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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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windowscentral.com
A major Windows 11 upgrade drops July 14 — here’s what’s new for every PC
Windows 11's July 2026 update is bigger than expected, bringing a new recovery feature, long-requested update controls, and many improvements.
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forbes.com
The Pressure On Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ After Destiny 2’s Death Is Insurmountable
Marathon was never supposed to be here, but now is tasked with ensuring Bungie survives as a studio now that Destiny 2 is dead.
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space.com
NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds
NASA was on track to pay nearly half a billion dollars for a stage adapter. A stage adapter should not cost half a billion dollars.
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gamemeca.com
MEWGENICS: A game where cats are no longer cute - Gamemeca
Mewgenics is a complex, grotesque, and addictive roguelike from Edmund McMillen that combines deep turn-based tactics with an absurd cat-breeding 'eugenics' simulator. Its organic systems and punishing difficulty offer massive replay value for veterans, though the heavy reliance on RNG can occas...
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androidauthority.com
PSA: Don't install the latest Play System update if you're still running Android 17 beta
Still running Android 17 beta 4.1? You should avoid installing the latest Google Play System update, unless you want boot loops.
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androidauthority.com
Snapdragon roadmap leak suggests Android buyers are in for a headache
A leaked Qualcomm roadmap suggests more flagship Snapdragon chips are on the way, including new Pro and XX Edition models.
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rockpapershotgun.com
South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report
South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have reportedly given some staff permission to openly seek new jobs, as mass upheaval looms at Xbox.
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borderlands.2k.com
BP3, Takedown, Circle of Slaughter | Borderlands 4
We've got a new roadmap, new info about the paid DLC of Bounty Pack 3 and the endgame Takedown raid that's free for all players, and more.
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theverge.com
It’s a bad time to want a new computer
Everything in tech is getting more expensive.
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ign.com
New Warhammer 40,000 Animation Is Almost Entirely From the Perspective of a Single World Eaters Berzerker — and Now I Want a First-Person Chaos Space Marine Game
The hugely popular Space Marine 2 did a great job of delivering third-person action, but what about a big-budget first-person Space Marine game? So far, that doesn’t exist, but the latest Warhammer 40,000 animated show from Games Workshop gives fans an idea of what it might look like.
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kotaku.com
Falco In Star Fox Is Every Toxic DPS You've Ever Played With
‘I could use some of that teamwork!’
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eurogamer.net
Battlefield 6 is altering its long-range gunplay to feel more like Battlefield 4, in what may be the game's largest adjustment to combat yet
In just a few short days, Battlefield 6's combat encounters could potentially play out a lot differently from the way they do today.
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apnews.com
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally
Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler and key security partner.
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cbsnews.com
Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
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The Overlooked Reason ‘Destiny 2’ Is So Fantastically Fun Right Now
Destiny 2 is in an amazing state right now, which is unfortunately right at the end of the game. I think one thing deserves a good amount of credit.
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9to5google.com
'Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro' needed more words to prove its power, three other flagship chips coming
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset lineup is eternally confusing, with slight variations generating new names and options that aren’t all that different....
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Valve's Steam Machine gets competition in the "Stim Machine", a cheeky French PC box that's already reportedly been re-named
French hardware sellers LDLC have released a PC Box they originally dubbed the "Stim Machine", as an alternative to Valve's Steam Machine.
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The Steam Machine knock-offs begin as Stim Machine attempts to offer a more powerful machine at the same price and shape, but that's far from the whole story
One retailer has answered the question of can you build a more powerful Steam Machine using off-the-shelf parts.
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neowin.net
Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 redesigned taskbar settings, and the changes are already available for testing in the latest build.
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After covering Prime Day for 36 hours over four days, this is the one thing I bought
Unscrew it
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tomshardware.com
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700K faceoff — A new battle for DDR4 supremacy in 2026
AMD Zen 3 is back, but can it keep up with Raptor Lake Refresh?
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nintendoeverything.com
SEGA / Atlus hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, and more at new low prices
Fans of SEGA and Atlus can save big on Switch 2 and Switch games as part of new sale on the Nintendo eShop. Over thirty titles are included here with some familiar names in the lineup. We’ll mention that a number of games are at new low prices here such as the individual Etrian Odyssey games, Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn...
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opencritic.com
Pokemon GO July Event Adding Unique Pokemon Debut For a Limited Time
An upcoming Pokemon GO July event will add a new and unique Pokemon to the game, but it'll only be available for a limited time.
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droid-life.com
How to Get Google Messages Chat Themes
Google Messages Chat Theme feature is rolling out now. Here's instructions on how to get the feature on your phone.
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vice.com
GTA 6 Features Leaked - Including PS5 Pro Enhancements
Amazon and a Brazilian retailer have leaked new GTA 6 features, including PS5 Pro enhancements, and major gameplay features.
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mlbtraderumors.com
Mets To Move Andy Green Back To Front Office After 2026
Andy Green is the new manager of the Mets, but he's firmly committed to the "interim" tag. Read more about New York's plans at MLB Trade Rumors.
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jalopnik.com
That Guy Who Sliced His Ferrari Enzo In Half In A Malibu Crash Is Out Of Prison And Posting On Facebook About It - Jalopnik
Whatever you make of it, this is certainly a strange situation, but it's nice to see an old friend of the blog turn up all these years later.
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thehackernews.com
New Linux pedit COW Exploit Enables Root Access by Poisoning Cached Binaries
CVE-2026-46331 lets local users gain root on affected Linux systems by corrupting page-cache memory through act_pedit.
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gameinformer.com
ConcernedApe Explains Why He's Shown So Little Of Haunted Chocolatier: 'I Would Rather Serve A Fully Baked Bread'
Eric Barone posted his first blog update in six months yesterday to reassure fans he's still hard at work.
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wccftech.com
AMD Slashes 9600X And 7600X Below $180 And $150 As AM5 Builds Get Dramatically Cheaper to Enter
Get AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for $179 and Ryzen 5 7600X for $146 on Amazon this Prime Day and build a powerful gaming PC on a budget.
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'Regrettably, This Is Going to Be Our Version of the Dark Age of Technology' — Games Workshop Is Going After Tabletop Simulator Steam Mods That Recreate Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition
Popular Tabletop Simulator Steam mods that recreate the in-person Warhammer 40,000 game have reportedly received takedown requests from Games Workshop.
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These LEGO Transformers Sets Are Discounted for Prime Day Right Before They Retire Forever
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mashable.com
Last-chance Prime Day Kindle deals: Grab e-readers for $85
The new Kindle Scribes just got their first price cut. You can also score a free membership to Kindle Unlimited.
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nbcnews.com
Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage across the state
The fire danger led Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to issue executive order restricting fireworks statewide during the July 4 holiday.
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9to5mac.com
iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features I’ve been really loving - 9to5Mac
iOS 27 is packed with new features for iPhone users. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 27 features so far.
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gizmodo.com
DuckDuckGo, Unable to Resist the Pull of AI, Mistakenly Claims Trump Died of Rabies
Can't just be the non-AI search engine.
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theguardian.com
Tiny yet powerful, the best budget USB charger we tested is now even cheaper
Anker 511 Nano 3 is the kind of charger you’ll want a few of, and for $12.34, you can afford to stock up during Amazon Prime Day
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bbc.com
Why GTA 6 is launching without a disc - and what it says about gaming's future
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
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Hands-on: Google Home Speakers are the easiest option for your Google TV Streamer, hands down
If you own a Google TV Streamer or plan to get one, you have an exclusive audio option in the...
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macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max May See $200 Price Increase
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models could be up to $200 more expensive, according to a prediction from analytics firm IDC. IDC expected Apple to raise iPhone 18 prices, but prior to yesterday's Mac and iPad price hike, the prediction was a $100 increase for the 18 Pro and Pro Max, and a $50 increase for the base models. IDC Senior Director of Data & Analytics Nabila Popal says the magnitude of the Mac and iPad price increase points to even higher iPhone 18 prices.
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kotaku.com
Epic's Tim Sweeney Keeps Inventing Solutions To Problems That Are Already Solved - Kotaku
Quick, someone tell him what Discord is
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mashable.com
Last chance: Get the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for under $1,000
This is a big deal for Android users (and Android-curious iPhone users).
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slate.com
Dave & Buster’s Is Fighting to Survive. Its Hail Mary Idea Could Be a Lifesaver. It Might Also Change the Brand Forever.
In the face of a financial quagmire, why not throw up a few glow sticks?
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These Are the Best LEGO Star Wars Sets to Buy Before Amazon Prime Day Deals End
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buzzfeed.com
50 Incredible Charts That Repeatedly Made Me Go, "Now That Is Fascinating!"
Reading this is like going to college in five minutes.
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mein-mmo.de
In Pokémon GO you will soon be able to get one of the best attackers, even without the help of friends
Are you still missing a Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon GO? It looks like you will soon have a very good chance of getting one.
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nbcnews.com
The Force is with him: D.C. settles with man who protested National Guard using Darth Vader’s theme song
Sam O’Hara said he was detained and handcuffed after a guardsman complained to police.
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Pokémon Go Mega Skarmory counters, weaknesses and moveset
Want to defeat Mega Skarmory in Pokémon Go? Here's Eurogamer's recommended Mega Skarmory counters and weaknesses, alongside a look at shiny Skarmory.
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androidpolice.com
Google Wallet is now the place to go to track your packages
See your orders next to passes
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personacentral.com
Goddess of Victory: Nikke x Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5 Collaboration Teased - Persona Central
A teaser trailer has been uploaded teasing a collaboration between mobile and pc game Goddess of Victory: Nikke and the Persona series.