Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theverge.com Tech ·
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
Usernames for famous figures have been automatically reserved.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict
E. Jean Carroll has said since 2019 that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
A maxed-out 16-inch MacBook Pro now has a 5-figure price tag - 9to5Mac
A maxed out MacBook Pro has never been cheap given Apple’s pricing on both RAM and SSD upgrades, but the...
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
CD Projekt rebrands to CD Projekt Red
"The new company name will ensure consistency in the communication of the CD Projekt Red brand"
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
Naughty Dog Chose The Last of Us Remake Over Uncharted Remake, It's Claimed
Naughty Dog is no stranger to a remake, and evidence suggests an Uncharted 1 Remake was on the cards, with datamined files proving it.
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nytimes.com Tech ·
Why Wimbledon’s grass has a special place in tennis doubles star Gaby Dabrowski’s heart
For Gaby Dabrowski, the grass-court season offered surety under foot in uncertain times.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
A $1000 PlayStation 6 No Longer Sounds Crazy, As Sony Doesn't Intend To Sell Hardware At Significant Losses
Sony warns it won't absorb hardware losses for PlayStation 6 as AI component costs push next-gen pricing toward $1000.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
As we brace for more layoffs, Microsoft reportedly stops Game Pass deals for third-parties, and the question is 'for how long'?
Studios are apparently no longer being offered Xbox Game Pass deals. But what does this actually mean?
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thedailybeast.com Tech ·
Fuming Trump, 80, Unravels Over His Empty Fair in Early Morning Meltdown
The president was upset enough to post about it at 6:27 a.m.
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scotusblog.com Tech ·
Court rules that law enforcement’s use of “geofence warrant” was a “search”
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gizmochina.com Tech ·
Samsung devices that won’t receive One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update - Gizmochina
Samsung is preparing Android 17, but these Galaxy models won't get it. See the complete list of One UI 9.0 not eligible devices here.
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eteknix.com Tech ·
NVIDIA App Can Reduce Gaming Performance by Up to 10% When Filters Are Enabled
It is quite common for some applications to reduce gaming performance. What is unusual is when this comes from a company like NVIDIA. According to new testing, the NVIDIA app for PC can have a…
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
PS5 Dominates Xbox for Single Player Games, New Data Suggests
PlayStation gamers prefer playing with themselves
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ministryofsport.com Tech ·
FIFA and Solace Launch "FIFA Heroes" Globally as Five-A-Side Mobile Arcade Game - Ministry of Sport
FIFA launches FIFA Heroes, a fast-paced 5v5 mobile arcade game featuring football legends and global creators.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Samsung working on phone with rollable screen, report claims
Is rollable the next step after foldable?
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
I grew up in China, but I'm raising my daughter in LA. A trip back to visit family made me rethink my parenting style.
A visit home to China made Grace Cong Sui realize that the parenting habits she'd adopted in the US differed from those she grew up with.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Hands On: R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos - How Does This Turn-Based PSP Pair Hold Up On Switch?
It's a bold strategy Cotton
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fstoppers.com Tech ·
Carry-On Rules Tighten in 2026: Adapt Your Photography Kit | Fstoppers
Airlines are enforcing stricter carry-on weight and size limits in 2026, and cheapest fares now exclude overhead bins. Here's how photographers can pack camera gear within new restrictions without gate-checking fragile equipment.
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Modern Warfare 2 & 3 Ports Rumor Has Been Shut Down
If you thought Activision was commissioning more Call of Duty ports, then you might be disappointed on the Modern Warfare 2 and 3 front.
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tbsnews.net Tech ·
'You have to think crazy': Arvind Jain on the lessons he learned at Google
Jain, who worked as an engineer at Google, said he initially sought to understand why some employees advanced more than others despite similar credentials and accomplishments
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Pokémon Go July 2026 event and raid schedule
Want to know what's happening in Pokémon Go during July? Then take a look at our July 2026 event and raid schedule, including Max Battles and Mega Raids.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
I abandoned standard voice notes for a hidden Google Keep trick that transcribes text instantly
Create voiced notes while on the go
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
I stopped creating extra email accounts for free trials thanks to this Gmail trick
Stop making throwaway email accounts
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hackaday.com Tech ·
It’s Linux, On A Sega Megadrive
If you were in the market for a games console in 1990, the chances are that the object of your desire was either a Super Nintendo with its 16-bit 6502 derivative, or the Sega Megadrive, sold as the…
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ign.com Tech ·
With the Threat of Layoffs Looming, Quantic Dream Staff Say They're Going on Strike to Save Star Wars Eclipse From Cancelation
A new report has shed light on the goings on at French studio Quantic Dream and revealed concern about the future of Star Wars Eclipse.
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forbes.com Tech ·
A Two-Sentence Insider Report On Why ‘Destiny 2’ Died
Destiny 2's death has confused some fans, but it comes down to two main factors that are relatively easy to sum up.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Belkin launches new 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock with 140W charging and triple 4K display support
Belkin has launched a 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock in China priced at 2,299 yuan (approximately $338). The Belkin dock ships with a 180W adapter and 1m cable and delivers 140W USB Power Delivery over a single Thunderbolt 5 connection, with bandwidth scaling from 80Gbps to 120Gbps for high-resolution display use. Belkin briefly listed the dock on its global website at $350 before removing the page, hinting at a global launch.
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The Best Deals Today: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Criterion Collection Sale, and More - IGN
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How a Seemingly “Strange” Comment From Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon Could Set Up the Wildest Fan Theory for Season 3
“This is strange. It isn’t the season.” House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 2 includes that brief but notable dialogue spoken by Helaena Targaryen, lines that demand closer scrutiny given her precognitive power.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Sony Can't Stop Hinting at the Portable Nature of PS6
Meeting players' evolving needs
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Meccha Chameleon Fans Bring The Hide-And-Seek Game To Real Life
The painted prop hunt game has escaped the digital space and entered the real one
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The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month
The Busy Bar will let others know when you don’t have time to chat.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Amazon Is Awash With AI-Written Guideslop For Unfinished Games
Buy your novel-like, image-free, hallucinated guide to Alien: Isolation 2 today!
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Grand Theft Auto VI Rumored to Offer 60 FPS Mode on PS5/Xbox Series X, But Maybe Not at Launch
A credible source claims Grand Theft Auto VI may offer a 60 FPS mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X, though it might not be ready at launch.
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The Nex Playground Outsold the Xbox Over the Holidays, but Is This Family-Friendly, Motion-Controlled Console Actually Worth Your Money? I Tested It With My 8-Year-Old to Find Out.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
July’s Miniature of the Month and collectable coin revealed
See what you can get if you head to your local Warhammer store in July.
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Apple just acquired the app that won last year’s ‘Innovation’ Apple Design Award
Apple has acquired a variety of apps recently, and the latest—Play—won the 2025 Apple Design Award in the ‘Innovation’ category.
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Resident Evil Veronica Finally Gives Claire Redfield Her Due – the Horror Series’ Most Ignored Character Deserves the Spotlight
Despite being in plenty of spin-offs and crossovers, Claire Redfield is in barely any of the mainline Resident Evil games. After a long time away, RE Veronica is finally set to give Claire her due.
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topgear.com Tech ·
McLaren W1 Review 2026 | Top Gear
The W1 is a car of singular purpose and precision, marrying advanced materials and aerodynamics to truly stunning effect
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Nintendo has revealed more about the Splatoon Direct happening tomorrow, including the presence of a 30 minute gameplay session
Whether you are a kid or a squid, you can tune in for more details on the single-player adventure game.
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Why ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Hit Its Highest Playercount In 2.5 Years
Cyberpunk 2077 is climbing the Steam charts 5.5 years after its release, and it's a great time to pick it up if you haven't.
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It looks like PlayStation 6 is going to cost Sony about $1,000 to make, which likely means it will cost more than that at retail
The cost to make a single unit of the PlayStation 6 has gone up, according to new information from a reliable insider.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Schedule: Why iOS 27 Signals September Date
The just-released second developer beta of the next iPhone software helps confirm what is likely to happen and when for the next iPhones’ release date.
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The Siege of Death Mire – Week 1 Results
Imperial Victory! New Warhammer 40,000 miniatures revealed!
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Xbox reportedly pausing new third-party Game Pass deals, developers say | VGC
Developers in line for Game Pass deals ‘got the rug pulled from under them’ it’s claimed…
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’ | TechCrunch
Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
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cnet.com Tech ·
T-Mobile Is Automatically Pushing Legacy Customers Onto Its Current Plans
Some long-time subscribers could see a price increase of around $4 a line.
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RedMagic officially confirms global launch of flagship OLED tablet
RedMagic has confirmed the Astra 2 as its next flagship gaming tablet. The device will arrive as the international version of the China-bound RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which is confirmed to feature a 185Hz OLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
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cbssports.com Tech ·
Brazil vs. Japan odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 31-13 run
SportsLine's Jon Eimer has revealed his Brazil vs. Japan best bets for their 2026 World Cup knockout stage match on Monday
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
Top 15 remaining 2026 NBA free agents: Jalen Duren, LeBron James, James Harden still available
While there has been a flurry of signings, a lot of top free agents remain available.