ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M4 Mac teaser to Alien Romulus releasing on VHS in 2024

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News By Hamish HectorContributions from Matt Evans, Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, John-Anthony Disotto published 26 October 2024

Things are getting spooky round TechRadar way as we kicked off our Halloween Week event, but that hasn't scared off these major announcements from the world of tech.

In fact far from it. After all, this was the week in which Apple teased its M4 Macs, the superb Severance returned to our screens (sort of) and Alien Romulus announced a VHS releases. Yes, really.

Read on for details of all of these stories and more as we recap the week's biggest news, and be sure to check back next week for details on those M4 Macs once they've been officially revealed.

And when you're done, why not read our guide to the seven new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend?

7. Alien Romulus got a release date for Blu Ray… and VHS

Here’s a 2024 story you weren't expecting: Alien Romulus is coming to VHS.

This isn’t just some gimmick prop with a download code, either, with the Alien: Romulus tape being described as a “fully-functional VHS” which will launch in December with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a vintage-style protective sleeve.

There are a few major questions to be answered – such as how much it’ll cost and how many will be made – but if you’ve been craving that vintage horror movie experience then it’s time to dust off your old VHS player (or buy one on eBay) and look out for Alien Romulus’ VHS tape when it releases.

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