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Xbox Series X Should Keep Running for Years, Engadget Analysis Says
Engadget says the Xbox Series X should receive software support for years and is repairable, as component prices rise.
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Engadget says the Xbox Series X should receive software support for years and is repairable, as component prices rise.
Decodo research shows ChatGPT and Perplexity among the most-scraped websites, with TikTok topping the list. The findings point to a shift in how businesses monitor consumer trends as AI and social platforms displace traditional retail sites.
Android Authority reports that Google's Pixel Search app added privacy controls for call logs and SMS, while code points to Gemini-powered suggestions and possible official support on older Pixel phones.
Sony has already cut prices on several headphone models on Amazon a day before its October Prime Day event, including the month-old WH-CH730N at $148 and the on-ear WH-CH530 at $58, according to TechRadar.
Leaks published Oct. 5 point to four Galaxy S27 Ultra colors and say the S27 Pro may use Exynos 2700 in Europe and Korea, while the Ultra chip remains undecided.
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 preview update KB5124010 can crash games and apps that decode AC-3 audio, and some users report boot failures and slow performance. The patch is set to become the full October update.
The supplied TechRadar item on Lanterns season 1 ending contains only reporter Tom's biography, not John Stewart or Hal Jordan details.
Best Buy Techtober sale offers up to 50% off electronics; LG OLED gaming TV deals land before Prime Day.
According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to launch two smart display variants this month as part of a broader home refresh. Android Authority argues the device could challenge Google Home if it focuses on local control, FaceTime and sound quality.
Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding a lock-screen Focus mode toggle, according to 9to5Mac.
Images and specs for a reported Fitbit Edge have surfaced, describing a tracker with seven-day battery life, GPS and a display that runs apps such as Google Maps and YouTube Music.
Apple says a "small number" of iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on AT&T have lost cellular service and cannot make calls. Affected units need a hardware replacement; iOS 27.0.1 plus a carrier settings update are meant to protect the rest.
Google says a few Android apps need developer tuning on Intel Googlebooks, despite touting full Play Store support.
A Holafly report covered by TechRadar says 53% of business travellers manage their own internet abroad and urges employers to issue travel eSIMs for secure connections.
Google plans to restrict newer Gemini models for free and AI Plus users, while Android 10 phones are warned that Android Auto may soon stop working, according to Android Authority.
Amazon has updated its basic Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft for 2026, adding redesigned displays, a $35 Bluetooth page-turn remote and an $80 Page-Turn Cover. The cover brings back physical buttons but works only with the pricier Signature Editions, Android Authority reported.
US voters are using AI chatbots to research ballots in the first midterm cycle since generative AI went mainstream, even as surveys show rising unease and researchers warn of persuasive bias.
Leak details canceled Xiaomi 18 Ultra: triple 200MP camera and flagship chip, reportedly shelved over ~$1,490 cost.
Yandex introduced Sona, a generative recommender that merges candidate generation and ranking into one served transformer. A seven-day smart-speaker A/B test replaced over 15 candidate generators and two ranking stages, lifting active users 4.53% and listening time 6.30%.
Leak: Google's Fitbit Edge may pack a small screen, seven-day battery and Pixel 11 colors, with a holiday 2026 launch.
Google's Android-based Googlebook laptops are on sale after a sold-out pre-order period. New support pages detail the Glowbar, Game Controls, AI features, and document editing, while Google confirms unlockable bootloaders and Magisk support is coming soon.
Android Authority says it found a new lock screen customization page in the Wallpaper & Style app on the first Android 17 QPR3 beta, with buttons for wallpapers, colors, the clock, widgets and a new "media" option.
Android Authority reports Pixel 11 owners are seeing Google Maps freeze and flicker in Android Auto, while some Pixels hit performance problems after Android 17 QPR1. A reader poll also picks the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the best iPhone 18 Pro alternative.
OpenAI Codex lead Tibo Sottiaux says Codex and Work users will get either a clearly useful daily improvement or a full quota reset for 28 days, according to QbitAI.