Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening in February, possibly first week of the month
The first big Nintendo Direct is rumored to be taking place during the first week of February. That claim comes from NateTheHate, who shared what he’s heard during a podcast episode today. The new Nintendo Direct presentation could air during the first week of February. While February 4 / 5 is expected (depending on your time zone), he has not...
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung just confirmed its upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Pro
We didn't really need confirmation that the Galaxy Buds 4 lineup is coming soon, but Samsung has still obliged.
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deadline.com Tech ·
‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Devs Talk “Vital” Return to Raccoon City, Tease “Umbrella Curse”, Claire And Ada & Pairing Leon Kennedy With A New Leading Lady
Director Kōshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa talk to Deadline about the latest preview news for Resident Evil Requiem
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Apple to address the lack of cameras on the iPhone Air with the second model according to leak
The iPhone Air has been criticized for its lack of cameras despite its high price tag, and Apple has taken notice.
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sciencealert.com Tech ·
430,000-Year-Old Stick Found in Greece Among Humanity's Oldest Wooden Tools
NEW YORK (AP) – Two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools to be uncovered so far and date back 430,000 years.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Reminder: Cult Of The Lamb Summons Its "Biggest Update Ever" For Switch
The 'Woolhaven' expansion has arrived
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theverge.com Tech ·
Apple’s luxe AirPods Max have dropped to one of their lowest prices ever
It’s not often we see the Max drop below $450.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Playground Games on its Fable reboot's inception
Fable developer Playground Games was already thinking about doing something other than Forza Horizon around 2017.
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ign.com Tech ·
'We Know There's a Lot of Eyes on Us After Our Game Awards Trailer' — as Highguard Goes Live, Dev Insists 'We're in This for the Long Haul' - IGN
Highguard is out now following its high-profile showing at last month’s The Game Awards — and its developers have said a full year of post-launch content is already “deep in development.” Here's everything you need to know for launch.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Rumour: Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
Is that...?
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Cyberpunk roguelike action game ReBlade: The Death Spiral announced for PC
Publisher Spiral Up Games and Loulan: The Cursed Sand developer ChillyRoom have announced cyberpunk roguelike action game ReBlade: The Death Spiral for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February | TechCrunch
Using Google’s Gemini AI models, this Siri update will reportedly be the first to live up to the promises Apple made in June 2024, with the ability to complete tasks by accessing user’s personal data and on-screen content.
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Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users | TechCrunch
Google did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement of the class-action case, which accused the firm of "unlawful and intentional interception and recording of individuals’ confidential communications without their consent and subsequent unauthorized disclosure of those communications to third parties."
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engadget.com Tech ·
Google aims to take the sting out of scheduling meetings with a new Gemini feature
You'll need to have a paid Workspace plan and access to attendees' calendars to use it, though.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Clawdbot AI assistant: What it is, how to try it
You can start using the personal AI assistant right away, but you should understand the security risks first.
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bgr.com Tech ·
China's Thermal Battery Breakthrough Might Change Everything - BGR
Thermal batteries have major advantages in terms of durability, but they also have a serious shortcoming. Fortunately, this breakthrough might offer a solution.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Kirby Air Riders 1.3.0 update out now, patch notes - new features, balance adjustments, more
Kirby Air Riders has just been given a big version 1.3.0 update with new features, balance adjustments, and more - here are the patch notes.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts
Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow after deadly storm
Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively. The iPhone 5s came out in September 2013, while the iPhone 6 launched in September 2014.
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Google will settle its Assistant spying lawsuit for $68 million
“Ok Google, are you listening?”
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bbc.com Tech ·
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Try the New Xbox Cloud Gaming Web Experience — Now in Public Preview - Xbox Wire
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variety.com Tech ·
‘Highguard’: Wildlight Founders on How Their Debut Game Is Not Like ‘Concord’ or ‘Overwatch’
As "Highguard" is released, founders at game studio Wildlight address comparisons to "Overwatch" and the now-canceled "Concord."
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gameinformer.com Tech ·
Code Vein II Review - Bloodsucking The Fun Away - Game Informer
Remove Code Vein II's inspirations, and what remains is an unremarkable and forgettable experience.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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futurism.com Tech ·
Scientists Investigating 2,000-Year-Old Artifact That Appears to Be a Battery
New experiments purportedly add more credence to the idea that a 2,000 artifact is actually a battery, though some experts remain skeptical.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant
Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted ads
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Why has Microsoft been routing example.com traffic to a company in Japan?
Company's autodiscover caused users' test credentials to be sent outside Microsoft networks.
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supercarblondie.com Tech ·
Rick Ross has so many Rolls-Royces it’s actually starting to look like a dealership
Rick Ross has an impressive car collection with more than 100 vehicles to his name, but his Rolls-Royces still manage to stand out from the rest
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bgr.com Tech ·
Say Goodbye To Lugging Around A Laptop With This Handy $9 USB Gadget - BGR
With this handy and inexpensive OTG USB adapter, you can make your smartphone even more versatile and say goodbye to carting a laptop around with you.
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allrecipes.com Tech ·
FDA Announces Recall on More Than 80,000 Keurig Coffee Pods
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of more than 80,000 coffee pods sold by Keurig Dr Pepper. About 960 cartons of McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods have been recalled because they may contain full-caffeine coffee instead of decaf.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
DrDisrespect Lies About Being Invited To Highguard Preview Event - Kotaku
The controversial streamer shared a post online claiming he was invited to a creator event for the new FPS
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howtogeek.com Tech ·
5 uncomfortable truths about smart TVs everyone needs to hear
Maybe the dumbest modern appliance.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Samsung, if You Add This to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, I'd Be Eternally Grateful
Commentary: I've tested phones for 14 years, and I've got a few ideas on how Samsung can improve its next phone.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Co-op extraction shooter Hell Express to be published by Arc Games
Arc Games will publish Full Metal Bagel-developed anime-style cooperative extraction shooter Hell Express when it launches for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the company announced. A release da…
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Got a bank deposit from "Lopez Voice Assistant"? It's an Apple settlement — not a scam.
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
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itwire.com Tech ·
iTWire - Microsoft Patch Tuesday Reveals 114 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft is publishing 114 vulnerabilities this January 2026 Patch Tuesday. Today’s menu includes just one vulnerability marked as exploited in the wild, as well as two vulnerabilities where Microsoft is aware of public disclosure. There are no critical remote code execution or elevation of privile...
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Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps, including Slack and other workplace tools | TechCrunch
Claude users will now be able to call up interactive apps inside the chatbot interface, with Cowork integration coming soon.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Ubisoft launches voluntary redundancy process to cut 200 jobs from Paris head office
The process requires negotiation with trade unions, who have previously denounced the recently-announced restructuring proposal.
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Apple Considered AI-Powered iPhone Home Screen
Apple considered introducing a new Apple Intelligence feature that would dynamically re-arrange apps on the Home Screen. The detail emerged in a report last week from The Information, which said that subordinates of software chief Craig Federighi approached him with proposals for an AI-powered iPhone Home Screen. The feature would dynamically change the locations of apps on the Home Screen according to users' needs.
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ksl.com Tech ·
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
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timeextension.com Tech ·
"They Did Not Seem Like A Very Happy Bunch" - Lost Beavis And Butt-Head Title Resurfaces On PS1
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Hollywood was supposed to launch at the end of the '90s
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Arc Raiders shares PvE-oriented early 2026 roadmap
Following the Cold Snap event, Embark Studios is about to ramp up PvE in Arc Raiders with the four-part Escalation content roadmap.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
The Highguard Devs Explain That Terrible Game Awards Reveal
The original plan was to completely shadow drop the game just like Apex Legends
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Lindsey Halligan is no longer employed by the Justice Department after departure from Virginia U.S. attorney's office
Halligan, who had no prosecutorial experience, stepped down from her post in the Eastern District of Virginia after a judge found she was "masquerading" as U.S. attorney.
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Blizzard teases a spread of reveals across World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, but Starcraft gets just a tiny mention
Blizzard has teases a variety of reveals across World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and more.
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techpowerup.com Tech ·
AMD to Use RDNA 3.5 iGPU Until 2029, RDNA 5 Only on "Premium" SKUs
AMD's RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics is poised to become one of the company's longest-running iGPUs. A slide generated by AI and shared on the Chinese Weibo forums by Golden Pig Upgrade suggests that AMD plans to use RDNA 3.5 until 2029, making it one of the most enduring versions of RDNA GPUs. Althou...
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iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New
Apple today confirmed that iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released this week, so keep an eye out as early as today. watchOS 26.2.1 was mentioned in Apple's press release for the new AirTag today, and iOS 26.2.1 is mentioned in fine print on the new AirTag's product page. While these will be minor software updates, they do include a few things: The new AirTag requires an iPhone running iOS 26.2.1 or later, according to Apple.