Essentially, the 25 g Hati-R Pro 8K is a slightly smaller Hati-R 8K. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Huano switches for the main buttons, the Hati-R Pro 8K is exclusively designed for fingertip grip, supports 8000 Hz wireless polling, and can be configured through a web driver.

Recently, Amazon confirmed that filming had wrapped on Fallout Season 2. Now, barely a week later, the first teaser trailer for season 2 has dropped, and Amazon has renewed the series for a third season. 

As reported by Hollywood-focused news outlet, Variety, Fallout has amassed over 100 million viewers since the first season released. That ranks the show in Amazon's top three ever and as a result, it is now amongst Amazon's top priorities for the Prime streaming service.

#Fallout Season 2 teaser – (1 of 2)

Premiers December 2025!#falloutonprime @falloutonprime pic.twitter.com/7ZXITAuQax

— Fallout News (@FO4News) May 13, 2025

Amazon has quickly begun putting together Fallout's second season, releasing a teaser trailer and confirming a December 2025 premiere date. The previous season spent one year in editing before airing, but with the show now being a priority, it is beginning post-production immediately.

Recent comments from one of the Fallout series stars, Aaron Moten, point to a six-season plan for Fallout. Amazon clearly has faith in the show, having renewed it for Season 3 well ahead of Season 2's release. Now we just have to see if the show can maintain viewership.

KitGuru Says: As much as I enjoy HBO's The Last of Us, the Fallout series surprised fans in all the right ways and feels like the superior show to me. Are you looking forward to the next season of Fallout? 

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FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer game, is coming out next month. Ahead of the launch, Remedy has now announced plans for a public playtest, but you'll need to sign up to participate.

While this is a public playtest, it is not an open playtest. Those interested in trying Remedy's co-op shooter, set in Control's Oldest House, will need to sign up now and wait for an invite to participate. The playtest will take place between the 15th of May and the 19th of May, giving players just one weekend to put the game to the test ahead of its June 17th launch.

FBC: Firebreak will see teams of three FBC employees taking down threats throughout The Oldest House, armed with various inventive weapon types, as shown in a previous gameplay trailer.

The game will be launching on Steam and the Epic Games Store, a notable change from Alan Wake 2, which has remained an Epic Games Store exclusive since launch. The game will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Better yet, Remedy will be adding the game to both PlayStation Plus Premium and Xbox Game Pass (PC Game Pass included), on day-one.

KitGuru Says: Are you interested in FBC: Firebreak? Will you be grabbing it via Game Pass / PS+, or will you be buying it?

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Shift Up teased plans for a PC version of Stellar Blade last year. Now, after months of development, the game is finally coming to PC, complete with a new boss battle, alongside support for all of the PC-specific features you would expect. 

PlayStation Studios will be publishing the PC version of Stellar Blade. The new trailer showcases the PC build in action:

The trailer was initially published early on the PlayStation YouTube channel but was later taken down. The video above is a mirror.

PC gamers can expect 25 new costumes and a new boss battle in the launch version of the game. That same content will be available on PS5 as well, but it is included with the PC version of the game at launch. The PC version also sports higher resolution textures, support for ultrawide resolution displays, upscaling features like DLSS 4 and FSR 3, an unlocked frame rate and keyboard/mouse support. Shift Up has also made an effort to optimise the game for handheld PC systems like the Steam Deck.

Stellar Blade will release on Steam and the Epic Games Store on the 11th of June.

KitGuru Says: Will you be picking up Stellar Blade now that it is finally coming to PC? 

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Apple's research into future technology usage has led to an ALS patient controlling an Apple Vision Pro with their mind, using an implant.


While Apple products can be controlled by many different means, including touch and voice, Apple is keen to work on new interface types. One of those under development is using a person's thoughts to control a device.

In a profile of Apple's work in the field, the Wall Street Journal profiled on Tuesday about its explorations in the field with startup Synchron. While Apple provides devices that could be controlled, Synchron creates the Stentrode implant that works as a brain computer interface.


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Millions of users replaced their aging early pandemic iPad in early 2025, fueling a sales rebound amplified by tariff fears and fresh hardware upgrades.


The tablet market saw renewed energy in the first quarter as consumers upgraded devices bought during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns. With many of those iPads reaching the end of their typical lifecycle, Apple's growth came from a wave of replacements.

A temporary surge in imports, triggered by uncertainty over new U.S. tariffs, added to the momentum.


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Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 on May 15, Apple has once more unveiled a slew of new features coming to iOS 19, macOS 16, and visionOS 3.


While Apple never reveals anything else about its next operating systems until each year's WWDC, it now regularly makes an exception for accessibility options. As it did with eye tracking in iOS 18 to let users control their iPhones and Macs, it's now bringing new accessibility features to all of its devices.

"At Apple, accessibility is part of our DNA," Tim Cook said in a statement. "Making technology for everyone is a priority for all of us, and we're proud of the innovations we're sharing this year."


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Rockstar recently announced that GTA 6 has been delayed. The new release date is now set for May 26th 2026 and while this has been good for several games releasing this year, titles that had been internally delayed to Spring 2026 are now in a tricky spot.

According to Bloomberg's games industry expert, Jason Schreier, the GTA 6 delay has been good for a number of titles releasing this year, including The Outer Worlds 2, Ghost of Yotei, Marathon, Battlefield and the next COD game. However, at least one big multiplayer project has now found itself in a tricky position, as it had delayed to Spring 2026 to avoid GTA 6 and now risks releasing right alongside it.

The report also claims that there is ‘no guarantee' that GTA 6 does not get delayed again, so a second delay for this particular project could prove catastrophic for keeping within budget, thus raising the amount of sales required to achieve profit. Achieving even higher sales while being in the vicinity of GTA 6 will prove a tricky task for a smaller IP.

There are also developers hoping for clarification on the release of GTA Online. While GTA 6 Story Mode has been confirmed for May 26th 2026, the next iteration of GTA Online has not been confirmed for the same date. With GTA 5, Rockstar rolled out GTA Online separately from the single-player game. If the same thing happens with GTA 6, publishers will have two major release dates to watch out for, as GTA Online has proven to be one of the most popular live multiplayer games on the market.

KitGuru Says: Do you think GTA 6 will be delayed again? We did see two delays for Red Dead 2, so it wouldn't exactly be a first for Rockstar. 

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Back at CES 2025 we saw the brand new Omen Max 16 gaming laptop, with its reverse fan exhaust feature and futuristic design capturing our attention. Fast forward to now and we’ve had some hands on time with this gaming beast and put the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 through their paces. Will this high end laptop be able to keep itself cool enough to fully utilise the performance on offer? That’s what we'll find out in today's review.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:38 Pricing
01:10 The Design and RGB
02:05 The Keyboard and Trackpad
02:20 Build Quality
02:49 The Specifications
03:50 The Display
04:27 Battery / ports / connectors
04:53 Spec thoughts
05:56 How good is the screen?
06:25 Webcam
06:35 Running out of storage
07:03 Battery Life / Charger
07:40 Gaming Performance
08:05 Assassins Creed Shadows
08:18 Cyberpunk 2077
08:47 F1 2024
09:14 Forza Horizon 5
09:27 Oblivion Remastered
09:51 Black Myth Wukong
10:04 Gaming Performance Thoughts
10:25 Thermals / Power Modes
11:42 Noise and Sound Test
12:00 Reverse Fan (cleaning mode)
12:23 Modes
12:50 Should you buy it? Who Is It For?

Specifications:

• Processor – Intel® Core Ultra 9 275HX
• Memory – 32 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 16 GB)
• Graphics – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• Ports –
  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate
  • 2 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate
  • 1 AC smart pin
  • 1 HDMI 2.1
  • 1 headphone/microphone combo
  • 1 RJ-45 Network Port
• Wireless – Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.4 wireless card
• Weight – 68 kg
• Keyboard – Full-size, per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
• Battery type – 6-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
• Power supply type – 330 W AC power adapter

The core specs are confirmed in the following CPU-Z and GPU-Z screenshots:

I tested gaming performance on the OMEN Max 16 at both its native 2560×1600 resolution and also at 1920×1080. The latter unsurprisingly yielded higher framerate and was a better fit for the 240hz refresh rate panel. Performance varied from title to title by quite some margin, as can be seen in the screenshots below. For full details of all titles we tested, check out our full video review on YouTube.

Black Myth: Wukong (2560×1600)

F1 24 (2560×1600)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (1920×1080)

Cyberpunk 2077 (1920×1080)

Closing Thoughts

The Omen Max 16 is a great looking laptop, the model we were sent for the review is finished in a stunning white ceramic coating that certainly catches the eye. The finish is further accentuated by the great RGB implementation across the keyboard and underglow strip.

However, when we look at performance, it is plagued by the usual thermal issues that arise when manufacturers cram power hungry parts in to thin chassis. When using the ‘Unleashed' power profile found in the Omen Gaming Hub software, the Core Ultra 275HX very quickly hits its thermal limits and in turn throttles power usage, which results in substantial dips in performance core clock speeds and performance.

The 1TB SSD also disappointed when considering the £2999 price point. Game install sizes have grown year on year and we think 1TB just isn't enough for a premium gaming machine in 2025. The screen is a saving grace though – it's gorgeous, producing vibrant, crisp and smooth visuals which will satisfy even the most demanding pixel peepers.

For details of power usage, noise and temperatures check out our full video review on YouTube.

You can buy the OMEN Max 16 for £2999 directly from HP HERE.

Pros:

• Svelte design.
• Latest generation Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU.
• Decent 1080p gaming performance.
• Gorgeous screen.

Cons:

• Suffers from CPU thermal throttling when under heavy workloads.
• Expensive.
• Poor battery life.
• Only 1TB of SSD storage.

KitGuru says: The OMEN Max 16 is a beautiful laptop sadly hampered by poor thermal performance when under load.

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The latest WD_Black SSD has arrived. The new WD_Black SN8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD utilises cutting-edge technology to deliver speeds up to 14,900MB/s, making it one of the fastest current-gen SSDs on the market.

The WD_Black SN8100 utilises advanced Sandisk BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND technology to achieve top tier performance in the consumer SSD segment. The specs include sequential read speeds of up to 14,900MB/s, write speeds up to 14,000MB/s and random read performance of up to 2.3M IOPS. With up to 8TB capacity, this SSD is also perfect for storing high-quality 4K content and AI applications.

Speaking on the new drive, Eric Spanneut, vice president of devices for Sandisk, said: “Whether it’s for high-level gaming, professional content creation or AI applications, high-performance users now have a PCIe Gen 5.0 storage solution that matches speed with power efficiency to help them build the ultimate gaming rig or best-in-class workstation, enabling them to play and create with next-level performance and reliability”.

The new SSD is rated for up to 2,400 Terabytes Written (TBW) and will be available worldwide starting at £149.99 for the 1TB, moving up to £226.99 for the 2TB and £415.99 for the 4TB model. The 8TB version will be released later in the year and does not yet have a price tag. If you want a version of the SSD with a heatsink, you'll have to spend a little extra, with the 1TB version costing £166.99, the 2TB costing £244.99 and the 4TB costing £432.99.

KitGuru Says: The new WD_Black SN8100 SSD looks to deliver premium performance. It will be interesting to see them put to the test in the coming weeks. 

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DeepCool is getting ahead of the Computex rush with the unveiling of its new CH690 Digital chassis. This is DeepCool's next-generation PC case, combining high-performance airflow, real-time system monitoring and pleasing aesthetics for new professional and gaming builds.

The CH690 Digital features an integrated digital display that provides instant access to system statistics, including CPU, GPU, and PSU temperature (°C/°F), power consumption, usage, and frequency. With switchable modes, users can effortlessly monitor fan speeds and system performance.

The CH690 Digital also supports extensive cooling configurations, including liquid-cooling radiators up to 420mm long in the roof, a 280mm radiator on the side, and a 360mm radiator within the PSU shroud. The PSU shroud is made of mesh, so your radiator won't be starved for airflow. The case accommodates 450mm GPUs, 180mm PSUs, and CPU air coolers up to 182mm, making it ideal for high-end builds.

If you feel like you need some more airflow, the rear panel can be swapped out with a mesh panel and fan bracket. For the front I/O panel, users get USB 3.0, USB Type-C and an audio jack.

The CH690 Digital will be available starting this month in black or white colour options. Prices start at €99.99 for the black version, going up to €109.99 for the white version.

KitGuru Says: We look forward to getting a closer look at this case. Are any of you currently shopping around for a new build? Are you considering a case like the CH690 Digital?

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Ever since Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2, one of the system’s many talking points has surrounded its use of a new Game-Key Card system which includes no data on the cartridge itself. Thanks to a recent leak, we have a greater idea of exactly how these cards will function – and it’s slightly better than expected.

As part of a recent leak at Arc System Works, a bunch of small and ancillary details have been revealed for Switch 2.

With regards to the Game-Key Cards, the leak claims that these 0GB cartridges should (hopefully) be usable no matter where in the world you are.

This is due to the fact that instead of downloading the game from the eShop, these Game-Key Cards can access a dedicated server which is independent of Nintendo’s digital store.

Though yet to be confirmed, this could allow for faster download speeds as well as a greater level of long-term support – assuming Nintendo chooses to keep these servers up beyond the life-cycle of the eShop itself.

While still a rather controversial addition, Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards are perhaps slightly less egregious than previously thought. It’s just a shame that developers/publishers have very few options when it comes to printing physical Switch 2 games.

KitGuru says: What are your thoughts on Game-Key Cards? Should they cost less than actual physical games? Let us know down below.

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Nightdive Studios is easily one of the most trusted remastering/porting houses around, with the team having worked on all sorts from DOOM to Quake; Turok and of course the System Shock remake. With so many successes under their belt, the team have revealed just how in-demand they currently are.

In an interview conducted by RPGSite, Nightdive Studios’ founder and CEO Stephen Kick spoke on a great deal of topics – ranging from their current projects; to their ownership under Atari and how they go about remastering games.

In discussing their increased success and cache within the industry, Kick was asked “Has it now reached a point where there are more people who want you to bring their games to modern platforms than you have time to do so?” to which he stated:

“Oh, absolutely. We've had that problem for quite a while now, actually. I'd say that probably around the time of DOOM 64 [2020], once we did that title, it was like, we could no longer afford to go out and find games.”

They continued, “It was more like, how are we going to handle the influx of people coming to us and asking us to do their game? So the whole thing kind of flipped on us where we weren't looking for work. We were looking for people to come and work for us to do more games. It's been like that ever since and it's great.”

With a team of just 40 developers (as of 2022), Nightdive has seemingly managed to succeed in a time and place where so many studios are under-performing or worse.

Of course, the studio is working with many popular and recognizable IPs, but even so, they could not have gotten there without proving their worth. It will be interesting to see how Nightdive expands and improves further over time.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Nightdive’s work? Which porting studio do you trust the most? What would you like to see the team remake next? Let us know down below.

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The discovery of UEFI ransomware in the ecosystem ruined a lot of people's happiness.  The ability to infect your motherboard's UEFI is an utter nightmare as the malware not only loads every…

While we’ve yet to get a brand new console NieR game since 2017’s Automata, the IP has not been dormant, with countless games crossing over with Square Enix’s burgeoning franchise. Following on from the likes of Stellar Blade; Soul Calibur; Granblue Fantasy; Gravity Rush and many more, series favourites 2B and A2 are now coming to The First Descendant.

During their PAX East panel, the team at Nexon Games officially detailed many of the changes and additions coming with Season 3 of The First descendant.

Alongside new areas; a hover bike; social space; weapon categories and more, Season 3 will cross over with NieR: Automata, in what is the game’s first collaboration.

Said to be offering cosmetic items, the crossover has only had sparring details revealed, with producer Beomjun Lee stating during the panel “the collaboration will focus on decorations, as we are in the process of solidifying the substance of our game, we decided to invest more in the content of Season 3 rather than other content related to the NieR: Automata collaboration.”

In what is perhaps an attempt to bolster eyes on The First Descendant (which has struggled to remain relevant past its initial launch), the crossover will also include a damaged version of 2B’s skin, which according to Lee will feature “no skirt, with other motions and decorations as well.”

Further details on the crossover will arrive at some point “soon” alongside an official trailer. The full list of changes and additions coming with Season 3 can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Season 3’s content? Are you content with it? How many more NieR collabs do you think there’ll be before we finally get a new entry in the series? Let us know down below.

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In the month following the official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we’ve gotten a drip feed of new details surrounding the upcoming system. While far from a game changer, the Switch 2 is set to include a much-welcome battery preservation feature – similar to that seen on other mobile devices.

Taking to their recently-released Nintendo Today app, the Switch maker offered a small titbit of new information on one of the Switch 2’s features. Listed as ‘Battery Charging Settings’, this feature allows you to choose to limit the device’s charging to 90% capacity in efforts to extend the system’s battery life over the long-term.

While certainly an appreciated feature, there remains concerns around the Switch 2’s total battery life even at 100% capacity – with the system stated to last between 2-6.5 hours.

For context, the original Nintendo Switch had a battery life of between 2.5-6.5 hours. This was then boosted to 4.5-9 hours with the refreshed base model as well as the OLED variant; marking a notable improvement over the original model and even more so the upcoming Switch 2.

As with the OG Switch, it’s possible that Nintendo might release a refreshed model with a more efficient chip leading to improved battery life. Until then however, if you are primarily a handheld player, you might want to keep this option disabled.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this new feature? How useful will it be for you? Do you play Switch 1 more in handheld or TV mode? Let us know down below.

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Apple moved Mail settings to a new location in iPadOS 18. Here's how to add, remove, and configure accounts in Mail.


iOS and iPadOS used to have a top-level Settings group simply called Mail. From here, you used to be able to add, remove, and change settings for all your Mail accounts.

In iPadOS 18, Apple has moved those Settings to the very bottom of the Settings list under a row simply called Apps.


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KinHanK's 18-inch 4K monitor delivers outstanding video clarity and convenience for the price, but the audio performance leaves room for improvement.


When desk space is tight, it can be challenging to find a monitor that fits without overwhelming your setup. However, it's just as important to ensure that a potential monitor can deliver on visuals and experience.

With an 18.4-inch display, the KinHanK K18G offers a middle ground between bulky desktop monitors and ultra-portable screens. KinHanK has made Android TV boxes, monitors, and gaming devices since 2021.


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The ampersand seems to be a bit of a problem for the iOS Messages app, as the application can't transcribe voice and send messages of popular names containing the character.


There have been some interesting, and sometimes unfortunate, bugs with Apple's Messages and text-to-speech functions. The latest is a bit odd, but mostly affects names with a specific special character.

Some users may face difficulties stating names of specific brands, such as Ben & Jerry's, Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co., and so on, via Messages. Users who've tried to send voice messages with such brand names and phrases say their messages won't go through at all. The voice message will appear on the sender's phone, but not on the recipient's device.


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Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which gives existing Apple Card holders 6% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.


With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $30 in immediate cash back on qualifying purchases of up to $500. The new promotional offer is valid from May 12 through June 15, 2025, and covers purchases made through all of Nike's official platforms.

Purchases made through Nike.com, Swoosh.com, and through Nike's mobile and SNKRS apps are all eligible for the promotion, as are purchases made in person at Nike locations. The 6% cash back promotion applies only to purchases made by existing Apple Card owners using Apple Pay.


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The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support with the release of iOS 19, and users are already being encouraged to update ahead of the discontinuation.


The iPhone maker's move doesn't come as much of a surprise, however, as references to the change were discovered back in March 2025. Specifically, the third developer beta of iOS 18.4 contained text strings that effectively urged users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.

Though it was buried within the operating system, the text would've informed users of the need to "update now to avoid interruptions," as support for the older Apple Home architecture was going to "end soon."


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The phone calls between the President and the country's most lucrative tech company's CEO have become regular, though it isn't clear what they accomplish beyond keeping Apple on the nice list.


The economically catastrophic and seemingly random tariff wars reached a new milestone on Monday as the Trump administration announced a new tariff deal with China. While Apple was exempt from much of the tariffs for now, it was still set to take a $900 million hit in the June quarter — which now may have been lessened.

According to a report from CNBC, President Trump said he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook on the phone after announcing the changes to the tariffs in China. He didn't share details of the conversation, only that Cook will "even up his numbers."


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Samsung's Galaxy S25 range of flagship phones is now complete, thanks to the addition of the new, svelte Galaxy S25 Edge handset. Its 5.8mm-thick titanium main frame is bound to elicit some "oohs" and "aahs" from smartphone lovers worldwide, especially those drooling over the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The Edge (phone, not the U2 guitarist)

Apple's next progression in artificial intelligence could be hardware-centric, with the latest leak saying that it will be used to manage the battery life of the iPhone.


According to sources of Bloomberg on Monday, Apple is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence feature in iOS 19. That feature will be an update to the battery management system of iOS to work based on a user's usage habits.

The proposed system will monitor the way that the user actually uses the iPhone, and use that as a basis for power management decisions. This can include making setting or configuration changes to conserve energy at certain times.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple's iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates fix more than 30 operating system vulnerabilities, including the first documented for the C1 modem. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.


On Monday, after a series of developer betas and a release candidate build, Apple finally launched iOS 18.5 to the general public. Though the update contains quality-of-life improvements for the Mail and Settings apps, along with a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, the software also patches multiple vulnerabilities.

While previous iOS updates, such as iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4.1, patched actively exploited vulnerabilities, this is not the case with iOS 18.5. Still, Monday's software update addresses core security issues related to different aspects of the iPhone operating system.


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Apple released new security updates Monday for macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and iPadOS 17, continuing its support for older devices with critical patches aimed at resolving vulnerabilities.


The updates — macOS Ventura 13.7.6 (22H625), macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 (23H626), and iPadOS 17.7.7 — rolled out on May 12. While newer devices have already moved on to macOS Sequoia and iPadOS 18, these updates focus on users still running earlier versions due to hardware compatibility or enterprise support policies.

Apple's macOS Ventura remains available for Intel Macs such as the 2017 iMac and 2018 Mac mini, while Sonoma supports a broader range of Apple Silicon devices in addition to late-model Intel systems. The iPadOS 17.7.7 update is available for devices like the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.


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Amazon's $100 off M3 iPad Air deal delivers the lowest price we've seen on the 2025 release.


You can snap up the discounted $499 price on the M3 iPad Air 11-inch with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage in your choice of all four colorways.

Buy for $499


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Apple has officially released iOS 18.5. We walk through Satellite Connectivity, changes to Mail, a new wallpaper, and more!


This update is relatively minor as Apple has shifted its focus to iOS 19, set to release in beta in June. Still, there are a number of new features and updates to highlight for.

The update comes roughly six weeks following the release of iOS 18.4. That update had several other enhancements to Apple Intelligence, CarPlay, and more.


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Apple has released the update for iOS 18.5 to the public, with the newly issued operating system's relatively few changes including alterations to Mail and iPhone 13 carrier-provided satellite functionality.


Following another round of developer betas that included four betas and a release candidate, Apple has finally brought out its latest iteration of iOS. The release is build number 22F76m, one up from the 22F75 build number of the RC build from May 6.



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Apple Vision Pro users will have a much easier time finding spatial and 3D content thanks to a new tab in the Apple TV app in visionOS 2.5, which is now available.


The latest cycle of Apple operating system releases is here, and they're quite devoid of user-facing features. At the least, Apple Vision Pro users got one beneficial upgrade.

Apple's Immersive Video has always existed in the Apple TV app as a kind of list, but it wasn't fastened to a specific part of the app. Users would either have to search for them, or hope it showed up in the top highlights.


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Apple has just rolled out tvOS 18.5, and as anticipated, it's another standard minor update focused on quality-of-life upgrades.


Unlike Apple's other operating systems, tvOS doesn't tend to get many feature updates between major releases. Most of the updates to tvOS focus on improving stability and addressing any bugs that have popped up.

It seems like tvOS 18.5 was one of those updates. While not exciting, updates like these are crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the devices and ensuring that new features introduced in previous versions operate at their best.


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It's time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just released watchOS 11.5 to the public.


As is often the case, the recent watchOS update was rather uneventful and has not introduced any new features. While it may not be the most exciting sort of update, such updates are essential for ensuring that previously added features continue to function correctly.

In watchOS 11.4, Apple introduced a new "Break Through Silent Mode" alarm option in Sound & Haptics. Switching this feature on means that sound and haptics will play regardless of whether or not Silent Mode is engaged.


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The new macOS Sequoia 15.5 is now publicly available, but significant new features are being held back for WWDC and the announcement of macOS 16.


After the regular round of beta testing, macOS Sequoia 15.5 is now rolling out worldwide. As of now, it is the system that will ship on new Mac, and as ever, it is recommended to upgrade to it — after a few days.

This release of macOS is chiefly focused on bug fixes and improving performance, but any macOS update is major. So while the bug fixes, the better performance, and also further security, are all reasons to update, wait until it's been out for a little while.


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It's a classic late-cycle update, with iPadOS 18.5 releasing with a new notification for Screen Time and a new modal for making Apple TV purchases on third-party devices.


Apple should have been refining new Apple Intelligence features with iPadOS 18.5, but since the new contextual AI was delayed, there's not much here. The new update includes bug fixes and a couple of other tiny changes that are also a part of iOS 18.5.

The release notes specifically call out the new Pride Harmony wallpaper, a Screen Time feature, and an Apple TV app update. There is nothing specific for iPadOS in the release.


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A new food documentary is being made for Apple TV+, with "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" executive produced by chef Gordon Ramsay.


The Michelin Stars are one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant can receive. An eight-part documentary series for Apple TV+ will show what elite chefs go through to secure the accolade.

"Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" will offer a glimpse into the intensive world of fine dining. With exclusive access to the Michelin Guide across a year, the documentary will follow the journey of some of the high-level chefs working at restaurants around the world.


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Apple is getting ahead of the back-to-school rush with a trio of creepy, college-themed ads aimed at students — just in time for graduation season.


It's May, which means graduation parties are on the horizon and college prep is in full swing. As anticipated, Apple is pitching to students and parents by showcasing how Macs can ease the academic grind with a new "Mac to School" ad campaign.

All three ads put students in "spooky" situations, such as transferring large files between computers, not being near your phone, and needing to snag key points from nigh-unmanageable notes.


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Investment firm Morgan Stanley says that the ever-increasing growth of Apple's Services could be over, as search and AI are either a threat — or a boon.


After Apple's Eddy Cue spoke in court about Google search and the future of the iPhone, all reporting focused on the latter. But analysts at Morgan Stanley suggest that Cue was really very deliberately aiming to help keep the deal with Google going.

According to a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, the supposition is that Cue intentionally raised the claim that the number of searches via Safari and Google had dropped. He also specifically revealed that Apple was talking with alternative partners such as Perplexity.


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Nowadays, there is no telling if or when your favourite show might get cancelled. Fallout fans may be able to shed that concern though, as one lead actor has confirmed a plan for around five or six seasons. 

Aaron Moten, who plays Maximus in the Fallout TV series, recently spoke at Comic Con Liverpool (via Eurogamer), saying that when he signed on to do the show, he was given an estimate of around five or six seasons, adding that the show creators always aimed to take their time with character development and arcs.

“When I signed on to do the series, we would have a starting point, and they gave me the end point. That endpoint hasn't changed, but it is season five, season six, type of endpoint. We've always known that we're going to take our time with the development of the characters.”

Of course, it is worth pointing out that many shows begin with a multi-season plan, but that doesn't always save them from cancellation. As an example, Netflix's Witcher series was originally going to continue for more seasons, but as popularity dropped after season 2, Netflix made the decision to wrap things up with the fourth season.

Recently, the stars of the Fallout series confirmed that filming had finished up on the second season. The first season spent a year in editing before release, so we could be looking at a similar timeline for the next season.

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There are already rumours going around that Liberty City will appear in Grand Theft Auto 6. However, it turns out Rockstar may have something bigger planned, as rumours claim that a new version of GTA 4 will be releasing. 

According to long-time Rockstar leaker, Tez2, Rockstar has been working on a new version of GTA 4 for a year already. This new port of the game for modern consoles is cited as the reason behind Take-Two's decision to issue a DMCA takedown notice against the Liberty City revival project, a fan-led effort to bring the Liberty City map into GTA 5.

It is claimed that the new GTA 4 port will come out next year. However, that timing could be up in the air now, as Rockstar recently confirmed that GTA 6 will be coming out in May 2026.

It is also claimed that a port of Max Payne 3 will also be coming out once development on GTA 4 has wrapped up. This is all said to be part of Rockstar's effort to make its back-catalogue titles playable on modern consoles, which began with the GTA Definitive Edition trilogy, followed by the release of Red Dead Redemption for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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KitGuru Says: This is being labelled as a port, so don't expect a major graphical overhaul. It should be similar in scope to the recent re-release of Red Dead Redemption 1. 

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Nvidia's driver-level frame generation technology, Smooth Motion, is expanding its compatibility. Before, this technology was limited to DirectX 11 and 12 APIs, but a new update has extended support to games using the Vulkan API. 

Driver-level frame generation can be particularly useful for older or unmaintained games, often run via emulation. With the addition of Vulkan support, Nvidia graphics users can now force Smooth Motion frames into console emulators, and naturally, the addition of Vulkan support also extends the number of PC games that can benefit from this technology. However, Smooth Motion is currently only supported on RTX 50 series GPUs, although support for RTX 40 graphics cards is expected in the future.

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Users on Reddit have stated that emulators such as Cemu (Wii U), RPCS3 (PS3), and even some PS4 emulators can now benefit from Smooth Motion with Vulkan support. While this adds a potentially useful application for RTX 50 series owners, the broader utility of Smooth Motion depends on Nvidia expanding compatibility to previous RTX generations in future driver updates.

To activate Smooth Motion, you can go to the Nvidia App and select the game where you want to enable it in Graphics > Program settings. Search for the setting under “Driver Settings”, and switch Smooth Motion to “on”. Alternatively, you can activate Smooth Motion by setting the environment variable NVPRESENT_ENABLE_SMOOTH_MOTION=1.

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