Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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kotaku.com Tech ·
World of Warcraft: What’s Up With the Collector’s Bounty?
For the month of July, lean right into that terrible grinding obsession
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techradar.com Tech ·
We loved the Sony XM6 headphones, and now a free update makes them even better – and the Sony MX5 earbuds are along for the ride too
Sony updates its WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with some welcome improvements
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theverge.com Tech ·
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC
A big scroll wheel for your PC.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Death Stranding 2?
Special delivery
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5 beginner ChatGPT tips to add to your AI prompts for better results
Simple words for beginners to add to prompts
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forbes.com Tech ·
Responding To Bungie’s Comments On My ‘Destiny 2’ Edge Of Fate Article
Earlier this week, I wrote an article about what I felt were some problems with the upcoming Destiny 2: Edge of Fate expansion which Bungie has disputed.
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hackaday.com Tech ·
Why GitHub Copilot Isn’t Your Coding Partner
These days ‘AI’ is everywhere, including in software development. Coming hot on the heels of approaches like eXtreme Programming and Pair Programming, there’s now a new kind of pa…
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
iOS 26 has an awesome Wi-Fi upgrade for your iPhone
This is a big deal for both iPhone and iPad users
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9to5google.com Tech ·
All of the best 4th of July deals: Samsung, Google, accessories, smart home, more
This is your roundup of all the most notable 4th of July deals we have gathered today and over the...
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot | TechCrunch
The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, and more.
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africa.businessinsider.com Tech ·
The 5 best AI girlfriend apps to try in 2025
#FeaturedPost
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Apple's perfectionism is setting up the long-awaited first foldable iPhone for failure
If Apple doesn't hurry up and launch the first foldable iPhone soon, there may not be much of a market left to save.
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Nothing Phone (3) beats the iPhone 16 and the Galaxy S25 at one major feature
The Nothing Phone (3) has an advantage over its much more popular competitors? What might it be?
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Anthem Is Going Offline In 2026, EA Finally Sunsetting The Failed Live Service Shooter
EA is sunsetting Anthem, its failed live service third-person shooter in 2026, nearly seven years since it launched.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S in August, as first Sony-published game on the platform
Helldivers 2 is officially coming to Xbox Series X|S on the 26th August.
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Nintendo says that Nintendo Switch 2 selling 5 million units is not accurate
Nintendo has clarified the information that was temporarily uploaded on its website that the Nintendo Switch 2 has shifted over five million units worldwide since it launched last month is “not…
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ign.com Tech ·
Younger Americans Have Spent 25% Less On Video Games This Year Than Last - IGN
Younger Americans are spending 25% less on video games today than this time last year, according to a new report.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
BioWare Flop ANTHEM Dies January 2026, Servers to Be Turned Off
PS4 game won't be playable after server switch-off
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Microsoft's extra year of Windows 10 security updates isn't a "viable solution" for the 400 million PCs that can't upgrade to Windows 11 — "It's obvious users are frustrated and feel yanked around."
Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) wants Microsoft to provide longer support for Windows 10.
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New Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks may give first real look at Samsung’s slimmer foldable
Looks like the render leaks got it right.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
First Google Pixel Buds 2a leak comes with a surprise color for an existing model
The Pixel Buds 2a might launch alongside Google's upcoming Pixel phones
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carscoops.com Tech ·
Land Rover’s Darkest Defender Packs A Brutal 626 HP | Carscoops
The new Defender OCTA Black mixes style with capability
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neowin.net Tech ·
Microsoft removes PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11 in build 27891
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build with some fixes, a new feature for the Microsoft Store, and PowerShell changes.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Forza Motorsport Team Reportedly Loses 'Nearly 50% Of Staff' In Xbox Job Cuts
Brutal losses for Turn 10
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Stop Killing Games Reaches 1 Million Signatures as Players Continue Fight for Game Preservation - IGN
The Stop Killing Games initiative has reached the crucial 1 million signatures milestone in its quest to preserve video games for decades to come, but its fight isn’t over yet.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Walmart Clears Out 4K Onn Roku TVs From Just $74 in This Massive July 4th Deal
Walmart is blowing out its remaining stock of Roku-powered TVs, and that means you can get one at a discount.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
These 7 AI prompts will instantly boost your results — here’s how
This is how you get better results
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Leakers clash over what Google's thinking for Pixel 10 color options
With Google expected to launch the Pixel 10 series in just a little over a month, we're closing in on the color lineup to expect.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Apple Suddenly Drops AirPods Max Below Its Black Friday Price for Everyone, Not Just for Prime Members
Enjoy the best Apple AirPods money can buy, but for less.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Rumor Replay: New MacBook with iPhone chip, Apple Glasses, more - 9to5Mac
This week’s Rumor Replay column covers Apple’s forthcoming MacBook with an iPhone chip, plus Apple Glasses, an iPad Pro redesign, and more.
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Apple's New M4 MacBook Air Hits All-Time Low for 4th of July, Stock Might Be Gone If You Wait Until Prime Day
Apple's elite-level M4 processor makes this 13-inch MacBook one of the very best laptops available anywhere, especially when the price is cut down by 15%.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra battery rumors suggest a familiar capacity, faster charging speeds
It seems like Samsung is once again keeping its flagship's battery capacity at just 5,000mAh, but with a speedier charging rate.
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pcgamer.com Tech ·
Destiny 2 just got weird: Launch trailer leans hard into time travel and looks more like a Control crossover
Edge of Fate might be light on new activities, but at least the campaign sets up a cool mystery.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
MindsEye director reportedly says the studio will relaunch the game, as around 300 staff are at risk of being laid off
MindsEye director Leslie Benzies has reportedly told staff the studio will relaunch the game, around the time about 300 workers are at risk of being laid off.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Former Xbox Dev Claims Turn 10's Forza Motorsport Team 'Is No More'
"A very sad day"
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Joanna Dark actor asks fans to call for Perfect Dark to be saved, as Adam Jensen's actor details financial loss due to cancellation
Johanna Dark actor Alix Wilton Regan has implored fans to use their voices to save Perfect Dark.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Amazon Prime Day 2025: The best early deals live before the sale, plus everything else you need to know
Prime Day is coming back (again) this year; here's what you need to know and the best deals live now.
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iOS 26’s new Liquid Glass design looks like a major win for Apple - 9to5Mac
Apple has a new Liquid Glass design coming to iOS 26 and its other platforms, and I think it could prove a huge win for the company.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Perfect Dark Developer Responds To 'Big Controversy' Over 2024 Gameplay Trailer
"It's annoying me, so I wanted to say something."
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interestingengineering.com Tech ·
13-year-old hacks Teams, forces Microsoft to change bug bounty
A high schooler found a critical flaw in Microsoft Teams at 13. The discovery led to a major policy change in the company’s security program.
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Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first | TechCrunch
Meta is experimenting with having customizable chatbots messaging users unprompted and follow up on past conversations.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Samsung's One UI 8 will add a cool new trick to still photos
Samsung’s One UI 8 is giving still photos a new identity
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engadget.com Tech ·
Pick up Amazon's Echo Spot while it's on sale for $45 for Prime Day
That's a 44 percent discount and the lowest we've seen it.
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sciencealert.com Tech ·
Largest Mars Rock on Earth Could Sell For US$4 Million
The most massive chunk of Mars ever found on Earth could sell for up to US$4 million in a Sotheby's auction later this month.
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Reaper Actual, a Large-Scale Persistent Online Military FPS, Announced for PC - IGN
Distinct Possibility Studio, a new development team comprised of industry veterans including longtime Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley, has announced its first project: a large-scale persistent online open-world first-person shooter called Reaper Actual. It's in development for PC.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Ex-Ubisoft Bosses Convicted Over Workplace Harassment
A French court hands down sentences to three former Ubisoft executives after the trio are convicted on numerous charges.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Xbox Producer Recommends Laid Off Workers Should Use AI To 'Help Reduce The Emotional And Cognitive Load That Comes With Job Loss' - Aftermath
'I'm struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off'
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
One UI 8 will let any app show a Live Notification in Samsung's Now Bar
Live Notifications currently doesn't work with most third-party apps, but Samsung's One UI 8 update will fix that. Here's how.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold storage variants revealed by new leak
A noted X leaker revealed exactly how much storage each member of the Pixel 10 series could offer. The regular Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at a lower tier than the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch game reveals its developer | VGC
Nintendo has been secretive around the developers of its recent games…