Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test
After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test.
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gamefile.news Tech ·
Facing lawsuit, Sony argues it’s already obvious that digital games aren’t owned by consumers
Plus: Microsoft, in a separate suit, talks PC gaming and how its store is “much smaller” than Steam
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Attackers Chain Two PaperCut Flaws to Execute Code Without Authentication
Attackers chain two PaperCut NG and MF flaws for unauthenticated remote code execution, with limited exploitation seen in two environments.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
INTERVIEW: Mega Man Dual Override devs discuss Proto Man’s return, and lessons from Mega Man 11 | VGC
Capcom developers discuss the next mainline game…
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a "brazen campaign" of intellectual property theft | TechCrunch
This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.
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musicbusinessworldwide.com Tech ·
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic in multi-billion dollar lawsuit
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have joined forces to sue Anthropic, home of Claude, over what the publishers call “one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history.”
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn't called Mega Man 12
Capcom has spoken about the title behind Mega Man: Dual Override, including the reason why it won’t be called Mega Man 12. All of the mainline entries in the core series have had a number. Prior to this project, Capcom shipped Mega Man 11. We were interested to find out why the tradition wasn’t carried forward. Nintendo Everything was recently...
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Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers
Android 17 adds OS-wide ECH, local network permissions, default certificate transparency, and carrier-controlled 2G blocking.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iPhone 18 Pro: Two new features I’m excited to upgrade for - 9to5Mac
Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro on September 9, but rumors have already leaked a lot of what to...
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gameinformer.com Tech ·
The Biggest Booths And Coolest Sights Of Gamescom 2026
Check out all the most impressive displays at the world's biggest gaming convention. - Game Informer
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Gamescom's Response To Stolen Laptops Gets Community Noted
Gamescom's official statement noted that while they treat the theft 'very seriously and understand the frustration of affected exhibitors,' there's also options to pay extra for 'individual stand security'
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digitalfoundry.net Tech ·
GTA 6: With 30FPS Seemingly Confirmed, Is 60FPS Actually Realistic?
Expectation management.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Why Rockstar Has Said Nothing About ‘GTA 6 Online’ So Far
Rockstar has now opened the doors to "Grand Theft Auto 6" previews, but they have not and wil not talk about "GTA 6 Online" or its release date. Why?
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Tim McGraw takes hard fall onstage during concert
Tim McGraw took a tumble during his concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati while performing "I Like It, I Love It." The star joked about the fall on social media.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
GTA 6's gameplay reveal broke a streaming record, and also broke Twitch and Netflix
GTA 6's first gameplay reveal drew more than 3.97 million peak viewers across platforms, according to new data from Streams Charts.
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npr.org Tech ·
Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal
Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.
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blog.google Tech ·
You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5.
Our new Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5 are now on shelves at the Google Store and through our retail partners.
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ign.com Tech ·
[UPDATE] 'It's Heartbreaking' — Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help
Ryan Laley, the solo indie developer behind upcoming asymmetrical horror game Mimic, has shared a video confirming his gamescom was "cut short" after he and other developers had their laptops stolen.
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I've played Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and I think it might be the "definitive" game for the 40k setting it's aiming to be
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was playable at Gamescom this year, a game that Creative Assembly hopes to be the definitive 40k game. I think they may have done it
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theverge.com Tech ·
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
Not every app suits the small screen.
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mashable.com Tech ·
'GTA 6' Cyberleek update: Meme coin crashes as leaker cashes out
This is how it was always going to go.
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
Grand Theft Auto 6 Drops First-Person Mode at Launch, It's Claimed
Grand Theft Auto 6 will not have a first-person mode at launch, it has been confirmed. The feature might be added later, of course.
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deadline.com Tech ·
'Avengers Endgame: Encore' Trailer Sets Viewership Record
The trailer for 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' got 77 million views in its first 24 hours, over four times the amount of any previous trailer re-release.
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”
"Persistence and resilience have truly won the day," filmmaker Dave Green wrote on social media Friday.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance
Brian Hooker was spotted walking dogs and drinking coffee in Citrus Heights, California, months after his wife Lynette Hooker vanished in the Bahamas.
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press.cdprojektred.com Tech ·
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look - CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
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traxion.gg Tech ·
All iRacing content will be available in career mode at ‘zero extra cost’
All content will be available in iRacing's career mode at ‘zero extra cost’, according to Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, Greg Hill.
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theatlantic.com Tech ·
Gwyneth Paltrow Is Very Sorry to Postpone Her Dinner
Is controversy not all the more reason to take a conversation alfresco?
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave, says, 'I'm good'
Michelle Obama told Jon Stewart she doesn't miss her daughters being at home, sparking conservative criticism from Matt Walsh and Meghan McCain.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Apple iOS 27 and Siri AI are coming soon: Everything we know
Bonus: Learn about the best iOS 27 features you need to try out ASAP.
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NBA 2K27 Review So Far - IGN
So far, new features have put a spotlight on longstanding issues.
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‘Force Restart’—Microsoft Changes Windows Update In 10 Days
Your Windows PC will force restart in September — here's why.
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Skip today's Windows 11 update: it breaks cursor styling, resets wallpaper, and more
Windows 11's KB5120998 optional update is breaking custom cursors and resetting wallpapers to black. Here's why you should hold off for now.
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interestingengineering.com Tech ·
Xiaomi goes deeper into EV tech with new 3nm intelligent-driving chip
Xiaomi unveils 3nm Xring D100, a self-developed AI chip for intelligent driving and capable of running large AI models locally in future EVs.
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Security researchers find surveillance implants in Chinese-made routers sold worldwide — three different backdoor-like implants hidden in firmware
The surveillance seems aimed at the domestic market, but it knocks huge holes in the security of the devices it's found in.
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bbc.com Tech ·
GTA 6: Gamer sure his police car was recorded for Rockstar game
Lukas Holmes believes Millbrook Proving Ground invite could mean a starring role in best-selling game
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19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Found With Wallet-Stealing and Crypto-Draining Code
A cluster of 19 Chrome and Edge extensions can steal wallet secrets, drain crypto, harvest credentials, and inject code into targeted sites.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
VHOLUME And CICADAMATA" Make A Meal Of Movement
In a season full of big budget releases, VHOLUME and CICADAMATA” challenge you to master movement.
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traxion.gg Tech ·
Maverick Games wants to “try and win Game of the Year” with Clutch
Forza Horizon 5’s former creative director and Clutch Creative Director and CEO, Mike Brown, explains why he left Playground Games to work on the new racing IP.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
For The First Time In 25+ Years, GTA 6 Will Make Stealing Cars Hard
Committing grand theft auto in Grand Theft Auto 6 will be much more challenging and rewarding
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counterpointresearch.com Tech ·
iPhone 17 Global Best-selling Smartphone in Q2 2026, Top 10 Contribute 26% of Overall Sales
The iPhone 17 led the Top 10 bestsellers list with 6% overall market sales share for the quarter, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro take the next two spots.
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gamedeveloper.com Tech ·
CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson
Game Developer spoke to CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski
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The LEGO Mario Minifigure Sets Look Like a Much-Needed ‘Reset’ for the Mario Theme
For years, LEGO's Mario-themed sets for kids have felt lackluster. With the recently announced sets, it looks like that's changing.
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
Next Week on XBOX: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, NBA 2K27, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, and more coming soon!
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hypebeast.com Tech ·
Speedo's New iQ Smart Goggle Tracker Monitors Stroke Technique Without an AR Display
The removable iQ module tracks breath timing, head position, and turn execution across all four competitive strokes.
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GTA 6 Looks Like Vice City, but It’s Taking a Big Idea From San Andreas
Rockstar reveals that San Andreas-like stats are returning in GTA 6, which tracks weight and strength based on how you eat and work out, as well as numerous other factors.
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is free to play for the weekend though only on one platform, Standard Edition on sale for just $10
Duck King just launched as the second DLC character of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3, and there's a few special offers going around for the game right now.Players who've never hopped on to the ...
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cnbc.com Tech ·
'Grand Theft Auto 6' preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Take-Two shares moved higher in premarket Friday, as analysts said they were bullish on the GTA maker's parent company following a successful trailer launch.
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Fall gear alert: The North Face has rain jackets, hoodies and more up to 48% off, but not for long
Styles for men, women and kids are priced as low as $39.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air' | gamescom 2026
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has just been released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and we had the chance at gamescom to speak to David Dedeine, co-founder of Asobo and game director, and Anna Demetriou, Sophia's voice actor, about this big moment for the franchise.