Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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npr.org Tech ·
Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana
Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.
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polygon.com Tech ·
The Real E3 Replacement is Almost Here
Gamescom survived COVID and an events-industry meltdown and is stronger than ever
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bgr.com Tech ·
The Roku TV Best Buy Shoppers Recommend The Most - BGR
Roku TVs are popular for users who want a smart TV with minimal hassle, and this model has proven to be the most popular among owners.
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neowin.net Tech ·
Microsoft shares simple yet overlooked tip to help fix your slow Windows 11 PC
Microsoft reminds of a surprisingly simple yet overlooked tweak that could give your sluggish Windows 11 PC a much-needed speed boost.
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robbreport.com Tech ·
McLaren Just Previewed Its First Production Car With a Manual Since the F1
McLaren just unveiled a new concept called the McL 6GT. It previews the marque’s first road car with a manual gearbox since the F1.
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twistedvoxel.com Tech ·
LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Sets Reportedly Leaked For 2027
Several LEGO Super Mario sets reportedly leaked online ahead of a January 2027 release, including Mario Kart builds and sets featuring minifigures.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You - 9to5Mac
Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock...
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pokemongohub.net Tech ·
A PvP Analysis on Icy Wind Thievul (August 2026 Community Day) | Pokémon GO Hub
This month’s Community Day is quietly a really good one for PvPers, and even better than I think most are giving it credit for! Come see why THIEVUL suddenly emerges as a Top 50 PvP Pokémon, and why even THAT may be ranked too low… after we kick it off with our Bottom Line Up Front: B.L.U.F. Unlike […]
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foxnews.com Tech ·
iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP
iCloud Private Relay can be bypassed by three WebKit features, potentially exposing your real IP address to websites while browsing in Safari.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Now It Will Be Sonic's Turn To Have A Gun In New Fortnite Update
Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Jazz Jackrabbit join Fortnite’s ever growing IP pit in ‘Gaming Legends’ trailer
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space.com Tech ·
On this day in space! Aug. 16, 1963: Wingless M2-F1 completes 1st glide flight
On Aug. 16, 1963, NASA's M2-F1 aircraft prototype makes its first glide flight.
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personacentral.com Tech ·
New Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Tsubasa Oribe Unit Revealed for Fire Emblem Heroes - Persona Central
Tsubasa from Tokyo Mirage Sessions is being added to Fire Emblem Heroes after winning a fan poll earlier this year.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
I traded my hyper-organized Obsidian databases for an app that honors the messiness of thought
My vault was asking for paperwork
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x.com Tech ·
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Trailer Reveals Gaming Legends Collabs
The official trailer for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override dropped on August 16, showcasing collabs with Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Persona 5's Joker, Mega Man, and more. Sonic headlines the battle pass with a Green Hill Zone point of interest, while others like Crash and Spyro head to the item shop. The season launches August 20, 2026, inviting players to override the system and reshape gameplay with new POIs and items.
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Get 16GB of DDR5 RAM free when you buy AMD's 9900X and an Asus TUF motherboard — $659 Newegg combo saves $274, and you get a free 240mm AIO
Snag 16GB of dual channel DDR5 RAM for free in this powerful AM5 combo from Newegg
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polygon.com Tech ·
Questionable 'Fortnite' Leak Validated By Unstable Story Event And Sonic Comic
A key art leak for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 seems authentic after the game's Unstable story event and the release of a Sonic crossover comic
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mobile.slashdot.org Tech ·
Researchers Use Ordinary WiFi Connections to Create Images of Nearby People and Their Surroundings - Slashdot
Science Daily reports: Researchers showed that unencrypted signals routinely exchanged between WiFi devices and routers can be used to create radio-based images of people and recognize them within seconds. In tests involving 197 participants, the system identified individuals with nearly 100% accu...
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot
Travelers on high-speed ferries between Greece's Cyclades islands report brutal seasickness as Meltemi winds churn the Aegean into rough crossings. A travel expert shares insights.
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bgr.com Tech ·
9 Of The Best Bluetooth Keyboards For Your Tablet - BGR
From foldable models to keyboards with built-in trackpads, these are the best tablet kayboards for typing, working, and staying productive on the go.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Amazon Clears Out Samsung's 24-Inch Curved Monitor at Its Black Friday Price, and It's Only August
The 24-inch Essentials S3 brings immersive feel and rapid refresh rate at a budget price.
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mlb.com Tech ·
Tommy John, whose surgery blazed a trail for countless players, dies at 83
Tommy John, a reliable stalwart of big league rotations who won 288 games over three decades while seeing his name become synonymous with a medical procedure that has saved the careers of countless other pitchers, has died. He was 83. A four-time All-Star left-hander with the second-most wins of any
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fortune.com Tech ·
Meet the self-made billionaire who bought a nearly bankrupt company off Warren Buffett for $1,000 and turned it into a $85 billion giant | Fortune
Jeffrey Sprecher, the founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, bought the near-bankrupt company from Warren Buffett. He’s now worth $1.2 billion.
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techspot.com Tech ·
Gamer drops laptop temperatures by up to 15°C by switching from a wooden desk to a metal table
The user, MentalReserve2351, posted the results in r/GamingLaptops after testing the setup while playing Cyberpunk 2077 in an air-conditioned room. The laptop had been reaching 80-90°C on...
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
5 disabled Samsung Galaxy features every owner should enable immediately
Galaxy AI is no longer just a gimmick
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slashgear.com Tech ·
Over 400M PCs Are Now Considered E-Waste' Thanks To This One Gigantic Issue - SlashGear
Why are 400 million PCs now considered e-waste? We explain the Windows 10 end of life, Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirements, and your OS upgrade options.
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slashgear.com Tech ·
5 Tech Brands That Are Owned By Anker - SlashGear
Anker owns Anker Solix, AnkerWork, Eufy, Soundcore, and Nebula, covering portable power, office gear, smart homes, audio, and projectors.
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slashgear.com Tech ·
3 Of The Best Pre-Built PCs That Are Cheaper Than Building One Yourself In 2026 - SlashGear
With all the craze surrounding building your own PC, some pre-built PCs have actually become a value -- and will save you assembly time in 2026.
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wired.com Tech ·
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
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mlb.com Tech ·
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs Preview - 08/16/2026
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
CEO 2026 early results, stream ft. Craime, Punk, Higuchi, SonicFox, Rangchu, Hikari, Micky, Kobayan, Atif, Leffen, Kilzyou, Booce Lee and more
Update: This story is being updated with live results as they occur.CEO is back again for 2026, albeit a bit later in the year than usual, and is happening in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.It's set to ...
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Halo Studios Reportedly Outsourced Campaign Evolved to 15 Studios, as Microsoft Weighs Involving Activision's Sledgehammer Games in the Process
Halo Studios reportedly outsourced Campaign Evolved, as Microsoft weighs having Activision's Sledgehammer Games help build future Halo games.
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pitchfork.com Tech ·
Courtney Love Recounts 2019 Health Scare: “They Told Me I Was Going To Die”
In an Instagram video, the singer also confirmed her next solo album is “done,” and thanked contributors including Michael Stipe and Billie Joe Armstrong
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apnews.com Tech ·
Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it's not done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America
As a Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate; he says his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party.
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realtor.com Tech ·
Tennessee Winery That Looks Like It Was Plucked Out of Napa Offers a Slice of California Life for a Fraction of the Price
Known as Villa Nove, the property offers nearly 34 acres of land, including 8 acres of income-producing vineyards.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
This new AI assistant makes AI easier for people 65+ — no app or prompts required
With just a text, seniors can discover AI
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bgr.com Tech ·
You Can Use Your Old Android Phone As A Universal Remote - Here's How - BGR
Looking for a way to control your devices without buying an expensive new remote control? You may be able to use an old Android phone instead.
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cordcuttersnews.com Tech ·
Pluto TV's New App is Rolling Out Now As Paramount Overhauls Its Pluto TV & Paramount+ Apps | Cord Cutters News
Pluto TV is in the process of deploying a significant technical and design update that places its free ad-supported streaming service on the same underlying application foundation as Paramount+. The change, long planned as part of Paramount Skydance’s broader streaming infrastructure merger to use the same app for both services, keeps the two services as […]
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ubisoft.com Tech ·
Operation Split Fire
Operation Split Fire delivers major content updates, including a brand-new shield-counter Operator: Noor. Get ready, as the new season launches September 1!
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
I planned to use Gmail forever, until one email app quietly replaced it for good
I just wanted to read emails, but Gmail served me with unsolicited AI tips
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dsogaming.com Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Denuvo Has Been Cracked
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the latest victim of voices38, who has managed to crack its Denuvo anti-tamper protection.
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theatlantic.com Tech ·
Enes Kanter Freedom Obviously Doesn’t Belong in the WNBA
But will the league dare to say why?
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bgr.com Tech ·
5 OnePlus Features Hidden Inside OxygenOS - BGR
OnePlus smartphones offer many great features, but these five tend to fly under the radar within the company's proprietary OxygenOS version of Android.
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Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’ - 9to5Mac
Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iPhone, as part of its newest “Relax, it’s iPhone” campaign.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
I'd skip the expensive Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for these phones every time
Forget Samsung's latest, these five phones are great alternatives
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bgr.com Tech ·
Does Apple Still Support iTunes? - BGR
Apple still supports its legendary iTunes software for legacy Macs and Windows PCs, even though the company started gradually phasing it out in 2019.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Poll: What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?
Have you been taking part in weekend two?
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housedigest.com Tech ·
5 Harbor Freight Tools You Can Only Buy In-Store - House Digest
This socket tool set, compound miter saw, drill/driver, oscillating multi-tool, and jet fan blower are only available in Harbor Freight stores.
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bgr.com Tech ·
Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The PlayStation 5? - BGR
Sony's video game console most closely matches an Nvidia RTX 3070, the equivalent of a mid-range card. But there's more to it than raw specs.
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bigislandnow.com Tech ·
Lala downgraded to tropical storm, but damaging winds, flash flooding continue as it passes Big Island | Big Island Now
Tropical Storm Lala will continue to produce damaging winds through Sunday on the Big Island even as the storm continues to move away in a west-northwest direction.