Owners of Garmin's Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970 say enabling the 'OK Garmin' wake word has cut estimated battery runtime by 35% to 50%, according to Android Authority.
ReactOS adds direct NTFS install support, a step toward beta, but the driver lacks caching, journaling and security.
Engadget says Microsoft Defender now provides strong built-in protection, leaving paid antivirus suites useful mainly for extras such as VPNs, scam warnings and family controls.
A new 59-minute documentary examines the 1966 Aberfan disaster and the community’s campaign over remaining coal tips. It airs on BBC Two and BBC One Wales and streams free on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Nick Cammarata’s blog post argues LLMs may be easier to understand than assumed, drawing praise and skepticism.
Programmer says Super Mario 64 plaque likely reads 'Eternal Star' and 'We hope so'.
TechRadar: Russian bot activity fell 84% after Ukraine hit Yandex data centers, then recovered within two days.
Apple has scheduled an October 28 hardware event, with a redesigned MacBook Pro and an OLED iPad mini expected.
CNCC 2026 forum in Chengdu on Oct. 24 will examine RF computing, metasurfaces and passive IoT.
Rivian CEO says autonomy could enable radically different vehicle designs, with profitability delayed to develop it.
Godox A2, an $85 magnetic xenon flash for phones, launches for iPhone only as Android support remains under development.
DHS ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products, citing data-transfer and malware risks.
AI-themed phishing emails drew 45% click rates in Kaspersky simulations, with healthcare and HR lures also proving effective.
TechRadar visited Silver Salt Restoration to see the 4K Blu-ray remaster of Hammer's 1958 film Dracula. The team told TechRadar how they digitally removed 2,000 frames of a single hair and corrected yellow staining and colour fade.
TechRadar: Acemagic S16 Ryzen 7 laptop with 24GB DDR5 falls to $569 at Newegg via gift-card stacking.
MapQuest added a map layer showing nearby Flock and other license plate cameras.
EcoFlow launched three Titan 5000 home battery systems priced from $2,499 to $3,699, with a $50 reservation offer adding a 5% discount and two free solar panels.
Apple released release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, plus third RCs for two older macOS versions, and announced an Oct. 28 product event in Los Angeles.
BMX has announced a 5,000mAh MagSafe battery built for the iPhone Duo, priced at $79.99 with 15W wireless charging.
A 38-year-old Air Force veteran said an Apple Watch sleep apnea alert led him to see a doctor and receive a diagnosis and CPAP treatment, Military.com reported.
Florida’s highway safety agency says compromised credentials allowed a malicious actor to access department records on Sept. 4, 2026, exposing driver’s license and motor vehicle data. It is offering credit monitoring but may lack current contact details for former residents.
Apple’s AI home hub HomeView ships Nov. 13 at $299, but personal-context and AI camera features require newer iPhones or iPads and an iCloud+ subscription, TechRadar reports.
Video doorbell motion ranges vary widely and advertised maximums are not guaranteed, Engadget reports.
Neural Concept launched MCP Bridge to let AI agents operate CAD and simulation tools.