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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 01:13 UTC
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kotaku.com
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Director Says He Wanted To Show 'That Final Fantasy Doesn't Have To Be A Traditional-Style JRPG' - Kotaku
Naoki Hamaguchi talks about pushing past franchise limits
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wccftech.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered Gets Free Path Tracing Upgrade September 29, as NVIDIA Floods DLSS Lineup With Eight Games
NVIDIA details September DLSS games lineup, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered and 007 First Light path tracing update
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cbsnews.com
At RNC midterm convention, Trump pitches $5,000 checks to U.S. citizens — but only if GOP wins House and Senate
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
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9to5google.com
Honor Magic 9 Pro Max melds a classic ARRI camera with an iPhone-like look, launches this month
Honor has officially shown off its next flagship, the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, which has a pretty familiar-looking design,...
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appleinsider.com
Apple launches new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cases
Apple's new iPhone lineup has been announced, and so has the annual crop of first party cases, wallets, and straps to go with it.
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cnet.com
We're Tracking Every Zelda Switch 2 Restock for You - CNET
Nintendo's limited-edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary console arrives Oct. 29, and we're watching for restocks so you don't have to.
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9to5mac.com
Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 have surprise upgrade that wasn’t announced
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are here, and new findings reveal they each have a surprise upgrade not mentioned by Apple.
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npr.org
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
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tomsguide.com
GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders LIVE — limited-edition PS5 controllers are now available at Best Buy, Walmart and more
Add some Vice City to your PS5 setup
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clickorlando.com
One Tech Tip: New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for it
Apple's latest iPhones come with new features and hefty price tags.
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apple.com
Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 4, the ultimate sports and adventure watch, now with new health, fitness, and audio intelligence capabilities.
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kotaku.com
How Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Is Going All Out For The Big Finale: Having Less Content Was 'Never Part Of The Conversation' - Kotaku
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation isn’t backing down from the smorgasbord open-world design of Rebirth, and its developers feel confident in the vision built for the finale to the trilogy
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The iPhone 18 Pro Preorders Open Sept. 12. Here's What the Savings Look Like So Far - CNET
As the preorder inches closer, we've dug up what carriers and retailers are offering.
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nintendoeverything.com
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 23.0.0 out now, patch notes - VRR support in docked mode, Mii Maker music, and more
A big update has just hit the Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch being version 23.0.0. Users should be seeing the new version roll out now. This update includes the ability to update the dock for variable refresh rate in TV mode, 3 music tracks in the Mii maker, the ability to add handheld mode boost to the quick menu,...
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kotaku.com
Nintendo Announces Big 'Customer Appreciation Sale' Supported By Tariff Refunds It Doesn't Want To Pay Back To Players
No, the company won't provide any refunds, but it will sell you some games and merch at a discounted price
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ign.com
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Insists Square Enix Had No Choice but to Require a Download to Play the Physical Disc Version of the Game
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has offered an explanation for why the physical disc version of the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox requires a download to play.
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cnbc.com
Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market
Samsung is drawing more iPhone users to its foldables as Apple’s rumored entry threatens to reshape the market.
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pagesix.com
Country star admits to being drunk at concert she wishes she’d cancelled: ‘I over-served myself’
The singer is currently promoting the release of her fifth studio album.
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zdnet.com
iOS 27 release date confirmed: 9 things your iPhone can do once you update - ZDNET
The Apple event revealed much more than a new lineup of iPhones. iOS 27 has a release date now.
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nintendolife.com
Preview: Playing Final Fantasy VII: Revelation On PS5 Has Me Worried For The Switch 2 Port
Took something perfect and painted it Red XIII
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theverge.com
Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode
The new firmware update also includes nostalgic Mii themes
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thenextweb.com
LG's denial confirms the part that applies to every smart TV
LG rejects the standby recording claims but confirms its TVs scan local networks, calling it industry standard. ACR varies by country.
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gamesindustry.biz
Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft
Blizzard Entertainment has secured a first union contract with parent company Microsoft, ratified by a workforce vote c…
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gematsu.com
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027
Side-scrolling action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 4, 2027, publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware announced.
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notebookcheck.net
Vivo X500 Pro Max: Creator shows impressive 4K video footage while Vivo releases official renders in fresh colors
Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently already out and about with the Vivo X500 Pro Max, demonstrates what the Zeiss Vario-APO-Sonnar lens will be capable of delivering.
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Motorola teases wide Razr Fold as its 'next move' in response to iPhone Duo debut
Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement has triggered a couple of companies, and it’s apparently warranted at least one teaser for even...
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gematsu.com
Muramasa: Revenant Blades trailer to premiere on September 10
Publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware will premiere a new trailer for side-scrolling action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades on September 10 at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET / 20:00 JST, the com…
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counterpointresearch.com
Global Foldable Shipments to Hit 100-million Cumulative Milestone by End of 2026
Cumulative global foldable smartphone shipments are set to surpass 100 million units by the end of 2026. Foldables are currently in their eighth generation since the emergence of the category in 2019.
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macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-Only in These Countries
Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries. According to Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIMs only in these countries and regions: Bahrain Canada Guam Japan Kuwait Mexico Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States U.S. Virgin Islands iPhone 17 Pro models are eSIM-only in the same countries, so there is no change this year.
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futurism.com
Scientists Say LLMs Appear to Be Acting as a Cognitive Virus Among Humans
AI's wide proliferation shares some striking similarities with the ways viruses spread, as an international team of researchers argue.
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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console and Accessory Preorders Are Live in the UK
Preorders are starting to go live at Nintendo's UK store and Smyths Toys for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and accessories. But act fast!
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Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy
Will you be using Audio Intelligence?
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hodinkee.com
Introducing: Apple Announces The Apple Watch Series 12 And Apple Watch Ultra 4 (Live Pics)
Let's Ternus attention to Apple Watch.
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eurogamer.net
Valheim's Steam player count massively surges after leaving early access, but the viral survival game hasn't managed to pass its peak from 5 years ago
Valheim 1.0 is kickstarting a massive resurgence in the survival game's Steam player count, years after becoming a viral phenomenon.
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gizmodo.com
If Meta Glasses Freak You Out, Wait Until You Hear About the New Apple Watch Features
Live Rewind and Siri Recap just killed the dreams of always on AI wearables.
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Apple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People
Apple today announced AppleCare One Family, a new option for U.S. customers that extends AppleCare coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group of up to six people for one fixed monthly price. AppleCare One Family costs $49.99 per month and includes all of the same benefits as AppleCare+, such as coverage for accidental damage like drops and spills, battery replacement service, and priority support from Apple Experts.
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Apple Extends Free Satellite Access for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 Users
Apple today announced it is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users. The extension applies to devices activated in a country that supports Apple's satellite features prior to midnight Pacific Time on September 9. Apple revealed the update in its press release for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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kotaku.com
Samus Gets Very Chatty In The First Metroid Ravenous Trailer - Kotaku
The next 2D Metroid game is coming in January
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ubisoft.com
FARCRY 3 Classic Edition & FARCRY 3 Blood Dragon Classic Edition are coming to Nintendo Switch 2!
For the first time in ages, the FARCRY franchise comes to Nintendo hardware.
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animenewsnetwork.com
Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX Game for Switch 2, Switch, PC
Updated version of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3, previously unreleased in N. America, launches on February 16
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nintendo.com
Mario Kart World adds SNES courses and Knockout Tour routes in a free update
Ver. 1.8.0 available now. Only on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
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404media.co
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'
Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, wrote in a company-wide Slack messages on Wednesday, viewed by 404 Media, that board members "conspired" behind his back to vote to put him on leave.
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kotaku.com
Mario Kart World Gets Classic SNES Courses In Its Latest Free Update - Kotaku
Knockout Tour is also getting new content
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Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Renowned video game director Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint, which could fairly be described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft announced today. Xbox will continue to publish the horror game OD – itself something of a spiritual successor to the never-finished PT – and the Kojima-Xbox partnership will expand beyond these two game projects to include film and television.
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droid-life.com
iPhone Duo Launch Deals Include $300 Off Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8
It might be iPhone Duo day, but Samsung still has two excellent new foldables it doesn’t want you to forget about. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 are discounted heavily with no trade-in required. Instead of being an iPhone Duo beta tester, you can go with the best foldables...
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Apple releases iPadOS 27 RC, plus watchOS 27 and more - 9to5Mac
Today following its September event, Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more.
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Shooting to the top with a new form factor? - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review: How does Samsung’s new foldable smartphone perform in everyday life? We evaluate the display, performance, camera, battery, and usability, and reveal exactly who the Fold8 is for—as well as where this foldable flagship still has work to do.
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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026, which is headlined by RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26 and Ball x Pit.
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Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event
Apple is focusing on higher-priced iPhone models this fall.
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Apple Reveals iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Capacities
Apple has confirmed the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that the company announced earlier today. Apple is required to publish energy labels on its iPhone product pages in the EU, and they reveal the official mAh battery capacities for the devices. Here are the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that still have a SIM card tray, according to Apple: iPhone 18 Pro: 4,056 mAh (+1.7% vs.