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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 17:32 UTC
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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…
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gsmarena.com
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 One UI 9 update is now available in the US
It comes a few short days after it reached the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 9 based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S25...
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thurrott.com
Lenovo Googlebook 15: Software First Impressions
Googlebook OS is the Android-based successor to Chrome OS, with a very similar desktop experience.
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arstechnica.com
Googlebook "Better Together" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch
Googlebooks require Android 17, but Samsung's Android 17 phones won't work yet.
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theverge.com
Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch
Starting at $1,549.99.
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insider-gaming.com
Ubisoft Addresses Watch Dogs' Absence From Creative Houses
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Watch Dogs matters to the company’s future, though it is not currently prioritized in a creative house.
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kotaku.com
The Official Sonic Discord Server’s Launch Went About As Poorly As You’d Expect - Kotaku
The mod team is working overtime to rein in fans in its company-sanctioned forum
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aiptcomics.com
Stephen Wacker outlines his ‘new mandate’ for every Marvel comic
New Marvel EIC Stephen Wacker wants every Marvel comic to give readers enough context and excitement to keep reading, regardless of where they jump aboard.
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nfl.com
'GMFB' awards Week 4 Game Balls
"GMFB" awards Week 4 Game Balls.
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warhammer-community.com
The Rumour Engine – 6th of October
What could it be?
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kotaku.com
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Out Today And Amazon Prime Members Can Check It Out For Free
However, there are much better ways to enjoy one of the best games of 2026
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cnet.com
Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops - CNET
Five new Googlebooks are available now, but the company says that not every Android app will offer “smooth performance” at launch.
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covers.com
Brewers vs Padres Prediction & Odds: NLDS Game 3 MLB Picks
Today's Brewers vs. Padres prediction and MLB picks expect the Friars to stave off elimination with Nick Pivetta on the mound.
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euronews.com
EU Commission throws down the gauntlet on reforming the bloc
The European Commission is proposing fewer commissioners and less unanimity to prepare the EU for 30 or more members. However, EU diplomats say capitals are unlikely to agree. #EuropeNews
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windowscentral.com
Microsoft’s week of quiet power moves: Windows 11 26H2 goes stable, Surface gears up for October 7, and Qualcomm’s X2 puts Intel on notice
After a year filled with bugs and emergency patches, Microsoft is pitching Windows 11 version 26H2 as a "predictable and low-disruption" update.
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thehackernews.com
Critical Atlassian Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Read Known Files Across 8 Products
Atlassian fixes a critical path traversal in 8 Data Center products that lets unauthenticated attackers read files if exact paths are known.
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kotaku.com
GameStop Is Now Selling Used PS5 Pros For $1400
That's about $500 more than a new PlayStation 5 Pro
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lifehacker.com
The Best Deals on Anker Tech During the October Prime Day Sale
Anker has a wide range of products, including power banks, headphones, and power stations, on sale during the October 2026 Prime Day event. Anker power stations, charging stations, headphones, and more are up to 43% off.
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kotaku.com
RuneScape Developer To 'Investigate Urgently' GenAI Accusations
'We don’t use GenAI to create our games, artwork or creative assets, and will not knowingly allow it to be used on our behalf'
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polygon.com
Escape From Tarkov’s New Update Officially Makes the Game Easier for Newbies
Exfil Brothers rewards veterans for helping newcomers
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nfl.com
Week 4 Monday night inactives: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
The official inactives for Falcons-Saints on "Monday Night Football."
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mashable.com
Google's new Fitbit watch with a screen just leaked again
It might be called Fitbit Edge.
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9to5google.com
Googlebook's Android-integrated features won't work with Samsung phones at launch
Googlebook is here with Android integration as its main pitch, but Samsung users are left out at launch as Galaxy devices aren't supported yet
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gameinformer.com
Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence
Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox Series X/S) Review – 9.5/10: Gears of War: E-Day innovates in all the right ways while keeping the core and heart of the franchise intact, stamping the series’ return with one of, if not its best, entries to date. - Game Informer
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chiefs.com
Andy Reid's Postgame Locker Room Speech | Chiefs vs. Raiders - NFL Week 4
Inside the Kansas City Chiefs locker room after a win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 4.
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nintendoeverything.com
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale live, best Nintendo deals
Here's a roundup of best Nintendo deals, including games for Switch 2 and Switch, for the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale.
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ign.com
Walmart Has the First GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PC Under $1,000 That I've Seen in Months
This is an excellent PC for 1080p gaming.
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variety.com
Skydance CEOs Acknowledge Layoffs Will Be Coming After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Read the Full Memo
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially merged into Skydance Corp. And the top leaders have notified the new company's staffers that layoffs are in the offing.
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The Best Samsung Tech Deals for October Prime Day
The best Samsung deals for October Prime Day 2026 include Galaxy S26 phones, OLED and Neo QLED TVs, Odyssey gaming monitors, Galaxy Watches, and Q-Series soundbars, with discounts of up to nearly $900.
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polygon.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered Officially Getting Fixed on PS5, CDPR Promises
An upcoming patch will target performance issues
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nytimes.com
An Alluring Catch in the Florida Keys Isn’t a Fish. It’s Cocaine.
Bricks of the drug frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square grouper,” as they’re known, hang onto them.
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chromeunboxed.com
The Googlebook era is here: some first impressions of the hardware and a whole new OS
Today is the day. After months of tracking code commits, dissecting leaks, and getting that unforgettable first taste at Google’s media showcase in New York City, Googlebooks are officially landing on doorsteps and retail shelves. Our review units were quite literally all dropped off minutes ago, and sitting right in front of me right now...
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GTA 5 Made Playable in Browser as AI-Generated Game Chaos Continues
Grand Theft Auto 5 was made playable in a browser before it was pulled offline, amid an explosion of AI-fueled games across the internet.
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9to5mac.com
Here’s what iPhone Duo’s new two-page PDF experience looks like - 9to5Mac
We continue to learn more about iPhone Duo’s feature set, with the latest reveal a preview of the two-page PDF viewing experience on the Duo.
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zdnet.com
Best Prime Day laptop deals: 20+ models we recommend from Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more - ZDNET
Amazon's Fall Prime Day is live now - here are the best laptops on sale.
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mashable.com
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6, 2026
Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
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cnbc.com
Google DeepMind's Lila Ibrahim, world's top AI 'readiness' officer, on preparing for what's to come
Google DeepMind Chief AI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim may be the only person with that title, and as intelligence risks rise, she takes it very seriously.
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appleinsider.com
Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
Apple already has an unannounced product reveal expected on October 13 and rumors suggest a second round of releases could occur by the end of the month.
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pushsquare.com
Claim Two Major PS4 Games for Free Right Now in Europe, No PS Plus Required
Get Call of Duty: WWII and Mafia 3 for free
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Geekom is selling discounted, highly-rated mini PCs for Prime Big Deal Days
For a limited-time, Geekom is offering generous discounts on several of its mini PCs that garnered high praise for our colleagues at TechRadar for Prime Day.
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macrumors.com
Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month. Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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wired.com
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now
They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.
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The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off
The Pro now costs less than the non-Pro did at launch.
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Here's your first look at Google's next fitness tracker, the Fitbit Edge
It is said to launch later this month with a 7 day battery life. Back in August, Google Australia accidentally revealed an upcoming Fitbit device in...
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nbcsports.com
Report: "Outside chance" Lamar Jackson plays in Week 5
Tyler Huntley would start for the Ravens if Jackson is out.
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yahoo.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Step Out in Sleek Coordinated Looks for N.Y.C. Dinner Date on His Birthday
The couple were spotted at Torrisi restaurant in SoHo on Monday, Oct. 5
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tvOS 27.2 Code Hints at Apple Intelligence for New Apple TV
Apple's latest tvOS 27.2 beta adds weight to rumors that the next Apple TV will have Siri AI and Apple Intelligence support. Code suggests Apple is adding an Improve Siri & Apple Intelligence toggle to the tvOS Settings app. "Help improve foundation models and Siri by allowing Apple to collect and use your text and audio interactions with Siri, Dictation, and Translate," the text reads.
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Try the new demo for Warhammer Survivors now!
Bring bullet heaven to the worlds of Warhammer this November.
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I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time controls because my son won’t update his MacBook
Kids: 1 Screen Time: 0
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polygon.com
The Best Xbox Amazon Prime Day Gaming Deals
Including one of Polygon's favorite games of 2026