Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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forbes.com Tech ·
Delete Every App That’s On This List—‘Risks Are Too Great’
These smartphone apps are meant to be secure — they're dangerous.
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petapixel.com Tech ·
World's First Personal UV-Texture Printer Raises Record-Setting $44M on Kickstarter
The compact eufyMake E1 UV Printer, Kickstarter’s most funded product, promises professional-grade printing for users of any skill level.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more - 9to5Mac
A new leak details current specs for next year’s iPhone Fold model, including display size, cameras, render, and more.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Nothing Phone (3) has a 50MP 'periscope' telephoto lens – here are the first samples [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch event next week, Nothing has confirmed that Phone (3) will be launching with the camera feature...
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S25 One UI 8 update may have already gone stable!
Samsung has switched back to non-beta nomenclature for One UI 8 firmware for the Galaxy S25, suggesting an official release is imminent.
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
AI used to create Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots' trees
Those poor birdies
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Google banned from selling select Pixel phones in Japan, and it might not end there
Google has been banned from selling select Pixel phones in Japan over a patent dispute, and it might not end there.
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gamedeveloper.com Tech ·
How co-op climbing hit Peak achieved 2 million sales for less than $200,000
Aggro Crab and Landfall's latest hit was mostly made during a one-month long game jam in South Korea.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster review - a careful makeover that doesn’t wholly stave off the ravages of time
Our review of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition - a lovely game that's showing its age a bit.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
First PS Plus Extra Game for July 2025 Confirmed
Say hello to Abiotic Factor
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Discount Codes Are Being Sent Out to PS Plus Members
Get 20% off PS5 accessories
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variety.com Tech ·
‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more refunds to players of Epic Games "Fortnite."
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theverge.com Tech ·
YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews
More AI-powered search results.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
These Pixels are banned in one of Google's biggest markets, and more could follow
An entire line of Google Pixel phones has been banned in one of the company's biggest markets following a patent lawsuit.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Windows is finally kicking the Blue Screen of Death to the curb
Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death, which indicates a serious error with Windows, is ending its reign of terror. The company is transitioning to a Black Screen of Death instead.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Steam Store is down for some users — live updates on reported outage
Popular PC gaming platform seems to be having problems
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop review: A slightly worse version of a year-old PC
It only makes any sense at all because of the old Surface Laptop’s price hike.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
PlayStation 5 Liquid Metal Issues Could Cause Many Consoles to Die In a Couple of Years, As More Users Are Reporting Problems Over Time
The known PlayStation 5 liquid metal issues are affecting more and more users, and thet could cause a lot of consoles to die in the next couple of years.
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As the full game is announced for PS Plus, here are six things to look forward to in Diablo 4 Season 9
Sins of the Horadrim is Diablo 4’s ninth season of live service. Could what it’s bringing to the game be enough to tempt you back?
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watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence - 9to5Mac
watchOS 26 adds several new Apple Intelligence features to the Apple Watch, but they each have their own hardware requirements.
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Gemini will soon work as your Android assistant even with ‘Activity’ disabled
Google has announced (via email) that Gemini app users can soon access smart assistant capabilities on Android without having Activity saved.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
Score a FREE $300 Amazon gift card before Prime Day w/ purchases of new Samsung OLED Smart Monitor
Samsung recently put its brand-new OLED M9 Smart Monitor and two new editions of the M8 and M7 models up for pre-order with as much as $300 in FREE Samsung credit attached. If you’re looking to land one of these sweet new monitors for your Mac mini setup, or any other system for that matter,…
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Best Steam Summer Sale 2025 Game Deals
The Steam Summer Sale is now live, and there are some great bargains to find here.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo announces 2025 Switch eShop Summer Sale - first discount for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, tons more
Nintendo 2025 Switch eShop Summer Sale live with first discount for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and lots more - see the full list of deals.
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rudebaguette.com Tech ·
“Samsung Faces a Shocking Setback”: Latest Smartphone Flops So Hard the Brand Is Forced to Rethink Its Entire Strategy - Rude Baguette
IN A NUTSHELL 📉 Samsung’s latest release, the Galaxy S25 Edge, has underperformed in sales, leading to a strategic reassessment. 📱 The ultra-thin design of the S25 Edge results in compromises like a smaller battery and fewer camera sensors. 💰 Priced at approximately $1,350, the S25 Edge is among the most expensive smartphones, with notable
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Now Google’s Gemini AI is ready to fill in those empty cells in your spreadsheet
You can use it to generate text and summarize data in Sheets.
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Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install the current betas
Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch...
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Radical S Pen upgrade could change how you'll use the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra might adopt some radical and long-awaited changes and improvements to the S Pen and digitizer.
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azcentral.com Tech ·
Fortnite is paying a $126M settlement. How to claim your refund in Arizona
Fortnite players can file for a share of Epic Game' $126 million settlement with the FTC. Here's how to file a claim and get a refund.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Warning: watchOS 26 Beta 2 Crashes Apple's Expensive Hermès Watches
If you have an Hermès Apple Watch model, you're going to want to avoid installing watchOS 26 beta 2. According to Apple's release notes for...
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What is an Xbox?
It sure looks like the next Xbox is going to be different, as Microsoft competes more with Steam.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Front Mission 3 Deserved Better Than This AI Slop - Aftermath
Some of the worst "upscaling" we've ever seen
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Download: 26th June (North America)
Tamagotchi Plaza! Ruffy and the Riverside! Locomoto!
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Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel
Microsoft wants to avoid another CrowdStrike incident.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
"We haven't ruled them out"
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polygon.com Tech ·
Sable, the rare open world game that respects your time, is free on Epic Games Store
Take Sable’s rite of passage and enjoy some great music along the way
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Famitsu sales (6/16/25 - 6/22/25) - Nintendo Switch 2 still dominating in Japan
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 140,026 Switch Lite – 5,212 Switch OLED – 5,110 PS5 – 3,581 Switch – 2,442 PS5 Pro – 1,676 PS5 Digital Edition – 749 Xbox Series S – 107 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 47 Xbox Series X – 37 PS4 – 28 For comparison’s sake,...
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newsweek.com Tech ·
Parents have two more weeks to claim FTC refunds from Fortnite
Refunds are being given to people who made unwanted purchases in Fortnite as far back as 2017.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 45+ sales on tech products live now
Prime Day isn't until July 8, but I found early deals on our editors' favorite TVs, outdoor gear, laptops, headphones, phones, and more.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Review: Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
A little birdy wants to wave hello
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Nvidia explains why its desktop RTX 5050 only uses GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR7 like the laptop version — 'G6 is the best choice for desktops and the more power efficient G7 is the best choice for laptops'
GDDR6 vs GDDR7
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Here's What Apple's iPhone Could Look Like Every Year Through 2030
Earlier this week, reputable display analyst Ross Young of Counterpoint Research reignited discussion around recent reports about the display changes...
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Bose SoundLink Plus Review: The Grass-Type Pokémon of Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Sometimes a great color and great sound is all you need.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 5050 for $249
Available in the second half of July. Nvidia today announced the smallest member of the RTX 50-series, the GeForce RTX 5050. It will start at $249 and will...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility mystery is solved and updates are on the way
USB cameras will need to present themselves differently.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Fortnite Players, You Have a New Chance to Get Money From a $245M Settlement. Here's How to File
If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022 and missed the January filing deadline, you might still be eligible for a share of the FTC settlement.
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
6 New GTA Online Vehicles Released By Rockstar Games - RockstarINTEL
Rockstar Games have just released 6 brand new vehicles in GTA Online for the latest Event Week. As part of the recent GTA Online Money Fronts update, there were several pieces of content including vehicles which were not released on launch day.
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lemonde.fr Tech ·
When a giant Pikachu drops into a French formal garden at a 'Pokémon Go Fest'
Nine years after its release, the phenomenon that is 'Pokémon Go' continues to draw crowds. The game's enduring success is fueled by outdoor events like Pokémon Go Fest, which was held for the first time in France on Friday.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Mario Kart World Fans Had A Trick For Getting Regular Online Races And Nintendo Just Blew It Up
Selecting random no longer guarantees three-lap races after a new patch
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macOS Tahoe will add three new apps to your Mac, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac
macOS Tahoe will add three new Apple apps to your Mac when it launches this fall for all users, here’s what’s coming.