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Pixel Reign’s new PS5 sci‑fi action title, Moros Protocol, debuted on the PlayStation Store last week. The game, published by Super Rare Games, offers a 20% discount for PS Plus members, lowering the price from $24.99 to $19.99. Set aboard an abandoned warship, players awaken with amnesia and face fast‑paced combat reminiscent of 1990s shooters, roguelite unpredictability, and Souls‑like boss challenges. The title supports solo play or online co‑op, and has earned a 4.48/5 rating on the [...]

Rockstar has unveiled three new GTA 6 screenshots, coinciding with the reveal of the game’s radio stations and celebrity hosts. The images showcase expansive cityscapes, day and night scenes, and dense traffic, including a freeway full of vehicles and a car‑meet with detailed lighting. A standout nighttime shot highlights realistic puddle reflections illuminated by neon hotel lights. The release follows a 24‑minute unauthorized gameplay clip by leaker Cyberleek and precedes the game’s console‑only launch next month. [...]

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) issued a warning to ships, aircraft, and fishing vessels about potential hazards from debris following the launch of South Korea’s KSLV‑II rocket on 7 October. The vehicle, which carried 15 satellites—including five NEONSAT microsatellites and 10 CubeSats—lifted off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla. PhilSA identified two projected drop zones: one 387 nautical miles from Santa Ana, Cagayan, and another 213 nautical miles from Boston, Davao Oriental, among other points. [...]

Kepler Interactive Limited’s cyberpunk roguelike shooter, Neon Abyss 2, launched on the PlayStation Store today for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sequel builds on the original’s single‑player loop by adding online multiplayer for up to four players, new weapon affixes, and a customizable Hatchmon companion system. Players face the new final boss, Theia: Goddess of Vanity, and can tackle the Storm Breach mode, which forces continuous forward movement through eight procedurally generated levels. [...]

Cellula Robotics Ltd. and Industrias FERRI S.A. have created Nautical Reach Systems Ltd., a Canadian joint venture that will design and manufacture marine motion, lift, and handling systems for autonomous maritime operations. The partnership combines Cellula’s 25 years of subsea engineering and autonomous underwater vehicle integration with FERRI’s long‑standing expertise in naval deck machinery used by international navies. The venture will deliver smart launch and recovery, complex payload handling for uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles, and integrate [...]

Xreal announced official pricing for its Aura smart glasses, with a 12/256 GB model starting at $1,279 and a 16/512 GB variant at $1,499. Founder Priority Pass holders can secure a numbered Founder's Edition if they complete purchase before October 17. The company maintains an active $199 Priority Deposit program and plans to ship the device before the holiday season. Aura features Android XR, Snapdragon Reality Elite, a 70‑degree field of view, and supports gaming and entertainment apps.

Apple has introduced a single, device‑wide age‑verification system in Australia, requiring users to confirm they are 18 before accessing adult content such as Pornhub. The new feature replaces the fragmented approach of third‑party identity providers that previously demanded selfies, credit cards, or government IDs. By centralizing verification through Apple, the company aims to reduce privacy risks and simplify compliance with eSafety Commissioner rules. The move follows a March 2026 mandate that forced adult sites to block Australian [...]

ETH Zurich researchers converted an off‑the‑shelf robotic hand into a self‑contained robot that walks on its fingertips while using the same fingers for manipulation. The hand, equipped with a lightweight backpack containing a battery, IMU, and Raspberry Pi Zero, was trained via reinforcement learning to maintain a crawling stance and perform tasks such as righting itself, pressing keys, and moving objects. In tests, it traversed 14 surfaces at 9 cm/s, successfully righted itself in 21 of 25 trials, [...]