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  1. Motorola Edge 70 Neo key specifications leak
    BGGSMArena

    Motorola accidentally teased the yet to launch Edge 70 Neo back in August, which was followed by leaked renders later that month. The renders showcased the phone’s design and color options, but a new leak has now revealed its key…

  2. Ancient Roman Nanotech Made This Cup Change Color. Scientists Finally Cracked the Formula
    USGizmodo

    The Lycurgus Cup is an iconic artifact from Roman times. After 1,600 years, the technical mastery behind this masterpiece has been brought back to life.

  3. Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
    USEngadget

    Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.

  4. Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now
    USWired Gear

    Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.

  5. The Xbox Ally Handhelds Are Getting an Upscaled Lease on Life
    USGizmodo

    A small software update does wonders for Xbox’s only handhelds (that aren’t made by Xbox).

  6. Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
    USEngadget

    Developer Sucker Punch just released a well-received expansion for Ghost of Yōtei a few weeks ago.

  7. The 15 Best Deep-Cut Movies Coming Back to Theaters Soon
    USGizmodo

    From classics like 'The General' to cult favorites like 'Oldboy,' Regal is bringing some incredible films to its screens.

  8. Apple responds to reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
    USEngadget

    Impacted users can contact AppleCare for a replacement.

  9. iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Apple has just released iOS 27.2, bringing Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo. The software update also includes an "Edge Light" feature for the iPhone Duo that's intended to illuminate your face during video calls. Apple previously…

  10. Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)
    USWired Gear

    The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.

  11. Apple iOS/iPados 18.7.11 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 27, the IIT House message, Apple today sent iPhone and iPad users iOS/iPadOS 18.7.11 Update (internal version: 22H384), 77 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection…

  12. Apple iPados 26.7.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News on October 27, Apple today sent an iPadOS 26.7.2 update to the iPad user, 28 days before the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection of upgrades, usually within half an…

  13. Apple WatchOS 27.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 27, an IT house message, Apple sent watchOS 27.2 updates (internal version: 24S118) to Apple Watch users today, 27 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection of…

  14. Apple VisionOS 27.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 27, an IT home message, Apple today sent the VisionOS 27.2 update (internal version: 24N120) to the Vision Pro user, 28 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection of…

  15. Apple MacOS 27.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    Message from IT House on October 27, Apple today sent MacOS 27.2 updates (internal version: 26B123), 28 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection of upgrades, usually within…

  16. Apple iOS/iPados 27.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 27th, the IIT House message, Apple today sent iPhone and iPad users iOS/iPados 27.2 updates (internal version: 24B91020) 28 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the…

  17. Apple iOS/iPados 27.2 Official release
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News on October 27, Apple today sent iPhone and iPad users iOS/iPadOS 27.2 updates (internal version: 24B119), 28 days from the last official release. It should be noted that there may be a slight delay in the detection of…

  18. Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini
    BGGSMArena

    Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce new products. Today, it unveiled the new iPad mini, and according to Greg Joswiak, Apple's SVP of Worldwide Marketing, that's only the…

  19. Microsoft Is Offering 60,000 Employees Money to Just Go Away
    USGizmodo

    Buyout now or layoff later?

  20. Your Apple TV remote has handy shortcuts most people never use
    USEngadget

    Getting to know your remote a little better makes it a lot easier to navigate the Apple TV menus.

  21. The NBA’s response to gambling scandals is to add more gambling partnerships
    USThe Verge Hardware

    From the bright minds that brought you FTX Arena and NBA Top Shot NFT maketplace (where sales last month dropped to $762,781, which is a 99.66 percent decrease compared to the February 2021 peak of $226,350,843), the NBA announced Monday…

  22. Stranded? The Air Force Is Testing a Survival Kit That Drops From Orbit
    USGizmodo

    The Starfall capsule carried several experimental cargo pods to see if they would survive the journey to space.

  23. How to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to wirelessly charge other devices
    USEngadget

    If you're in desperate need of power, lots of newer Samsung phones can wirelessly charge other devices.

  24. The iPhone Duo Is 3 Days Old—And Screens Are Already Cracking
    USGizmodo

    Buyers around the world are experiencing the same odd disaster.

  25. ‘Absolute Acoustic Silence’: Triangular UFO Spotted by Federal Agents
    USGizmodo

    A newly released report says the craft "was executing a slow, controlled, perfectly vertical ascent directly over the ridge line."

  26. Instagram wants you to watch 90-minute videos on your TV
    USEngadget

    Instagram is experimenting with longform video again.

  27. The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing
    USThe Verge Hardware

    The RealReal, a secondhand luxury fashion consignment retailer, said it's updating its bot defense system, effectively making it harder for AI agents to shop on its site. The change comes days after The Verge reported that an AI agent…

  28. Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screens
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Following reports of iPhone Duos with cracked and broken inside screens, often showing a bright line running from the center to the right side, Apple says in a statement to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac that it's aware of "an issue impacting the…

  29. Nothing’s eye-catching Ear 3A earbuds are matching their best price to date
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Nothing’s Ear 3A come in a variety of fun colors, including a yellow shade. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge If you want a decent pair of noise-canceling earbuds without spending a fortune, Nothing’s Ear 3A are worth considering. The…

  30. Dutch government to cut 16 percent of workforce as part of AI efficiency push
    USEngadget

    The cabinet announced that it wants to get rid of 25,000 full-time jobs by 2035.

  31. Samsung is reportedly making 20% fewer Galaxy A phones this quarter
    BGGSMArena

    Memory prices have been skyrocketing for a while now, and that has been eating into smartphone makers' margins. Samsung's mobile division in particular is reportedly facing its first-ever annual loss. Today, a new report out of Korea…

  32. Elon Musk’s AI-Generated ‘Odyssey’ Is Here to Save Western Civilization
    USGizmodo

    “Homer didn’t have Grok. We do.”

  33. Microsoft reportedly offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as an attempt to trim costs
    USEngadget

    That's over a quarter of the company's global workforce.

  34. Five weird details from Anthropic’s IPO filing
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Anthropic has finally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC, a document designed to give investors a look under the hood of its business, from how much its executives are making and plans for spending its IPO billions to the risks that…

  35. ‘Star Trek’ Icon Walter Koenig Has Died
    USGizmodo

    The actor was beloved by fans for his role as Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series and movies.

  36. Humans Accidentally Canceled the Next Ice Age, Scientists Say
    USGizmodo

    This finding underscores the incredible, planet-altering power of greenhouse gas emissions.

  37. Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance
    USEngadget

    Want a beautiful tracker with a screen but don't want AI on your wrist? The Fitbit Edge is perfect for you.

  38. Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge
    USThe Verge Hardware

    The bezels aren’t that noticeable with other watchfaces, but some things don’t change. Last week, I sank into my living room couch and watched a bedraggled, nihilistic Matthew McConaughey take a drag of a cigarette in season 1 of True…

  39. Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
    USArs Technica Hardware

    The iPhone Duo launched last week, offering anyone willing to spend $2,000 a chance to experience Apple's first foldable phone. For some early buyers, the morning after isn't going great. Despite the company's big talk about its…

  40. Here's how much it would cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series X
    USEngadget

    An Xbox Series X isn't cutting-edge tech anymore, but it's still costly to build a similar PC due to high part prices.

  41. The Sony WH-1000XM4C bring back a beloved headphone design
    USThe Verge Hardware

    With only minor changes, the XM4C is more of a re-release than a refresh of the XM4. When Sony announced the WH-1000XM4C headphones, I was perplexed. A product revamp usually includes at least one or two significant improvements. Or if…

  42. The Most Powerful Obesity Drug Yet Has a Hidden Benefit—and It Happens While You Sleep
    USGizmodo

    In two recent trials, Eli Lilly's retatrutide significantly reduced people's apnea episodes compared to a placebo.

  43. How do apps on the HomeView work, and what does CarPlay have to do with it?
    USEngadget

    The HomeView won't have its own App Store, but there's another method for using compatible third-party apps on the display.

  44. Instagram chases YouTube with a push for longer, widescreen videos
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Instagram is announcing a big push into longform horizontal video, which the platform is calling "Features." Instagram boss Adam Mosseri has been against doing longform video on the platform "for a long time," he says in a…

  45. This Armored Amphibian Turned the Triassic Seafloor Into a Living Nightmare
    USGizmodo

    Against unlikely odds, this two-foot amphibian brought terror to Triassic seas 237 million years ago.

  46. Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees across the US, UK, Canada, and India. In a message to employees , Microsoft chief people officer Amy Coleman writes that this gives staff members "the opportunity to leave…

  47. The OLED iPad mini is here with A20 Pro chip and acoustic display speakers
    BGGSMArena

    Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the first OLED display to the mini line. Alongside the expected display upgrade, Apple outfitted the new mini model with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though there is a catch. The…

  48. How to set up your phone games to play on an Android Auto screen
    USEngadget

    Soccer practice just got more bearable.

  49. T-Mobile’s new plans include swappable subscription perks
    USThe Verge Hardware

    T-Mobile is launching new "T-Mix" plans that bundle wireless service with subscriptions to services like Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, device promotions, and more, as reported earlier by Fierce Network . The…

  50. Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra update fixes reboot and display bugs
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra was blighted by some nuisance bugs at launch, but now the company has released some new firmware to resolve them. The October 22nd release addresses three notable issues in particular: screen flickering…

  51. iPad Pro configuration decentralized: apple iPad Mini (A20 Pro) equipped with self-adapted colour flashlights
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 26, news from IT House, the iPad Mini (A20 Pro), released today by Apple, was equipped with self-adapted colour flashlights. This configuration was originally monopolized by iPad Pro in the iPad product line and is now…

  52. Roku apps keep crashing before you hit Play? Here's why
    USEngadget

    There are a few things you can try to fix it.

  53. In the U.S., under NHSA regulatory pressure, Tesla is still pushing for the delivery of Cybercab unmanned taxis.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    According to information from IT House on October 26, according to CarBuzz, Tesla is preparing for a large-scale delivery of Cybercab's unmanned taxi, which has launched a small deployment in Austin, Texas. However, the National Road…

  54. Oppo Find X10 Ultra's full camera setup leaks
    BGGSMArena

    Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max went global recently, but the brand's top camera flagship for this generation is still a few months away. Today, Digital Chat Station posted what's allegedly the full camera setup of the Find X10 Ultra…

  55. Anthropic’s Deal With Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI Is Even Bigger Than We Knew, IPO Filing Shows
    USGizmodo

    Anthropic's S-1 filing has been made public. And the IPO frenzy begins.

  56. Apple iPad Mini (A20Pro) supports 35W or more power charge head, but the head in the box is 20W
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    Information from IT House 26 October, Applenet data show that iPad Mini (A20 Pro) supports rapid charging, with USB-C power adapters with an output power of 35W or higher, up to a maximum of 50% power in 30 minutes. The IT House noted that…

  57. Zhejiang ETC service is new, cell phone + cardless.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    According to information from IT House, on October 26, Zhejiang Highway Smart Fee Operating Services Ltd., in follow-up to the Ministry of Transport's efforts to deploy a “cell phone +” free and easy access to the highway, to deepen…

  58. Former DOGE Staffers’ New Startup Claims It Hacked Anthropic
    USGizmodo

    The AI agents took less than 12 hours to hack into Anthropic, the report says.

  59. Apple suggests that more new products will be launched this week: M6 iMac, macBook Pro tomorrow night.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News October 26, Greg Joswiak, Senior Vice President of Apple Global Marketing, released a video of the iPad Mini (A20 Pro) presentation on platform X and revealed that Apple will launch more new products this week. Combining the…

  60. "The Shadow's Blade Zero" game into the Golden Roller.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News on October 26, the Nationally Produced Musketeers Action Game No. Zero, which was developed by the Nest, has now been rounded up for the Best Game of the 2026 Golden Rocks Award, with a voting deadline of 23:59 GMT October…

  61. What are the downsides of a foldable electric bike?
    USEngadget

    The foldable form factor comes with some trade-offs.

  62. Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro Move bundle is over $100 off
    USThe Verge Hardware

    The Remarkable Paper Pro Move is essentially a digital notepad, with a skinny 7.3-inch E Ink screen that’s easy to hold one-handed to jot down notes or ideas. At $449 new, it’s not exactly cheap, but buying refurbished is a way to save, as…

  63. 599 yuan: apples to launch new iPad Mini smart double-faced clips with technology fabric
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    In the news from IT House on October 26, apples have now been launched for iPad Mini (A20 Pro) smart double-sided, at a price of $599. The protective shell provides both naval blue and light brown colours and applies TechWoven technology…

  64. OnePlus Hops on the Clip-Style Wireless Earbuds Bandwagon
    USGizmodo

    The OnePlus Buds Clip are the newest pair of clip-style wireless earbuds on the scene.

  65. The Internet is going to push "self-censor" and you can customize your actions and invite an AI guest and a NPC photo.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    News from IT House on October 26, the first large-scale web-based information film, Anti-Cool: A New World, will be officially launched on October 30, and will be updated for the first time on a double-line basis. According to the official…

  66. The IPO document describes the ambition of Anthropic: AI is expected to solve the difficulties of past generations that have failed.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    Information from IT House on October 26, Anthropic submitted S-1 registration documents to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for the listing of NASDAQ. This AI company filed a secret listing…

  67. IT House 11.11 Rigorous selection: Apple iPhone Duo Collapse Screen Open Purchase, Rotte MX Master 3S Lite Mouse 699 £305
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    11.11 The drive continues today, with the annual price of digital household electricity, daily department goods and clothing shoes. Kyodong without a threshold red pack up to USD 26888, three times a day: click this red pack. Scavengers…

  68. Apple iPad Mini (A20 Pro) only 512GB equipped with 6 nuclear central processor, double 16 nuclear neural network engine
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 26, the IT House announced the iPad Mini (A20 Pro) today, commonly known as "iPad Mini 8", which uses the A20 Pro chip, received a pre-purchase at 1.10 a.m. on October 29th, and released on November 6th, priced at $5499…

  69. Hy-SimulMT Open source, response time is only 3 seconds for a human interpreter
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News, October 26, launched and opened today with a low-time and high-accuracy feature, Hy-SimulMT, which supports voice-to-voice translation between Chinese and English languages in real time -- speaker ' s audio can be entered in…

  70. iPhone Duo bend test doesn't end well
    BGGSMArena

    Earlier today, we wrote about iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo, which addressed some of the concerns about the phone's inner folding screen and its hinge design - we've already seen plenty of reports about the inner screen getting…

  71. NASA Safety Panel Says a Starship Moon Landing Needs 22 Launches. Musk Has a Very Different Number
    USGizmodo

    A member of NASA’s safety panel casually dropped that SpaceX’s plan to bring astronauts back to the Moon requires topping-off an orbital fuel depot nearly two dozen times for just one mission.

  72. Microsoft releases the first firmware update for Surface Laptop Ultra notebook to fix screen flashes and restarts too long
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    According to IT House News, on October 26, Microsoft has now updated its first firmware after the launch of the Surface Laptop Ultra notebook, focusing on the unusual display of screens and the excessive time taken to restart them. This…

  73. Kevin Roose is AGI-pilled. Why aren’t you?
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Today, I’m talking to Kevin Roose, journalist and author of the new book The AGI Chronicles , which details the recent and explosive transformation of the AI industry. Kevin was a longtime New York Times reporter and host of the popular…

  74. Even Realities launches a brown version of its G2 smart glasses
    USEngadget

    It also released a couple of new accessories, including a wearable chain.

  75. How to declutter your phone's address book and remove unnecessary contacts
    USEngadget

    Clean up your contacts list to prioritize the people you actually want to talk to.

  76. Anthropic files to go public
    USEngadget

    The company may be valued as high as $2 trillion.

  77. 20% Galaxy A is a medium- and low-end cell phone.
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    In news from IT House on October 26, Korean media Etnews recently reported that Samsung plans to reduce low-end mobile phones in the Galaxy A series by up to 20 per cent in the fourth quarter of this year and to shift more memory supplies…

  78. Anthropic’s IPO filing lays out a plan to ‘revolutionize every area of human endeavor’ with AI
    USThe Verge Hardware

    Anthropic has filed its S-1 prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission, preparing the company behind Claude to beat OpenAI to the punch with an IPO. In a filing with the SEC, Anthropic said it plans to list on the Nasdaq…

  79. Anthropic submits NASDAQ IPO application, stock code ANT
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    IT House News, October 26, October 26, Anthropic, Inc., submitted S-1 registration documents to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, planning the first public release of an A-type common stock and applying to be listed in…

  80. Apple details iPad Mini (A20 Pro) brand-new Acoustic Display audio display: bass speakers can speak with a screen
    CNIT Home (EN Mirror) Translated from Chinese

    On October 26, the IT House announced the iPad Mini (A20 Pro) today, commonly known as "iPad Mini 8", which uses the A20 Pro chip, received a pre-purchase at 1.10 a.m. on October 29th, and released on November 6th, priced at $5499…