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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 19:04 UTC
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independent.co.uk
Ad for Tom Cruise’s Digger appears to call out American critics who hated the movie
Marketing for the new film urged audiences to make up their own minds by watching the film in theaters
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lifehacker.com
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 5, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Monday, October 5, 2026 with the theme “Oh well, too bad, such a shame,” read on.
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pagesix.com
Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends private memorial for late fiancé Ken Urker after his unexpected death
The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Aurora, was also reportedly at the intimate viewing.
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bbc.com
US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
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gematsu.com
Switch 2 Japanese-Language System ‘Choose-Your-Game Bundle’ launches November 12 in Japan
Nintendo will release the Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) Choose-Your-Game Bundle on November 12 in Japan for 63,980 yen, the company announced.
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pushsquare.com
Disappointment as Kingdom Hearts PS5 Pulls Back Platinum Trophies
Hello darkness my old friend
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androidpolice.com
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with way more Android phones than anyone realized
No longer exclusive to Galaxy and iOS devices.
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huffpost.com
People Are Abandoning Apple's AirTags For These Tiny Trackers. Here's Why.
From finding your cat to tracking your luggage, these HuffPost Shopping Award-winning gems will earn their keep immediately.
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gamesradar.com
Prime Day PS5 deals live: how to save on consoles and the best game and accessory savings I'd hit ahead of the sale
The biggest discounts from team PlayStation
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rockpapershotgun.com
RuneScape 4 is a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned Dragonwilds expansion, though it's still a long way off
RuneScape 4, a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned RuneScape: Dragonwilds expansion, has been announced by Jagex.
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hodinkee.com
Introducing: The Seiko Panda Watch That Stole The Show In 2024 Is Finally Here
One of the standout creations from Seiko's 2024 power design project—an irresistibly charming chronograph designed to look like an actual panda—has officially entered production.
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theverge.com
The new Fitbit Edge leaks
Google’s midrange Fitbit Edge shows off is many sides and colors in leaked images.
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thefalcoholic.com
Falcons - Saints Week 4 instant recap: Beatdown in the bayou
Atlanta smokes the Saints on their own field, and we’re overjoyed.
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androidauthority.com
Fitbit Edge leaks in full: Google's new fitness tracker finally spills its secrets
Google is reportedly getting ready to launch a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge, and the device has leaked in full!
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9to5google.com
Samsung rolling out Android 17 for more Galaxy devices in the US
Samsung’s Android 17 rollout is speeding up, with more last-gen Galaxy devices now getting One UI 9 updates in the...
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cbsnews.com
NFL suspends referee Adrian Hill 1 game for unprofessional conduct following Vikings-Dolphins game
The NFL has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games for swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team's loss to the New York Giants.
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flashscore.com
Moyuka Uchijima - Zhuoxuan Bai 1-2
CHALLENGER WOMEN - SINGLES: Suzhou (China), hard - 1/16-finals
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polygon.com
Overwatch Season 5 skins and Mythics Officially Revealed by Blizzard
Get ready for a spooky season in Overwatch
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videogameschronicle.com
The Coalition used the SSD on Xbox Series S as makeshift RAM to help Gears of War E-Day run smoothly on it | VGC
Other game teams are reportedly already interested in learning the method…
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nintendolife.com
Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' And 'Hello, Luigi!' App For Switch & Mobile Devices
It's also revealed a 'My Mario' Melody Car
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ign.com
Gears of War: E-Day Developers Work Magic With RAM and SSDs to Make It Run Smoothly on Xbox Series S
The Coalition was able to work some magic on the Xbox Series S by tapping into the SSD to increase performance.
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androidcentral.com
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals four rumored color options
A pink variant will reportedly be one of the four base/standard colors rather than a Samsung-exclusive.
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darkhorizons.com
"Runescape" Animated Series In The Works
Lyrical Animation is developing a new animated series based on the “RuneScape” franchise. Online creator Charles Christopher White Jr. (aka. MoistCr1TiKaL) and game developer Jagex are working in conjunction with the company. The project was announced on stage at RuneFest in Birmingham on Saturday. Jagex first released “RuneScape” back in 2001, the title growing into […]
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kotaku.com
Supermassive Lays Off 70 People Less Than Six Months After Releasing Its New Sci-Fi Horror Game
Directive 8020 was met with mixed reviews on Steam
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yahoo.com
Vintage Photos That Would Totally Confuse Anyone Under 30
We all still think about you, Blockbuster...
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kotaku.com
Jagex Announce RuneScape 4 And Cartoon With MoistCr1tikal
The long running fantasy MMO will receive a major new installment in the future, the first in the mainline series to take advantage of Unreal Engine
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kotaku.com
Fall 2026 Steam Sale Features So Many Great Games For $15 Or Less
Valve's annual sales event is back and offering up big deals on games like XCOM 2, Minecraft Dungeons, Grand Theft Auto V, and Total War: Warhammer
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What’s new in Android's October 2026 Google System Updates
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...
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macrumors.com
Apple Releases Third iOS 27.2 Beta
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded a new iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta. iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Ambitious Extraction Mode, DMZ, Gets Major Deep Dive
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's ambitious new extraction mode, DMZ, has gotten a massive deep dive from Infinity Ward.
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mashable.com
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 5, 2026
Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
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buzzfeed.com
25 Rare Vintage Photos That Never Made It Into Any Of Your History Textbooks
We all still think about you, Blockbuster...
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Googlebooks with Intel chipsets might have trouble with 'complex' Android apps
According to a statement from Google, Intel-based Googlebooks will apparently still struggle with some Android apps. When Android apps made...
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news.xbox.com
Hello from Seattle: XBOX FanFest Comes Home November 12
Seattle, we’re coming home. XBOX FanFest is coming on Thursday, November 12, 2026 - find out what to expect and how to attend inside.
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sports.yahoo.com
White Sox vs. Guardians score, live updates: Gavin Williams, Anthony Kay take the mound for Game 2 of ALDS
The White Sox took Game 1 of the series with a 3-0 win over the Guardians on Saturday.
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mashable.com
The latest MacBook Ultra rumors: Release date, OLED display, pricing
Will we finally get the rumored touchscreen MacBook this October?
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polygon.com
GTA 6 Shows 'What the American Dream Looks Like Now' in a Game Without Background Characters
'In a world this dense, no one you meet is an extra'
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Goncalo Marques - Nikolas Sanchez Izquierdo 0-2
CHALLENGER MEN - SINGLES: Braga (Portugal), clay - 1/16-finals
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polygon.com
The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection Officially Announced
A partnership between Nintendo and Panini offers a new opportunity for collectors and fans.
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polygon.com
Multi-Stage Boss Fights Are the Worst Video Game Mechanic of All Time
Control Resonant is the most recent offender
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techradar.com
'KB5124010 was a disaster on one of my Windows 11 PCs': latest update has a bug that breaks games, or worse still, the entire system going by some reports
Gamers complain of a 'disaster' of an update for Windows 11 — and Microsoft doesn't have a solution yet.
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variety.com
Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Dies at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" died on Saturday at 62.
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gamesindustry.biz
Ninja Theory begins laying off staff, according to employee posts
Ninja Theory has begun laying off employees.
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kotaku.com
You Can Play Soccer In Ocarina Of Time And—Ugh, It's Vibe-Coded
Goal Skulltulas
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foxnews.com
Windows malware uses Grok AI to help stay hidden, researchers say
x47.c Windows malware uses xAI's Grok to maintain persistence on infected PCs while stealing passwords, browser cookies and API keys from victims.
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theguardian.com
Don’t pay full price for a winter jacket. We found the best deals on Backcountry’s sale (ending tonight!)
We sifted through hundreds of winter boots, jackets and outdoor gear to find the top 12 deals in Backcountry’s sale
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nbcnews.com
DOJ moves to revoke U.S. citizenship for 40 foreign-born Americans
The people are accused of lying or omitting facts about their criminal histories on their applications to become U.S. citizens, according to a draft Justice Department announcement.
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purexbox.com
Multiple Teams 'Interested' In New Technique To Enhance Xbox Series S Development
"Could be used as a blueprint for future games on Xbox Series S"
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abcnews.com
Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life without parole for wife's murder
Caleb Flynn was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
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9to5mac.com
Apple releases third iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone - 9to5Mac
Apple has released the third iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to...