Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise [Updated] - 9to5Mac
Leaker Evan Blass has just posted what he claims are the three colors coming to iPhone Ultra, and they include a surprising red option.
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wired.com Tech ·
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may look familiar until you see its camera bump
It's going to be all about that camera island
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer
The Witcher 3! LEGO Skylines! Mewgenics!
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
The Galaxy S26 Ultra just achieved a first for Android phone sales
Counterpoint Research has revealed its list of the top 10 best-selling phones of Q2, and it looks like we've got a first for Android.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
"The stars had to align" The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO and CD Projekt Red
Jakub Rokosz, CEO of Fool's Theory, explains how Songs of the Past has actually been in CDPR's mind for a while.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Grand jury finds DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money to Hope Florida
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country
Apple today announced it will hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In the U.S. and several other countries, Apple used "Surprise and Shine" as its tagline for the event, but in other countries, the tagline isn't a literal translation. Here are the different taglines Apple is using on its regional websites. U.S., UK, NZ, Australia, Ireland, India, Canada - Surprise and Shine.
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animenewsnetwork.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer Previews Weapons Bosses
Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, Ultimate Weapon appear in spring 2027 game
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Flash flood tears through Nepal, killing scores and leaving hundreds of tourists missing, including 33 Americans
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
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ynetnews.com Tech ·
Foldable iPhone and new CEO: Apple sets date for historic launch event
Apple will hold its first launch event of the John Ternus era on Sept. 9, with its first foldable iPhone expected alongside new iPhone 18 Pro models; here’s what else may be unveiled at one of Apple’s most closely watched events in years
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Tides of Annihilation ‘Beneath the Veil’ story trailer, screenshots
Eclipse Glow Games has released the first story trailer for Arthurian legend-inspired fantasy action adventure game Tides of Annihilation, which officially introduces Angela Sant’Albano as th…
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Nine Xbox Game Pass Reveals From Team Green's First Day At Gamescom 2026
Deep dives into Gears, Fable, and so much more!
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personacentral.com Tech ·
Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage - Persona Central
English and Japanese media have released hands on previews of Persona 4 Revival, including new screenshots, footage and details from the game
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name
Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead...
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galeriemagazine.com Tech ·
Longines Unveils Redesigned Master Collection with First-Ever Monopusher Chronograph
Longines expands its emblematic collection backed by a global campaign featuring Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lawrence, Henry Cavill, and more
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Here’s how many foldable iPhones IDC expects Apple to ship - 9to5Mac
Bloomberg notes that IDC has a bullish outlook on the device’s performance during its first year. Here are the details.
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danvillesanramon.com Tech ·
High-end clothing boutiques shutter in City Center Bishop Ranch
A page in Bishop Ranch history turned this summer when two high-end boutiques that have been at City Center since its inception shut their doors, marking the end of a fashion era that was bolstered by a major name in the modeling world.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards
We also spotted discounts on the Scuf Valor Pro, a 100W battery pack, and the lowest price yet for Doom: The Dark Ages.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Here Are The Opening Night Live Games You Can Ignore Because Of GenAI Slop - Kotaku
Some were already known to feature genAI, but a lot of them are new
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Pixel 11 Series Battery Life Review
Now that we can openly talk about the Pixel 11 series, share thoughts on new features and changes, and eventually get to full reviews, we wanted to start by talking about battery life. What good is a modern day phone that can actively run your life if it needs to be charged all of the time? As...
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rollingstone.com Tech ·
'Heroes' Cast Reunites to Celebrate Hayden Panettiere: 'So Much Love'
The cast of 'Heroes' reunited to celebrate the life of their co-star Hayden Panettiere following her death.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Judge denies Minnesota's bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas
A federal judge has refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who is charged with shooting and wounding a man in Minneapolis.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Exclusive | Melissa Joan Hart reveals shocking residuals from ’80s movie that ‘cut’ her scenes
The actress is still getting paychecks from the film “every few months.”
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Fool's Theory explains where The Witcher 3's expansion region Letten actually is, and it's close to the setting of The Witcher 4
Exactly where is the new Witcher 3 expansion location of Letten on the map - why is it so hard to find?
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Canada's tariffs target certain U.S. states. See which regions are most vulnerable.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
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ign.com Tech ·
Rockstar Games Doubled in Size for GTA 6, Hired Real-World Professionals for Fashion, Vehicles, and More
Rockstar Games doubled its employee headcount for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hired real-world professionals for the game's vehicles, fashion, and more.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
'The Witcher 3: Remastered' drops on Sept. 29, with Xbox Play Anywhere!
A dream come true, The Witcher 3 finally gets Xbox Play Anywhere support in addition to a ton of new features on Sept. 29, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on
Playground Games gave us our biggest look yet at how Fable’s combat will work in the form of a first ever demo for press and creators - here's everything we learned.
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digitalfoundry.net Tech ·
Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console
Though PS5 Pro is a class apart.
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tvpworld.com Tech ·
The Witcher 3 says ‘nyet’ to Russian voices in new expansion
Polish games developer CD Projekt RED said the decision was linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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press.asus.com Tech ·
ROG Ace Esports Gear & Partnerships at Gamescom 2026
ROG unveils the Gladius IV Ace mouse, three new OLED Ace monitors including a 720Hz model, and new partnerships with GamerLegion and iiTzTimmy.
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esquire.com Tech ·
Henry Cavill's Longines Campaign Highlights One of the Best-Value Watches of 2026
The actor is the face of a new generation of the Swiss brand’s Master Collection—including a mechanical monopusher chronograph that offers an unusual amount of watch for the money.
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Concept Video Imagines Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Reveal
A new fan-made concept video imagining Apple's rumored foldable iPhone is circulating online, weeks before the company is expected to unveil the device at its annual fall keynote. The video was created by designer Gunhoo Lee to provide a realistic look at what a brief "iPhone Ultra" reveal could look like, showcasing its 7.8-inch inner display, Touch ID authentication, mechanical hinge, dual battery system, and A20 chip.
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GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia is making a bunch of announcements at Gamescom.
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omgubuntu.co.uk Tech ·
LibreOffice 26.8 released with paragraph layout changes, draft view + more - OMG! Ubuntu
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 26.8, a major new version of the open-source office suite for Windows, macOS and Linux. Among the changes
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Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished
An excellent new way to play.
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neowin.net Tech ·
LibreOffice 26.8 is out and it still refuses to add AI features
LibreOffice 26.8 is here with improvements to Writer, Calc, and a message from TDF that it still won't add AI and other controversial features.
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Crazy Taxi: World Tour Hands-On – It Has the YA YA YA YA YAs but Stumbles With the 'World' Part of World Tour | gamescom 2026
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is an almost refreshingly uncomplicated palette cleanser free of skill trees, crafting systems, and the other chaff that seems to be in every game you play nowadays. I just hope they manage to make the levels worthy of the “World Tour” moniker this new ride has.
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watchesbysjx.com Tech ·
Longines Masters The Monopusher | SJX Watches
Refined and affordable.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
RTX Spark PCs Gain EA & Ubisoft Support, Bringing Games Such As Apex Legends, Arc Raiders, The Finals & Many More To NVIDIA's First Client PC Platform
NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs are getting big support from game studios, bringing the latest titles to the company's first client PC platform.
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NVIDIA GeForce Now Comes To Steam Machines With Steam Controller Support, Also Brings New AAA Games To Firefox & Expands Amazon Fire TV Integration
NVIDIA expands GeForce Now support with new AAA games to Steam Machines, Firefox, and better Fire TV integration.
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The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring punches above its weight class
The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.
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polygon.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus September 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed, Includes a Great Retro RPG
PS Plus subscribers get four games in September
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN
UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.
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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court has ruled that a redistricting amendment cannot go on the November ballot. Democratic state lawmakers had approved a proposed constitutional amendment earlier this month.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which powers Gboard Rambler & is coming to Chrome
Google today introduced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe as its “most precise speech-to-text model yet” that is already powering...
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npr.org Tech ·
Dolly Parton lived her motto: 'More is more'
"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.
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npr.org Tech ·
Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.
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Rockstar Reveals Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have RPG Mechanics Like Eating, Exercising, and More
Some of the first gameplay details for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been confirmed, and it seems like Rockstar is embracing a more RPG-y style this time around.