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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 19:39 UTC
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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...
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macrumors.com
macOS 27.2 Adds Touch Gestures Ahead of MacBook Ultra
macOS Golden Gate 27.2 adds code referencing new touch-specific gestures in apps like Safari, Notes, Photos, and Quick Look, a possible sign Apple is preparing to release the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, possibly called the "MacBook Ultra". Code in the latest beta adds new gesture recognition tools to several Apple apps.
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windowslatest.com
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 is crashing some games and apps, promises to fix it in the next update
It’s October 2026, and Microsoft is still finding bugs in Windows 11’s September updates, and it's affecting version 26H2.
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gamerant.com
Rockstar Games Confirms Next Official GTA 6 Update for October 5
Grand Theft Auto fans looking forward to the long-awaited GTA 6 should circle their calendars for Monday, October 5.
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gizmodo.com
The Touchscreen MacBook Pro Might Be... Light
Apple has reportedly been hard at work "miniaturizing parts and rearranging components."
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techcrunch.com
At 19, founder raises $11M for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI | TechCrunch
Ghost's first product is Core, a personal computer designed specifically for AI agents that can take actions on a person's behalf.
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kotaku.com
Overwatch’s Latest China Exclusive Has Fans Ready To Crash Out: ‘I Still Don’t Know How People Defend Blizzard For This’ - Kotaku
Shion, Kiriko, Reaper, and more are the latest heroes to reap the benefits of Blizzard and NetEase’s partnership, but only in China
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theguardian.com
Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences
Longer battery life, better screen, upgraded Siri and new variable aperture camera in refreshed design from last year’s model
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androidauthority.com
Googlebooks have unlockable bootloader support, and there's also good news for Magisk
Google confirms Googlebook laptops feature unlockable bootloaders. Magisk developer John Wu has also teased Magisk for the platform.
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wccftech.com
GTA VI Writers Sidestep Trump and MAGA, as Rockstar's Rupert Humphries Says Florida Satire Targets Conspiracy Theories Instead
Rockstar said there won't be any references to specific trends or persons in GTA VI, as the game focuses on stuff like conspiracy theories.
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Apple notifies Apple Cash users about two upcoming changes - 9to5Mac
Apple Cash’s terms and conditions have just been updated, and Apple is notifying users about two upcoming changes in particular.
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androidpolice.com
5 Bluetooth trackers you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3
Better Bluetooth trackers than Samsung's
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post-gazette.com
People on the Move: 10/5/26
Design Perkins Eastman promoted Jennifer Askey and Emily Pierson-Brown to principals; Emily Chmielewski and Kim Rader to associate principals; Anjali Gopalakrishnan,...
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CAPCOM Wants REX Engine to Become an Engine for the "AI Generation," Where AI Could Write Code and Hunt Bugs
CAPCOM has detailed its plans to integrate AI tools into the REX Engine, so that it's ready for the "AI Generation".
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videogameschronicle.com
AI game mashup videos on social media spark debate and backlash among players and modders | VGC
The Claude-created videos overlay one game on top of another to make a rudimentary ‘mashup’…
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pokemongohub.net
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026: Part One | Pokémon GO Hub
Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2026 Part One event runs from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time, bringing three new costume Pokémon: Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat, and Sinistea wearing a bow! Expect spooky wild encounters, costume raids, and trick-or-treat surprises that can reward […]
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foxnews.com
Country boys in Kentucky hear knocks in woods at night before one catches glimpse of Bigfoot with spotlight
Clayton's group heard tree knocks and stick breaking before spotting a 7-to-8-foot dark hairy figure at a Kentucky lookout on the back roads.
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ign.com
Magic: The Gathering Booster Packs Are Changing With God Packs and Smaller Collector Boosters
Magic: The Gathering booster packs have gone through a lot of changes in the last decade, some of which have been awful. But Wizards of the Coast is introducing 'God Packs' to MTG, which could feel like winning the lottery.
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purexbox.com
Senua At Risk Of Cancellation As Ninja Theory Employees Announce They've Left The Studio
"It’s incredibly sad knowing that we won’t get to finish..."
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videogameschronicle.com
GTA 6 is deliberately avoiding direct political references, says Rockstar | VGC
Rockstar writer says it wants to avoid recreating ‘the exact world we live in’…
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9to5google.com
Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID
Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android.
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New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades - 9to5Mac
New Apple products are reportedly launching October 13, including an updated Apple TV 4K with two major upgrades rumored.
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The LEGO PlayStation Set Is Rolling Out Now for LEGO Insiders — Here's How to Sign Up for Free
LEGO PlayStation is now available for LEGO Insiders, and it comes with a free Astro Bot Set. Here's how to become and Insider for free.
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pushsquare.com
Dark Pictures Dev's Layoffs Have Begun, Over 70 Staff Reportedly Let Go
Supermassive Games shrinks to survive
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Pixel Watch 5 gets first Google Store discount for Prime Day
Ahead of tomorrow’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the US Google Store is discounting the Pixel Watch 5 for the first time since launch.
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magic.wizards.com
Secret Lair Heads South with Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 and Mystery Booster Commander Edition
Bolster your collection with Mystery Booster Commander Edition, a sweet new drop, and cool promos from Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026!
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theregister.com
Anthropic's super bug-hunting model Mythos is hardcore good at math, as latest vuln under attack shows
Exploitation attempts came from China-hosted IP, VulnCheck researcher says
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halowaypoint.com
Canon Fodder: Heart and Soell
Welcome back to Canon Fodder! We’ve got a lore-laden latter end of the year to look forward to and this issue is going to walk you through everything still to come. Let us tarry no longer! [HISTORIAN’S NOTE] The issue has been published in its original form before last week’s news regarding the studio. Additional […]
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aljazeera.com
Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Analysts say Flavio Bolsonaro is projected to win the run-off vote on October 25 and become Brazil's next president.
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mmafighting.com
UFC 332 Report: Is Natalia Silva the true UFC women’s flyweight champion?
Natalia Silva won the vacant women’s flyweight title at UFC 332 with a decision over Wang Cong
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tmz.com
'Days of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," has died ... TMZ has learned.
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abc15.com
ASU student charged in Mill Avenue arrest; attorney calls charges 'vindictive'
ASU senior Eryn Bonner has been criminally charged in connection with a violent arrest on Mill Avenue in July.
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kotaku.com
Love And Deepspace Warns Players Not To Drink Poison Cocktails
The brown Fiendyblobbu that is circulating around us is not too good, it's suggested that you do stay away from that, of course it's your own trip so be my guest
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eurogamer.net
Ninja Theory developers announce they are facing redundancy, as the studio starts laying off staff following widespread Xbox cuts
Ninja Theory staff on LinkedIn have shared either farewell messages or sombre posts on the ongoing redundancy process happening at Ninja Theory.
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flashscore.com
Hernan Casanova - Bernardo Munk Mesa 1-2
CHALLENGER MEN - SINGLES: Antofagasta (Chile) - Qualification, clay - Final
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'Do Not Attempt to Recreate' — Love and Deepspace Devs Issue Warning to Players After Deadly Drink Recipes Go Viral
The official social media account for the popular RPG-dating sim Love and Deepspace issued a warning to players after announcing some fictional cocktails with potentially disastrous real-world consequences if actually consumed.
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NBA 2K25's Single Player Story Mode Will Soon Become Unplayable as Servers Shut Down
NBA 2K25 is being delisted after just two years, and players will soon no longer be able to play the game's single player story mode.
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dreadcentral.com
‘Halloween: The Game’ Teases More Treats for Haddonfield This October
‘Halloween: The Game’ previews October celebrations with new costumes and content on the way. Here’s what’s already available in Haddonfield.
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sammobile.com
Galaxy S25's stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the USA
Samsung has started rolling the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S25 series outside its home country.
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iCloud+ just rolled out an improved perk for subscribers - 9to5Mac
iCloud+ includes a lot more than additional storage, and one of the service’s perks for subscribers—custom email domains—just got even better.
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gamesindustry.biz
Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"
Developer removes promotional material as it investigates situation, says it highlights "an issue with our own processes which we must address"
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insider-gaming.com
Supermassive Games Layoffs Arrive With Over 70 People Let Go
More than 70 people have seemingly lost their jobs at Supermassive Games, as another batch of layoffs hits the gaming industry.
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This Super-Fast AI Workstation Packs AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 in 128 & 192 GB Flavors Starting at $5999, & Is Paired With A Radeon AI Pro R9700 For Up To 224 GB Memory
Lucebox introduced a new local AI PC, the Zero 495, packing the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, 128 GB memory & leaves room for a Radeon AI PRO R9700.
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Fantastical’s long-awaited Android debut begins today on Googlebook
After 15 years, Fantastical's acclaimed calendar app is coming to Android, but it's not quite ready for every device just yet.
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kotaku.com
Zelda and Banjo Recompiled Devs Go To War With AI Vibe-Coded 'Slopcomps'
AI-assisted projects provoking stark criticism
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Dragons, Reputation and the Entire World of Azeroth: Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Is Big Enough to Give the MMO a Run for Its Money
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft was announced way back in July, as the first Universes Beyond release for the storied tabletop RPG. And just like the MMO it's based on, D&D: World of Warcraft is absolutely massive.
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foxnews.com
Apple News ‘even more politically lopsided’ under new CEO John Ternus, study finds
A Media Research Center study claims Apple News under new CEO John Ternus pushed stories from left-leaning outlets 67% of the time in September.
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polygon.com
Halloween: The Game's DLC Is Only For the True Michael Myers Sickos
Is a new mask worth the price?
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androidauthority.com
Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others, and here's why
The first Googlebooks are finally here, but Google has confirmed to Android Authority that some models might have Android app issues.