Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
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ign.com Tech ·
'When Did It Become Trendy to Hate on a New Game?' — as Highguard Struggles to Win Over the Internet, Video Game Developers Come to Its Defense - IGN
A number of high-profile video game developers have defended Highguard amid an online backlash during the game’s launch.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Dispatch is censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Although there was initially speculation about Dispatch being censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s now confirmed that this is indeed the case. In the PC and PS5 versions, the game featured a “Visual Censorship” setting. This is gone on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, so you’re always getting the censored experience. All scenes are in tact, but there...
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theverge.com Tech ·
Sonos details the best features of its new 8-channel speaker amp.
Yesterday the company announced its first new hardware since 2024. The Sonos Amp Multi is targeted at high-end sound systems and professional audio installers, but this video explaining all of the amplifier’s features will make anyone with a handful of old speakers lying around want to add one to their setup. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUTE-KTleoI]
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
Ubisoft Employee Claims He's Placed on Unpaid Suspension for Criticising Return-to-Office Policy
A Ubisoft employee has claimed that he has been placed on an unpaid disciplinary suspension for comments on RTO mandates.
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engadget.com Tech ·
LinkedIn will let you show off your vibe coding expertise
LinkedIn is leaning into the rise of vibe coding by allowing users to show off their proficiency with various AI coding tools directly on their profiles.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February 2026 announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the February 2026 Monthly Games lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. All titles will be available from February 3, 2026 until March 2, 202…
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Did the Nintendo Switch 2 Really Have a Bad Holiday? We Asked Analysts - IGN
Since December, we've been seeing (and writing!) headlines discussing the seeming slowdown of Nintendo Switch 2 sales going into the holiday season. But there's some nuance to this narrative, so I kicked off the new year by bugging all the analysts I knew for some further context on Nintendo Switch 2's holiday sales.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
The Disney Afternoon Collection confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, will have two new games
The Disney Afternoon Collection has now been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, plus two brand new games are coming to the package.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026 Announced
Boxing! Diving! Flying!
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Scott Pilgrim EX launches March 3
Retro-style side-scrolling adventure brawlerScott Pilgrim EX will launch digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 3 for $28.99, developer Tribute G…
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Baldur's Gate 3 studio boss calls out "hurtful", "personal" videogame reviewers - "sometimes I think it'd be a good idea for critics to be scored, Metacritic-style"
Fresh from the trenches of the Divinity generative AI debate, Larian CEO Swen Vincke has taken to social media with some thoughts on "hurtful" game reviews.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Arc Raiders and The Finals hit by "coordinated" DDoS attacks
Embark Studios confirms that both Arc Raiders and The Finals have been hit by DDoS attacks.
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playstationlifestyle.net Tech ·
PS5 System Update for January 2026 Adds New Features - PlayStation LifeStyle
Sony is rolling out PS5 system software update 26.01-12.60.00 as we speak, and this time, we're getting more than just stability.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
I tried Samsung's $2,900 tri-foldable phone ahead of its US debut - it won me over in minutes
Let's set aside the spec talks and pricing for a moment and acknowledge the form factor that should've always been.
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nature.com Tech ·
The mass distribution in and around the Local Group - Nature Astronomy
Although our nearest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, is falling towards us, slightly more distant galaxies all move away with the cosmic expansion because they are being pulled by a giant dark matter sheet.
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blog.google Tech ·
Google AI Plus is now available everywhere our AI plans are available, including the U.S.
We’re launching Google AI Plus in 35 new countries and territories including the US, making it available everywhere Google AI plans are available.
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How to get Glimmet and evolution Glimmora in Pokémon Go
How to catch Glimmet in Pokémon Go, along with a look at how to evolve Glimmet into Glimmora and a shiny Glimmet.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Google AI Plus is now available in the US for $8 a month
Google AI Plus, the company’s most affordable AI subscription plan, is now rolling out in the US.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Villion: Code announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, new school RPG from Kouji Okada of Megami Tensei and Persona fame
This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed Villion: Code, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release is planned for May 25, 2026 in Japan. This is a new school RPG from Kouji Okada, the co-creator of Megami Tensei and Persona. It takes place in a university town of an isolated island floating in Tokyo...
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malwarebytes.com Tech ·
WhatsApp rolls out new protections against advanced exploits and spyware
WhatsApp is strengthening how it handles photos and videos, and introducing Strict Account Settings to limit risky messages from unknown senders.
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e.vnexpress.net Tech ·
iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17: Which one should I buy? - VnExpress International
"I really enjoy holding the iPhone Air, but many of my friends advise me to choose the iPhone 17," VnExpress' reader Hanh Dung said.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Apple shames Android with a software update for a 13-year-old iPhone
Apple just delivered a new software update to keep old iPhones working, a longevity flex most Android manufacturers still can't match.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Exclusive: First look at Samsung’s 25W wireless charger, possibly for Galaxy S26
The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports up to 25W fast wireless charging, and we have the first images of its 25W wireless charger.
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Apple's Next Launch is Today
Apple Creator Studio launches this Wednesday, January 28. The all-in-one subscription provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A subscription to Apple Creator Studio also unlocks "intelligent features" and "premium content" in apps like Pixelmator Pro, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and later Freeform.
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tech.sportskeeda.com Tech ·
iPhone 16 vs iPhone Air: Which is the better iPhone?
The iPhone 16 and iPhone Air are premium smartphones on the market. The former is one of Apple's most affordable models, while the latter is designed to be incredibly thin and light.
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techpowerup.com Tech ·
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better
The AMD Ryzen 9850X3D builds on the already excellent 9800X3D without trying to shake up the market. Instead, it focuses on refining what already works. AMD delivers modest improvements with smarter tuning, and the same cache magic that gamers love. Thanks to a reasonable price increase, this processor will be a no-brainer pick for future high-end gaming rigs.
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Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Seven More Countries
Apple today said that hypertension notifications are now available for Apple Watch and iPhone users in Australia, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea, Brazil, and Turkey. Introduced last September, the hypertension detection feature uses the health sensors on the Apple Watch and custom-designed algorithms to determine if a user seems to be regularly experiencing high blood pressure.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iOS 26.3 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone - 9to5Mac
iOS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.
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theregister.com Tech ·
Nudify apps get past Google, Apple app moderation
: Researchers with the Tech Transparency Project found all sorts of apps that let users create fake non-consensual nudes of real people
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iOS 26.3: Here's what's new for your iPhone - 9to5Mac
Here are all of the new features coming as part of iOS 26.3, which is now available in beta for iPhone users.
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iPhone 18 Pro Could Feature Teleconverter Alongside Variable Aperture
Apple's rumored new variable aperture camera system for this year's iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according to a new claim from a Chinese leaker. Posting on Weibo today, the account known as "Smart Pikachu" said the feature had entered late-stage engineering samples, while a teleconverter is also "under evaluation" for the device. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026.
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robbreport.com Tech ·
Mercedes-Benz Just Unveiled Its New Ultra-Exclusive Mythos
Mercedes-Benz revealed that it has begun testing it second Mythos model in Sweden. The coupe will reportedly be powered by potent V-8.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Compile Heart and Megami Tensei co-creator announce Villion: Code for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, and Switch
Compile Heart has announced Villion: Code, the recently teased new “school RPG” by Megami Tensei and Persona series co-creator Kouji Okada, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals. I…
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Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer
The feature is now in Release Preview testing
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Ubisoft Follows Last Week's Game Cancelations and Studio Closures With a Proposed Reduction of 200 More Jobs at its Paris Headquarters - IGN
Just a week after announcing the cancelation of six games, the closure of two studios and further job losses at another three locations, Ubisoft is now aiming its cost-reduction initiative at staff working inside its Paris headquarters.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Kasrkin regain their elite status in the January Kill Team Balance Update
Check out this quarter’s rules updates for Kill Team.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
What does version 26.01-12.60.00 do?
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magic.gg Tech ·
Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Overview: Five Ways or the Highway
Learn all about the best archetypes (and some potential sleeper hits) in Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft.
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indiandefencereview.com Tech ·
2,000-Year-Old ‘Battery’ Discovered in Iraq: Could Ancient Civilizations Have Harnessed Power?
Scientists are revisiting the ancient Baghdad battery, a 2,000-year-old artifact that might have been used as a primitive energy source, but new studies also suggest it could have been a part of religious rituals.
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Virtual Boy Joins Nintendo Switch Online Next Month, With 2 Never-Before-Released Games Confirmed to Launch in Future - IGN
Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online service next month, with two titles that have never been released before now confirmed to launch.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition
You can't officially buy one, these will be gifted by Samsung to Olympic athletes. Today Samsung is taking the wraps off the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic...
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google Messages on Wear OS could soon add two features you've been waiting for
Google Messages on Wear OS could soon support emoji reactions and bring along a "Mark as read" button for notifications. Here's what we know!
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buzzfeed.com Tech ·
Older People Are Revealing The Once-Luxurious Items That Are Now Considered Obsolete In 2026
"Having a full set in the living room meant you were 'rich' and 'smart.'"
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Apple Watch hypertension alerts roll out in 7 additional countries - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch hypertension alerts are rolling out to users in select countries across Asia, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East.
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bbc.com Tech ·
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Exynos 2700 Gets Spotted In New Benchmark Listing With A Unique ‘4 + 1 + 4 + 1’ CPU Cluster; Tipster Claims That Cores From Different Generations Are Mixed And Tested
The score obtained by the Exynos 2700 on Geekbench 6 is meaningless, as tipster claims that the benchmark leak signifies Samsung’s CPU design strategy
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cloud.google.com Tech ·
Diverse Threat Actors Exploiting Critical WinRAR Vulnerability CVE-2025-8088 | Google Cloud Blog
Espionage and financially motivated threat actors are exploiting critical WinRAR vulnerability CVE-2025-8088.
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hearthstone.blizzard.com Tech ·
34.4.2 Patch Notes
Check out the latest balance changes for Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Android phones are getting more anti-theft features | TechCrunch
Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools.