Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
SEGA talks importance of Sonic, failing to reach its goal, wanted new game to sell more
As part of a wide-ranging Famitsu interview with SEGA, president Shuji Utsumi touched upon a number of different topics, including Sonic the Hedgehog. The Japanese magazine published a lengthy discussion with the executive in this week’s issue. During their talk, Famitsu mentioned that Sonic the Hedgehog plays a pretty big role in the transmedia business. Utsumi said in response: “Sonic...
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
I wish someone told me about these 5 Android Auto settings before I bought my new car
I just bought my first car with Android Auto. And so far it's been great — especially after I learned about these 5 settings.
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages
Though it sets no precedent outside Brazil.
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 13 to 17 - XBOX Wire
Next Week on XBOX: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Ascend to ZERO, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and more coming soon!
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forbes.com Tech ·
Google Confirms New And Critical Chrome ‘Use-After-Free’ Memory Update
As Google releases yet another Chrome security update, here’s what you need to know about use-after-free flaws.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
The best portable power banks in the US for staying charged on the go
Whether you’re flying, backpacking, or just having a busy day without time to charge, these portable power banks keep your phone, laptop and other devices humming
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ign.com Tech ·
TennoCon 2026: Everything Announced at the Warframe and Soulframe Fan Event
Here's everything announced at TennoCon 2026, including all the latest news and trailers on Warframe and Soulframe.
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space.com Tech ·
Your lost dog can now call home with the world's 1st satellite-connected dog collar
Unlike other GPS-enabled dog collars that require a cellar connection, Fi's new tracker can keep tabs on pets almost anywhere in the world.
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iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: iOS Updates Lock In September Schedule
The schedule that runs up to the release of the next iPhones is meticulously staged. So far, it looks like the iPhone 18 Pro timetable is proceeding according to plan.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: What we know so far
What does Samsung's next flagship foldable have in store?
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mlb.com Tech ·
Mahle settles in after balk call (and manager's ejection) for 7-inning gem
SAN FRANCISCO -- The first half didn’t go exactly to plan for Tyler Mahle, but the veteran right-hander will head into the All-Star break with some positive momentum after turning in one of his best starts of the season in the Giants’ 4-2 win over the Rockies on Saturday afternoon
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belloflostsouls.net Tech ·
Warhammer 40k: The First Rules Update Of 11th Edition Is Here
A partial rules update is here ahead of next week’s Tacoma Open with some important changes. The first major event of 11th edition 40k is just a week away. Six hundred plus players will gather in my own backyard at the Tacoma Open (say hi, if you see me lurking at the event) to play […]
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spacedaily.com Tech ·
Falling in love with a machine is no longer science fiction: about one in five American adults says they have chatted with an AI built to act as a romantic partner, and among young men it is nearly one in three
About nineteen percent of American adults, in a survey of roughly 3,000 people released in February 2025 by the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young
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bgr.com Tech ·
8 Cool Consumer Reports Approved Gadgets Under $50 - BGR
Score top-tier, Consumer Reports-endorsed tech like streaming sticks and headphones from Roku, Amazon, JBL, and more — all for under $50.
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autos.yahoo.com Tech ·
Texas Man Finds Hidden GPS Tracker in His New Truck: "They Didn't Want Me To Find This"
A man in Texas, suspicious about his newly acquired truck, decided to take a look inside. To his surprise, he found a GPS tracker that was monitoring his every move. As expected, people online reacted ... Read more
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detroitnews.com Tech ·
When Mike Rowe knew he made terrible mistake atop the Mackinac Bridge
Rowe explained his horrifying realization on a video podcast that aired this week.
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bangordailynews.com Tech ·
The fight to replace Graham Platner will come down to 1 day in Bangor
Maine Democrats have released formal rules setting the stage for the July 25 convention that will choose their next candidate for U.S. Senate.
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post-gazette.com Tech ·
The problem with drinking too much water
Kelsey Wallis’s migraines started during track season. At first, she blamed the Springfield, Mo., heat. Wallis was a high school distance runner...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony Ending Discs Is 'Kind Of Sad'
'I think there's probably a whole lot of financial analysis that went behind this decision'
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening
Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'
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foxbusiness.com Tech ·
Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
Gen Z is openly sharing budgets, spending limits and salaries online, breaking long-held taboos around personal finance amid high living costs.
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stupiddope.com Tech ·
Dodge Charger Turns 60 With a Coast-to-Coast Summer Tour of American Muscle | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Dodge celebrates 60 years of Charger muscle with a nationwide summer tour, new SIXPACK power, Roadkill Nights, Woodward, and NHRA action.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
I tried DuckDuckGo's new and free YouTube ad blocker. Here's how it works
DuckDuckGo can now block YouTube ads for free. I tested it across multiple devices to see if it actually works — and it does.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Obsidian Dev Slams 'Cold Take Artists' Running Their Mouths
Obsidian is reportedly still working on Avowed 2 as it spins up a new Fallout
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Asha Sharma Is Microsoft’s Pain Sponge
Succesion is a documentary
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Done, But Rotta the Hutt is Forever
It's time for you to be your own man and go trick-or-treating as Rotta the Hutt this Halloween.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Avowed 2 May Still Happen, Obsidian Skeleton Crew Continues Work
Until new Fallout game needs them
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
EU admits it cannot stop Sony killing physical disc – "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit"
The EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from scrapping physical discs, stating "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit".
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games
One gamer took extreme measures to restore access to his compromised Xbox account. The Brazilian user filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after it refused to unfreeze his digital library. A court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, and the decline of physical games could lead to more legal challenges.
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Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be" – "the DNA at Obsidian is the same as it always was"
A director at Obsidian shared their thoughts about the "extremely difficult week" at the studio.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Avowed 2 Isn't Dead Yet, Chris Avellone Says, as Obsidian Quietly Fights to Re-Pitch It After Xbox's Cancellation [UPDATED]
Chris Avellone says Avowed 2 is not fully dead, with Obsidian still planning to re-pitch it to Xbox. The Shadowrun project is paused, though.
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press.asus.com Tech ·
ROG Gjallar: 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos Gaming Soundbar | ASUS
ASUS ROG unveils Gjallar, a gaming soundbar with 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound, AEC microphones for clear comms, and USB-C, HDMI eARC, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Court Filing Reveals Windows Device ID Helped FBI Trace Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker
Federal complaint says a Windows GDID tied Peter Stokes to a May 2025 jewelry retailer hack that stole 77GB and drew an $8M ransom demand.
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metro.co.uk Tech ·
PlayStation and Xbox are both dead, they just don’t realise it yet
Following Xbox’s mass layoffs and PlayStation’s perplexing physical media annoucement, a reader argues that both formats are ill-equipped to survive the next 10 years.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Rotta The Hutt Is Ready To Be The Hottest Halloween Costume Of The Year
Everyone, please stop calling me Jabba the Hutt, okay? I spent like $80 on this thing
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zdnet.com Tech ·
My Fitbit Air test revealed the flaws of calorie counting with a health tracker - here's why
You should take calorie data with a grain of salt. Here's what I learned after testing the Fitbit Air's heart rate data against a gold standard heart rate monitor.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Pokemon Company document shows wanting to increase price from $60, encouraging people to buy both versions
An internal document from The Pokemon Company has surfaced which shows past interest in increasing the price of Pokemon games as well as encouraging people to buy both versions. Going back to the original Nintendo Switch era, Pokemon titles were $60 for each version. However, there was at least some consideration to go higher than that back in the day....
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EU Says It's Powerless to Stop PlayStation From Killing Discs: 'Companies Are Free to Offer Games and Services in the Manner They See Fit'
As gamers sign online petitions and swarm upon each and every PlayStation social media post, the EU has said it’s powerless to actually stop Sony — and indeed any company — from killing discs.
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'The Greatest Reward We Could Have Hoped for' — Ubisoft Shares Day 1 Sales for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has passed 2 million copies sold in its first day since launch.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak offers your clearest look yet at Samsung's new foldables
More renders of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 have leaked, giving us a better look at the upcoming foldables.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Ubisoft Defends AC Black Flag Resynced's New Microtransactions
The publisher claims content is not locked behind the paid add-ons
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click2houston.com Tech ·
LULAC says witnesses in fatal Houston ICE shooting are being pressured to self-deport
LULAC says three men detained by ICE after the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo are being pressured to sign self-deportation paperwork. The organization says the men are key witnesses and should remain in the U.S. while the investigation continues.
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cbssports.com Tech ·
Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Results, Stats, and Recap - July 10, 2026 Gametracker
CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles on July 10, 2026
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iPhone Fold To Feature A Dual-Battery Configuration, But If You Want Better Runtime, You’ll Have To Upgrade To The iPhone 18 Pro Max Instead
New battery specifications of the iPhone Fold have been shared by a tipster, but you’re getting off upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want better endurance
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pcguide.com Tech ·
PlayStation is getting community noted for its "poor digital ecosystem" as fans continue to ask about discs
As gamers continue to complain about PlayStation on social media, the company's official X account is being flooded with community notes.
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helpnetsecurity.com Tech ·
Microsoft is rewriting Windows patch guidance because of AI - Help Net Security
Microsoft recommends shorter Windows update deployment timelines to reduce AI-driven exploit risks and speed security patch adoption.
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Bungie gives Destiny 2 players a final farewell gift as the game enters maintenance mode and everyone feels sad
Bungie had one last surprise for Destiny 2 players, and it makes the end of the game even sadder.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 price and release date leaked ahead of official announcement
A new leak reveals the release date and price for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, set to be revealed this month.
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caranddriver.com Tech ·
View Exterior Photos of the 2027 McLaren 788HS
See the exterior design of the hardcore McLaren 788HS from every angle.
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techradar.com Tech ·
Could GTA 6 Trailer 3 arrive soon? Take-Two has a very important day scheduled for next month, and fans are hoping for something new from Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quite an important day coming up, and fans are hoping for a new update on Grand Theft Auto 6.