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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 20:59 UTC
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cnbc.com
They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
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nypost.com
Former ‘Survivor’ star faces arrest, FBI probe after vanishing with son following nasty divorce — as dad pleads for son’s safe return: report
The FBI is searching for ‘Survivor’ alum Jaime Dugan and her 16-year-old son, Harper, after she failed to return him to his father in August.
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pcguide.com
2TB Samsung 990 PRO deal drops hundreds off the recent peak prices this year as the global shortage continues
Sequential speeds of up to 7,450MB/s and strong random performance make this a capable drive for gaming and demanding workstation use.
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spectrum.ieee.org
Meet Albatross: It Falls, Spins, Self-Rights, and Sails Away Like a Leaf
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos includes a self-assembling modular arm for disaster recovery and drone use in the flood aftermath in Nepal
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windowscentral.com
Gears of War: E‑Day devs say keeping the game Xbox‑exclusive is about legacy, identity, and respecting what fans built
The developers of Gears of War: E-Day were recently interviewed on how they felt about the game being an Xbox exclusive title. Here's what they had to say.
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nintendolife.com
Free-To-Play RPG 'The New Denpa Men' Is Ending Service Later This Year
Denparessing
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zdnet.com
Best October Prime Day 2026 TV deals: Most are actually at Best Buy - ZDNET
Save up to $1,100 on TVs from LG, Sony, TCL, and Hisense ahead of October Prime Day 2026. Early deals are live now on 65-inch OLEDs, QLEDs, and more at Best Buy.
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gizmodo.com
Apple Mac mini M6 Hits a Record Low for the First Time, a Rare Price Break on a Desktop Apple Almost Never Discounts
A five-inch Mac mini with the new M6 chip is $779.99 on Amazon.
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windowslatest.com
Windows 11's File Explorer is finally giving the squiggly ~ key a job, sending it straight to the user folder
There’s a new Windows 11 update that will soon give the squiggly ~ key a job, and that is to quickly open folders like your user profile, Documents, Downloads, and, sometimes very importantly, the AppData folder. Right now, if you use the full path to open AppData, you need to enter `C:UsersusernameAppData` in File Explorer, […]
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theverge.com
TCL’s paperlike OLED phone made me more excited for the iPhone Duo
Can every manufacturer copy this next please?
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howtogeek.com
The 6-month-old Galaxy S26 series is now $100 more expensive
In sync with iPhone price hikes.
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stratechery.com
Apple and a Hacker’s Future
I was happy for years in Apple’s walled garden; with AI, however, their protections feel like limitations.
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hodinkee.com
Introducing: The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond & Spectre Editions (Live Pics)
The brand commemorates this year's James Bond Day with some special new Seamasters.
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macworld.com
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max recall explained: Is Qualcomm to blame?
Apple has announced it will replace a 'small number' of AT&T iPhones. Here's what you need to know.
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nintendolife.com
Review: KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (Switch 2)
Not a cloud in sight
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huaweicentral.com
Honor Magic 9 series global launch scheduled for January 2027
Honor Magic 9 series is set to hit the global launch stage in January 2027. As per the company’s official announcement, the flagship smartphone is coming to overseas markets, starting in Europe early next year after a successful Chinese launch. Magic 9 series made its debut in China last week, and Honor has begun preparing […]
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nintendolife.com
Capcom Is Looking To Evolve Its RE Engine Into An 'AI-Era Game Engine'
It wants to "create games together with AI"
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theguardian.com
Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey
Apple’s cheapest desktop computer is no longer a bargain but its newest, fastest chip makes it a pocket powerhouse
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9to5mac.com
This is my biggest AirPods complaint, and it's not necessarily about the hardware - 9to5Mac
AirPods are one of Apple’s most interesting products. The demand for them was largely invented by the fact that the...
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androidpolice.com
I returned to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and realized even Samsung has already made a better phone
Nothing fundamentally bad about it, but you can already get better
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ign.com
Gears of War: E-Day Devs at The Coalition Say They Are 'Proud to Be One of Xbox's Main Titles' as Microsoft Refocuses on Exclusive Games
The Gears of War: E-Day developers at The Coalition say they are "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity.
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eurogamer.net
Arc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet, ahead of a massive PvE test that could fundamentally change the game
Very soon, anyone who wants to play Arc Raiders without paying for it can do so for four days.
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sammobile.com
Canada, Europe, UK, and US also get hit with Galaxy S26 price hikes
After increasing the prices of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra in India and Korea, Samsung has done the same in the USA.
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Excellent Hisense QLED 50" TV hits record-low price with Prime member exclusive deal on Amazon
This Prime member exclusive deal scores you a quality Hisense TV for just $249.99, which is its lowest price ever on Amazon.
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androidauthority.com
Google Pixels could get an all-new way to customize lock screens, for better or for worse
We've dug into the Wallpaper & Style app in the latest Android 17 beta, and discovered a brand-new way to customize your lock screen.
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automaton-media.com
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’s modern port can’t be sold separately due to fighter jet licenses expiring, devs explain - AUTOMATON WEST
The 20-year-old game will be distributed exclusively as a pre-order bonus for AC8.
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kotaku.com
Registered Players Of Rare Cookie's Bustle Invited To Secret Party
After being freed from a patent troll earlier this year, the infamous '90s adventure game Cookie's Bustle is renewing the enigma that is itself
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vietnamnet.vn
Honor's rumored wide foldable could challenge Samsung and Apple
Honor is reportedly preparing a new wide-format foldable with a battery exceeding 7,000mAh and a 200MP camera, potentially adding another heavyweight rival to Samsung and Apple's upcoming devices.
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screenrant.com
Zelda: The Wind Waker And Twilight Princess Officially Return In The Master Collection
The Legend of Zelda's latest release could be the most exciting yet, and it celebrates many of the games from the past.
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flashscore.com
Sofia Costoulas - Darya Astakhova 0-1
CHALLENGER WOMEN - SINGLES: Suzhou (China), hard - 1/16-finals
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polygon.com
6 Years Later, The Expanse Is Officially Returning
They've been Holden out on us
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theringer.com
The Winners and Losers of the NFL Week 4
Drake Maye finally broke out of his slump, while the Rams narrowly avoided a 1-3 start. Plus, did Klint Kubiak overthink his fourth-down decisions against the Chiefs?
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aljazeera.com
Spain’s Sanchez announces snap election amid pressure over housing crisis
Sanchez calls early vote after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.
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Amazon Dumps the MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Before Prime Day, 1TB Models Marked Down Too
Apple won't discount the new MacBook Air, so Amazon did it first.
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Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles
In this week’s Installer: Amazon’s new Kindles, OpenAI’s Dots, the remastered Witcher 3, and more.
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techcrunch.com
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a 'significant rise' in AI submissions | TechCrunch
AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.
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This fantastic 55-inch Hisense mini-LED TV has dropped to its 30-day low price for Prime members
This Early Prime Big Deal is a winner if you're looking for a great all-rounder mini-LED TV, for a very competitive price point.
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macrumors.com
Apple Hiring 'iCup' Specialist
Apple recently posted a job listing for an "iCup Supply Specialist" who would be responsible for ensuring that "all Apple employees have access to freshly brewed coffee in their break room". MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris highlighted the job listing this weekend, but it turns out that Apple has been using the "iCup" name since at least 2014.
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nintendolife.com
"Let The Heroic Games Begin" - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Brings The Battle To Tetris 99
Reminder: The 57th cup has arrived
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cbsnews.com
Aaron Sorkin on "The Social Reckoning": "Maybe we can't handle the truth"
Sixteen years after "The Social Network," his Oscar-winning film about Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin turns from Facebook's origins to its consequences with "The Social Reckoning," about a Facebook whistleblower.
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Apple confirms iPhone cellular issue, admits affected units can't be fixed
Software updates should prevent iPhone 18 Pro Max devices from losing AT&T service in the future, but if it's already affected, you'll need a replacement.
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MacBook Pro With OLED Display Rumored to Be 'Significantly Lighter'
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said the new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be "significantly lighter" than the existing MacBook Pro models. "Apple has reengineered the machine's interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components to make the computer much easier to carry," he said, in his Power On newsletter. Currently, the MacBook Pro weighs up to 4.7 pounds, while the MacBook Air weighs up to 3.3 pounds and the MacBook Neo weighs 2.7 pounds.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Alan Alda, now 90, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," talks about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.
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appleinsider.com
Amazon's $200 M5 MacBook Air discount slashes prices to as low as $1,099
Numerous M5 MacBook Air models are $200 off as Amazon launches early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns on both 13-inch and 15-inch models.
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lifehacker.com
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 4, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Sunday, October 4, 2026 with the theme “Grab your tokens,” read on.
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cbssports.com
Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans Live Score and Stats - October 4, 2026 Gametracker
Live NFL scores at CBSSports.com. Check out the NFL scoreboard, box scores, expert picks and game recaps.
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cnbc.com
Starting a watch collection? What beginners should know before buying
Watch experts explain how beginners can start a collection, what tends to hold value, when to buy used and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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huffpost.com
This Sneaky App Is Probably Sucking Up Your iPhone Storage. Here's How To Free Up Space.
This easy fix will give you more data on your device so you can go back to screenshotting every meme you see.
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gematsu.com
Psikyo Memories launches February 18, 2027
Psikyo shoot ’em up collection Psikyo Memories will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on February 18, 2027, developer Edia announced. In its “Edia Game Catalog” distributed at…
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arrowheadpride.com
8 Winners and 4 Losers from the Chiefs’ win over the Raiders
Here are the standout players from Kansas City’s win in Las Vegas.