Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-11-01About 1,600 Rockstar UK Staff Vote on Union Ahead of GTA 6About 1,600 Rockstar UK employees will vote from 12 to 26 November 2026 on forming a union under the IWGB, a move timed around GTA 6's release and tied to disputes over dismissals and workplace conditions.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-31Samsung to launch Android XR glasses in mid-DecemberA South Korean report says Samsung will sell its Android XR Intelligent Eyewear in mid-December, initially only in South Korea and the US. The glasses run Android XR with Gemini, use the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 and offer up to nine hours of use.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-31iPad mini (2026) battery revealed in EU listing, specsThe EU EPREL database reveals the iPad mini (2026) battery capacity as 4,900 mAh and lists certifications and durability ratings including IP67, energy class D, and a 1,000-cycle longevity rating.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-31Omdia: Global smartphone shipments fall 20% in Q3 2026Omdia reports a 20% year-on-year fall in global smartphone shipments to 254.7 million in Q3 2026, the weakest third-quarter since 2013. Samsung led the market while Xiaomi, Oppo and vivo saw steep declines.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-31Pope Leo XIV Calls to Disarm Autonomous AI WeaponsPope Leo XIV urged UN members to ban lethal autonomous weapons and demanded human oversight and legal accountability for AI decisions affecting life, liberty and the use of force ahead of a Geneva meeting next month.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-30Oppo Find X10 Ultra may use Dimensity 9600 Pro chipA tipster says a Find X10 Ultra variant running the Dimensity 9600 Pro is testing chip-level imaging algorithms, potentially making it the first Ultra with a Dimensity chip. Rumored camera, display, battery, price and launch window detailed.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-30OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro: Fans and 185Hz OLED phonesOnePlus unveiled the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro, gaming-focused phones with active cooling fans and 185Hz displays. The Pro adds a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, 200MP main camera, 9,000 mAh battery and dual-airflow fan; prices start at CNY 4,799.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-29Samsung reportedly adding second wide Galaxy Z FoldA Korean tipster says Samsung will add a second wide Galaxy Z Fold next year, testing either a larger Fold9+ or a same-size, lower-spec Fold9 FE after stronger-than-expected Fold8 sales.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-292Apple Creator Studio adds AI assistants in US EnglishApple is rolling a large Creator Studio update in November: MotionVFX in Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro round-trip editing and Generate Fill, a Logic Pro AI assistant beta, Keynote/Pages/Numbers AI tools, and new compatibility and pricing details.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-29PlayStation 5 Prism Collection: Three Translucent ColorsSony will sell translucent DualSense controllers and matching PS5 covers in fiery orange, emerald green and graphite grey. Preorders open November 10, 2026; general release February 4, 2027. Prices start at $84.99 for the controller and $74.99 for the cover.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-29Samsung posts record Q3 operating profit driven by chipsSamsung reported a record Q3 2026 operating profit of KRW 107.4 trillion, driven by its semiconductor division. The company cited strong memory, HBM4 and server SSD sales to AI customers and plans major chip investment.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-28Trump Says He Will Ban the Term 'Artificial Intelligence'President Donald Trump announced plans to ban the term "artificial intelligence" from official documents, urging replacement with "super intelligence." He cited imprecision but gave no enforcement details; the federal order affects executive-branch usage.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-28South Korea fines Samsung over Galaxy GOS throttlingSouth Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined Samsung for advertising Galaxy S21, S22 and Tab S8 as delivering 'the ultimate mobile gaming experience' while its Game Optimizing Service (GOS) throttled performance.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-28Samsung launches Galaxy A08 in India with 6,000mAh batterySamsung has launched the Galaxy A08 4G in India, offering a 6,000mAh battery, 6.7-inch 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G99+, 50MP main camera and a price of INR 18,499 for the 4GB/64GB model.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-27China hits 3.2 Pbit - s on 24-core optical fiber trialA Chinese team set a world record with 3.2 Pbit/s over a 24-core, 10.3 km optical fiber using S, C and L bands, space-division multiplexing, and commercial coherent modules, a 28% gain over their prior 2.5 Pbit/s result.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-27Poco X8s debuts with 6.35-inch OLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4Poco launches the X8s globally with a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, up to 12GB/512GB, a 50MP triple rear camera, 6,330mAh battery with 100W charging and HyperOS 3. Early bird pricing starts at $399.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-27Apple Tests OLED Displays for Future MacBook Air and iMacBloomberg reports Apple has begun technical testing of OLED panels for future MacBook Air and iMac models. Next-generation units are still expected to use LCDs; a new iMac may arrive this week and a MacBook Air in early 2027.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-27Apple Confirms Internal Display Cracks on iPhone DuoApple confirmed that the internal display on a small number of iPhone Duo units can crack along the central hinge. The company says affected users should contact AppleCare for replacement; AppleCare Plus is not required.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-26Samsung shifts Galaxy sales to refurbished listings on AmazonSamsung has started selling certified refurbished Galaxy phones on Amazon shortly after raising US prices on new Galaxy S26 and A models. The program offers recent flagships, new batteries, a one-year warranty and the same OS upgrade support.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-10-26Apple to Unveil Touch OLED MacBook Pro with Dynamic IslandBloomberg reports Apple will unveil 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touchscreen OLED displays and Dynamic Island, using M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. OLED and touch could raise base prices by up to $500.
