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Capcom reported strong first‑half FY2026 results, driven by digital sales of new titles Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem. Onimusha surpassed 1.7 million copies, Pragmata reached 2.7 million, and Requiem exceeded 8.5 million. The publisher logged its highest‑ever unit sales for any half‑year, aided by a robust back‑catalogue and discount sales. Notably, Monster Hunter Wilds was omitted from the report, despite prior 11 million‑copy sales and upcoming Switch 2 release and expansion.

The Vera Rubin Observatory identified a new trans‑Neptunian object, 2026 ED138, likely 600–1,500 km wide, suggesting it could be a dwarf planet. Discovered by Matthew Holman using data from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, the object was observed 30 times on 20 nights between March and July 2026, with earlier detections from 2016 by the Dark Energy Camera. If confirmed, it would become the sixth recognized dwarf planet, expanding the known population beyond Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea,

Discord announced that starting November 16, discoverable servers will receive public web pages containing server summaries and selected channel content. These pages will be indexed by search engines, allowing users to preview server topics before joining. Server administrators can exclude specific channels from the summary, but cannot opt the entire server out unless it is changed to a private or community type. Individual users may also opt out via Settings > Data and Privacy. The move aims to improve discoverability [...]

EV Group researchers demonstrated that ultrasonic spray coating can apply a conformal, photo‑sensitive resist over complex bump, pillar, and cavity topographies on 200 mm and 300 mm wafers. Combined with EVG’s LITHOSCALE maskless digital lithography, the process yields narrow dicing streets (as small as 5 µm) with steep sidewalls and clean edges, eliminating the laser step required by water‑soluble coatings. The technique reduces mechanical stress, avoids contamination from film frames and tape, and scales to thinner dies and finer pitches. [...]

Blizzard Entertainment will launch World of Warcraft: Forever, a Classic+ reimagining of the game, on November 4, 2026, for PC. To promote the title, the company is releasing a three‑part mockumentary series, World of Warcraft: Planet Azeroth, hosted by comedian Bill Bailey. The videos showcase Azeroth’s revamped lighting and graphics, featuring iconic monsters and locations such as Elwynn Forest, Durotar, and Tirisfal Glades. Episodes 2 and 3 will drop on October 30 and November 1, 2026, ahead [...]

Apple has raised the education price for its budget MacBook Neo, now starting at $649 for students and educators. The model, originally launched at $599 for the general market, previously offered a $100 discount to education buyers, but the new price reduces that discount to $50. The general public price increased from $599 to $699 amid a global RAM shortage, making the Neo the cheapest new MacBook but less of a bargain for education users.

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has drawn criticism for her AI assistant, Dazzle, after revealing it generated a generic description of her ten‑year‑old daughter. Mayer showcased the app’s ability to pull photos and suggest birthday themes, sparking debate over AI’s role in child‑rearing and personal relationships. The backlash echoes broader concerns about Silicon Valley’s perceived detachment from everyday life, as leaders like Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg promote AI‑driven social solutions. The controversy highlights tensions between technological [...]

Tesla’s Cybercab battery pack was intentionally designed with extra internal space to accommodate future lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) cells, aiming to lower costs and improve durability. The current pack uses 4680 nickel‑based cells, but the reserved room allows a switch to LFP, which is cheaper, cooler, and longer‑lasting, albeit with lower energy density. The pack also features four modular, sealed cells for easier repair, addressing high service costs. Tesla plans to deliver Cybercabs by end‑2026, with most remaining company‑owned [...]