Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple looked at Mira Murati’s AI startup, and won’t stop there - 9to5Mac
Apple has recently explored a possible deal with yet another notable name in the AI space: Mira Murati. Here's what went down.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
With 1.2.2 update, Civilization VII tries to win back traditionalists
Players can now disable Legacy Paths, Crisis, and quite a bit more.
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theshortcut.com Tech ·
Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 restock time: it's likely to be in stock at noon
Best Buy is due to go live with fresh Nintendo Switch 2 stock today
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engadget.com Tech ·
The Xbox PC app will soon integrate your various game libraries into one place
Microsoft has announced an integrated gaming library within the Xbox app, coming to the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds this holiday season.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Riot is shutting down studio behind its Minecraft-like game
Hytale is no more
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Google brings new Gemini features to Chromebooks, debuts first on-device AI
Google is bringing its AI obsession to Chrome OS.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Confirms The Release Date For Drag X Drive On Switch 2
Slam dunk
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supercarblondie.com Tech ·
Lexus’ 900 hp LFR spotted hunting AMGs on California’s Angeles Crest highway – Supercar Blondie
Lexus’ upcoming flagship sports car, the Lexus LFR, has been spotted testing on public roads in the US, seen alongside a Mercedes-AMG GTR
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Samsung is reportedly still deciding which Galaxy AI features require a subscription
Samsung is reportedly still debating on what Galaxy AI features will be locked behind a paywall for users.
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rudebaguette.com Tech ·
“Android 16 Is Finally Here”: Check If Your Smartphone Is Compatible and Follow These Steps to Install It Instantly - Rude Baguette
IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Android 16 rollout begins, initially limited to select Google Pixel and beta-tested devices. 🔍 Users can manually check for updates via phone settings to expedite the process. 🔒 New version enhances security, user interface, and accessibility features. ⏳ Anticipated QPR1 update in September will bring additional functionalities. As of June 10,
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 teasers reveal design and key specs
The successor to last year's Mix Flip is launching later this week. We already know that Xiaomi is set to launch its Mix Flip 2 on Thursday, June 26 and...
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rogerebert.com Tech ·
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a Touching Story about Love and Loss | Video Games | Roger Ebert
If you keep an open mind, you’ll experience one of the best sci-fi universes ever crafted.
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A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset
The custom Quest 3S Xbox Edition goes on sale today.
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ign.com Tech ·
Reserve the Samsung Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 Smartphones Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2025 - IGN
Extra savings if you reserve. No deposit is required.
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time.com Tech ·
ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study
The study, from MIT Lab scholars, measured the brain activity of subjects writing SAT essays with and without ChatGPT.
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FBC: Firebreak is missing Control’s weird charm
There’s always Control 2.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Tease Turns Out to Be a Cast Reunion
Star admits he may have "misled" fans
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Has Switch 2 Been a Failure So Far for Non-Nintendo Games? The Numbers Paint a Mixed Picture - IGN
Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a strong start, with 3.5 million consoles sold. But outside of playing Mario Kart World, have you bought many other games? And how many of those weren't made by Nintendo?
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gamerant.com Tech ·
Interview: Borderlands 4 Producer Talks Building a Smarter, Stranger, and More Seamless Looter Shooter
Game Rant interviews Borderlands 4 senior project producer about how the new world, villain, and systems are reshaping the series from the inside out.
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bbc.com Tech ·
The growing popularity of gaming's surprise hit - gardening
Grow a garden is breaking records for online gaming - what's behind it's growing appeal?
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Square Enix apparently trying to get Final Fantasy XVI running on Nintendo Switch 2
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida and creative director Kazutoyo Maehiro has seemingly hinted that they are trying to get Final Fantasy XVI up and running on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy 14 to finally be playable thanks to new hat technology
Hrothgar and Viera will soon get proper headgear
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Apple Strikes Again, The MacBook Air 2025 Reaches a New Record-Low Price Once More
This is the lowest price ever for the new MacBook Air M4 on Amazon.
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forbes.com Tech ·
This Is The Best ‘Fortnite’ Skin Ever Made, Here’s How To Get It
But this new style? It’s the best skin I’ve ever seen, both an evolution of Fortnite’s recent “pen and ink” skin concept.
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whatculture.com Tech ·
100 Things You Never Knew About Resident Evil
More Biohazard trivia than you can shake a can of First Aid Spray at.
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10 Things That Killed Mortal Kombat 1
What went wrong with NetherRealm's soft reboot?
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10 Best Video Games Of 2025 (So Far)
The very best games of 2025 you absolutely NEED to be playing.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Xbox and Windows are no longer at arm's length | Opinion
When Microsoft first announced its intention to enter the games console market almost exactly 25 years ago, there was a…
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Adobe launches a new ‘computational photography’ camera app for iPhones
Marc Levoy, a former distinguished engineer at Google who helped put the Pixel camera on the map, helped build the app at Adobe.
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polygon.com Tech ·
The cuts in Final Fantasy Tactics remake might not be what we want, but they are what we need
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles fulfills director Kazutoyo Maehiro’s dream more than fans’
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Join Our next Developer Update Livestream
Tune in to our next Developer Update Stream which will cover Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim, and earn the Lacuni’s Pupil Twitch Drop.
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uploadvr.com Tech ·
Quest 3S Xbox Edition Leaks, Rumored To Launch Next Week
A Quest 3S Xbox Edition box has seemingly leaked, a year after Meta teased a limited-edition Quest "inspired by Xbox", and it's rumored to launch next week.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0.8 now available (patch notes)
One Nintendo Switch game which has stood the test of time and is a huge time sink in a good way is the creative Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game was updated today to Version 2.0.8…
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Rise in ‘alert fatigue’ risks phone users disabling news notifications, study finds
Publishers could see audiences uninstall apps, as some users receive up to 50 alerts a day, analysis shows
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The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme, SteamOS) Is Finally Available - IGN
The most powerful SteamOS handheld gaming PC yet is now available.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Monster Hunter Wilds game reviews hit "Overwhelmingly Negative" on Steam — can Capcom turn it around?
The honeymoon period is over as players turn on Monster Hunter Wilds for its lacking endgame content and suboptimal PC performance
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
RUMOR: Final Fantasy XVI devs may be hinting at a Switch 2 port
Will fantasy become reality?
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Nintendo Switch 2 Review: The Ultimate Handheld and It's Not Even Close
The Switch 2 "1-Ups" the groundbreaking original in every single way.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
CCP Games Reportedly Put Up for Sale by Pearl Abyss
According to a new rumor, Pearl Abyss is gauging interest from several game companies in the sale of its subsidiary CCP Games (EVE Online).
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung is bringing HDR screenshot support to One UI 8
Samsung is working on adding support for HDR screenshots to One UI 8. The feature was spotted in a closed One UI 8 beta build, and it works.
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fudzilla.com Tech ·
Logitech's upcoming MX Master 4 leaks online
Slightly modified design and an extra button Detailed images of the upcoming Logitech MX Master 4 mouse have been leaked online, showing a slightly modified design and an extra button. Spotted by Notebookcheck.net, and leaked by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the pictures s...
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Samsung has its own earthquake alert system with options Google should consider [Gallery]
While Google's earthquake alerts system works on Galaxy phones, Samsung has its own version hidden in One UI with some neat additions.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
THPS 3+4 Unveils Two New Characters & Maps Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Cowabunga!
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Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy now compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
One excellent platforming collection which was having trouble running properly on the Nintendo Switch 2 is the engrossing Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy. Those of you who own the game and want to play…
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Ara: History Untold gets a beefy update that promises "significant micromanagement reduction" and more competent AI not-Civs
Ara: History Untold has gotten a pretty big 'Living Strategy' update, tweaking the likes of AI, map generation, and busywork.
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nypost.com Tech ·
Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for this retro alternative: ‘Need a social media detox’
The ‘dumbphone’ craze is a continuation of 2000s nostalgia-core, a time when aesthetics like Britney Spears-esque McBling, cyberfuturism and Frutiger Aero ruled the trends.
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Get a 512GB Mac Mini M4 for its lowest price
The powerful desktop starts at just $469.
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Google Confirms Most Users Must Upgrade Gmail And Other Accounts
With attacks and breaches underway, make this change today.
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Eve Online developers CCP are being sold off, according to reports
The makers of the world's biggest space MMO are on the market, claim South Korean sources.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Upgrading your Windows 10 laptop? This Dell model is my top choice for work and travel
The Dell 14 Plus has become my go-to office laptop, thanks to its upgraded processor that delivers better performance and longer battery life.