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Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Gaming Peripherals
Pulsar Gaming Gears has launched the eS Xlite techpowerup.com, a wireless esports mouse paired with an 8K dongle and a 42K DPI sensor.
GPU Software
AMD Radeon owners can now run nearly every DLSS feature through a fan-made mod techpowerup.com, as the DLSS-NR on AMD project has grown well beyond its original scope.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Apple Devices
Apple's iPhone Duo gsmarena.com has officially disclosed a 4,883mAh battery, and the device went up for pre-order last week. Apple also revisited its audio lineup, with the AirPods 5 gsmarena.com review examining how the company refreshes its most popular audio product.
Wearables
The Honor Watch 6 gsmarena.com earns praise for its long battery life and classic design in a detailed review.
Coming Up
The iPhone Duo is already in pre-order, with deliveries due soon gsmarena.com.
Apple News
Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
iPhone Lineup
Apple's next iPhone generation is already drawing attention, with iPhone 18 Pro and Duo 9to5mac.com previews outlining what is coming in 2027 for buyers holding off on upgrades. Battery capacity is also taking center stage, as iPhone Duo's battery 9to5mac.com figures surfaced in an EU regulatory filing shortly after pre-orders opened.
Coming Up
iPhone Duo pre-orders 9to5mac.com are now open, with the device's retail availability still to follow.