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A new television adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' developed under Mike Flanagan's involvement, has premiered on Prime Video. Critics note a strong cast and expanded storytelling beyond King's original novel, though some feel the series falters in its conclusion.
Samsung has increased US pricing for the Galaxy S26 lineup, adding $100 to the 256GB and 512GB variants of the S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra, and $200 to the 1TB S26 Ultra. The base S26 now starts at $999.99, the Plus at $1,199.99, and the Ultra at $1,399.99, with the top 1TB Ultra model reaching $1,999.99. A Yonhap News report says Samsung has made similar increases in South Korea.
Tom's Hardware testing found Gears of War E-Day pins CPU utilization at 80-90%, unlike most Unreal Engine 5 titles which show little CPU scaling. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivered 42% higher performance than the Ryzen 5 7600X at 1080p on the High preset, and the scaling held even at the Ultra graphics preset, persisting throughout the early hours of the game regardless of scene complexity.
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5, a 14-inch laptop using Intel's Wildcat Lake chips, available in four colors and starting at $699.99. Every configuration includes an OLED display, with the entry models offering a 1920x1200 touchscreen rated at 300 nits, and HP claims up to 42 hours of battery life based on local video playback. The laptop weighs 2.56 pounds and launches in October 2026, with some storage and RAM configurations expected to roll out later due to component shortages.
Tom's Hardware tested graphics performance for Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel built by The Coalition in Unreal Engine 5 that is the first shipping game to use UE5's MegaLights real-time dynamic lighting technology. The outlet ran benchmarks across 43 graphics cards to determine the hardware needed to sustain a 60 FPS average, and compared image quality across the game's five settings presets from Low to Ludicrous.
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott described Flow, a new AI-powered conversational service desk built internally like a startup, as the company's answer to competitors criticizing its slow implementation times and separate-portal model. The tool aims to let employees get help within the apps they already use rather than navigating a dedicated portal.
Amazon unveiled new Kindle accessories including the Kindle Click, a $35 Bluetooth remote with a wrist strap for turning pages without touching the device, compatible with all current and new Kindles. It also introduced an $80 Page-Turn-Cover with physical buttons and a wireless charging stand, both limited to the new Signature Edition Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with pogo pins. All items are available for pre-order now and ship October 28.
Neurable, which previously co-developed brain-sensing headphones with Master & Dynamic, has launched its first self-made model, the Neurable One. The headphones track focus, Alpha Peak Frequency, brain age and mental processing speed using built-in EEG sensors, and include 40mm beryllium drivers, ANC, and ambient passthrough. Battery life is rated at 22 hours normally, dropping to 12 hours with EEG tracking active.
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5, a budget laptop starting at $699 that features a 2.5K OLED touchscreen with a 180-degree hinge. The device can be configured with up to an Intel Core 7 processor and an integrated NPU, weighs about 2.5 pounds, and HP claims up to 42 hours of battery life during local video playback. It ships this month in four colors, with a base configuration of 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, though HP has not given an exact release date.
Amazon unveiled redesigned Kindle e-readers across its entire lineup, removing the recessed screen for a flush-front display. The entry-level Kindle starts at $150 with 16GB storage, while the new Paperwhite starts at $200 with 16GB storage and up to 12 weeks of battery life; a Signature Edition adds an aluminum back, 32GB storage and auto-adjusting lights for about $50 more.
Mike Flanagan executive produced a new eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' streaming in full on Prime Video. The series expands on Brian De Palma's 1976 film, running roughly three times longer and spending more time on the school environment, faculty and social dynamics surrounding Carrie White.
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5, a $700 laptop featuring a 14-inch 2K OLED display and a claimed 42-hour battery life in local video playback tests. The launch follows Apple's MacBook Neo, which debuted at $599 in March but has since risen to roughly $700 amid component shortages linked to the ongoing RAM supply crunch. HP joins Dell's XPS 13 and Lenovo's upcoming IdeaPad Vibe in targeting the same budget price point.