Press review · Friday, 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Asus rolls out glossy 32-inch OLED gaming monitors with up to 480Hz
ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG feature Asus’ TrueBlack Glossy coating.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Nothingâs New Audio and Phone Teasers Are Making My Wallet Tremble
Prices are about to get a lot, uh.... pricier.
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rockstargames.com Tech ·
Engage in Disruption to Earn Double on All FIB Files Finales - Rockstar Games
Once you move into the Darnell Bros Garment Factory, get acquainted with Jodi Marshall and install the Darnell Inc. app on your iFruit, you can embark on the clandestine operations of The FIB Files.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Man arrested over stolen Pokémon card haul worth £250k
Police in Greater Manchester have secured a haul of stolen Pokémon cards worth £250k, and arrested a man linked to thei…
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Internal Microsoft memo reveals plans for a new 'Tenant Copilot' and an 'Agent Factory' concept
Jay Parikh, a former Facebook execute who joined Microsoft last year, has been working on these new AI initiatives.
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planetf1.com Tech ·
Lewis Hamilton's 'brake tested' radio message in Isack Hadjar incident at Imola
Lewis Hamilton was flabbergasted with Isack Hadjar's antics during practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Join Our 2.3.0 PTR Campfire Chat
Tune in to our next Campfire Chat, where we’ll discuss the upcoming 2.3.0 Public Test Realm.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Google is testing AI search on its homepage
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Alphabet investors have been concerned that OpenAI could take market share from Google in search.
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engadget.com Tech ·
How to watch Google I/O 2025
Google is hosting its I/O 2025 keynote on May 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and you can watch it right here on Engadget.
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ign.com Tech ·
Stellar Blade's Steam Rollout Mysteriously Blocked in Over 100 Countries - IGN
Stellar Blade's Steam rollout has been mysteriously blocked in countries like Egypt, Vietnam, Estonia, and Cuba.
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dailygalaxy.com Tech ·
The Rise of Artificial intelligence Rebellion: Researchers Have Discovered That AIs Can Organize Themselves and Create Their Own Social Norms!
Artificial intelligences have started creating their own social rules—without any human help. These surprising behaviors reveal unexpected teamwork and rebellion among AI agents.
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Microsoft is bringing back seconds to Windows 10 Clock after outrage
After removing 'seconds' from the Calendar flyout (clock), Microsoft is adding it back in the next cumulative update.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone: What We Know So Far
2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple is planning to celebrate with an all-new iPhone design. With the 10th anniversary of the...
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
Google’s new design language video starts with a pull-to-refresh that turns M3 into “Material 3 Expressive,” with a new loading indicator.
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Bandai Namco's cancelled MMORPG Blue Protocol will release outside of Japan this year
Bandai Namco's cancelled anime MMORPG Blue Protocol will release on PC and mobile this year outside of Japan, in Europe…
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bleepingcomputer.com Tech ·
CISA tags recently patched Chrome bug as actively exploited
On Thursday, CISA warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Free-to-play MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance coming west in 2025
Publisher A PLUS JAPAN and developer BOKURA will release free-to-play massively multiplayer online RPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android worldwidâ¦
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gematsu.com Tech ·
DMM Games and Too Kyo Games announce Shuten Order for Switch, PC
Publisher DMM Games and developer Too Kyo Games have announced Shuten Order, a new title led by Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka. It will be available for Switch and PC via Steam, and published â¦
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wccftech.com Tech ·
NVIDIA Announces DOOM: The Dark Ages-Themed GeForce RTX 5090 GPU Giveaway For Fans
NVIDIA has announced that it will give away one GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, wrapped with DOOM: The Dark Ages custom skin to a lucky winner.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Motorola Razr 2025 Review: It's Got the Look
The $700 Razr exudes elegance with its design, but you will be taking a performance hit compared with traditional phones.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Hideo Kojima Reveals He Has A 'USB Stick Of Game Ideas' For His Studio To Use After He Dies
Kojima opened up about how falling "seriously ill" during the pandemic caused him to re-evaluate his career ambitions.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16 | TechCrunch
Google I/O, Google's biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Here's what to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android.
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Square Enix Finally Breaks Silence On Kingdom Hearts 4, Shares Screenshots, Says It's 'Dedicated to Making this an Experience That Lives Up to Your Expectations' - IGN
Square Enix has reaffirmed yesterday's roundabout confirmation that Kingdom Hearts 4 was still on the way in a brand-new message posted to social media that, complete with screenshots, leaves no doubt.
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nintendowire.com Tech ·
New renders for the Mario cast have been released, as well as a new look for Diddy Kong
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks
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Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima Says He’s Left His Staff a USB Stick of Ideas for After He Dies, ‘Kind of Like a Will’ - IGN
Hot on the heels of revealing a number of discarded video game ideas and even an idea for a ‘Forgetting Game’ where the main character gradually forgets important information and abilities if you take too long a break from playing, Kojima has revealed he has left his staff a SUB stick of game ideas for after he dies.
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Stellar Blade Doesn't Require A PSN Account To Play On PC, But It's Still Blocked In 130 Countries On Steam
Stellar Blade doesn't require a PSN account to play it on PC, but it's still blocked in 130 countries, players are discovering.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Red Dead Redemption 2 new-gen upgrade leaks online
Red Dead Redemption 2 might finally be getting that new gen upgrade, and a Nintendo Switch 2 release.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Can this early Palworld footage of gliding "Pals" tip the scales in its favor against the Nintendo lawsuit?
Early footage of Palworld further supports Pocketpair's defense against Nintendo's legal action.
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Honor is calling out Samsung’s design choices, and it brought receipts
The latest flagship showdown has turned into a battle of thinness.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Stellar Blade On PC Has Been Blocked In Over 130 Countries, Catching Its Developer By Surprise
Bad news for anyone living in Antarctica--and dozens of other countries--as the PC release of Stellar Blade has been blocked there.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
The Oura ring just got a new rival with a titanium design and 24/7 biometric tracking — no subscription required
We didn’t expect this brand to launch a smart ring...
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo shows updated design for Diddy Kong
Diddy Kong has received an updated design with some changes including the removal of the Nintendo logo on his hat.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Samsung's Galaxy 25 Ultra Getting $870 Off Deal Over S25 Edge
The Galaxy S25 Edge might be the topic of the moment, but I think most of us are having a hard time figuring out who this phone is for. It’s thin, which is cool and all, yet it has a tiny battery, lacks a 3rd camera, and still costs almost as much as a Galaxy S25 Ultra, a... #Deals #GalaxyS25Edge
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Baldur's Gate 3 Minis From WizKids Are Here, and They Aren't Leaving the Best Impression - IGN
The cast of Baldur's Gate 3 has been transformed into pre-painted miniatures by Wizkids. But the new mini's don't seem to be landing for everyone, as even one Baldur's Gate 3 developer took to social media to express frustration with the new figures.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Kojima is leaving behind a USB stick with game ideas for after he dies
Game design icon Hideo Kojima has left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas for after he dies. This is for his staff at Kojima Productions.
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ktvu.com Tech ·
Nintendo store comes to San Francisco Union Square, 2nd in nation
Nintendo's second U.S. store opened its door to the public on Thursday in San Francisco, drawing visitors from all over the Golden State for its inaugural opening.
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thegamepost.com Tech ·
Destiny 2 Changes Rite of the Nine Dungeon Rotation Schedule After Player Backlash, Adds Bonus Rewards
Bungie has updated the Rite of the Nine event in Destiny 2 after player feedback, with shorter dungeon rotations and more rewards now live.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Jony Ive’s dream iPhone that’s all screen may finally be coming true - 9to5Mac
Jony Ive long dreamed of the iPhone being all screen, appearing as a single sheet of glass, and that vision may finally be coming true.
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Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Nintendo details Switch 2 updates for Switch games
The changes could give you a new excuse to play some classics.
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Our Big Nintendo San Francisco Interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser - IGN
IGN interviewed Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser to discuss the opening of Nintendo San Francisco, which is Nintendo's first public retail store on the West Coast. We also asked Bowser about Switch 2's price, if Nintendo can meet demand in the United States, Game-Key Cards, and a lot more.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Test Death Stranding 2 reviews are scoring far higher than the original, claims Kojima | VGC
But Hideo Kojima wishes the PS5 sequel was more controversial with test audiences…
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kotaku.com Tech ·
New Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Confirm Playable Mickey
The RPG is probably still years away, but Square Enix released new images as a sign of life
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Nintendo Says Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Help Third-Party Publishers Bring ‘Deeper, Larger, and More Immersive Content on the Platform’ - IGN
In an interview to discuss the opening of the Nintendo San Francisco store, IGN asked Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser if physical media was still going to be a big part of Nintendo’s business, or whether he saw Game-Key Cards as the future. Here's his response.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 reportedly set for Switch 2, as Take-Two boss praises Nintendo's console
Red Dead Redemption 2 is reportedly heading to Nintendo's Switch 2, for a potential release later this year.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Microsoft Confirms Windows Upgrade Choice—You Must Now Decide
Exciting update or security nightmare — you decide.
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engadget.com Tech ·
More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades
Unlike the 3D Zelda games, these enhanced versions won't cost you a dime.
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Valve Addresses Alleged Steam Hack And Clarifies Situation
Over the past day or so, a viral story spread that there was a Steam data breach that could expose account information millions of players.
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'Doom: The Dark Ages' Is My First Game in the Seriesâand It Absolutely Rips (and Tears)
Id Software and Bethesda Softworks' 'Doom' prequel is packed with aura and hype moments that'll make you go 'hell yeah' from start to finish.
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MSI Unveils World's First 2K QD-OLED Gaming Monitors With Up To 500Hz Refresh Rate
MSI has debuted two new high-end QD-OLED gaming monitors, boasting 2K resolution with refresh rate reaching up to 500Hz.