Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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tech.yahoo.com Tech ·
Backlash against Sony over PlayStation's all-digital future gets louder — here's how things could play out in court
By eliminating physical game discs in 2028, Sony may be setting itself up for antitrust battles reminiscent of Epic's monopoly claims against mobile app stores.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Halo's Physical PS5 Disc Won't Play without a Download
Campaign devolved
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Reportedly Ramps Up Vapor Chamber Orders for Foldable iPhone
Apple has ramped up orders for vapor chamber cooling components said to be destined for its upcoming foldable iPhone and 20th-anniversary iPhone models, according to a Chinese leaker. The Weibo account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" claims the increased order volume will first support the manufacture of Apple's book-style foldable, or "iPhone Ultra," which is expected to debut in September.
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nymag.com Tech ·
OpenAI’s First Device Will Want to Know Everything About You
Sam Altman really is committed to making Her.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Chasing ‘Marvel Rivals,’ ‘Fortnite’ Is Loosening Up On ‘Revealing’ Skins
There has been something brewing in Fortnite for close to a year now. Epic has decided it may not need to be as conservative as it’s been with Fortnite skins
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theverge.com Tech ·
OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe
Existing OnePlus devices will transition to Oppo’s ColorOS for future software updates.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up
Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying Zelenskyy's surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Kardashian family bodyguard Mason Haynes dead at 52: ‘A giant in every sense of the word’
Haynes leaves behind a wife and two children.
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mashable.com Tech ·
OpenAI's first physical device is here: A $230 micro keyboard
While the company's rumored AI companion gadget remains unreleased, its actual hardware debut is a keypad built for Codex.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google teases gold Pixel 11 with mysterious Pixel Glow in action
A glimpse before Made by Google
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Mario Tennis Fever Free 'Super Mario Galaxy' Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including a new court, GameShare and much more
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bbc.com Tech ·
Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?
The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
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theregister.com Tech ·
Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off
Linux supremo says contributors opposed to AI use can 'just walk away'
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy Resonance ‘Pixel’ trailer, latest details and screenshots
Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, as well as the latest information and screenshots introducing the game world, ch…
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Emberville launches in Early Access on October 27
Action adventure RPG Emberville will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and GOG on October 27, developer Cygnus Cross announced.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
OpenAI Just Launched Its First Hardware Product—and It’s a Tiny Keyboard for Bossing Around AI Agents
The AI company teamed up with Work Louder on a programmable keyboard designed specifically for Codex.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Xbox Summer Sale 2026 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted
The Ultimate Game Sale has arrived!
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roadandtrack.com Tech ·
Dodge Has an Even More Powerful ICE Charger Coming Next Month, But It's Not a Hemi or Hellcat
Just don't ask about the long-awaited return of a V-8 right now.
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sciencealert.com Tech ·
World's Oldest Amber Comes From a World 150 Million Years Before Dinosaurs
We tend to think of tree resin as an ancient, fragrant defense against munching insects – one that fends off pests and scabs over the wounds left by their voracious mandibles.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta - 9to5Mac
A new AirPods public beta just arrived with custom EQ, a long-requested feature. Here's how to install it and what else is new.
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EU Drops Battery Removal Requirement for Apple Watch and AirPods
The European Commission yesterday adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that free the Apple Watch and AirPods from having to offer user-removable and replaceable batteries. The EU's Batteries Regulation generally requires consumer products sold in the region to let users swap out their own batteries, a push meant to keep devices in use longer and make it easier to recover materials for recycling.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy Resonance reveals new trailer
Square Enix is keeping the hype going for Final Fantasy Resonance with another look at the game. A second trailer just dropped showing more of the HD-2D RPG. Those that missed the original announcement can check out the following details: Return to the pixel‑art world of Final Fantasy, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and...
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
New Ratchet & Clank Game Rumored For October
According to the iOS App Store listing, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble could release this October. Here are more details.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Langrisser: Sea of Sword announced for PC, iOS, Android, and more
BlackJack Studio has announced Langrisser: Sea of Sword, a “next-generation fantasy tactical RPG” in the Langrisser series, coming to PC, iOS, Android, and other platforms. Pre-registra…
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Mario Tennis Fever major 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes - Galaxy Court, Black Hole Racket, balance adjustments, more
Mario Tennis Fever just got a massive update with version 1.1.0 including new content and more - check out the patch notes.
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Home Depot’s viral 12-foot skeleton now talks
The towering viral Halloween skeleton is back with more upgrades.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
PlayStation's Summer Sale Includes A Ton Of PS5 Games That Cost $15 Or Less - Kotaku
A lot of Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, and Star Wars games are on sale for less than $20
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Kyiv under fire from Russian missiles after EU-Ukraine sign drone deal
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says emergency services are battling blazes across the Ukrainian capital.
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variety.com Tech ·
Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' has only announced white actors for its cast, following the lack of diversity in other flms.
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Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC
Skullcandy’s new headphones are the first to feature a collection of Bose’s technologies.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition gets first trailer
Ubisoft just put out the first trailer for Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. You may recall that this one was announced alongside Rayman Legends Retold. Speaking of which, when picking up Retold, you’ll get Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition at no extra cost. As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game: When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by “nefurrious”...
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
HiveLegacy is a "powerful primitive" that's likely capable of other nefarious actions.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Firefox, Chrome, Adobe, and VMware Updates Fix Multiple Critical Security Flaws
Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws with public exploit code as Google, Adobe, and Broadcom patch Chrome, ColdFusion, and VMware security bugs.
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gearpatrol.com Tech ·
G-Shock's Minimalist Masterpiece Arrives in Its Best Version Yet
Inspired by city lights, the newly-revised G-Steel analog watch now gets an uber-sleek colorway in all black.
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Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.
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Hundreds rally at Bethesda HQ to protest Xbox layoffs, and Ars was there
Union wants to halt a "perpetual cycle" of layoffs, get back to contract bargaining.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Google Confirms Pixel 11 and Surprise Pixel Glow Feature
Google has already announced a Made by Google event taking place on August 12 where they'll show off the latest in Pixel devices. We expect the entire Pixel 11 series to be on display, as well as the new Pixel Watch 5. Today, Google began its first public teasing of the new Pixel 11. The Google...
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Apple adds new 36-month financing options for iPad purchases - 9to5Mac
Apple has added new financing options for cellular iPad purchases. As of today, you can buy cellular iPads directly from...
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
The Duskbloods' promised playtest is happening next month on Switch 2, and it sure looks like getting in will be hard
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is finally holding a closed network test in August, but getting in and playing the multiplayer game will be tricky.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 rolling out for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. Android...
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AppleCare+ gets a price increase for new Mac and iPad plans - 9to5Mac
As Bloomberg reports, Apple has increased its monthly and annual AppleCare+ rates for new Mac and iPad customers. Here are the details.
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Five arrested after raid on two Hong Kong independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
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npr.org Tech ·
China and Xi favored over U.S. and Trump in many nations: Survey
The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Nevada governor name-drops during traffic stop and avoids red-light citation
Body camera video shows Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo identifying himself during a Las Vegas traffic stop before driving away without a citation.
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pcgamesn.com Tech ·
League of Legends patch 26.14 is rolling out optional parental tools to enhance "child safety"
League of Legends patch 26.14 goes live on July 15, rolling out new ways for parents to have control over their kid's Riot Games accounts.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Microsoft patches bug in video game Age of Empires II | TechCrunch
The vulnerability in the decades-old game could have allowed hackers to take over victims’ computers with a malicious game invite.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
ZeniMax Designer Morgan Goin Says Elder Scrolls Online Can't Match Its Content Pace After Xbox Layoffs Gutted the Studio
ZeniMax designer Morgan Goin says The Elder Scrolls Online can't keep up its usual content pace after the Xbox layoffs gutted the studio.
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slate.com Tech ·
I Read My Ex’s Texts With Her New Man. What I Saw Has Ruined My Confidence in Bed.
I can't quiet the voice in the back of my head.
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Engineer identifies and explains every '90s computer seen in Jurassic Park
Yes, it was, in fact, a Unix system.
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cnet.com Tech ·
From Extreme Heat to Half a Million Folds: A Rare Look Inside Samsung's Display Lab
During a visit to South Korea, I was among the first people outside of Samsung to see how the company stress tests its foldable displays before they end up in your pocket.