Hideo Kojima revealed that Sony ended its partnership with Kojima Productions via a Zoom call without explanation, shocking the acclaimed developer who worried about his studio's survival. Xbox subsequently stepped in as Kojima Productions' new partner, providing funding and support for projects including the stealth game Physint and horror title OD.
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is on sale at Amazon for $83.44, down from over $200, but requires an invitation request to purchase due to high demand. The box includes nine booster packs, promotional cards, sleeves, and accessories.
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available on Amazon for $83.44, below the TCGplayer market price of $168.03, though purchase requires Amazon's invite system. The box includes nine booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, sleeves, dice, and other accessories.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer internal refinements rather than dramatic external changes, featuring the new A20 Pro chip, improved cooling, and a smaller Dynamic Island, though the company's first foldable iPhone Duo may be more intriguing to consumers seeking novelty.
Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band patch (KB5129194) on September 14 for Windows 11 after its September 8 Patch Tuesday update—which fixed 966 flaws including two actively exploited zero-days—caused issues with Remote Desktop Services, USB audio devices, and Hyper-V applications. The new patch addresses several introduced problems and includes additional security updates, though some USB audio compatibility issues remain unresolved.
Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, introducing a new Siri AI experience powered by Google Gemini with on-screen awareness and visual intelligence capabilities. The update also includes AI photo editing tools like Spatial Reframing, enhanced parental controls, Safari tab grouping, improved Maps with aerial imagery, and general system performance improvements.
The New York Times Strands puzzle for September 13, 2026 features a spy-themed word search with the spangram 'Undercover.' Players must find linked letters forming words related to counter-intelligence work, including terms like agent, mole, asset, and operative.