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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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blog.playstation.com
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: New outfits and Challenge Mode added in free update today
Aspyr adds new outfits, 15 Trophies, and Challenge Mode to the original trilogy.
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cnet.com
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
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wccftech.com
Project Helix, PlayStation 6, and the PlayStation Handheld Are Still Targeting a Holiday 2027 Release Window - Rumor
PlayStation 6, the rumoured PlayStation Handheld device, and Xbox's Project Helix are still targeting a 2027 release, claims leaker.
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blogs.windows.com
GDC 2026: Announcing new tools and platform updates for Windows PC game developers
Our focus is clear: making Windows 11 the best place for game developers to create, experiment, ship and scale. Windows is an open, flexible platform that supports choice across engines, tools, hardware and distribution models. That commitment is roo
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apple.com
Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows
Apple today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world’s most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro.
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engadget.com
Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far
Valve's revival of the Steam Machine is launching in 2026, but there are still unanswered questions about how the console-like PC works and how much it'll cost.
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creativebloq.com
The retro tech inspiring Nothing’s "disruptive" smartphones, from Game Boys to ZX Spectrum cassettes
Most smartphones look identical, but Nothing’s designers are trying to fix that.
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macrumors.com
Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans
Apple today announced that it will celebrate the company's 50th anniversary over the coming weeks, but it has yet to reveal any specific plans. Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, so the company will turn 50 on April 1, 2026.
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techcrunch.com
WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net | TechCrunch
WordPress’s new browser-based service lets users create private sites without hosting or signing up, turning the platform into a personal workspace for writing, research, and AI tools.
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polygon.com
The best game we saw at GDC 2026 was this gorgeous Metroidvania about cool swords
At Fate's End has the juice
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rockstarintel.com
New GTA Online Event Week: Showcase Special (March 12th-18th) - RockstarINTEL
It's another GTA Online Weekly Update and this is a big week! There is new content for St. Patrick's Day plus a special showcase event! Check out everything happening in GTA Online during this Event Week which will run from March 12th through 18th.
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eurogamer.net
Video game PEGI age-ratings are changing in Europe and it's probably not good news for EA Sports FC
Loot boxes and in-game purchases targeted.
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9to5google.com
Google Messages starts rolling out Trash folder
Google Messages is getting a nice quality-of-life update with a simple Trash folder. At the moment, chats are...
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rtings.com
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG Review
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG is a 27-inch, 1440p OLED gaming monitor with a 280Hz refresh rate. It's an updated model of the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, ...
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theatlantic.com
My Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler
Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.
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newscientist.com
Start-up is building the first data centre to use human brain cells
Cortical Labs is building two data centres that will house its neuron-filled chips. The technology is still in the very early stages of development
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Galaxy S26 switching to 'Hey Perplexity' wake word for its third AI assistant
Samsung announced previously that the Galaxy S26 series would support a “Hey Plex” wake word for the Perplexity app, but...
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theringer.com
Who (or What) Killed ‘Highguard,’ Gaming’s Latest Live-Service Flop?
And can the industry learn any lessons from its high-profile failure?
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interestingengineering.com
New tiny photonic lantern combines 222 laser modes into one fiber
Engineers demonstrated a new photonic lantern capable of multiplexing 7, 19, and 37 VCSEL lasers into a single multimode fiber.
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engadget.com
I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all
Microsoft is no longer promoting Xbox by telling people what an Xbox is.
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purexbox.com
Xbox Says Backwards Compatibility Program Will Be Revived For 25th Anniversary
But we're not sure what's being released
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theguardian.com
Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times
A lot is riding on the success of the latest multiplayer online shooter from Halo creator Bungie, a DayGlo spectacular that whisks players to a far-off planet mired in an endless battle for resources
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venturebeat.com
Perplexity takes its ‘Computer’ AI agent into the enterprise, taking aim at Microsoft and Salesforce
Perplexity announced Computer for Enterprise at its Ask 2026 developer conference, launching a multi-model AI agent with Slack integration, Snowflake connectors, and 20 orchestrated AI models to compete directly with Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce in the $139 billion agentic AI market.
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techpowerup.com
ASUS ROG Announces New Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2, XG27ACDMS, and XG27AQDMES Monitors
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 (XG27AQDMGR), XG27ACDMS, and XG27AQDMES monitors, the latest additions to the Strix OLED range. As the undisputed No.1 OLED monitor brand, ROG continues to lead the market by making premium panel technologies more accessible...
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Former Overwatch Lead claims he was given a horrid ultimatum: meet revenue goals or 1,000 developers would lose jobs
In at interview with Lex Fridman, former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan claims he was told to hit revenue targets or 1,000 developers would lose their jobs.
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gamingbible.com
PlayStation Plus Announces 9 New Free Games For March
Sink your teeth into these later this month.
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polygon.com
Valve argues loot boxes are like baseball cards and Labubus in response to NY loot box lawsuit
New York's attorney general sued Valve last month over its loot boxes, which the lawsuit calls 'quintessential gambling'
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japantimes.co.jp
‘Stealth hit’ Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Early success for Pokemon Pokopia, released on March 5 to rave reviews and reports of store sellouts around the world, has relieved investors.
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nintendolife.com
Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard
"I literally thought I'd retire from the place"
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gematsu.com
Pokemon Pokopia sales top 2.2 million in four days
Total sales for Pokemon Pokopia surpassed 2.2 million units in its first four days of release, The Pokemon Company announced. One million units were sold in Japan alone.
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apnews.com
Brent crude oil briefly tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, has topped $100 a barrel again, jolting markets just days after it spiked near $120.
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Photoshop's AI assistant is now live
But is it genuinely helpful?
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whathifi.com
Hurry! Grab these Sennheiser headphones for their lowest-ever price
The Momentum 4 Wireless for just £161, if you're quick
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Apple iPad Air M4 review: still the premium tablet to beat
Faster laptop-level power, rapid wifi and 5G, plus much-improved multitasking make the middle iPad highly capable beyond just watching TV
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securityaffairs.com
Hewlett Packard Enterprise fixes critical authentication bypass in Aruba AOS-CX
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) fixed several flaws in Aruba AOS-CX, including a critical bug that lets attackers reset admin passwords.
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M5 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2026): Go Big or Go Neo
No longer Apple's MacBook entry point, the 13-inch Air is now a bit of a question mark for students, while the rest of us are probably better off with the larger Air.
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nintendolife.com
Review: Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Zelda Meets Twin-Stick Shooter Make A Lovely Pairing
Ganon fire
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bgr.com
5 Clever Ways To Use AirTags - BGR
Here are some clever ways an AirTag can help you, by simplifying your life or saving you money.
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nintendolife.com
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days
The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start
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kotaku.com
Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Explains Why He Left Blizzard
He says the pressure kept ratcheting up to deliver more and more profits
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The Galaxy S26 series is now officially on sale, and the trade-in values have plummeted
You’ve had two weeks to pre-order Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup, but if you missed your chance, you might’ve also...
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thequantuminsider.com
A Laser on a Chip Can Sketch The Mona Lisa -- And Could Power Future LiDAR And Quantum Devices
Researchers developed a tiny photonic device called a “ski-jump” that can project laser beams directly from a chip into free space.
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pushsquare.com
PS5's Helldivers 2 Goes Full WW1 in Upcoming Entrenched Division Warbond
Flamin' 'eck
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9to5mac.com
Perplexity's Personal Computer is a cloud-based AI agent running on Mac mini - 9to5Mac
Apple’s Mac mini is back in the AI headlines. Last month, Perplexity released its own version of the OpenClaw “personal...
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ft.com
Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce to adapt to AI threat
Australia’s largest listed technology company is latest to axe roles
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missionlocal.org
S.F. judge releases man ‘violently assaulted’ by Mayor Lurie's security in street fight
Tony Phillips was charged with assault on a San Francisco police officer. The judge says he’s the one who was assaulted.
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gtplanet.net
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.68 Arrives March 12: Three New Cars and Four New Events
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEgzXR3RzDY Following a surprise teaser over the weekend we've now got a confirmed date for the next Gran Turismo 7 game update -- Thursday March 12 -- along some more information about its contents. The timing is a little unusual, with the final Thursday of a
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sports.yahoo.com
World Baseball Classic: United States sneaks into quarterfinals with Italy's dominant win over Mexico
The United States will reach the knockout stage after all.
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nypost.com
CA gov. candidate Eric Swalwell rents a room in a family of three’s home to claim he lives in California: report
Swalwell rents a room—not an apartment or home— in a small town near Bay Area. The home is occupied by a family of three.
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foxnews.com
Six reported Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio within four days spark cryptid 'flap' speculation
Six reported Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio spark cryptid buzz. Alleged encounters near Mantua and Garrettsville were described as possible "flap" event.