Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Microsoft to cut 2.5% of its workforce in yet another round of layoffs
More than 5,000 people will likely lose their jobs pretty soon. It seems like Microsoft continues its series of layoffs, with the last one being in July...
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
'It's like a free down payment on a house': High earners are rushing to use this vacation-rental tax break
The Big Beautiful Bill made a tax loophole permanent for Airbnb investors. Here's how they're getting the IRS to fund their downpayments.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google releases 'Pixel Audio Services' for Pixel 10 on Play Store
Google has released a new Pixel Audio Services application for the Pixel 10 series. According to the Play Store listing...
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear - XBOX Wire
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations is its first major DLC, showcasing a versatile new Chain Spear. Read more inside to learn about the deep movement tech it adds to the game:
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
SpaceX has an AI device prototype, and it sure sounds phone-ish | TechCrunch
SpaceX reportedly showed investors a "handset-like" AI device before going public. It could be another signal SpaceX wants to expand into wireless.
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npr.org Tech ·
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes
Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developer after drawn-out dispute over $250 million
The battle is over.
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gamefile.news Tech ·
Nintendo’s new Splatoon adventure feels like the kind of third-person shooter that used to require a PlayStation
Plus: I've gone to Rhythm Heaven
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foxbusiness.com Tech ·
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028
Sony says all new PlayStation games released after January 2028 will be sold digitally, reflecting changing consumer demand and the gaming industry's broader move away from physical media.
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My favorite Kindle alternative is $30 off after a recent price increase
One of the best e-readers just got $30 cheaper.
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stereogum.com Tech ·
Ninajirachi Soundtracks Kylie Jenner Meta AI Glasses Campaign
Well, this sucks. No one likes smart glasses, except people who, for some reason, want to live in a surveillance state and think that recording people without their consent or knowledge is a normal thing to do. Kylie Jenner is the face of the new Meta Glasses campaign, which is not that surprising, but what…
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blog.playstation.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode
All available July 7.
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computerworld.com Tech ·
Apple signals that the new attack surface is time itself
Apple's decision to break its own patch schedule is a warning shot for every business still running old hardware and relying on slow rollout policies.
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Restart it all: Samsung's foldable campaign needs your deduction skills
Samsung wiped the posts from its Instagram accounts as it launched a new social campaign for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Fold 8.
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cbr.com Tech ·
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake's Preorder Price Is Very Concerning
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 has been listed for preorder by Playasia for $60, raising serious questions about the remake's scope.
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ign.com Tech ·
Brand New The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Showcases Coen’s Investigation Skills and a Boss Battle Against the Eerie Forgotten Guardian
See Coen's investigation and fighting skills on full display in this quest gameplay from The Blood of Dawnwalker.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Rumor: Metroid Ravenous leaked for Nintendo Switch 2
Metroid Ravenous has apparently been leaked for Nintendo Switch 2. A listing for the game supposedly surfaced within Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security system. The page has already been removed, but not before a screenshot was taken. Here’s a snapshot of the classification: The listing doesn’t provide any specific details about the game. However, the classification indicates 2026...
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026 Announced
Crossing the codes
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Subnautica 2 Developer's Entire Staff Get Their Bonuses After Krafton Agrees to Settlement, but CEO Steps Down
The entire staff of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds will get their bonuses after parent company Krafton reached a settlement with studio leadership.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
GM reports 4.2% decline in Q2 U.S. sales as EV demand falls
General Motors' second-quarter U.S. sales fell 4.2% as year-over-year demand for its all-electric vehicles and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks declined.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium's announcements of monthly new games are being changed in some territories, and players aren't happy about it
PlayStation has made some changes in certain key territories to how new PS Plus Extra and Premium game reveals are made.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iPhone 18 Pro to offer only these three colors, per leaker - 9to5Mac
Here are the new iPhone 18 Pro colors launching this fall, according to leaker Instant Digital, and the one that could be missing.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Anthropic Restores Claude Fable 5 After U.S. Lifts Jailbreak-Linked Export Controls
June 30 decision ended controls tied to an Amazon-reported Fable 5 jailbreak; Anthropic says a classifier blocks it in over 99% of tries.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.
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npr.org Tech ·
World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Venezuela’s huge needs are not being met by earthquake response, group warns
Not all collapsed buildings have had professional rescue teams on site, with relatives and neighbors working to remove debris to pull out survivors or bodies, according to residents from various areas.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Is Putting an Endgame in Your Fave PS5 Shooter
Stand and fight again and again
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sports.yahoo.com Tech ·
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul says pursuit of 'complete happiness' led to star deciding to leave Lakers
LeBron James' next free-agent move won't necessarily be determined by money.
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ca.finance.yahoo.com Tech ·
Stock market today: Nasdaq dips, Dow and S&P 500 edge higher as markets weigh Kevin Warsh's remarks
US stocks were mixed after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's inflation target.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Now Even Rockstar Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5
A beautiful partnership
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The 'Father of the Internet' is finally retiring | TechCrunch
Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
MMO shooter Cinder City may be the first PC game to recommend 64 GB of RAM | VGC
With RAM prices surging to up to $1000 for 64 GB, NC’s latest game is a pricey prospect…
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Redmagic's new Android gaming tablet launches July 17 with 9-inch OLED display, 8,300 mAh battery, more
Redmagic has officially launched the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in China, with the global launch confirmed for July 17 as...
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404media.co Tech ·
Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses
”Hide My Email users deserve to know that it may be possible for attackers to discover their hidden email addresses,” the person who reported the issue said.
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Google rolling out Pixel Camera 10.4
Pixel Camera 10.4 is now more widely rolling out via the Google Play Store as a minor update. We’re not seeing any user-facing changes...
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spacenews.com Tech ·
Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers
Five-month-old startup Orbital has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to 100,000 data center satellites, aiming to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Cinder City's Steam Page Is Out, and This May Be the First Game to Recommend a Staggering 64GB of RAM
Cinder City’s Steam page is live, and the MMO third person shooter game could be among the first to recommend a massive 64GB of RAM.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews roundup
Reviews are in for the next Nintendo game, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and here are the first wave of reviews.
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Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs
New games released after January 2028 will be digital-only.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Warhammer: The Old World Battle March – Designer’s Notes
Get the lowdown on the fast-paced game mode set in the World of Legend.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year
July 2027 for USA, UK
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wired.com Tech ·
Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival
A researcher found that using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, he could break into the website of Front Gate—used by every festival from Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo—and freely issue any ticket he chose.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Is a Superb Sequel That Expertly Capitalizes on the Captivating Energy of Its Excellent Music and Joyful Animations
A superb sequel that expertly capitalizes on the captivating energy of its excellent music.
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Sony Shutting Down PlayStation Store for New Purchases on PS3 and Vita, Beginning Next Month
Sony has announced the closure of its PlayStation Store on the PS3 and Vita, beginning next month in certain countries.
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Azure CLI Password Spray Hits at Least 78 Microsoft Accounts in 81M+ Attempts
Huntress says attackers made 81M Azure CLI password spray attempts from June 12-26, 2026, using ROPC to bypass weak CAPs.
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engadget.com Tech ·
California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote - Engadget
At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders
Here's what the critics had to say
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Dragon Age Writer Blasts AI In Game Dev As A 'Virulent Plague'
David Gaider doesn't hold back when explaining why genAI is so bad for games development
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
RUMOR: Switch 2's LCD screen may be set for a revamp according to Chinese reseller leak
I can see clearly now
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
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