Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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chromeunboxed.com Tech ·
The Googlebook era is here: some first impressions of the hardware and a whole new OS
Today is the day. After months of tracking code commits, dissecting leaks, and getting that unforgettable first taste at Google’s media showcase in New York City, Googlebooks are officially landing on doorsteps and retail shelves. Our review units were quite literally all dropped off minutes ago, and sitting right in front of me right now...
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ign.com Tech ·
GTA 5 Made Playable in Browser as AI-Generated Game Chaos Continues
Grand Theft Auto 5 was made playable in a browser before it was pulled offline, amid an explosion of AI-fueled games across the internet.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Here’s what iPhone Duo’s new two-page PDF experience looks like - 9to5Mac
We continue to learn more about iPhone Duo’s feature set, with the latest reveal a preview of the two-page PDF viewing experience on the Duo.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Best Prime Day laptop deals: 20+ models we recommend from Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more - ZDNET
Amazon's Fall Prime Day is live now - here are the best laptops on sale.
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mashable.com Tech ·
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6, 2026
Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
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defector.com Top stories ·
White Sox Touched By God, Or Perhaps Merely Joyful Exuberance | Defector
At the start of Game 2 of their ALDS matchup, Chicago White Sox starter-turned-reliever-turned-opener Anthony Kay faced the Cleveland Guardians offense to pose a powerful question: What would be more powerful, a papal blessing, or Guardiansball, an offensive strategy best defined by the example phrase of “Steven Kwan infield single”? Well, immediately after the bottom…
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nobelprize.org Top stories ·
Nobel Prize in Physics 2026
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 was awarded to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”
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opb.org Top stories ·
Up to 14 schools closing in Portland Public Schools ‘rightsizing’ scenarios
Elementary schools across the district as well as one middle school are up for closure under the district's two "rightsizing" scenarios.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
French Tantrum
Plus: Scavenging in NYC, Claude "solved" humor, the era of philanthropy, and more...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
34+ Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Save over 50% on top products from Apple, Sony, Bose and more
Shop top-rated televisions, headphones, security cameras and more.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Wall Street Eyes Record Bonuses as Profit Heads Past $90 Billion
A blockbuster year for New York’s trading and investment-banking firms is poised to deliver record earnings for the industry, with profit on pace to exceed $90 billion, and bonuses expected to reach an all-time high.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Google DeepMind's Lila Ibrahim, world's top AI 'readiness' officer, on preparing for what's to come
Google DeepMind Chief AI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim may be the only person with that title, and as intelligence risks rise, she takes it very seriously.
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appleinsider.com Tech ·
Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
Apple already has an unannounced product reveal expected on October 13 and rumors suggest a second round of releases could occur by the end of the month.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Wild hitting stat shows just how bad Yankees' offense has been vs. Rays
How is this possible for the Yankees?
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prideofdetroit.com Top stories ·
Detroit Lions stock report: 6 risers, 21 fallers against the Panthers
The biggest risers and fallers from the Detroit Lions’ demoralizing loss to the Carolina Panthers
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
For-profit water corporations, federal cuts and climate crisis are ‘supercharging water rate hikes’, study co-author says
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bbc.com Top stories ·
AfD candidate Rausch elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Germany is shaken by an espionage and treason scandal
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
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Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contests
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Leaks reveal new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features coming next week - 9to5Mac
Leaks in the latest Apple software reveal several new Apple TV and HomePod features expected to be unveiled.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Protests disrupt hundreds of high schools across France in historic day of student protests, union says
Nationwide protests across France continued for a third week as demonstrators rallied against poor school conditions.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Russian ‘lab leak’ aside, it’s Trump’s sketchy approach to it all that’s worrying
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Claim Two Major PS4 Games for Free Right Now in Europe, No PS Plus Required
Get Call of Duty: WWII and Mafia 3 for free
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Geekom is selling discounted, highly-rated mini PCs for Prime Big Deal Days
For a limited-time, Geekom is offering generous discounts on several of its mini PCs that garnered high praise for our colleagues at TechRadar for Prime Day.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month. Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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wired.com Tech ·
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now
They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.
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kptv.com Top stories ·
Sweet Home teen dies from football injuries, community rallies around family
A 16-year-old Sweet Home High School student who suffered a severe brain injury during a football game has died, according to a friend of the family.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Chaos looms as SEC, Big Ten races tighten
A cloudy CFP picture in the SEC may -- or may not -- clear up in the next two weeks, while Big Ten hopefuls face likely make-or-break scenarios in Week 6
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theverge.com Tech ·
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off
The Pro now costs less than the non-Pro did at launch.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Here's your first look at Google's next fitness tracker, the Fitbit Edge
It is said to launch later this month with a 7 day battery life. Back in August, Google Australia accidentally revealed an upcoming Fitbit device in...
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
Report: "Outside chance" Lamar Jackson plays in Week 5
Tyler Huntley would start for the Ravens if Jackson is out.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Step Out in Sleek Coordinated Looks for N.Y.C. Dinner Date on His Birthday
The couple were spotted at Torrisi restaurant in SoHo on Monday, Oct. 5
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trade deficit hits $105.6 billion, widest since just before Trump tariffs enacted last year
That marked a 13.7% jump from July and was ahead of the Dow Jones consensus estimate for $102 billion.
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US citizen alleges immigration agent in Chicago shot her from behind
CBP says in response to lawsuit use-of-force cases are ‘thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and presented’
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
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nationalpost.com Top stories ·
Carney touts Canadian sovereignty in first comments on Parti Québécois win in Quebec
Carney said he spoke with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and promised to work with him towards increasing sovereignty for Canadians.
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tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV
Apple's latest tvOS 27.2 beta adds weight to rumors that the next Apple TV will have Siri AI and Apple Intelligence support. Code suggests Apple is adding an Improve Siri & Apple Intelligence toggle to the tvOS Settings app. "Help improve foundation models and Siri by allowing Apple to collect and use your text and audio interactions with Siri, Dictation, and Translate," the text reads.
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Try the new demo for Warhammer Survivors now!
Bring bullet heaven to the worlds of Warhammer this November.
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I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time controls because my son won’t update his MacBook
Kids: 1 Screen Time: 0
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Queen Camilla expresses 'sadness' in emotional solo message amid 'time of sorrow'
Queen Camilla issued an emotional statement on Tuesday following the death of author Lord Jeffrey Archer, who supported her Queen's Reading Room book club
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abc7.com Top stories ·
SoCal's extreme heat prompts tire blowout warning
Extreme heat is raising concerns about tire blowouts across SoCal freeways. Drivers are urged to check their tires for low tread or cracking before hitting the road.
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wpde.com Top stories ·
'I don’t plan on coming to see you': Caleb Flynn’s daughters' letters read in court
Flynn's oldest daughter wrote that it was "sad that you can’t love anyone but yourself."
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Mapping where US bombers are based globally
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
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Yankees fans can't believe Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s postgame response to costly error
New York now faces a 2-0 series deficit after Chisholm's error played a role in the Game 2 loss.
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Jeffrey Archer: Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'irrepressible' author and former politician
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Dennis Hastert obituary: Republican Speaker who abused wrestling students
Wrestling coach and House of Representatives leader who was later jailed for using hush money to pay off a boy he had sexually abused dies aged 84
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news.wisc.edu Top stories ·
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Francis Halzen named 2026 Nobel laureate in physics
Halzen is the principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.
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Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
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Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM’s national unity strategy
Parti Québécois wins provincial election but will not be able to govern alone, as Mark Carney stresses unity in face of tariffs threat from Donald Trump
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
A crowd of students protests Cornell’s response to gang rape complaint
At a demonstration in front of the school’s student center, students, faculty members and others held signs with such messages as “support survivors, expel rapists.”