The PS6's memory and storage alone reportedly cost more than $680

eurogamer.net Oct 18, 2026

The PS6’s memory and storage alone reportedly cost more than $680

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 18, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Leaker Kepler_L2 claimed on a NeoGAF thread that the combined cost of RAM and NAND storage for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6 exceeds $680, pushing the console’s bill of materials toward $1,000, up from an earlier $760 estimate. The figure was offered in response to a user who suggested Sony might subsidise the PS6 to launch at $680. Kepler, whose past hardware leaks have proven accurate, did not disclose his methodology, and Sony has not confirmed any specifications or pricing. The disclosure follows comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Hideaki Nishino, who told investors the company does not plan to sell hardware at significant losses. Ongoing component shortages—driven by AI data‑center demand, geopolitical tensions, and price‑fixing accusations—are expected to delay the PS6’s release, which is likely to be disc‑free and focus on digital subscriptions and cross‑generational gaming.

💡 Why It Matters

· The steep component costs force Sony to rethink pricing and could accelerate its shift to an all‑digital, subscription‑driven ecosystem, reshaping how gamers access future titles.

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Apple Watch Series 12 is excellent, but I find myself missing this…

The Apple Watch Series 12 impressed reviewers as a solid replacement for WHOOP fitness trackers, offering an always‑on heart‑rate sensor and a redesigned Health app. The new app, previewed briefly in iOS 27.2, introduced features such as Readiness, Health Age, integrated Vitals and Sleep data, and a cleaner interface. Apple removed the beta after a short run, promising a return in a later iOS beta—likely 27.3—before a full release by year‑end. The author praises the app’s usability but misses WHOOP’s sleep‑based day tracking, which aligns activity logs with the user’s actual rest cycle rather than a fixed 24‑hour clock. He suggests Apple adopt this approach to improve fitness goal accuracy. Adopting sleep‑aligned days could refine calorie estimates and recovery metrics for athletes.

💡 Sleep‑based day tracking aligns performance data with real‑world recovery cycles, giving users more actionable insights.

9to5mac.com · Oct 18

Apple keeps making the Phone app better; here’s how

Apple is expanding the functionality of its iPhone Phone app with two features already available in iOS 26 and a third slated for iOS 27. Hold Assist, introduced last year, automatically detects when a call is placed on hold and notifies the user when the other party returns, reducing idle waiting time. Call Screening, also part of iOS 26, intercepts calls from unsaved numbers, prompts callers to identify themselves, and displays their message on the lock screen, giving users a choice to answer or send to voicemail. The upcoming Call Context feature, powered by Apple Intelligence and limited to iPhone 15 Pro and later, will surface relevant data—such as airline confirmation codes or order numbers—from the user’s Mail and other apps while the call is in progress. iOS 27, currently in beta, is expected to launch in September.

💡 By turning routine calls into context‑aware interactions, Apple is leveraging AI to cut down the friction of customer‑service calls and curb spam, reshaping how users manage everyday communications.

appleinsider.com · Oct 18

Sunday Reboot: HomeView is an interesting smart home experiment

Apple unveiled HomeView, a dedicated smart‑home hub with a large touchscreen, at its recent smart‑home event. The device resembles a HomePod with a display, but runs a limited, home‑automation‑only OS that excludes an App Store and mainstream streaming apps. Priced at $299 for both the tabletop and wall‑mounted versions, it lacks the optional speaker base and adds extra cost for mounting hardware. HomeView integrates with Apple’s Home app, supports doorbell video, FaceTime calls, and music playback, but cannot run third‑party apps like Netflix. Reviewers note that existing iPads or Apple TVs already fulfill many of its functions, and its utility may vary by household size and regional market, with smaller homes like those in the UK potentially finding it less useful.

💡 HomeView marks Apple’s first foray into a purpose‑built smart‑home control panel, testing whether a tightly curated ecosystem can compete with the open, app‑rich platforms of Google and Amazon.

windowscentral.com · Oct 18

The Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is a giant webcam, but it might…

Razer’s newest webcam, the Kiyo V2 Pro, arrives as a bulkier, 1080p‑capable device aimed at streamers who need high‑quality lighting and color accuracy. The unit measures roughly 5 × 4 × 3 inches and incorporates a built‑in ring light with adjustable brightness and color temperature, a Sony STARVIS sensor, and dual microphones with noise‑cancellation. In testing, the camera delivers a clean, low‑noise image at 60 fps in well‑lit rooms and maintains usable detail in dim environments thanks to the ring light. However, the large footprint makes mounting on typical laptop lids or small tripods difficult, and the $199 price tag exceeds most consumer webcam budgets. Compatibility spans Windows, macOS, and popular streaming software, but firmware updates are required for full feature unlock before release to consumers.

💡 Its oversized chassis forces creators to rethink desk ergonomics, turning a premium webcam into a niche accessory rather than a plug‑and‑play upgrade.

9to5mac.com · Oct 18

Apple’s next HomeView could debut as soon as next year with a…

Apple unveiled its long‑awaited HomeView smart‑home display, priced at $299, after delays tied to a smarter Siri. Early users note the need to manually reposition the 7‑inch unit when multiple people are around. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing a higher‑end HomeView Pro, codenamed J595, slated for release in 2027‑2028. The Pro will feature a 9‑inch screen and a motorized arm that rotates the display 360 degrees, using voice recognition to turn toward the speaker. Apple hopes the swivel capability will address the positioning issue and position the device as a “Kitchen Siri” for hands‑free commands. Analysts see the robotic arm as a benchmark for devices.

💡 A 360° rotating screen could redefine how households interact with voice assistants, turning static displays into dynamic, user‑oriented hubs.

appleinsider.com · Oct 18

HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027

Apple is reportedly developing a new version of its HomeView smart speaker that will feature a 9‑inch display and a motorized arm capable of rotating 360 degrees and automatically facing the user through voice recognition. The prototype, identified by the internal codename J595, is expected to launch in 2027 or 2028 and may be marketed under a variant name such as HomeView Max or Ultra rather than as a direct successor. The arm would allow the device to track and respond to occupants, turning the static speaker into a more interactive companion. The concept builds on earlier rumors linking Apple’s abandoned car project to home robotics, and follows a 2025 demonstration of a robot‑lamp using Apple’s ELEGNT movement system today.

💡 By turning a speaker into a mobile, gesture‑aware companion, Apple could redefine how households interact with ambient AI, setting a new benchmark for consumer robotics.