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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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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.
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ign.com
Monster Fantasy Combines the Thrill of Monster Hunter with the Cosy Chill of Animal Crossing
We got hands-on with a very early build of Monster Fantasy, a hybrid adventure that gives players the flexibility to choose whether they want to seek the thrilling challenge of big game beast-hunting or the laid back chilling of just catching bugs and good vibes with their fellow villagers.
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nintendolife.com
Tekken Is Coming To Switch 2, But Not The One You Think
Kazu-ya gettin' it?
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9to5google.com
Galaxy Z Fold 8 wallpapers leak, and I hope the phone's colors look half as good
A new leak has revealed the alleged wallpapers Samsung is bringing to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with everything lining...
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bbc.com
Microsoft's claims over its quantum chip questioned in Nature article
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
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Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use
Gemini in Chrome now lets you focus a prompt with a new "Select from screen" tool, while developers can tap into 3.5 Flash computer use...
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Chrome Autofill rolling out deeper Google Wallet integration
Google is introducing deeper integration between Google Wallet and Chrome Autofill to further streamline the experience of filling out...
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notebookcheck.net
Microsoft releases new 13-inch laptop globally with cheaper starting price
Microsoft has released a new version of its Surface Laptop 13-inch. Sold globally, the updated Surface Laptop 13-inch is much cheaper than Microsoft's existing models. Sadly, the device achieves a $200 saving by returning to 8 GB of RAM.
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theverge.com
The best Prime Day deals on LG, Samsung, and more 4K TVs
With the quality of TVs from each year getting so close, it’s a better idea to save big on last year’s models.
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GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
Your GTA VI box will have a download code, but not a disc.
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zdnet.com
These are the 20+ best Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy for myself
Prime Day 2026 has officially started. Save hundreds right now on smartphones, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26.
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rockstarintel.com
New GTA 6 Gameplay Footage Shows Incredible Vice City Beach Details - RockstarINTEL
Rockstar Games have just released a new look at GTA 6. Alongside the GTA 6 pre-order info such as price, 60+ screenshots and more, Rockstar Games have provided fans with another of snippet of in-game footage. This is the second piece of new gameplay seen since Trailer 2 last May with the last one coming a week ago.
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news.xbox.com
Available for XBOX Insiders: Updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, and Wishlists - XBOX Wire
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nsf.gov
NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition
The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected five new teams to design experimental quantum technologies, from networks that can ferry fragile quantum information across long distances to sensors…
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npr.org
Star Fox Review: Can't quite teach an old Fox new tricks
The Switch 2 Star Fox remake comes with high-effort visuals and a fun battle mode, but its campaign feels stuck in the past.
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macrumors.com
Apple Releases Updated AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5304b. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.
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thurrott.com
Microsoft Releases Optional June Updates for Windows 11
The optional June update for Windows 11 introduces a new Screen tint accessibility feature, and it also brings several changes to make Widgets less distracting.
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techcrunch.com
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators | TechCrunch
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently launched AI creator assistant built into it.
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windowscentral.com
Microsoft quietly launches 8GB RAM models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to combat skyrocketing prices
Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch have been updated with new 8GB RAM configurations that bring prices back down to earth.
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eurogamer.net
Squawkabilly colors and how to get Squawkabilly in Pokémon Go
How to catch Squawkabilly in Pokémon Go, along with every region each Squawkabilly color appears in.
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The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire
To be fair, the bar for AI consumer health is in hell.
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forbes.com
‘Marathon’ Is Running Out Of Casual Player Onboarding Cards To Play
Marathon badly needs to bring more new players in, but it has already tried a number of things that haven't worked, or made the game worse.
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Pixel users on Android 17 report yet another weird touchscreen bug
Android 17 touch recognition issues persist, as Pixel users report another bug affecting touchscreen input while a video is playing....
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Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and specs are here — I hope you have SSD space
Xbox and Halo have revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and for the most part, they're not too bad.
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gizmodo.com
Frustrated Microsoft Researcher Uses Goats in 'Age of Empires II' to Demo the Absurdity of LLMs
Would you view a GoatGPT response differently to ChatGPT? Even if they worked the exact same way?
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androidauthority.com
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 is out now for your Pixel phone to test
We only just got Android 17 stable, but testers are already getting a preview of Android's latest additions with QPR1 Beta 5.
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aftermath.site
Konami Suing Over Massive Metal Gear Solid 2 Source Code Leak
Konami wants to find out who leaked its source code
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petapixel.com
Adobe's AI Assistant Wants to Give Photographers More Time for Actual Creative Tasks
Adobe wants its creative agent AI to make editing easier and less tedious.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets a couple of unique colors as more details leak
It will be interesting to see what Samsung plans to offer to differentiate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy...
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'First iteration of the Cradle Evolution system' — Bungie Confirms Start Date for Season 3 and 'Experimental' Vault Breaker PvE Mode
Marathon has set a release date for its upcoming PvE mode, Vault Breaker, as well as the start of Season 3.
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Samsung teases twice-as-fast UFS 5.0 storage for future 'flagship smartphones'
Samsung has announced a new UFS 5.0 storage solution that’s twice as fast as existing options, and coming to future...
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9to5mac.com
iPhone 18 Pro: Three new features that already have me excited - 9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro is still a few months away, but out of the rumored new features so far, there are three upgrades I’m especially excited about.
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insider-gaming.com
MIO: Memories In Orbit Developer Douze Dixièmes Shutting Down
It's been reported that MIO: Memories in Orbit developer Douze Dixièmes is shutting down after regaining its independence.
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theguardian.com
Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says
Review shows majority of procedures offered alongside standard IVF not backed by reliable evidence
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electrek.co
Hyundai has a few tricks up its sleeve for its next 'N' EVs
While everyone is copying Hyundai’s virtual gear shift, introduced in the IONIQ 5 N, the company is already working on...
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gematsu.com
Monster Fantasy announced for PC – action RPG with cozy life simulation elements
Chengdu-based developer Jotoyo has announced Monster Fantasy, an action RPG with cozy life simulation elements coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced. A Kickstarter campaign will …
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A new study attempts to prove gamers aren't sold on AI, but I didn't think the effects were this significant
A new study from Game Oracle demonstrates the negative effects the use of AI can have on sales (and reputation). There's a lot to unpack here, but the main message is resounding: we're not yet ready for the future of gaming.
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pcworld.com
Microsoft is now force-upgrading all Windows 11 home PCs to 25H2
Windows 11 25H2 is now a mandatory upgrade for home users. Here's why Microsoft is pushing it ahead of 26H2.
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9to5toys.com
Anker 2026 Prime Day sale kicks off with up to 50% off Nano chargers, Qi2.2 stands, power banks, and more from just $16
As part of the ongoing Prime Day sale, Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering notable discounts across a wide range...
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gematsu.com
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free character updates Classic Sonic, Axel, and Amigo announced
SEGA has announced new playable characters coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from today until September, including Classic Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog, Axel from the Crazy Taxi series, and Amig…
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engadget.com
Don't let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer - Engadget
Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan.
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Prime Day has some solid deals on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox games
Save on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox games.
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All the best Prime Day deals: Pixel 10, Galaxy gear, tech accessories, more [Updated]
The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is now flying with a countless number of price drops across just about every product category.
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hodinkee.com
Introducing: Grand Seiko Updates The Core Evolution 9 Collection With Tapered Bracelets And Micro-Adjustment Clasps (Live Pics)
A whopping nine new references with both major and subtle tweaks.
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news.blizzard.com
Hunt the Death Cult in Season of Death Awakening
Seek out new threats from the Death Cults, dominate the Tower and Leaderboards, and enjoy a free Warlock Trial in Season of Death Awakening.
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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR Glasses Produce a Massive Virtual Screen for Your Switch 2 or Steam Deck at a Prime Day Disccount
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upgradedpoints.com
Act Fast: Get an Oura Ring for $44 With the Amex Platinum Card
We haven't seen a deal this good for the Oura Ring since Black Friday. Act quickly to snag yours for just $44 with the Amex Platinum card.
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My go-to Kindle is back at its best price yet for Prime Day
The Kindle with wireless charging’s on sale too.
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nintendolife.com
Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch
Including a "Modern" and "Classic" collection
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gamesindustry.biz
"This is going to be a niche device" – Analysts react to the $1,000+ Steam Machine price reveal
Mat Piscatella, Joost van Dreunen, Manu Rosier, and Piers Harding-Rolls offer their thoughts on the price implications for Project Helix and PS6