NFC READYSony patents tap-to-pay PS5 controller
Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that could accept payments via NFC or Bluetooth, potentially letting gamers tap a credit card or phone to buy games or top up balances.
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Friday, 25 September 2026
NFC READYCAT SHAPEMeta’s Muse AI agent morphs into a cat-shaped piece of bread
Meta’s new Muse AI agent learned to look like a cat-shaped piece of bread after analysing the author's emails, according to a review.
SYSTEMS UPDATESDragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World adds new systems and monsters
Square Enix reveals new mechanics and monsters for the upcoming Dragon Quest Monsters title.
VALUATION SURGEElevenLabs CEO says AI voice is ready for prime time
The startup behind the AI voice on the other end of many customer service calls is now reportedly worth $22 billion, according to a new interview.
DIGITAL WARDROBEGoogle Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet launches
Google Photos now lets you build a virtual wardrobe from your photos after a summer rollout to Android users.
COLLECTIBLESRockstar launches £350 GTA 6 box without game
Rockstar Games has announced a limited Vice City collection priced at £349 that does not include the game itself.
30 DAY LIMITBlood of Dawnwalker's Time Limit Was Loosened Because of Fear
Rebel Wolves admits the strict 30-day deadline was softened to avoid alienating players.
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Thursday, 24 September 2026
DEV READYFeather launches $30,000 robotics platform for developers
A startup is betting that software developers will drive the next wave of robotics innovation with a customisable, developer-focused platform.
ON DEVICE POWERPrismML brings tiny LLMs to Qualcomm smart glasses
PrismML is expanding its open-weight AI models to run on Qualcomm-powered smart glasses, aiming to make better use of on-device computing power.
KEYCHAIN PENDANTMeta launches keychain AI device for Muse
Meta unveiled a pendant-style hardware companion for its personal AI agent, Muse, at Connect.
NEURAL RENDERINGNvidia releases RTX Kit 2026.3 and Mega Geometry SDK
Nvidia updates its developer tools with neural rendering features and continuous level-of-detail support, alongside a beta for DirectX 12 Agility SDK.
PRICE PLUMMETAI costs fall faster than any tech in history
AI performance is hitting fixed benchmarks at a rapidly falling price, according to new analysis.
EYES OPEN RECORDINGMeta glasses: privacy and social norms debate
A podcast host questions Mark Zuckerberg on the ethics of Meta's smart glasses, arguing they blur the line between active and passive recording.
RADIATION TESTGoogle launches AI satellite into orbit
Google is sending a satellite with its AI chips into space to test how they cope with the harsh environment.
MOBILE CONSOLEInfinix Launches GT NX Gaming Peripherals
A new controller and docking station aim to turn a smartphone into a portable console with integrated cooling and controls.
RETRO SIMULATORPixel Washer launches in Early Access for PC
A retro power washer simulator starring a piggy arrives on Steam on October 15, with Switch ports following in 2027.
PHYSICS ENGINEBeamNG.drive Early Access for PS5 launches October 19
BeamNG.drive arrives on PlayStation 5 in Early Access on October 19, bringing its soft-body physics engine to consoles.
GLITCHYRoman Sands Re:Build review - a fiendish immersive sim
Eurogamer spends 14 hours in a bizarre, unclassifiable immersive sim that defies easy scoring.
KVM SWITCHGigabyte launches 4K OLED monitor with 480Hz mode
Gigabyte has lifted the lid on its Aorus Elite FO32U24G, a 32-inch 4K OLED gaming screen that can switch to 480Hz at 1080p and includes a KVM switch.
LOCAL AI BEASTMac Studio M5 Ultra review: Vibe coder paradise
Apple's latest ultra-expensive desktop is a beast for local AI, but is it worth the price tag?
STREAM INSTANTLYControl Resonant Launches on GeForce NOW
Remedy’s paranormal action spin-off arrives in the cloud with RTX 5080-class performance and a limited membership bundle.
AI FOCUSMicron ends 2GB GDDR7 production for gaming GPUs
Micron has stopped making 2GB GDDR7 memory chips for graphics cards to focus on higher-density modules for AI workloads.
METAL CHASSISGMKtec Evo-X3 review: Strix Halo in a brand new suit
GMKtec revamps its mini PC with a metal chassis and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, but the price has doubled since the previous model.
MARKET SPLITPC building splits into budget tinkering and ultra-luxury rigs
A look at how custom PC enthusiasts are adapting to high component costs through community repurposing and ultra-premium builds.