Press review · Monday, 12 October 2026
12 October 2026
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foxbusiness.com Tech ·
Mike Rowe says CEOs are 'freaking out' over barriers to recruiting skilled trades workers
From data centers to defense contractors, Mike Rowe says CEOs are "freaking out" over barriers to recruiting skilled trades workers nationwide.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple’s new ‘Switch to Safari’ campaign details why you should ditch Chrome - 9to5Mac
Apple is kicking off a new campaign today to promote Safari’s benefits over Chrome. With a new “Switch to Safari”...
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theregister.com Tech ·
HPE's networking boss says AI will handle all trouble tickets without humans in two years
And you'll trust agents to do that for the same reason you no longer worry about automatic transmissions
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo explains how it prices games, including impact of physical vs. digital
Nintendo has given an explanation about how it goes about pricing games, including on Switch 2, and how physical vs. digital factors in.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first"
Epic Games has delayed its upcoming Disney collaboration - a shooter featuring characters from the Marvel and Star Wars…
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the US
Samsung has released the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S24 series in the US via new OTA software updates.
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
Former Nintendo employees say Elon Musk's SNL skit "did not go over well" with Nintendo
Wari-no-go
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Receives Huge Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store
It's been slashed by 46% here in the UK
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple and Pokémon Tease Special Pikachu-Themed Beats Pill Speaker
Beats today shared a short video teasing a new collaboration with Pokémon, and it appears this will be for a Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker. "Time to catch something new," the video title says. The short clip shows a Beats Pill speaker and Beats and Poké Ball icons side by side. Earlier this month, Pokémon content creator BritBratTV shared two photos of an alleged Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker box at U.S. retailer Target, so that is likely what this teaser video is for.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model
No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
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You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday
Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing customers to pre-select a variety of options to streamline the process of ordering and have a better chance of grabbing one on launch day. The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time.
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theautopian.com Tech ·
Here's Everything Wrong With My $5000 BMW i3 - The Autopian
I recently sold my beautiful gold 2021 BMW i3S for $34 grand and then bought a grey 2014 BMW i3 Electronaut Edition for $5 grand. This, you might think, is a humongous downgrade; let’s have a look at the condition of my dirt-cheap, first-model-year BMW i3. To replace any car with another that costs $29,000 […]
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notateslaapp.com Tech ·
Tesla’s Automations Feature Is Ready for Launch, Hidden Behind a Flag - Not a Tesla App
Tesla’s Automations feature is ready for international release but hidden behind a flag. Here’s every trigger and action, and when it could launch.
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comicbook.com Tech ·
GTA 6 Leak Reveals Collector's Map Reportedly Coming With Every Physical Copy
A new GTA 6 leak has revealed Rockstar Games is planning a collector's map coming with every physical copy of the game.
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After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
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secsports.com Tech ·
SEC Football on TV: Oct. 24 - Southeastern Conference
The SEC Office on Monday provided an update to the start times and networks that will televise its football games on October 17 and October 24.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Selma Blair arrested after biting flight attendant, kicking cop in head during violent plane incident
One flight attendant was taken to the hospital after the alleged incident.
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thenation.com Tech ·
Elon Musk’s James Talarico Smear Blew Up In His Face
But that doesn’t mean the danger from Musk’s lies is over.
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nomanssky.com Tech ·
No Man's Sky: iOS - No Man's Sky
Hello everyone, A couple of years ago, shortly after we announced that No Man’s Sky was coming to Mac, someone on the team said "I reckon I could get this running on an iPhone". I honestly didn’t believe it until I played it myself for the first time. And I can't believe I'm saying the words " you can...
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Samsung breaks One UI 9 updates, here's the quick fix
In its effort to stop firmware leaks, Samsung appears to have broken One UI 9 updates, but there's an easy fix.
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sports.yahoo.com Tech ·
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade: Fantasy football impact for Texans’ Nico Collins, C.J. Stroud and more
Hayden Winks examines the fantasy fallout of Marvin Harrison Jr. joining the Texans.
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yahoo.com Tech ·
Diddy Remains Conscious After Medical Emergency at Fort Dix Prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs, 56, was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, Oct. 10, following a medical emergency at FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey, TMZ reported. Diddy was transported to a hospital to treat ...
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds players demand Year 2 for free after noting the Digital Deluxe Edition promised ‘all future paid DLC’ | VGC
The game’s Year 2 paid DLC requires a second season pass…
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avclub.com Tech ·
Epic Games tells employees to use AI to get Disney game done
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google releases officially refurbished Pixel 9 devices starting at $499 with an extra perk
After outing its Pixel 7 series in recent weeks, Google has just quietly released the Pixel 9 series to its...
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iCloud+ keeps getting better, here’s what’s new for subscribers - 9to5Mac
iCloud+ provides more than just extra storage, here’s everything new for iCloud+ subscribers as of the last few weeks.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into 'AI-First' Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters
Even artwork will be generated with AI
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Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow
Apple's "Welcome Home" product launch is happening tomorrow. As the name suggests, Apple is going to debut new home accessories, including the long-rumored home hub. Below, we've listed all the rumors we know about the three devices Apple is set to introduce. HomeView Apple's home hub, which will be called HomeView, is a multi-function device designed for all of a home's occupants. It's built around Siri AI, and will have an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM.
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bleacherreport.com Tech ·
Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond Women Featured in EA FC 27, Check Out Preview Photos
Barbecue sauce.
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Apple confirms Beats x Pokémon collaboration with Pill speaker teaser - 9to5Mac
It looks like Apple’s Beats and Pokémon are teaming up for a Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker collaboration. Beats shared a...
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AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner
New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Bright lights not too bright for the Brewers or superfan Front Row Amy in Game 1 of NLCS
Jacob Misiorowski and the bullpen held the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run as the Milwaukee Brewers took NLCS Game 1 while Front Row Amy went viral.
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deadline.com Tech ·
Sean "Diddly" Combs Injured In Prison; Release Date Pushed Back Amid Violations
A trip from prison to the hospital this weekend may be the lesser of several recent blows to Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch | TechCrunch
Google’s newest wearable costs $179.99 and has a sleek feel like the Fitbit Air but with an OLED display.
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kstp.com Tech ·
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls federal raid of her home 'an outrageous abuse of power'
Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, a startling escalation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid.
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Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week
Today we're tracking a pair of massive discounts on Apple's newest MacBook Pro models, including $500 off a 16-inch model and $600 off a 14-inch model on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The 15-Core M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM and 2TB SSD has hit $2,399.00 on Amazon, down from $2,999.00.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Unlike Sony, Nintendo Exec Says Switch 2 Maker Has No Plans To Abandon Physical: 'We Know How Much Fans Enjoy It'
Game key cards have helped the company bridge the divide
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warhammer-community.com Tech ·
Khazalite Holds battle traits – Hand out some Grudges
New army rules from the upcoming Warhammer Age of Sigmar battletome.
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You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process - 9to5Mac
iPhone Duo pre-orders officially kick off on Friday, but Apple is letting you prepare now. Starting today, you can head...
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ign.com Tech ·
'It's for the People in Stardew Valley That Go Into the Mines' — ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is 'More of an Action RPG'
Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, has discussed the difference between his all-conquering indie game Stardew Valley and his hotly anticipated follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
US agents search home of Ilhan Omar, Trump critic and Congress member
US authorities searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation.
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cybersecuritydive.com Tech ·
GitLab fixes critical vulnerability that exposed software environments to sabotage
The company urged customers to upgrade to the latest versions of its flagship products.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch
Greater than the sum of its Bonepartes?
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digitalfoundry.net Tech ·
Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2: The First "Impossible Port" for the New Generation?
An impressive outing for a demanding game - but frame pacing needs fixing.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Nintendo Refuses to Follow Sony's Disc Exit, as Switch 2 Exec Says "There's No Plans to Ditch Physical"
Nintendo's Bill van Zyll, GM in Latin America, promised there are no plans to ditch physical games for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Strands Hint Today: Answers for Oct. 12, No. 953 - CNET
Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 953 on Monday, Oct. 12, plus yesterday's answers.
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Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port
Kojima's discontinued "playable trailer" is no longer stuck on a few aging PS4 hard drives.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
As the games industry reels from PlayStation's controversial 'discless future' announcement, Nintendo says it has "no plans to ditch physical games"
"We go off of what the consumer prefers," says Nintendo's vice president and general manager for Latin America, Bill van Zyll.
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yellow.com Tech ·
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Is Getting Better At Avoiding Dangerous Delusions | Yellow
Newer ChatGPT models reinforce fewer harmful beliefs than GPT-4o, OpenAI says, as the retired model faces at least 13 lawsuits.
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Unsolicited calendar invites are becoming a scammer's favorite way in
Scammers are using calendar invitations to lure workers to phishing sites and fake calls. Here's why the attacks can be so convincing.