Top News – Tech
Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 22:27 UTC
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yankodesign.com
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
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
A beloved Pixel gesture just stopped working for some users
And there isn't a fix yet
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macrumors.com
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
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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theguardian.com
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
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
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
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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ign.com
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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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techcrunch.com
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
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.
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thehackernews.com
Attackers Exploit Zimbra SNMP Flaw for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Attackers exploit CVE-2026-73570 on Zimbra servers with zimbra-snmp installed and SNMP notifications enabled, allowing unauthenticated RCE.
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Increased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office
‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphere
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si.com
Grading the 49ers After their 41-17 Preseason Win Over the Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers just beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17. Here are the 49ers' grades for this performance.
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forbes.com
Serval Wants To Replace ServiceNow With AI That Builds Enterprise Automation
The $1 billion AI startup's new Catalyst agent automates enterprise workflows by mining ticket histories and generating code, as CEO Jake Stauch claims Serval's AI-native platform can replace ServiceNow.
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windowscentral.com
I went through the latest Windows 11 Insider builds for August and found 8 changes that actually improve the OS
The latest Insider builds bring a customizable context menu, personalization changes, a better File Explorer, and some features say goodbye.
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Neutrogena breaks silence following backlash after Hayden Panettiere’s death
‘We made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time,’ the company admitted
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII runs Geekbench
It comes with a familiar chipset. It’s been almost a year since the Xperia 10 VII (MK7) came out, and its successor just appeared in a Geekbench listing....
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Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor
We're likely about a month away from when Apple will launch new iPhone models, and color has been a major topic of discussion. There's going to be a dramatic new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but Apple plans to play it safe with the foldable iPhone. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max With the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple introduced a bold new Cosmic Orange color. This year, Cosmic Orange is being retired for a shade that's darker and moodier.
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buzzfeed.com
25 Things From The 2000s That Millennials Got To Experience, But Gen Z'ers Will Never Understand
"The early 2000s were a blur between house parties, underground raves, punk shows, days at Disneyland, and/or the beach. ... I remember it being fun."
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deadline.com
Chris Hansen Was Not Asked To "Sign Away" Rights At 'Primetime' Screening
After Chris Hansen claimed he was turned away from a screening of A24's 'Primetime', it would appear he refused to sign a standard NDA.
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In Big Walk, players just walk and talk – and find joy along the way: ‘Some stories we’ve heard are punch-in-the-gut beautiful’
After their hit Untitled Goose Game, Australian studio House House is back with a new game where your only goal is to go exploring with friends – so we took them on a big walk inside Big Walk
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f4wonline.com
AEW reportedly took $30 million loss on Fight Forever video game, more details - F4W/WON
Tony Khan has been asked frequently about the future of the AEW Fight Forever video game and whether he will do another one. Based on a new report out
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rapid7.com
Rapid7
On August 19, 2026, a security advisory was published for CVE-2026-19490, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.3 and can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker over the network without user interaction or elevated privileges.
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foxnews.com
Bodycam video shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation
Body camera video captured Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak's encounter with police outside a McDonald's before his public intoxication arrest.
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news.xbox.com
Free Play Days – Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark
XBOX Game Pass members can try out Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark this weekend.
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nbcnews.com
Hacker targets ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ in apparent leak
Multiple gameplay clips and an apparent “GTA VI” map surfaced online in what the purported hacker says is a protest against the gaming industry’s shift to all-digital releases.
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aljazeera.com
US vows toughest sanctions on Iran, urges China to back move
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
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Arc Raiders Gets Unlikely Subway Crossover — Buy a Meal for Exclusive Outfits
If you want to run around Arc Raiders looking like a Subway sandwich wrapper, now you can via one of the more unlikely collaborations we’ve seen in the world of video games in recent years.
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kotaku.com
No More PlayStation Discs Means No More Disc Butts - Kotaku
A buttless future
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gematsu.com
Code Vein II expansion ‘Mask of Idris’ launches September 9 alongside version 2.0 update
Code Vein II expansion “Mask of Idris” wil launch alongside the action RPG’s version 2.0 update on September 9, Bandai Namco announced. It will be available for purchase, and is i…
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appleinsider.com
Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
A source has exclusively revealed to us that Apple has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category "on ice."
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cnbc.com
Education Department recalculates student loan forgiveness counts, setting some PSLF borrowers back
Many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness have recently learned that they're further away from debt cancellation than they'd expected.
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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race.
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venturebeat.com
NanoClaw comes to Slack, letting you create persistent AI agent teams and colleagues from a single message
The NanoClaw agents can work together in channels and shared Slack Canvases, and can even be messaged outside of Slack on other platforms like Telegram or WhatsApp, letting their human colleagues ping them across platforms.
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Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The Army's top general has directed a Europe-based unit specializing in drone warfare to revert to traditional infantry roles.