Top News – Tech
Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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theverge.com
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…
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macrumors.com
Report: iPad Mini OLED Panel Mass Production Has Begun
OLED panel mass production has reportedly begun for several upcoming Apple products, including the long-rumored OLED iPad mini and OLED MacBook Pro. According to a Korean-language ETNews report, Samsung Display started mass production of OLED panels for Apple's first OLED iPad mini this month. The report adds that production of OLED panels for the MacBook Pro is scheduled to begin in July, coinciding with the startup of Samsung's new 8.6-generation OLED production line.
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Apple’s most powerful Macs might be waiting until 2027 for big processor upgrades
The upcoming M6 chip update will reportedly only get a base model.
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mashable.com
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra probably won't be late after all
A new report says everything is on track for a September release.
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cyclingnews.com
The Garmin Epix Pro 2 has $500 off in one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals we've seen
The Garmin Epix Pro with 50% off is at an incredible Prime Day price, making one of the best bike watches on the market a bargain buy
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nintendoeverything.com
Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here's the full list of deals
Nintendo just kicked off a 2026 Summer sale for Switch 2 and Switch, and here are all of the discounts that are now live.
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playstationlifestyle.net
PlayStation Removing Purchased Content From Your Library Again - PlayStation LifeStyle
Sony Interactive Entertainment is conducting another round of purchased content removal from the PlayStation library.
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With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time
Vice City ain’t cheap.
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pushsquare.com
Price Hiked PS5 Endures Sony's Worst May in Over 25 Years
A worrying month
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engadget.com
Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7 - Engadget
Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.
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wccftech.com
Apple’s Sold On The Foldable Smartphone Future As The Second-Generation iPhone Fold Enters Development With One Key Difference
A rumor claims that Apple is invested in the foldable smartphone future, as a tipster states that the iPhone Fold 2 is under development
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gamesindustry.biz
Circana: Nintendo Switch 2 helped US physical game spending increase year-on-year for first time since 2009
Senior director Mat Piscatella emphasises that this is likely a "temporary blip" for boxed sales
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9to5google.com
Samsung Galaxy A27 launches in July for $349 with six years of Android OS updates
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A27, its latest budget phone that will sell for $349 and offer up to six...
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usatoday.com
Seniors risk outliving their retirement savings in these states
A new report lists 41 states where seniors are likely to outlive their retirement savings.
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cnbc.com
Jeremy Grantham says this is 'the most expensive market in 'American history'
Jeremy Grantham says soaring valuations around AI makes the U.S. stock market historically expensive.
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mashable.com
Ed Norton attended the World Cup and everyone made the same 'Fight Club' joke
It had to be said, didn't it?
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nintendoeverything.com
Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
Following the latest U.S. sales report from Circana, we have information about the first full-year sales of Nintendo Switch 2. The console ended its first twelve months at 5.9 million units sold. According to Circana, it’s the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. with tracked history dating back to 1995. The only other platform to outdo it was...
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cined.com
Leica SL3-P Lab Test - Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude | CineD
Leica SL3-P Lab Test - Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude. The new Leica SL3-P has arrived in our CineD headquarters.
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lifehacker.com
The Best Prime Day Deals on Video Games, Controllers, and Peripherals
These are the best gaming deals for Prime Day: Save on top video games like Elden Ring, plus premium controllers, gaming mice, and essential peripherals.
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polygon.com
Yearslong Resident Evil mystery solved: Kyle MacLachlan revealed to be Jill Valentine's 'boyfriend'
Twin Peaks star has ties to STARS
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nintendolife.com
Review: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - Fans Deserve Better Than This
Blue blur, indeed
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pokemongo.com
Complete Timed Research to encounter Rayquaza and more! — Pokémon GO
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theguardian.com
Trump finds partner in supreme court in his war against immigration
Recent rulings have bolstered president’s pitiless campaign against people of colour fleeing violence and disaster
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cbsnews.com
Venezuela earthquake death toll doubles amid misery, desperation and a race to find survivors
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
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androidcentral.com
If I were traveling, Anker is the only company I would trust with my life to keep my tech fully charged at all times — and 11 of its best items are on sale right now
Get these Anker products to keep your gear always charged!
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hodinkee.com
Introducing: Breguet Celebrates the 225th Anniversary of the Tourbillon with Four New Releases, And the Return of a Collector Favorite (Live Pics)
A revived and revised version of the Roth-designed caliber 558.1 movement (significantly improved) headlines four watches to celebrate the patent date of one of Abraham-Louis Breguet's most notable achievements.
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tech.yahoo.com
Prime Day deals end tonight: Live updates on the best tech sales from Apple, Sony, Bose, Anker and others
Prime Day is almost over, but you can still save on a bunch of our favorite tech from headphones to TVs to iPhone accessories and more.
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frequentmiler.com
Oura Ring 4 sale: Get for $44.30 net cost after $200 credit (& before tax)
Oura is giving up to 44% off the Oura Ring 4 which reduces the price to $244.30. The Amex Platinum card has a $200 Oura credit.
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engadget.com
Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders - Engadget
A refreshing direction for a price change.
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Trump Mobile will take your $499 right now
The T1 Phone no longer requires a $100 deposit.
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mashable.com
Best Samsung Prime Day deals: Shop record-low prices on phones, monitors, TVs, and more
Shop record-low prices before the sale ends.
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Google Home finally has a plan to fix Nest Cam 'Familiar Faces' – I hope it works
I’m a Nest Cam user every single day, and I mostly enjoy the product. But “Familar Faces” has been a...
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9to5mac.com
Apple has new ‘iRing’ wearable product in the works, says leaker - 9to5Mac
Leaker Kosutami says an Apple ‘iRing’ is now in development to compete with other health trackers like Oura’s smart ring.
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mashable.com
Steam Summer Sale 2026 arrives: 10 hot video game deals
Do you like Star Wars? We have good news.
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YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok
Where have we seen these features before?
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Wish Professor Willow a very happy birthday with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu! — Pokémon GO
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kotaku.com
40+ Steam Summer Sale Games That Are Just $10 Or Less
You can get Dead Island 2, Devil May Cry 5, The Witcher 3, and Ghostwire Tokyo for just $20 right now on Steam
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androidauthority.com
The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 are almost 10 years old, but just got a surprise update
The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 haven't received an update in more than three years, but Samsung has just surprised us.
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cnet.com
Best 150 Prime Day Deals Under $50 on Ninja, Anker and Samsung
Don't let the price tags fool you. These are some of the best value deals you can grab on the last day of the sale.
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gameinformer.com
Everything Announced At The 2026 Capcom Spotlight
Here's a quick recap of the 30-minute broadcast.
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forbes.com
Following Apple, Microsoft Dramatically Hikes Xbox Prices, Again
Just hours after Apple increased its hardware prices across the board, Microsoft is doing the same with its Xbox consoles. For the third time.
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Nothing Phone (4b) design goes official with unibody & Glyph Bar, not coming to the US
Ahead of its July 7 launch date, Nothing has confirmed that Phone (4b) won't launch in the US while also showing off the new design.
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M5 Ultra Mac Studio Could Launch in 2026 With Up to 768GB of RAM
Despite price increases across the Mac line, Apple is still planning to release a new Mac Studio as soon as this year, reports Bloomberg. Apple plans to introduce a new M5 Ultra chip as the final option in the M5 family before it transitions to the M6, M7, M7 Pro, and M7 Max. The M5 Ultra will come in a new version of the Mac Studio, which hasn't been updated since March 2025.
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engadget.com
Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea? - Engadget
No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.
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foxnews.com
Blue state leaders erupt after Supreme Court’s decision ending TPS protections for Haitians, Syrians
Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of Trump administration in two key immigration cases on Temporary Protected Status and asylum, drawing opposition from blue state Democrats.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Scott Pelley, Fired ‘60 Minutes’ Star, Signs With CAA
The talent agency will rep the journalist in all areas as he looks for life after CBS News, where he worked for 37 years.
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2027 Macs to Get AI-Focused M7 Chips as Apple Skips High-End M6
Apple is changing its Apple silicon launch timeline to speed up the debut of chips designed for artificial intelligence workloads, reports Bloomberg. Apple plans to release an M6 chip for entry-level Macs as soon as this year, but it has canceled plans for higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Instead, Apple's next Pro and Max chips will be part of its M7 chip lineup, with the first M7 chips launching in 2027. An M5 Ultra chip could also come as soon as this year.
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Samsung’s new budget phone costs $50 more despite downgrades
The Galaxy A27 has a new chip, but worse waterproofing and lower resolution cameras than its predecessor.
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Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
A whole half of your screen will be dedicated to touch controls.