Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung updates Galaxy S23 FE with August 2026 security patch
The Galaxy S23 units in most regions around the world are getting a new update. It brings the August 2026 security patch.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding
Mourning turns to anger as residents of Kuhestak say Baloch communities are being placed in path of conflict
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ign.com Tech ·
Nintendo Confirms 2 Nintendo Direct Broadcasts for Next Week, Including a Dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Broadcast
Nintendo has announced a pair of Nintendo Direct broadcasts for next week, including a dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary showcase.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Gamescom Apologizes For Victim-Blaming Devs Whose Laptops Were Stolen
Several indie developers reported having their laptops stolen at the event, despite security
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topgear.com Tech ·
The Jensen Interceptor GTX is a new V8 track-only monster (for now)…
Reborn Sixties super-GT has supercharged American firepower and plans for an entire Interceptor family
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct announced for September 8
A special Direct will be held for The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary’s on September 8, Nintendo just announced. It will air at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. Nintendo says that the event will be about 30 minutes long. Further details were not provided. Of course, one...
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Announces Two Directs For Next Week, 8th & 9th September 2026
Zelda news, anyone?
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
MacBook Neo 2: Here's everything we know so far - 9to5Mac
Apple's next MacBook Neo is reportedly coming in 2027 with the better performance, new colors, and more. Here's everything we know.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
After 45 minutes hands-on time, Mass Effect spiritual successor Exodus took me by surprise - in the best possible way
My relationship with Mass Effect begins and ends with the first game (let's just blame the M35 Mako and leave it at tha…
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usatoday.com Tech ·
Team USA drops China to open FIBA Women's World Cup: Highlights, score
Team USA beat China its quest for a fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold. Caitlin Calrk had a double-double.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern
From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone Ultra Production Hitting Just 'a Few Hundred' a Day, Says Nikkei
Apple last month only managed to produce "a few hundred units a day" of its upcoming foldable iPhone because of the company's extremely high quality control standards, according to Nikkei Asia ($), citing supply chain sources. From today's report: "Production is ramping up slowly, with output currently at only a few hundred units a day in late August.
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supercarblondie.com Tech ·
New Jensen Interceptor GTX breaks cover as a track-focused V8 beast to mark a new era
The Jensen Interceptor, or Britain's first muscle car as some people call it, is an underrated classic - and now there's a new one with a V8.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Foldable iPhone Ultra will have an average cost of $2,550, report says
A new report projects that the iPhone Ultra will immediately become a major player in the global foldable market.
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petapixel.com Tech ·
Hohem Unveils the 'World's First' 2-in-1 Pocket Gimbal Camera
Hohem is coming for the action cam and vlogging gimbal markets.
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techrepublic.com Tech ·
Apple’s Sept. 9 Event: What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro and the Reported $2,099-Plus Foldable - TechRepublic
Apple’s Sept. 9 event is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro and a $2,099 foldable, with major implications for pricing and release timing.
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theverge.com Tech ·
This NAS company wants to run your local smart home
Local first
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal | VGC
PS5 sales were up 33% on GTA 6’s reveal week…
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day
Google patched an actively exploited Chrome V8 flaw that enables arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox through a crafted HTML page.
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Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a “distraction-free Windows experience” for developers
The first Project Zenith devices ship with AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo chips.
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bbc.com Tech ·
The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home
An old seafaring instrument could help astronauts on ever more far-flung and perilous missions.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but there's a catch: it will require an internet connection to download
Good news: FF7 Revelation is getting a disc version, even on PS5. Bad news: it's little more than a license-on-a-disc.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Onimusha: Way of the Sword tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison video
We have not one, but two new Onimusha: Way of the Sword videos that delve into the technical side of things – namely frame rate and resolution – plus a Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison. It looks like Capcom has delivered another solid Nintendo Switch 2 port. While the game is mostly a 30 FPS experience on the...
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Watch The AMD IFA Opening Keynote Live Here – Consumer-Tech, Ryzen AI MAX 400 Launch & More
AMD's Jack Huynh to present "The Era of Personal AI" keynote at IFA 2026, highlighting Ryzen AI MAX 400 and FSR Diamond advancements.
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news.lenovo.com Tech ·
Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators - Lenovo StoryHub
The additions span high-performance local computing for demanding creative and development workloads, natural interaction across multiple input modes, and connected experiences.
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Apple Apparently Cancels Plans for Two New MacBooks
Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured between 16.1 and 18 inches when unfolded.
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blog.playstation.com Tech ·
First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers
Vice City’s unmistakable style comes to life in these two new limited-edition DualSense wireless controller designs.
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SwitchBot’s retrofit door lock offers 19 ways to unlock it
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max has a more powerful motor and is designed for European locks.
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npr.org Tech ·
Who owns the beach? A heated battle plays out in the Florida Panhandle
After years of fighting over who gets to use the beach, and where, in Walton County, Florida, public-use advocates are calling for a state constitutional amendment to finally settle the matter.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Biggest bombshells from Alix Earle’s Netflix show: ‘manipulative’ Alex Cooper and more
The influencer’s new reality show, “Earle Meets World,” is streaming now on Netflix.
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npr.org Tech ·
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project
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health.yahoo.com Tech ·
Your Smartwatch Could Be Lying About Your Workout
A new study finds your smartwatch may be overestimating how many calories you actually burned.
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I held the first truly bezel-free phone
There’s no bezel, but there is still a bit of a frame.
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
‘Criminal’ Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Sued for Hostile Work Environment by Production Assistant
Ijaaz Noohu accuses the comic book powerhouse of sexual and racial harassment and assault, among several other claims.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Blizzard Officially Starts Teasing StarCraft News with Cryptic Secret Messages
Ahead of BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard is getting StarCraft fans' hopes up
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crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com Tech ·
[Notices] Charting the Unknown: DLC Pre-Orders Opening Soon | Crimson Desert
A new journey into the unknown begins October 15th, 2026! Pre-orders for Crimson Desert Enhanced's new DLC,
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quantamagazine.org Tech ·
In an Age of AI, a Physicist Seeks What Endures | Quanta Magazine
Sarah Demers, chair of the physics department at Yale University, sees the potential for large language models to both help and harm her field.
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Belkin’s kid-friendly wireless headphones are 25 percent off
55 hours of battery life, plus wireless audio sharing.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more | TechCrunch
With the additions, the app is borrowing features from messaging apps as it looks to deepen engagement on its platform.
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dw.com Tech ·
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade
The company will carry out the biggest job cuts ever seen in the industry. Volkswagen also plans to restructure and invest in research.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Ship on One PS5 Disc, Digital Download Required
True of all platforms, by the way
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Ugreen's 'HomeAgent' is a local AI smart home ecosystem for its new line of cameras, more
Ugreen might be most well-known for its chargers and device accessories, but its recent announcement might push it deeper into...
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps
Bloody Tears... Need we say more?
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Anker’s new MindBase is an AI-powered brain for your smart home
It’s a robot brain
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bespinbulletin.com Tech ·
First Star Wars Zero Company Patch Coming Next Week - Bespin Bulletin
The first post launch patch for Star Wars Zero Company is coming very soon. EA Star Wars has finally shared some information about an update and what it will address. This news comes after some radio silence from the studio and publisher of Zero Company in relation to future updates. We learned earlier this week
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Gaming mini PC with up to 192 GB RAM and 16-core AMD Zen 5 CPU to arrive soon
Acemagic has revealed that its F9A Mini PC will be revealed at IFA 2026, powered by AMD's latest Gorgon Halo family of APUs with up to 192 GB of RAM and a powerful Radeon 8065S iGPU. The mini PC is aimed at gamers, content professionals, and local LLM enthusiasts.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Is Now Cheaper Than the Standard Z Fold8 After Hitting a Record Low
For a limited time, you can save as much as $300 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra at Amazon.
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player.one Tech ·
'GTA 6' Criminal Profile System Can Reportedly Shatter and Make Players Irredeemable
GTA 6's criminal profile system can reportedly shatter, making players irredeemable while tracking morality, violence, and Jason and Lucia's choices.
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gran-turismo.com Tech ·
Free Spec IV Gets a Major Update with New Circuits, Cars, Modes, and More - Gran Turismo® 7 - gran-turismo.com
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the original Gran Turismo, and to celebrate the milestone, G...
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invenglobal.com Tech ·
Tanks, DPS, and Healers Return in 'Guild Wars 3': What Has Changed
©Arena.netIn August 2026, a closed hands-off demonstration of 'Guild Wars 3' was held at the NC booth at Gamescom.First revealed last May, 'Guild Wars 3' is a brand-new entry in the series arriving 14 years after its predecessor.