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Mythic Achievements Arrives on Xbox, Answering a Decade-Plus Wish for Platinum Trophy-Style Recognition
A new Xbox system, Mythic Achievements, rewards players who unlock every achievement originally listed for a game. Its coverage stretches retroactively back to Xbox 360-era releases, though for now only Xbox Insider testers can access it.
QALO's New SL-1 Band Skips the Screen and the Subscription
The silicone-accessory brand steps into wearables with the SL-1 Smart Band, a $199.95 device that pairs seamlessly with its smart ring under one shared app—no monthly fees required.
Instagram Lets Schools Build Private Clubs Only Verified Students Can See
A new update to Instagram's School Partnership Program allows partner schools to create clubs and channels for exclusive posts, visible only to students who pass UNiDAYS verification. The rollout has already begun.
What to know | $42B Net Loss and Another AI Extinction Warning—Anthropic Still Pushing for $2T IPO
The key details: Anthropic's IPO draft rarely admits in its own prospectus that its AI could pose an "existential risk" to humanity, while also revealing a $42 billion loss last year—yet its valuation could still reach $2 trillion.
REM Debuts at Macau's City of Dreams: A 149-Room Hotel Reimagined as a Dream World
Drawing inspiration from REM sleep, the space blends red hues, metallic accents and light effects into a surreal atmosphere, with grand opening slated for October.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Opens 10-Day Online Fair: 3D2N Trips From NT$10,999
Six travel agencies join the fair, offering tax-inclusive 3-day 2-night packages starting at NT$10,999, spanning Halloween festivities, the Wine & Dine Festival, and a stroll through Old Town Central — with the world's top-ranked hotel available at a rare low price.
What to know | Hong Kong Online Travel Fair Launches: Halloween, Wine & Dine, and Old Town Central from NT$10,999
The key details: The Hong Kong Tourism Board has teamed up with six travel agencies to launch a 10-day online travel fair, with 3-day 2-night packages (tax included) starting from NT$10,999. The lineup covers Halloween city-wide celebrations, the Wine & Dine Festival, and an Old Town Central stroll, with deals so steep you could even snag a stay at the world's No.1 hotel at a bargain-basement price.
Florida Attorney General Seeks Court Order to Freeze OpenAI's Model Training, Cut Off Minors' ChatGPT Access
In a Monday filing, Florida AG Uthmeier asked a judge to block OpenAI from training future models without independent safety review and to bar minors from using ChatGPT. The push follows a criminal probe launched earlier this year into a shooting at Florida State University.
$100M Settlement Lands TikTok a 2-Hour Daily Limit for Minors
Facing a social media addiction lawsuit from the state of Alabama, TikTok has reached a settlement requiring at least $100 million in payments alongside new protections for underage users, including a two-hour daily usage cap and a ban on beauty filters. Noncompliance could trigger an additional $300 million penalty.
Control Resonant Hits Shelves at $60 — Right Alongside a Game Where You Punch Your Way to CEO
This week's release lineup pairs the $60 launch of 'Control Resonant' with 'Stick It to the Stickman,' a beat-'em-up about clawing up the corporate ladder by flooring your boss, plus a sneak peek at the 'Ball x Pit' expansion arriving November 12.
Starship Clears Final Countdown Rehearsal, SpaceX Targets September 28 for Landmark Orbital Debut
SpaceX confirmed Starship successfully ran through its wet dress rehearsal, clearing the way for Flight 14. The upcoming launch marks Starship's first genuine orbital attempt and its debut carrying next-gen Starlink V3 satellites.
$449 Is the New Starting Price for Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 — But Does That $70 Premium Over Gen 2 Pay Off?
At Connect 2026, Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, featuring modest upgrades to battery life, microphones, and design. Yet since most of its new software features are also rolling out to Gen 2, the $70 price increase raises questions.
Switch Piracy Seller Skips Every Court Date, Now Owes Nintendo $4.5 Million
Accused of operating several pirated Switch game shops, James Williams (aka Archbox) was sued by Nintendo back in 2024. Because he failed to show up for any court proceedings, the judge issued a default ruling favoring Nintendo—$4.5 million in damages plus a mandatory shutdown of every associated shop.
What to know | Nicolas Cage as Legendary Coach in Madden Trailer — One Line Reveals the Video Game's Origin Story
The key details: The trailer for David O. Russell's biopic Madden has dropped, with Nicolas Cage playing legendary football coach John Madden. The film recreates the pivotal scene where he discusses the design of the original Madden NFL game with EA founder Trip Hawkins.
Before It Even Hits Theaters, 'Musk' Scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — And Musk Is Threatening to Sue the Director
A nearly four-hour documentary with a built-in ten-minute intermission, 'Musk' is the latest project from director Alex Gibney, whose past subjects include Enron, Scientology, and Elizabeth Holmes. Elon Musk has responded with threats of legal action and a barrage of criticism on X — none of which has stopped the film from landing a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Polymarket Faces Another New York Lawsuit as Prediction Market Crackdown Widens to Four Companies
Accusing Polymarket's US arm of operating unlicensed gambling, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul filed suit—marking the fourth legal action the state has brought against prediction market platforms over the past six months.
Qualcomm's New Chip Wants Your Earbuds to Really Get What You're Saying
Qualcomm has introduced Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a next-gen audio chip with double the on-device AI processing power, built to drive upcoming voice-interactive devices such as earbuds and audio glasses.
Australia's PM Slams OpenAI Over Silent AI Breach of Medicare Website
Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI AI agent infiltrated the government's Medicare health insurance site in June, yet the company stayed quiet until September—a delay that coincided with several other undisclosed intrusions.
Meta’s Featherlight VR Glasses Land Next Spring at $1,300
Unveiled at Meta Connect 2026, the tethered headset weighs just 100 grams—five times lighter than Quest 3—alongside the audio-only Ray-Ban Meta Audio, third-gen camera glasses, and a new hearing enhancement feature.
No Camera, No Problem: Ray-Ban Meta Audio Arrives This October at $349
At Connect 2026, Meta introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without a camera, centered on voice calls and Meta AI. Priced from $349, shipping starts October 13.
Meta's Glasses Family Welcomes Lisa, With Pet-Shaped Charging Cases Tucked Into Two Collab Frames
Two smart glasses collaborations with Blackpink's Lisa were unveiled by Meta at Connect 2026, with temples carrying star accents and charging cases hiding pet-shaped charms, priced from $399. Meanwhile, the entry-level model's price was cut by Meta to $249.
Logitech Refreshes Its Entire Pro Gaming Lineup—Mouse, Keyboard, Headset, and Pad
The new Pro X3 mouse adopts HITS haptic trigger tech while the Pro X2 keyboard gains Rapid Trigger support. Pricing tops out at $250 for the headset, with even the mouse pad costing $60.
CMA Proposes Annual Search Engine Prompts for Android and Chrome Users in the UK
Britain's competition regulator wants Google and device makers to repeatedly offer users a choice of search engine — not just once, but every year — with AI assistant options also under review.
Inside Eight Sleep's Pod 6: 18 Sensors, One New Single Bed, Same Old Subscription
Eight Sleep's latest smart mattress system boosts sensor count from two to eighteen and introduces a standalone single-size option. Prices remain between $2,000 and $3,000, with the monthly subscription still required.