Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Camera Looks on the Pixel 11 delivers what I've wanted from Google's photos for years
The Pixel 11's new Camera Looks are deeply customizable, unique, and deliver exceptional results. The overall UI could use some work, though.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
An American Sedan Just Smoked The New Corvette ZR1X To 200 MPH And Back | Carscoops
Lucid’s Air Sapphire sedan demolished two supercars in Car and Driver’s 0-200-0 mph showdown
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ign.com Tech ·
Stunning Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Gives Us a Closer Look at the New Protagonist, Combat, and the World — but It's the Parry Animation I'm Most Impressed With
Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for its Black Myth: Wukong follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. It gives us a close look at the new protagonist, combat, and the world.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple bucks global slump in smartphone shipments and sales - 9to5Mac
Four Counterpoint Research reports published this week reveal drops in smartphone sales and shipments in India, Latin America, Europe, and...
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Grok Is Having a Hard Time
Grok is reportedly malfunctioning, making it even less useful than usual.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's latest flagship, but a price hike makes it an awkward choice with so many excellent alternatives.
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Pixel Watch 5's AI watch face generator keeps the same form factor feeling fresh [Gallery]
Google's new Pixel Watch 5 series comes with an AI watch face generator, and it's maybe one of my favorite new add-ons.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Meghan Markle’s acting plans across the pond revealed ahead of UK comeback
Markle, notably, confirmed her decision to step back from her work in Hollywood to focus on royal life in 2017.
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npr.org Tech ·
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
The Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Have 60FPS Mode on PS5 or Even PS5 Pro
Console footage shared online
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theguardian.com Tech ·
US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Dorris Miller
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hackaday.com Tech ·
Foldable OLED Displays And The Bane Of Dust
Much like Apple’s once vaunted super-slim butterfly keyboard, today’s range of portable devices featuring flexible OLED displays – which can fold said display into a much smaller …
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creativebloq.com Tech ·
I thought Metal Gear Solid 4 had aged badly – playing it on PS5 changed my mind
Read my Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 review.
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Woot Is Practically Giving Away Sonic x Shadow Generations to New Customers Today—and Selling Sonic Racing CrossWorlds for Next to Nothing As Well
Amazon-owned retailer Woot is practically giving away top Sonic titles today—including Sonic x Shadow Generations for just $1—to new customers.
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forbes.com Tech ·
The ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Is Leaking Again, Ending Rumors Of Being Caught
After 24 hours of silence, implying they may have been caught, the GTA 6 leaker has returned and is posting new footage.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Grok keeps sending gibberish responses to users | TechCrunch
Affected users told TechCrunch they were using Grok Lite, and noticed the issues as early as Wednesday morning.
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personacentral.com Tech ·
Persona 3 Movies Released Free on Youtube for a Limited Time - Persona Central
Aniplex has released the four Persona 3 anime movies on Youtube as free to watch for a limited time.
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spacenews.com Tech ·
SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space
SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space
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Google posts Pixel Watch 5 factory images with one unified build
Following the Pixel 11 series earlier today, Google has released factory and OTA images for the Pixel Watch 5.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters
Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
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games.mxdwn.com Tech ·
Journey into The Sift: Minecraft Dungeons II Available for Pre-Order -
Minecraft Dungeons II is set to release on September 29th and as of today, August 20th, the pre-orders for the game are now available. Those who decide to pre-order the game will receive 2 additional hero skins, the Twisted cape cosmetic, and a Twisted chicken pet. Those who have played the first game are familiar
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huffpost.com Tech ·
The Airport Behaviors You Think Are Harmless, But Passengers And Workers Find Genuinely Maddening
Are you guilty of any of these?
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro In Desoldered Form Is Already On Sale For $42 Before Official Launch, New Image Shows Possible Heatsink Solution Like Samsung’s HPB
A desoldered Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is reportedly selling for $42 ahead of its official launch, accompanied by leaked images revealing an HPB heatsink solution
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Apple Music will soon get visible labels for AI-generated content - 9to5Mac
Apple has shared more details about the AI labeling requirements it announced for Apple Music back in March. Here are the details.
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yankodesign.com Tech ·
The Power Bank You’ll Actually Have When Your Phone Hits 1 Percent - Yanko Design
Most people who carry a power bank don't have it when they need it. It's in the other bag, on the counter, or still plugged into the wall. The problem isn't that people don't want backup power; it's that a power bank asks too much of them. It's a separate object with its own place
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Why I permanently retired my Fire Stick after connecting a spare Android phone to my TV
My Fire Stick is now redundant
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
A beloved Pixel gesture just stopped working for some users
And there isn't a fix yet
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Ceramic Apple Watch Rumored to Return With Series 12
Apple plans to resurrect its ceramic Apple Watch casing with this year's Series 12 model, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the casing will return with the Series 12. Apple first introduced a ceramic Apple Watch Edition with the Series 2 in September 2016, replacing the original gold Edition model and bringing the line's price down from thousands of dollars to a comparatively modest $1,249.
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Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week. The video was found by MacRumors in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, but it turns out there are even more details in the code. MacRumors forum member mactracker has discovered a hidden macOS framework called "AccessorySensorManager" that manages sensor data from the AirPods when they are connected to a Mac.
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electrek.co Tech ·
Tesla discontinues its Solar Roof tiles, not economically viable
Tesla has discontinued the Solar Roof, telling installers it will only supply solar panels going forward, two sources tell Electrek.
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Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence
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cagesideseats.com Tech ·
AEW lost an insane amount of money on the Fight Forever video game
Fight Forever was a “massive loss” for AEW, which explains why Tony Khan isn’t in a rush to make another video game.
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sammyguru.com Tech ·
Here’s the Galaxy S26 FE From Every Angle
Galaxy S26 FE renders show the phone from multiple angles, revealing its design and Blueberry, Pistachio, and Graphite color options.
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hypebeast.com Tech ·
Apple Leaks Unreleased Devices Weeks Ahead of Annual September Event
A release candidate oversight offers an unfiltered look at Apple’s immediate ecosystem expansion across mobile, audio, and smart home hardware.
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Looking to Buy Pokémon Cards in 2026 Without Overpaying? Here Is Where to Find Sealed Booster Bundles and Elite Trainer Boxes at MSRP or Market Price
Trying to buy Pokémon cards in 2026 without significant markup? Here is where to find Booster Bundles, ETBs, and restocks at MSRP or "market price" from Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
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Apple's New Beats 360 Headphones Keep Leaking
Apple's upcoming Beats 360 headphones appeared in Brazil's ANATEL regulatory database today, according to a new filing spotted by MacRumors. The filing merely mentions an unnamed product with a model number of A3577, but we know that it is for the Beats 360. The headphones already appeared in the U.S.'s FCC database with the same model number back in May, before soccer stars like Lamine Yamal and Antonee Robinson were spotted wearing them around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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coindesk.com Tech ·
Live Bitcoin price news: Bitcoin tops $77,000
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run.
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thegamebusiness.com Tech ·
The video games most at risk from PlayStation’s physical switch-off
Plus, we speak to Gamescom about next week’s European show
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
'We Don't Need to Aggressively Sell the Console': Sony CEO Says Timing of Memory Crisis Is 'Lucky' for PS5
"Monetising users is quite important for us"
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japantimes.co.jp Tech ·
Japan executes man convicted of killing five in 2009 Osaka pachinko parlor arson
The execution — the first under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration — took place on Friday morning.
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independent.co.uk Tech ·
The Office star reveals harsh reality that forced her to leave TV
Emmy-nominated performer explained why she moved to podcasting instead of acting
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theanalyst.com Tech ·
Arsenal Predictions: Opta Supercomputer’s Projections for Premier League 2026-27 | Opta Analyst
How will Arsenal get on in the 2026-27 Premier League season, and can they retain the title? We look at the Opta supercomputer’s pre-season predictions.
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield in an Exhaustingly Cutesy Kid Flick
The visually colorful adaptation of Enid Blyton's beloved children's book also features Rebecca Ferguson, Nicola Coughlan and Jessica Gunning.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Despite leaked demo, Apple's camera-equipped AirPods still reportedly set for 2027 launch
The leaked video offered a glimpse at how the camera-equipped AirPods could work. A leaked demo video recently surfaced online, showcasing how Apple's...
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apnews.com Tech ·
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
The U.S. military says a charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board.
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slate.com Tech ·
One Number Is Keeping Trump’s Team Up at Night. You Should Be Worried About It Too.
We didn’t think it could get harder to buy a house, but …
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The 27" Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $265 for Select Customers Only, But You Can Game the System
Reload, reload, reload.
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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure | TechCrunch
A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
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gamingbolt.com Tech ·
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Drops New Trailer Showcasing The Sift And Its Dangers
New realms, threats, and ways to make your team a force to be reckoned with are now within our reach as the action RPG nears its launch.