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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 14:27 UTC
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techcrunch.com
Ring's first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies | TechCrunch
Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies.
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kotaku.com
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Tries To Bring Back As Many Furloughed Devs 'As Possible' Following 'Unexpected Business Developments Outside Of Our Control'
Bit Reactor says it will have more to share on the XCOM-like strategy game's future 'soon'
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cnet.com
My Top Apple, Anker, Shokz and Sony Earbuds Are Down to Their Lowest Prices for Prime Day - CNET
While there aren't a whole lot of exceptionally good earbuds deals for Amazon Prime day, I found a few worth highlighting.
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Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation | TechCrunch
A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth.
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windowscentral.com
This feature could finally get me to try the Windows App
Direct remote PC connections are now generally available in Windows App. It is another step toward making the app Microsoft's central hub for remote access.
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theverge.com
Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is 30 percent off
The Signature Edition is $170.
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macrumors.com
Get AirPods Pro 3 for $179, Apple Watch for $199, and More Before Prime Day Ends Today
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is coming to a close later today, so we're quickly recapping all of the best Apple and Apple-related deals that are still live on Amazon right now. Since many of these products have been on sale for a few days, shipping may be delayed, but they're all at some of the lowest prices we've ever seen. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
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Apple Reportedly Waiting on Samsung for Ultimate Bezel-Free iPhone Display
Apple is waiting on Samsung to perfect a next-generation OLED display technology that wraps almost vertically around a phone and essentially makes the sides themselves part of the screen, claims a Chinese leaker. Xiaomi's 2021 concept phone – bearing a striking resemblance to Samsung's rumored technology According to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, the technology is internally described by Samsung as a "full-surround, full-screen display".
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kotaku.com
Call Of Duty Commentator Leaves The League After Revealing He’s Dating His Co-Commentator’s Ex-Wife - Kotaku
Maven and MerK had commentated together for years
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windowslatest.com
First look: A major Windows 11 Search overhaul is coming, and it changes your settings for you
At today’s Windows event, Microsoft confirmed there’s a new Windows Search coming to all PCs later this year, and it’s built from scratch. It offers faster results, and thousands of quick actions.” According to Microsoft, You’ll be able to change settings, take screenshots, arrange windows and even send a text message directly from the taskbar. “At […]
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finance.yahoo.com
Apple Reportedly Partners With LG Electronics To Enter Smart Home Device Market
Apple Inc. has reportedly partnered with LG Electronics Inc. to co-develop a range of smart home accessories, aiming to revitalize its HomeKit ecosystem and challenge rivals Amazon and Google.
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mashable.com
Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices seemingly revealed by HP leak
These are high-powered, potentially high-priced laptops.
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covers.com
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction & Odds: NLDS Game 4 MLB Picks
Free Dodgers vs. Braves predictions and MLB picks for Game 4 on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
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foxnews.com
Federal agents intercept boat carrying 14 illegal aliens before unloading in wealthy coastal enclave
Federal agents intercepted a boat with 14 suspected illegal aliens off Newport Beach, the latest in a string of migrant vessels targeting the area.
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stupiddope.com
Seiko Panda Watches Turn a Chronograph Nickname Into Literal Design | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Seiko Panda watches HHK001 and HHK002 turn the classic panda chronograph into a playful limited edition with ear-shaped pushers, a SASAMETER, and 3D tail.
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roadtovr.com
Sony Sells off Dozens of XR Patents to Meta in Apparent Pullback from AR/VR Hardware
Meta has acquired a number of Sony patents, including some related to XR headsets, suggesting Sony is significantly pulling back from its XR ambitions. The News As first reported by ZDNet Korea, a recorded transfer of 43 U.S. patent properties took place between June and September 2026, including virtual, augmented and mixed reality headset patents. […]
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blog.google
Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games
Playground is a new experimental gaming platform that lets you create, play, and share custom games.
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HP accidentally revealed the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices.
Microsoft is holding a Windows and Surface event later today, but it looks like HP has spoiled some of the pricing surprise for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops. Notebookcheck reports that HP briefly posted a $2,999.99 price for its OmniBook X, with an 18-core CPU and 32GB of RAM. An OmniBook 16 was also priced at $4,999.99, with 64GB of memory, before HP removed both listings from its website. We’ll be covering all the announcements from Microsoft’s Windows and Surface event live this morning from 10AM PT / 1PM ET. [Link: Nvidia RTX Spark for $2,999.99: HP leak reveals RTX Spark laptop pricing ahead of launch | https://www.notebookcheck.net/Nvidia-RTX-Spark-for-2-999-99-HP-leak-reveals-RTX-Spark-laptop-pricing-ahead-of-launch.1417872.0.html | Notebookcheck]
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9to5mac.com
Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac
Apple reportedly has many new products set to debut in October in addition to the iPhone Duo. Here’s what’s coming.
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whathifi.com
The best Amazon Prime Day deals of day 2: savings on headphones, OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and more, direct from our experts
Our reviewers are adding the top audio and home cinema savings they’ve spotted live!
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dailykos.com
Out of control
A cartoon by Jen Sorensen.
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warhammer-community.com
New Custodes units for Horus Heresy: Designers’ notes for the Assault on Kol
Learn about what’s in the new Journal Tactica direct from the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy team.
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csoonline.com
Atlassian’s critical flaw turns eight enterprise products into one big security problem
The 9.3-rated vulnerability lets unauthenticated attackers access specific files outside their intended boundaries. Atlassian is calling for immediate patching.
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gamedeveloper.com
GameStop to sell used PlayStation 5 Pro units for $1499
The advanced PlayStation 5 console is already both highly sought-after and hard to find. Now retailers are pricing it well above MSRP.
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Microsoft Gets an Nvidia-Powered AI Laptop. Is It Time to Buy?
Key TakeawaysMicrosoft and Nvidia scheduled the Surface Laptop Ultra unveiling for October 7, weeks after Nvidia raised its DGX Spark AI desktop price ~75% to $6,950 as memory costs climbed. Microsoft guided FY27 Windows OEM and Devices revenue down in the high teens.
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foxnews.com
Bar named in Cornell rape lawsuit disputes accuser's account, says she was never served alcohol while underage
An Ithaca, New York, bar disputed the Cornell University gang-rape accuser's claim it served her alcohol underage on the night of the alleged Chi Phi assault.
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gematsu.com
At Fate’s End delayed to 2027, PC demo now available
Thunder Lotus Games has delayed action adventure game At Fate’s End from its previously planned 2026 release window to 2027, as well as announced that a demo is now available for PC via Steam…
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ign.com
'I Probably Shouldn’t Say That' — Resident Evil Requiem Writer Teases DLC Plans
Screenwriter Haris Orkin has teased plans for Resident Evil Requiem’s DLC.
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The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More
Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $94.74 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $149.99. This is a new all-time low price that beats the previous low by about $5, and it's accompanied by dozens of other Anker discounts this Prime Day. 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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'I Am Speechless' — Hideo Kojima Acknowledges Modder's Fan-Made P.T. Port That Runs Natively on PC
Hideo Kojima has acknowledged a fan-made port of P.T. that allows the game to run natively on Windows, making it playable for a wide majority of users after it was relegated to PS4 hell.
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'If You Can't Own It, What Are You Buying?' – Former PlayStation Boss Questions Sony's Decision to Kill Discs
Ever since Sony decided to kill off PlayStation discs starting in 2028, the backlash has been pronounced to say the least. And, now, it looks like former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden is also questioning Sony's decision.
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Amazon Restocks Loads of Rare Pokémon TCG Sets for Prime Day, Including Hard-to-Find 30th Anniversary First Partner Collections at Below Market Rates
Amazon has restocked rare Pokémon TCG products for Prime Day, including 30th anniversary First Partner Collections, Surging Sparks boosters, and more.
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news.xbox.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Hope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons II. When you’re ready for your next game, we’ve got more coming soon.
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androidpolice.com
Google Messages is quietly ditching a key RCS feature users rely on
There is no clarity when it will be removed, though
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cnbc.com
Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
The Survey of Consumer Expectations indicated that the median outlook for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 3.9%.
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starwars.com
NYCC 2026: Thrawn Returns in an Untold Story from Dave Filoni - Exclusive Reveal
Find out how Ezra Bridger escaped the Empire’s greatest strategist in a new Marvel Star Wars comic dreamed up by Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm’s President and Chief Creative Officer.
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aboutamazon.com
Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand
Ring's first-ever smart lock eliminates the need for a key with a built-in power dial and four ways in.
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sports.yahoo.com
Grades for all 32 teams a month into 2026 NFL season: Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers and Jags tops in league. Meanwhile, an F- for the Chargers?
Four teams aced the first portion of the season while three others received F grades.
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Redesigned MacBook Pro will reportedly include these three changes - 9to5Mac
Apple has a fully redesigned MacBook Pro launching soon, its first new design since 2021. Here are three design changes reportedly coming.
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tomshardware.com
Samsung 9100 Pro SSD gets another price cut, up to 51% off — 1TB falls below $200, 4TB below $750
Grab these SSDs at an even better price before the deals run out
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kotaku.com
AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users
Astrocade is filled with AI slop, but millions of people don't seem to care
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Amazon Just Restocked the Rare Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box for Under Market Price in the Prime Day Sale — Here Is Why Collectors Are Grabbing It Fast
Amazon has restocked the rare Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box for under market price in the Prime Day sales. But, stock is extremely limited.
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news.xbox.com
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds
For October, the ID@XBOX team invite you to discover mysterious realms, conquer new challenges, and uncover stories waiting to be told.
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Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform | TechCrunch
Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.
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slate.com
I Was Added to My Husband’s Family Group Chat. Then I Searched for My Name. It Was Brutal.
I had a hunch.
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pushsquare.com
More Mafia Games Appear to Be Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps
An offer you can't refuse
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Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next | TechCrunch
The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.
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wccftech.com
A Windows 11 System With 16GB RAM Was Consuming Just 16% Of Total Memory Through Rufus; Other Methods Removed Bloatware While Running The Newest 26H2 Update
Discover how stripping bloatware with Rufus and running the latest update cuts Windows 11 RAM usage down to just 16% on a 16GB system, unleashing peak performance and efficiency
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gamesindustry.biz
Asha Sharma reportedly informs staff that Xbox has "started to return to growth" during internal town hall
"We're making the right decisions to reinvest in the business," says Sharma as Xbox continues to undergo major restructuring
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Nvidia Takes Aim at Intel’s $32 Billion PC Business With Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft (MSFT:NASDAQ) and Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) are set to unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 7, with Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang taking the stage together. The laptop runs on Nvidia’s RTX Spark chips, announced in June, and it’s built to run AI agents on the PC itself instead of in the cloud.