Master Gyouza
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Sony WH-1000XM4C: What Hi-Fi? hears tighter bass in a familiar design
What Hi-Fi?’s new Sony WH-1000XM4C review praises its balanced sound and folding portability. For travel, the 27-hour battery rating with noise cancelling on and lack of an IP rating also deserve attention.
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Windows 11 update KB5124010 can crash some apps using AC-3 audio
Microsoft has confirmed crashes in some apps that rely on Windows’ built-in AC-3 audio decoding after KB5124010 and later updates.
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PLAMAX’s non-transforming VF-1J Armored Valkyrie starts shipping
Max Factory’s 1/72 Macross kit begins shipping on October 6, 2026, with fixed armor, a choice of missile-hatch configurations and a same-scale Lynn Minmay figure.
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Final Fantasy XIV’s Edda’s Bag brings a real-world quest to Tokyo Fan Festival
A physical bag and smartphone quests will bring Final Fantasy XIV’s Edda story to Tokyo Fan Festival on October 31–November 1. The experience requires a separate paid ticket, and an at-home version is planned.
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AIAIAI Tracks JJJJound takes its minimalist USB-C design to Japan
The black and yellow USB-C on-ear headphones will launch in Japan on October 9, with an expected price of ¥12,100 and sales limited to BEAMS RECORDS and the Dirigent online shop.
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Google Flights: Wednesday bookings averaged just 1.4% less than Sunday
Google’s 2026 holiday travel report uses five years of Google Flights data for U.S. departures to compare booking weekdays, travel-day combinations and seasonal booking windows.
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ILLIT’s IROHA takes on ‘squabble up’ in a solo dance performance
ILLIT’s IROHA brings her own color to Kendrick Lamar’s “squabble up” in a solo dance performance for VOGUE KOREA’s 8PM CONCERT series.
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Kiwi Ears EMBER gives bass two drivers of its own
Co-developed with Japanese reviewer Fugumikan, Kiwi Ears EMBER puts six drivers in each earpiece. It is scheduled to launch in Japan on October 9 at a suggested retail price of ¥23,100 including Japanese tax.
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Gundam’s Cal-re.A gets optional 41 cm wings in METAL ROBOT SPIRITS
BANDAI SPIRITS’ finished Cal-re.A figure pairs white-and-gold armor with an optional 41 cm light-wing display. Japanese preorders open October 9, with shipment scheduled for April 2027.
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Atobe Keigo dresses like a prince for Premium Ghana
Atobe Keigo gets a white-and-gold princely wardrobe for Premium Ghana, with station flags in Ikebukuro through October 11. A separate goods lottery offers an acrylic stand and two clear file designs, with applications closing…