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Ahead of the official launch on February 12, 2026, a French publication has leaked the key features of Sony’s WF-1000XM6 TWS earbuds. Per Dealabs, the device will feature a new QN3e chipset that is three times faster than the one on the XM5s. Along with eight adaptive microphones (beamforming + bone conduction), up from six on the outgoing model, the chipset should offer smarter, more responsive, and effective active noise cancellation (ANC). A faster brain for better silence Further, the model could get an “Adaptive NC Optimizer” feature that adjusts the noise-cancellation intensity based on the user’s environment, optimizing the…
Toyota, along with the Chinese autonomous-driving firm Pony.ai, has announced that its first mass-produced robotaxi, based on the Toyota bZ4X, has rolled off the production line. The project is a joint venture between Toyota Motor China, GAC Toyota, and Pony.ai, with themanufacturing handled by the latter two. Unlike prototypes that live their life on press stages, the robotaxis are headed for real-world service. From prototype to production The companies, as mentioned in the official press release, plan to build more than 1,000 Toyota bZ4X robotaxis this year, with gradual commercial deployment across China’s tier-one cities. At the heart of the…
YouTube TV announced plans to introduce new genre-specific bundles last year to give users the flexibility to pick and pay for the content they actually want to watch. Four of these bundles are now live in the US, with the platform planning to roll out over ten bundles across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family content in the coming weeks. YouTube TV announced the rollout in a recent blog post, highlighting the content included in the introductory bundles and their pricing. The base Sports plan, priced at $64.99/month, will give subscribers access to all major broadcasters, alongside sports networks like FS1,…
After casting Kratos last month, Amazon has filled the role of Atreus for its upcoming God of War live-action series. As reported by Variety, Callum Vinson will play the role of Kratos’ young son from the Norse series of games.Vinson will play opposite Ryan Hurst’s Kratos in the upcoming series. The young actor has previously appeared in series such as Chucky, Long Bright River, Poker Face, and Dead Ringers. He also voices Piglet in the animated series Me & Winnie the Pooh/Playdate with Winnie the Pooh. In addition to God of War, Vinson’s upcoming appearances include roles in Netflix’s The Night Agent,…
Ferrari is finally shifting gears and heading into the electric car era. Naturally, the company must do so in style, right? Well, today, Ferrari announced Luce, its first electric car, and also gave us a glimpse of its interiors. And guess who helped with the design process? Ferrari partnered with LoveFrom, a design firm started by Apple legend Sir Jony Ive. The “Apple touch” is visible Ferrari says both firms worked for five years to design the car, and the results look stunning. Ive’s touch also reflects his work at Apple, bringing clean metallic looks, rounded corners, and a seamless…
The next generation of Xbox may not be just one console sitting under your TV. According to reports from Windows Central, Microsoft has locked in plans for a 2027 next-gen Xbox, but the bigger shift could be how it’s built and who builds it. Instead of a single, fixed design, Microsoft is reportedly exploring a PC-style approach, where traditional partners (like ASUS and Lenovo) could release their own Xbox-branded hardware. Think of it as offerings in different sizes, power levels, and prices. One model might be compact or handheld, another a high-end performance beast, while Microsoft sets the platform rules…
After launching the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip last year, Apple is now preparing more powerful variants featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Recent leaks suggest the company could unveil the updated laptops soon, and a new report now points to an early March announcement. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a strong track record with Apple-related leaks, the new MacBooks could arrive in the first week of March. The lineup is expected to include updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, along with a new MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip. It’s not immediately…
The Yakuza/Like a Dragon series has emerged as one of Sega’s top dogs over the last decade. For more than 20 years, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Japan-set crime-action franchise has delivered gripping narratives with stellar gameplay. Its latest effort, Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of the often-overlooked 2010 original that includes a new narrative side-story called Dark Ties, continues the momentum. While not perfect, it delivers the fun and fury of previous entries and features a plot that doesn’t pull punches.Returning to the crime-riddled streets of Kamurocho and, now, the sunny townscape of Okinawa, protagonist Kazuma Kiryu is thrust back…
A fresh leak about Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoCs paints a worrying picture for the price of upcoming Android flagships. The leak suggests Qualcomm is prepping two versions of its next flagship Snapdragon chip, a move that could force smartphone makers to choose between higher costs and scaled-back hardware. Last year, Qualcomm introduced two flagship 3nm mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. According to tipster Digital Chat Station (via Android Authority), Qualcomm may continue this strategy in 2026, and offer two chips with the model numbers SM8975 and SM8950. Both SoCs…
PlayStation has announced that it will host a State of Play livestream this week, featuring news, gameplay updates, and announcements from studios around the world. More specifically, the State of Play airs on Thursday, February 12, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET, and will spotlight more than 60 minutes of third-party, indie, and first-party games. The State of Play will stream on PlayStation’s various YouTube and Twitch channels. As for what to expect, that’s anybody’s guess. On the first-party front, PlayStation’s Housemarque studio is launching Saros in April, after a delay from its original March date; Insomniac Games is releasing…