Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it'
'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.'
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9to5google.com Tech ·
OnePlus will continue software updates, all devices move to ColorOS with Android 17
While OnePlus will continue software updates, the brand's OxygenOS is fully going away with devices moving to ColorOS instead.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Deals: All 150+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2026
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
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wccftech.com Tech ·
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 4.5 GHz "3D V-Cache" CPU Review: The Budget X3D Champ For AM5
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D features 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB cache, & costs $329, offering strong gaming performance with 3D V-Cache technology.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Sony’s Crunchyroll Has Put Its Merchandise Store Behind Paywall
Crunchyroll, has announced that subscribers will need to be in its “Mega” or “Ultimate” fan tiers in order to make purchases in its merchandise shop,
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macrumors.com Tech ·
CrashStealer Malware Impersonates Apple Tool to Steal Mac Passwords and Crypto
Mac users should watch out for macOS malware called CrashStealer, according to Jamf Threat Labs. The malware impersonates Apple's crash reporting framework, and it's meant to steal all kinds of sensitive information. CrashStealer collects browser data, password manager data, cryptocurrency wallet extensions, and keychain data, and Jamf first noticed it circulating in a fake Apple-notarized app called Werkbit.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Hone your skills with the Warhammer Academy
The ultimate online beginner’s resource, for free.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Hasbro announces new partnership with Nintendo for Zelda toys
Today, Hasbro announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo for toys based on The Legend of Zelda. The collaboration begins in 2027. We should be getting our first look at what’s planned very soon. At San Diego Comic Con, three 6″ scale figures will be revealed. Comic Con takes place between July 23 and July 26. Billy Lagor, President Toys...
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GTA 6 Skips PC at Launch Not Out of Spite, As Console Limits Drive the Choice, Ex-Rockstar Producer Says
Former Rockstar Games producer explains why GTA 6 skips PC at launch to focus on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Star Ocean: The Second Story R getting surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version
Yet another Square Enix game has just appeared out of nowhere with a Nintendo Switch 2 version – this time it’s Star Ocean: The Second Story R. It is available now on the Nintendo eShop. Star Ocean: The Second Story R previously appeared on Nintendo Switch. The store description doesn’t make it immediately clear about enhancements, but on Nintendo Switch...
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Zoom Patches Critical Windows Flaw That Could Enable Account Takeover
Zoom fixes CVE-2026-53412, a 9.8-rated Windows flaw that could enable account takeover via network access, plus three privilege escalation bugs.
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polygon.com Tech ·
The Sega Saturn era officially returns with a brand-new Switch 2 game
The world is more ready for this niche deckbuilding series than ever before.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Apple’s OLED iPad Mini upgrade is on the way as prices continue to rise
How much will it cost?
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! launches November 12 in Japan and Asia, coming west
Nippon Ichi Software has officially announced four-player party game Prinny Party: Going Overboard! for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on November 12 in Japan and A…
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timeextension.com Tech ·
DOOM Has Been Recognised As One Of "The Most Influential Works" Of American Culture
Alongside 'The Star-Spangled Banner', 'Moby Dick', and 'Levi's Jeans'
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is outperforming other recent entries on Steam with a series-best launch, but microtransactions are dividing players
Assassin's Creed is enjoying its best-ever Steam launch with Black Flag Resynced, and while some DLC bits are performing okay, players mostly reject them.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
GTA 6 has ‘the strongest pre-order campaign on record’, is on track to sell 37-51 million in week one, analytics firm says | VGC
Newzoo estimates around $260 million was spent during the first week of pre-orders…
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Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads
Putting the “plus” in AppleCare Plus.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Samsung's next premium tablet just leaked in images, confirming our worst fears
Leaked renders of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra point to an unchanged design for Samsung's flagship tablet, including the notch nobody asked for.
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tech.yahoo.com Tech ·
Vital Signals Puts Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Into A Ring
Vital Signals promises its algorithmic blood pressure monitoring ring will reshape how we live with hypertension and other cardiac conditions
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thepointsguy.com Tech ·
Score wide-open Starlux business-class awards to Asia - The Points Guy
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards has released wide-open Starlux business-class award space to Taipei, Taiwan, from five cities. Here's how to book it before it vanishes.
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"It's not that we don't care about PC" - Former Rockstar developer suggests why GTA 6 is only coming to consoles at launch
John Ricchio - who worked on the likes of GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption - has shed some light on GTA 6's console-first launch.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Available to Download Now
Get the full patch notes list here
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nypost.com Tech ·
Dollar Tree installs customer price scanners for a disheartening reason: ‘Never thought I’d see the day’
The tech shocked some shoppers who questioned why a store that was made famous for having items priced at $1 would even need a scanner.
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ign.com Tech ·
Activision Investigating Major Exploits Plaguing Players in New Call of Duty: Black Ops Port
Activision is investigating issues revolving around mods and hackers in Call of Duty: Black Ops on PS4 and PS5.
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D review: A slower 7800X3D, but not necessarily a cheaper one
$330 is too expensive when the 7800X3D is already approaching that price.
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PS5 emulation ramps up in response to Sony killing physical games — PS5 titles now booting across different emulators with rapid community development for both 2D and 3D games
Milestone after milestone.
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thetimes.com Tech ·
Boaty McBoatface to dive into dangerous waters on ‘Bond-like’ mission
Scientists aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough are heading to the Arctic to investigate how the warming oceans are eating into the ice sheets of Greenland
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Irate PlayStation Fans Want You to Buy Games Anywhere But PS5
Disc debacle is really beginning to bite
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Indie developer’s PS5 game trailer is flooded with anti-Sony comments over disc backlash | VGC
Teeto’s trailer is among many being downvoted simply for being on the PlayStation YouTube channel…
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Prinny Sugoroku reveal set for July 16
Nippon Ichi Software has released a teaser video for its March-announced party game project name Prinny Sugoroku, teasing a full reveal for July 16 at 17:00 JST.
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boredpanda.com Tech ·
Fitness Influencer Shows How Different Body Fat Percentages Can Completely Transform The Same Face
“Everyone has a different facial fat composition. I know obese people with skinny faces,” a netizen said. Health & Wellness, Lifestyle
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ixbt.games Tech ·
Paradox: Free Pokémon GO Festival Helped Set a Five-Year Revenue Record
The mobile game narrowly missed the all-time record set in 2021.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Phone maker OnePlus says it won't release new phones in the US and Europe | TechCrunch
OnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027.
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LastPass Says ‘Do Not Enter Your Credentials’ As New Attack Confirmed
LastPass users are being warned not to respond to a security alert email that looks like it comes from the password manager but is part of a credentials-stealing attack.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch
The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October
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75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony's plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by
This could help ensure that PS3 games remain playable even if all PS3 consoles no longer exist.
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mmajunkie.usatoday.com Tech ·
Conor McGregor has two longshot suggestions after UFC 329 loss
Conor McGregor has a couple of wild ideas about how his loss to Max Holloway should be handled.
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
Hal Williams, Actor on ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 91
He also played a 'Private Benjamin' drill sergeant in the film and TV versions and had a dramatic turn on 'The Waltons.'
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Billions in taxpayer income are leaving two iconic states — as a new economic map emerges
All 10 counties with the largest net taxpayer losses are in California and New York, as Sun Belt migration accelerates amid high tax concerns.
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Fantasy Tactical RPG Langrisser: Sea of Sword Announced with Debut Trailer - IGN
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gizmochina.com Tech ·
Belkin launches new 10,000mAh 45W power bank that doubles as a motion-sensing night light - Gizmochina
Belkin launches a 10,000mAh power bank with 45W charging, built-in USB-C cable, motion-sensing LED night light, digital display, and SOS mode.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit are making a comeback
Xona aims to deploy 258 satellites into low-Earth orbit as a GPS alternative.
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theregister.com Tech ·
Dark patterns in Windows are steering users to Edge: Mozilla-commissioned report
Report finds regional differences, especially outside the EEA, but it's still a dark tale claiming user manipulation
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bbc.com Tech ·
The privacy problems hidden in your period tracker
Some apps are sharing users' health data. New research uncovers which apps lock down your privacy, and which don't.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 is live — here's the full list
The sales event is so big that it's making our content management system lag out as I type this. I've also already spent over $100 on it. Damn.
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HTC's Ray-Ban Meta rivals will finally be available outside Taiwan – but are the Vive Eagle glasses worth it?
The competition is hotting up for AI glasses – now HTC is getting in on the act with its Vive Eagle
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npr.org Tech ·
The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds
An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed scrutiny to the agency's tactics.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: UnitedHealth, TSMC, GE Aerospace, J.B. Hunt & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.
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appleinsider.com Tech ·
Mass production of folding iPhone vapor cooling system has begun
Apple has reportedly increased the number of vapor chamber coolers it has ordered from its suppliers, with the company likely to use them in its first foldable iPhone as well as the 20th-anniversary celebration model.