Hardware news — Friday 23 October 2026

Gizmodo 23:15 UTC

No, it's not the sequel to 'Romulus.'

IT Home (EN Mirror) 23:08 UTC Translated from Chinese

According to IT House News, 24 October, Windows Latest yesterday (23 October) published a book on the topic “Does a 32-GB memory still need a page breaker” based on Microsoft-related support document presentations, considering that the…

Engadget 22:37 UTC

OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.

Gizmodo 22:00 UTC

At least the actor used her fee for starring in the 2023 sequel in service of a worthy cause.

GSMArena 21:54 UTC

Today marks the official start of shipping for the iPhone Duo, but unless you pre-ordered one, you will have to wait a while for a unit to become available. While you wait, you can have a look at what Samsung has to offer. The Samsung…

The Verge Hardware 21:39 UTC

Xbox's first chief operating officer (COO) is leaving after the new role was created just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge . Chiang has been at Microsoft for 21…

The Verge Hardware 21:11 UTC

OpenAI is now training its most advanced AI models without internet access following a string of rogue hacking incidents. In a blog post on Friday , OpenAI says it built an offline testing environment where AI models can interact with…

Gizmodo 20:45 UTC

French officials reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus this week.

Gizmodo 20:20 UTC

A new archaeological study has determined that a 4th century, Roman-era coffin buried at Westminster Abbey was curiously recycled by monks during the medieval era.

Ars Technica Hardware 20:19 UTC

Using Google's products and services has always been fundamentally precarious—doing so gives the world's largest advertising company a lot of juicy personal data. Google has long said it won't use the sensitive data from products like…

Gizmodo 20:15 UTC

Birdbuddy has released three new birdfeeder cameras, all less expensive than the Birdbuddy Pro they replace.

Gizmodo 20:15 UTC

Unless you’re a hacker, of course.

The Verge Hardware 19:35 UTC

Remember Popcorn Time , the app that served as an easy-to-use front end for streaming torrents of movies and TV shows? Development of the MPAA's least-favorite app of the 2010s has been abandoned for years , but the "Netflix of Piracy"…

The Verge Hardware 19:32 UTC

Jack Dorsey's Block announced an AI model called Dessa that's trained "from scratch on nothing but human conversation," and to show off the model, Block shared chats it has had with humans that can occasionally be a little awkward and…

GSMArena 19:21 UTC

Samsung has put a new twist on its Certified Re-Newed program – the refurbished phones are now also available on Amazon.com in the US. Previously, you could only get them from Samsung itself. This is the store page on Amazon where you can…

Ars Technica Hardware 19:20 UTC

As reported by Music Business Worldwide , Spotify appears to be stepping up enforcement of existing policies regarding Family and Duo subscription plans by requiring users to scan a QR code in person on the plan manager's device in order…

Gizmodo 19:00 UTC

The celebrated Japanese novelist behind 'Almost Transparent Blue,' 'Coin Locker Babies,' and 'In the Miso Soup' transformed society's anxieties and obsessions into unforgettable fiction.

The Verge Hardware 18:43 UTC

The Space 2 comes in multiple colors, including an attractive seafoam green. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge My colleague John Higgins considered Soundcore’s Space One some of the best budget noise-canceling headphones you…

Gizmodo 18:40 UTC

We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

Wired Gear 18:27 UTC

The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.

Gizmodo 18:15 UTC

The change allows for watchOS-style complications and new features for Core Devices' Index rings.

The Verge Hardware 17:55 UTC

If your dog or cat is prone to getting lost, or you frequently go on adventures together, you can save 30 percent on Fi pet trackers through October 25th when you enter coupon code SCARY at checkout. The sale includes several…

Gizmodo 17:55 UTC

It's unclear how much money the comedian is making from the ad.

GSMArena 17:49 UTC

A new Counterpoint Research report revealed that global PC shipments totaled 57 million units during the July-September period (Q3). The figure represents a 21% decline compared to the same time last year, with all major brands…

The Verge Hardware 17:35 UTC

Last week, Starshield - the version of SpaceX's Starlink used by the Ukrainian military - was throttled to block terminals traveling above certain speeds from accessing the service. The Ukrainian army's interceptors, which counter Russian…

Ars Technica Hardware 17:18 UTC

US chip champion Intel was so confused by the US government ban on foreign-made robots that it requested and received a waiver “out of an abundance of caution.” The tech company wanted to make sure that it could continue using certain…

Gizmodo 17:00 UTC

'Project Shamrock: The Secret Origins of Michael Myers Exposed' comes from 'Hobo With a Shotgun' director Jason Eisener.

The Verge Hardware 17:00 UTC

We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10 . But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history…

Wired Gear 17:00 UTC

The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

The Verge Hardware 16:52 UTC

Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority , adds an exception to its…

Gizmodo 16:48 UTC

Mr. “I Would Definitely Build Nuclear Weapons” wants to turn man’s best friend into an AI-equipped supersoldier.

The Verge Hardware 16:37 UTC

The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem…

GSMArena 16:18 UTC

The original iPod turns 25 today and Apple decided to celebrate the milestone with a fun easter egg on the Apple Music website. Going to music.apple.com/us/ipod will reveal a fully functional digital version of the first-gen music player…

Engadget 16:09 UTC

The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.

Gizmodo 16:00 UTC

Fantasy books are all the rage, and Hollywood is eager to feed the demand.

Engadget 15:47 UTC

Time to dust off the click wheel.

Gizmodo 15:45 UTC

It took a while, but researchers believe they now have a molecular marker to reliably spot Denisovan fossils.

Gizmodo 15:30 UTC

We compared the iPhone Duo with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, iPad mini, and even old devices like the original Pixel Fold and Microsoft Surface Duo.

The Verge Hardware 15:24 UTC

After years of debating how driverless cars should tell the world no one is at the wheel - flashing text, audio alerts, custom lights - the feds just stepped in with a single answer: cyan. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

The Verge Hardware 15:16 UTC

SpaceX plans to access at least 80,000 cell sites as part of efforts to compete directly with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, according to a report from Bloomberg . Sources tell the publication that SpaceX is in talks with Crown Castle Inc…

Gizmodo 15:10 UTC

Amazon's budget home surveillance company now offers "its sharpest video yet."

Gizmodo 15:02 UTC

Only counting PFAS levels above minimum reporting thresholds could be creating a significant knowledge gap.

GSMArena 15:01 UTC

Last year, the Finnish company Oura sued the India-based Ultrahuman in the US over patent infringement. Oura argued that Ultrahuman violated a patent, and the court found the latter guilty. Subsequently, the Ultrahuman Ring Air was pulled…

Gizmodo 14:55 UTC

For the 25th anniversary of the original iPod, all we get is an Easter egg in Apple Music.

The Verge Hardware 14:47 UTC

Meta is delaying the enforcement of its new business terms after publishers raised concerns that they could allow the company to scrape news sites for AI training, as reported earlier by Fast Company . In a statement to The Verge , Meta…

The Verge Hardware 14:42 UTC

Seven years after Sigma claimed its original fp was the world's smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, the company has announced a similarly compact follow-up with several welcome upgrades, including an improved sensor, an…

Gizmodo 14:15 UTC

Medical researchers in Washington state are tracking an unusual spike in H1N1 flu cases, aided and abetted by a new mutation that protects the virus against some preexisting antibodies.

Gizmodo 14:10 UTC

Even if the next-gen Xbox console costs more than $1,200, the handheld is the device you should be paying attention to.

The Verge Hardware 14:00 UTC

It’s been a long time since we had to rethink how to use an iPhone. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Duo is an entirely new kind of iPhone, so it comes with a bit of a learning curve. That's a wild thing to imagine, since…

The Verge Hardware 13:58 UTC

If you've been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music's 404 page to listen to music on a virtual re-creation of the first-generation iPod. The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It's…

GSMArena 13:56 UTC

vivo has already confirmed that the Y600 will launch in China on October 30, with pre-orders opening on October 26. Now, the phone has shown up in China Telecom's terminal database with the model number V2607A, and the listing reveals most…

Gizmodo 13:45 UTC

An apparent leak prompted Merck and Moderna to release the full trial results ahead of schedule, but investors puzzlingly greeted the good news by sending the companies’ stock prices down.

Engadget 13:12 UTC

Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.

Gizmodo 13:00 UTC

Skerritt also starred in 'Top Gun' and 'Steel Magnolias.'

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. | Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters assured investors this week that they have nothing to be concerned about. Sure, the company was going to lay off 1,000 employees …

The Verge Hardware 13:00 UTC

Just imagine… a nice, clean homescreen with no ads, thanks to Claude. | Image: cleanyourtv Vibe coding has reached TVs. Social media is awash with posts from people using LLMs and open-source tools to remove ads and tracking, trim bloat so…

GSMArena 12:54 UTC

The Huawei Enjoy 100 series now has a launch date. Huawei has announced that the lineup will be unveiled on October 28 at 14:30 local time in China, and pre-orders have already opened today through Huawei's online store, authorized…

The Verge Hardware 12:50 UTC

The Brick Night is considerably bigger then the OG Brick, and more than double the price. | Image: Brick Brick, the company behind the $59 gadget that blocks you from using apps on your phone, has launched a new device that's designed to…

Gizmodo 12:30 UTC

No matter the occasion, a little gift can go a long way.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

Art the Clown's favorite holiday may be Christmas, but he's also right at home in spooky season.

Gizmodo 12:00 UTC

The world's richest man has spent $445 million on GOP candidates and causes ahead of the midterms.

Engadget 12:00 UTC

NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.

The Verge Hardware 12:00 UTC

Retro video games are everywhere lately - especially in places where they aren't supposed to be. Halo in a web browser , Wind Waker on the iPhone , Super Smash Bros. in mixed reality . Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected…

Ars Technica Hardware 11:30 UTC

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service has played a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine’s successful resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion for years. But with Starlink having become increasingly unreliable due to Musk’s political…

Gizmodo 11:30 UTC

The fate of these vital ecosystems rests on humanity's ability to slow global warming.

Engadget 11:30 UTC

A protective case and an accessory box make it easy to travel with the TT Pro.

Wired Gear 11:30 UTC

Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.

Engadget 11:26 UTC

People who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won't release it there.

GSMArena 11:19 UTC

Samsung is expected to launch a successor to its affordable Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker soon. While we await an official announcement, leaked renders of the alleged Galaxy Fit4 have surfaced online, offering a first look at its design and…

Gizmodo 11:00 UTC

Plus, Charlie xcx joins Martin Scorsese's gothic horror film 'What Happens at Night.'

Wired Gear 11:00 UTC

This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.

The Verge Hardware 10:58 UTC

The Warhound website calls this “a new breed of dominance.” | Image: Warhound A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's…

Wired Gear 10:45 UTC

Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.

Wired Gear 10:30 UTC

CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.

Gizmodo 10:20 UTC

If you're buying Apple's first foldable, you need the best accessories for it.

GSMArena 10:19 UTC

After being on pre-order for a whole week, the iPhone Duo is now officially available across 70 countries and regions. Those who placed their pre-orders on time last week will hopefully be getting their devices today and Apple will have…

Wired Gear 10:08 UTC

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

The Verge Hardware 10:00 UTC

Don’t be fooled; only one of these is a truly small phone (it’s the iPhone 13 Mini on the left). When we published our review of the iPhone Duo , I got a lot of hopeful questions from my fellow Mini fans who took note of the cover screen's…

Engadget 09:59 UTC

Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in a Texas federal court over its latest product, the Ring Pro.

Wired Gear 09:30 UTC

I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.