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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 16:46 UTC
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ign.com
'They Cloned All Those Mistakes Wholesale' — Modern Warships Dev Causes Actual Art Storm After Plagiarizing Ship Design
Artstorm, developer of PvP naval warfare game Modern Warships, has admitted to using an independent artist’s creation as the basis for one of its ship designs.
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windowscentral.com
Razer is making its best Xbox controller even better with the Wolverine V4 Pro – and it's killer for PC players, too
The Wolverine V4 Pro is official, and it's available today, adding even more goodness to an already killer controller lineup.
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Battlefield 6 Teases Dead Space Crossover After Skins Leak
The corpse of Dead Space is being reinimated for Battlefield 6, with the latest trailer for Season 5 seemingly teasing a crossover.
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nintendolife.com
Nintendo Announces Another Switch 2 Hardware Bundle
Japan gets a new "Choose-Your-Game" bundle
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nbcnews.com
Their town was ‘Almost Heaven.’ Residents say a proposed Buc-ee’s tore it apart.
A plan for a Buc-ee’s gas station made their Colorado town the poster child of the nation’s fracturing civil discourse. Some residents are trying to get the charm back.
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pushsquare.com
'This Needs to Change': PS5 Influencer Regains Access to Account, But Admits 'Not Many Have My Reach'
"No one deserves this"
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videogameschronicle.com
Amazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for October include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Doom 2016 | VGC
Amazon Prime subscribers can claim the games to keep via its Luna service…
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arstechnica.com
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.
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foxnews.com
The hotel TV privacy mistake that can follow you home
Hotel TV privacy risks go beyond forgotten passwords when you sign into Netflix or other streaming apps on shared devices you don't control.
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theverge.com
Xbox has secured exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights
The streaming rights come in November, when Microsoft is opening up access to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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businessinsider.com
These young founders just raised $5.2 million from Gradient to teach AI agents how companies work
Zeroset has come out of stealth and raised $5.2 million to build models that give AI agents a constantly updated picture of a company's operations.
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space.com
Pokémon GO and ESA team up to offer time-limited Astronaut Pikachu: here's how to get it
Fly (or surf) over to participating science and space museums across Europe to catch the space suit-wearing version of this iconic Pokémon.
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nintendolife.com
Round Up: The Final Previews For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Are In
Wuhu (woohoo) or Buhu (boohoo)?
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giants.com
🗣️ Sights & Sounds: 'All that matters is right now' | Giants vs. Cardinals Week 4
Go behind the scenes of the Week 4 victory over the Cardinals. Presented by Crestron.
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rockpapershotgun.com
"Coders will never forgive me for this level": Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has a rotatable "fleshmetal" puzzle map that drove its own development team crazy
"Quite the performance challenge": Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has a level made of spinning "fleshmetal" rings that drove Auroch's artists and coders nuts.
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mashable.com
Best October Prime Day tech deals: Save up to $1,700
These deals erase some of the price hikes we've seen amid the RAM crisis. They're so good, we'd add them to our own carts.
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independent.co.uk
Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE
‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said
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kotaku.com
Warship Game Steals Nonsensical Aircraft Design And Then Tries To Sell It In-Game For $700
'Your design was used as a reference without proper clearance,' says Artstorm about the replicated ekranoplan
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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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These Are the Only Nintendo Switch 2 Discounts That Are Actually Worth Your Money in Amazon's 48-Hour Prime Sale — Save on Games, Consoles, Gift Cards, and More
Our resident shopping experts have curated the 10 absolute best Nintendo Switch 2 console bundles, games, and accessory deals for Amazon's latest 48-hour Prime sale.
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mp1st.com
Report: Cancelled Perfect Dark Project Over 2 Minutes of Gameplay Surfaces Showcasing New Zones and Combat
Cancelled project from the now-defunct The Initiative's Perfect Dar reboot gameplay has surfaced showcasing combat and more.
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lifehacker.com
These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Power Banks
Save up to 39% on power banks this October Prime Day, including 20% off an Belkin 25K Power Bank and 38% off the EcoFlow Rapid Pro.
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foxnews.com
Cleveland police pull body from water as they hunt for dad who vanished after Browns game
Phoenix Phillips, 24, vanished in downtown Cleveland hours after watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play. Police call the circumstances "concerning."
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Two mystery PlayStation products have leaked — one might be a PlayStation Portal OLED
Is a Portal update imminent?
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Pokémon TCG’s Final First Partner Illustration Set Is Finally Back in Stock Again at Amazon in Prime Day Sale — Here Is Where to Get Series 3 Before It Sells Out Again
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 at market price. Here is where to buy the latest anniversary set during Amazon's Prime Day sale.
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macrumors.com
Three Years of 80% Charge Limits on iPhone: The Results
Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an 80 percent charge limit for those who want to extend battery lifespan. Charging to 80 percent instead of 100 percent is supposed to put less stress on the battery, improving longevity. For the last three years, I've used that setting on my iPhone. I started with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, then did the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and most recently, the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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9to5mac.com
Apple killed the Mac mini's best hidden feature [Video] - 9to5Mac
With the release of the M6 Mac mini and its more powerful M5 Pro counterpart, Apple quietly killed off one...
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9to5google.com
Google rolling out 'massive' Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a update
Following last month's addition of Gemini control, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a update.
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androidauthority.com
Google could soon solve Pixel's biggest face unlock flaw
Android 17 QPR3 beta code hints that Google could soon solve Pixel's biggest face unlock flaw in low light with Face Active Illumination.
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15 years after his passing, nobody is ‘The Next Steve Jobs’ - 9to5Mac
Today marks 15 years since Steve Jobs passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Every year, memories come...
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cyclingnews.com
It's literally never been cheaper to buy this Wahoo indoor trainer on Amazon thanks to a whopping Prime Day discount
Shorter days, colder weather and more time indoors are coming so now is the time to upgrade your indoor trainer
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sciencedaily.com
Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee replacement patients began producing new, functional joint cartilage after exposure to the same inhibitor.
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theguardian.com
‘Spit on our sacrifice’: Canadian veterans fume after Trump and allies take jibes at military
Military families say Trump officials ‘owe us an apology’ after disparaging remarks by JD Vance, Pete Hegseth and others
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Pixel 11 gets first Google Store deal for Prime Day
Like the Pixel Watch 5, the US Google Store is discounting the Pixel 11 and 11 Pro for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
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iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new - 9to5Mac
Apple released iOS 27.2 beta 3 to developers yesterday, and it includes a handful of changes and hints at future...
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Prime Day Savings: TVs, Headphones, Chargers, and Other Tech Accessories
Earlier today we highlighted some of the best Apple-related product discounts that you can find on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, and now we're focusing on third-party accessory markdowns during the event. In this article you'll find all the best accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. 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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androidauthority.com
The Google app could soon get a cleaner, more organized settings page, and here's your first look
Google is redesigning the Google app settings page using a new, card-based layout and Material 3 Expressive design language.
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Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes
Google is rolling out the October 2026 security patch for Android 17 on the Pixel 10, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
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nintendolife.com
"Nintendo Didn't Swerve" - Product Growth Expert Comments On Zelda Vs. GTA 6
Let battle commence
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After Months of Silence and Being Called Out by the Forza Horizon 6 Community, Developer Playground Games Finally Responds
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games has finally addressed its player community after months of constructive feedback about the game has been met with nothing but radio silence from the renowned British studio.
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Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64
Keep your devices charged up during your travels.
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Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.
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sammobile.com
Stable One UI 9 update for Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 is now live in the US
Samsung has finally started rolling out the stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 globally.
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EXCLUSIVE: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma speaks at internal town hall on the future
In a recent town hall with Microsoft gaming staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described how Xbox was in "free fall" declines before this year's big restructure.
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draftsim.com
God Packs And Other Major Changes Coming to MTG Boosters in 2027
Play Boosters and Collector Boosters are getting a little bit of a makeover in 2027 and beyond, and Magic's bringing back the elusive God Pack!
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giants.com
🗣️ Locker Room Speech: 'At the end of the day, we finish'
Watch the postgame locker room speech after the Giants' victory over the Cardinals in Week 4.
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Prime Day Mac deals: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more - 9to5Mac
Just after catching AirPods Pro 3 dropping to one of the lowest prices to date, the fall Prime Day deals...
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gsmarena.com
iPhone 18 Pro Burgundy paint fading issues reported by some early adopters
It was the Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue last year and now, it's Burgundy and Black. Within a couple of weeks of launching, iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max...
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A Modder Was Able to Turn Diablo 2 Into a VR Game, Using Existing 3D Conversion Mod
Diablo 2 is already a game you could lose thousands of hours to, but what if you could truly lose yourself in the world via VR? Well, a modder found a way to translate the isometric ARPG to a first-person VR game.
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videogameschronicle.com
‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’ | VGC
“If you can’t sell a thing, that means you don’t own a thing…