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Apple has pushed new beta firmware, build 9B5042a, to AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 5, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. This compares to the current public release, build 9A348, with AirPods 5 currently running 9A350. The update's specific changes have not been disclosed, and users can opt into beta testing through the AirPods settings on iPhone.
Fairphone confirmed to The Verge that its second-generation Fairbuds will launch on October 14, 2026, debuting in Europe before arriving in the US shortly after. The earbuds will retain seven replaceable, modular parts like the original and add support for Sony's LDAC codec, up from SBC and AAC. Pricing is set at €119 in Europe and $119 in the US, compared to $99 for the first-generation model.
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant debuted atop Steam's sales chart and remained in the top 10 days after its September 24 launch, according to SteamDB. Its peak concurrent player count of roughly 42,799 is about four times higher than Control Ultimate Edition's peak of 9,193, and the game holds a 'Very Positive' rating near 4,000 reviews. It has also placed among PS5's top 10 sellers in 20 territories.
Amazon UK is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for £354.99, a £65 (15%) discount off its usual RRP and the lowest price yet recorded at the retailer. The console is new and sealed, and the offer is running as a limited-time deal ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event next week.
Woot is selling the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL gaming keyboard for $130, down from its usual $219.99. The tenkeyless board features a 2.4GHz low-latency wireless connection, low-profile linear optical switches, USB-C and Bluetooth options, and battery life Razer rates at up to 200 hours with RGB off.
Fairphone confirmed to The Verge that its second-generation Fairbuds will officially launch on October 14th, following earlier leaks and a teaser posted on X. The earbuds retain seven fully replaceable and modular parts and add support for Sony's LDAC high-resolution audio codec, which the original model lacked. Fairbuds 2 will launch in Europe at €119 before arriving in the US at $119.
YouTube modder Devran Cosmo Uenal demonstrated an experimental Xbox port of KytyPS5, an open-source PlayStation 5 emulator, playing titles like Quake 2, Gex Trilogy, Hellboy Web of Wyrd and Marvel Cosmic Invasion on a Series X. He also showed the PS5 interface running with an option to launch the PS5 version of Grand Theft Auto 5, though he says compatibility remains limited.
Tesla has rescheduled the unveiling of its second-generation Roadster from October 1 to October 15, citing forecasts of severe weather in Waco, Texas. The company said the event must be held outdoors, and cited close monitoring with local meteorologists in deciding to delay.
Tom's Hardware tested two sub-$400 Thunderbolt 5 docks with built-in M.2 SSD slots: the $349 VectoTech V-Core and the $399 Orico TB5. Both include USB and Thunderbolt ports plus 2.5GbE Ethernet, but the review found the V-Core's mostly plastic build and flimsy top cover compared unfavorably to typical aluminum dock construction, with a single review ultimately favoring one product over the other.
Apple's tvOS 27 update adds a setting that lets users restrict which apps can be opened under a specific profile on Apple TV 4K. Previously, profiles could limit content within the Apple TV app itself but couldn't stop a child from opening an entirely different app.
Turtle Beach has released the Afterglow Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, a transparent gamepad with adjustable RGB lighting priced at $65. The controller includes TMR thumbsticks with a drift-free guarantee, mappable rear paddles, up to 30 feet of wireless range, and USB-C charging, and is similar in size to Nintendo's own Pro Controller.
Comparing home EV charging options, the EPA estimates that Level 1 chargers—which use a standard household outlet—add roughly 5 miles of range per hour, enough for about 40 miles after an 8-hour overnight charge. Level 2 chargers using a 40A circuit can add more than 30 miles of range per hour, making them better suited to drivers who cover longer distances or face cold-weather battery warm-up needs.