Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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apnews.com Tech ·
E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
Court records show writer E. Jean Carroll has been paid over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Dear Passengers Might Be The Next Viral Friendslop Obsession
The co-op game is coming to Steam later this year
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Microsoft Patches Record 622 Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days Under Active Attack
Microsoft fixes a record 622 CVEs, including two exploited SharePoint and AD FS zero-days, while a Kerberos RC4 change could break service account log
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pokemongo.com Tech ·
First partner and costumed Pokémon galore in Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition! — Pokémon GO
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mashable.com Tech ·
Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors: Release date, colors, specs, and more
Similar to its predecessor, with new colors, but one leaker says this could be the last Z Flip ever.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Samsung Gen 5.0 1 TB And 2 TB 9100 PRO SSDs Are Now Retailing For The Same Price As Gen 4.0 990 PRO SSD Variants
Samsung 9100 PRO 1 TB SSD drops to $249, 2 TB at $399, ideal compared to 990 PRO; prices reflect significant savings and advanced performance.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Monster Hunter Wilds is officially about to get a whole lot cheaper
The base game is getting a permanent price cut very soon
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gamerant.com Tech ·
Last Chance to Get Super Rare Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have one last chance to get a unique, very rare Pokemon before it's gone forever.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Plex problems prevented users from streaming movies and shows
It’s not just you.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Windows 11 finally lets you pause updates forever (with a catch)
The massive July Patch Tuesday update is here, bringing a new calendar tool to pause updates, a powerful "Point-in-time Restore" system recovery feature, and more.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Permanent Price Cut Next Month Alongside 'Streamlined' Digital Editions
Wild times
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euronews.com Tech ·
Fontainebleau fire still burning as 850 firefighters tackle blaze
The fire in the Fontainebleau forest, around sixty kilometres from Paris, is still spreading. Around 850 firefighters, 200 vehicles and six aircraft have been deployed. #EuropeNews
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
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ign.com Tech ·
This Amazon Deal Might Be Your Last Chance to Save on a Nintendo Switch 2 Before the Price Hike
Amazon just dropped a deal on the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Own Game Bundle, offering the chance to save an extra $50 on the console ahead of its September price hike.
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animenewsnetwork.com Tech ·
Crunchyroll Store to Become Exclusive to Mega/Ultimate Fan Tiers in August
Open orders will continue to process, including those for items released after store transitions
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variety.com Tech ·
‘The Shards’ Trailer: Drugs, Sex and a Serial Killer Haunt L.A. Teens in FX Drama Series
FX released a trailer for Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' horror novel 'The Shards.' The show premieres on Aug. 5.
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6abc.com Tech ·
Contractor killed by Philly homeowner allegedly part of transnational criminal organization: DHS
The Department of Homeland Security says the victim, 20-year-old Salis Hanrahan, was from the United Kingdom and was in the country without legal permission.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Sony's FlexStrike PS5 Fight Stick Delayed Indefinitely, Now Launches After Marvel Tokon
Fight to make it right
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cnet.com Tech ·
Apple Is Reportedly Accelerating Chip Releases Due to AI Pressure
According to a report, the company plans to skip higher-performance versions of some of its processors along the way.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Apple in talks with startup that shrinks AI models to run on an iPhone
PrismML says its compressed version of Alibaba’s Qwen model uses up to 15 times less memory, potentially advancing Apple’s AI push.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google announces Gemma 4 optimized for the Pixel 10’s TPU
Google today announced Gemma 4 E2B for TPU that’s designed to run natively on the Pixel 10’s TPU. Gemma is Google's series...
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bbc.com Tech ·
Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', counter terror police say
Police have been given more time to question a 28-year-old suspect and say that, at this stage, the killing "has not been declared a terrorist incident".
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Google Maps appears to be rolling out 'Immersive Navigation' redesign – do you have it yet? [Poll]
Following its announcement back in March, Google Maps appears to be rolling out its “Immersive Navigation” redesign more broadly, but...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
PS5 Emulator Can Now Boot Up GTA V's Menus & Some 3D Games
A few different PS5 emulator teams seem more motivated than ever
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Upcoming OLED iPad Mini Allegedly Uses 60Hz 8.4-Inch Display Panel
Apple is allegedly using a 60Hz 8.4-inch display panel in the upcoming OLED iPad mini, which is expected to be released later this year. The information comes courtesy of a hit-and-miss tipster running the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog. The leaker claims to have been told by a source in Apple's supply chain that the unreleased iPad mini is equipped with a low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) backplane hybrid OLED panel clocked at 60Hz.
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iOS 26.6 Will Warn You About Malicious iMessages
Apple is adding a new warning about malicious iMessages in iOS 26.6, according to X user @limpless_skelly, who shared a mockup of the notification. The pop-up will warn users that a message could be trying to harm their iPhone or compromise their privacy. Apple asks users to share the message so it can guard against future attacks, and there are "Not Now," "Share With Apple," and "Don't Report" options to tap.
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thedrive.com Tech ·
Latest Forza Horizon 6 Update Puts a Fun New Twist on Buying Used Cars
The latest FH6 update finally makes car dealers feel like a part of its open world.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant | TechCrunch
Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered conversational feature that lets Premium subscribers chat with the app to discover music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Xbox Project Helix Vs. PS6 - Data Firm Reveals Its Forecasted Sales Figures For Each
But also warns that the outcome "could look very different"
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digitalfoundry.net Tech ·
Dying Light: The Beast Cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One Consoles, 10 Months After Current-Gen Launch
This gruesome open world isn't making its way to last-gen machines.
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Samsung officially confirms everything new on Galaxy Watch 9 in teaser [Video]
In an official teaser, Samsung has just confirmed everything new about its Galaxy Watch 9, including new features and the chip inside.
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"Recognizing Mastery Wherever It Occurs" — University Gives Students Up to $15K for Rare Gaming Achievements
The University of Silicon Valley is turning heads for its unique scholarship program, which awards thousands of dollars to students who can prove their leet gaming skills.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Tech Analyst Says GTA 6 Price Should Have Been $200
Take-Two's stock briefly took a hit when the price was first revealed
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
One of 2026's Most Addictive PS5 Games Is Even Bigger and Better with Latest Free Update
Vampire Crawlers improved and expanded
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Samsung teases Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with AI health upgrades ahead of Unpacked
Samsung has teased new AI features and upgrades for the Galaxy Watch 9 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 ahead of their July 22 debut.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Refunds for Dying Light 2 PS4 Users as The Beast Is Cancelled for Last-Gen System
Was originally promised in Dying Light 2 season pass
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down
Smart TVs ship with ACR enabled by default, tracking everything you watch. A 10-step checklist covers privacy settings, VPN setup and guest wifi.
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The Elder Scrolls Online Dev ZeniMax Online Studios Insists It's Now the Same Size It Was When It Made Much-Loved DLCs, Moves to Reassure Worried Fans After Xbox Layoffs
The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios has moved to reassure concerned fans that it is still committed to the game despite the impact of significant layoffs at Xbox.
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microsoft.com Tech ·
Microsoft Entra ID security updates: Passkeys are the default authentication method in Entra ID | Microsoft Security Blog
Starting September 1, 2026, passkeys will become the default authentication experience in Microsoft Entra. Read more about how to prepare.
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npr.org Tech ·
Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and unlimited free soda.
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cbssports.com Tech ·
France vs. Spain odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-7 run
SportsLine's Martin Green has revealed his Spain vs. France best bets for their 2026 World Cup semifinals on Tuesday
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament ... and Europe’s strategic awakening’
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Warsh pledges Fed policy 'regime change' to rid inflation 'tax' on American people
Warsh pledged Tuesday to "get monetary policy right" and defeat the inflation that has bedeviled the central bank for the past five years.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
32 Packs Of DLC For Black Ops 2 Are Now Free To Claim On Xbox
Hopefully the base game gets a discount soon as well
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D-topia review – cosy sci-fi mystery takes aim at AI
A soft puzzle game makes a sharp point about the over-optimised future ahead
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Massive Pixel 11 leak just revealed almost everything about Google's next phones
Google accidentally listed the entire Pixel 11 series on Amazon, revealing pricing, specs, colors, and storage options nearly a month before launch.
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Victims of Trump purge call supreme court ruling a ‘dagger’ at heart of civil service
Rebecca Slaughter, fired by Trump from the FTC in 2025, worries agencies will fear defying the US president
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theconversation.com Tech ·
An AI lab says chatbots have what may be a key feature of consciousness. Are they right? And what now?
Anthropic says there is something lurking inside Claude that looks a lot like the ‘global workspace’ one influential theory of consciousness depends on.
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404media.co Tech ·
AI Made Cloning Games Easier Than Ever
Vibecoding has made it possible to create a cheap rip off of a video game in just a few hours.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Former Xbox Dev Compulsion Games Shares Open Letter To 'Studios Across The Industry'
South of Midnight dev is back in business