Backbone has launched its Pro Xbox Edition controller, featuring both wired USB-C and wireless Bluetooth connectivity. The $179.99 device works across phones, PCs, tablets, and TVs with seamless switching between devices.
Ubisoft’s roguelike Prince of Persia spinoff is coming to Nintendo consoles just in time for the holidays. The game includes all content from its year-long early access period and features Dead Cells-style gameplay.
Valve is taking another shot at the perfect PC controller with a completely redesigned model that feels like a Steam Deck without the screen. The new controller features magnetic drift-resistant sticks, capacitive grip sensors, and launches in early 2026 with competitive pricing.
Google’s executive productivity advisor Laura Mae Martin recommends assigning yourself homework to combat evening burnout. The approach uses structure and deadlines to make learning fun while keeping your brain healthy. Research shows mental stimulation helps maintain cognitive function at any age.
A new phishing tool called Quantum Route Redirect is making sophisticated attacks accessible to low-skilled cybercriminals. It uses intelligent redirects to bypass email security by detecting whether visitors are humans or security tools. The campaign has already compromised victims across 90 countr
The AI training market continues driving gigawatts of computing power despite all the inference hype. Nvidia just swept MLPerf benchmarks using revolutionary 4-bit floating point, while AMD posted surprisingly competitive results. But scale remains Nvidia’s ultimate advantage.
Major Midwest utility Evergy is rolling out Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and eIM solution across its grid infrastructure. The move aims to strengthen reliability through dynamic provisioning and automated network failover. This could set a new standard for how utilities manage connectivity at scale.
IBM’s chief scientist Ruchir Puri says new software engineers should stop chasing only Google and Microsoft. He argues that companies like John Deere offer meaningful work transforming entire industries with AI. This comes as IBM plans both hiring increases and thousands of layoffs.
Both Haiku OS and Genode-powered Sculpt OS received substantial updates in October. Haiku focused on kernel and application improvements, while Sculpt OS 25.10 brought performance enhancements and expanded driver compatibility.
Google Maps on Android Auto has become increasingly unstable, with recent updates causing display issues that obscure traffic information. The problems highlight deeper concerns about Google’s approach to automotive interfaces.
