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Bethesda Game Studios has launched official merchandise for its upcoming title, The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, following the announcement of the game’s full name. The online shop offers a black hoodie priced at $64.99 and a matching T‑shirt at $34.99, with a note that the hoodie runs small. Bethesda encourages fans to celebrate the upcoming RPG, noting that Sentinel is not expected to release for at least a couple more years. The release’s timing may intersect with [...]

Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta introduces a keyboard update for the iPhone Duo, refining the outer display’s typing experience. The update narrows key spacing and reduces font size, making one‑handed input more comfortable. Combined with Reachability, which slides outer display content left or right for easier reach, the changes enhance usability on the Duo’s secondary screen. The update follows earlier iOS 27.2 additions such as Apple Pencil support and Edge Light for video calls, continuing Apple’s incremental improvements [...]

On November 5, 2002, NASA’s aging Galileo spacecraft performed a close flyby of Jupiter’s small moon Amalthea, only 99 miles from the surface. The probe entered safe mode 30 minutes later due to intense Jovian radiation, but engineers restored operations quickly. Amalthea, the reddest object in the solar system, is a low‑density, icy rubble pile that generates more heat than it receives from the Sun. Less than a year later, Galileo was deliberately plunged into Jupiter’s atmosphere, [...]

Apple has filed a patent for “Approach‑Based Lock Control,” a system that would prevent smart locks from unlocking unless an authorized device approaches at specific angles, speeds, or paths. The technology aims to stop accidental or malicious unlocks, such as a thief waiting for a homeowner to walk away. The patent, credited to Zachary A. Rosen, also suggests applications beyond homes, including vehicles, gyms, and safes. Apple’s move underscores its commitment to enhancing smart‑home security. [...]

OpenAI president Greg Brockman announced at a Wall Street Journal tech conference that the company could be IPO‑ready by 2027, citing robust enterprise revenue growth. He highlighted a 70 % quarterly rise in annualized revenue, driven by a doubling of the enterprise segment, which now accounts for most of OpenAI’s earnings. Brockman noted early 2026 challenges, the company’s shift from consumer focus to enterprise partnerships such as JPMorgan Chase, and its strategic emphasis on trust and long‑term client relationships. [...]

Takashi Yamazaki, writer and director of Godzilla Minus Zero, stated he is “fifty‑fifty” about returning for a third film. He praised the ambiguous ending, noting it leaves room for continuation while satisfying audiences. Yamazaki expressed sadness if Minus Zero were his last Godzilla entry but indicated a desire to revisit the franchise in the future. He is currently developing Grandgear, Sony’s first English‑language feature starring Sam Nivola, Nico Parker, and Paul Giamatti, slated for February 18, 2028. [...]

Apple Arcade added four new titles, including NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, which for the first time lets players compete with WNBA teams, and Crossy Road Rush, an adventure‑style expansion of the popular franchise featuring obstacle courses and up to four‑player multiplayer. The platform also announced Football Manager 27 Touch, an update to the 26 Touch version with new rosters, a redesigned iPhone interface, and enhanced recruitment tools. Apple highlighted recent updates to other games and noted several titles that will soon leave the [...]

Earth captured a temporary mini‑moon, 2026 QQ8, which entered orbit in April 2026 and was first observed in August 2026. The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced the discovery on October 29. QQ8 will remain bound to Earth until December 2026, after which it will escape in 2027. The object orbits the Sun every 359 days, approaches Earth roughly every decade, and will come as close as 353,000 miles (568,000 km). At about 6 feet (2 m) in diameter, it would burn up if it [...]