Crashout Crew — Aggro Crab's Forklift Party Game (Demo Oct 13) Aggro Crab, the studio behind Peak and Another Crab's Treasure, has announced Crashout Crew, a chaotic 1–4 player (single-player option available) party game where players race to complete orders in hazard-filled warehouses using cute, color-coded forklifts. After pausing a sequel to Going Under due to funding and burnout, Aggro Crab focused on smaller, self-funded projects and collaborated with Landfall on Peak — which went on to sell an impressive 10 million copies in two months. Now the studio returns with this Overcooked-like warehouse mayhem. Gameplay highlights Work solo or with up to 3 friends to meet loading quotas by putting boxes into trucks. Drifting and tight handling let you race corners — but watch out for hazards: icy floors,…

Dutch court orders Meta to offer persistent non-profiled timelines on Facebook & Instagram A Dutch court has ordered Meta to change the timeline settings on Facebook and Instagram after finding that the platforms' algorithmic, profiled recommendation feeds violated the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The ruling requires Meta to provide users with an easy, direct option to switch to non-profiled timelines (for example, chronological feeds) that remain in place even after closing and reopening the apps. Key points The court found users "are not sufficiently able to make free and autonomous choices about the use of profiled recommendation systems." Meta must give a clear way for users to select and keep a chronological or otherwise non-profiled timeline instead of reverting to algorithmic recommendations. The case was brought by Bits of…

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robots, Cordless, and Uprights This October Prime Day roundup collects the best Amazon discounts across traditional and robotic vacuums to help you choose the right machine — corded, cordless, or robotic. We’ll keep updating the list during the event as new deals appear. Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $449 (31% off): Self-empty base (up to 60 days), LiDAR mapping, ~2 hours runtime — great for large homes. Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (55% off): Robot mop/vac combo that cleans its mop, refills water, and empties its dustbin for up to 30 days. Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $300 (57% off, Prime): Self-cleaning, self-emptying robot with integrated mop for hands-off wet cleaning. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe — $160 (27% off): Upright lift-away canister, strong…

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robots, Cordless, and Uprights This October Prime Day roundup collects the best Amazon discounts across traditional and robotic vacuums to help you choose the right machine — corded, cordless, or robotic. We’ll keep updating the list during the event as new deals appear. Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $449 (31% off): Self-empty base (up to 60 days), LiDAR mapping, ~2 hours runtime — great for large homes. Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (55% off): Robot mop/vac combo that cleans its mop, refills water, and empties its dustbin for up to 30 days. Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $300 (57% off, Prime): Self-cleaning, self-emptying robot with integrated mop for hands-off wet cleaning. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe — $160 (27% off): Upright lift-away canister, strong…

iMessage activation: Duplicate SIM entry causes issues on iOS 26 Apple has confirmed a rare issue in iOS 26 where iMessage may fail to activate due to conflicts caused by duplicate SIM entries. The company has published guidance and users have shared troubleshooting steps on Apple Support Communities. What happens On some iPhones running iOS 26, iMessage activation can be blocked when the device shows duplicate or conflicting phone entries linked to the SIM. This prevents the activation handshake from completing. How to fix it (workarounds) Open Settings > Messages. Toggle iMessage off, wait a few seconds, then toggle it back on. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and check for duplicate phone numbers or addresses. Remove duplicate phone entries if present. Try reactivating iMessage. If problems…

Black Friday usually has the best TV deals, but Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 7 start) already has good discounts on several well-regarded TVs and streaming sticks. Below is a roundup of standout early deals and quick notes on each model. Prices change quickly — links point to Amazon search pages (affiliate tag included) so you can check availability and exact listings. Top deals Hisense U8QG — 65-inch (listed $1,082) Mini‑LED with strong local dimming, very high brightness, quantum‑dot color and a 165Hz refresh rate. Good for bright rooms; not quite OLED blacks. Amazon search: Hisense U8QG on Amazon Samsung S90F — 55-inch QD‑OLED (listed $1,498) QD‑OLED panel for vivid colors, near‑perfect contrast and wide viewing angles. Four HDMI 2.1 ports and 144Hz refresh. Note: other sizes may…

Early Amazon Prime Day: Best Tech Deals Under $50 Amazon’s early Prime Day deals include a bunch of small electronics and accessories under $50. Below are the top picks and quick links (affiliate) to search for each product on Amazon. Echo Pop Kids — $33 — Compact smart speaker for kids with 6 months of Amazon Kids. Search on Amazon Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) — $35 — Qi2.2, up to 25W when paired with a 30W adapter; longer 2m cable. Search on Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $40 — 4K, Dolby Vision/Atmos, Wi‑Fi 6E. Search on Amazon Blink Video Doorbell — $35 — Affordable video doorbell option. Search on Amazon Belkin 4‑Port Charger Block — $47 — Two USB‑C + two USB‑A ports. Search on Amazon…

Best October Prime Day SSD Deals — Top Picks & Amazon Links October Prime Day is a great moment to add faster storage to your PC or console. SSDs improve load times, multitasking and overall responsiveness. Below are standout deals found on Amazon during October Prime Day. Prices and availability were noted at the time of posting and may change. Crucial X10 4TB Portable SSD — $240 (39% off) USB 3.2 portable drive, up to 2,100 MB/s read in a pocket-sized case. Amazon: Crucial X10 4TB on Amazon Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch Internal SSD — $60 (36% off) Budget internal SSD with up to 540 MB/s read speeds and a 3-year warranty. Amazon: Crucial BX500 1TB on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $70 (33% off)…

Amazon Smart Plug Prime Day deal — Smart home starterSmart plugs can add intelligence to ordinary devices in your home. Instead of getting up to turn off a lamp, you can control it from your phone or with Alexa. They're one of the most affordable ways into the smart home/IoT world, and Prime Day often brings deep discounts.Deal detailsReports indicate the Amazon Smart Plug has dropped to as low as $13 for a single unit, with a two-pack reportedly at $24 during Prime Day. Prices may vary by region and time — check the link below to confirm current pricing.Why it’s usefulAlexa compatible: Works natively with Alexa for voice control.Versatile: Use with lamps, fans, coffee makers, and other small appliances.Scheduling: Set timers and routines via the Alexa app to automate…

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — Mid‑October launch We reported earlier on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select. The device positions itself in performance somewhere between the existing Fire TV Stick models. Its standout feature, according to Amazon, is the expansion options tied to the new Vega operating system — including support for cloud gaming platforms such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Luna. Main features Performance: sits between current Fire TV Stick models in raw performance — improved app loading and smoother streaming compared with base models. Vega OS: a new operating system that opens up extension options and tighter integration with Amazon services. Gaming support: officially supports cloud gaming platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Luna, making the stick a lightweight cloud gaming gateway. Video: 4K streaming…