FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do

The FDA has approved a new artificial heart valve that eliminates the need for multiple surgeries in children with certain congenital heart defects.

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Blizzard Added A Working Torch To WoW: Forever And I Hiked All The Way Across Azeroth To Try To Get It

Here's, uh, here's what *not* to do

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New Mexico wants Meta to pay $40 billion in penalties for Cambridge Analytica scandal

New Mexico's attorney argued that the penalties Meta has to pay need to be significant enough to make an impact on the company.

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Report: Gears Of War: E-Day Developers Fear For Their Jobs And Bonuses

With the game due out next week, many at The Coalition appear to fear Microsoft's axe will fall on them next

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Google's first Gemini 4 model is 'Argon'

Google trained Gemini 4 Argon to be highly capable in knowledge work, cybersecurity defense and creative writing.

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California's new law bans companies from relying on AI to fire workers

California enacts new laws aimed at companies using AI to initiate job cuts or monitor employees.

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The US government's new AI chatbot gives Minecraft's end poem a bureaucratic twist

The new America.gov chatbot will write you a remixed version of Minecraft's end poem, then deny ever doing it.

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The Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Gets Crunchyroll Streaming Date, But It Won’t Be A Movie

Following an early Japan-only theatrical release, a re-edit for TV with new scenes is on the way

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PlayStation Plus Adds Acclaimed 2025 Action Game & 2 More Titles

PS Plus Extra is rolling out a fan-favorite 2025 PS5 action game in regions where the catalog follows a staggered release schedule. Players in Japan and U.K. can now download and play Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and two more hit titles. Folks in the U.S. will be able to access the games by noon local time (PST).

PS Plus game Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound added to Extra catalog in final September 2026 batch

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound accompanies acclaimed 2025 action RPG Dungeons of Hinterberg and shooter Sniper Elite: Resistance (note: read this warning). All three games are already available to subscribers in remaining regions.

Here’s an official overview of today’s PS Plus drop via their PS Store listings:

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed Ninja Gaiden series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries.

Dungeons of Hinterberg

Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps! As Luisa, your escape from the treadmill of corporate life quickly unravels when the mysterious local dungeons stir back into life once more. Will you restore peace to this once-serene alpine paradise, or be sent straight back to your humdrum life back home?

Sniper Elite: Resistance

Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

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Nothing's flagship $399 Headphone 1 Pro actually have some professional features

Nothing's new 'pro' headphones feature a flat EQ, bucking the trend of custom equalizers.

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Meta now has a version of Muse just for small businesses

The agent can now connect to ad accounts and analytics for Instagram and Facebook.

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The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents

AI use for FOIA requests might result in even more information being withheld.

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Divisive PS5 Exclusive RPG 60% Off on PS Store for the First Time

A 2025 PS5 exclusive action-adventure RPG that polarized players is 60% off in a limited-time PS Store deal. This is the first time since launch that Ultizero Games’ Lost Soul Aside has received a steep discount, and you only have until October 8 to take advantage of the offer.

PS5 action-adventure RPG Lost Soul Aside is at its lowest price in limited-time PS Store deal

PS5 players can buy Lost Soul Aside for just $23.99 until the aforementioned date, following which its price will revert to $59.99. The game’s digital deluxe edition is not part of the promotion.

If you’re still on the fence about Lost Soul Aside at this price, there’s a free demo on the PS Store that isn’t locked behind PS Plus. However, a full game trial is available for Premium members, progress from which carries over to the purchased product.

Lost Soul Aside was in development for what felt like eons. When it finally launched, it received mixed reviews from players and critics alike.

“Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies,” an official description reads. “Run the gauntlet of formidable enemies and colossal bosses in this breathtakingly stylish action-adventure RPG, chaining weapon and spectacular attack combos in high-octane, dynamic combat.”

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2025 Bandai Namco PS5, PS Plus Action Game Shutting Down Already

A 2025 Bandai Namco Entertainment-published PS5, PS Plus action game is shutting down, the company has announced. Synduality: Echo of Ada is an action RPG / third-person shooter that received mixed reviews at launch. The game was offered as a PS Plus Essential monthly freebie in December 2025.

PS5, PS Plus action game Synduality: Echo of Ada shutting down in May 2027

Synduality will shut down on an unspecified date in May 2027, following which it will transition to an offline-only game.

Those who already purchased Synduality will transition to the offline version for free, and some save data and purchased content will be migrated. Whether PS Plus Essential users get the offline version for free remains to be seen.

After October 2026, Synduality will cease updates and events. Microtransactions will be disabled on December 18. If you’ve already purchased currency, you can use it in-game until May 2027. However, keep in mind that in-game currency comes with a 150-day time limit, so use it now rather than later.

“The entire development and operations team would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the ‘Drifters’ who have raced through the harsh realities of the surface world with us, and to everyone who has forged strong bonds with their ‘Magus’ partners,” developer Game Studio wrote.

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Pokémon Happy Meals Are Returning To McDonald’s, So Prepare To Wait In Line

The fast food chain's annual event is due to start in a couple of months

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How to use Android apps on your Windows PC (and why you might want to)

With the right software, you can run Android apps on your Windows PC. Here's why you may want to and how to get it set up on your own computer.

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Engadget review recap: Apple devices, Sonos' return and more

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

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A Vanillaware Veteran Is Making A 2D Multimedia Fantasy IP With An All-New Studio

The Ignisphere Project, led by a new action RPG named Dawngazer, has ambitions to be more than just a video game

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Nikon's new Z5 IIC is a cheaper Z5 II without the electronic viewfinder

Nikon's Z5 IIC is an inexpensive but powerful full-frame camera.

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UK competition watchdog wants to give Android and Chrome users more search engine choices

UK regulator is trying to introduce more search choices where Google has the tightest control: Android and Chrome.

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