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NVIDIA on October 16, 2026, announced that RTX Spark laptops are available globally from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI, with prices starting at $2,599 and software support at launch spanning local AI agents, creative applications and major games. The systems are sold through the manufacturers’ websites and major retailers, with more systems to follow, and pricing and configurations differ by region. The launch lineup comprises the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook Ultra and OmniBook X 14, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, and MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ and Prestige N16. NVIDIA is also offering a limited-time promotion to new Perplexity users. NVIDIA’s RTX Spark product page lists retailers including Amazon, Ant Online, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy and Costco, along with October 16 launch events featuring live demonstrations in Taipei, Seoul, Beijing, Istanbul, San Francisco and Berlin. “RTX Spark brings the power of NVIDIA AI, RTX graphics and CUDA together with Microsoft Windows in one PC for creating, gaming and running personal AI agents,” NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang said in the announcement.

It's almost iPhone Duo day, folks. Announced in September after years of rumors, Apple's first-ever foldable phone is now available for preorder ahead of its Oct. 23 release (though you probably won't get it that soon). The iPhone Duo features a passport-style design with a nano-texture inner display, a hidden selfie camera, a blazing-fast A20 Pro chip, and a hinge with a flexible graphite pipe inside — its secret to effective cooling. Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with the Duo at Apple Park last month and said it "works amazingly well. "If you have any questions before preordering the iPhone Duo, we're got all the answers. As low as $799 with eligible trade-in and wireless plan

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Oris is busy refining its core collections, and last year it updated the ProPilot Date series. Now, the Hölstein-based brand applies the same touches to the ProPilot Calibre 111, one of its distinctive models. First introduced in the mid-2010s, this watch stands apart from the more accessible ProPilot Date series with its manually wound manufacture movement. The new version is a refresh that aligns the design with the collection’s latest developments. The stainless steel case of the 2026 ProPilot Calibre 111 measures 43mm in diameter (1mm less compared with the earlier ProPilot Calibre 111), 13.2mm thick, and 51mm lug-to-lug. The bezel, with angled fluting inspired by the turbines, remains a characteristic element, alongside the oversized screw-down crown. The domed sapphire crystal features an anti-reflective coating on the inside. A screwed stainless steel caseback with a sapphire window reveals the movement. Water resistance remains 100m.

Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa discussed AI's potential impact on the market in a recent company report.

When it comes to nails, many of us are creatures of habit. Every two weeks, I head to my appointment where my manicurist, knowing the drill, asks: “Your usual micro French?” This week, though, I’m about to surprise her by switching things up. Inspired by stars like Sienna Spiro and Cynthia Erivo, I’m trying “horizontal” French tips.@nailsbymeiNot to be confused with the “deep” French tip, which is similarly chunky and ’90s-inspired but traces a subtle curve, horizontal French tips are painted straight across the nail for a sharper, more graphic finish. New York-based nail artist Mei Kawajiri, aka Nails by Mei, took to Instagram this week to share her latest work on singer Sienna Spiro: a set of horizontal gold chrome French tips, further enhanced with gems at the base of each nail. Nail artist Lizzy Trow (@_citre on Instagram) has been creating plenty of these looks for clients recently, and believes the go-big-or-go-home manicure is trending because it gives the classic French a bold, retro spin. “It’s such an interesting take on the classic French manicure because of how the line goes straight across rather than following the nail curve,” says Trow.

Apple has announced its fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, adding conversational search, hands-free voice control and hardware AV1 decoding. The streaming device costs £299 in the UK, with pre-orders open ahead […]

Owen Whaley has repeated Creature From the Black Lagoon V16 in Upper Chaos, Colorado. The send of Daniel Woods’s 2016 testpiece adds to Whaley’s list of hard sends, which already includes two V16s: Sosa and Grand Illusion. Whaley first visited Colorado in July for some alpine bouldering, and discovered that Creature From the Black Lagoon “was great to climb on in the summer,” as Whaley said on 8a.nu, “because the holds aren’t that sharp.”

Electronic drivetrains dominated the headlines a few years ago, but resistance to new technology and ever-increasing prices have driven demand for simple, effective mechanical groupsets. Neil spent a rigorous test period with Shimano’s new Deore system to see whether it can really compete with other modern groupsets. Find his full video and written reviews below… In June of this year, Shimano introduced its new mechanical Deore and XT groupsets, bringing much of the technology found in its latest wireless Di2 systems to more affordable, cable-actuated drivetrains. I’ve been riding the new Deore group extensively over the last several months, putting it through demanding conditions, including a week on the Colorado Trail, plenty of singletrack, and some very wet, muddy riding.

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Immersing you deeper and beyond your club into the wider football world has been at the heart of FM27’s development. Beyond the showcase of what’s new in FM27, there are many more upgrades that elevate your career alongside some further quality of life changes. The 2D Match Engine has been enhanced to refine your view from the digital dugout, while the In-Game Editor (IGE) has been reformatted to give you more power and control when customising your save. That’s not all. Further upgrades to advice, the interface, interaction, data, competitions and the database add depth, invite discovery and give you more tools to dominate your rivals from day one. Wishlist Football Manager 27 now and get notified when it's time to play.

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