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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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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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eurogamer.net
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.
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9to5google.com
Gemini begins rolling out for existing Android Automotive vehicles
Some months after its confirmation, Gemini for Android Automotive appears to be finally rolling out to existing vehicles.
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arstechnica.com
Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address
Update began June 15 and will no longer allow you to share your login info.
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bbc.com
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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forbes.com
Xbox Sales Are Its Lowest Ever This Month, PlayStation Its Lowest Since 2000
Xbox and PS5 sales have cratered due to skyrocketing prices based on skyrocketing component costs they have to pay.
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Prime Day 3 deals: S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $515 off, Pixel 10 even lower, Android tab from $110, new Anker deals, more
Day 3 of the Prime Day sale is now live, and joining the now even lower prices across the Pixel 10...
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 release date leaks, hands-on impressions make 'Ultra' seem pointless
Continued Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks are revealing more and more about Samsung’s upcoming foldable series, this time including some...
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tech.yahoo.com
The first touchscreen MacBook is coming into sharper focus, with 2 overdue updates reportedly on deck
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro will reportedly rely on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, though it'll also come with an OLED screen and a new industrial design.
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warhammer-community.com
The Big Summer Preview – New Ork miniatures and codex are coming
Updated Trukk, Mek and Warboss are on the horizon.
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Google rolling out first Fitbit Air firmware update
Following two big Google Health app updates, the Fitbit Air is getting its first post-launch firmware update.
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wionews.com
How Google warned Venezuela of an earthquake using Android phones as seismometers
Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts System warned people about the intensity of an earthquake that would soon hit their area, giving them precious seconds to escape to a safe location. Multiple Android phones work together to alert Google about the temblors.
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sammyguru.com
Hurry, Galaxy S26 Ultra's Best Prime Day Deal Ends in a Few Hours
The Prime Day deals end in just a few hours, so this is your chance to snag the Galaxy S26 Ultra while the price is still this low.
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spacenews.com
Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership
Former SpaceX engineers who helped build and scale Starlink have launched a startup aiming to deliver megaconstellations for governments and companies seeking more control over space-based infrastructure.
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aftermath.site
Bless The BC250, The Budget E-waste Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is expensive due to evil freaks. Let's make a miracle computer out of garbage.
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gonintendo.com
Pokémon GO "Willow’s Birthday Research" and "Ozone Ascent" events detailed, Stamp Rally announced for Japan
Pokémon GOGOGO!
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androidcentral.com
The Galaxy S26 Ultra scores a record-smashing discount during Prime Day — is it finally worth the price now?
This Prime Day deal is making history.
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wired.com
The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals for Every Kind of Listener
From AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event.
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ign.com
Take an 8-Minute Gameplay Tour of the Remade Havana in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Join Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lead level designer Jean Strachen as she takes you on an eight-minute gameplay tour of Havana. See what it looks like now in the gorgeous new remake that will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 9.
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The Big Summer Preview – Back to the Underhive
See the new edition of Necromunda revealed, including miniatures, rules, and more.
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9to5mac.com
New iPhone Ultra report has new pricing and release timing info - 9to5Mac
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone is launching this fall, but a new report today claims you might have to wait...
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The Big Summer Preview – A New Animation: The Butcher’s Nails
Witness a World Eater in the grip of the Butcher’s Nails.
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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the Fastest Gaming Handheld Right Now, but the $1,799 Price Makes It Tough to Recommend When the Xbox Ally X Exists
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'I Torture Myself Over Every Last Detail' — Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Says He's 'Still Here, Still Grinding' on Haunted Chocolatier
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe has reassured fans that he’s still working on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, and explained why it’s taking so long.
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macrumors.com
2027 iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e to Get 9GB RAM and A20 Chip
The lower-end iPhone 18 models set to launch in spring 2027 will feature 9GB DRAM, up from 8GB, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says the A20 chip Apple plans to use for the devices will have 1.5GB x 6 dies for a total of 9GB RAM, instead of 2GB x 4 dies as the current lower-end iPhone 17 models use. By lower-end iPhones, Kuo is likely referencing the iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e, both of which are rumored to be coming around March or April of 2027.
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wccftech.com
PlayStation Will Continue To Push Live Service Games Despite Evident Challenges, While Teasing A PlayStation 6 Handheld
Hideaki Nishino doubles down on live services like MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls while teasing a PlayStation 6 handheld.
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quantamagazine.org
After 80 Years, Mathematicians Give Famed ‘Erdős Method’ an Upgrade | Quanta Magazine
Decades ago, Paul Erdős used randomness to illuminate the vast and weird world of networks. Now mathematicians are making his technique even more powerful.
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The Big Summer Preview – Chaos Arrives in the Old World
New miniatures, rules, and more revealed for Warhammer: The Old World.
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The Big Summer Preview – New Starter Sets and ready painted terrain
Dive into Warhammer 40,000, and fight on the battlefields of Armageddon with new terrain kits.
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iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Tipped to Get Price Hikes Too
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone will launch at higher prices than originally predicted this September, according to several known Chinese leakers.
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kotaku.com
PlayStation Is Deleting Terminator 2 And 550 Other Movies
Movies like Rambo: First Blood, Bridget Jones' Diary and The Deer Hunter are all being unceremoniously removed
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theverge.com
Upgrade your smart home with these Prime Day deals under $40
Smart home tech deals that don’t require you to refinance.
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Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out
Level out
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insider-gaming.com
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Day 1 Update & Patch Notes
Insider Gaming has managed to get a hold of the proposed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Day 1 patch notes you can expect.
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘Supergirl’ Lifts Off With $7.8M in Box Office Previews
Milly Alcock stars as the titular DC superhero in the Warner Bros. film from Craig Gillespie.
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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama
On Friday, the company unveiled the limited preview of its new GPT 5.6 model suite: Sol, Terra, and Luna.
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Brand New, Retail Boxed Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Consoles Are Going for as Low as $399 for Amazon Prime Day
Brand new.
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apnews.com
What to know about earthquake early warning systems
Many countries have systems to alert people seconds before shaking begins in an earthquake. Experts say even a slight warning provides critical time for protection.
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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Had 15 Ubisoft Studios Developing It
Insider Gaming has learned about the stark amount of resources that Ubisoft has put into Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced.
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nbcnews.com
Nintendo, PlayStation & Xbox Deals Are Still Live — But Not for Long
You can even get a bestselling $70 game for only $10, but only until tonight.
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You won’t have long to get these iPad deals before Apple’s price hike
You don’t have to pay Apple’s new prices just yet.
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Apple's OLED 'MacBook Ultra' Will Stick With M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips
Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook model featuring an OLED touchscreen display will use the company's current M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new, top-of-the-line device will launch "between late this year and early next year," Gurman said, adopting the existing high-end Apple silicon chips rather than next-generation M6 versions.
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npr.org
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.
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nbcnews.com
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
The major attack came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that he had ordered “a 40-day influence operation,” believed to mean an escalation of attacks.
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Canada's vacant and crumbling official residence 24 Sussex gets a lifeline
Mark Carney has announced a fundraiser and design competition to renovate 24 Sussex, the official home of Canadian prime ministers that has stood empty after years of disrepair.
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Rockstar May Be Reluctant to Share Grand Theft Auto VI Details, But Brazilian Retailer Spills Detailed Gameplay Feature List
A Brazilian retailer has published a detailed list of Grand Theft Auto VI features: dynamic NPCs, weather, PS5 Pro optimization and much more
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Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API
Regular users could get caught by SmartThings’ new $4.99 monthly charge for individual developers.
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videogameschronicle.com
Amazon GTA 6 listing mentions unannounced features including ‘Larger map’ and ‘NPC routines’ | VGC
New Grand Theft Auto 6 details are potentially leaked by an Amazon Brazil product description…