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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 01:33 UTC
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hackaday.com
AI Controls IPhone Via ESP32
Do you want to get an AI agent to do something to an iPhone? You could try and jailbreak the device and do some heavy software hacking, or… you could grab a microcontroller off the shelf and …
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9to5google.com
YouTube Music rolling out AI labels in the Now Playing screen
In response to more AI-generated content appearing on streaming services, YouTube Music is adding a new AI label directly to the player.
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zdnet.com
Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs - including 2 zero days - ZDNET
This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.
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seroundtable.com
OpenAI Removes UTM Parameters From ChatGPT Results
OpenAI seems to have removed or replaced the UTM parameters it placed on links within the ChatGPT results. This makes it harder to know if a click came from ChatGPT versus some other platform. This seems to have started with the release of GPT‑6, which was a week ago.
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managingmadrid.com
Player Ratings: Roma 3–4 Real Madrid
Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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nintendoeverything.com
Final Fantasy Resonance gets first review
Final Fantasy Resonance review is in, with one outlet giving the game a strong score and revealing how long to beat.
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nintendoeverything.com
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave announces Expansion Pass DLC
DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave with a new Expansion Pass, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems just revealed. Three separate waves of content are planned. Wave 1, which is out today, includes four additional weapons. These are prototype weapons for the four heroes, modelled after Heroes Relics from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Wave 2 includes additional wearable outfits and...
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deadline.com
Aaron Paul Mourns 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte: "I Am So Sorry You Were Hurting, My Friend"
Aaron Paul paid tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte after his death at 34.
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arstechnica.com
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
But the new "Preview" app "will have some bugs," Epic warns.
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foxnews.com
Woman found floating in sea after going overboard from Royal Caribbean ship
A 44-year-old woman clung to a lifebuoy for 20 hours in the Ionian Sea after reportedly jumping from Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas near Zakynthos.
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hindustantimes.com
Jeff Kaplan shares how he went from being a gaming industry icon to having his mails ignored by peers
In a recent interview with Gamespot, Jeff Kaplan reflected on the challenges of moving from a major AAA developer to running an independent studio.
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pcworld.com
Nvidia is no longer a PC gaming company. Get used to it
The disappearance of the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card shouldn't come as a surprise, because PC game fans are no longer Nvidia's audience—AI companies are.
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jalopnik.com
Rétromobile NYC Will Bring The Wonderful Emotions Of The World's Best Car Show To America - Jalopnik
We spoke to Gérard Neveu, CEO of Rétromobile New York, to find out how the inaugural U.S. event will capture the magic of the Paris show.
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wccftech.com
Epic Games’ New “Vibe Coded” Launcher Is Now in Preview, Claims 1.8x Faster Startup Than Steam and Adds Linux Support
The long-awaited new Epic Games Launcher is now available. Epic admitted it's vibe-coded, but also reckons it's a lot faster than even Steam.
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actionnetwork.com
Brewers vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Pick for NLCS Game 3
Read our Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers prediction, picks, and MLB odds for National League Championship Series Game 3 on Wednesday, October 14.
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theringer.com
The Best Bets of NFL Week 6
Can the Raiders keep pace with the Bills? How big of a difference maker is Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons? It’s a week for going against the grain.
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macrumors.com
Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs
An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later: Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2. An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later: Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2.
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Old Google Home and Nest speakers getting big firmware update
Google is testing a big firmware update for the Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio. This release...
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mashable.com
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Leaker linked GTA 6 reveals to crypto play. It’s crashing spectacularly.
The Cyberleek memecoin is now plunging further and further.
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iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake
Apple today listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for "other damage" set at $1,499. If you only damage certain parts of the iPhone Duo, the fees are more manageable. For example, the repair fee for damaged back glass is set at $199. If you eventually want to replace the battery in your iPhone Duo, that will cost you $229.
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gagadget.com
NASA's Moon battery survives deep cold, but not lunar night
NASA's SPEARS solid-state cells survived -170°C in tests. The Moon's south pole drops to -200°C, and key data on range and lifespan is still missing.
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whathifi.com
Hands on: Focal Mu-so Utopia: hands on review
How does Focal's Dolby Atmos-toting all-in-one system stack up?
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thenewstack.io
Linus Torvalds let Claude Code fix the Linux page cache. Then reviewers found a race.
Linus Torvalds used Claude Code to build a Linux page cache fix that hit 23x read throughput, but kernel reviewers found a race before anything merged.
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blog.google
New Android protections to help keep you safe from mobile scams
Android is rolling out new defenses powered by Google AI to help keep you safe from scams and fraud
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cnbc.com
OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest
"Like countless Americans, Mr. Alfozan came to this country years ago as a young person with a dream," his criminal defense lawyer said Wednesday.
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nbcsports.com
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman reportedly have "tension" in what could be last year of their partnership
The next time he "welcomes you into the broadcast booth" during a Monday night game, Joe Buck could be looking for backup.
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tech.yahoo.com
GTA 6 leaker threatens Take-Two with a 'dead man's switch'
Cyberleek promises not to reveal the ending of GTA 6, as long as Take-Two leaves them alone.
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eurogamer.net
Epic throws shade at Steam and admits to vibe-coding the new Epic Games Launcher with AI "to be faster than the other guy," but also warns there'll be bugs
Days after pushing an AI-first game development pipeline, Epic has vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher in an effort to outrun Steam.
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techcrunch.com
YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms | TechCrunch
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.
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Gemini AI Plus subscribers will lose access to Pro models next month
Google has begun emailing Gemini AI Plus members to inform them when their Gemini subscription will no longer include access...
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siliconera.com
Review: Tales of Eternia Remastered Is a Much-Needed Remaster
Tales of Eternia Remastered is an JRPG in the series that truly did deserve a remaster, especially given all the quality of life options.
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mashable.com
'GTA 6': Is PS5 Pro the best way to experience the game at launch?
Short answer: Probably?
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theverge.com
The Nothing Headphone A are half off for the first time
You can get the Nothing Headphone A at a steep discount when you also buy a Charli XCX album.
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futurism.com
AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.
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gizmodo.com
Meta's Smart Glasses May Have Been Recording People Without Their Knowledge
A Reddit thread suggests Meta's smart glasses have been capturing conversations that don't contain the "Hey Meta" wake phrase.
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theregister.com
Chaos ensues when AI interviewer meets AI interviewee
Things got weird, but there's a lesson to be learned: Don't trust a bot to negotiate for you
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9to5mac.com
Apple confirms Siri AI is not coming to the original HomePod mini - 9to5Mac
Siri AI will be exclusive to HomePod mini 2, it‘s not coming to the original HomePod mini despite a report temporarily claiming otherwise.
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Ex-Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Says He Never Wanted The Spotlight, But The Game Needed A Face
Being the face of a video game is a demanding role, as the people who step into these positions involved in these roles often find themselves on the receiving end of a lot of toxicity. Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan knows this all too well, as he promoted the hero shooter for several years...
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Apple missed an opportunity with the Apple TV 4K
Enthusiasts’ hopes for audio passthrough and 120fps were dashed.
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chromeunboxed.com
A user has installed Googlebook OS onto a Chromebook Plus, and it runs great
Ever since Google officially launched the new Googlebook platform, one of the biggest questions hanging in the air has been what this means for existing Chromebook hardware. While we wait for official transition paths for existing Chromebook hardware, the enthusiast community isn't sitting on its hands. Over on the r/Googlebook subreddit, user u/mawitime shared photos...
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HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
Apple yesterday announced the HomePod mini 2, introducing the compact smart speaker's first major hardware update in six years. The new model retains the original's spherical design, but adds an S10 chip, faster wireless connectivity, Sound Glow lighting, new Mac and home theater capabilities, and support for Siri AI in a future software update. The HomePod mini 2 costs $149 in the United States, $20 more than its predecessor's last Apple price of $129.
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nintendoeverything.com
007 First Light gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, first trailer, GoldenEye suit
After months of wondering about 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive just announced a March 18, 2027 release date and dropped a specific trailer for the console. Additionally, a new GoldenEye has been revealed, which is a callback to GoldenEye 007 on the N64. This will be made available as a pre-order bonus. Today’s trailer also offers...
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bleacherreport.com
Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Flau'jae Johnson Headline 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team
The Minnesota Lynx's Olivia Miles and Dallas Wings' Azzi Fudd led the way for the WNBA's 2026 All-Rookie team.
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Should you switch back to wired headphones? Here's why Kylie Jenner and other celebrities are doing so
Why are so many celebrities using wired headphones? It's not because your AirPods aren't secure.
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Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam
Google is announcing new Android features to help combat messaging and phone scams, including enhanced protection mode in Google Messages.
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windowscentral.com
The AI clone wars have officially reached Microsoft 365
The developer who recreated Adobe's software with AI has now released lookalikes for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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iPhone Duo: Apple Charging $49 for New Cover Layer, $229 for Battery
We just published Apple's list of iPhone Duo repair fees for customers without AppleCare+ coverage, and we want to bring extra attention to two of the fees in particular: a new cover layer costs $49, and a replacement battery is $229. Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron revealed that the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced.
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Microsoft is gauging interest in Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft becoming Xbox exclusives — yes, really
Microsoft is actively asking Xbox users with multiple consoles how they'd react if big franchises went fully console exclusive.
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businessinsider.com
Epic Games is already showing what its 'huge pivot' toward AI looks like
Epic Games said that thanks to vibe coding it was able to revamp its launcher.
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pushsquare.com
Study Finds Almost Half of PS5 Disc Backlash Came from Fake Accounts
No disc, no buy?