Tech & Mobile 8-Hour Briefing
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Last updated: October 17, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Gaming
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has opened to unusually strong reception on Steam, with reviews running about 90% positive. Konami president Hideki Hayakawa, meanwhile, downplayed the impact of generative AI on the games market, arguing that creators will remain at the center of development. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced plans for the Power To The Players Act, which would give gamers ownership rights over the games they buy.
Hardware
The memory crunch may hit the next generation of consoles hard, with a leaker claiming the PS6's RAM and storage alone could cost Sony more than $680. ASUS has also entered Intel's graphics lineup with its first Arc card, a 32 GB Arc Pro B70 sold under the UGen AI brand.
Coming Up
Sony's pricing for the PS6 remains unconfirmed, with the leaked component costs suggesting a premium launch price if they hold.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 18, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Tablets & Laptops
Last week's poll sparked a notable comparison: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra makes laptop pricing look more reasonable by comparison, prompting readers to question whether premium tablets are overpriced.
Smartphones
vivo's V80 is now in for review, bringing a green design and a 7200mAh battery to the spotlight.
Apple News
Last updated: October 17, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Retail & Sales
Some Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers against walking into stores hoping to buy the iPhone duo, signaling tight supply on the new models.
Legal & Corporate
Apple has hired a former Meta lawyer to oversee its global litigation work, a move that underscores the company's growing legal exposure across markets.
Apps & Accessories
The indie app Hoardware gives users a simple way to catalog their collection of Apple devices, featured in this week's Indie App Spotlight.