing in October 2025 – here are 5 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes to start with
- Windows 7 market share jumps by 10x as Windows 10 EOL deadline looms and Windows 11 usage drops in September - spelling disaster for Microsoft's campaign to get people upgrading
- How to watch Monaco vs Man City for *FREE* — Stream Champions League
- How to watch Barcelona vs PSG: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news
- This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe
- Peloton revamps loads of its fitness equipment, introduces an AI-powered coaching features – and of course, hikes prices
- Gen V season 2 finally explains Marie Moreau's full power set – and it's a huge moment for The Boys' universe
- Microsoft 365 Premium brings pro-level AI features to your subscription – but only if you upgrade
- You can now get a Dedicated IP on Surfshark’s browser extension
- Microsoft announces massive Game Pass price changes – a Series S and one year of Ultimate now costs just $10 less than a PS5 Pro
- Around 50,000 Cisco firewalls are vulnerable to attack, so patch now
- There are 94 new Hulu movies in October 2025 and I’m starting with these 3 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Squarespace just dropped 60+ updates - here are the ones that matter
- WD patches NAS security flaw which could have allowed full takeover
- Thrustmaster launches the eSwap X2 H.E Xbox controller, but it looks like a very hard sell if you already own the X2
- The Ghoul is coming to Fallout 76 in a massive free update – complete with Walton Goggins voice acting
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #578)
- Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #1347)
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #844)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Amazon Fire TV 4K Stick – here's how the new cheaper model compares to the old from what we know so far
- Broadcom finally patches dangerous VMware zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers
- Google Home Premium is here to replace Nest Aware – here's how much it costs and who gets it
- Nest isn’t dead – Google takes on Ring with new AI-powered video doorbell and security cameras
- Excited for spooky season? These 5 new HBO Max movies are all must-watch horrors with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- The Google Home Speaker brings Gemini into a compact design with plenty of color – but you’ll be waiting
- Google Home app gets a big AI upgrade with Gemini smarts – but you'll need to pay up for the best features
- Philips' excellent Ambilight tech is finally coming to a TV in the US, and it's in a Roku TV
- What is the release date for Peacemaker season 2 episode 7 on HBO Max and other streaming services?
- Gemini is coming to every Google smart home device from the last decade – here's how to get early access
- I finally know how to stream the Gilmore Girls documentary, but there’s still one major issue
- OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth
- Chinese hackers hit government systems, stealing emails and more - here's what we know
- The new pastel Oura Ring 4 Ceramic colors look chic in person, but Oura's new clamshell charging case has one small drawback
- BenQ's sharp-looking new 4K projectors promise HDMI 2.1 with ultra-low lag for gaming, plus great streaming and connectivity options
- 'The vision for these products is really that they are purpose-built for Alexa+.' An Amazon exec talks about its new hardware and unlocking Alexa's superpowers
- Dreame's new hair dryer will mist your locks with nourishing essence and give your roots a boost with red light – it's like a spa for your head
- Denon's new super-affordable AV receiver is perfect to graduate from soundbars to real home theater, as long as you can live without Dolby Atmos
- VPN by Google faces issues with the new Pixel Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 – here’s all we know
- Windows 11 25H2 update is out now, but be warned – this is one of the strangest upgrades ever
- Germany's government wants to replace passwords with passkeys
- Classic prestige is coming back (again) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it can tell us a lot about the next MacBook Air
- Cisco goes all-in on agents - and it could mean big changes in your workplace
- Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting
- New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders show off the phone's new look, while a specs leak points to old cameras
- eBay and OpenAI want to train small businesses in getting the most out of AI
- Logitech unveils MX Master 4 - the mouse that feeds back to you
- Avengers: Doomsday directors release new cryptic set photo, and Marvel fans are scratching their heads over what it's trying to tell us
- Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help
- Most UK businesses don't actually know where their data is stored
- Norton VPN has just reinforced its commitment to privacy – here's all you need to know
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's revised anti cheat means you might not be able to play
- I'm equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac's vending machine-style mopping setup
- OpenAI just launched Sora 2 – an AI video app that lets you star in the scenes you generate