Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Leak reveals LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set
Get a first look at the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set coming from Nintendo and LEGO as part of a new leak.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Astrolabe Games announces 2026 to 2027 lineup, PS5 physical releases manifesto
Astrolabe Games has released a new sizzle reel announcing its 2026 to 2027 lineup, as well as a manifesto committing to physical releases for upcoming PlayStation 5 games where eligible, following …
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theverge.com Tech ·
Spotify will let you fine-tune your weekly Release Radar playlist
Focus on a specific genre, new artists, and more.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
Researchers on Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, are trying to find a more reliable form of power using local resources
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
'Faces of Death' Is Surprisingly Insightful—Not So Surprisingly, Also Gruesome as Hell
If you missed 'Faces of Death' in theaters, the reimagining of the infamous faux documentary is coming to Shudder this week.
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ign.com Tech ·
Former Dragon Age Lead Writer Says BioWare's Fantasy Series is Unlikely to Ever Return Under EA — Though He Knows What He'd Do With Dragon Age 5 if He Made It
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider doesn't think BioWare's fantasy series will return while owned by publisher EA — though knows what he'd do if a fifth game was ever made.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Study of 281 Free Android VPN Apps Finds Traffic Leaks, Unencrypted Data, and Tracking
Researchers tested 281 free Android VPN apps and found DNS leaks, plaintext traffic, weak tunnels, and flaws across apps with 2.4B installs.
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mercurynews.com Tech ·
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global
The event runs July 11 and 12 and several Pokemon Go communities are working to make the celebration extra special for trainers
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lifehacker.com Tech ·
These 10 Apps Let You Watch YouTube Without Ads
Tired of the ever-increasing unskippable ads on YouTube? There are a couple of safe and legit ways to watch YouTube ad-free.
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bbc.com Tech ·
Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
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statnews.com Tech ·
I spoke to Anthropic’s CEO about how AI may affect biotech. Here’s what I learned
Call AI in biotech hype at your peril. There are real reasons that pharmaceutical companies are embracing this technology right now.
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The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban
These companies have 10 days before the FCC takes further action.
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Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Point So Far at Amazon – Score up to 20% off a Physical Copy
Physical copies of Crimson Desert have dropped to their lowest price point so far at Amazon on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Score the former for $56.04 (20% off) or the latter for $59.84 (15%).
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autoweek.com Tech ·
Gallery: McLaren 788HS Photos
In between the comfortable GT Series and the terrifying Ultimate, this is the final evolution of the McLaren Supercar.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Motorola Edge 70 Pro review
Motorola has a pretty sprawling lineup with multiple device families currently on offer. If you are not after something more exotic like a foldable,...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
8 Incredible Speedruns You Have To Watch Right Now - Kotaku
Summer Games Fest Done Quick is not over yet, but there are plenty of gems you can watch on VOD
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kotaku.com Tech ·
EB Games Leaves Pokémon Fans Furious With Its Pre-Order Prices
Fake 'outrageous' prices turned out to be a trick, leaving just about everyone annoyed
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kotaku.com Tech ·
The New Roku Update Is Terrible And Everyone Hates It
Stop fucking things up just to shove more ads and algorithm nonsense into my face
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Costs Could Rise Nearly $300
The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to rise by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to a new Counterpoint Research analysis. The estimate covers the 1TB storage model. NAND flash costs for the device are said to exceed $250 on their own, a figure that would cover roughly half of the iPhone 17 Pro Max's entire estimated component cost.
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press-start.com.au Tech ·
EB Games Has Walked Back Its Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Prices Stating This Was Planned
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Backyard Baseball's Nostalgic Reboot Passes the Eye Test, but so Far It Falls Short of Reaching Home Plate on the Things That Really Matter
A reboot that passes the eye test, but falls short of home plate on the things that really matter.
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just broke cover in a Samsung store — and the US price has leaked too
A Reddit user claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on display in a Samsung store in South Korea ahead of its official reveal.
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uk.pcmag.com Tech ·
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate
The FCC says the most controversial aspect of Reflect Orbital's Earendil-1 satellite, its giant mirror, falls outside its authority since the regulator mainly focuses on radio spectrum.
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engadget.com Tech ·
FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers - Engadget
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
EU Can't Force PlayStation To Keep Making Physical Games
The European Union won't stop the all-digital future that video game fans are facing
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Tied A Sales Record For This Decade
Cyberpunk 2077 has just hit a sales number that means it's tied for a record for a multiplatform game. Here's how much it has sold to hit that.
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Why a 45-Second Sniper Mission Remains One of the Most Important Moments in Gaming History
Bomb Da Base Act II is GTA 3's most infamous early choke point, but how did this 45-second shooting gallery become so memorable?
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fudzilla.com Tech ·
Pricey AMD box gives Steam Machine a shoeing – Fudzilla.com
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timeextension.com Tech ·
Random: The Internet Is Going Crazy For This Early 2000s Activision Surfing Game
The people yearn for Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
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majorhifi.com Tech ·
Final DX10000CL Review: A Flagship Closed-Back Headphone With Big Ambition
Final DX10000CL Review: A Flagship Closed-Back Headphone With Big Ambition Final’s DX10000CL is an ultra-premium closed-back audiophile headphone with True Diamond drivers, luxurious comfort, expansive staging, and a rich, natural sound.
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sports.yahoo.com Tech ·
UFC 329 weigh-in results, video: Conor McGregor on point for first fight in 5 years; Max Holloway set for 170 debut
McGregor and Holloway have cleared their final hurdle ahead of Saturday's much-anticipated UFC 329 rematch.
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mashable.com Tech ·
FIFA World Cup schedule July 10: Games, kickoff times, livestream
It's Spain vs. Belgium in another quarter-final showdown.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone | TechCrunch
Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
"Just too gay" - designer Robert Yang is battling censorship to launch a collection of his award-winning games on Steam and Itch, and it's completely free
Yang's "ongoing re-remaster" compilation Radiator Forever is launching with four games included, and more are on the way.
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"The long arc is relentlessly up" - As Xbox and PlayStation flounder, Steam is reportedly having another record year
Steam nearly made as much money in one half of 2026 as it did in the full year of 2023.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Players Stalked By Bugged Chocobo
Square Enix, please don’t patch out my feathery friend
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gadgetreview.com Tech ·
FCC Clears a Giant Mirror Satellite to Beam Sunlight to Earth
Reflect Orbital's FCC-approved mirror satellite could brighten nights like a full moon, but no agency has reviewed its environmental impact.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
"They want us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear" – Bethesda union members organise protest in response to Xbox layoffs
440 OneBGS devs were affected by cuts at Bethesda Game Studios, Id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
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theregister.com Tech ·
Microsoft warns customers AI will mean busier Patch Tuesdays
More patches mean more reasons to buy Redmond’s auto-patching tools
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apnews.com Tech ·
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass.
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theringer.com Tech ·
The WNBA Is Losing Control of Its Own Story
The Right vs. the WNBA is here. The culture war found its opening.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
John Carmack responds to Id Software layoffs, admits Microsoft stewardship claim aging badly | VGC
The Doom and Quake programmer is saddened by this week’s news of layoffs…
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Speedier type checks in TypeScript 7.0 as first stable Go release ships
10X faster build times could force Slack developers back to their keyboards
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techtimes.com Tech ·
Ransomware Used Microsoft-Signed Malicious Driver to Kill EDR: 10 Hosts Hit Before Encryption
Ransomware EDR killers just leveled up: GodDamn ransomware used PoisonX — a kernel driver bearing a legitimate Microsoft Hardware Compatibility Publisher signature — to terminate security software on 10 corporate hosts before encryption. Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team explains how BYOVD now blinds
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Just Don’t Use the Super-Long Zoom on Sony’s RX10 V for Anything Creepy, Okay?
Your iPhone can't compare to this camera's built-in zoom.
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Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
These are America's 10 cheapest states for 2026, where you can still beat inflation
These are America's cheapest states to live in for 2026, where residents can still beat inflation.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Influencer Connor Murphy's rental discovered in shocking condition after his sudden drowning
Video from Connor Murphy's Thai rental home reveals black tar-like substances, paint-streaked walls and overflowing trash inside the once-luxury home.
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cined.com Tech ·
Sony RX10 V Announced – 24-600mm ZEISS Zoom, AI Recognition AF, and 4K 120p Video | CineD
Sony RX10 V announced: 24-600mm ZEISS zoom, AI Recognition AF, and 4K 120p video.