Meta Platforms has implemented a policy banning advertisements from ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, across its core network of services, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. According to official statements from Meta, the corporate decision aims to restrict promotional campaigns that divert user engagement away from its primary platforms. Company spokespersons characterized the policy change…
Google Japan has introduced its latest experimental hardware interface, the Gboard Kurukuru Version, a concept peripheral that reverses standard typing mechanics by placing individual keys on motorized conveyor belts. Rather than requiring hands to travel across a static surface, the device continuously transports characters directly to the user’s fingertips. The hardware architecture relies on four…
Although delivered as a lightweight enablement package, the Windows 11 26H2 update consolidates months of incremental optimizations, delivering noticeable speed improvements and reduced memory consumption across many systems. Because Microsoft relies on gradual rollouts, many devices are experiencing these cumulative refinements simultaneously for the first time. According to WindowsLatest, a primary contributor to improved system…
Asus has launched the Vivobook 16 Ryzen Edition (2026), expanding its portfolio of productivity-focused laptops. Priced at 5,999 yuan (~$894), the machine balances high-efficiency computing with general office and everyday multitasking workflows. The notebook is constructed from an all-metal chassis measuring 15.9mm thin and weighing 1.69kg. Built to meet MIL-STD-810H durability standards, it incorporates a…
NVIDIA has officially revealed the complete roster of titles joining the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service throughout October 2026, introducing 25 new games to the catalog. Following the updates released in late September, the platform is kicking off the month with high-profile releases, notably headlined by Gears of War: E-Day and The Witcher 3: Wild…
A new open-source software project called AnyPS5 aims to bring PlayStation 5 games to desktop operating systems without relying on conventional console emulation. The development arrives as Sony shifts its PC publishing roadmap away from narrative single-player titles to concentrate on live-service and multiplayer releases like Helldivers 2 and Marathon. AnyPS5 acts as a compatibility…
I know some of the designers behind Electronic Materials Office (EMO), so I am not particularly surprised to see the company pushing keyboard engineering this far. I have not had the opportunity to type on the new Altar II, so I cannot comment on how it actually feels, but based on the photos and specifications,…
If you have been reading the news in the last couple of months, probably you saw what is happening regarding the RAMmageddon, with memory prices going up given the shortage caused because the AI companies are buying massive loads of them. Trying to shield the PC Market from this shortage, Samsung Electronics has decided to…
Apple has officially released iOS 27, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence, refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, and performance improvements. The company has also launched iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and tvOS 27. iOS 27: New Features and Compatibility The visual changes in iOS 27 are evolutionary rather than a…
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, I stopped by the Epomaker booth to check out four of the company’s latest keyboards. The lineup shows how far mechanical keyboards have moved beyond switches and RGB, with Epomaker experimenting with TMR magnetic sensing, modular layouts, integrated displays, and retro-inspired designs. Top: Epomaker Glyph, Left: Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR,…
