Archive for september 2026
Announced at IFA 2026, the Swift Blade 14 undercuts the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Zenbook A14 on weight — but pricing and UK availability are still up in the air.
Production ran at just a few hundred units a day in late August—bad news for anyone hoping to get one at launch.
Feral Interactive is bringing the remastered open-world classic to mobile for $19.99, with all DLC included and online co-op support.
A dedicated Zelda anniversary showcase on Sept 8 is followed by a full Switch 2 games Direct on Sept 9 — here's what to expect from both.
Motorola's new flagship watch packs eSIM, Polar health tracking, and Wear OS 6 — at a price that undercuts Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra by nearly $350.
The MagFlow Pro uses a micro-pump and circulating coolant to keep wireless charging speeds steady — a first for portable batteries.
The robotaxi embeds a Starlink V5 terminal for 4K passenger streaming and fleet backup, despite SpaceX's own spec sheet classifying the hardware as residential-only.
Lenovo's new mini-PC packs a 16-core AMD chip and up to 128GB of unified memory into a chassis smaller than a shoebox — and four units can cluster together to rival server-class machines.
Square Enix's trilogy closer lands April 8, 2027 on every major platform simultaneously — a first for the FF7 Remake series — with pricing from $69.99 to $350.
Poco's new X8 Power launched in India with a silicon-carbon 10,000 mAh battery, IP69K water resistance, and 100W fast charging — but Western availability is unconfirmed.
Google DeepMind's latest AI weather model hits 5 km resolution and hourly updates, beating traditional forecasting systems on precipitation accuracy and wind prediction for turbines.
Unveiled at IFA 2026, the 14-inch Project AeroBlade uses four AirJet Mini modules instead of traditional fans — but there's no production date in sight.
Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios are bringing back the shark-attack open-world game, six years after the original hooked 20 million players.
At just 3.8mm thick, the Lexar Muse is half the thickness of Samsung's P7 — but its proprietary connector means you're stuck if you forget the cable.
Xiaomi's new AMOLED fitness tracker upgrades the display to 2,000 nits, adds ceramic and metal variants, and promises better iPhone sync — with no UK launch date confirmed yet.
Announced at IFA 2026, the Yoga Tab Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 bring 4K displays, flagship processors, and a software support pledge that rivals anything Apple or Samsung offers.
The 1,911-piece set costs $179.99 in the US and £139.99 in the UK, with early access on PlayStation Direct from October 1.
Seven colors, swappable keycaps, and a $699 starting price put Lenovo's new IdeaPad Vibe squarely in MacBook Neo territory — and the AMD models arrive a month earlier.
App developers claim Apple held third-party apps to stricter tracking rules than its own services — and want £2 billion in compensation.
GPT-6 Astra rolls out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users this week, bringing autonomous computer use, a 99.9% AGI benchmark score, and a first-ever cyber safety threshold that locks its most dangerous capabilities to US defense only.
Four new comment formats are rolling out globally, letting users reply with up to 60 seconds of audio, nine photos, or a quick poll — no typing required.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a third-person action-adventure game developed by Capcom. Twenty years on, we’ve finally been treated to a brand-new adventure in the Onimusha universe. This time, the story centres on the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who’s had enough of it all, but must save Japan from demonic creatures. The game’s main draw is its thrilling gameplay, where you have to hack away at giant monsters using a katana and a variety of combos. And for those who’ve been missing that Japanese flavour in games, Way of the Sword is definitely one to keep an eye on. The gg editorial team couldn’t pass up this new Asian adventure and, having armed ourselves, set out to slice everything in sight to pieces.
Announced at IFA 2026, the Soundcore SleepLab Pro uses a 60GHz radar chip to monitor breathing, heart rate, and sleep stages from your nightstand — no subscription fees attached.
Microsoft is ending unlimited cloud streaming for Game Pass subscribers and opening a new pay-per-hour option for players without a subscription.
CD Projekt Red admits Fool's Theory has almost no one working on the remake right now — and that won't change until 2027 at the earliest.
A since-deleted Vodafone Australia listing revealed three storage tiers for Apple's first foldable iPhone, putting the top config near $3,400 Australian — and well above any iPhone before it.
PlayStation's horror sequel lands January 28, 2027 on PS5, with the creators of Dispatch shaping the story.
The LEVEL-15FX167 is a Japan-only machine with an RTX 5050/5060 and a clever extending stand that cools the CPU by a claimed 3°C. The battery tells a different story.
Ukrainian studio 4A Games confirmed February 4, 2027 for its next post-apocalyptic shooter, showing off ray-traced Moscow in 4K 60fps.
Graffiti, bent flags, and traffic cones blocked the robots' path — but the company insists vandalism had nothing to do with it.
The spacecraft is built and ready. The problem is the Neutron rocket meant to launch it has never left the ground — and now won't until late 2026 at the earliest.
The 4.7mm flagship tablet launched globally in Munich with a 12-inch OLED, Kirin T93 chip, and a €799 starting price — but no confirmed US or UK release.
A cable-driven robot that slides down from ceiling anchors to grab laundry and toys costs $965 assembled, but requires Linux skills and some serious DIY commitment.
Xiaomi's new Pad 9 Pro Max pairs its in-house Xring O3 chip with a 13.3-inch screen and HyperOS 4, but no US or UK pricing or availability has been confirmed.
Alienware's fastest monitor yet combines Samsung's fifth-gen QD-OLED panel with a 560Hz refresh rate — but you'll wait until Q1 2027 to buy one.
Seven new Soundcore models debut at IFA 2026, led by the $200 Space 2 Pro headphones — but two features raise real privacy questions.
The Predator XB253Q U1 is the world's first 1080p monitor to hit 1000Hz natively — and the Nitro XV275U Z2 undercuts rivals by $100 at the entry end.
Acer's new esports monitor achieves 1000Hz at native Full HD, beating the only rival with an IPS panel — but at a $100 premium over LG's equivalent.
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG earns an 85 on critics' scoreboards but only 73% positive on Steam, where PC players are begging for optimization patches.
The £1,599 Vero 16 lets you swap the battery, SSD, and even the processor without tools — and it arrives in Q1 2027.
Xiaomi's new wide-format foldable debuts 48 hours before Apple's iPhone event, but the US and UK will almost certainly never see it on shelves.
Axiom Space's AxEMU spacesuit proved too complex and too heavy to meet Artemis deadlines, forcing NASA to accept a stripped-down interim design while China presses ahead with a lighter rival suit for 2030.
What is the real difference between various models of presenters? Is it worth it to buy a more expensive presenter model or is it enough to buy a budget clicker? Do I need a red or green laser pointer? Is the presentation timer convenient? What is better - buttons or joysticks? Is the clicker compact enough to fit a palm or a pocket? If you've ever asked yourself such a question, this review will give you detailed explanations. They are based on our personal experience and customers’ feedback.
The mini workstation promises local AI inference without cloud connectivity — but pricing and availability remain unknown.
A Korean free-to-play publisher could soon hold the keys to StarCraft III — and the RTS community is not thrilled about it.
At 1.13kg and starting around $700, the Dell 14S is a slim, style-forward alternative to Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo — but USB-A is gone and RAM isn't upgradeable.
The one-man Steam database that millions of PC gamers rely on has a new owner — and the community is cautiously watching for paywalls.
Eight episodes, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, and three unknown kids as the trio. The Philosopher's Stone comes to Max on December 25.
Xiaomi's new wall switch auto-detects two- or three-wire setups, removing the biggest barrier to smart home upgrades — if only it were available outside China.
TCL claims Samsung's budget M-series TVs carry a Mini LED label but use standard LED backlights — a gap that could cost shoppers hundreds of dollars.
Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts September 7 with a new 'mid-fold' format — but don't expect it at your carrier
Xiaomi's new flagship foldable lands in China two days before Apple's expected iPhone Ultra event, powered by the in-house XRing O3 chip. Global availability is unconfirmed.
Oppo's upcoming flagship puts a 200MP sensor in every camera slot — including the ultrawide and periscope zoom — and is expected to land in Europe and the US by late October 2026.
The makers of SOMA and Amnesia revealed a grotesque new puzzle sequence at gamescom 2026 — and pushed the release to 2027.
Acer showed off Project DualPlay Mini at IFA 2026 — an 8-inch gaming handheld with a flip-out backlit keyboard — but it's still a concept with no price or release date.
Google's AI-powered settings assistant isn't a Pixel 11 exclusive — it works on Pixel 6 and newer, with broader Android support coming later in 2026.
Freshly independent from Microsoft, Double Fine has launched Amnesia Fortnight 2026 on Kickstarter with a $400,000 base goal and an eyebrow-raising $100 million stretch goal for a Brütal Legend sequel.
Sony's three-tier ULT POWER SOUND tower lineup lands in September 2026, with prices starting at $449.99 and topping out at $1,499.99 for the flagship MAX.
Microsoft's new disc-to-digital conversion program works on titles pulled from sale nearly a decade ago, but major publishers including Ubisoft and Square Enix aren't on board yet.
Razer's new Prio collapses to credit-card size, connects via USB-C, and uses drift-free sticks — all for $99.99.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins Game Pass on September 8, while Cyberpunk 2077 exits after six months — here's everything coming and going before mid-September.
DLSS 5's new AI rendering tech promises movie-quality lighting in games, but early tests show frame rates dropping 35–50% when it's switched on.
Sonos's second attempt at a flagship headphone fixes the ecosystem problems that sank the original Ace, and it costs £50 less at launch.
JBL's new Cove lineup — M1, P1, and X1 — brings multi-room audio with Dolby Atmos, AI room tuning, and a three-step setup designed to undercut Sonos on price and simplicity.
Optoma's new professional panel line targets offices, schools, and retail spaces with round-the-clock durability, built-in Android 14, and remote management — no touchscreen required.
1MORE's new over-ear headphones bring Bluetooth 6.0, hybrid ANC, and Hi-Res Wireless audio to under $80—with vinyl-inspired looks to match.
OpenAI's advertising platform scaled faster than almost any ad business in history. Europe's regulators responded the same day it announced the milestone.
A new expert panel called M-FORCE will audit planetary protection protocols based on Viking-era data—and could cut sterilization costs that already eat up 10% of mission budgets.
Record Fold8 preorders have exhausted a key chip supplier's capacity — so Samsung is cannibalizing next year's component stockpile to keep up with demand.
Dyson's new CameraJet combines sonic brushing, a 100K-pixel macro camera, and an automated mouthwash jet into one very expensive oral care device.
Anbernic's first Snapdragon handheld undercuts the Switch Lite's original price by $60, but its near-identical design may raise some eyebrows in Kyoto.
Bit Reactor ran out of money before its debut game shipped. A co-founder lawsuit and a skeleton crew are what's left after the best-reviewed Star Wars game in 22 years.
The longtime Apple executive leaves two high-profile jobs as new CEO John Ternus takes charge — and the App Store lands back with Eddy Cue.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 4 with strong critic scores, a parry-driven combat system, and a 20-hour campaign that sidesteps the Soulslike trend.
The slimmest MatePad Pro yet packs a Kirin T93 chip, PaperMatte display, and a 10,400mAh battery — but HarmonyOS still means no Google apps.
Samsung's new entry-level Galaxy Book 6 brings Intel Core 3/Core 5, a 14-inch LCD, and Galaxy AI features to buyers who don't need the pricier Ultra or Pro variants.
All four games are free for every PS Plus tier — Essential, Extra, and Premium — from September 1 through October 5.
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person survival horror game from the Ukrainian studio Frogwares, set in a Lovecraftian version of the flooded city of Arkham in the 1920s. The story follows Calvin Rafferty, a researcher of the occult, who refuses to evacuate the sinking city, after a botched ritual leaves his beloved Faye trapped between worlds. What begins as a desperate rescue mission quickly turns into a horror that threatens to engulf both the city and Calvin’s sanity. And the gg editorial team has also decided to delve into the depths of Arkham to find out what actually caused the flood — and whether Calvin will truly be able to save the one he loves.
