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The Recap: Gaming and Tech News for October 26, 2026

The Recap for October 26 covers Microsoft’s buyouts, Anthropic’s IPO filing, Meta’s AI fundraising, Xbox and T-Mobile, and Apple’s hardware news.

Xbox Game Pass joins eligible T-Mobile T-Mix plans in November. See which plans offer Premium or Ultimate, plus prices, cloud limits, and Pick rules.

The Recap for October 25 covers the Mass Effect fan campaign, Tomb Raider’s new preview, Instagram on Apple TV, and today’s Eventide guides.

The Recap for October 24 covers Le Mans Ultimate’s player record, Screamer’s controls, early iPhone Duo complaints, and today’s Eventide features.

Steam’s September 2026 revenue reached an estimated $1.7 billion, with older games earning most of the money and Wardogs leading new paid releases.

Why is gaming so expensive? Learn how RAM and supply-chain pressure raise costs, plus saving and credit tips that can protect your budget.

Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement is moving forward, with eligible iPhone owners able to claim up to $95 per device after court approval.

Valve's latest Steam Client update brings fixes for content delivery, controller support, and Remote Play stability on the Stable channel.

Apple may skip the base M5 chip in upcoming Mac mini and iMac models, moving straight to M6 in a fall 2026 release, according to Bloomberg.

Valve's Steam Frame VR headset may be nearing launch as its Wireless Adapter driver is now marked as Released, hinting at imminent availability.