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A report explains that PlayStation 5 consoles can display a working picture even when plugged into an HDMI port that doesn't support the console's full HDMI 2.1 capabilities, such as 4K at 120Hz. The guidance notes that TVs often have multiple HDMI ports with different specs, poorly labeled, and recommends checking a TV's exact model specifications and using an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable plugged directly into the display.
Many smart TVs and streaming devices include Ethernet jacks limited to 100Mbps even though gigabit Ethernet has existed for decades, while the same TVs often support Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6, which can exceed gigabit speeds under good conditions. Despite the raw speed gap, Ethernet still offers more stable, interference-free connections over distances up to 100 meters using Cat 6 cable.
The Boox Palma 2 Pro is a $400 smartphone-sized E Ink reader running Android with Google Play access, letting users install apps like Kindle, Kobo, Libby and audiobook apps. A reviewer tested it for two months, praising its adjustable warm/cool front light, low-brightness dimming for nighttime use, and its 175-gram weight, which made it lighter and more comfortable than a phone.
LG has launched an early Black Friday sale on its C6 OLED TV lineup, running through November 1st. The 55-inch model is now $999.99 (down $400) and the 65-inch model is $1,399.99 (down $300), with matching prices at Amazon and Best Buy; buying directly from LG also includes a free Xbox Wireless Controller and wall mount.
The Verge reviewed Lenovo's Yoga 9n, a 16-inch convertible laptop built on Nvidia's Arm-based RTX Spark processor, which pairs an OLED touchscreen with a magnetic stylus that can also be used on its haptic trackpad. The reviewer highlighted this trackpad-stylus functionality as useful for tasks like photo retouching in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.
Amazon has cut the price of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 to $269.99, down from its $399.99 list price, a $130 reduction. The tablet features a 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, a 9-speaker JBL audio system with Dolby Atmos, and a built-in kickstand, and currently holds a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.
Apple has released a new release candidate build (24S118) of watchOS 27.2 for developers and public beta testers, replacing the earlier RC build 24S5101f issued days before. The change comes ahead of Apple's broader 27.2 software rollout, expected early next week alongside iOS, iPadOS and tvOS updates.
Soundcore's Space 2 noise-canceling headphones are on sale across Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart in all three colors for $106.49, a $23 discount marking an all-time low price. The Space 2 succeeds the Space One, adding stronger noise cancellation for low-frequency sounds, improved sound accuracy, and longer battery life of up to 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with it off.
Apple quietly rolled out iOS 27.1, but it is only available on the new iPhone Duo; other iPhone models currently show iOS 27.0.1 as their latest update. All other iPhones will instead jump directly to iOS 27.2, which has been in beta for a month and is set to launch next week with its own new features.
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.
GuliKit has released the TT Pro, a wireless gamepad compatible with PC, Switch, Switch 2, Android and iOS. It includes Hall effect and microswitch trigger modes, adjustable-tension TMR joysticks, swappable face buttons, a D-pad, a Hyperlink 2 wireless USB adapter, and a hard carrying case.
Valve composer Mike Morasky referred to a project codenamed HLX during a Q&A at GameSoundCon 2026, marking the first public mention of the codename, which has existed in Valve's code since early 2024. Morasky noted that HLX, like Deadlock, has a custom HDR implementation, and a colleague's reaction suggested the reference wasn't intended to be public.