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·8 September 2026 · 11:49 UTC

IFA Berlin 2026 closes with over 1,900 brands, AI everywhere, and major launches from Samsung, Dyson, LG, and more

Dyson unveiled 10 new products at its 'Dyson Unveiled' event, including first-ever health and beauty tech like a toothbrush. Midea's air conditioner uses spatial imaging to send custom cool air, while Miele launched the world's first dishwasher with camera technology and automatic dosing.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 07:46 UTC

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work learns users' Writing Styles from Gmail, Slack and other connected tools; AI detectors still catch it

The feature is opt-in, requiring users to connect Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, and SharePoint, with admin controls on business plans. Pangram's binocular detection method can still flag AI-generated text, and the EU AI Act imposes transparency duties on synthetic content.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 07:46 UTC

Xiaomi 18 Fold's wide design promises more power than Samsung's Z Fold 8; 6,000mAh battery, triple Leica camera, and custom chip lead specs

The 18 Fold's 1.4:1 aspect ratio matches IMAX screens, potentially eliminating letterboxing. It also lacks an IP rating, a concern noted by reviewers, and is priced at ¥10,999 in China with no international launch confirmed.

Yesterday

+1 source·7 September 2026 · 12:32 UTC

Huawei unveils Pura X View, world's first non-foldable wide-screen smartphone with 6.39-inch display and 7000 mAh battery; sales start September 9

The Pura X View's 6.39-inch screen area exceeds that of the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max, and its 200MP main camera with OIS is paired with a 50MP telephoto and 8MP ultrawide. The device runs on the Kirin 9030S processor with HarmonyOS 7, offering a 28% performance boost over its predecessor.

+1 source·7 September 2026 · 12:32 UTC

IllFonic removes sex minigame from Halloween: The Game after clips show Dr. Loomis, modeled after Donald Pleasance, with teen characters; game launches Sept. 8

The minigame, which let two players hide in closets and fill a heart meter, was patched out due to an 'unintended issue' allowing reinforcement characters to engage. IllFonic says more content is coming, but the removal drew backlash from gamers calling it a 'lame bandaid fix.'

·7 September 2026 · 10:59 UTC

Firaxis announces Civilization VII Atomic Age and space expansion at PAX West; Gandhi returns with nuclear weapons and new diplomacy options

The expansion, titled 'Earthrise,' is expected in 2027 and will let players build a space agency in the Atomic Age, while Update 1.5.0 arrives in September with a long-requested Earth map and historical starting positions. 2K has not yet set a price or release date.

+2 sources·7 September 2026 · 08:29 UTC

Huawei launches Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone in China with Kirin 9050 Pro chip; Xiaomi and Apple unveil rivals this week

The Mate XT 2 folds twice to open into a tablet-sized screen, and Huawei says its new chip design delivers more power while using less electricity, helping overcome U.S. restrictions. Pre-orders opened August 31 with up to 2TB storage and a privacy screen option.

6 September 2026

+1 source·6 September 2026 · 20:11 UTC

Halloween: The Game devs patch out sex minigame in emergency pre-release fix; players demand 'ADD BACK THE CLOSET MINIGAME'

The removal follows speculation that the minigame allowed the 56-year-old Samuel Loomis, modeled after the late Donald Pleasence, to interact sexually with underage characters like 17-year-old Laurie Strode. IllFonic has not confirmed the reason, and the game remains in early access until its September 8 release.

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