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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 00:04 UTC
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macrumors.com
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.
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sfgate.com
Horoscope for Friday, 09/11/26 by Christopher Renstrom
LIBRA: The other party wants to postpone, but press ahead
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gamesindustry.biz
Saudi Arabia's PIF reportedly considering to combine EA with Savvy Games Group
Reports suggest a merger would "ensure better coordination between its assets"
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80.lv
Saudi Arabia's PIF Reportedly Considers Merging EA with Savvy Games
According to Bloomberg, the Public Investment Fund is considering combining its gaming assets into a single company, though the deal is only being discussed now.
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9to5google.com
Samsung's first Android XR glasses with a color display may launch in late 2027
While we’re still waiting on Samsung’s first Android XR glasses to arrive, an update on the first pair with a...
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ageofempires.com
The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio
Hello adventurers, a Shipment from the Home City has arrived! The Baltic Powers DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is available now, and comes
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whathifi.com
"Modern, musical, luxurious" – Marantz's compact streaming system with CD player is elevated in every way
The MCR 60n DAB gains plenty of new features, sound improvements, a refreshed design, and a higher price than before
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quantamagazine.org
The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof | Quanta Magazine
By revisiting the famous problem — which was controversially solved in the 1970s with the help of computers — mathematicians have gained important new insights into the nature of graphs.
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theverge.com
Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
It’s even available for free users.
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droid-life.com
Verizon's 3-Year Price Lock Guarantee is Already Gone
In mid-2025, Verizon committed to a 3-year price lock on its myPlan plans as a way to help folks lock-in pricing on their wireless plan as everything in the world was becoming more expensive by the day. They’ve since found ways to increase prices through fees, as we expected them to, but the price lock...
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chromeunboxed.com
Google is rolling out Gemini Daily Brief to free users, dropping the paid AI requirement
When Google introduced the concept of the Daily Brief in Gemini, it offered one of the most compelling glimpses of how personal AI should actually function: a quick, proactive summary of your calendar, unread inbox priorities, and daily tasks before you even start your morning routine. Up until now, though, having that personal executive summary...
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ygorganization.com
Diabellze is Waiting Deep in the “White Crow” Forest | YGOrganization
The Crow Witch returns
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arstechnica.com
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
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GTA 6 Netflix preview drove more than 100,000 sign-ups during its six-hour exclusivity window
Rockstar's extended look resulted in the third-largest subscriber spike on Netflix this year, according to Ampere Analysis
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deadline.com
'Ransom Canyon' Canceled By Netflix After 2 Seasons (Exclusive)
Netflix has opted not to proceed with a third season of the Texas romantic drama Ransom Canyon starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.
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aljazeera.com
Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
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techcrunch.com
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video | TechCrunch
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.
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cnet.com
iPhone Handoff Will Let You Use One Number on Two Phones - CNET
The feature will be available with iOS 27, but will be limited to specific cellular carriers for now.
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iPhone Duo Will Ship With iOS 27.1, Hinting at Update's Release Date
Apple says the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it launches this October, which gives us a hint at when the first major iOS 27 update will come out. The iPhone Duo will be available on October 23, so iOS 27.1 should be released shortly before that date. Last year, iOS 26.1 didn't come out until November 3, but we're expecting iOS 27.1 about two weeks earlier. iOS 27.1 will include updated app layouts built for the iPhone Duo's dual displays and its new vertical dock.
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Upgrading to Apple Watch Series 12 Could Cost You Hypertension Notifications
Some Apple Watch users who upgrade to the Series 12 or the Ultra 4 might temporarily lose access to hypertension notifications. On the watchOS feature availability page, Apple says notifications might not be available on the Series 12 or Ultra 4 at launch because regulatory clearances are in process. Hypertension Notifications may not be available on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 in your region, as additional regulatory clearances for these devices are in process.
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theregister.com
Huawei Watch D3 pumps up its health-monitoring credentials
Inflatable wrist cuff delivers 24-hour blood pressure readings, though the design remains chunky
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businessinsider.com
This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users.
The Zuckoff app detects nearby smart glasses using Bluetooth signals. Its creator says Meta needs to do more to address privacy concerns.
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polygon.com
Xbox Makes 6 Games Free to Play This Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of free games on Xbox
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pushsquare.com
LEGO PS1's Freebie Astro Bot Set Revealed in New Images, and Everyone Wants It Standalone
Astro not
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9to5mac.com
Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac
Apple‘s September event is over, but the company reportedly has many new products set to debut in October too. Here’s what’s coming.
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T-Mobile to Charge $5 a Month for iOS 27 iPhone Handoff
T-Mobile will charge customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff, an e-SIM feature that allows the same phone number to be used on two separate iPhones. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and at launch, only T-Mobile users in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom users in Germany will be able to use it. T-Mobile says customers can use their number across two compatible iPhone models and elect which phone is active at any given time.
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mashable.com
Officials want to turn Miami into Vice City for 'GTA 6.' Police disagree.
Miami inspired the fictional Vice City, but Miami-Dade's sheriff is against the idea of marketing the game IRL.
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mashable.com
Does the iPhone Duo have MagSafe? Everything to know.
Apple’s foldable can charge wirelessly to 50 percent in around 30 minutes.
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petapixel.com
Insta360's Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra's Features
How much is a second camera worth?
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pocketgamer.biz
Report: Saudi Arabia’s PIF mulls EA and Savvy merger
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may merge Savvy Games Group and EA, according to a report.
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You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says
With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is adding Live Rewind, which relies on an S11 processor and new continual listening features. Live Rewind listens to what's happening around the wearer, and when activated with a double press on the Digital Crown, offers a transcript of what was said in the last 15 seconds. Apple says the feature will let users catch something they missed or are less familiar with.
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AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount
Apple yesterday announced the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its "Surprise and Shine" event, and today all of these devices are up for pre-order on Amazon. This also includes the first cash discount on the Apple Watch Series 12. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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kotaku.com
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Considers EA And Savvy Merger
The Madden publisher's acquisition was finalized in August
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androidcentral.com
RIP Pixel Tablet: Google has officially pulled the plug
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its online store, marking the official end of its short-lived tablet experiment.
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Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test [U]
After previously requiring a subscription, Dreambeans is now available for free Google Accounts in the US to test.
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iOS 27's 'iPhone Handoff' Feature Limited to T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom at Launch
Apple is adding a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 that will let you use the same number on two iPhones and swap between them as needed. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and Apple says there will be carrier fees when setting it up. The new iPhone Handoff option was mentioned at today's event and in the iPhone Duo press release, and it turns out it's going to be limited at launch. Apple says it will only be available on T-Mobile in the U.S.
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blog.playstation.com
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more
Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux join PlayStation Plus Premium.
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nintendolife.com
Persona 4 Revival Is Officially Heading To Switch 2, With Persona 6 Teased For The Future
Bit Persona-l
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wired.com
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
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foxnews.com
FBI arrests suspect accused of paying LA homeless to forge signatures using registered voters' identities
James Brass allegedly ran a ballot harvesting scheme on Los Angeles' Skid Row, paying homeless people to sign petitions using stolen voter identities.
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We asked AI how it could kill humanity
We asked four of the most-used generative AI tools what an AI doomsday could look like.
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nypost.com
Pokémon cards would be global currency during apocalypse, venture capitalist predicts
A high-rolling venture capitalist says Pokémon cards would become the global currency during an apocalypse, noting that their returns have beaten the S&P 500 by over 3,000%.
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gematsu.com
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog lineup for September 2026 announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the September 2026 Game Catalog lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, and Classics Catalog titles for Premium subscribers.
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topgear.com
The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe
The 'Spezialanfertigung' CLE is a limited-edition AMG. You watching, Mustang GTD?
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unherd.com
The AI revolution will devour Apple
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Google Pixel Tablet has been discontinued, out of stock everywhere
Google Pixel Tablet has been quietly discontinued, with sales have ended not only from Google, but everyone else too.
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androidpolice.com
Google’s surprise Pixel 11 update leaves the new features for later
Second minor update for the new Pixels this month
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siliconera.com
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Date and Bayonetta Costume Shown
Stellar Blade Switch 2 got a release date during the Nintendo Direct and Bayonetta DLC Nano Suit confirmation.
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nintendo.com
Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site
Nintendo of America is excited to announce the Customer Appreciation Sale, one of our largest promotions ever, featuring 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, plus savings on select physical games, downloadable content, access…
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Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you | TechCrunch
Come inside the mind of a bot trying to convince the internet it's human.