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Last updated: October 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Space Exploration
Japan has launched its MMX mission arstechnica.com to retrieve a piece of Phobos, the Martian moon. The spacecraft is set to make up to two sampling attempts in 2029.
Custom Hardware
A modder has built the Slurptop cyberdeck techpowerup.com, combining a full-height keyboard, swappable tool batteries and a trackball around an AMD Ryzen 7 processor.
Coming Up
The MMX sample attempts are scheduled for 2029 arstechnica.com.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Huawei
Huawei's Mate X8 gsmarena.com specifications have leaked ahead of launch, following the Mate X7's debut last November. The leak offers an early look at the foldable's expected hardware and positioning in Huawei's premium lineup.
Budget Phones
Indian brand Karbonn gsmarena.com is preparing a comeback with the Rebel 5G, pitched at buyers who want substance over hype. Meanwhile, Realme's C01 gsmarena.com has appeared in listings before its official unveiling, revealing its specs and price ahead of launch.
Coming Up
Huawei's Mate X8 launch is expected gsmarena.com soon, based on the leaked details.
Apple News
Last updated: October 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Legal Battles
Taction won a record-breaking $5.7 billion verdict appleinsider.com against Apple over iPhone patent infringement, and the company is now asking the court for additional damages.
Gaming on iPhone
Apple's new Worldwide App Store head offered an interview appleinsider.com suggesting the company still misreads its gaming audience, despite the iPhone's status as a major gaming platform.