Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web | TechCrunch
With this update, users can start a task from their desk, get status updates on their phone, and pick up the finished output later — even if their laptop is closed.
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mprnews.org Tech ·
Documents show intense tangle over subpoenas against Minnesota officials during ICE surge
Newly released court documents show what led the Department of Justice to seek subpoenas against Minnesota political figures during the ICE surge and why those were later voided by a federal judge.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Anthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web
Claude Cowork will also run in the cloud now, so it can keep working on tasks even when you close your laptop.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases
Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas studio Obsidian is reportedly losing a quarter of its staff in Xbox layoffs, and some have to wait a year to learn their far
Obsidian is losing 25% of its workforce in the massive Xbox layoffs, according to a new report.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme
Update: Here's a look at this new theme
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Escape the Backrooms just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release
After a huge reception on PC, Escape the Backrooms has come to Nintendo Switch 2 out of nowhere - here's the full rundown.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
PS Plus Discounts Being Offered to Fans Cancelling in Protest
You're here forever
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purexbox.com Tech ·
'It's A Franchise We Love' - Toys For Bob Keen To Work With Xbox On Banjo-Kazooie Game
Make it happen, Asha
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The Nintendo Switch's days are numbered—but what is that number?
Ars analysis suggests the 9-year-old console could keep selling for years.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Colombia soccer fans invade Vancouver ahead of World Cup Round of 16 clash with Switzerland
Colombian fans turned out in force outside their team's hotel in Vancouver ahead of the Round of 16 match against Switzerland in wild scenes.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president argues defensive capabilities built up in war with Russia mean it shouldn’t be excluded
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variety.com Tech ·
Ali G Returns: Sacha Baron Cohen Wraps Filming Secret Movie Reviving Beloved Character
Sacha Baron Cohen has finished filming a new Ali G movie.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Samsung Messages Just Shutdown
Samsung Messages shutdown and users are being forced to Google Messages. All chat history should transfer, and powerful features like RCS are included.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Exclusive: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Receives Massive Patch On Switch 2, All DLC Now Free
Owlcat Games "determined to make amends"
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Crimson Desert gives update on potential Nintendo Switch 2 version, talks challenges involved
Thanks to Pearl Abyss CEO Huh Jin-young, we have an update on what’s happening with a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert. Back in March, we heard that the company had started R&D on porting the game over. Now during Pearl Abyss’ latest corporate briefing, one investor asked about support for Nintendo Switch 2. Jin-young brought up how...
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After four hours playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, I've seen combat, romance, intrigue - it's got the makings of being 2026's breakout RPG
I've played four hours of the hugely promising The Blood of Dawnwalker now which, if you don't know yet, is the new vam…
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 4 for iPhone, here’s what to expect [U] - 9to5Mac
Update: A day later, the public beta version is now available as well. While iOS 27 is very much the...
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Doom developer id reportedly cut in half as part of Xbox layoffs
A legendary studio is losing a lot of staff.
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shacknews.com Tech ·
Hearthstone: Escape from Violet Hold - 10 decks to try on Day 1
Prepare to bust out of the joint by trying these 10 decks on this first day of Hearthstone's latest expansion.
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digitalfoundry.net Tech ·
Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here - but there's a catch
Common Valve W?
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Intel Nova Lake CPUs To Bring Back AVX-512 Support Six Years After The Chipmaker Abandoned It On Client Platforms
Intel Nova Lake CPUs will mark the return of AVX-512, a feature that has long been abandoned by the company for its client CPUs.
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ign.com Tech ·
From the Return of Mega Rayquaza to Massive 30th Anniversary Classic Reprints, Here Is the Complete Pokémon TCG 2026 Release Schedule You Cannot Miss
Here’s every confirmed Pokémon TCG release for 2026, including Mega Evolution sets, launch dates, and what to expect next.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Ogor Mawtribes Reveal – Grell Firefist brings a cannon to a knife fight
Unleash massive ogor firepower in Warhammer Age of Sigmar with a giant portable cannon.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge
A federal judge has thrown out most of the claims in a proposed class action accusing Apple's AirPods Max of a condensation defect, ruling that the $549 headphones do what they were built for even if they fall short of a buyer's expectations (via Law360).
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption is under 4.5% after 3 years, only 1% use it weekly, yet prices went up
Fewer than 4.5% of Microsoft 365 customers pay for Copilot after three years, only 1% use it weekly, and Microsoft raised prices regardless.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Android 17 July update rolling out with four Pixel fixes
Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
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gothamist.com Tech ·
NYC Legionella inspections rose only gradually before latest Legionnaires' cluster in Manhattan
A Gothamist analysis of city data shows only a slight uptick in inspections since last year’s deadly outbreak in Central Harlem.
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Jazwares brings a Geek-Worthy Lineup of Exclusives to SDCC 2026, Including Marvel, KPop Demon Hunters, and Five Nights at Freddy's
IGN has an exclusive first look at all the exclusives collectibles Jazwares will be bringing to Comic-Con, covering franchises like Spider-Man, KPop Demon Hunters, and Five Nights at Freddy's.
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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games has announced Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader is getting a big update today on Switch 2 after its poor debut on Nintendo's platform.
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vsin.com Tech ·
Switzerland vs. Colombia Prediction: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview and Best Bets
A match preview and a prediction for the 2026 FIFA World Cup featuring Switzerland vs. Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday, July 7.
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
Belgium players mocked President Trump after scoring final goal
When sports figures delve into politics, those who disagree with their views often tell them to "stick to sports."
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
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Discord accidentally banned over 8,000 people for posting grids and other ‘benign’ images
Discord blames a bug affecting its safety system.
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fierce-network.com Tech ·
T-Mobile to shut down 2G GSM network this summer
T-Mobile is finally pulling the plug on its 2G GSM network
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
First look: Google Translate is finally prepping the modern makeover it deserves
Google appears to be testing a major redesign for the Google Translate app on Android, complete with a modern home screen layout.
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foxweather.com Tech ·
See it: Rare great white shark caught on camera in this state's waters for expected first time
In a rare underwater view, a great white shark was spotted swimming off Block Island—marking what the Atlantic Shark Institute said may be the first time a white shark has ever been caught on camera in Rhode Island waters.
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Washington records world’s worst air quality for a city after 850,000 Fourth of July fireworks
Hourly concentrations of particulate matter rose to 6.7 times their pre-fireworks levels, according to an analysis
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forbes.com Tech ·
The Patch Notes For Destiny 2’s Final Hotfix Ever
Destiny 2 is over. Completely. The final hotfix has gone live, and these are the last patch notes the game will see.
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Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5
Made by Google 2026 is officially taking place on Wednesday, August 12. This is a week earlier compared to last year...
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usatoday.com Tech ·
Taylor Swift's wedding dress designer speaks out, reveals new details
Christian Dior's Jonathan Anderson, who designed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding looks, opened up to WWD about working with the singer.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Blood Of Dawnwalker Hands-On: A Witcher-Style RPG With A Twist
For Honor-style combat meets Witcher-style storytelling
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thedrive.com Tech ·
2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C First-Drive Review: The Ultimate 911, Actually
All the engagement of a Porsche 911 GT3, with all the thrill of sky and sound. What more could you want?
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IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio and lays off developers "to find a new balance"
Hitman and 007: First Light studio IO Interactive will lay off an unspecified number of workers and close one studio as it regains control of Project Fantasy.
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iRobot’s newest floor cleaner isn’t a robot
Do it yourself.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung monthly updates: July 2026 security patch gets detailed
Samsung has released information about vulnerabilities that were fixed with the July 2026 security patch for Galaxy phones and tablets.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Xbox layoffs reportedly gut Id Software’s coding team and cut 60-70 developers from Obsidian | VGC
The scale of Microsoft’s cuts are becoming clear…
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8bitdigi.com Tech ·
Anime Expo 2026 | Abby Trott Joins the Cast of Persona 4 Revival - 8Bit/Digi
During the ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival panel at Anime Expo 2026, the studio unveiled that Abby Trott will be joining the cast.
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iFixit has a new toolkit for fixing appliances, building furniture, and household repairs
It’s not just your electronics that occasionally need a fix.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window
The long wait for Project Phoenix continues...