Nintendo released Pictonico!, a game where players can turn their own pictures into mini WarioWare-style games, resulting in chaotic and fun challenges based on the photos.
Google is experimenting with a new biometric verification feature for password autofill in Chrome on Android devices, which may require users to authenticate their identity through fingerprint scans, facial recognition, or other methods before accessing saved passwords. This initiative aims to enhance security by preventing unauthorized access to stored passwords, even if a device is unlocked. The feature has resurfaced in the latest Chrome Canary build after a previous attempt was shelved over a year ago. Users will need to authenticate themselves before Chrome releases a saved credential, similar to existing biometric methods for password autofill on Apple devices. The feature is currently in the experimental phase with no official release timeline announced.
Valve has launched the Steam Autumn Sale 2026, featuring discounts on PC games, downloadable content (DLC), and various other offerings. The sale runs until October 8 at 10 AM PT. Major titles on sale include Resident Evil Requiem, Death Stranding 2, Gothic Remake, Forza Horizon 6, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, 007 First Light, Big Walk, and Halo Campaign Evolved. Discounts vary by title, with some games in the Deep Discounts section reduced by 85% to 95%, including Far Cry 6, Jagged Alliance 3, Monster Hunter Rise, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. The Steam Awards will not be part of this sale.
Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 11 2026 Update (version 26H2) for eligible devices running Windows 11 versions 24H2 or 25H2. The update is being implemented as a controlled feature rollout and is delivered as an enablement package, activating features already integrated into the system. Versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2 share a unified servicing branch and codebase, making the installation process similar to a standard monthly cumulative update.
Windows 11 26H2 consolidates various improvements, security enhancements, and fixes from version 25H2, with some features previously disabled in 25H2 now enabled by default. Installing 26H2 resets the support clock, providing 24 months of support for Home and Pro editions and 36 months for Enterprise and Education editions. Users can manually request the update through Windows Update settings.
Organizations can deploy version 26H2 using Windows Autopatch and other management tools, with a recommendation for targeted deployment initially. Devices that shipped with Windows 11 version 26H1 cannot upgrade to 26H2 due to differences in the Windows core. Microsoft may also implement safeguard holds on devices with known compatibility issues, delaying the update until resolved.
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 2026 Update, version 26H2, on September 29, 2023, accessible for eligible devices running Windows 11 versions 24H2 or 25H2. The update is a controlled feature rollout and is delivered as an enablement package, activating features already embedded in the system. It consolidates improvements, security patches, and enhancements from the past year, with some features previously disabled in 25H2 now enabled by default in 26H2. Installing 26H2 resets the support lifecycle, providing 24 months of support for Home and Pro editions and 36 months for Enterprise and Education editions. Users can manually request the update through Windows Update settings. Organizations can deploy 26H2 via Windows Autopatch and other management tools, with targeted deployments recommended first. Devices that shipped with Windows 11 version 26H1 cannot upgrade to 26H2 and will receive a future upgrade path instead. Microsoft may also implement safeguard holds on devices with known compatibility issues.
Valve has released Steam OS for Arm devices, which has been ported to Android handhelds by developers. The Arm version of Steam OS can run from a microSD card on supported devices like the AYN Odin 2 family and Retroid Pocket 6. The performance of games on Steam OS Arm varies, with some games working well and others not booting up at all. While there are other apps available for playing Steam games on Android, the release of Steam OS for Arm devices is a significant development in preparation for a potential Arm-powered Steam Deck in the future.
The versions of Windows 11 released so far—21H2, 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2—were all launched on a Tuesday, with three in October and two in September. Among the October releases, one was at the end of the month, while the others were early in the month. The expected release date for Windows 11 26H2 is the first Tuesday of October 2026.
Google Photos is introducing a “Delete all” button in its Remember List feature, allowing users to remove all previously shared entries at once. This feature, found in the top-right corner of the Remember List interface, will include a confirmation prompt before data is permanently erased. Currently, users can only delete individual entries. Additionally, a “Regenerate Image” option is being developed for the AI wardrobe tool. The introduction of these features aims to enhance user control and experience.
