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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 15:13 UTC
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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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finance.yahoo.com
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.
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macrumors.com
Apple's Entire Mac Lineup Gets Massive Discounts for Prime Day
Prime Big Deal Days is in full swing, and we've already begun tracking the best Apple discounts during Amazon's big fall event. This year, there are notable markdowns across Apple's Mac lineup, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio. MacBook Air 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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mashable.com
Best October Prime Day SSD deals 2026: Shop MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives
Give your PS5, Steam Deck, or PC build the breathing room it desperately needs for less.
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9to5mac.com
Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users - 9to5Mac
Today, Amazon’s Ring subsidiary is announcing its first ever smart lock. It solves a key problem that looms over many...
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videogameschronicle.com
State of Decay studio boss says he was ‘irresponsibly transparent’ to staff to make layoffs easier to take | VGC
Undead Labs is now self-owned with employees as shareholders…
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iOS 27.2 release date: When to expect new iPhone features - 9to5Mac
iOS 27.2 is coming surprisingly soon, with iOS 27.1 focusing solely on iPhone Duo changes, Here’s when to expect the update’s release.
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cnet.com
Microsoft's Windows and Surface Event: Live Updates From San Francisco - CNET
The Surface Laptop Ultra, Nvidia’s RTX Spark and Copilot are all likely topics for Wednesday’s event in San Francisco.
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ign.com
'I Was a Little Worried About Getting Swallowed Up' — Undead Labs Boss Reveals Why State of Decay 3 Was Revealed So Early
Undead Labs boss Philip Holt reveals why the studio announced State of Decay 3 so early.
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insider-gaming.com
Resident Evil Requiem Writer Accidentally Reveals DLC Plans
We finally have a story direction to latch onto for Capcom's in-development Resident Evil Requiem DLC, expected to release next year.
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techcrunch.com
Google's new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media | TechCrunch
Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video, or an audio clip, is generated using AI.
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Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG - 9to5Mac
Apple has reportedly co-developed new Home accessories to launch under LG branding, and leaked images reveal our first look at the products.
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warhammer-community.com
Imperial Knights star in a new Black Library novel
The Winter Knight rides out into a dying world, plus new versions of fan-favourite books.
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Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Revealed
A new report confirms the PS5 release date for one of most highly rated games of 2026, Forz Horizon 6. Here are more details.
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menshealth.com
Forget Prime Day. Patagonia’s Fall Gear Is up to 50% Off Right Now.
From zip-ups to cozy fleece, these steals won’t last long.
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androidcentral.com
Android 17 is here for the Moto Razr Ultra 2026: everything gets detailed
Android 17 is rolling out on the Moto Razr Ultra 2026. The massive update updates its icons, Settings page, themed icons, and more.
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mynintendonews.com
Pokemon Home now compatible with Fire Red and Leaf Green (patch notes)
As promised The Pokemon Company have now included compatibility in Pokemon Home for the classic Pokemon games Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green. The patch notes for the latest version of Pokemon…
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Unity unveils a web-based AI game creation platform
Unity Spark will launch later this year on Google Playground
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huffpost.com
These Products Are So Good, They Won A HuffPost Shopping Award — And They’re On Sale For Prime Day
These editor-loved products are even better on sale.
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theverge.com
Windows and Surface event: how to watch and what to expect
Microsoft says ‘something new is coming from Windows.’
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pushsquare.com
Rumour: More Sources Mount for Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs
The makers of Penny's Big Breakaway
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videogameschronicle.com
Sources: Ape Escape revival in the works from Sonic Mania team | VGC
The studio behind Sonic Mania and Penny’s Big Breakaway will reportedly helm PlayStation’s Ape Escape revival…
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gizmodo.com
AI Is Entering Its 'Slurp Juice' Era
"A lotta yall still don’t get it."
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Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos, starting this month - 9to5Mac
Beginning with the U.S. Grand Prix weekend on Friday, October 23, Apple TV will offer Formula 1 coverage in Dolby Atmos on supported devices.
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velo.outsideonline.com
11 Prime Day Cycling Deals Actually Worth Buying in 2026
Navigating Amazon's cynical retail holiday is an exhausting chore. Here are 11 genuine 2026 discounts on cycling tech, smart trainers, and nutrition from Wahoo, Garmin, and GoPro that I recommend at full price.
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wired.com
My 5 Favorite Laptops Are Deeply Discounted for Prime Day
My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months.
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nintendolife.com
Review: KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) - A Fair Switch 2 Port Of An Enjoyable 'Conclusion'
The end of the beginning
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nintendolife.com
Resident Evil Requiem's Writer Reveals What The Upcoming DLC Might Be About
Well, part of it at least
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playstationlifestyle.net
PS5 Metroidvania Game Gets Perfect Reviews, New PlayStation GOTY Contender - PlayStation LifeStyle
An upcoming PS5 Metroidvania game has already won over critics while emerging as a Game of the Year contender.
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Garmin's New Smartwatch Has Battery Life That Laps the Apple Watch Ultra 4
The Garmin Enduro 4 promises up to 320 hours of battery while still offering the health and fitness tracking features of the Fenix 9 Pro.
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9to5google.com
Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 for Galaxy S24 and older foldables
As its rollout expands, Samsung is now bringing its Android 17-based One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S24 series...
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cnbc.com
Jaguar unveils $130,000 electric vehicle two years after controversial rebrand
The launch comes as luxury rivals Ferrari and Bentley also push into EVs, seeking to test wealthy buyer's appetite for going electric.
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Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked
Google’s new laptop OS shows lots of promise for Android phone owners, but there’s a long road ahead.
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9to5toys.com
Amazon Anker fall Prime Day sale now live at up to 50% off! Deals on chargers, power banks, Qi2.2 gear, more from just $10
As part of Amazon’s ongoing fall Prime Day sale, Anker’s official storefront is now offering a huge selection of deals...
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theguardian.com
IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar
Kristalina Georgieva says big economies will have to make ‘very touch choices’ as soaring bond yields hit budgets
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cnbc.com
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, forecast to become a hurricane and hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday off eastern Mexico and was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season later this week.
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Viture XR Display Glasses Have Dropped to Their Lowest Prices Ever in Prime Big Deal Days Sale
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Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 7
Microsoft hosts its Windows and Surface event on October 7, with a focus on on-device AI after Windows OEM and Devices revenue fell 7% even as Azure and other cloud services grew 43%.
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nfl.com
Top catches | Week 4
Highlights of the top catches from Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
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windowslatest.com
Microsoft's then-CEO called Linux a cancer, and now Windows 11 ships Linux containers with upgraded WSL
WSL Containers is now generally available, with the wslc CLI, a Windows API, Intune and Defender controls, and Compose is on the roadmap.
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First-Party Nintendo Games and New Switch 2 Editions Are Getting Big Price Cuts in Amazon's October Prime Day Sale
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packers.com
Evan Williams' big plays seal Packers win over Buccaneers | The Takeaway
Packers senior writer Wes Hodkiewicz discusses everything you need to know about the Green Bay Packers' 17-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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nfl.com
Can't-Miss Play: Penix Jr.'s 31-yard TD launch to Dotson gives Falcons a 37-17 lead
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a 31-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jahan Dotson.
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abcnews.com
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest,' 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102
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canonrumors.com
Canon Patent Reveals Innovative Drop-In Teleconverter Design for Telephoto Lenses
Could Canon replace traditional extenders? Patent details show a drop-in teleconverter design that expands reach without changing lens length or balance.
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tomshardware.com
Best Amazon Prime Day 2026 tech deals live on day two — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
The last day of the sales
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nymag.com
Prime Day Tech Deals: Our Fave Sony Headphones at Lowest-Ever Prices and More
Plus deals on our favorite robot vacuum, e-reader, and VR headset.
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seekingalpha.com
Anthropic says Claude now works with Google Workspace (ANTHRO:Private)
Anthropic’s Claude AI now integrates with Google Workspace, helping edit Docs, analyze Sheets, and build Slides.
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eurogamer.net
"Keep it family friendly" - Sega's official Sonic Discord swarmed by 50,000 people in six hours, as understandably strict moderation is put in place
Sega announced the formation of an official Discord server for the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It's currently on slow mode, and has harsh limitations on what you