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Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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abcnews.com
How the Slinky became a classic American toy
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, ABC is taking a look at how the Slinky became a classic American toy.
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github.blog
Highlights from Git 2.55
The open source Git project just released Git 2.55. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time.
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notebookcheck.net
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: Bloomberg analyst tips likely Apple launch date
September traditionally brings a lot of news for Apple fans—this time, even a new CEO. However, John Ternus’s first keynote will also be quite different from previous ones. For instance, this time there won’t be a successor to the iPhone 17 yet. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has now revealed exactly when the iPhone 18 Pro and the first foldable iPhone will most likely be unveiled.
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pcguide.com
Popular LG UltraGear QHD monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate is down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon
If you're on the hunt for a stunning 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate, then check out this Amazon deal on the LG 27GR.
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gematsu.com
Splatoon Raiders Direct set for June 30
Nintendo will host a Splatoon Raiders Direct followed by Nintendo Treehouse: Live – Splatoon Raiders on June 30 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET, the company announced.
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techcrunch.com
Gemini's personalized AI image generation is now free for US users | TechCrunch
Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.
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gizmodo.com
Meta Fury AI Glasses Review: The Worst Company Still Makes the Best Smart Glasses
Meta's new smart glasses are like if "the worst person you know just made a really point" could be worn on your face.
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kotaku.com
Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Orders Advertise It Ditching Game Pass
The messaging mess is in full swing
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gamesbeat.com
CWA-represented workers at Xbox criticize Microsoft management and pending layoffs
Microsoft employees who are members of unions represented by the Communications Workers of America spoke out against management and the pending layoffs at the Xbox division today.
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We made a DIY Steam Machine build cheaper than Valve's, with some help from Amazon Prime Day deals
Fans were left unimpressed by the Steam Machine price tag when it launched earlier this week, so we've put together an alternative DIY build.
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macrumors.com
Best Buy Hosts July 4th Sale With Notable Apple and Tech Deals
Best Buy kicked off its annual Fourth of July sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones and speakers, monitors, appliances, and much more. This sale is set to last through Sunday, July 5, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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aljazeera.com
Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
The Afghan Taliban government's deputy spokesman, Hamdullah Fitrat, said the Pakistani strikes killed 36 civilians.
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foxbusiness.com
Beloved gas station pizza chain CEO reveals 400-store expansion plan as food business booms
Casey's General Stores plans to add at least 400 new locations over three years while expanding its prepared food menu with wings and fries.
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theverge.com
OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex
OpenAI is releasing Codex hardware on July 15th.
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insider-gaming.com
Report Claims State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Could Be Shut Down
According to a new report, State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs could also be shut down by Xbox next month.
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kotaku.com
Here's Some Wrestlers Hitting Some Other Wrestlers With A NES
'What a nerd'
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buzzfeed.com
People Share Their Most Embarrassing Hospital Visits That Left Doctors Trying Not To Laugh
You had WHAT in your puke?
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androidauthority.com
First look: Google's new Signature app makes it easy to use your signature in Android apps
Google's new Signature app for Android stores your signature and uploads it to other apps, so you never have to scribble it twice.
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foxnews.com
Doctors thought man had brain cancer — they found live tapeworms instead
Doctors suspected metastatic brain cancer in a 60-year-old man, but scans revealed pork tapeworm larvae causing neurocysticercosis.
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timeextension.com
Donkey Kong 64 Is Getting A Native PC Port With High-Framerate Support & Mods Like 'Tag Anywhere'
"Put your hands together if you wanna clap"
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SteamOS gaming PC with RX 7600 and Ryzen 5 9600X combo now available to pre-order and ships this week
Prebuilt desktop brands are making gaming PCs with SteamOS pre-installed. Meta PCs just unveiled its new 'Steamroller' model.
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gematsu.com
Japanese government grant projects reveals oriental-style action game FUJI from Koei Tecmo, more
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry recently announced the results of its “IP360” project—which provides large-scale, long-term, and strategic support to achieve…
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bgr.com
5 iOS 27 Features That Aren't Available On Android (Yet) - BGR
Apple just released the iOS 27 beta for iPhones. Take a look at the features that Android doesn't offer yet but should adopt for future updates.
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9to5google.com
WhatsApp usernames launch 'later this year' – here's how to get yours now
WhatsApp has just announced that usernames are officially coming, but you might not be able to get yours just yet....
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Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go | TechCrunch
Cursor has launched a new mobile app for remote oversight over coding agents.
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nintendolife.com
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Announces Major Game Update, Releasing Alongside New DLC Fighter
Update: Zohar reveal trailer, arriving "Summer 2026"
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Missed Prime Day? You Can Still Grab Record Low Apple Discounts This Weekend
Prime Day has ended, but the event's best prices have stuck around on a few Apple devices and accessories this weekend. You can still find great deals on AirPods, AirTag, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro right now on Amazon. Regarding the MacBook Pro, these are now some of the only affected devices still in stock on Amazon in the wake of Apple's price hike this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.
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videogameschronicle.com
The CEO of The Dark Pictures and Until Dawn studio Supermassive Games has stepped down | VGC
The studio’s latest game was Directive 8020…
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Samsung's confusing 'Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra' name is basically official in latest leak [Gallery]
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is set to include two devices, the Fold 8 and the Fold 8...
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anno-union.com
Contest announce: Put your horse race sponsor in the trailer
Create a sponsor for the Hippodrome races and have it featured in the trailer for the DLC
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purexbox.com
Black Flag Resynced's Full Resolution & FPS Details Revealed For Xbox Series X|S
All the visual & performance info you need
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bbc.com
How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.
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cbsnews.com
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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digitalfoundry.net
DF Weekly: The GTA 6 60fps Debate Returns: Is There a Route Forward on Current-Gen Consoles Like Series X, PS5 or PS5 Pro?
Or is a 40fps mode for 120Hz displays the most we can hope for?
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sammobile.com
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could have eye-searing display brightness
Besides a more advanced processor, Samsung could equip the Galaxy Watch Ultra with a newer display with eye-searing peak brightness.
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Apple Plans Wider Color Gamut for Future MacBook Pro, iMac, and iPad Pro
Apple plans to adopt OLED panels capable of displaying a much wider range of colors, according to a new report from research firm TrendForce. The new panels would cover 95% of the BT.2020 color standard, which describes a far broader spectrum of colors than the DCI-P3 standard Apple's screens currently target. In practice, that means deeper, more accurate reds, greens, and blues.
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kotaku.com
Target Seems To Be Artificially Increasing Prices On Pokémon TCG
Why let scalpers get all the extra cash?
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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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nintendoeverything.com
Evidence points to potential new LCD screen for Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 screen could be getting a revision, based on the latest evidence. On a Chinese resale site, a listing recently appeared for a a new model of the system’s LCD panel. Sharp would apparently behind the updated screen. The current Nintendo Switch 2 features a panel from Innolux. This new screen has a different circuit, connector, and...
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ign.com
Select Square Enix Games Have Received Big Discounts at Best Buy – Save on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Octopath Traveler 0, and More
Best Buy has dropped the prices of select Square Enix games. Score big discounts on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Octopath Traveler 0, and more.
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engadget.com
The LG StanbyME 2 Max is a standalone 32-inch touchscreen display that costs $1,300 - Engadget
If you want a 4K display you can easily move around the house, LG has you covered.
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TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization | TechCrunch
In addition, TIDAL will use automated tools to remove AI-generated music that attempts to impersonate an artist or a group, the company said.
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videogameschronicle.com
Alleged Modern Warfare 4 ad uses ‘not on Xbox Game Pass’ as a selling point | VGC
This year’s Call of Duty will be the first to skip Game Pass since 2023…
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onemileatatime.com
My Worst Hotel Spa Massage Experience Ever: What Would You Have Done?
I had the strangest hotel spa experience of my life, as the massage therapist kept complaining about how her hands hurt. Huh?!
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pushsquare.com
PS5 Pro Adds Extra Shine to Your Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake
PS5 Pro supported detailed by Ubisoft
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pushsquare.com
Virtua Fighter Crossroads' Insane PS5 Production Values Bring All the Hype
Meet the mysterious Bakunawa Killer
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forbes.com
LG Unveils New StanbyME 2 Max Portable Personal Screen With 4K Resolution And Larger Display
LG's award-winning screens on wheels concept expands to its biggest and most high-resolution model yet.
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bgr.com
The 8 Best Budget Gaming Phones In 2026 - BGR
Every smartphone can game, just with different degrees of success. Some are made for casual games, while others handle demanding ones without breaking a sweat.
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seekingalpha.com
T-Mobile phasing out older plans, moving customers to 5G offerings — update (TMUS:NASDAQ)
T-Mobile is ending legacy wireless plans and auto-upgrading customers to newer, pricier options.
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iPhone 18e Won't Get ProMotion Display, Says Leaker
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18e will have the same display refresh rate as the existing iPhone 17e, according to a prominent Chinese leaker. Discussing Apple's product plans for 2027 in a Weibo post, Digital Chat Station claimed that the next generation of Apple's low-cost iPhone will feature the same 60Hz low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) TFT panel as the current model.