Top News – Tech
Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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eurogamer.net
IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio and lays off developers "to find a new balance"
Hitman and 007: First Light studio IO Interactive will lay off an unspecified number of workers and close one studio as it regains control of Project Fantasy.
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theverge.com
iRobot’s newest floor cleaner isn’t a robot
Do it yourself.
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sammobile.com
Samsung monthly updates: July 2026 security patch gets detailed
Samsung has released information about vulnerabilities that were fixed with the July 2026 security patch for Galaxy phones and tablets.
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videogameschronicle.com
Xbox layoffs reportedly gut Id Software’s coding team and cut 60-70 developers from Obsidian | VGC
The scale of Microsoft’s cuts are becoming clear…
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8bitdigi.com
Anime Expo 2026 | Abby Trott Joins the Cast of Persona 4 Revival - 8Bit/Digi
During the ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival panel at Anime Expo 2026, the studio unveiled that Abby Trott will be joining the cast.
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iFixit has a new toolkit for fixing appliances, building furniture, and household repairs
It’s not just your electronics that occasionally need a fix.
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kotaku.com
RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window
The long wait for Project Phoenix continues...
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mashable.com
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max might come with a massive battery
The iPhone 18 Pro, not so much.
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gematsu.com
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer
Publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka have released the launch trailer for action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok.
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digitalcameraworld.com
One of Sony’s most anticipated cameras is rumored to have a tilting viewfinder
Speculation about the Sony FX5 is running rampant – and includes an optional tilting viewfinder
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polygon.com
Persona 4 fans got a ton of good news out of Anime Expo
At Anime Expo, we learned that Persona 4 Revival will feature anime cutscenes from the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and more
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gizmodo.com
Smart Glasses Now Have 'Privacy Kits' to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face
Solos is selling accessories that make its smart glasses a little more palatable.
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purexbox.com
AC Black Flag Resynced Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up
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space.com
SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite
Who needs solar power anyway?
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gamereactor.eu
IO Interactive announces plans to develop and independently fund Project Fantasy
The Danish developer announced a slate of other changes including the closure of its Istanbul studio.
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kotaku.com
Former Xbox Lead Wanted A Real Money Auction House In Halo 4
According to Dan Callan, former Xbox lead Don Mattrick wanted a real-money auction house added to Halo 4
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insider-gaming.com
XBOX 'Shifting Investment' To Focus on Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Others
Asha Sharma has revealed which studios are the most important for XBOX, stating that they'll receive increased investment going forward.
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gamesindustry.biz
Bethesda pivots to "franchise-centric" planning model amid Xbox restructure
Company needs to "return to sustainable growth," says CEO Jill Braff
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Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history
One of the minds behind the original Doom games and id Software has commented on the layoffs executed by Xbox and the importance of the studio's history.
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topgear.com
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review: a 9,000rpm nat-asp flat-six and no roof… Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
What in the name of Fisher Price is that?Harsh. This is the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, and it’s a little bit controversial.Because of the blue paint and red stickers? I get it…Well, yes and no. The red graphics you see above come as part of a new £24,110 Street Style Package, which you don’t have to have. The real controversy comes from the fact that this is essentially a Porsche 911 GT3 Cabriolet.
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windowscentral.com
'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness
State of Decay 3 was facing cancellation before Xbox thankfully found it a buyer — a buyer who will now reap the rewards of Microsoft's endless stupidity and impatience.
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androidpolice.com
This 65W charger breaks the compact-versus-power tradeoff, and it's 46% off right now
The perfect charger for those quick weekend trips
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mashable.com
Apple's iPhone Ultra will be double the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, report claims
Ouch.
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forbes.com
PlayStation Crawls Back To Social Media After Disc-Killing Announcement
PlayStation abandoned social media for nearly a week after it announced it would no longer make new discs soon. Now it's back, and gamers are still mad.
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Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to
Nothing’s new budget-friendly earbuds can record whatever you’re playing.
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9to5google.com
Google Pixel 11 leak claims higher prices, no 128GB model, August release date
A new leak reveals that Google is probably raising Pixel 11 series prices, finally ditching the 128GB storage option, and...
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pokemongo.com
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global final details!
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gematsu.com
Orbitals voice cast announced, opening animation
Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Shapefarm have announced the the international voice cast and released the opening animation for classic retro anime-inspired cooperative adventure game O…
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Sony leadership says AI tools are "an important foundational technology supporting our strategy"
"This is less about cost efficiency and more about improving quality and development speed"
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netcarshow.com
Hennessey Venom F5-M (2027)
At the core of the Venom F5-M sits Hennessey's 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged 'Fury' V8, delivering a monumental 2,031 bhp - confirming the F5-M as the most powerful manual...
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aol.com
Bruce McLaren's Original Vision for a Road-Going Supercar Is Brought to Life 5 Decades Later - AOL
This new-old M6GT was built using original body molds and restored parts. It'll be displayed this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US
The Phone 4B is an affordable, plastic phone with Nothing’s biggest battery yet.
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bbc.com
Four Jersey cows die from pneumonia after heatwave damage
A farm tells of how the animals fell ill after record-breaking temperatures in June.
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mashable.com
SpaceX AI device prototype: What we know so far
Elon Musk is denying that SpaceX is working on a smartphone. But there's more to it.
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news.xbox.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More - XBOX Wire
We have more games, more benefits, and more updates (looking at you, Palworld going 1.0!) for you to dig into.
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9to5mac.com
Leaker backs reports of two iPhone Air 2 improvements
A leaker with a decent track record has backed earlier reports of two improvements said to be coming to the...
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motorbiscuit.com
YouTuber Builds 25-Foot Rideable RC Battleship for $400, and It Shoots Fireworks
When most gearheads and DIYers get the itch to hit the water, they look into buying a used jet ski, a small john boat, or maybe a kayak. But YouTube
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pcworld.com
A Windows 11 bug can eat 500GB of your storage. Here's how to check
A Windows 11 update reveals a bug that can silently consume up to 500GB of storage. Here's how to check if you're affected and fix it.
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Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 7 are first Samsung devices to get July 2026 security update
Samsung has released the July 2026 security patch for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 7, making them the brand's first devices to get it.
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Hands-on: Nothing Phone (4b) is a better budget phone at an impossible price [Video]
The Nothing Phone (4b) is here and, with it, what feels like a better attempt at building an even-cheaper budget...
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digitalfoundry.net
Xbox Layoffs Announced: 1600 Now, 1600 More into 2028, Four Studios Leave and id Software Reportedly Gutted
"History is full of companies that mistake longevity for inevitability. We will not be one of them."
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sports.yahoo.com
‘Justice is served’: Donald Trump mocked after United States loss
The United States Men’s National Team got a significant boost on Sunday when FIFA announced that striker Folarin Balogun would be eligible to play in Monday’s match against Belgium in the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his red card in the previous round. The unprecedented move came after United States…
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Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers are well below where Microsoft wants them to be, according to new reports
Game Pass was once seen as Xbox's golden goose, but a new report reveals it to be struggling.
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storagereview.com
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Review: A Dual-OS, 200B-Parameter Desktop Takes On the DGX Spark
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Review: AMD takes on NVIDIA's DGX Spark with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB memory, and Windows or Linux.
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Original Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027
To comply with replaceable battery legislation, Nintendo will begin rolling out revised Switch 2 models this summer
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caranddriver.com
Bruce McLaren's Original Vision for a Road-Going Supercar Is Brought to Life 5 Decades Later
This new-old M6GT was built using original body molds and restored parts. It'll be displayed this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung's One UI 9 testing lineup grew again this week. Here's every confirmed device, plus a recap of what's already landed in previous updates.
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cbsnews.com
NATO summit begins in Turkey as Trump pushes for more defense spending and ponders Greenland
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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bgr.com
How Does The MacBook Air Stay Cool Without A Fan? - BGR
The MacBook Air doesn't have a built-in fan, yet it still handles heat efficiently. Find out what keeps it cool and how it's designed to avoid overheating.
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'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.