Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
HDMI 2.2 specs are out with ‘Ultra96’, up to 16K at 60Hz - 9to5Mac
The HDMI Forum has officially released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, boosting maximum bandwidth to 96Gbps.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Stalker 2's Modding Tools Require 700 GB Of Space
Yes, the open-world post-apocalyptic simulator's new modding kit is a hard drive behemoth
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theverge.com Tech ·
Samsung is offering a $50 credit when you preorder its upcoming foldable smartphone.
You can’t use it toward the phone you’re preordering, though.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google Wallet adds another state to its digital ID roster
Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia are next in line
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anthropic.com Tech ·
Build and Host AI-Powered Apps with Claude - No Deployment Needed
Create interactive AI apps directly in Claude. Users pay for their own API usage, you pay nothing. Build games, tools, and assistants with zero deployment complexity.
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livescience.com Tech ·
New chip could be the breakthrough the quantum computing industry has been waiting for
Scientists in Australia have developed a quantum control chip that removes a key obstacle to getting qubits into practical, real-world computing systems.
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aboutamazon.com Tech ·
Ring debuts Video Descriptions, Gen AI-powered updates on what’s happening at home
A new era at Ring starts with detailed alerts that let you distinguish between urgent and everyday activity at a glance.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Fortnite players set for $126 million refund this week. Here's how to get the money.
Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 10 reportedly gets a battery boost and faster 'Qi2 Wireless Charging'
According to a new report, Google's base Pixel 10 will apparently have a larger battery and "Qi2 Wireless Charging."
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Google will prompt Android users to adjust Find Hub privacy during device setup
Through an update, Google has revealed that a new prompt during setup will push Android users to change Find Hub privacy settings.
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cleveland.com Tech ·
Thousands of Fortnite gamers to get refunds, but there’s a deadline
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were unfairly charged for in-game purchases, with nearly one million payments going out this week. Consumers now have until July 9 to file a claim tied to Epic Games’ $245 million settlement over deceptive billing practices.
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engadget.com Tech ·
PS Plus Monthly games for July include Diablo 4 and Jusant
Sony is marking the 15th anniversary of PS Plus.
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Dbrand admits it had a ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to Killswitch Joy-Con grip detachment complaints
“Please continue dunking on us for the next six to eight months for reincarnating Steve Jobs.”
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Report: Galaxy S26 to use Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite sequel, not TSMC version
According to a new report, Samsung will make the Snapdragon chips being used in the Galaxy S26 series instead of TSMC.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Ubuntu disables Intel GPU security mitigations, promises 20% performance boost
Overtime defenses for Spectre-based attacks have taken their toll.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live — Antonline drop happening this afternoon, Walmart tonight
Don't miss your chance to get a Switch 2!
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Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds
Lenovo Legion Go S gets better frame rates running Valve’s free operating system.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Meta is adding AI-powered summaries to WhatsApp | TechCrunch
Meta announced on Wednesday that it's adding an AI-powered summaries feature to WhatsApp. The optional new feature uses Meta AI to summarize unread
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
SonicWall NetExtender Trojan and ConnectWise Exploits Used in Remote Access Attacks
SonicWall and ConnectWise security breaches enable Trojan and remote access malware targeting VPN users and AI tool seekers.
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techradar.com Tech ·
We're tracking Switch 2 restocks live, and have got all the latest information and retailer links to check
All the latest on Switch 2 stock, right here
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Anker’s versatile travel charger is on sale just in time for summer
The Fitbit Ace LTE is also $30 off.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Google to Gemini Users: We’re Going to Look at Your Texts Whether You Like It or Not
An email sent out to Android users should raise the eyebrows of anyone worried about privacy.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
"One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
"About 3 times slower than the original Steam Deck LCD"
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Square Enix acknowledges Expedition 33 success
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has proved to be a massive hit with gamers and critics alike and many are praising its evolutionary turn based combat. After playing the game, many users took to social…
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘Destiny 2’ Players Hate Edge Of Fate’s ‘New Gear’ Grind Plan
Destiny 2 will begin a new form of loot grinding and seasonal bonuses with The Edge of Fate expansion arrives, and players don't love it.
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noisypixel.net Tech ·
Front Mission 3 Remake Reveals 15 Minutes Of Tactical Gameplay Ahead Of Launch
Watch 15 minutes of new gameplay for Front Mission 3: Remake, showcasing revamped visuals, tactical mecha combat, and narrative choices ahead of its June 26, 2025 launch on Switch.
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Samsung's latest earbuds will be unveiled ahead of Galaxy Unpacked
The company says these Buds will bring " louder, clearer, deeper" sounds.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
New Hot Shots Golf Game Cops To Using Generative AI For Trees
Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots features Pac-Man and AI foliage
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Leaked Pixel 10 Spec Sheet Confirms Important Change
We are always trying to learn more about Google’s upcoming devices ahead of official announcements, but sometimes the information isn’t the greatest of news. Take this Pixel 10 spec dump as an example. While we now have a very accurate picture of what the Pixel 10 will be... #Google #Pixel10
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variety.com Tech ·
Jack Black to Reprise Officer Dick in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" franchise returns with new installment "3 + 4" on July 11, it's bringing Jack Black back with it.
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cnet.com Tech ·
This Handheld Gaming Device Has Promise, but One Fatal Flaw Holds It Back
As much as I love the Ayaneo Pocket S, it doesn't do enough to justify its price.
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Your iPhone Can Now Hold a Digital Driver's License. Here Are the States That Let You Do It
You might only need an iPhone to fly if you live in states that support digital identify verification.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Stalker 2's broken A-life system is finally working as designed, according to GSC Game World
STALKER 2: Shadow Of Chornobyl's busted A-Life system has been patched extensively, alongside the introduction of official mod support.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 2
Apple provided developers with the second beta of iOS 26, introducing the first changes and refinements to the new operating system since it debuted...
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.4 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it for Switch 2 today
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Sony really won't be putting new first party games on PlayStation Plus day one any time soon
Sony is sticking to its guns, and won't be releasing its first party games day one on its PlayStation Plus subscription service.
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theregister.com Tech ·
Microsoft opens a free tier for Windows 10 extended updates
: Or your cloud-bound soul. Otherwise, $30 please
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet Is Over 50% Off Ahead Of Prime Day 2025
The Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus is on sale for just $55, which is the best price we've ever seen for Amazon's tablet.
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M5 iPad Pro OLED Displays Enter Mass Production for October Launch
Apple is expected to release new iPad Pro models powered by its latest M5 chip later this year, and both Samsung Display and LG Display have...
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Dbrand is sending improved Switch 2 grips to all customers after ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to detaching claims | VGC
“You should be allowed to hold it however the f**k you want,” the peripheral maker concedes…
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
The First James Bond of the Amazon Era Is Young, Reckless, and a Playable Character
'007 First Light' will be released next year, featuring a fresh take on Bond from 'Hitman' developer IO Interactive.
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techspot.com Tech ·
Asus pushes 2,600W into RTX 5090 to prove new cableless GPU power connector works
In a recent Bilibili video, translated by Tom's Hardware, Asus China GM Tony Yu pumped nearly 2 kilowatts into an Nvidia RTX 5090 to showcase the resilience...
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slate.com Tech ·
Even Nintendo Can’t Weather the Storm That’s Coming for the Video Game Industry
Enjoy the new Nintendo console while it lasts. We may not get another one.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
PlayStation maintains that it still won’t release first-party games on PS Plus on day one | VGC
Adding 4-5 day one indie games per year and adding first-party games after 12-18 months is “working really well”…
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This 250W Charging Station Replaces All Your Chargers, Now at a Record Low Price for Early Prime Day
It’s the all-in-one charger for everything.
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Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux
It’s funny how useful a 34-year-old software design can still be.
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Death Stranding 2's instantaneous loading times truly prove the power of the PS5
Players are already impressed by the incredibly fast loading times in Death Stranding 2, which only proves the power of the PS5 console.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Could Obliterate Both Single-Core & Multi-Core Benchmarks As Tipster Claims That First Chipset Samples’ Performance Cores Were Tested At 5.00+ GHz
A tipster claims that Qualcomm is testing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 samples at above 5.00GHz, which could result in a new single-core and multi-core record
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Deals: New Samsung AI Smart Monitor + $300 credit, Pixel 8 Pro + FREE Pixel Watch $700 off, Lenovo 2025 IdeaPad Slim $250 off, more
Samsung is now offering up FREE no-commitment $50 credits ahead of the Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 7 and Galaxy Watch 8/Ultra...
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There's finally a power bank with a retractable USB-C cable — and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day
Baseus integrates a retractable cable into its latest 20,000mAh power bank, and it's wonderful.