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Japan-based audio company Final has introduced the Porta, a pair of wireless headphones distinguished by an unusually thin, slimmed-down headband and a retro-inspired design aesthetic. Details on pricing, release date, and audio specifications were not specified in the report.
Collectors report that a Japan-exclusive GameCube variant tied to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, released in a distinct console color rather than just a faceplate, now commands prices in the thousands of dollars on secondary markets. Other rare GameCube bundles, like the US Pokémon XD and Japan-only Donkey Konga editions, remain more affordable since they used standard Platinum Silver units with custom faceplates.
Japanese audio maker Final has opened preorders for the Porta, on-ear Bluetooth headphones built from a single piece of wire that weigh just 40 grams. The $80 headphones offer up to eight hours of battery life via a 57mAh cell, Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC codecs, no active noise cancellation, and an IPX4 water-resistance rating. They ship October 23rd in black or orange, sold through Final's own store with no current US Amazon listing.
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has asked the FCC and FTC to force broadcasters to stop airing government-funded ads featuring President Trump, arguing they violate anti-propaganda laws and restrictions on political activity by federal employees. The complaint cites 'The Final Battle,' a Department of Homeland Security-funded ad that reuses footage and audio from a 2024 Trump campaign ad, now labeled 'Paid for by the US government.' The ad aired during Saturday Night Live, Fox News Sunday, and football broadcasts, according to Public Citizen's letter and a Wall Street Journal report saying Trump personally pushed for its creation.
Apple has released a Final Cut Camera update that supports the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture and redesigned camera controls, including easier access to ISO and white balance settings. Final Cut Pro and Motion now allow editing of depth of field and focus points for footage shot on the new phone, and Apple also pushed updates across Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Freeform and Pixelmator Pro.
Apple released an update to its Final Cut Camera app on Tuesday adding support for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max's variable aperture and Cinematic mode effects. The redesigned app, available on any iPhone, offers easier access to settings like white balance and ISO plus customizable overlays, while Pro and Pro Max users gain aperture control and Cinematic mode adjustments for regular video footage edited in Final Cut Pro.
Oxford professor Nick Eyre's model compares today's global final energy demand of 416 exajoules with a projected post-transition figure of 247 exajoules, achieved by electrifying suitable sectors and running the rest on hydrogen. Under this scenario electricity demand itself rises from 110 to 189 exajoules, even as overall energy use falls sharply, largely because electrified transport and heating are far more efficient than fossil-fuel equivalents.
Apple released Final Cut Camera version 2.4, adding a redesigned interface with easier access to settings. The update also brings support for iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4), including shutter priority, aperture priority and manual modes, plus Cinematic mode effects in ProRes and Apple Log. The app requires an Apple Creator Studio subscription priced at $12.99 monthly or $129 annually.
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi told Video Games Chronicle at Tokyo Game Show that Final Fantasy VII Revelation could require 200GB or more of storage, exceeding a single UHD Blu-ray's 93.1GB capacity and needing an additional download of 100GB or more. He noted splitting the game across two discs would force compromises on scope or visual fidelity, and confirmed two planned DLC packs covering Vincent and Sephiroth's backstories that could push total storage to 215-220GB.
Nintendo's second Direct this week detailed a wave of upcoming Switch 2 releases, including a Monster Hunter Wilds port arriving December 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching April 8, 2027 alongside other platforms. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and the viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon are both available on Switch 2 immediately, while a remastered Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition arrives February 25 with upgraded visuals and all prior DLC.
Sony held two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts featuring release dates for Until Dawn 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, plus new footage from Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei's new Most Wanted survival mode, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Metro 2039 running on PS5 Pro. The shows also revealed Maneater 2, a sequel to the shark-action game, along with updates on Crimson Desert DLC and Saros.
Square Enix announced during a Sony State of Play that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of its three-part remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC. The game follows 2020's Remake and 2024's Rebirth, wrapping up the retold story from the original 1997 PlayStation title, including the climactic showdown with Sephiroth. Pre-orders are live for PS5, with bonus summon spells and a Premium Edition offering early access, extra items and future DLC.