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1. The Steam Deck Can Play PS5 Games, But Not The Way You Might Think

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 08:47 IST

   Did you know that your Steam Deck can actually be used to play PS5 games? Even more surprisingly, it's not through using an emulation-based solution.

2. Try These 5 Budget Mini PCs Instead Of A Full-Size Desktop

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 07:47 IST

   Mini PCs are the perfect middle ground between the portability of a laptop and the computing power of a desktop PC. Here are our top budget recommendations.

3. What To Do With Your Old Nest Gadgets Since Google Ended Support

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 07:02 IST

   Wondering what's to be done with your Google Nest gadgets that have now reached their end of support? It turns out there's a few options to choose from.

4. 5 Amazon Finds For The Ultimate Music Production Starter Kit

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 06:47 IST

   If you're just getting into producing your own music, Amazon could be a great place to find gear since its prices are typically lower than other retailers.

5. Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature

   9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 05:31 IST

   Following T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom, Verizon has now confirmed how much it will charge customers to use Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature.

6. 5 Common Issues With OnePlus Watches, According To Users

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 05:17 IST

   OnePlus makes competitive smartwatches that rival Samsung and Google models, but these common issues might become dealbreakers for some buyers.

7. Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff

   MacRumors · 17 Oct 2026, 05:07 IST

   Verizon plans to charge customers $10 per month for the iPhone Handoff feature that Apple added in iOS 27 . iPhone Handoff allows one phone number to be shared across two separate iPhones. Pricing was included in Verizon's iPhone Duo...

8. All the news about the iPhone Duo

   The Verge · 17 Oct 2026, 05:06 IST · Unconfirmed

   Apple has finally announced its long-rumored foldable: the iPhone Duo . The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, a “nano‑texture” finish on the inner screen, and barely any visible crease. Instead of Face...

9. What Do AMD GPU Names And Numbers Actually Mean?

   BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 04:47 IST

   If you've had multiple AMD GPUs, you probably know that the bigger the number, the better the graphics card, but every digit means something.

10. Apple poaches longtime Meta executive to lead global litigation

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 04:23 IST

    Bloomberg reports that Apple has hired Scott Tucker, who spent nearly six years as Meta’s vice president and deputy general counsel for global litigation.

11. Is The Steam Deck More Powerful Than The PlayStation 4?

    BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 03:17 IST

    The Steam Deck may be aging, but it still outperforms some other consoles. Here's how the Steam Deck stacks up against the PlayStation 4 in terms of power.

12. The Secret Behind Tesla's Roadster Wall Trick Is Hiding In Plain Sight

    BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 03:07 IST

    It seemed like sci-fi, but Tesla insists it's real. The second-generation Tesla Roadster's wall and flip tricks included thrust and rocket augments.

13. This Week in Tech: AI Gets Bigger, Gadgets Get Smarter, and Security Risks Mount

    TechRepublic · 16 Oct 2026, 19:31 IST · Unconfirmed

    See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Oct. The post This Week in Tech: AI Gets Bigger, Gadgets Get Smarter, and Security Risks Mount appeared first on TechRepublic .

14. Apple Reportedly Plans Oct. 28 Event for Touchscreen MacBooks and More

    TechRepublic · 17 Oct 2026, 01:58 IST · Unconfirmed

    28 hardware event, with touchscreen MacBook Pros, M6 Macs, and an OLED iPad mini expected. The post Apple Reportedly Plans Oct. 28 Event for Touchscreen MacBooks and More appeared first on TechRepublic .

15. Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand ‘extraordinary’ as shipping dates slip

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 03:03 IST

    Apple has issued a short statement following strong initial demand for the iPhone Duo, with shipping estimates already slipping into next year.

16. Want An iPhone Duo? You Might Have To Wait Until 2027 Now

    BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 03:02 IST · Unconfirmed

    Apple's suppliers have reportedly struggled to produce the iPhone Duo at scale, leaving some buyers waiting months for a phone that starts at nearly $2,000.

17. Report: Apple gains ground on rivals, but iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo face challenges

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 02:36 IST

    In a new investor note sent out this week, GF Securities’ Jeff Pu and Henry Huang project that Apple will be the only major smartphone manufacturer to grow shipments in 2026, even as the global market is expected to shrink by more than 14%.

18. This watchmaker has reportedly exited the smartwatch market

    Android Authority · 17 Oct 2026, 02:16 IST · Unconfirmed

    TL;DR TAG Heuer reportedly ended production of its Connected smartwatches over the summer. There is no word on how long its smartwatches will get software updates or service. The move comes as screenless fitness trackers become more...

19. iOS Has Some Features You Should Try If You Have Trouble Reading Your Screen

    BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 02:17 IST

    Apple's iPhone contains and orchard's worth of accessibility features that will make the screen considerably easier to read if your vision is impaired.

20. 9to5Mac Overtime 086: Apple’s smart home reboot

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 02:02 IST

    Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple’s smart home reboot, including the new $299 Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection lineup. Sponsored by Rokform : Get your iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo cases today for 20%...

21. This Anti-Drone Tech Has An Unintentional Impact On Local Wildlife

    BGR · 17 Oct 2026, 01:47 IST

    Modern warfare has become a tug-of-war between deploying new technology and defeating it. This anti-drone tech has an unintentional impact on local wildlife.

22. Report: Apple’s antitrust negotiations with the DOJ spark concerns of a weak settlement

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 01:34 IST

    The Information reports that PayPal and Epic Games are among the developers concerned that a potential antitrust settlement between Apple and the DOJ might not go far enough in addressing the company’s allegedly anticompetitive practices.

23. Didn't Pre-Order Apple's HomeView? Here's How Long the Wait is Now

    MacRumors · 17 Oct 2026, 01:35 IST

    Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub has been available for pre-order since Tuesday, with the earliest orders set to be delivered on Friday, November 13. If you did not place a pre-order yet though, you may face a longer wait now,...

24. HomeView will include these Apple apps at launch

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 01:20 IST

    Apple’s HomeView is available to pre-order now and ships November 13. Here are the Apple apps you’ll be able to use on HomeView at launch.

25. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: Here’s every key difference

    9to5Mac · 17 Oct 2026, 01:25 IST

    Apple has strong pitches for all of its flagship iPhones this fall, but which model is right for you? Here’s an overview of the key differences between iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.

26. Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive

    MacRumors · 17 Oct 2026, 01:21 IST

    Apple's iPhone Duo Case uses adhesive to attach to the device, according to people who have picked one up . The case comes in two pieces and uses adhesive strips along the inside edges to attach securely to an ‌iPhone Duo‌. An included...

27. iPhone Duo delivery dates stabilize on late January deliveries for all models

    AppleInsider · 17 Oct 2026, 00:38 IST

    If you missed out on getting your iPhone Duo Friday morning, you likely won't see yours show up until early 2027. At least is isn't getting worse anymore. iPhone Duo dates slip into January On Friday, Apple opened preorders for the...

28. An OpenAI Research Agent 'Stole' Test Ethereum to Finish a Coding Task

    Slashdot · 17 Oct 2026, 00:30 IST · Unconfirmed

    An OpenAI research model reportedly accessed an Ethereum testnet wallet without permission in order to complete a coding task during internal training. "This case shows that a model can substitute its own judgment about likely harm for...

29. iOS 27.2 has three new changes just added this week

    9to5Mac · 16 Oct 2026, 23:15 IST

    iOS 27.2 is launching soon for all users, but Apple keeps introducing new updates with each beta release. Here are three changes added to iOS 27.2 this week.

30. Suunto Might Be Hopping on the Screenless Wearable Bandwagon

    Gizmodo · 16 Oct 2026, 23:10 IST

    Recent regulatory filings suggest the company is working on a Whoop competitor focused on heart rate and recovery.

31. Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features

    MacRumors · 16 Oct 2026, 23:00 IST

    Daring Fireball 's John Gruber shared his first impressions of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 this week, and he concluded that the price increases the devices received are "much more striking" than any of the new features...

32. Beats Pill x Pokemon review: peak portable audio with a splash of Pikachu's charm

    AppleInsider · 16 Oct 2026, 22:38 IST

    If you can find it, the Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu is a cute addition to anyone's collection, even if you already own the non-Pokemon one. Beats Pill x Pokemon review I've rolled my eyes at many brand collaborations, but...

33. How Long Do AMD GPUs Get Software Support?

    BGR · 16 Oct 2026, 22:17 IST

    New video games, especially triple-A games, are constantly pushing the envelope with their graphics, requiring more from PCs, so receiving updates is necessary.

34. A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet

    TechCrunch · 16 Oct 2026, 22:00 IST · Unconfirmed

    Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety...

35. What Starlink Direct-To-Cell Can (And Can't) Actually Do On Your Phone

    BGR · 16 Oct 2026, 21:47 IST

    It sounds like sci-fi, but satellite-connected cell service really is here. There are some asterisks though, and it's clearly still in beginning stages.

36. The MacRumors Show: Was HomeView Worth the Wait?

    MacRumors · 16 Oct 2026, 21:43 IST · Unconfirmed

    Apple this week finally announced the HomePod mini 2 , a new Apple TV 4K, and its "HomeView" smart home hub. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through our reactions to the announcements. Subscribe to The MacRumors...

37. Finding a place for Apple HomeView on the AppleInsider Podcast

    AppleInsider · 16 Oct 2026, 21:31 IST · Unconfirmed

    Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy. The Apple HomeView is the central...

38. Here’s the difference the variable aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes at night

    9to5Mac · 16 Oct 2026, 21:30 IST

    I previously tested the difference the wider aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes when it comes to depth of field . The executive summary is that the difference is small, but definitely present. I said at the time that I’d intended to...

39. Who pays for African AI Research as Microsoft closes its Nairobi Engineering Hub

    Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business · 16 Oct 2026, 21:27 IST · Unconfirmed

    Two things happened in Africa’s AI community this week. On 12 October, the AI researcher Nando de Freitas appealed publicly for sponsors, saying that for 10 years “we’ve been raising funds to bring AI to Africa” and South America, and...

40. HomePod is about to get free upgrade with these new features

    9to5Mac · 16 Oct 2026, 21:19 IST

    Apple unveiled three new Home products this week: HomeView , HomePod mini 2 , and a new Apple TV 4K . While there’s no new full-size HomePod launching, Apple did announce three features coming to the existing HomePod 2 via a free...