Sony cancels Xperia 10 VI's promised Android 17 upgrade
The storage configuration is to blame, Sony says. Four years of security maintenance remain, but the original operating-system pledge no longer holds.
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Windows 11 update can block Smart App Control from being turned back on
Microsoft has published a targeted workaround. Systems where the protection is already enabled remain unaffected, and 24H2 Home and Pro users face a separate support deadline.
Xbox Nano puts a rechargeable $50 controller in a smaller shell
Microsoft’s compact pad retains the standard inputs and supports consoles, PCs and mobile devices. US availability is listed for November 4; Italian pricing needs a local check.
NVIDIA Broadcast 2.3 brings its effects to saved recordings
Offline processing joins live camera and microphone effects, while 4K upscaling and frame generation carry higher GPU requirements than the base app.
Memtest86+ 9 adds Arm support and new ways to expose memory faults
The free diagnostic gains ARM64 support on compatible firmware, memory-bus stress testing and USB reports. A clean run still has specific limits.
iPhone Duo preorders open at €2,369 in Italy, with Siri AI absent at launch
Apple’s folding phone reaches stores on October 23. Italian buyers can order four storage configurations, but the EU launch excludes the new assistant.
Sony’s $5,899 Walkman returns the spotlight to dedicated music players
Three new models put premium audio hardware back on the agenda, while a streaming-battery footnote needs clarification.
Bose's USB-C earbuds trade a charging case for an occupied port
The $99 wired earbuds draw power from the connected device and offer noise cancellation. Their appeal depends on which part of portable listening you want to simplify.
Fujifilm’s instax SQUARE 2 makes color a decision before the shutter
Physical Warm and Cool filters change the exposure itself. Three focusing ranges and the cost of film matter as much as the camera’s new look.