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Yoshinori Kitase, the original director of Final Fantasy VII, confirmed that a TV series inspired by the game’s story could be developed in the future. He cited the expanded narrative of the remake and past multimedia ventures—such as The Spirits Within, Advent Children, and Kingsglaive—as precedent. Kitase also noted that Square Enix will prioritize new original titles over remakes, potentially shelving the rumored Final Fantasy IX remake. The upcoming Revelation installment will conclude the remake trilogy in 2027. [...]

Motorola has launched the Signature 27, a premium flagship priced at $1,599 in the U.S. The device features a 7,000 mAh battery charging at 90 W, 50 MP Sony Lytia L910 main camera, 200 MP periscope telephoto, and a 50 MP ultrawide. It runs Android 17 with seven years of updates, supports Gemini Intelligence, GrapheneOS, and Bang & Olufsen‑tuned speakers. The 6.7‑inch Tandem OLED display is 34 % more energy efficient and 121 % longer lasting. Pre‑orders begin today, offering a free Moto Watch Ultra and a [...]

Instagram has released a Mac version of its free video‑editing app, Edits, adding a larger workspace, multi‑track timelines, keyframe transitions, and advanced color grading tools. The desktop app supports 4K watermark‑free exports, multiple aspect ratios, and direct publishing to Instagram with native tagging, location, and Reel features. Users can import custom LUTs, fonts, and keyboard shortcuts, and access Instagram’s audio library and automatic captions. Weekly updates and user feedback will shape future improvements.

IQM reported a 51% rise in Q3 2026 revenue to €8.9 million, driven by a €33 million contract for its Halocene quantum platform. New orders totaled €42.2 million, boosting the backlog to €102.5 million, up 52% from the year’s start. The company expanded sales to South America and Japan, maintaining its full‑year revenue forecast of €42–47 million. Net loss widened to €152.6 million, largely due to a €127.1 million share‑listing expense, while research and sales spending increased.

Instagram announced the launch of a desktop version of its short‑form video editing app, Edits, for Mac. The new app targets more complex projects, offering a larger screen, mouse, keyboard, a full multi‑track timeline, keyframes, audio waveforms, and the ability to import custom fonts. It syncs saved styles from mobile, supports horizontal and vertical formats, and exports watermark‑free 4K videos. Creators can publish directly to Instagram and plan weekly updates to enable seamless cross‑device editing. [...]

Google partnered with actor Henry Cavill to develop a mobile side‑scroller titled Mustache Protocol, where players defend facial hair from CGI‑driven foes. Cavill used Google’s AI tools—Rambler, Antigravity, and Magic Pointer—to design levels and visuals. The game will launch on iOS and Android, and for each playthrough Google will donate $11 to Movember, a charity focused on men’s health issues, with a potential $500,000 total. The project blends celebrity involvement, AI development, and philanthropy. [...]

Valve announced that Steam’s game approval process is now taking up to 12 business days due to a surge in submissions and frequent re‑reviews. The company cited missing quality‑assurance checks as the main cause of delays and has tightened its release checklist. New requirements include a five‑minute Steam playthrough, explicit listing of redistributables, achievement readiness, cloud‑save detection, and updated store‑page rules. Valve urges developers to address these items upfront to avoid re‑reviews. [...]

Motorola will release the Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Moto Watch Fit 27 in North America, integrating Qira AI. The earbuds feature Bose‑branded ANC, six high‑SNR microphones, 8‑hour playback, 37‑hour case, IP57 rating, and dual‑device pairing. The watch offers a 1.85‑inch gOLED display, Polar health engine, SPO2, heart‑rate, menstrual tracking, 2‑week battery, IP68/5ATM protection, and dual‑frequency GPS. Both products lack announced launch dates or prices but will complement the upcoming Motorola Signature 27 flagship.