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+1 source·4 November 2026 · 09:08 UTC

Bethesda names 'The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel' in 40th-anniversary teaser as Schreier says game 'still more than 2 years away'; no release date or platforms announced

The teaser, introduced by Todd Howard, shows a scroll emerging from desert sands, fueling speculation of a Hammerfell setting, though Bethesda has not confirmed it. The game is built on Creation Engine 3 and internal builds are reportedly playable, with the studio confirming Sentinel as its primary development focus.

·4 November 2026 · 09:08 UTC

Meta ends OS updates for Quest 2 and Quest Pro; final version 2.13 arrives March 2027, security support lasts until December 2027

Existing games and apps remain accessible, and multiplayer with Quest 3 and Quest 3S continues. Developers must verify compatibility and give 180 days' notice before discontinuing apps, as new app submissions stop in December 2027.

+1 source·4 November 2026 · 09:08 UTC

iPhone 18 rumored for early next year with bigger battery, A20 chip, 120Hz display, and price hike as leaks point to launch in first half of 2027

Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could get 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB, to support on-device AI integration with iOS 27. Apple's iPhone revenue hit $57.58 billion in Q4 2026, up 17% year-on-year, despite price hikes.

+1 source·4 November 2026 · 08:14 UTC

Stockal denies breach as investors allege unauthorized sale of Apple, Nvidia holdings; proceeds used to buy Zhibao shares without consent

Affected investor reported 10 holdings, including 150 Apple and 400 Nvidia shares, sold for $335,768 on October 15; funds bought 3 lakh Zhibao shares. Borderless says 26 accounts accessed with valid credentials, 13 saw asset swaps, and no funds were withdrawn.

+1 source·4 November 2026 · 08:09 UTC

Porsche's new PCM infotainment system packs five times the computing power; redesigned interface with AI voice assistant rolls out across 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne

Oliver Seifert, Head of Infotainment & Connect, said the system combines modern system-on-chip architecture with Porsche Digital Interaction and an expanded digital ecosystem. The updated interface, first introduced in the Cayenne Electric, now extends to all four model lines.

+1 source·4 November 2026 · 08:09 UTC

Samsung Galaxy A38 battery capacity leaks, revealing a 6,000 mAh cell, 20% more than the A37; it would be the biggest battery ever in a Galaxy A phone sold in Europe

The A38 is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy A58 in March or April, with the A58's 45W charging confirmed via a CCC certification. However, the A38's battery is not expected to be silicon-carbon, and prices may rise closer to €500, following the A37's increase to €469.

·4 November 2026 · 07:41 UTC

ICICI Direct unveils 10 stock picks for Samvat 2083, from banking to defence; Kotak, Adani Ports, Zydus among top bets

The brokerage expects Kotak Mahindra Bank's margins to recover from recent lows, aided by surplus FCNR(B) liquidity deployment and a better retail mix. It also sees Adani Ports' Rs 600-crore order book, including a Rs 185-crore letter of intent from a data centre player, supporting growth.

·4 November 2026 · 07:41 UTC

Canva lays off 1,271 employees in restructure affecting 22% of workforce; severance includes MacBooks, LinkedIn Premium

Affected staff receive at least six months' salary and 12 months of healthcare, plus access to $10,000 grants from the Canva Collective Fund. Departing employees keep Slack and Gmail access until week's end, with applications for grants open until December 14.

+2 sources·4 November 2026 · 07:41 UTC

Union Cabinet to weigh Rs 2,800-crore capex scheme for lithium, nickel processing as India seeks to cut China's 90% grip on critical minerals

The proposed scheme would offer a 30% capital subsidy for four plants—two lithium (30 kt each) and two nickel (50 kt each)—with caps of Rs 500 crore and Rs 900 crore per beneficiary. India currently imports almost all its critical minerals, while China controls 90% of global processing.

·4 November 2026 · 06:44 UTC

Hero MotoCorp unveils Scrambler and Classic concepts at EICMA 2026; showcases Xpulse 450 and Harley-Davidson X350T alongside

The Scrambler draws on Hero's Dakar rally experience, while the Classic celebrates Indian craftsmanship. Hero has not revealed technical specs or production plans for either concept, leaving their future uncertain.

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4 November 2026 · 04:11 UTCHero MotoCorp reveals Xpulse 450 adventure motorcycle at EICMA, India launch expected in second half of 2027; Scrambler Concept also unveiled in Milan 4 November 2026 · 02:37 UTCHero MotoCorp unveils Vida UBX electric motorcycle and Xpulse 450 at EICMA 2026; Xpulse draws on Dakar Rally experience

·4 November 2026 · 06:44 UTC

TVS iQube debuts at EICMA 2026 with Android Auto on 7-inch touchscreen; same interface as cars, no size limitations

The Android Auto integration marks the first time the iQube's 7-inch touchscreen supports the feature, with the same interface as in cars. TVS has previously offered wireless Android Auto on the TVS X for India, and will extend it to the European market.

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4 November 2026 · 08:44 UTCTVS Orbiter makes European debut with removable batteries; 1.8 kWh and 3.1 kWh options offer 70 km and 105 km ranges 4 November 2026 · 03:39 UTCTVS Motor showcases four production-ready models at EICMA 2026; RTR 125 sports motorcycle features a liquid-cooled engine

·4 November 2026 · 06:38 UTC

Nintendo developers detail Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's orchestral soundtrack, using N64 samples and new music for cutscenes

Sound director Masato Ohashi said new compositions use shifts in pacing, with grander areas getting sweeping orchestral arrangements and simpler moments limited instrumentation. Producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi noted the music differs from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, having real power to guide players' emotions.

+1 source·4 November 2026 · 06:38 UTC

Microsoft unveils one-of-a-kind alligator-shaped Xbox Series X console, the X-Bite, for giveaway via sweepstakes; design and Florida theme spark GTA 6 speculation

The console, crafted by John Nolan Studio, features a custom controller with bite marks and Xbox-green eyes, and is the only one of its kind. The sweepstakes runs until November 10, with the winner notified on November 11, and the prize valued at $800.

+2 sources·4 November 2026 · 06:38 UTC

Fat Fender Garage unveils 800-horsepower 1956 Ford F-100 restomod at SEMA; 15,000-hour build features supercharged Coyote V8 and Mustang GT350 diffuser

The GT/FX rides on Fat Fender Garage's own FF1 Performance Coilover Chassis, designed to give the vintage truck handling like a modern supercar. The original grille is the only major exterior part left untouched, with a custom steel body and hand-fabricated wide arches reshaping the F-100's proportions.