Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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cnet.com Tech ·
The Clicks Communicator Phone With Blackberry Roots Demoed in New Video
A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
“We’re going to regret that decision”: Dbrand cancels its Companion Cube Steam Machine case after Valve demands it | VGC
“Being proud of the thing we made did not give us the right to make it”…
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New Knockout Tours, Photo Mode update and more
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet
They may not look as good, but Nano Banana 2 Lite images only take a few seconds to create.
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cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Tech ·
Apple to release software updates earlier to tackle AI-driven cyber threats
US-based tech giant Apple is accelerating the rollout of software updates to strengthen user security as artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cybercriminals to develop hacking tools, the company said in a statement, according to reports.
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bbc.com Tech ·
Weak hands and blurry vision: Are you getting a 'phone body'?
Your devices are changing your body in ways you might not realise. It's not too late to do something about it.
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Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com
Logged-out Old Reddit access is “significant source of abusive scraping."
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Dragon Age co-creator says AI is a ‘virulent plague’ that stops developers learning the craft | VGC
“Why have systems that nobody on your team really knows how they work?”…
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced details PS5 performance targets and features, with the Pro console getting extra love and 60 FPS across the board
The week before Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's launch, Ubisoft has detailed what to expect from the game's performance and features on PS5 consoles.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI’s launch
More game workers are looking to unionize.
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creativebloq.com Tech ·
GTA 6 was so delayed that some players have been able to order it for free
It turns out some people actually used Bing.
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ixbt.games Tech ·
Insider Confident: GTA Will Run at 60 FPS on PS5 Pro
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard | TechCrunch
Acti is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. The startup's new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powered shortcuts using natural language.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Everything We Know About World Of Warcraft's Rumored Classic+ - Kotaku
A Classic for all seasons
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pokemongo.com Tech ·
Ho-Oh, Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin, and more await in GO Pass: July! — Pokémon GO
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame rate and resolution for Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS support, mouse controls, more
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered gets frame rate, resolution, DLSS, mouse controls, and more details for Nintendo Switch 2.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Mario Kart World 1.7.0 update out now, new Knockout Tour routes added - patch notes and trailer
Mario Kart World has just received a hefty 1.7.0 update. Nintendo Switch 2 users should be seeing the version roll out now. This update brings quite a lot to the table, with the headliner being two new routes in knockout tour. They have also added the ability to use unlocked stickers in photo mode, balance adjustments, and a whole lot...
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple accelerates security updates in response to AI-powered hacking risks - 9to5Mac
Today’s iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates include security fixes that Apple had originally planned to release with version 26.6. Here’s why.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Gemini Spark comes to Google's Gemini app for macOS - Engadget
The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google’s Spark agentic AI assistant.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
New York Times reiterates its view that Dianna Russini's handling of traffic stop was "unacceptable conduct"
The release of the bodycam footage from the Dianna Russini traffic stop put the New York Times in an awkward position.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
JONATHAN TURLEY: Birthright citizenship ruling leaves conservatives with only one path
The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling upholds birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, with Roberts and Barrett joining liberal justices.
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Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite | TechCrunch
Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.
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eonline.com Tech ·
Mormon Wives' Taylor Frankie Paul Checked Into Rehab Facility
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility for mental health treatment amid her legal battle with ex Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a son.
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404media.co Tech ·
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad
Meta's new Starfire AI glasses, made in partnership with Kylie Jenner, are giving me the creeps.
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Steamroller becomes first prebuilt gaming PC to ship with SteamOS — Ryzen 9600X, Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 RAM system available for preorder at $1,299
Controller not included.
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appleinsider.com Tech ·
iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm & C2 modem options, camera upgrades
After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.
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playstationlifestyle.net Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG - PlayStation LifeStyle
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog has dropped the final three PS5 games for June 2026, including a 2025 open-world adventure RPG.
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labs.watchtowr.com Tech ·
CitrixBleed To Infinity And Beyond (Citrix NetScaler Pre-Auth Memory Overread CVE-2026-8451)
Well, well, well - once again, the cat has dragged us in and spat us out. Today, we find ourselves questioning the reality we sit within. Must it be so predictable, and why us? “But watchTowr, what do you mean?” Well, if you’re here, you likely fit into one of
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gematsu.com Tech ·
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 launches August 11
The Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on August 11, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced. Pre-orders for the physical e…
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ca.news.yahoo.com Tech ·
Dwayne Johnson Slammed as a ‘Coward’ for Staying Quiet on Politics; ‘Star Trek’ Icon George Takei Fires Back: ‘Silence Is Complicity’
Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Hollywo...
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forbes.com Tech ·
GTA 6 Trailer 3: The Latest On Its Expected Release And What's Next
GTA 6 Trailer 3 still has no release date after June 25 pre-orders. Here's the likely window, why Rockstar held it back, and what comes before the Nov. 19 launch.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
University of Tennessee settles lawsuit for $1.9 million with professor Tamar Shirinian, who was fired after social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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newrepublic.com Tech ·
Republican Congressman Finally Reveals Why He Was Missing for Months
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. still had time to trade stocks while absent from Congress.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Star Fox tops the UK charts, with far better week 1 sales than Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 64 3D | VGC
The Switch 2 exclusive sold nearly double what Star Fox Zero did in its opening week…
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
Blake Lively Seeks $8 Million in Legal Fees from Justin Baldoni as Case Winds Down
The actress' bid to have the 'It Ends With Us' director pay part of her legal bill likely marks her last chance at any monetary compensation.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Cruis'n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop
Out of nowhere, Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. As far as we’re aware, the arcade racer has been available since launching on Nintendo Switch almost five years ago. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case as of today. Looking the game up on the Nintendo eShop now provides zero results. We checked both the North American store...
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zdnet.com Tech ·
I've been reviewing laptops for years: Here are 24 last minute deals worth considering
It's the last day of Amazon's Prime Day event, but we're tracking the best laptop deals still live: from business PCs to gaming laptops.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks are about to get a lot more intense
Photos, supplier data, and component lists were stolen in a hack.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Samsung's new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images
The same source also posted photos of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google rolling out per-app controls for Android Backups
Following last year’s settings redesign of Android Backups, Google is now rolling out per-app backup controls.
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Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data
The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy risks.
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uk.finance.yahoo.com Tech ·
Xbox Pulls Out of ‘Project Fantasy’ Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima’s ‘OD’ Still in the Works
Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox division has backed out of a deal with IO Interactive to fund and publish a new game, as the company re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive, the maker of “Hitman” and popular new release “007 First Light,” plans to continue to develop the game, which has the code name “Project Fantasy.” However, the …
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Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features - 9to5Mac
New updates for Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Final Cut Camera have arrived today with additional features for all users.
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ign.com Tech ·
Civilization 7 Just Got Another Big Update, and a Year and a Half of Meaningful Improvements Have Also Come Alongside a Few Big Steps Backward
A year and a half of updates have brought meaningful improvements alongside a few steps backward.
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Google’s NotebookLM can sum up your research in a TikTok-style clip
AI edutainment.
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Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation
As previewed at I/O 2026, Gemini for macOS now supports Gemini Spark. This is the first of two big desktop app updates...
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Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities have been discovered by security researchers, affecting both iPhone and Mac, with similar ones found in Android’s...
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polygon.com Tech ·
Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever
A little over a week of intense fan backlash has resulted in the romance gacha game rolling back the announcement of Valko
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Amazon explains why Fire TV ditched Android for VegaOS, but only one part makes sense
Amazon’s Fire TV platform is in the process of ditching Android for an in-house VegaOS, a change that’s been controversial...