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Permafrost patch fixes blocked quests and Steam invitations
A new Permafrost patch fixes blocked quests, Steam invitations, a workbench crash and several localisation problems.
Japan’s Flip Phones Are Finally Giving Way to Smartphones
Japan’s gara-kei feature phones are fading as smartphones dominate the market and carriers retire the networks that kept the old clamshells connected.
Study finds many new cars share data with third parties
A Northeastern University study found 19 of 21 tested vehicles sent data to at least one advertising or analytics company.
Jump Adventures is now free on Steam
Jump Adventures has permanently dropped its roughly $2.99 price tag, giving Steam players a small hand-drawn platformer to try for free.
Planet Zoo 2 release date and time explained
Planet Zoo 2 is due to launch on 13 October, with the reported global release time set for 2pm UTC.
ECC: Redline sparks a fresh Warzone clone debate
NetEase’s new extreme-sports shooter is drawing Warzone comparisons, but the footage also hints at a distinct tactical FPS identity.
Steam Frame teardown finds one awkward repair problem
An iFixit teardown finds the Steam Frame is unusually repairable overall, but its cooling fan is buried deep inside the headset.
Apple HomeView, HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K details leak
A new report claims Apple will unveil its HomeView smart-home hub, a refreshed HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K this week.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus launch hits streaming problems
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premiered as planned, but viewers reportedly ran into Crunchyroll and ADN server problems on launch day.
Activision takes down AI-made Call of Duty browser ports
Activision has taken down unofficial AI-assisted browser ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II after issuing DMCA notices.
How a silver layer could push solar cells past 33%
ICFO researchers have demonstrated an optical-cavity trick that could eventually help single-junction solar cells approach 43% efficiency.
Atlassian puts team context at the centre of its AI push
Atlassian is expanding AI across planning, coding, review and incident work while keeping human judgement at the centre of its software-development pitch.
Hotaru no Yomeiri live-action adaptation set for 2027
The Hotaru no Yomeiri manga and anime will receive a Fuji TV live-action adaptation in 2027, but casting details remain secret.
My Dress-Up Darling JR Tokai merchandise orders close on 28 October
AMNIBUS is taking orders until 28 October for merchandise from the completed JR Tokai and My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 collaboration.
NASA releases over 800GB of Artemis II science data
NASA has opened more than 800GB of Artemis II photos, video, audio and science reports to the public.
Naruto Mobile global version announced
Naruto Mobile is coming to iOS and Android worldwide as part of Project Rasengan, but Bandai Namco has not announced a release date.
Marvel and Kadokawa launch five manga in Japan
Five Marvel manga have launched on Kadokawa’s KadoComi service in Japan, with preview chapters now available on the official label page.
TEKKEN 8 reveals Roger Jr. trailer and Season 3 return
Roger Jr. returns after more than a decade as the third additional character in TEKKEN 8 Season 3, with a new gameplay trailer now revealed.
MARVEL Tōkon adds Thor, Venom and Jubilee as DLC fighters
Jane Foster’s Thor, Venom and Jubilee now have seasonal release windows as MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls expands its Year One DLC roadmap.
Goodbye, Lara composer explains music’s role in the anime’s world
Yuma Yamaguchi says the score and visuals of Goodbye, Lara developed together, making music part of the anime’s worldbuilding.