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Windows 11 contains an unusual keyboard shortcut that opens LinkedIn directly in your default browser, a leftover from Microsoft's older Office key system that still works across several versions of Windows. Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Windows key + L opens LinkedIn in a new browser tab. The link also includes a parameter that identifies the shortcut as the source of the

Microsoft appears to be testing native automatic switching between light and dark modes in Windows 11, potentially removing the need for PowerToys or third party apps to handle the task. The feature has reportedly appeared in experimental Windows 11 builds, although Microsoft has not formally announced it or confirmed when it will reach the public version of the operating system. If released, the change

Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app is drawing criticism after some Windows 11 PCs began showing a full screen promotional wallpaper for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film collection. The image advertises a bundle containing eight Harry Potter movies and three Fantastic Beasts films, with an "Available Now" message encouraging viewers to buy the collection. The promotion does not appear on every PC. Bing Wallpaper

Microsoft's September 2026 security updates address 973 newly disclosed vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, Defender, Hyper V, Visual Studio, Skype for Business, and several cloud services. The total is more than double the previous month's count and sets a new record for Microsoft's monthly security fixes. Of the 973 vulnerabilities, 113 are rated critical, including 83 remote code execution flaws. Two Windows vulnerabilities

The NeoGeo AES+ will arrive much later than expected after Plaion Replai and SNK delayed the retro console because of component shortages and stronger than expected demand. The system had originally been scheduled for November 2026, but its worldwide release has now moved to September 16, 2027. The companies say memory chip availability is a major factor behind the delay, with growing demand from

Walmart has discounted the MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop to $1,049, cutting $250 from its regular price and making it one of the cheaper current options with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU. The configuration pairs the RTX 5060 with an Intel Core 5 210H processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 512GB SSD. It also includes a 15.6 inch IPS display with

Google Research and HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have completed a detailed digital map of an adult male fruit fly’s central nervous system, and developers are already experimenting with the data in unusual ways. The project, called MaleCNS v1.0, contains more than 166,000 neurons and roughly 125 million synaptic connections. It is described as the largest complete fruit fly brain map yet by neuron count

A security flaw affecting some Skullcandy Dime 3 wireless earbuds can allow a nearby attacker to pair with the device without approval, interfere with audio playback, and potentially access the built in microphones. The issue affects Dime 3 earbuds running firmware version 1.0.0.28 and is tracked as CVE 2025 20701. The vulnerability comes from the Airoha Bluetooth Audio SDK used by the earbuds. The

MSI has introduced the Pro Max 341QPXW14G, a 34 inch ultrawide monitor aimed at Mac focused workspaces and creative professionals who want an OLED panel with modern connectivity. The monitor uses Samsung's fifth generation QD OLED technology and combines a 3440 x 1440 resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate. MSI is positioning it as an alternative to more traditional productivity displays, while using a

Qualcomm has detailed a major upgrade to its Hexagon NPU that is designed to run much larger AI models directly on future smartphones. The redesigned NPU will support Mixture of Experts models with up to 30 billion total parameters while activating only about 3 billion parameters for each token generation step. Qualcomm says this approach can reduce memory bandwidth and power demands while keeping

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the new A20 Pro processor. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage and will be available for preorder on October 16, 2026, ahead of wider availability on October 23. Apple will offer the foldable in Star White and Night Sky finishes,

GOG is expanding its game preservation efforts beyond software by offering printable recreations of classic PC game boxes. The project is being developed in collaboration with the Big Box Collection, an archive created by preservationist Benjamin Wimmer. It focuses on the oversized packaging that was common during the early years of PC gaming, when games were sold with floppy disks, printed manuals, maps, reference

Intel Foundry and ASML have processed more than one million 300mm wafers using High Numerical Aperture EUV lithography, marking a major step toward broader use of the technology in advanced chip manufacturing. The milestone covers work across equipment installation, research, calibration, process development kits, and early high volume manufacturing. Intel also confirmed that High NA EUV is already being used on selected critical layers

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update with several interface and system changes, including a new Big Art Mode for the home screen, customizable screensavers, and an option to boot directly into Desktop Mode. The September 9, 2026 update also improves compatibility settings, Remote Play behavior, Steam Input performance, download speeds on high latency connections, and several areas of the in

Xbox has started a new Free Play Days promotion for September 10 to 13, giving players temporary access to six games across racing, sports, survival, and action genres. The lineup includes Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, CarX Drift Racing Online, Dustborn, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27. Most of the games require an Xbox Game Pass subscription, while Madden

More than 10 new games are launching on Xbox on September 10, 2026, with The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage joining Xbox Game Pass on the same day. The Royal Writ is a medieval roguelike deckbuilder built around permanent losses and tactical card placement, while Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage brings SEGA's fighting series to Xbox with rollback netcode,

Sprawl Zero is bringing a single player first person shooter inspired by early 2000s console FPS design to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game launches on September 8, 2026, with a focus on handcrafted levels, multiple routes, vertical movement, physics based combat, and different ways to approach encounters. Its developers have cited games such as Halo, Half Life 2, and F.E.A.R.

Samson: A Tyndalston Story is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 21, 2026, following its earlier release on PC. Developer Liquid Swords confirmed the console date alongside a new trailer, with PlayStation 5 also scheduled to receive the game on the same day. The console version arrives several months after a difficult PC launch that drew criticism over bugs,

HKC has shown a new 27 inch gaming monitor called the Shield 27Q560, combining a 2560 × 1440 resolution with refresh rates far beyond what most current displays offer. The monitor can run at up to 560Hz at its native 1440p resolution. Switching to 1280 × 720 raises the maximum refresh rate to 1060Hz through a dual mode configuration. The Shield 27Q560 was demonstrated

Framework has reduced LPCAMM2 memory pricing for some Laptop 13 Pro customers after securing a limited batch of 32GB and 64GB modules at a lower cost. The price reduction applies first to existing orders through Batch 10. Customers who ordered systems using the higher memory prices will automatically receive the lower rate, while some buyers who already paid the higher amount are set to