Apple has released watchOS 26, its most extensive Apple Watch software update of the year, alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. The update is compatible with Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Ultra, the second-generation Apple Watch SE and newer models. The latest Apple Watch Series 11 ships with watchOS 26 pre-installed. The software introduces a redesigned interface based on Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design language. Buttons, widgets and quick settings feature partial transparency, while several apps and animations have been rebuilt. A new Control Center API also enables third-party developers to integrate their apps into the…
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NASA, together with European and U.S. partners, is set to launch Sentinel-6B, a satellite designed to provide critical ocean data including sea level, wind speed and wave height. The spacecraft will enhance maritime forecasts and help ships avoid dangerous conditions linked to ocean currents. The mission is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Union, EUMETSAT, and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It follows decades of satellite-based sea monitoring that began with the Topex/Poseidon mission in 1992 and continued through the Jason series and the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite. Using its advanced altimeter,…
Honda has introduced the N-One e, a new electric mini vehicle (EV) for private buyers in Japan, with sales beginning on September 12. The model is equipped with a 29.6 kWh battery that delivers a range of up to 183 miles (295 kilometers) under the WLTP test cycle, surpassing the Nissan Sakura, the country’s best-selling small EV. Despite its compact length of under 3.4 meters, the N-One e offers a spacious interior, achieved by positioning the battery under the vehicle floor. Honda said the car supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality of up to 1,500 watts, enabling it to serve as a…
Square Enix has indicated that future entries in its Final Fantasy 7 Remake series could arrive on multiple platforms at launch, marking a shift away from PlayStation exclusivity. During the September 12 Nintendo Direct, the publisher confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be released on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console on January 22, 2026. An Xbox version is also due the same day, with Play Anywhere support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Adz7SlvT4&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica In a subsequent social media post, Square Enix suggested that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the untitled Part 3 will follow a broader release strategy, covering Switch 2, Xbox and…
Nintendo announced on Thursday that three Resident Evil titles — Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil 8: Village and the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem — will launch on its Switch 2 console on February 27, 2026. The games will be native ports, marking a departure from the cloud-based editions of earlier titles available through the Nintendo Store. The release date coincides with Resident Evil 9’s debut on other platforms. “Towards the end of the showcase, Nintendo shared that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil 8: Village, and Resident Evil Requiem, will be coming to the Switch 2,” the company said…
Engwe has introduced the Engine Pro 3.0 Boost, a foldable electric bike designed for off-road use, featuring four-inch wide tires and upgraded suspension. The company has yet to confirm an official retail price, though the product page source code lists it at €1,699. “The Engine Pro 3.0 Boost is a foldable bike designed for off-road use and features not only a suspension fork and a shock absorber, but also four-inch wide tires, which should provide good grip on challenging surfaces,” the company said in its description. The model weighs 34.7 kilograms and is powered by a hub motor capable of…
Sony on Tuesday rolled out a new PlayStation Family App for iOS and Android, giving parents additional tools to monitor and manage their children’s gaming activity on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The company described it as a “new dedicated parental control mobile app” with customizable features designed to expand the parental settings already available on consoles. The app allows parents to track real-time play activity, accept or deny requests for additional gaming time, and set restrictions on specific titles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afTRyqAMxlA&ab_channel=PlayStation Guided onboarding helps parents quickly create accounts for children, while activity reports provide weekly summaries of playtime. Parents…
Dambuster Studios has officially teased Dead Island 3, more than two years after the release of its predecessor, but fans may face a long wait before the next installment arrives. The studio marked the milestone by highlighting that over 20 million players had engaged with Dead Island 2 since its launch in 2023. In a post on X, it shared an image with the phrase: “When there’s no more room in Hell-A,” a reference to the 1978 film Dawn of the Dead. The teaser also featured the character Jacob walking down a road with a suitcase, hinting at a new…
Indie developer Keepsake Games will release its debut title, Jump Space, into early access on Sept. 19 following a successful demo that drew 500,000 players during Steam’s Next Fest in June. The cooperative sci-fi shooter will launch at $19.99 and expand through multiple planned updates. Formed by industry veterans who previously worked on Mirror’s Edge, It Takes Two and Wolfenstein: The New Order, the Swedish studio has positioned Jump Space as a mix of first-person shooter combat, mission-based progression and spaceship dogfights. “Jump Space is a space-based sci-fi shooter in which players fight enemies both in FPS ground combat or…
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday announced plans to introduce a new ultrafast charging system in partnership with Alpitronic, designed to make charging times closer to refueling at a petrol station. The rollout, set to begin in 2026, aims to improve convenience for electric vehicle (EV) drivers while challenging rival networks from Tesla and BYD. The HYC1000 system uses a modular, decentralized design, delivering up to 1,000 kW of power shared across multiple points. Each charging stall can supply as much as 600 kW at 800 volts, allowing a Mercedes-Benz CLA to gain 325 km of range in just 10 minutes. “The HYC1000…