Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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boingboing.net Tech ·
"Knockoff" browser add-on filters junk brands from Amazon results
Knockoff is "Amazon, without the knockoffs": a browser extension for Chrome that filters out the gibberish factory brands that are typically favoried over quality products in the online retailer's search…
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npr.org Tech ·
At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Palworld Early Access tops 40 million players
Open-world survival crafting game Palworld has surpassed 40 million players ahead of its version 1.0 release this week, developer Pocketpair announced.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting down
Mario Kart Tour is ending service with a full shutdown - here's what's happening with the Gold Pass subscription and more.
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elitedaily.com Tech ·
The Viral Starbucks "Bearista" Cup Has Returned With The Cutest Upgrade
A look at the Pink Vibes merch collection from Starbucks, inspired by the viral Pink Drink. The lineup includes a new Bearista cold cup, Owala bottle, and more.
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ign.com Tech ·
Staff at Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian Reportedly Left Unsure How 'Huge List of Projects' Can Continue After Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard
Staff at Obsidian Entertainment are reportedly concerned about the studio’s future projects after it was hit hard by Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Apple commits $30 billion to Broadcom for U.S. chipmaking push
Apple is expanding its Broadcom partnership in a $30 billion-plus chipmaking agreement, its largest American manufacturing commitment to date.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Why Trump covets Greenland
Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates. It's also why U.S. President Donald Trump covets it.
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dw.com Tech ·
US ICE agent fatally shoots man at Texas traffic stop
Authorities have said that the Mexican national was killed while evading arrest amid calls for an independent review of the evidence.
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wafb.com Tech ·
State Sen. Larry Selders has died
Louisiana State Senator Larry Selders has died.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after latest round of strikes
The president was asked about the ceasefire after an escalation of fighting in the Middle East.
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digitaltrends.com Tech ·
Asus made a tiny AMD gaming beast, and the price is its scariest part
Asus has squeezed an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 5070 graphics into a three-liter gaming PC, although its compact dimensions carry a painful premium.
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pokeguardian.com Tech ·
Primarina, Zarude & Armarouge Pitch Black Store Promos Revealed | PokeGuardian | The Latest Pokémon TCG News and Updates Daily
Primarina, Zarude and Armarouge from Pitch Black will be a store promo for at least USA, Canada, and Australia / New Zealand.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
‘He saw signs saying No Blacks – but he never got bitter’: Sterling Betancourt, the man who brought steelpan music to the UK
Moving to the UK in the 1950s, the Trinidadian musician endured racism and built his own instruments from waste. After his death aged 96, his widow recalls his patience and positivity
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Dow futures drop 700 points, oil surges after Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over': Live updates
Oil prices added to the cautious tone after the U.S. started a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday evening.
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nato.int Tech ·
Social Reception and Dinner for the Heads of State and Government with Spouses
NATO Summit - 07 - 08 July 2026 | Ankara, Türkiye
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images | TechCrunch
The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team identified and fixed the problem.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
This 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is $449 off the new list price right now at Amazon
While pricing on the latest MacBook Pro lineup has gone up, there are deals on just about every model at...
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gameinformer.com Tech ·
Massive Marvel Rivals Update Reworks Black Widow And Overhauls The Team-Up System
The updates coming with season 9: The Mystery of Thebes, is a major shake-up affecting "80% of characters."
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
Mario Kart Tour ending service Sept. 30th, 2026 (UPDATE)
Waving the checkered flag
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politico.eu Tech ·
Le Pen’s French presidential bid dashes EU hopes for a Meloni-like successor
Brussels insiders had quietly come to see Jordan Bardella as the less disruptive of the far-right National Rally’s two leading figures.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Subnautica 2's first proper update is coming tomorrow, bringing in much needed creature behaviour changes and more
Plus, you'll have an easier time with biomods in the early game.
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A Leaked Trophy List for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Suggests Some Modes and Features Will Be Cut for the Re-Release
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 might be missing a few modes and pieces of content when they're re-released for PS4 and PS5 later this month.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked - how to qualify
Samsung Unpacked will take place later this month in London, and all eyes are on the Galaxy Glasses.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Review - A Solid Expansion Well Worth Its Price
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is a massive expansion that enhances the base game while providing more of what it makes so enjoyable
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
IO confirms it will continue Project Fantasy independently after Xbox split | VGC
The game was previously being funded by Microsoft…
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Threat Actors Probe Gitea Docker Flaw CVE-2026-20896 13 Days After Disclosure
CVE-2026-20896 lets reachable Gitea Docker containers trust spoofed X-WEBAUTH-USER headers when reverse proxy auth is enabled.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy & GBA Library With Four More Titles
Wario Land and more!
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theverge.com Tech ·
Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
Meta has tried to discourage tampering with the LED.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.
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A New Minecraft Update Will Finally Let Players Sit Down
Minecraft's new update is getting a lot of praise for adding the simple, but long-awaited feature that lets players sit down without using mods.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Samsung finally confirms Galaxy Unpacked for July 22
More foldables are coming.
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sciencedaily.com Tech ·
Incredible new material makes heat programmable
A newly developed material can control and "program" heat, allowing it to direct thermal radiation, switch modes, and remember its settings without continuous power. The innovation could lead to smarter infrared sensors, better energy technologies, and memory devices that use light and heat instead of electrical charges.
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bgr.com Tech ·
5 Useful iPad Accessories Cheaper Than Apple Brand Products - BGR
You can use the RAPIQUE Bluetooth Wireless Mouse, IFEART USB-C Cable, MoKo iPad Case, Logitech Combo Touch, and Metapen Pencil A8 with your iPad.
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foxbusiness.com Tech ·
Some Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July
A calendar quirk means SSI beneficiaries will receive two payments in July, with the second going out July 31 due to August 1 falling on a Saturday.
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Toyota to invest $3.6B in plant expansion, will shift Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas
Toyota plans a $3.6 billion expansion of its Texas manufacturing campus that will add thousands of jobs and transition some Tacoma production from Mexico.
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bbc.com Tech ·
Switzerland vs Colombia LIVE: FIFA World Cup last 16 score, penalties, commentary & updates
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Switzerland vs Colombia in the FIFA World Cup
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tmz.com Tech ·
Bunnie XO Making Out With Reality Star in Jelly Roll's Nashville Bar, on Video
Bunnie XO is hopping on from her divorce in a hurry ... locking lips with a new dude in Jelly Roll's own bar ... and it's all on video!!!
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fox26houston.com Tech ·
Man shot and killed by ICE officer in Houston
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
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ICE agent fatally shoots motorist during traffic stop in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by immigration enforcement as he was looking to hire workers, his son says
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7 Pricing: How Big are the Price...
As we inch closer to the launch of Samsung's new foldable prices, the final pieces of information are being presented. Today, we get a look at German pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, almost all of which have increases over prior models. The price...
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playstationlifestyle.net Tech ·
PS Plus Essential July 2026 Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now - PlayStation LifeStyle
PS Plus Essential July 2026 monthly free games have begun rolling out, starting with Japan and Asia where it’s Tuesday, July 7.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Street Fighter And Fire Emblem Voice Actors Lead Orbitals' English Cast
Science Fiction, Double Feature
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Big Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 display upgrade leaked ahead of launch
Samsung is reportedly redesigning the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to significantly reduce the crease on its foldable display.
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wired.com Tech ·
OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company
Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Report: Microsoft will make even more of its games exclusive to Xbox — as multiplatform strategy totally fails. What's going on?
Xbox's loathed "Project Latitude" strategy which saw Microsoft support its biggest rival with content is ending, with CEO Asha Sharma doubling down on exclusives.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
New iPhone 18 Pro Max battery details leak, and Samsung should be very worried
Apple may finally be matching Android's battery playbook, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped for its biggest battery yet.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Android backups are changing and it's going to affect everyone's Google cloud storage
Luckily, it won't affect it by much
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Flighty update adds powerful new Connection Assistant feature - 9to5Mac
A big update to Flighty, the popular flight-tracking app, is available on the App Store today. The latest version of...