Top News – Tech
Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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apnews.com
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him.
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mashable.com
Prime Day is here: We found 100+ deals from Apple, Lego, Sony, and more
Kindle e-readers, Apple Watches, and portable power stations are all highlights as we wrap day two of the Amazon sale.
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bbc.com
Why the tech industry wants to take away your screen
Some tech leaders have a vision for a world where you spend a lot less time looking at your phone. Is it the solution to screen time, or just a new dystopia?
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mashable.com
Best Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $970 on MacBooks, Windows PCs
Laptops are very expensive these days. These discounts help.
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9to5mac.com
Apple tells Siri AI to clearly refuse requests to summarize URLs - 9to5Mac
A new rule added to Siri AI’s system prompt in iOS 27 beta 2 changes how it should handle requests involving extracting or summarizing content behind a URL.
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timeextension.com
"We Listened" - Commodore Reduces The Price Of Its Forthcoming Callback 8020 'Dumbphone'
"Many of you told us you wanted a more accessible entry point"
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zmescience.com
Your Old Phones Are Probably Sitting in a Drawer and Researchers Say That Is a Bigger Problem Than You Think
People don’t usually plan to hold onto their old devices, but that’s what many end up doing. Better information about recycling and reselling options could change that.
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cnet.com
Running Low on Storage? Then You Won't Want to Miss These 20+ Prime Day SSD Deals
Score massive savings on internal and external drives for gamers, video editors or anyone else who needs some extra gigabytes.
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ign.com
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Preorder Details Confirm Major New Gameplay Features, Giving Players A First Look At Safehouses And Custom Vehicles
The latest GTA 6 Ultimate Edition news reveals plenty of fresh gameplay details, including fishing, fencing, fixing up classic cars and much more.
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gonintendo.com
Updated Pokémon GO PvP battle system rolling out today
No sense in fighting it
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9to5google.com
GM just 'unlocked' over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles
GM says that its Google built-in vehicles are picking up support for over 200 more Android Automotive apps, including the...
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macrumors.com
Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Set for Production in July Despite Hinge Issues
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone "Ultra" is expected to begin mass production at the end of July, according to a new report by The Elec. Although some recent reports suggested the book-style device could be delayed due to hinge-related issues, the Korean outlet's sources indicate that Apple is still targeting a September launch as planned.
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dualshockers.com
Deltarune Chapter 5 Worldwide Unlock Times
Deltarune Chapter 5 launches on June 24, 2026, with the game unlocking globally at the same time for everyone who has already purchased it.
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pbs.org
Another top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth
The Army confirmed that one of its most prominent generals would soon be retiring, ending his career and leaving his current job long before expected. It is the latest example of senior officers leaving the military early, or being fired, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jim McPherson, the Under Secretary of the Army during the first Trump administration.
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tomshardware.com
13 brilliant tech bargains under $13 to upgrade your setup — lock down the best cheap PC gadgets and accessories with Prime Day discounts
Grab a bargain on this kit for your home or office
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nintendoeverything.com
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 voice actors revealed, including Fox, Falco, Peppy, Slippy, and more
The full Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 cast has now been revealed, and here are the new voices for Fox, Falco, Peppy, Slippy, and more.
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theverge.com
Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory
The 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $849, while the 13-inch Surface Laptop costs $949 and up. Both start with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB.
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Google is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments
The new rules are (almost) here.
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Stealth bomber flyovers, military bands and a presidential speech: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally
The rally is designed to kick off weeks of celebrations about the founding of America, but critics say he's turning it into a partisan event to try to boost his ratings — and those of his party — ahead of November congressional elections.
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kotaku.com
Uh, Rockstar, Please Fix This Massive GTA 6 Lore Mistake
Here's 400 words or so about two revolvers featured in a single marketing image
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theregister.com
Boffin claims Microsoft's supposed quantum leap does not compute due to 'basic Python errors'
Nature paper argues researchers cherry-picked data. Redmond insists its work is sound
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asia.nikkei.com
Sonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business, 35 years since debut
Sega Sammy triples intellectual property revenue thanks to Sonic movies
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M5 MacBook Air Gets a Major Price Cut for Prime Day Shoppers
Amazon is taking $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air for Prime Day, including a match of the all-time low price on the 16GB/1TB 15-inch MacBook Air. This model is on sale for $1,349.00 in Starlight and Midnight, down from $1,499.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. 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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wired.com
The 9 Best Board Game Deals of Prime Day—I've Played Them All With My Family
Looking for family fun this summer? You need these WIRED-recommended Prime Day board game deals.
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Fortnite Begins Reselling Old Battle Pass Skins in Next Update
Fortnite will begin reselling content from old battle passes as part of its next update.
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gematsu.com
BlazBlue: Central Fiction new DLC character announced for PS4, PC
Arc System Works will release a new downloadable content character for the PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam) versions of BlazBlue: Central Fiction, the company announced. The specific character will be …
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videogameschronicle.com
PS5 ‘shovelware’ studio says all its games are being removed due to Sony’s ‘stricter guidelines’ | VGC
Afil Games has more than 140 games on the PlayStation Store…
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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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Prime Day 2026: Top Savings on Anker, Beats, TVs, and More Accessories
Earlier this week we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Day, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. 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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GTA 6 Fans Spot Tommy Vercetti Easter Egg Over a Year After Trailer 2's Release
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have spotted a cheeky nod to Vice City protagonist Tommy Vercetti in the game's second trailer.
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nintendoeverything.com
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 1.4.1 update out now, patch notes - new content, improvements, changes, more
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds gets a big version 1.4.1 update on all platforms, and here are the official patch notes.
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wallpaper.com
Morgan teams up with Pininfarina to take the handcrafted sports car to new heights
The Morgan Midsummer Coupé is an exceptional special project, a run of nine unique customer cars that’ll take this venerable manufacturer to new levels of bespoke creativity
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Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Lose Almost $1,300 in Value in First Year, Study Suggests
A new resale value study suggests that a $2,000 foldable iPhone could lose as much as $1,292 of its value within its first 12 months on the market, based on current foldable depreciation trends. The estimate comes from SellCell, which analyzed the 12-month resale performance of flagship smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus.
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techcrunch.com
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch | TechCrunch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
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I’m a Deals Expert, and These Are My 35 Top Picks for the Best Amazon Prime Day Gaming Discounts That Are Actually Worth Your Time and Money
There's a surprisingly healthy amount of video game deals up for grabs in the 2026 Prime Day sales, including some killer discounts for PS5, Switch, and even Xbox owners. (I promise I haven't forgotten you.)
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digitalfoundry.net
Preview: Star Wars: Galactic Racer's physics-based destructive tech and high-speed DNA shows promise
Now this is podracing!
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riotgames.com
Incoming: Vanguard On-Demand
Changes are coming soon to a taskbar near you
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notebookcheck.net
Microsoft releases smaller Surface Pro with cheaper price and 90 Hz display
Microsoft has released a new Surface Pro 2-in-1. Smaller than the new Surface Pro 12 that features a 13-inch display, the updated Surface Pro 12-inch features a 90 Hz display and a Snapdragon X Plus chipset, but only 8 GB of RAM.
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pushsquare.com
Tekken Is Coming to PS5 Tomorrow with New Modes, Settings, and Rewind
An Arcade Archives revival
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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Review So Far - IGN
Seven years later, the counterplay of the Triangle System is still just as satisfying.
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playstationlifestyle.net
Sony Quietly Makes PS Store Change We've All Been Begging For - PlayStation LifeStyle
It's only taken what feels like eons for Sony to finally make a PS Store change that PS5, PS4 players have been begging for.
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maxroll.gg
KR Balance Patch - June 2026 - Lost Ark Maxroll.gg
This article goes over the Korean June 2026 Balance Patch, including numerical changes to many classes and some reworks!
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warhammer-community.com
Enter the Zone Mortalis with new Age of Darkness rules
Head into close confines in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy.
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forbes.com
‘Marathon’ Is Getting A Separate PvE Mode: An FPS Roguelike
Marathon is going to get a full PvE mode next month complete with its own progression and upgrading systems, leaving the core game behind for the experiment.
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The Steam Machine is the most ambitious game console I’ve ever played
$1,049 buys PS5 performance in a couch-friendly desktop.
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kotaku.com
Overwatch Fans Revolt Over New Skins That Cost Too Damn Much
The new ‘Ultra’ skins include visual and audio effects, but is that enough?
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Xteink’s tiny e-readers are 20 percent off for Prime Day
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are now cheaper on Amazon.
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Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
You’ll be able to turn on Vanguard just while you’re playing.
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nintendolife.com
Sonic Returns To His Roots With New Sega Genesis Cartridges
Gotta go back
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mashable.com
Best Prime Day Pokémon deals 2026: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box on sale
TCGplayer and Walmart are competing for the best deals.