CNET explains that a common cause of iPhone and Android charging failures isn't damaged cables or ports but a buildup of dust, lint and debris inside the charging port itself. Over months or years, this debris compacts into a solid blockage that prevents the charging cable from fully connecting. The outlet notes this issue affects both Lightning ports on older iPhones and USB-C ports on newer iPhones and Android devices like the Pixel 11 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-24
Cloudflare and VoidZero announced they are collaborating with Max Schwenk of Owner.com on tsrs, a Rust implementation of the TypeScript compiler, built in coordination with the TypeScript team and incubated inside the Oxc JavaScript compiler toolchain. The group says tsrs is not a fork, and early benchmarks show it running up to 8x faster and using about 70% less memory than TypeScript 7.0 under matched worker configurations.
blog.cloudflare.com
· 2026-10-20
Ugreen NAS devices include an HDMI port that, when paired with a connected screen and keyboard, lets users access both the system's BIOS and its terminal. Users can enter BIOS setup by pressing Ctrl and F12 repeatedly at startup, while the terminal can reportedly be accessed with Ctrl Alt F1, though this varies by model and isn't officially documented by Ugreen.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-19
Miles, a $99 OBD-II device from cofounders Matt McGovern and Kit Klein, tracks a vehicle's location, driving behavior, and health, and includes emergency accident response and roadside assistance. It pairs with an app that shows parents and teen drivers the same trip data and alerts, plus an AI chatbot called Miles Mechanic that interprets dashboard warning lights and estimates repair costs.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-19
A tech explainer outlines a step-by-step process for diagnosing why USB devices repeatedly disconnect, including testing different ports and devices, inspecting connectors and cables for damage, and checking ports for debris. It also recommends bypassing USB hubs and using back ports on desktops, which connect directly to the motherboard, for more reliable long-term connections.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-19
Developer peiikai released a free fan-made PC port of the 2019 Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, built almost entirely using Claude to decompile and reverse-engineer the original code. The beta runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with an experimental Arm Linux build, and requires users to supply their own game files. It adds features like adjustable aspect ratios and resolutions, keyboard and alternate controller support, 360-degree movement, and a randomizer with seed-based saves and item shuffling.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-16
A developer known as keepvaibin has released an unofficial, native PC port of Super Mario Galaxy, built with help from Anthropic's Claude AI but containing no Nintendo code or assets. The port runs on Windows 10 and up, needs only 8GB of RAM, supports ultrawide aspect ratios, upscaling and multiple controller types, and requires users to supply their own copy of the original game. It remains a work in progress, with some known bugs including frame drops in certain areas and audio skipping under heavy CPU load.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-14
GamesBeat reports, citing four industry sources, that Rockstar Games is targeting a PC release for Grand Theft Auto 6 within the first three months of 2027. The console versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S remain scheduled for Nov. 19, with Rockstar yet to respond to requests for comment.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-13
Citing sources, GamesBeat reports that Rockstar Games plans to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC in the first quarter of 2027, a few months after its November 19 debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. That gap would be far shorter than the roughly 19 months between GTA 5's 2013 console launch and its 2015 PC release.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
Modder 0xProbability used Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 to write and test code that inserts Minecraft elements, including Steve, mobs and the Ender Dragon, into a version of GTA V ported to run natively on iPhone. The underlying iOS port was created separately by a Swiss student known as C22, who adapted a browser version of GTA V into a native app running at 50-60 FPS with roughly 1.1GB of RAM on an iPhone 17.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-12
Atari is launching a new version of its 8-bit home computer, the 800XL, after 43 years. The device, developed in partnership with Plaion, features updated ports such as HDMI and USB-A, along with a modernized joystick, while maintaining the original mechanical keyboard and compatibility with classic cartridges and software. Preorders are open at $219.99, with shipments expected to begin in April 2027.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
During Prime Day, Anker reduced the price of its 65W Max 3-Port USB-C charger by 24%, bringing it down to $22.79. The charger is designed to power phones, tablets, and laptops with its compact form factor.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
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