Microsoft has begun testing a new version of its Xbox for Windows software with support for devices on ARM mobile chips. Apparently, this update was timed to coincide with the announcement of Surface Pro X and Surface Pro 9 based on the SQ3 processor.
On October 12 at the Ignite conference, Microsoft director Satya Nadella showed the concept of a floating taskbar in Windows 11. The unusual taskbar was noticed by Twitter users, docks with applications and widgets appeared at the top of the desktop.
In honor of the 14th anniversary of the original Dead Space, Motive Studio together with Electronic Arts showed 8 minutes of Dead Space Remake gameplay. The game has become more creepy, tense, atmospheric and detailed.
The American company DeDrone presented an updated version of the DroneDefender gun, which is used to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles.
The startup Skyrora made its first launch of the suborbital Skylark L rocket. It ended in failure, but the company was still satisfied.
The U.S. company Fortem Technologies announced an unmanned aerial vehicle that can be used to counter Russian drones such as the Orlan and Iranian Shahed-136. The system is called the DroneHunter F700.
Residents and visitors to the United States this weekend (October 15-16) will be able to see Lockheed Martin's Darkstar hypersonic aircraft live.
Another cryptocurrency platform imposes sanctions against users from the Russian Federation.
Latvia intends to purchase six high-precision HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems at once. This was announced by Defense Minister Artis Pabriks.
The startup Cortical Labs was able to create a human "mini-brain" in laboratory conditions. It was called DishBrain. Scientists were able to train a population of brain cells to play Pong. According to experts, this is the world's first demonstration that a "mini-brain" can learn to perform certain actions.
Huawei's branded smartwatches now support the Strava service.
Sony has expanded its line of digital cameras with a new model. It is called Sony ZV-1F. The new product is aimed at content creators and features expanded functionality compared to its predecessor.
A common feature of student life is essay writing. With the gadgets that are ubiquitous these days, this part of scholarly life is not that difficult anymore. Technology makes writing easier, faster, and cost-effective. There are various other benefits that technology can bring to the table to make rigorous coursework less challenging.
Finnish company Suunto announced new sports smartwatch.
Brazil continues to fine Apple for selling smartphones without bundled chargers.
