Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
GTA 6 is deliberately avoiding direct political references, says Rockstar | VGC
Rockstar writer says it wants to avoid recreating ‘the exact world we live in’…
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID
Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades - 9to5Mac
New Apple products are reportedly launching October 13, including an updated Apple TV 4K with two major upgrades rumored.
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ign.com Tech ·
The LEGO PlayStation Set Is Rolling Out Now for LEGO Insiders — Here's How to Sign Up for Free
LEGO PlayStation is now available for LEGO Insiders, and it comes with a free Astro Bot Set. Here's how to become and Insider for free.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Dark Pictures Dev's Layoffs Have Begun, Over 70 Staff Reportedly Let Go
Supermassive Games shrinks to survive
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Pixel Watch 5 gets first Google Store discount for Prime Day
Ahead of tomorrow’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the US Google Store is discounting the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time since launch.
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magic.wizards.com Tech ·
Secret Lair Heads South with Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 and Mystery Booster Commander Edition
Bolster your collection with Mystery Booster Commander Edition, a sweet new drop, and cool promos from Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026!
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theregister.com Tech ·
Anthropic's super bug-hunting model Mythos is hardcore good at math, as latest vuln under attack shows
Exploitation attempts came from China-hosted IP, VulnCheck researcher says
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halowaypoint.com Tech ·
Canon Fodder: Heart and Soell
Welcome back to Canon Fodder! We’ve got a lore-laden latter end of the year to look forward to and this issue is going to walk you through everything still to come. Let us tarry no longer! [HISTORIAN’S NOTE] The issue has been published in its original form before last week’s news regarding the studio. Additional […]
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Analysts say Flavio Bolsonaro is projected to win the run-off vote on October 25 and become Brazil's next president.
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mmafighting.com Tech ·
UFC 332 Report: Is Natalia Silva the true UFC women’s flyweight champion?
Natalia Silva won the vacant women’s flyweight title at UFC 332 with a decision over Wang Cong
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tmz.com Tech ·
'Days of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," has died ... TMZ has learned.
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abc15.com Tech ·
ASU student charged in Mill Avenue arrest; attorney calls charges 'vindictive'
ASU senior Eryn Bonner has been criminally charged in connection with a violent arrest on Mill Avenue in July.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Love And Deepspace Warns Players Not To Drink Poison Cocktails
The brown Fiendyblobbu that is circulating around us is not too good, it's suggested that you do stay away from that, of course it's your own trip so be my guest
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Ninja Theory developers announce they are facing redundancy, as the studio starts laying off staff following widespread Xbox cuts
Ninja Theory staff on LinkedIn have shared either farewell messages or sombre posts on the ongoing redundancy process happening at Ninja Theory.
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flashscore.com Tech ·
Hernan Casanova - Bernardo Munk Mesa 1-2
CHALLENGER MEN - SINGLES: Antofagasta (Chile) - Qualification, clay - Final
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'Do Not Attempt to Recreate' — Love and Deepspace Devs Issue Warning to Players After Deadly Drink Recipes Go Viral
The official social media account for the popular RPG-dating sim Love and Deepspace issued a warning to players after announcing some fictional cocktails with potentially disastrous real-world consequences if actually consumed.
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NBA 2K25's Single Player Story Mode Will Soon Become Unplayable as Servers Shut Down
NBA 2K25 is being delisted after just two years, and players will soon no longer be able to play the game's single player story mode.
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dreadcentral.com Tech ·
‘Halloween: The Game’ Teases More Treats for Haddonfield This October
‘Halloween: The Game’ previews October celebrations with new costumes and content on the way. Here’s what’s already available in Haddonfield.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S25's stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the USA
Samsung has started rolling the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S25 series outside its home country.
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iCloud+ just rolled out an improved perk for subscribers - 9to5Mac
iCloud+ includes a lot more than additional storage, and one of the service’s perks for subscribers—custom email domains—just got even better.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"
Developer removes promotional material as it investigates situation, says it highlights "an issue with our own processes which we must address"
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
Supermassive Games Layoffs Arrive With Over 70 People Let Go
More than 70 people have seemingly lost their jobs at Supermassive Games, as another batch of layoffs hits the gaming industry.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
This Super-Fast AI Workstation Packs AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 in 128 & 192 GB Flavors Starting at $5999, & Is Paired With A Radeon AI Pro R9700 For Up To 224 GB Memory
Lucebox introduced a new local AI PC, the Zero 495, packing the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, 128 GB memory & leaves room for a Radeon AI PRO R9700.
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Fantastical’s long-awaited Android debut begins today on Googlebook
After 15 years, Fantastical's acclaimed calendar app is coming to Android, but it's not quite ready for every device just yet.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Zelda and Banjo Recompiled Devs Go To War With AI Vibe-Coded 'Slopcomps'
AI-assisted projects provoking stark criticism
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Dragons, Reputation and the Entire World of Azeroth: Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Is Big Enough to Give the MMO a Run for Its Money
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft was announced way back in July, as the first Universes Beyond release for the storied tabletop RPG. And just like the MMO it's based on, D&D: World of Warcraft is absolutely massive.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Apple News ‘even more politically lopsided’ under new CEO John Ternus, study finds
A Media Research Center study claims Apple News under new CEO John Ternus pushed stories from left-leaning outlets 67% of the time in September.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Halloween: The Game's DLC Is Only For the True Michael Myers Sickos
Is a new mask worth the price?
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others, and here's why
The first Googlebooks are finally here, but Google has confirmed to Android Authority that some models might have Android app issues.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Saudi Aramco chief says replenishing global oil stockpiles could take two years
Saudi Aramco's CEO warned it could take up to two years to rebuild global oil inventories, saying the squeeze could worsen as the U.S.-Iran war continues.
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nypost.com Tech ·
White House ‘monitoring’ suspected plague outbreak in Russia after lab worker dead, hundreds quarantined
The White House confirmed it is aware of a suspected plague outbreak in Russia and is “monitoring the situation” after a young lab worker was killed and some 200 others forced into quarantine.
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‘Halloween: The Game’ Brings ‘Halloween 5’ and 2018 Myers to Haddonfield With a Free Farm Map
‘Halloween: The Game’ adds ‘Halloween 5’ &yns on October 27, plus a free Tower Farm map, new civilians, & 14 Halloween costumes.
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Apple event is reportedly happening next week, per Mark Gurman - 9to5Mac
Apple is expected to launch three new products next week on October 13, and per Mark Gurman, the product unveilings will happen at “an event.”
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bbc.com Tech ·
Ex-City trader on how to spot a psychopath at work
Geraint Anderson says some modern workplaces reward psychopathic traits.
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John Ternus writes post celebrating Steve Jobs on anniversary of passing - 9to5Mac
Apple CEO John Ternus and former CEO Tim Cook have shared posts in remembrance of Steve Jobs today on the 15th anniversary of his passing.
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Here's why I upgraded from the Apple Watch Series 10 to Series 12 - 9to5Mac
I’m someone who doesn’t often upgrade my Apple Watch right when a new one comes out. The Apple Watch Series...
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update
For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging cable for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Specifically, Apple last week released firmware version 3.2.0 for the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The previous firmware version for the cable was 3.1.12. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Galaxy S27 Ultra colors leak, and Samsung could be breaking up with purple (Update: Special color)
Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra colors suggest Samsung is retiring Deep Purple for another, surprising shade of color.
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Star Wars Zero Company Has Received Its First Big Discount at Amazon Before Its October Prime Day Sale Begins, Dropping Below $50
Star Wars Zero Company has dropped to a new low price at Amazon ahead of the retailer's Prime Big Deal Days sale event, with a 20% discount across PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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Pixel 12 series leak allegedly reveals model numbers, display specs, no wide Fold
A new leak allegedly reveals Pixel 12 display specs, model numbers, and helps confirm Google isn't launching a wide Fold.
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Apple Watch Prime Day Deals Arrive With New All-Time Low Prices for Series 12 and Ultra 4
Big Apple Watch discounts have started arriving ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, including new low prices on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. These deals join some Apple Watch SE 3 discounts that we began tracking over the weekend, alongside other major early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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patspulpit.com Tech ·
10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Bills
What we learned from the Patriots’ Week 4 win over the Bills.
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
Eagles' offense sputters with 68 net passing yards, 0-12 on third down vs. Rams
The boo birds flew early and often in Philly on Sunday, thanks to an offense that couldn't get off the ground.
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variety.com Tech ·
‘Digger’ Down: 5 Takeaways After Tom Cruise Suffers One of His Biggest Box Office Bombs
Five takeaways after Tom Cruise's 'Digger' bombed at the box office.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Dell CSM Flaws Enable Unauthenticated Admin Access and Root on Kubernetes Nodes
Dell fixes six CSM flaws enabling authentication bypass, storage credential access, and cluster-wide privilege escalation.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Amazon Clears Out Apple AirTag 2 at Its Lowest Price, Grab This Bluetooth Tracker Before Stock Runs Dry
You can pick up a single AirTag for $24, or grab a pack of four for only $89 with these deals.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Banjo-Kazooie PC port ‘decomp’ developer says AI-generated PC ports are ‘a race to the bottom’ and ‘disrespectful’ | VGC
DarioSamo says a recent AI-decompiled Banjo-Tooie port is nothing to do with him…
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
NBA 2K25 is being delisted later this month, servers (including single-player story mode) shut down at the end of the year | VGC
MyCareer, MyTeam and all other online game modes will end in December…
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irishtimes.com Tech ·
Female-looking AI agents were paid less than male ones in virtual office, study finds
Workplace gender bias may be replicated in interactions with artificial intelligence, according to research from University of Limerick