Neo Geo AES+ Reboot Console Delayed to September 2027 — AI's Memory Chip Grab Even Hits Retro Consoles
The Neo Geo AES+ reboot console, licensed by SNK and manufactured by Plaion Replai, has seen its shipping date pushed from this November to September 16, 2027, due to tight memory chip supply caused by the AI infrastructure buying frenzy. The price, however, remains unchanged.
Nintendo's Double Direct Wraps Up: Winter Port Lineup Overflows, Metroid and Kirby New Entries Close the Show
This week's second Nintendo Direct centered on the Switch 2 port lineup, with Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and The Witcher 3 remaster all making appearances—before Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond were finally revealed at the very end.
Claude Max Subscribers Sue: The "5x, 20x Usage" Promise Hid an Unclear Weekly Cap
A group of Claude users has filed a class action lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging that the advertised "5x and 20x usage" for its Max subscription plans failed to clearly disclose weekly usage caps—meaning the actual multiplier could be far lower than advertised.
Apple's New CEO John Ternus Makes His Debut, First-Ever Foldable iPhone Reportedly Coming
Apple is holding its "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, marking John Ternus's first time hosting the company's annual showcase since taking over from Tim Cook. The long-rumored first foldable iPhone may finally make its debut, with a price tag that could reach as high as $2,000.
SpaceX Starship 40 Splashes Down Fully Intact, But Won't Be Back in Texas for Months
Starship 40 launched from Texas in July and completed a 65-minute suborbital test flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean, remarkably staying intact. Its journey home now relies on a cargo ship, transferring via Christmas Island, with arrival at the Port of Brownsville, Texas expected around October 8.
An Hour Before Apple's Big Reveal, Panic Steals the Spotlight with Playdate Season 3 News
Panic will livestream on YouTube an hour before Apple's iPhone event kicks off, revealing the Playdate Season 3 game lineup and release date. The stream was announced just 23 hours in advance—and the timing is hard to ignore.
Sam Altman Biopic 'Artificial' Trailer Drops — Andrew Garfield Brings Eerie AI Dread
Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield, the OpenAI CEO biopic "Artificial" has released its first trailer ahead of a Christmas release, and the vibe feels more like horror than biography.
Nuclear Plant a Hurricane Shut Down Is Restarting — Thanks to Google's Power Demand
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a $1.9 billion loan to help NextEra restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, with the power destined for Google's AI data centers. It's expected to come back online in 2029.
How Long Should Your Laptop Battery Really Last? Check Your Category First, Then Talk Longevity
From ultra-thin laptops to gaming rigs, battery life can differ by more than triple. Here's a breakdown of reasonable battery life ranges across laptop categories, plus how temperature and charging habits affect battery lifespan.
After Onimusha's Million-Unit Day One, Which Dormant Capcom IPs Are Next to Thaw?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over a million copies on day one, prompting Capcom to hint at reviving more sleeping franchises. From Dino Crisis to Devil May Cry, which classics stand the best chance of a comeback?
iOS 27 Beta Disables Digital ID — Early Adopters on Primary Phones Pay More Than Just Battery Life
Some iOS 27 beta users have found their US passport Digital ID in Apple Wallet disabled, requiring removal and re-adding to fix. Physical passports remain unaffected, but the incident is a reminder: when your primary phone holds your ID and payment methods, a small beta bug can turn into a big headache.
Razer Launches Budget Clio X Head Cushion Speaker, Cuts Price in Half by Shrinking the Drivers
Razer unveiled the Clio X at PAX West 2026, priced under $110—less than half the flagship model—with the tradeoff being a swap from a single 43mm driver to two 38mm drivers plus passive radiators, a clear compromise in exchange for a smaller footprint.
Rugged Phone Hides an Action Cam: RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro's Camera Module Detaches with Magnets
Ulefone's sub-brand RugOne unveiled the rugged Xsnap 7 Pro at IFA 2026, featuring a camera module on the back that can be fully detached and carried around as a waterproof action cam. Early-bird pre-orders open on Kickstarter September 7 at €799.
The Steering-Wheel-Free Taxi Has Arrived: Tesla Cybercab Officially Picking Up Passengers in Austin
Tesla has opened up ride-hailing in Austin through its Robotaxi app, though riders currently can't request a specific vehicle type—45 Cybercabs are mixed in with a fleet of 314 that's mostly made up of Model Ys.
VW's 50,000 Layoffs Confirmed: 'Future Plan 2030' Puts European Plants and Seat's Future on the Chopping Block
The Volkswagen Group's executive board has approved its "Future Plan 2030" transformation program, confirming 50,000 job cuts and a 50% reduction in model lineup. The fate of four German plants will be decided by June 2027, while reports suggest the Seat brand may be headed for the end of the road.
Boox Go 6 Gen II Review: The E-Reader That Runs Google Play, but the Battery Only Lasts Eight Days
The $200 Boox Go 6 (Gen II) runs Android, letting you install any reading app and use a stylus, but its battery life falls well short of Kindle and Kobo—and it's still stuck on Android 11, which has already lost security updates.
Claude's Memory Is Now Editable: Anthropic Lets Users Rewrite What the Chatbot Remembers Long-Term
Anthropic is rolling out more granular memory controls for Claude, letting users edit or delete what the chatbot remembers by topic, with the option to include or exclude sensitive information.
Android's Scam Detection Is Expanding to Samsung Devices, Starting With the Galaxy S26
Google's AI-powered call scam detection has so far been limited to Pixel devices, but the company has now confirmed it's expanding to the Samsung Galaxy S26. Beyond that, updates, two-factor authentication, Find Hub, and anti-theft locks are all easy-to-overlook pieces of Android's security toolkit.
Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: The Wild Experiment of Squeezing a Gimbal Into a 9.6mm Body
Honor built its own 2.6-gram gimbal motor and tucked it inside a phone's back cover to drive three-axis stabilization for a 200MP main camera. This limited-run experimental device, launched only in China, feels somewhere between a regular phone and a dedicated gimbal camera in real-world use.
NVIDIA PAIR: Turning That Idle PC at Home into a Free AI Compute Pool
NVIDIA unveiled PAIR, a free open-source tool, at IFA 2026. It distributes AI compute workloads to idle computers on your local network, so your main machine doesn't have to shoulder the entire GPU load alone.
'Until Dawn 2' Arrives January 28, New Studio Trades Snowy Mountain for Tropical Island Horror
Sony has confirmed 'Until Dawn 2' launches January 28 as a PS5 exclusive, with development now in the hands of UK studio Firesprite. The setting shifts from a snowy mountain lodge to a tropical island, starring 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.
Gmail, Docs, and Keep Add Voice Assistant Live Feature, Officially Exiting Beta
Google is extending the Gemini Live voice interaction experience to Gmail, Docs, and Keep. All three features have wrapped up testing and are now available to paid Google AI subscribers, though platform and plan support varies.
Motorola Razr Gets Swarovski Crystal Treatment Again, This Time in Black
Motorola is rolling out a new Swarovski-collab Razr, featuring Pantone Meteorite black paired with 35 hand-set crystals. It launches September 10, starting at $900.
No Account Hack, No Leaked Password: The Truth Behind Mysteriously Drained Claude Usage
Anthropic sent an email to affected users last week, force-logging them out of their accounts, deleting saved credit cards, and issuing refunds. The cause: info-stealing malware on users' computers that hijacked their Claude login sessions.