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Press review · Thursday, 22 October 2026 · as of 21:30 UTC
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gamingbible.com
Steam freebie is Zelda-style RPG oozing with Stardew Valley charm
Coming to both consoles and PC!
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businessinsider.com
I interned for OpenAI in San Francisco. Here's what it was like and what I thought of Sam Altman.
Hamza Mostafa decided he needed to be in San Francisco to make it in tech. When he landed an OpenAI internship, he felt that decision paid off.
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wired.com
The Best Privacy-First Alternatives to Home Security Cameras
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
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makeuseof.com
A USB-C dongle unlocked audio quality my phone was hiding all along
You don't need a DAC strictly for audio quality, but there are other benefits to consider.
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carbuzz.com
Lamborghini's Newest Custom Supercar Looks Like It Jumped Out Of A Tron Movie
Lamborghini's personalization division shows off the supercar like a fine Italian suit... or something built for the Master Control Program.
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nintendoeverything.com
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is worth buying - here's why you should get it
One year after release, is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller worth it? We think so, and here's every reason why.
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rockpapershotgun.com
"During the training sequence, we make a false promise": IO Interactive on the ensemble James Bond game that 007 First Light never was
But almost was!
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9to5google.com
YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android
YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.
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bgr.com
5 Powerful Laptops Cheaper Than MacBook Air After The Price Hike - BGR
With the MacBook Air getting more expensive, a few options from Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, HP, and Asus can offer good power and value for money.
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androidpolice.com
I used this hidden Google Drive feature to save hundreds of dollars on a scanner
Google Drive replaced my scanner for good
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nbcnews.com
Texas residents say timely alerts and last year’s catastrophic floods helped them prepare for this year’s deluge
The flooding, which killed two people, hit some of the same areas devastated last July, leaving some residents “grieving again.”
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foxbusiness.com
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 store-brand grocery staples found Kroger had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
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bgr.com
5 Useful Accessories Every iPad Mini Owner Needs - BGR
Your iPad Mini can become a more capable everyday device with accessories that suit its size and support how you actually use it.
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windowscentral.com
Why Xbox pushed ahead with Game Pass even though studio heads "detest" it
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.
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apnews.com
What to know about the challenges Andy Burnham will face as UK prime minister
The U.K.'s Andy Burnham enters 10 Downing Street on Monday with enthusiasm behind him, but major challenges ahead.
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All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]
Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts towards your Google Account storage.
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slashgear.com
8 Pieces Of Ryobi Camping Gear Worth Buying (And 2 To Steer Clear Of) - SlashGear
If you own a lot of Ryobi tools and batteries, some of the brand's camping gear is well worth buying.
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mashable.com
T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim yours
Samsung is getting all of the attention right now, but Apple is still making some noise.
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androidpolice.com
These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day
Make every tap count
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simscommunity.info
EA Ads Lead Outlines Future of In-Game Ads Across EA's Biggest Franchises
The Game Business interviewed Alexander Dao, Head of EA Ads, and gave use insight into how in-game ads may work, and why they work.
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pushsquare.com
PS5's Regional Pricing Switch Has Players Concerned Yet Again, Here's What's Happening
The price is right?
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nintendoeverything.com
Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the Mario games that have impressed him the most
Have you ever wondered which Mario games Shigeru Miyamoto was personally impressed by? We now have that answer for you thanks to an interview. You may have heard that Casa Brutus previously published a special issue about Super Mario Bros. As part of that, the magazine interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto. One question was about the titles that have impressed him especially....
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nintendoeverything.com
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets huge list of new features and improvements
Bandai Namco released a big list of all of the new features and improvements it has in the works for Tales of Eternia Remastered. There are a bunch of things here, ranging from optional field and battle speed increases to autosaves. The team is also including extra features like a skit player and a sound player. We’ve also bring up...
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makeuseof.com
CCleaner ruined its own reputation — this open-source app is trying to fix it
The best thing about tjisois how little it tries to sell me after finding the junk.
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mkaugaming.com
Digimon Story Time Stranger (Nintendo Switch 2) - Review | MKAU Gaming
Mixing up the roster to exploit enemy weaknesses is crucial, with foes at times putting up pretty tough fights. Digimon have unique abilities and stats and
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bgr.com
10 Smart Home Automations Every Homeowner Should Try - BGR
With a little technical know-how, you can make your advanced devices interact with each other to enhance the level of convenience and comfort you enjoy.
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Bungie’s Marathon is suffering a major player collapse, raising tough questions about the studio’s future
Bungie's latest gamble isn't paying off, with Marathon struggling to attract players while questions continue to grow over the studio's long-term future.
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dsogaming.com
Gears of War 2 Gets Unofficial PC Port - Available for Download
An unofficial PC version of Gears of War 2 has just been released, and you can download and play it right now.
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nintendoworldreport.com
Digimon Story Time Stranger Review - Review
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notebookcheck.net
Garmin CIRQA appears early in official app: First look at the screenless tracker
The Garmin CIRQA has surfaced for the first time—directly within the Garmin Connect app. The appearance offers an early look at Garmin’s potential Whoop competitor, giving a clearer idea of its design and concept.
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bbc.com
Janus kitten born with two mouths leaves Llangedwyn cat rescue 'speechless'
PurrfectlyFeral cat rescue said the kitten was trying to feed using both of its mouths.
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retrohandhelds.gg
New GKD350H Ultra Details Reveal Specs, Pricing, and HiFi Audio | Retro Handhelds
GKD's upcoming GKD350H Ultra combines retro gaming with dedicated HiFi audio, with introductory pricing expected to start at about $110 in China.
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kotaku.com
Scalpers Selling 'Times Square Mewtwo' For $10,000 On eBay
The 10th Pokémon Go anniversary exclusive is going for big numbers after a publicity stunt in New York City
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carscoops.com
BMW's Next M3 Loses Its Grille But Keeps Its Six, And Maybe The Clutch Too | Carscoops
The upcoming sports sedan will feature a familiar twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, but add a mild-hybrid system into the mix
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One lucky guy was officially allowed to leak the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Although the Instagram Story didn’t provide the very first glimpse, it did offer the first official look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be unveiled next week during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event. One of the BTS members was allowed to go ahead and "leak" the device in full glory.
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whathifi.com
Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: what are the differences between these entry-level CD players?
Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?
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roadtovr.com
Valve Drops Big SteamVR Update Ahead of Steam Frame Launch
Valve has dropped a sizeable update to SteamVR, paving the way for what appears to be imminent launch of its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame. Valve’s latest update brings a good slate of standard Steam features to SteamVR. And with it, the VR runtime is ostensibly shaping up to offer a more VR-native user […]
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whec.com
Saturday: RG&E outages, damage, cancellations, flooding, and tornado warnings
Saturday is marked with severe thunderstorms, RG&E outages, event cancellations, flash flooding, and tornado warnings in the Canandaigua and Rochester areas.
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eurogamer.net
Claims about GTA 6 pre-orders are incorrect and "absurd", analyst firm says, but it's still had the "strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded"
Estimates suggest GTA 6 made $260 million in pre-orders in its first week alone.
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nypost.com
Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
False claims about genetically modified chickens and state trademark fees have persisted for decades alongside the real reason.
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news.ubisoft.com
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells Over 3 Million Copies in a Week
Strong launch momentum continues as player appreciation grows and New Game+ is announced.
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macrumors.com
MacRumors Giveaway: Win a MacBook Neo Plus Color-Matched Satechi Accessories
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a MacBook Neo and a set of color-matched MacBook Neo accessories to go along with it. A second-place winner will also get a set of Satechi's new accessories. The MacBook Neo collection includes the $45 OntheGo 5-in–1 Multiport Adapter, the $45 USB-C Snap Hub, and the $30 Slim EX Wireless Mouse.
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ign.com
'We Will Persist' — Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs 2 Months After Zero Parades Launched to 'Critical Acclaim'
Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staff just two months after launching Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.
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windowslatest.com
Microsoft paused Windows 11 KB5101650 on these Dell PCs due to shutdowns, verify if yours is affected
Windows Latest has now obtained a list of affected Dell PCs experiencing severe performance issues, overheating, and battery problems.
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pushsquare.com
Poll: Are You Hyped for These 9 New PS Plus Games?
Plus or minus?
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rockstarintel.com
New GTA Online Update Fixes Kortz Center Heist Update Issues - RockstarINTEL
Rockstar Games have released a background patch for GTA Online following the recent Kortz Center Heist update. The company have responded to various issues which came as part of this summer’s GTA Online DLC. Some fans have been quite frustrated with some bugs. Especially some found in The Kortz Center Heist itself preventing completion. They have
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josephwriteranderson.com
30th Celebration Pokémon Center Preorders Go Live with 6 Hour Wait — Joseph Writer Anderson
Finally – after refreshing my page multiple times and the Pokémon Center accusing me of being a bot, I’ve been granted access to the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box preorder virtual queue.
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rte.ie
Car Trouble: GTA 6 release plan attracts buzz and barbs
The most anticipated game of all time finally has a release date, but Grand Theft Auto 6 is proving controversial – and this time it has nothing to do with its violence, writes Adam Maguire.
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Galaxy Watch 9 is 'Powered by Snapdragon Wear Elite,' leaked images confirm [Gallery]
As expected, Samsung is switching its new Galaxy Watch 9 over to a Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon Wear Elite, as...
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foxnews.com
Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and the myths that still won't die
The 1991 name change from Kentucky Fried Chicken to KFC sparked wild myths, but the real reason involved declining earnings and the word "fried."