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Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:31 AM ET
Gaming
Call of Duty fans are after a mixed reception for Black Ops, with reports that Modern Warfare 4 will serve as an "epic conclusion" and be followed by a new sub-franchise. Meanwhile, Ubisoft's scrapped "Assassin's Creed Destiny," a China-set title, has resurfaced through screenshots following the publisher's recent restructuring.
Peripherals
Razer continues its run of Pokémon-themed hardware with a new pixel art collaboration launched exclusively in China.
Semiconductors & Licensing
A Delaware jury has sided with Qualcomm in its dispute with Arm, finding that Arm breached its Architecture License Agreement and awarding Qualcomm $2 million in damages.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:31 AM ET
Samsung Galaxy Lineup
Samsung is preparing its Galaxy F70 5G, with key specifications and an India launch date now surfacing, following the earlier debut of the Galaxy F70e in February and the Galaxy F70 Pro in August. Separately, camera details for the Galaxy A38 have leaked, offering an early look at the mid-range handset's imaging hardware.
Gaming Phones
Red Magic unveiled the 12 Pro+ in China, featuring RGB liquid cooling and a 185Hz display aimed at competitive mobile gaming.
Tesla Roadster
Tesla finally revealed its next-generation Roadster, which offers an optional cold-gas thruster system, though reserving one requires a $250,000 deposit. The company also staged a high-energy stunt show during the event, underscoring the vehicle's performance focus.
Apple News
Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:32 AM ET
Legal & Corporate
Apple won its trade secret case against Envirodigm over the anodization process used on iPhone housings, though the plaintiff is now pursuing an appeal.
Product Pipeline
Apple has inadvertently revealed a new iPad mini model through a regulatory filing, adding fuel to rumors of an OLED refresh expected later this year. An unreleased iPad mini accessory also appeared on Apple's own site ahead of that anticipated launch.
Apple TV
The studio film Tenzing premiered on Apple TV, starring Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe in a true story of the Everest ascent.