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According to a Fortune report, Microsoft is developing a revamped Game Pass structure that would let subscribers choose individual features—such as console game access, cloud gaming, and multiplayer—as separate add-ons under a tiered system. The plan follows earlier reporting from Windows Central in April that suggested Xbox wanted to let users customize which bundled content, like Fortnite Crew, they pay for.
Gigabyte's Z890M Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice is a Micro ATX motherboard built for Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, priced at $209 on Amazon. It includes three M.2 slots, four SATA ports, 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 7 networking, nine rear USB ports including a 40Gbps Type-C, and two RGB lighting zones with full heatsink coverage in a white finish.
Apple's upcoming iOS 27.2 update, expected next week, extends Dual Capture to Group FaceTime calls after launching as a one-on-one feature in iOS 27. It also splits Apple Podcasts' Up Next queue into separate New Episodes and Continue Playing sections, and brings tvOS-style user profiles to the iPhone's Apple TV app.
Bambu Lab has officially teased its H3C tool-changer 3D printer, confirming a launch date of November 3. The machine uses a Vortex-style rack mounted on the front of the chamber holding nine tools, and a short teaser video shows the rack dropping down with tool heads stored above the build plate.
CNET's review of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, highlights its 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display, along with a matte inner panel designed to reduce glare and crease visibility. The device includes camera features like Duo Preview and Smart Take, which let users preview shots on the cover screen while using the higher-resolution 48-megapixel rear cameras instead of the 12-megapixel selfie camera.
The October 22, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily recapped reports on upcoming iOS 27.2 features and discussion of a possible Apple Music rebrand. The episode is distributed via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play and RSS, with a sponsorship from Backblaze.
Bluesky's latest update introduces beta support for iPad, improving how the app looks and runs on Apple's tablets, with a Beta Features section in Settings for users to report bugs. The update also adds a Links section to the Edit Profile menu, letting users pin external site links, such as Patreon or Ko-fi, near the top of their profiles.
Apple's upcoming iOS and iPadOS 27.2 update will extend Apple TV user profiles to iPhone and iPad, syncing playback history and recommendations across devices, with new kids' character avatars from shows like The Snoopy Show and Frog and Toad. The update also adds optional American Sign Language and British Sign Language support, accessible via Settings under Apps > TV > Sign Language.
Apple has launched an 'Intelligent Assistant' feature across its iWork apps—Pages, Keynote and Numbers—available in beta to Apple Creator Studio subscribers. The assistant can draft content, generate images, shapes, slides, tables and formulas, and pull in up-to-date information using natural language commands. It currently requires iOS 27 or later and is limited to US English.
Researchers examined fossilized skull fragments, teeth and jaws to pinpoint facial features characteristic of Denisovans, including a low sloping forehead, a massive brow ridge, rectangular eye sockets, flat cheeks and a moderately raised nose bridge. The study also highlighted a flattened, elongated skull shape as a hallmark of the species, published in Nature.
9to5Mac's daily podcast on October 21, 2026 covered recent reporting on upcoming iPhone 'Duo' features, among other Apple news stories of the day. The episode is distributed through standard podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
Oura has introduced two new cardiovascular health features for its smart ring: Cardio Effort, which measures exertion during activity, and Automatic VO2 Max, which estimates aerobic fitness without requiring a dedicated test. The features add to the ring's existing suite of health and recovery metrics.