Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
Single reports
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gameinformer.com Tech ·
Embracing the Chaos
Gearbox’s flagship franchise is ready to free players from past restraints in Borderlands 4.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 11's Tensor G6 will reportedly use 2nm process at TSMC, no longer lagging behind
According to a new report, Google is planning to jump to TSMC’s 2nm process for Tensor G6 faster than it...
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Google finally rolling out Chrome for Android’s bottom address bar
In a move that has been a long time coming, Google is now letting Chrome for Android users have a bottom address bar.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Netflix is removing over 20 games, including Hades and Monument Valley
It's the latest sign of trouble for gaming on the streamer.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Apple's Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2 | TechCrunch
These are not likely the final adjustments, given that iOS 26 doesn't launch publicly until the fall. However, they are indications that Apple is actively listening to early user feedback and making tweaks accordingly.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Google rolls out Street View time travel to celebrate 20 years of Google Earth
Google Earth wowed everyone 20 years ago, and it’s still pretty cool.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way
Dev Channel testers can try out new features this week
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techraptor.net Tech ·
Co-op Climbing Game Peak Hits 1m Sales in Less Than a Week | TechRaptor
Peak, a wacky physics-based co-op climbing game from Aggro Crab and Landfall, has managed to hit a million sales in its release week.
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news.lenovo.com Tech ·
Lenovo Ushers Next Generation of Hybrid AI with Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14”, 10) - Lenovo StoryHub
Meet the world’s first Chromebook powered by MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor and exclusive Google AI features for hybrid AI functionality.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
New high-res renders outline the entire Galaxy Watch 8 lineup in all its squircle glory
Full-body renders of every angle of the new Galaxy Watch 8 models bring more detail to the big design shakeup
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Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in
Keep track of your cards.
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Delays 2.3 Patch, Reveals How Big It Is
Cyberpunk 2077 has delayed its upcoming 2.3 update, but at least we know what to expect in terms of its scope now.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Cyberpunk 2077's Big New 2.3 Update Delayed
The highly anticipated 2.3 update needs more time to cook.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Charming co-op climbing game Peak takes Steam by storm, selling one million copies in six days and mounting the top sellers page
Peak takes Steam by storm, selling one million copies in six days and mounting the top sellers page.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold Rumored for Huge Durability Upgrade
It doesn’t seem all that long ago that the first foldables were neither water nor dust resistant. I still remember the sand that would slide into a hinge and destroy it or pinch onto a display, causing it to break. No one brought them anywhere near water droplets either... #Google #Pixel10ProFold
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gamespot.com Tech ·
How One Deus Ex Designer Created The Game's Best Level
Steve Powers' version of Hong Kong feels as generous and extravagant as it did 25 years ago.
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engadget.com Tech ·
The Morning After: Samsung’s big foldable Unpacked event takes place on July 9
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple read your mean tweets about Liquid Glass and Finder, Tesla's quiet robotaxi launch runs into a few bumps, What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Comparison Video Highlights Massive Improvements Over Death Stranding Director's Cut, and the Power of the Decima Engine
A new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach comparison highlights massive improvements over the Director's Cut version of its predecessor.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Apple read your mean tweets about Liquid Glass and Finder
After unveiling some new visual elements to the next generation of its operating systems during WWDC 2025, Apple has already walked back some of the proposed design revisions.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Digital Foundry Is "Happy" With Switch 2 But Feels The Screen Is "Problematic"
Display has "blurring characteristics that are easily worse than the 2017 Switch’s display"
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nvidia.com Tech ·
GeForce RTX 5050 Desktop & Laptops GPUs Bring Blackwell RTX To Gamers Everywhere, Starting At $249
Step up to RTX with new GeForce RTX GPUs, featuring DLSS-enhanced and accelerated graphics, ray-traced effects, and cutting-edge neural rendering technologies. GeForce RTX 5050 Laptops are available now, followed by desktop GPUs in the second-half of July.
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hindustantimes.com Tech ·
Pixel 10 launch: 5 key things we expect from the next-gen Google phones
Google Pixel 10 series isn’t far off, and leaks about the phones are all over the internet.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Painkiller launches October 9
Painkiller, the reimagining of the classic first-person shooter franchise, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 9, publisher 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studio…
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 pick up June 2025 update in more countries
Samsung is widening the net for the rollout of the June 2025 software update for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 lineup this week.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
There's a New Ringtone in iOS 26
The second beta of iOS 26 includes a new ringtone that's an alternative to the classic "Reflection" ringtone that Apple uses as a default...
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xda-developers.com Tech ·
A chapter of Linux's history comes to a close as Kubuntu drops X11 support for Wayland
X11 had a good run.
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Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Deadline For 400 Million Windows Users
Decision time for most Windows users — act now.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is in stock online at Best Buy
Want one? Act quickly.
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Google brings historical Street View imagery to Google Earth | TechCrunch
Google announced on Tuesday that you can now access historical Street View imagery on Google Earth.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Smash Bros. Director Sakurai Laments 'Unsustainable' AAA Game Dev, Discusses AI And Uncertainty
Mysterious dimension
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Budget Steam smash hit, Peak, is my new gaming obsession
Peak is a truly brilliant game about climbing mountains, and it's out now. We take a look.
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These battery-powered 4K cameras record 24/7
Tapo’s new hub matters
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Google Confirms Most Gmail Users Must Upgrade All Their Accounts
With attacks and breaches underway, make this change today.
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techspot.com Tech ·
Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics
Trusted leaker KeplerL2 recently dropped several new details about Sony and Microsoft's plans for their next-generation consoles. If the information proves accurate, both companies will once again...
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pokemon.com Tech ·
Tune In on Twitch, Get Pokémon TCG Pocket Hourglasses to Celebrate Eevee Grove
Watch one of the seven featured Pokémon TCG Pocket streams to earn in-game hourglasses.
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ign.com Tech ·
Borderlands 4 Sets Its Sights on Reclaiming the Looter Shooter Throne - IGN
With Borderlands 4, the team at Gearbox seems eager to take some big swings in hopes of reclaiming the throne of firearms and shell casings they themselves built, and whether it’s the greatly improved shooting mechanics, an interesting revamp to RPG mechanics, an entirely fresh setting, a slew of new characters, or a more grounded tone in its story, the handful of hours I played left me fairly confident that I will find myself pulled back into this wonderfully weird world of psychopaths and extremely irritating robots.
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thecut.com Tech ·
The Hamptons Status List
The $95,000 trees and camp-pickup jackets that quietly (and not so quietly) signal social standing.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
Lexus Could Get Its Own Version Of Toyota GR's Next Sports Coupe | Carscoops
The next-gen Toyota Supra might be joined by a Lexus twin, both featuring hybrid powertrains and dramatic design shifts
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
I've been using this one ChatGPT prompt for years — and it works in absolutely any situation
A simple prompt that works in all situations
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latenighter.com Tech ·
Apple Pulls Ad Campaign Fronted By SNL Star Just One Day After Its Debut - LateNighter
Saturday Night Live writer/performer Martin Herlihy’s latest on-screen gig was short-lived.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Rematch Review - Unbelievable Tekkers
Rematch takes a refreshing, skill-based approach to football games that can be just as frustrating as it is thrilling
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rudebaguette.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 Divides the Community as Doubts Rise Over Whether the New Console Truly Delivers on Expectations - Rude Baguette
IN A NUTSHELL 🎮 The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched, selling over 3.5 million units in just four days, setting a new record for console releases. 💰 Priced at around $500, the console offers a 7.9-inch LCD screen with Full HD resolution, but its high cost is debated among gamers. 🔍 Some enthusiasts appreciate the
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Mario Kart 64's Unofficial PC Port Is Amazing
You can now easily play this classic Nintendo 64 kart racer on your modern computer
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Galaxy Watch 8 series leak shows Samsung's upcoming wearables from every angle
With just a couple of weeks to go until Samsung's rumored Unpacked event, this is our best look yet at the entire Galaxy Watch 8 family.
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pokemongolive.com Tech ·
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 details revealed: Ultra Unlock, habitat times, and more!
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
MindsEye developer confirms layoffs as it "focuses on updates and performance optimization for MindsEye"
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has confirmed it has "had to make the painful decision" to lay off staff.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Delayed Beyond This Week, Confirms 'Similar Scope' to 2.2
Punk'd
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo's Strict Policy On MiG Carts Is Creating A Problem For Secondhand Switch 2 Buyers
Bricking it
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techraptor.net Tech ·
Dune: Awakening Sales Reach 1m as Dev Shares Fun Stats | TechRaptor
Funcom has revealed that Dune: Awakening sales have hit a big milestone since launch, and the developer has some fun stats for you as well.
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Co-Op Climbing Game Peak Takes Steam by Storm, Reaches Summit of Top Sellers Chart - IGN
Peak, a co-op climbing game from the team behind Another Crab's Treasure, is taking Steam by storm, selling 1 million copies in just six days.