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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 23:18 UTC
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amazongamestudios.com
Luna September Content Update
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zimperium.com
Mantax Otax: Indonesian Mobile Ransomware with Spyware Integration
Discover the Mantax Otax mobile malware, a sophisticated Indonesian ransomware with advanced spyware features that targets user privacy and data security.
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bbc.com
Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list'
The makers of Grand Theft Auto deny staff were sacked for union organising and were instead dismissed for sharing confidential information online.
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Grand Theft Auto workers join protest as unfair dismissal tribunal begins
The 23 claimants were sacked by Rockstar Games last year for what it called "gross misconduct".
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polygon.com
Steam's Chart-topping FPS Wardogs Finally Gets Official Console Release Window
But it's still a while away
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9to5google.com
Google Wallet passes get fullscreen redesign on Android
Following the homepage revamp with search in May, Google Wallet is now rolling out a redesign of passes on Android.
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ign.com
GTA 6's PS5 Controller Preorders Create Chaos on PlayStation Store as Scalpers Take Advantage of Scarcity
Pre-orders went live for Grand Theft Auto 6's new PS5 controllers this morning and the experience was extremely chaotic.
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Walmart Shoppers Are Supposedly Using a Hidden Promo Code to Knock $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Preorders, but It Might Not Work for Everyone
Walmart shoppers are supposedly using a hidden promo code to knock $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preorders, bringing it down from $70 to $50, but it might not work for everyone.
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GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Says It Will Defend Itself 'Vigorously' From Union Claims as Employment Tribunal Over the Firing of 31 Workers Gets Underway
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games has issued a new statement as it heads to an employment tribunal to face allegations that it unlawfully fired 31 workers.
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gematsu.com
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes DLC character Zohar launches September 15 for PS5, PS4, and PC, September 23 for Switch
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes downloadable content character Zohar will launch on September 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, and September 23 for Switch, publisher Arc System Works …
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tomshardware.com
Astonishing mod runs DLSS 5 on a second GPU to boost neural-rendered FPS up to 127% — game renders on one card, neural post-processing runs on the other, much like dedicated PhysX GPUs
Harkening back to the days of PhysX.
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PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint Due to Missed Deadlines and Budget Concerns, Report Claims
Sony's decision to walk away from its deal with the legendary Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima for upcoming PlayStation game Physint was reportedly the result of budget concerns and missed deadlines.
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theverge.com
Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold
It’s not the Tim Cook you’re thinking of.
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roadtovr.com
Meta's Next-gen MR Headset Appears to Have Leaked Ahead of Connect
Images of Meta’s ‘Project Phoenix’ mixed reality headset appear to have leaked ahead of its anticipated unveiling at Connect later this month. The News Serial leaker ‘Luna’ appears to have found video within Quest’s Horizon OS showing off the headset’s prescription lenses, which are apparently set to be released in partnership by Meta’s official prescription […]
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usatoday.com
Move over Apple, these brands say they’ve been folding for years
From burritos to dictionaries, other brands with bendable products are comparing themselves with the new iPhone Duo.
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blog.playstation.com
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027
New trailer, visuals, and game details revealed for Vanillaware’s remastered action RPG.
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apple.com
Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation
Apple today announced AirPods 5, delivering the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design and even better sound quality.
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investors.com
Apple's iPhone Duo Distracts From Wearable AI Advancements
Apple demonstrated its advancements in artificial intelligence with its wearable devices and latest iPhones. Apple stock rose.
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The Retroid Pocket Duo Looks Perfect for DS and 3DS Emulation – And It’s About 10 Times Cheaper Than the Other Duo Announced This Week
It’s no secret that handheld gaming is in a bit of a renaissance right now. Ushered in by the Nintendo Switch and carried forward by the Steam Deck. Alongside these mainstream offerings are another class of handhelds aimed more at the past than the future. In particular, Android-powered dual-screen handhelds like the new Retroid Pocket Duo look to offer hardware designed for emulating the Nintendo DS and 3DS.
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thenextweb.com
AI helped build a WeChat worm that spreads with one call
A WeChat worm built with AI hijacked accounts while phones were still ringing. Tencent says it is fixed, but it has published no advisory or CVE.
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videogameschronicle.com
Amazon Prime’s 9 ‘free’ games for September include Doom Eternal and High on Life | VGC
Amazon Prime subscribers can claim the games to keep via its Luna service…
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gamingbible.com
Real-life nudist resort forced to speak out after appearing in GTA VI leak
A real-life nudist resort has spoken out after a similar-looking business appeared in Cyberleek's GTA VI development leak as set pulses racing.
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chromeunboxed.com
Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
With Google's September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing. Over the past month, we’ve tracked Lenovo's flagship clamshell (codenamed 'Ruby') through leaked high-resolution press renders and early regulatory milestones under model number GB 15IPH12. Now, fresh regulatory...
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wccftech.com
DLSS 5 Modders Get Hybrid FP8/NVFP4 Running on RTX 50 GPUs, But Performance Improves by Just 1–2%
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 hybrid FP8/NVFP4 model shows minimal performance gains, with a slight increase from 54.57 to 55.16 FPS in Baldur's Gate 3 on RTX 50 Series GPUs.
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9to5mac.com
iPhone Duo could give Apple a 25% share of foldable market in 2026 - 9to5Mac
TrendForce says the iPhone Duo is expected to capture 24,8% of the foldable smartphone market in 2026 alone, countering a 20% slump in the segment.
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Nintendo Secures Legal Victory Against Sale of Switch Game Piracy Devices
Nintendo has won a major legal victory aimed at blocking the sale of devices that enable Switch game piracy.
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androidpolice.com
Your Google Photos grid is about to get a lot more customizable on Android
Hopefully soon
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news.xbox.com
XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT
Hideo Kojima has spent his career challenging conventions and expanding what games can be. Today, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced the next chapter of its partnership with XBOX. “Creators have choices about where and how they bring their ideas to life. We’re honored that Kojima-san has chosen XBOX to work with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS on PHYSINT. His ambition to challenge conventions […]
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tvpworld.com
Polish developer builds app that detects nearby Meta smart glasses
Worried Meta AI glasses may be recording you? Polish developer’s app can spot them
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cnet.com
Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn't the Smart Display I'm Waiting For - CNET
Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn't happened, and here's why that's a problem.
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hollywoodreporter.com
On September 11 Anniversary, Robert De Niro Calls for Mamdani to Be a “Bridge” for New York City
Also, how the Tribeca Festival co-founder and star of a new Netflix doc got me (and so many others) through the worst event of our public lives.
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macrumors.com
What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and wired charging speeds. Several key specifications remain unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro models.
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polygon.com
PlayStation Missing-in-Action Heist Shooter Reemerges in Surprise Reveal
You remember Fairgame$? With the dollar sign?
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gameinformer.com
Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends
Xbox is already publishing Kojima's upcoming horror game, OD. - Game Informer
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Apple shares 95-second recap of its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event - 9to5Mac
If you missed yesterday’s “Surprise and Shine” event and don’t feel like watching the entire hour-plus-long video, Apple has got you covered.
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nytimes.com
The NFL, 9/11 and a decision that was bigger than the game
A week without football seems like an obvious calculus now. But 25 years ago, the NFL made the choice much more complicated.
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kctv5.com
Gov. Kehoe backs Hoskins as Missouri map battle shifts to appeals court
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order Thursday afternoon that it has expedited its review of the Missouri congressional map dispute.
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cnbc.com
IEA warns global oil refining system ‘stretched to the limit’ as Iran, Ukraine wars tighten market
The energy agency warned shrinking inventories and strained refineries could further tighten markets.
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independent.co.uk
Trump gives vague answer when quizzed why he won’t send $5,000 ‘dividend’ checks now
The White House has offered few details about the plan to send $5,000 checks to Americans after the midterms
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nintendolife.com
Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful
"avoid purchasing or using circumvention devices"
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pagesix.com
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz caught in icy red carpet exchange
Just before he left Peltz’s side, Beckham took it upon himself to fluff the train of her Alberta Ferretti gown.
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GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited
Preorders are live for Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition PS5 DualSense Controllers, but stock is limited. Hurry if you want one.
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Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google.
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arstechnica.com
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
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cnbc.com
Modi and Xi are set to meet at BRICS with trade and border issues in spotlight
A meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be the clearest test yet of the tentative post-2020 reset between Asia’s two largest economies.
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Samsung's open-ear Galaxy Buds On leak with clip design, 'Auto Volume,' gestures [Gallery]
Word has been out on a new pair of open-ear Galaxy Buds from Samsung and, now, a detailed leak shows...
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foxnews.com
Restaurant chain once frequented by Kardashians files for bankruptcy after 36 years
A 36-year-old Southern California brunch chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, owing over $1 million after rent disputes and construction woes forced multiple closures.
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mashable.com
Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it
We've been testing the iOS 27 beta for months, but the public release is fast approaching.
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nbcnews.com
Diesel’s new high of $6 per gallon will make ‘just about everything’ more expensive
“We are endangering one of the strongest economic pillars that we have in this country,” said fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller.
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iOS 27 Apple Health App Redesign: Every New Feature Coming in 2026
Apple is planning a major redesign of the Health app on iPhone and iPad, with a long list of new features set to be added. Apple announced the Health app changes at yesterday's iPhone event. The Health app is getting an update because Apple overhauled the sensors in the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.