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Last updated: October 24, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Gaming Peripherals
Hitscan announced an update techpowerup.com to its Hyperlight line, with the new Hyperlight X launching as a 35-37 g wireless gaming mouse featuring SPDT switches and revised internals.
Xbox
Microsoft's Xbox division missed an executive pay target techpowerup.com for the fifth time in six years, a performance shortfall tied to leadership compensation.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Software Updates
Red Magic has revealed its update schedule gsmarena.com for Red Magic OS, which is built on Android 17 and debuted on the Red Magic 12 Pro+.
Upcoming Devices
Specs for the upcoming Realme 17 Pro series have surfaced ahead of launch gsmarena.com, following the Realme 16 Pro+ and 16 Pro released in January.
Apple News
Last updated: October 24, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Retail & Protests
Apple has closed seven stores macrumors.com across France ahead of further protests, a precautionary move that signals the company is treating the unrest as a serious operational risk.
Coming Up
Further protests are expected, so the closures may remain in place macrumors.com while demonstrations continue.