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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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techcrunch.com
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups.
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mashable.com
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: This is too much phone
This might be the year I switch to Android.
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theverge.com
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
Apple’s rumored foldable could cost around $2,000.
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ign.com
Mario is Finally Getting a LEGO Minifigure, Launching in Sets From 2027 - IGN
LEGO is finally answering fan prayers by introducing a proper minifigure for Nintendo's mascot, Mario.
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Tembo is a playful drum machine that thinks it’s a checkerboard
Checkers or Go?
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nypost.com
Exclusive | Health trackers aren’t doctors — but here’s how they’re saving people’s lives
There have been multiple accounts of people getting diagnoses for lymphoma — as well as conditions like lupus and AFib — after wearable metrics convinced them to see a doctor.
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eurogamer.net
Pokémon Pokopia is such a "viral hit" that it's making Nintendo's share price surge (after months of going down)
Pokémon Pokopia is huge and a viral hit already. Moreover, it's boosted Nintendo's share price and Switch 2 sales following a few slower months.
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engadget.com
Looking Glass' Musubi showcases its holographic display in a consumer-friendly package
Looking Glass has announced Musubi, a 7-inch version of its holographic display that's available for $149.
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androidpolice.com
This Garmin smartwatch is often overlooked, but not at its current discounted price
If you've been thinking about something new, this may be it
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thehackernews.com
KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices to Power Stealth Proxy Botnet
KadNap botnet infects 14,000+ routers using DHT-based P2P control while ClipXDaemon hijacks crypto wallets on Linux X11.
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androidauthority.com
Google Messages may soon gain a new shield against SMS blasters
Google Messages is testing a new feature to defend against SMS blasters, helping protect users against phishing scams. Check it out!
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nbcsports.com
Report: Colts, Daniel Jones optimistic about getting a deal done today
Jones and the Colts are making progress toward a two-year contract.
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nbcsports.com
Colts, Daniel Jones do a two-year deal
Jones gets a base package of $88 million over two years, with $50 million paid out in 2026.
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Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026
A revised blog post is firm: the hardware is coming “this year.”
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theringer.com
What the Hell Happened With Maxx Crosby and the Ravens? An FAQ.
Crosby was heading to Baltimore until the Ravens backed out of the trade. How did this mess happen?
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newrepublic.com
Democrats Score Stunning Victory in District Trump Won Easily in 2024
Republicans should consider this a major warning sign.
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Grammarly will keep using authors’ identities without permission unless they opt out
expertoptout@superhuman.com.
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Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice | TechCrunch
Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user's voice.
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engadget.com
Rabbit's Cyberdeck is a modern take on a netbook
Rabbit gave Engadget an exclusive first look at the upcoming PC.
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Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC
Not just handhelds.
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engadget.com
Wordle’s creator is back with a new game, and it’s a real chin scratcher
Parseword is based on the logic of cryptic crosswords.
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npr.org
No Nobles Day: Britain's Parliament boots its last hereditary Lords after 700 years
Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to "an archaic and undemocratic principle." The removed aristocrats are 92 of the House of Lords' 800 members.
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bleacherreport.com
New Trade Landing Spots for Raiders' Maxx Crosby After Ravens Deal Falls Through
The NFL world was rocked on Tuesday night when it was reported that the Baltimore Ravens cancelled their impending trade for Las Vegas Raiders' superstar Maxx Crosby.
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socialmediatoday.com
LinkedIn is a leading source for AI answers
Two news studies identified the professional social network as a key resource across multiple AI chatbots.
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uk.finance.yahoo.com
IEA tackles Iran war oil price spikes with record stocks release plan, markets not convinced
PARIS/LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to rein in crude prices that have soared due to supply shocks from the U. The IEA said the release had been backed unanimously by 32 member countries, the sixth such move it has made since its creation in the 1970s.
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Highguard technical artist returns to social media, apologises for his "misdirected" anger about the game's troubled launch
Highguard technical artist Josh Sobel has returned to X/Twitter to apologize for an outburst in February following the game's troubled launch.
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warontherocks.com
We Were Right About Havana Syndrome
In late 2017, while traveling to Moscow on official duty, I experienced a sudden, debilitating health incident. After a long and arduous battle with the
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80.lv
Sandfall Reveals at GDC That Clair Obscur Was Built Using Blueprints
The developers shared their approach at the GDC talk.
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macrumors.com
Apple's Low-Cost iPhone 17e is Faster Than the Low-Cost MacBook Neo
Apple is set to launch two new low-cost devices tomorrow, the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo. Both devices use A-series chips, which have historically been limited to the iPhone and iPad. The MacBook Neo has Apple's A18 Pro chip inside, which was first used in the iPhone 16 Pro models, while the iPhone 17e has a newer A19 chip. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the newer chip, Apple's $599 iPhone outperforms the CPU in its $599 Mac.
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9to5mac.com
'World’s most advanced flight simulator' will soon work with Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac
When Apple releases visionOS 26.4, Apple Vision Pro will be able to display the “world’s most advanced flight simulator” for...
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fortune.com
Retirees wait for the day they can sell their homes and cash in—but there's a secret Medicare 'trap' that could stop them in their tracks | Fortune
Selling your home near retirement age can trigger a Medicare premium surcharge that costs thousands a year—and most retirees don't find out until the bill arrives.
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videogameschronicle.com
Six of March’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles have leaked, including Madden NFL 26 and Persona 5 Royal | VGC
Tekken Dark Resurrection will also be added to the Classics Catalog…
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engadget.com
GeForce Now adds GOG syncing and 90fps game streaming in VR headsets
NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming platform has added a few minor but useful updates, especially for GOG and VR headset users.
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androidauthority.com
Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster
Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.
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gizmodo.com
The Creator of Wordle Just Came Out With a New Game, and It's Hard
Parseword is the latest game from Wordle creator Josh Wardle.
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playstationlifestyle.net
PS1 RPG Making a Surprise Return, Expected to Launch on PS5 - PlayStation LifeStyle
An early Nihon Falcom PlayStation RPG is making a surprise return for consoles, and is expected to launch on the PS5.
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geeky-gadgets.com
Apple Just Transformed the CarPlay Experience in iOS 26.4 Beta 4
iOS 26.4 beta 4 adds a CarPlay Music privacy confirmation screen; new emojis like Bigfoot arrive, with small heat reports on some devices.
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nbcnews.com
A bus fire that killed 6 people could have been set deliberately, Swiss police say
There were no indications that this was a terror attack, said Martial Pugin of the Fribourg cantonal police.
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bioengineer.org
Researchers Achieve Massive-Scale Spatial Multiplexing Using 3D-Printed
In a groundbreaking leap for photonics and optical engineering, a team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has unveiled a revolutionary microscopic 3D-printed optical device capable
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PlayStation Plus Extra games for March leak
It seems that PlayStation's upcoming PS Plus Extra games for March have leaked.
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theguardian.com
Tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana and Texas as severe storms sweep US
Two people killed in Indiana as officials warn millions from Texas to Michigan remain at risk of severe weather
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warhammer-community.com
Penitence Episode 2 and an exclusive Dawn of War IV interview land on Warhammer+
Check out this week’s new Warhammer TV episodes.
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techpowerup.com
NVIDIA Announces RTX Mega Geometry Implementation in Witcher 4, Path Tracing for 007 First Light
NVIDIA at the 2026 GDC announced the first implementation of RTX Mega Geometry. Announced alongside its GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" generation, Mega Geometry is a technology that seeks to significantly increase geometric complexity of objects or surfaces with ray tracing elements. A distant an...
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stupiddope.com
Valve Steam Machine Signals a New Chapter in the Steam Hardware Ecosystem | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Valve Steam Machine returns in 2026 with six times the power of Steam Deck, launching alongside Steam Frame VR and a new Steam Controller.
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kotaku.com
Highguard Dev Who Deleted His Socials Is Back, Voices Regrets
The artist stands by his intent, but says he phrased it poorly
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Slay the Spire II is even better with a friend
Co-op is a welcome addition.
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pushsquare.com
The Mode That Almost Killed Fortnite Is Free-to-Play from Next Month
You can Save the World on 16th April
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foxnews.com
Cancer doctor says Americans should eat more of 5 key protective foods
A leading oncologist reveals science-backed foods that may help lower cancer risk, highlighting how a plant-forward, fiber-rich diet can reduce inflammation and support long-term health.
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bbc.com
Return of the wire: In a wireless world, headphone cables are back
Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech. Thomas Germain tries to find out.
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indiandefencereview.com
Many People Throw Away This Common Electronic Device Without Realizing It Holds 450MG of 22-Carat Gold
The secret ingredient comes from an unlikely industry, turning everyday food byproducts into a surprising tool for recovering hidden gold.