Spotify added a settings toggle that stops kids' and family music from influencing personal recommendations. The setting applies retroactively, so already-played tracks won't appear in Wrapped and Discover Weekly. Recommendation changes take up to 48 hours.
InOrbit.AI open-sourced OpenRobOps, a system for orchestrating and managing mobile robot fleets, under the Apache 2.0 license. It is the first reference implementation of the ISO 21423 standard for data exchange between robots and fleet management systems.
Perplexity announced that HP will begin pre-installing its Windows app, starting with the ZBook Ultra G3a mobile workstation powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 400. The app will be placed directly on the taskbar and provide access to Computer and local Portable Computer for Pro and Max subscribers.
Square Enix confirmed the snowboarding minigame from the original Final Fantasy 7 will return in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Director Naoki Hamaguchi hinted that Red XIII (Nanaki) will move on something other than a snowboard. Release planned for April 2028.
A simple way to skip Microsoft account sign-in has been found in the Windows 11 Home out-of-box experience: clicking the 'Learn more' link under the input field. The bypass works only in Home edition and will likely be closed by Microsoft.
Apple released iOS 26.7 alongside the flagship iOS 27. The update fixes nearly 80 vulnerabilities and bugs in the system.
In iOS 27, iPhone Handoff allows using one number on two iPhones via primary and companion eSIMs. The unlocked phone becomes active, with calls, messages, and Find My following it. Initially supported by T-Mobile ($5/month) and Deutsche Telekom.
KDE Plasma 6.8 beta 1 is available for testing. It enables triple buffering for Nvidia GPUs by default, adds color-coded monitor labels, reduces remote desktop latency, and completely removes X11 support—the environment runs only on Wayland.
CD Projekt Red announced at Gamescom that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is coming to Battle.net, with Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion arriving later this year. A crossover with Blizzard includes a Geralt skin for the barbarian in Diablo 4, unlocked only by purchasing the Songs of the Past expansion on Battle.net.
Bungie abandoned Marathon's strict seasonal schedule: content promised for September 22 will arrive in the Symbiosis update on December 8. In October the game faces a reset of progress and economy, while Symbiosis adds a permanent PvE mode and team deathmatch.
Atlassian introduced an approach to automate root cause analysis in cloud systems by correlating metrics, logs, distributed traces, and service topology to generate ranked hypotheses about the cause and propagation path of failures. The work was published via CNCF.
Tuxedo Labs released a free multiplayer update for Teardown. Mod Pack 6 adds 30 online game modes, including battle royale, Prop Hunt, and 12-player co-op, plus new maps.
Dexerto reviewed Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games, praising its story and acting but criticizing a combat system that doesn't evolve across the 15-hour campaign and linear missions with obvious collectibles.
Fable director Ralph Fulton said the long development wasn't interrupted because Xbox considers the game vital to the platform's DNA. It releases on February 23 for Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5.
According to Circana, the share of Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus and Nintendo Switch Online cancellations due to price rose 40% from Q1 to Q3. All three services recently raised prices, and Game Pass may lose day-one releases from 2027.
Apple released tvOS 27 for Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generations); the first-generation 4K and non-4K models will not receive the update. The new version adds an updated Control Center, faster app and AirPlay launch, text size settings, Hi-Res Lossless and AutoMix in Apple Music, and video podcasts.
Valve changed the Discounts & Events banner on the Steam homepage to personalize offers by player interests. According to GameDiscoverCo and publisher Hooded Horse, indie games are getting significantly more impressions and wishlists.
YouTube said it fixed a login problem that signed out some users on TVs and game consoles, while others could not watch videos as guests. The company did not disclose the cause.
Blizzard launches the WoW Forever beta from September 17 to October 21, 2026. Guaranteed access comes with the $59.99 Skyborne Epic Pack or $79.99 Warcraft Forever Collection; release is November 4.
Android 17 introduced Continue On, an Apple Handoff analog: a task started on a smartphone can be continued on a tablet with one tap in the taskbar. Gmail, Google Docs, and Chrome are supported, working between Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.
General Motors unveiled a new interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500: CarPlay and Android Auto now occupy a separate picture-in-picture card instead of the full screen. The update also simplifies trailer and off-road mode controls, moving some functions to touchscreens.
Blizzard released a patch for Diablo 4 as part of Season 15: unique items are now available from level 1 on all difficulties, and Mythic drop chances are increased almost everywhere. Defeating Echo of Mephisto guarantees one Mythic item.
Disney+ has stopped supporting Google Cast and AirPlay 2 in some countries amid an escalating patent dispute. The specific markets affected and the party involved in the dispute were not disclosed.
BMW redesigned its BMW Maps app: route, surroundings and driver assistance data are combined into a single 3D view on the central screen. Starting next month, the update will roll out to cars on BMW Operating System X, beginning with the iX3, then the i3, iX5 and updated i7.
Capcom concluded its weapon trailer series for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance with a Longsword showcase. The weapon gets a Boost Bracer with new attacks, faster combos, and an enhanced Foresight Slash counter. The expansion launches in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, with a demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix critical issues caused by its September Patch Tuesday. The patch addressed about 1,000 vulnerabilities but broke Remote Desktop, USB audio, and Hyper-V.
EA Sports released NHL 27 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, Deluxe — $99.99 with 4600 NHL Points and HUT packs. Connected Franchise returns with 32 teams, plus 32 reworked arenas and tactics based on real NHL EDGE data.
Rockstar North revealed a reworked wanted system in GTA 6: police have a "heat" mechanic and persistent memory of the player's appearance and vehicle. Cops no longer appear on the minimap during chases—they are visible only via Focus mode.
Firaxis released update 1.5.0 for Civilization 7: a new version of the True Start Earth map with enlarged Japan and Hawaii, navigable rivers, and reworked diplomacy. A paid Hall of History pack also launched with Elizabeth I, George Washington, and the England, Babylon, and Gaul civilizations.
Blizzard said the new StarCraft, announced at BlizzCon 2026 as an open-world story shooter, will retain the 'gritty' atmosphere of the original RTS and be inspired by the 'interstellar western.' Release is planned for 2030.
