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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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ign.com
Backyard Baseball's Nostalgic Reboot Passes the Eye Test, but so Far It Falls Short of Reaching Home Plate on the Things That Really Matter
A reboot that passes the eye test, but falls short of home plate on the things that really matter.
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androidcentral.com
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just broke cover in a Samsung store — and the US price has leaked too
A Reddit user claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on display in a Samsung store in South Korea ahead of its official reveal.
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uk.pcmag.com
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate
The FCC says the most controversial aspect of Reflect Orbital's Earendil-1 satellite, its giant mirror, falls outside its authority since the regulator mainly focuses on radio spectrum.
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engadget.com
FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers - Engadget
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.
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kotaku.com
EU Can't Force PlayStation To Keep Making Physical Games
The European Union won't stop the all-digital future that video game fans are facing
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forbes.com
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Tied A Sales Record For This Decade
Cyberpunk 2077 has just hit a sales number that means it's tied for a record for a multiplatform game. Here's how much it has sold to hit that.
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Why a 45-Second Sniper Mission Remains One of the Most Important Moments in Gaming History
Bomb Da Base Act II is GTA 3's most infamous early choke point, but how did this 45-second shooting gallery become so memorable?
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fudzilla.com
Pricey AMD box gives Steam Machine a shoeing – Fudzilla.com
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timeextension.com
Random: The Internet Is Going Crazy For This Early 2000s Activision Surfing Game
The people yearn for Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
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majorhifi.com
Final DX10000CL Review: A Flagship Closed-Back Headphone With Big Ambition
Final DX10000CL Review: A Flagship Closed-Back Headphone With Big Ambition Final’s DX10000CL is an ultra-premium closed-back audiophile headphone with True Diamond drivers, luxurious comfort, expansive staging, and a rich, natural sound.
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sports.yahoo.com
UFC 329 weigh-in results, video: Conor McGregor on point for first fight in 5 years; Max Holloway set for 170 debut
McGregor and Holloway have cleared their final hurdle ahead of Saturday's much-anticipated UFC 329 rematch.
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mashable.com
FIFA World Cup schedule July 10: Games, kickoff times, livestream
It's Spain vs. Belgium in another quarter-final showdown.
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techcrunch.com
Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone | TechCrunch
Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
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eurogamer.net
"Just too gay" - designer Robert Yang is battling censorship to launch a collection of his award-winning games on Steam and Itch, and it's completely free
Yang's "ongoing re-remaster" compilation Radiator Forever is launching with four games included, and more are on the way.
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"The long arc is relentlessly up" - As Xbox and PlayStation flounder, Steam is reportedly having another record year
Steam nearly made as much money in one half of 2026 as it did in the full year of 2023.
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kotaku.com
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Players Stalked By Bugged Chocobo
Square Enix, please don’t patch out my feathery friend
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gadgetreview.com
FCC Clears a Giant Mirror Satellite to Beam Sunlight to Earth
Reflect Orbital's FCC-approved mirror satellite could brighten nights like a full moon, but no agency has reviewed its environmental impact.
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gamesindustry.biz
"They want us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear" – Bethesda union members organise protest in response to Xbox layoffs
440 OneBGS devs were affected by cuts at Bethesda Game Studios, Id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios
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arstechnica.com
Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
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theregister.com
Microsoft warns customers AI will mean busier Patch Tuesdays
More patches mean more reasons to buy Redmond’s auto-patching tools
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apnews.com
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass.
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theringer.com
The WNBA Is Losing Control of Its Own Story
The Right vs. the WNBA is here. The culture war found its opening.
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videogameschronicle.com
John Carmack responds to Id Software layoffs, admits Microsoft stewardship claim aging badly | VGC
The Doom and Quake programmer is saddened by this week’s news of layoffs…
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Speedier type checks in TypeScript 7.0 as first stable Go release ships
10X faster build times could force Slack developers back to their keyboards
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techtimes.com
Ransomware Used Microsoft-Signed Malicious Driver to Kill EDR: 10 Hosts Hit Before Encryption
Ransomware EDR killers just leveled up: GodDamn ransomware used PoisonX — a kernel driver bearing a legitimate Microsoft Hardware Compatibility Publisher signature — to terminate security software on 10 corporate hosts before encryption. Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team explains how BYOVD now blinds
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gizmodo.com
Just Don’t Use the Super-Long Zoom on Sony’s RX10 V for Anything Creepy, Okay?
Your iPhone can't compare to this camera's built-in zoom.
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Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
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cnbc.com
These are America's 10 cheapest states for 2026, where you can still beat inflation
These are America's cheapest states to live in for 2026, where residents can still beat inflation.
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foxnews.com
Influencer Connor Murphy's rental discovered in shocking condition after his sudden drowning
Video from Connor Murphy's Thai rental home reveals black tar-like substances, paint-streaked walls and overflowing trash inside the once-luxury home.
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cined.com
Sony RX10 V Announced – 24-600mm ZEISS Zoom, AI Recognition AF, and 4K 120p Video | CineD
Sony RX10 V announced: 24-600mm ZEISS zoom, AI Recognition AF, and 4K 120p video.
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Wimbledon men's semifinals live updates: Jannik Sinner faces Novak Djokovic after Alexander Zverev handles Arthur Fery
The Wimbledon gentlemen's singles final is down to the final four.
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androidauthority.com
Google Photos' latest UI experiment has one job: getting CapCut on your phone
Google seems to be testing a subtle UI change in Google Photos that promotes ByteDance's CapCut video editing app.
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bbc.com
Twelve dead and 23 missing in Spain wildfire as man describes 'surreal' view as blaze approached
A local official says early indications suggest four of the victims of the fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, are British.
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Ruf debuts new flat-eight engine at Goodwood
The 4.8 L eight-cylinder generates more than 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, Ruf says.
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androidauthority.com
I've used Pixel phones for years. Why the upcoming Pixel 11 has me seriously worried
The Pixel 11 series looks set to double down on Google's software-first strategy, but weaker hardware upgrades could leave us wanting more.
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kotaku.com
The Water In This 2002 Surfing Game Is Blowing People's Minds
Gnarly water Kelly Slater, most excellent dude
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theverge.com
Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 also come with a $30 gift card.
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androidauthority.com
Worried about status bar clutter with Android Halo? Google may let you clean it up
Google is working on new Android status bar settings to let users hide the upcoming Android Halo icon and the mute indicator.
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ygorganization.com
YGOrganization | [Chronicles] Magistus Ep 4 Teaser & Some Sinful Spoils
Total Spellcaster Domination The teaser for episode 4 of the Magistus arc of The Chronicles is now available: “The demon god “Zoroa, the Magistus of Flame”, finally completing his revival…
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thecut.com
Wedding Critics Jason and Kylie Kelce Have Spoken
Apparently, the beer was really flowing.
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kotaku.com
25 Games Tested On The Steam Machine: A Good, But Pricey Device
How does Valve's $1,000 console-like PC compare to a PS5 Pro out of the box?
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racer.com
IndyCar game release date pushed back to 2027 | RACER
The IndyCar Series and iRacing have provided new screenshots of IndyCar Racing The Game, which was previously announced for debut in the second half of 2026, and has been amended to “launch in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500,” according to the series.“IndyCar features the most competitive and action-packed...
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Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles Preorders Are Finally Back in Stock at Amazon, and They're Way Under Market Price Compared TCGplayer
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles preorders are back in stock at Amazon, and while it's not at MSRP, they're still listed for way under market price compared to resale sites like TCGplayer and eBay.
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personacentral.com
Persona 4 Revival 26 Minutes of Gameplay Footage - Persona Central
Persona 4 Revival is currently being exhibited at Bilibili World 2026 in China with a playable demo.. Footage from this has been released
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I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks
This is not a serious phone.
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androidauthority.com
Whatever you do, don't buy a foldable phone right now
There are numerous foldables to choose from at this point in 2026 — many of which are great. Here's why you shouldn't buy one right now.
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nintendoeverything.com
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales 1.1.0 update announced, patch notes - turn off character support voice and more
Square Enix just announced the first post-launch update for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales with version 1.1.0. It’s not live on Nintendo Switch 2 yet, but it should be soon. One of the main things here is the ability to turn off support character voice. This has been one of the big talking points surrounding the game. The...
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musically.com
Music industry bodies reveal plans for AI-music labelling system
A group of music industry bodies have revealed plans for a system of labels for music that is wholly AI-generated or AI-assisted.
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greenmangaming.com
Palworld 1.0: Release Date, New Features, Gameplay, Trailer, and More - Green Man Gaming Blog
From the release date and gameplay details to the latest trailer and what's new, here’s everything you need to know about Palworld 1.0.
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androidauthority.com
Google Messages is trying out a common-sense sharing menu change
Google Messages appears to be testing a smarter sharing flow that finally adds a proper group option for multiple recipients.