Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Single reports
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comicbook.com Tech ·
New Xbox Game Pass Day One Game Is Its Biggest of June
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users have a new day one game to look forward to in June 2025, and it's the month's biggest Xbox Game Pass game.
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slashgear.com Tech ·
Why It's Finally Time For Windows 10 Users To Upgrade To Windows 11 - SlashGear
Some Windows users have been holding on to Windows 10 even though Windows 11 has been out for years. Here's why they're holding on and why they should upgrade.
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wired.com Tech ·
Anker's Excellent Portable Projector Doubles as a Cinematic Karaoke Machine
This next-generation laser projector pairs with surround-sound speakers and microphones for a cinematic karaoke party.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Spotify is bringing its coolest social listening feature to Android Auto
Spotify Jam is expanding to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, letting everyone in the car control music playback. Check it out!
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Xiaomi XRING 01’s First Disappointing Benchmark Results Arrive On AnTuTu, With Independent Testing Showing The In-House Solution Is 13 Percent Slower Than The Company’s Claims
The overall score obtained by the XRING 01 is considerably lower than what Xiaomi’s claims it obtained during the official announcement
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jalopnik.com Tech ·
BMW Is Making 70 Of These Gorgeous M8-Based Speedtop Shooting Brakes - Jalopnik
The new Speedtop is a two-door wagon version of the Skytop that was shown last year, and it'll likely cost around $500,000.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Fantasy Life i studio announces free DLC as the "slow-life RPG" sequel gets off to a flying start
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has had an unexpectedly strong start for a sequel to a fairly obscure 13-year …
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engadget.com Tech ·
Pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 while it's $100 off for Memorial Day
Our choice for the best overall smartwatch is on sale for a record-low price.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
I'm a laptop expert and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd scoop up ASAP
Memorial Day weekend deals are here. Shop hefty laptop savings on Dell, Asus, Apple, and more while the discounts last.
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cnet.com Tech ·
I Tried Fujifilm's Adorable New X Half Camera and It's a Pocketful of Fun
Designed to imitate the functions of a half-frame film camera, the tiny point-and-shoot digicam offers an enjoyably different shooting experience. However, its price is less enjoyable.
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engadget.com Tech ·
One of Whoop's new wearables has a bug so bad the company is issuing replacements
Some users are reporting that the new Whoop MG wearable has a bug that makes it unusable a few hours setting it up.
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ign.com Tech ·
FTC Finally Drops Challenge to Microsoft's 2023 Acquisition of Activision Blizzard - IGN
Just days after losing its two-year-old objection to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case.
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The Big Shigeru Miyamoto Interview: 'I See Nintendo as Like a Talent Agency and We Have Within Our Roster a Lot of Talented Characters' - IGN
IGN interviews Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto on Super Nintendo World, Switch 2, and his love of Pikmin.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Sony's Huge Days of Play Sale on PS5 Consoles, Games, PS Plus Subs Starts Next Week
Discounts on base PS5, PS5 Pro leaked
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
Nintendo is officially offering another 5,000 gamers a chance to buy Switch 2, here are the details...
While Best Buy, Target, and GameStop have all now confirmed more Switch 2 units will be in-stock for launch day (and potentially online the following day on June 6), Nintendo is going to offer its new console and accessories directly too. It has announced that its two flagship stores in New York City and the…
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polygon.com Tech ·
Overwatch 2’s new hero bans probably mean changes for Sombra, Zarya, and others
Please, I just want my strong woman back
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘ARC Raiders’ Gets A Promising, Imminent Release Date Update
Some players believe they’ve found the actual release date for ARC Raiders, which may be imminent.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over
The FTC has dismissed its case.
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engadget.com Tech ·
OG Fortnite may have as many as 92 bots per match
A reputed leaker claims the minimum real player count dropped from 25 to eight.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 10 ‘Ask more of your phone’ ad leaks as it’s being filmed [Gallery]
A production crew was spotted actively filming an ad for the Pixel 10 in what’s possibly the wildest leak of a Google phone.
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Netflix is cutting off older Fire TV devices in a few days - how to see if you're affected
If you have a first-generation Fire TV device, you only have a little over a week left with Netflix.
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Alienware Has the Lowest Prices on RTX 5080 Gaming PCs for Memorial Day - IGN
Several different configurations to choose from, starting at $2,350.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year
Unlike his other products, it’s not powered by Steam.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
BMW Built This GT Just To Taunt US Buyers | Carscoops
The exotic Speedtop features two seats and a spacious boot designed for multi-day getaways
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My favorite Memorial Day TV deals 2025: Big-screen TVs are up to $5,000 off
During Memorial Day sales at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart this weekend, you can save big on quality TVs from brands like Sony, LG, and more. These are my expert picks.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Firefox Maker Mozilla Discontinues Pocket and Fakespot to Focus on Browser
Mozilla today said that it is shutting down Pocket, the read-it-later service that allows users to save articles, videos, and webpages to view later....
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gives me battery anxiety. Here's the proof.
Samsung's ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge flagship has a smaller battery than the S25, and it's definitely bad news for screen-on time.
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ft.com Tech ·
Can Google still dominate search in the age of AI chatbots?
For the first time in a generation, its monopoly is under threat. After two years of false starts, the company is trying to regain the initiative
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom - Every Switch 2 Upgrade
Two of Nintendo's greatest games of all time are being upgraded for Switch 2, and we've broken down all the enhancements for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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mashable.com Tech ·
News/Media Alliance says Google’s AI takes content 'by force'
Yikes.
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Google's AI Mode is 'the definition of theft,' publishers say, opt-out was considered
Publishers say that Google's new AI Mode is the "definition of theft," while documents show that Google considered better opt out controls.
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Computer scientists should reconsider retirement, Sergey Brin says
Sergey Brin's return to Google in 2023 was fueled by the exciting opportunity of artificial intelligence, and he says other retirees should try it.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Famitsu sales (5/12/25 - 5/18/25) - first week sales revealed for Capcom Fighting Collection 2
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch OLED – 14,460 Switch Lite – 7,924 PS5 – 3,497 PS5 Pro – 2,259 Switch – 2,094 PS5 Digital Edition – 790 Xbox Series X – 644 Xbox Series S – 376 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 362 PS4 – 27 For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware...
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
Here's a ChatGPT guide to help understand Open AI's viral text-generating system. We outline the most recent updates and answer your FAQs.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Madman renders DOOM: The Dark Ages as low as 240p on PC, and the results are staggering
DLSS upscaling isn't just good, it's bordering on the magical, as one YouTuber has shown with the latest from Bethesda.
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m.economictimes.com Tech ·
Samsung starts manufacturing of its slimmest smartphone Galaxy S25 Edge in India
Samsung has begun making its Galaxy S25 Edge in India. The phone launched globally, including in India, on May 13. It features Galaxy AI and is built on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. The device price ranges from Rs 1.09 lakh to Rs 1.22 lakh. Apple and Samsung dominated smartphone manufacturing in India in 2024.
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Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | TechCrunch
Apple is reportedly looking to release a pair of smart glasses by the end of next year in a bid to compete with Meta’s AI-powered glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta.
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Blue Prince is getting one more major update, but that’s it
There will be bug fixing patches released ahead of 1.10.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Zenless Zone Zero version 2.0 update ‘Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn’ launches June 6
The version 2.0 update for Zenless Zone Zero, dubbed “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn,” will launch on June 6, developer miHoYo announced. As previously announced, the Xbox Series version…
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Mortal Kombat 1 is finished receiving DLC characters and story content confirms NetherRealm Studios, shifts focus to next project
There has been some growing concern lately that Mortal Kombat 1 is done getting new content, and now we have official word on the matter. NetherRealm Studios just released a statement regarding the future of Mortal Kombat 1 and the ...
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motor1.com Tech ·
This Beautiful BMW Wagon Is Actually Going Into Production
BMW debuted the new Concept Speedtop at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy. It packs a powerful V-8 and is limited to just 70 examples.
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The Best Memorial Day TV Deals We've Found So Far - IGN
The best deals from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, and more.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Starfield huge new DLC is a surprise story expansion
Download this story expansion DLC for Starfield.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Elden Ring Nightreign might fix ‘overlooked’ two-player mode in post-launch update
Hold tight, duos
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engadget.com Tech ·
Fujifilm's X Half is an $850 digital camera with an analog film aesthetic
Fujifilm has already released one unusual product this year in the GFX100 RF medium format compact, but its latest model may be the weirdest yet.
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Google and OpenAI can’t stop messing with each other
OpenAI announced its deal with Jony Ive right after Google’s big AI conference.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Google offers sneak peek at Android 16's Live Updates on One UI 8
During the Google I/O 2025 event, Google showcased how Android 16's Live Updates feature looks on the Galaxy S25 Ultra running One UI 8.0.
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The Dell Memorial Day Sale Has the Best Deals Alienware Gaming Laptops and PCs - IGN
One of the biggest Alienware sales of the year.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
9 Switch Games You Can Grab For Cheap This Memorial Day
The Witcher 3, Doom 2016, and a bunch more are heavily discounted this weekend
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press.bmwgroup.com Tech ·
BMW M celebrates the design world premiere of the new BMW M2 CS at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2025
The design of the new BMW M2 CS was unveiled on Friday evening as part of the unique Concours event from 23 to 25 May 2025 on Lake Como.