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I tried gaming on the Pixel 10’s new GPU and… it’s fine

While there’s plenty to unpack with the Pixel 10 series and its new Tensor G5 processor, one of the biggest hardware changes this year is the adoption of a brand new GPU architecture. Google has switched from its long-running use of ARM’s Mali to Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR series. Specifically, the PowerVR DXT-48-1536, but without the ray-tracing capabilities that the series can support. Early scepticism suggested that the move might not be much of an upgrade and potentially even a down

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ and ‘Devilman Crybaby’ are Thankfully Getting Blu-Ray Releases

To everyone’s benefit, Netflix has been gradually putting out physical versions for some of its fan-favorite shows. For the anime fans, you’ll be more than happy to hear are Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Devilman Crybaby are the next two series to leave Netflix jail by the end of 2025. Earlier in the week, Crunchyroll opened up pre-orders for the box sets for both shows. Devilman’s Blu-Ray puts the entire 10-episode series on two discs. Developed by Science Saru, the anime is based on Go Nagai’s D

The case for Series 11e: Here’s why the next Apple Watch SE could have a new name

Apple is likely going to introduce a new Apple Watch SE at its Awe Dropping event in just over a week. While we’ve been referring to this device as Apple Watch SE 3 for quite some time now, we’re yet to ask: will it actually be called that? Rumor recap Apple Watch SE 3 is going to be a light refresh. It should introduce a new S11 chipset, which will bring moderate performance gains to Apple’s cheapest Apple Watch model. Currently, the Apple Watch SE packs an S8 chip, which uses cores from the

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26 of the Best TV Shows to Stream on Disney Plus

All it took was half a decade for Disney Plus to become a must-watch streaming platform. Sure, having Walt Disney's name on anything pretty much ensures it'll experience some level of success. But considering how crowded the streaming landscape is with all sorts of shows begging for your attention, the Mouse House-owned streamer has earned its spot among heavy hitters like Netflix. In other words, it's one of the best streaming services out there. I mean, where else can you find Andor, Bluey an

The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left

The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left 4 hours ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Konami EVA, one of the main characters in the remade game (image brightened from source) Metal Gear is one of the best-selling video game series in history, shifting more than 60 million copies. The series pioneered cinematics in gaming by blending cutting-edge cutscenes, voice acting and dynamic camera angles to create something that would have looked

What to Stream This Weekend: 'The Thursday Murder Club,' 'Upload,' 'KPopped' and more

With Labor Day giving us an extra day of rest and relaxation this weekend, there's no better time to binge a new series. This week, streaming platforms including Netflix, Apple TV Plus and Prime Video dropped new shows -- some with full seasons, others with a few episodes to start -- giving us plenty to binge all weekend. On Netflix, you can watch the complete second season of My Life With the Walter Boys, out now, and on Prime Video, you can tune in to Upload's four-episode series finale. Musi

The latest One UI 8 beta finally brings Now Brief to Galaxy S24 series

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest One UI 8 beta update brings Samsung’s Now Brief feature to the Galaxy S24 series. Now Brief offers a briefing several times each day, including info on the weather, traffic, and more. Samsung just released the latest One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, which includes a variety of bug fixes. However, it turns out that this update also brings a major Galaxy S25 series feature. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a

Apple TV+ sitcom Trying is coming to the BBC

Soon, folks in the UK will be able to check out Apple TV+ series Trying for free (well, other than the cost of a TV license). The BBC has picked up the rights to the first three seasons of the show. The Beeb will broadcast it on TV and stream it on iPlayer starting on September 8. According to Deadline , the deal includes the option for the BBC to pick up more seasons of Trying, which — as it happens — is produced by a commercial arm of the corporation. Apple greenlit a fifth season earlier thi

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Could See Its Biggest Upgrade Yet

With Apple's September 9 event officially in the books and rumors about its fall lineup gaining traction, the biggest clue yet about the new Apple Watches comes straight from the source. The notoriously secretive company may have tipped its hand regarding a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the public beta of iOS 26 (first spotted by MacRumors), where imagery reveals new screen specs that don't match any current Apple Watch model on the market. While Apple has yet to confirm the existence of the watch

Long-running Apple TV+ comedy to be seen by a new audience on the BBC

Apple’s longest-running original comedy series is getting new life on the BBC in the United Kingdom. The Apple Original Trying, which premiered on Apple’s streaming service in May 2020, will now be available on BBC iPlayer and set for broadcast on the BBC’s linear channels. The BBC deal was first reported by Deadline, and apparently includes the first three seasons of Trying with the first season debuting on September 8. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ is currently in development of a fifth season of the

23 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Netflix Has to Offer

So you're looking for a solid sci-fi TV show to add to your Netflix binge list? Well, friend, you've come to the right place. The streamer has long-established itself as the gold standard for genre entertainment. If you're anything like me, you've already tackled the platform's big hit series like Stranger Things and Black Mirror. You want something else -- and I put together a list that will surely scratch that genre itch. Sci-fi fans are passionate and can also be a fickle bunch. It makes sen

More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year

Funding season is about to restart in Europe after the summer lull, and if all goes well, it will be counting new unicorns in dozens — plural. While mega-rounds are less common than they were in 2021, this hasn’t prevented 12 European startups from raising rounds at valuations of more than $1 billion during the first half of 2025. As the usual caveat goes, past performance is not indicative of future results, but this bodes well for the rest of the year. Either way, this is also a good indicati

The Next Apple Watch Series 11 Has a Release Date and a Few Surprises

Apple just confirmed its "Awe dropping" event for Sept. 9, at Apple Park, and we're expecting a fresh lineup of Apple Watches to take the stage. The headliner will likely be the Apple Watch Series 11, but Apple may have also tipped its hand on the Ultra 3. MacRumors uncovered imagery buried in the iOS 26 public beta showing display details for what's likely the next-generation rugged watch. With the event just days away, the clues are stacking up. Here's a look at everything we know, suspect, a

Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies raised more than one “mega-round,” and seven companies raised rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger. How will 2025 compare? With only a few weeks left in the third quarter, it looks like 2024’s momentum will continue this year. There have already been multiple billion-dollar rounds this ye

Netflix’s new all-time top movie hit at the perfect time for Apple TV+

Netflix has a new all-time most popular movie: as of yesterday, KPop Demon Hunters is the service’s best performer ever. And the timing could be especially great for Apple TV+ and its new series KPOPPED. Apple’s new KPOPPED series could benefit from Netflix’s latest phenomenon Yesterday Netflix announced that KPop Demon Hunters has officially become its all-time most watched movie. The previous top performer was Red Notice, which packed the star power of Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Jo

You don’t need a Pixel 10 to get Google’s new call screening smarts

TL;DR Google Phone’s new “Take a Message” was presumed to be a Pixel 10-exclusive, but Google has clarified the feature is available on Pixel 4 and higher, but only in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia. Users can also set up the feature on their Pixel Watch 2 and newer, but when paired to the Pixel 6 and higher. Similarly, Call Notes’ next steps feature was also presumed to be a Pixel 10-exclusive, but it is live on the Pixel 9 series too. With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google added

22 of the Best Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix

Netflix is the go-to streamer for fantasy TV shows. The platform's roster is formidable. Other streamers may be hitting it hard in the genre space, but Netflix is always light years ahead. You've landed on this article because you're looking for quality fantasy TV shows to add to your watchlist. The real question is, where do you start? Finding the right program to invest your time in can be a challenge, considering how crowded the content landscape has become. Well, friend, you're in the right

The 39 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2025)

Slowly but surely, Apple TV+ found its footing. The streaming service, which at launch we called “odd, angsty, and horny as hell,” has evolved into a diverse library of dramas, documentaries, and comedies. Now its library is so packed that we’ve declared it “the new HBO.” Curious but don’t know where to get started? Below are our picks for the best shows on the service. (Also, here are our picks for the best movies on Apple TV+.) When you’re done, head over to our guides to the best shows on Ne

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Amazon’s New ‘Wicked of Oz’ Reimagining Sounds Like a Disaster Waiting to Happen

Wicked was fun, and Wicked: For Good is a movie we’re looking forward to seeing later this year. But the adjacent Wizard of Oz hype that began with the Las Vegas Sphere‘s worrisomely AI-injected extravaganza has taken another odd turn: Dorothy, a new Amazon series in development, with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton among its executive producers, that will interpret L. Frank Baum’s story in a whole new way. As Deadline reports, this new take on The Wizard of Oz is “a contemporary, music-infused

Prime Video: The 30 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Have you run out of TV series to tackle on Prime Video? Chances are, you're leaving some great options unwatched. You might know Amazon's streaming service best for shows like The Boys and Fallout -- and both are great -- but you shouldn't stop there if you have a subscription. The streamer is home to lesser-known series like The Devil's Hour and continues to add excellent options, such as the new college-set comedy Overcompensating. Note that Prime Video is ad-supported and charges an extra f

New Apple TV+ thriller has Jessica Chastain catfishing potential terrorists, trailer here

Apple TV+ has a packed lineup of new and returning series this fall, including the Jessica Chastain-starring The Savant. Here’s the new trailer and full details. The Savant trailer reveals new Apple TV+ crime series Crime-related thrillers are a big focus for Apple TV+ in the months ahead. It starts in September with Slow Horses season 5 and the brand new series The Savant. The Savant debuts on Friday, September 26 with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases through November 7.

14 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows on Apple TV Plus

So, you've got Apple TV Plus and you're looking for some solid sci-fi TV shows to add to your watchlist. Well, look no further. Before you ask, yes, Severance is on this list. But that groundbreaking series is just the tip of the genre iceberg. Want to know more? Well, please, read on. It's no secret that Apple's streaming service (which just raised its monthly price) has flown under the radar for some time. It feels like many of the streamer's titles show up on the platform without much promot

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Blade Runner makes its live-action return next year

Blade Runner's third live-action entry will be a streaming miniseries on Amazon Prime Video, and Deadline reports that it is now slated for release in 2026. "The update was provided by Laura Lancaster, Head of US SVOD TV Development and Series – Co-Productions at Amazon MGM Studios, in an internal memo announcing promotions for two executives, Kara Smith and Tom Lieber," Deadline explained. We previously reported that the series, titled Blade Runner 2099, had been greenlit under original film

This rumored Apple Watch feature could fix one of my biggest unlocking annoyances

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple could be toying with Touch ID on the Apple Watch. It will probably not arrive on the smartwatches Apple unveils next month. Touch ID is part of a larger Apple Watch upgrade that could be coming in 2026. You might be unlocking your next Apple Watch with a biometric Touch ID, according to MacWorld. The publication found internal software that suggests Touch ID could be coming to future watc

Blade Runner 2099 will reportedly be released next year on Prime Video

Amazon's Blade Runner limited series finally has a release window. Deadline reports that the upcoming sequel show, Blade Runner 2099, is slated for a 2026 release on Prime Video. The story at this point remains a mystery, though the title suggests it'll take place 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049. Ridley Scott is said to be involved in the production. It was revealed last year that Michelle Yeoh will star in the series , and according to Deadline, she'll be joined by Hunter Schafe

Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in September

Apple TV+ has been having its best year ever, and shows no signs of letting up. The fall lineup on Apple TV+ is easily the streamer’s strongest to date, and it all kicks off in September. Major returning series like Slow Horses and The Morning Show are big highlights, but Apple also has two movies and an intriguing new crime thriller series premiering. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in September. Highest 2 Lowest When: September 5 What: Movie Genre: Crime Thriller When a titan mu

19 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Prime Video Has to Offer

Prime Video has a lot to offer, and its library of sci-fi shows is truly impressive. When it comes to genre television, top streamers such as Disney Plus and Netflix usually dominate the conversation. However, the Amazon-owned streaming service is nothing to sleep on. In fact, its slate of science fiction content is pretty epic -- from entertainment thats high-concept and thought-provoking to shows that are light-hearted and fun. Whatever your mood is, Prime Video probably has the sci-fi TV sho

Netflix’s ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Brings Sam Fisher Out of Retirement

Fans of stealth video games likely have a soft spot in their hearts for Splinter Cell. Ubisoft’s sub-series of stealth-action games endorsed by Tom Clancy has been MIA for over a decade, even with a remake of the original game on the horizon. After doing guest roles in other Clancy games and in Netflix’s Far Cry anime, series lead Sam Fisher is back in all his shadowy glory in Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Developed by John Wick alum Derek Kolstad, the animated series sees Fisher—voiced by Liev Sc

Netflix’s new Splinter Cell animated series kicks off in October

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. The Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series finally has a release date and a proper trailer, but Netflix already wants you to start thinking about what else it has coming down the pipeline. During this year’s Anime NYC convention, Netflix announced that Deathwatch is slated to debut on October 14th, and the series has added The San

Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely be my first Ultra model for two reasons

Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here, and rumors indicate it should be very much worth the two-year wait between upgrades. Here are two reasons I’m leaning toward making Apple Watch Ultra 3 my first ever Ultra model. #1: Bigger screen than ever before Apple Watch Ultra has historically offered a significantly larger display than other Apple Watch models. But that changed last year, when Apple Watch Series 10 eclipsed it. This year, however, all signs point to Apple Watch Ultra 3 retaking the sc