Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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independent.co.uk Tech ·
Trump gives vague answer when quizzed why he won’t send $5,000 ‘dividend’ checks now
The White House has offered few details about the plan to send $5,000 checks to Americans after the midterms
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful
"avoid purchasing or using circumvention devices"
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz caught in icy red carpet exchange
Just before he left Peltz’s side, Beckham took it upon himself to fluff the train of her Alberta Ferretti gown.
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ign.com Tech ·
GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited
Preorders are live for Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition PS5 DualSense Controllers, but stock is limited. Hurry if you want one.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Modi and Xi are set to meet at BRICS with trade and border issues in spotlight
A meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be the clearest test yet of the tentative post-2020 reset between Asia’s two largest economies.
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Samsung's open-ear Galaxy Buds On leak with clip design, 'Auto Volume,' gestures [Gallery]
Word has been out on a new pair of open-ear Galaxy Buds from Samsung and, now, a detailed leak shows...
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Restaurant chain once frequented by Kardashians files for bankruptcy after 36 years
A 36-year-old Southern California brunch chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, owing over $1 million after rent disputes and construction woes forced multiple closures.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it
We've been testing the iOS 27 beta for months, but the public release is fast approaching.
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Diesel’s new high of $6 per gallon will make ‘just about everything’ more expensive
“We are endangering one of the strongest economic pillars that we have in this country,” said fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iOS 27 Apple Health App Redesign: Every New Feature Coming in 2026
Apple is planning a major redesign of the Health app on iPhone and iPad, with a long list of new features set to be added. Apple announced the Health app changes at yesterday's iPhone event. The Health app is getting an update because Apple overhauled the sensors in the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
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sfgate.com Tech ·
Horoscope for Friday, 09/11/26 by Christopher Renstrom
LIBRA: The other party wants to postpone, but press ahead
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Saudi Arabia's PIF reportedly considering to combine EA with Savvy Games Group
Reports suggest a merger would "ensure better coordination between its assets"
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80.lv Tech ·
Saudi Arabia's PIF Reportedly Considers Merging EA with Savvy Games
According to Bloomberg, the Public Investment Fund is considering combining its gaming assets into a single company, though the deal is only being discussed now.
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Samsung's first Android XR glasses with a color display may launch in late 2027
While we’re still waiting on Samsung’s first Android XR glasses to arrive, an update on the first pair with a...
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ageofempires.com Tech ·
The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes
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whathifi.com Tech ·
"Modern, musical, luxurious" – Marantz's compact streaming system with CD player is elevated in every way
The MCR 60n DAB gains plenty of new features, sound improvements, a refreshed design, and a higher price than before
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quantamagazine.org Tech ·
The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof | Quanta Magazine
By revisiting the famous problem — which was controversially solved in the 1970s with the help of computers — mathematicians have gained important new insights into the nature of graphs.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
It’s even available for free users.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Verizon's 3-Year Price Lock Guarantee is Already Gone
In mid-2025, Verizon committed to a 3-year price lock on its myPlan plans as a way to help folks lock-in pricing on their wireless plan as everything in the world was becoming more expensive by the day. They’ve since found ways to increase prices through fees, as we expected them to, but the price lock...
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chromeunboxed.com Tech ·
Google is rolling out Gemini Daily Brief to free users, dropping the paid AI requirement
When Google introduced the concept of the Daily Brief in Gemini, it offered one of the most compelling glimpses of how personal AI should actually function: a quick, proactive summary of your calendar, unread inbox priorities, and daily tasks before you even start your morning routine. Up until now, though, having that personal executive summary...
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ygorganization.com Tech ·
Diabellze is Waiting Deep in the “White Crow” Forest | YGOrganization
The Crow Witch returns
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Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
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GTA 6 Netflix preview drove more than 100,000 sign-ups during its six-hour exclusivity window
Rockstar's extended look resulted in the third-largest subscriber spike on Netflix this year, according to Ampere Analysis
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deadline.com Tech ·
'Ransom Canyon' Canceled By Netflix After 2 Seasons (Exclusive)
Netflix has opted not to proceed with a third season of the Texas romantic drama Ransom Canyon starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video | TechCrunch
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.
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cnet.com Tech ·
iPhone Handoff Will Let You Use One Number on Two Phones - CNET
The feature will be available with iOS 27, but will be limited to specific cellular carriers for now.
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iPhone Duo Will Ship With iOS 27.1, Hinting at Update's Release Date
Apple says the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it launches this October, which gives us a hint at when the first major iOS 27 update will come out. The iPhone Duo will be available on October 23, so iOS 27.1 should be released shortly before that date. Last year, iOS 26.1 didn't come out until November 3, but we're expecting iOS 27.1 about two weeks earlier. iOS 27.1 will include updated app layouts built for the iPhone Duo's dual displays and its new vertical dock.
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Upgrading to Apple Watch Series 12 Could Cost You Hypertension Notifications
Some Apple Watch users who upgrade to the Series 12 or the Ultra 4 might temporarily lose access to hypertension notifications. On the watchOS feature availability page, Apple says notifications might not be available on the Series 12 or Ultra 4 at launch because regulatory clearances are in process. Hypertension Notifications may not be available on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 in your region, as additional regulatory clearances for these devices are in process.
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theregister.com Tech ·
Huawei Watch D3 pumps up its health-monitoring credentials
Inflatable wrist cuff delivers 24-hour blood pressure readings, though the design remains chunky
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users.
The Zuckoff app detects nearby smart glasses using Bluetooth signals. Its creator says Meta needs to do more to address privacy concerns.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Xbox Makes 6 Games Free to Play This Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of free games on Xbox
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
LEGO PS1's Freebie Astro Bot Set Revealed in New Images, and Everyone Wants It Standalone
Astro not
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac
Apple‘s September event is over, but the company reportedly has many new products set to debut in October too. Here’s what’s coming.
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T-Mobile to Charge $5 a Month for iOS 27 iPhone Handoff
T-Mobile will charge customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff, an e-SIM feature that allows the same phone number to be used on two separate iPhones. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and at launch, only T-Mobile users in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom users in Germany will be able to use it. T-Mobile says customers can use their number across two compatible iPhone models and elect which phone is active at any given time.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Officials want to turn Miami into Vice City for 'GTA 6.' Police disagree.
Miami inspired the fictional Vice City, but Miami-Dade's sheriff is against the idea of marketing the game IRL.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Does the iPhone Duo have MagSafe? Everything to know.
Apple’s foldable can charge wirelessly to 50 percent in around 30 minutes.
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petapixel.com Tech ·
Insta360's Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra's Features
How much is a second camera worth?
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pocketgamer.biz Tech ·
Report: Saudi Arabia’s PIF mulls EA and Savvy merger
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may merge Savvy Games Group and EA, according to a report.
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You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says
With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is adding Live Rewind, which relies on an S11 processor and new continual listening features. Live Rewind listens to what's happening around the wearer, and when activated with a double press on the Digital Crown, offers a transcript of what was said in the last 15 seconds. Apple says the feature will let users catch something they missed or are less familiar with.
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AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount
Apple yesterday announced the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its "Surprise and Shine" event, and today all of these devices are up for pre-order on Amazon. This also includes the first cash discount on the Apple Watch Series 12. 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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kotaku.com Tech ·
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Considers EA And Savvy Merger
The Madden publisher's acquisition was finalized in August
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
RIP Pixel Tablet: Google has officially pulled the plug
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its online store, marking the official end of its short-lived tablet experiment.
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Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U]
After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test.
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iOS 27's 'iPhone Handoff' Feature Limited to T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom at Launch
Apple is adding a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 that will let you use the same number on two iPhones and swap between them as needed. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and Apple says there will be carrier fees when setting it up. The new iPhone Handoff option was mentioned at today's event and in the iPhone Duo press release, and it turns out it's going to be limited at launch. Apple says it will only be available on T-Mobile in the U.S.
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blog.playstation.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more
Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux join PlayStation Plus Premium.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Persona 4 Revival Is Officially Heading To Switch 2, With Persona 6 Teased For The Future
Bit Persona-l
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wired.com Tech ·
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.