NASA is back with its monthly update for what to spot in the sky over the coming weeks. Venus, for example, returns to the morning sky after brightening our evening skies for most of the year. Thanks to its thick clouds reflecting sunlight, Venus is the brightest planet in our solar system and is therefore easy to spot on a clear night. “Look for the superheated, cloud-covered planet as a bright beacon in the eastern sky before sunrise throughout the month,”NASA saysin its update for September....

Although the next generation ofIntel Core processorsis not yet released, we already know more about its successor. Code-named Raptor Lake-S, the 13th generation of Intel CPUs is in the works. While the new CPUs are said to consume a lot of power, they may also be more power-efficient than the upcoming 12th-generation Alder Lake in some aspects. The new leak comes fromIgor Wallossek of igorslab.deand it is a follow-up to information we’ve already received aboutAlder Lake CPUs....

Update 07/16: we’ve now included mention of Nomad’s 2-in-1 charger for iPhone and Apple Watch Look, I get it. Charging cables aren’t exactly the sexiest product in the tech world and I’d forgive you for rolling your eyes – but OnePlus has introduced a new cable at a price point which makes it way more accessible than rivals. It’s called, rather unappealingly, the OnePlus 2-in-1 SUPERVOOC Cable. It has a USB-A connector at one end, and a USB-C connector at the other....

Disney+andHuluhave already revealed their plans forHallowestream and Huluween, and now it’s time forPeacockto unveil its Halloween Horror lineup. And since Peacock is affiliated with Universal Studios resorts, it seems appropriate that this year’s Halloween Horror event has appropriated the tagline from Universal theme parks’ Halloween Horror Nights: “All your fears live here.” One of the biggest draws of this year’s Halloween Horror lineup is Universal and Blumhouse’s adaptation ofFive Nights at Freddy’s, which will be simultaneously released on Peacock and in theaters on October 27....

Sony has acquired the esports platform Repeat.gg, a site that hosts leaderboard tournaments and tracks player performance. In a statement toGamesIndustry.biz, Steven Roberts, Sony vice president of global competitive gaming said: “At PlayStation, our vision for esports has always been about breaking down barriers for gamers to compete at all levels.” “Repeat.gg was designed to enable new tournament formats that are easy to enter and scalable to millions of players,” added Repeat....

The newly releasedResident Evil 4remakeis a major step up from the 2005 original. This is clear for a number of reasons, but one substantial factor is the way the remake improves upon the original without straying too far from its fundamental design. Want a perfect example of that? Look no infamous Water Hall section, which was notoriously challenging in the original. In fact, this area would often ruin speedruns and was a nuisanceto get throughin general, due to its many moving parts....

Purchasing in-game items is nothing new toRoblox, but now users can shop for actual physical merch and receive an avatar item on top of it. Eligible creators can bundle digital items with physical purchases, according toRoblox’sannouncement, and it opens up more avenues for creators to generate revenue in-game. “Our vision for the future of shopping is an experience that’s more exciting and social than the traditional online shopping experience. OnRoblox, you can explore virtual stores, try on clothes, and share the experience with others,”the post reads....

Sennheiser’s new Accentum wirelessnoise-canceling headphoneslook a lot like its top-of-the-line $380Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wirelessheadphones. And while they have similar features, the Accentum are priced at $180 and can do something the Momentum 4 can’t: they accept lossless digital audio via their USB-C port. The black version is up for preorder on September 25 and is expected to ship starting on October 4, while the white version begins shipping in late November....

As people take refuge from the coronavirus in their homes, people are washing their hands more than ever. But what about your smartphone, which you likely touch more than any other object in your house? A smartphone is the most personal object we own carrying it everywhere from the supermarket to bathrooms. More importantly, smartphones are known to carry more germs than one would imagine. Studies have found it to bedirtier than toilet bowls....

Is Black Friday a good time to go shopping for deals on theBose QuietComfort 45(QC 45) noise-canceling wireless headphones? Absolutely. Bose is one of those companies that only rarely offers discounts on its products, but Black Friday is one of those events. Thebest Black Friday dealscan be had on a wide variety of products, but for our purposes, it’s thebest Black Friday headphone dealsthat matter. This is where you’ll find the bestBose headphone deals, including the QC 45....

Shroud explains how Battlefield 6 can be more fun after getting 121 kills in one game FPS legend shroud was an absolute beast during the Battlefield 6 open betas, but has one big request to make the game more fun ahead of launch. Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek almost never disappoints when a new shooter comes out, and whether it’s Valorant, Marvel Rivals, or COD, he’s never one to shy away fromactivating his human aimbotand destroying the competition....

Square Enix and Expedition 33 devs spark collab rumors after surprise studio visit The team behindClair Obscur: Expedition 33visitedSquare Enixthis week, setting off instant speculation that there could be a collaboration in the pipeline. Sandfall Interactive’s leadership, especially Guillaume Broche and François Meurisse, have always worn their Final Fantasy love on their sleeve. Brochesaid he loves JRPGs like Final Fantasy and the Tales series, calling both old and new FF titles key influences....

Electric cars aren’t just an opportunity for automakers to be friendlier to the planet. They’re an opportunity to try something new. That’s what Volvo is doing with its new EX30 crossover SUV. The EX30 essentially represents a third stage of evolution for Volvo’s EVs. The Swedish automaker started with theXC40 RechargeandC40 Recharge, two EVs based on an existing internal-combustion architecture. It then showed the EX90, which was designed from the ground up as an EV, but in the image of the gasoline-powered Volvo XC90....