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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 08:55 UTC
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notebookcheck.net
AnTuTu V12 public beta arrives with major changes to how phones are benchmarked
AnTuTu is changing the way it measures smartphone performance with its latest benchmark update. The new version revamps several tests and introduces a redesigned interface, while putting greater emphasis on real-world performance.
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polygon.com
Rainbow Six Tactics Could Raise the Bar for Strategy Games Forever
Setting up your chess-like master plan
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polygon.com
GOTY 2026 is the Weakest Field in Years
In the shadow of GTA 6, nothing shines
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nintendolife.com
Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
Prepare for liftoff in 2027
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androidpolice.com
I won't let a new Android phone connect to Wi-Fi without these 7 hidden settings enabled
A few simple tweaks that made my Android device virtually bulletproof
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theguardian.com
I slept on a 550lb mattress made of just cotton, wool and coils for a month. Here's the case for old-school beds
This eco-friendly mattress made from organic materials as a nice balance of give and underlying firmness, though it’s pretty bouncy
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kotaku.com
Halloween: The Game Devs Quickly Patch Out Sex Mini-Game
Halloween: The Game's sex minigame has been swiftly removed in under 24 hours, after players realised that a character with the likeness of deceased actor Donald Pleasence could sleep with 17-year-old teens
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huffpost.com
5 Small Changes To Eating Habits That Can Be Signs Of Dementia
Something as seemingly harmless as a sweet craving could signal something bigger if it fits certain criteria.
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cnbc.com
'Everyone has an AI secret': This artist has spent a year collecting and sharing hundreds of anonymous AI confessions
Through her project "What We Tell AI," Olivia Tai has collected over 350 handwritten secrets about how people use AI to navigate dating, work and life.
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interestingengineering.com
Tiny semiconductor device boosts light conversion by 1,000x
A nanoscale metasurface boosts light conversion in a semiconductor by three orders of magnitude, enabling smaller photonic devices.
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maizenbrew.com
Kyle Whittingham evaluates Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s ‘not outstanding’ game vs WMU
Here’s what Kyle Whittingham said about Bryce Underwood’s performance against Western Michigan.
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ign.com
Playing Exodus Fills the Mass Effect-Sized Hole in My Heart | IGN Preview
Exodus is ambitious in the same way that Mass Effect was, and now I'm expecting it to live up to that ambition.
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bbc.com
Maldon gardener's giant pumpkin to compete at RHS show
Ben White will take "Gladys" to an RHS show later this month.
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eurogamer.net
The Blood of Dawnwalker, from former Witcher devs, has already sold over a million copies
The Blood of Dawnwalker, Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG debut, has sold more than a million copies, the studio confirmed on social media.
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pushsquare.com
Marvel Tokon Put Up a Fight for North America's Best-Selling PS Store Game Last Month
Fighting soul
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bgr.com
Which Music Streaming Service Has The Best Audio Quality? - BGR
Not all streaming apps handle high-resolution audio equally. Here is how platforms like Tidal, Apple Music, and Qobuz compare on bitrates and lossless specs.
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weather.com
Hurricane Lowell prompts tropical storm watches for Hawaii
It became one of the strongest hurricanes of 2026 on Wednesday and is still very powerful. Its northward movement could put parts of Hawaii in danger.
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nintendolife.com
Video: Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Series Recap Trailer
Featured at Revelation's PAX West panel
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slate.com
It’s Been Downloaded by Millions. It’s Supposed to Make You Happier. Does It Really Work?
A little bird told me there’s a way to meet my wellness goals. Then it asked me if I wanted to upgrade to their premium plan.
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nintendoeverything.com
Famitsu review scores - September 5, 2026 - Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026 are as follows: Orbitals – 8/9/9/9 Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 9/9/8/8 The Blood of Dawnwalker – 9/8/8/9 Afterlove EP – 7/8/8/7 Asdivine Knot – 7/7/7/7 John Fox – 6/6/5/6 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review...
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nypost.com
I wore the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 every day for a week — is it worth the upgrade?
Here’s what I thought about the new health features and processor upgrade.
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apnews.com
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year.
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bigislandnow.com
Lowell now a powerful Category 3 hurricane; some fluctuations in intensity possible through early Sunday | Big Island Now
A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.
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motherjones.com
You don't have a right to safe drinking water, US court rules
A Trump-appointed judge also said Americans have no “constitutional right to truthful information” during a public health crisis.
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gsmarena.com
Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 get first big price cuts, Galaxy S26 FE launches
The Galaxy S26 FE comes with a $200 gift card, which helps it fend off the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy A57. The Samsung Galaxy Z8 series of foldables launched...
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Rebel Wolves Confirms The Blood of Dawnwalker Reached 1 Million Copies Sold in Just 2 Days
Single-player RPG and new IP The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold 1 million copies just two days after its launch, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have announced.
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kotaku.com
You Can Get The Entire FF7 Remake Trilogy For Just $85 Right Now
Wowza, that's a really good deal on Remake, Rebirth, and the upcoming Revelation
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on3.com
Read subscribers' comments during and after Clemson's loss to LSU
Saturday night in Baton Rouge was a disastrous opening for Clemson in a 51-10 loss to No. 11 LSU, the worst margin of defeat in the Dabo Swinney era.
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macrumors.com
Top Stories: 'Surprise and Shine' Apple Event Preview, John Ternus Takes Over, and More
After years of rumors, the highly anticipated foldable iPhone is almost here, but that's not all we're expecting to see at next week's big event, and we've got full coverage of expectations for the "Surprise and Shine" event.
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gematsu.com
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII major update ‘Arc of Tomorrow’ and paid expansion ‘Earthrise’ announced
Publisher 2K and developer Firaxis Games have announced the major update “Arc of Tomorrow,” paid expansion “Earthrise” and version 1.5.0 update for Sid Meier’s Civiliz…
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kotaku.com
Stern Lets Fallout Pinball Machine Out Of The Vault
The largest pinball company delves further into the video game themes, albeit with one largely taking inspiration from its TV adaptation
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9to5mac.com
All of the best Apple Labor Day weekend deals 9to5Mac
Labor Day weekend is here with massive sale events now live at both Amazon and Best Buy, joined by the...
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startuphub.ai
AI animal communication may arrive by 2030
Bloomberg reports AI could enable two-way animal communication by 2030. Crow researchers logged 150,000 calls as tech billionaires fund the field.
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theregister.com
Time lords prepare to kick leap seconds into the next millennium
Risk of an unprecedented negative adjustment prompts plan to let UTC drift by as much as an hour
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New Super Smash Bros. Switch 2 game leaks before September Nintendo Direct
After revealing the Ocarina of Time remake and upcoming Nintendo Directs, the same leaker has offered another revelation. Rather than a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 2 upgrade, a game with unique characters may be in development. Even so, the platform fighter’s release date could be years away.
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avclub.com
Action games have a parrying problem
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polygon.com
Exodus Won't Let You Bang the Octopus
Narrative director Drew Karpyshyn details how the game's romance works
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polygon.com
'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season
Blizzard delayed adding Unvaulted Passes to Overwatch until the start of Season 5
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tech.yahoo.com
Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet on sale for $100
One shopper called it "a feature-packed productivity package."
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Tupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the case
Police received information nearly immediately after the killing. It took Las Vegas police 27 years to make an arrest
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futurism.com
Melatonin Use Linked to Massively Increased Risk of Heart Failure
A preliminary study of long-term melatonin use by chronic insomniacs found something grim about the supplement's side effects.
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Here's how iPhone Ultra's form factor could compare to other Apple products - 9to5Mac
This month, Apple will be unveiling its first foldable iPhone – rumored to be called iPhone Ultra. It’s going to...
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eonline.com
Natalie Portman Gives Birth to Baby No. 3, Her First With Tanguy Destable
Natalie Portman shared that she and boyfriend Tanguy Destable welcomed their first baby together, with the new addition joining the Oscar winner and ex Benjamin Millepied's kids Aleph and Amalia.
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aol.co.uk
Mice will stay out of homes with simple deterrent that's 'unpleasant to rodents' - AOL
Mice infestations can spike during autumn and winter, but a simple rodent deterrent can help keep them out of your home.
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Lenovo goes MacBook Neo: Hands-on review with Lenovo's best-looking $699 laptop
Consumer laptops do not have to look boring - with the Lenovo IdeaPad vibe, Lenovo goes for a design with a few colorful twists, at an attractive price-point with many useful features. We had a chance to check it out at IFA 2026.
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nintendoeverything.com
Rumor: New Smash Bros. game on the way, Nintendogs returning, more
A number of Nintendo rumors have come to light from malo932, who is building up some credibility when it comes to leaks. Most recently, malo932 indicated that we’d be getting presentations next week for The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo in general days before they were announced. That ultimately turned out to be true, as two Directs were confirmed yesterday....
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usatoday.com
LSU vs Clemson weather update: Lane Kiffin debut in lightning delay
The much-anticipated Week 1 game between LSU and Clemson is in a lightning delay, one hour ahead of scheduled kickoff. Here's latest weather updates.
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nbcnews.com
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf
The tropical cyclone was expected to head north near the islands on Monday night as it weakens from its Saturday status as a Category 4 hurricane.
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motortrend.com
The Jensen Interceptor GTX is the Latest Track Day Car for Enthusiasts Who Have Everything
Jensen has only built one GTX so far, but it will make more for anyone who wants one and can afford it.
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Aqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support
Aqara today introduced five new Matter-enabled smart lights compatible with Apple Home. The lights support Thread and Zigbee as well, and can be paired with Aqara sensors and switches. The Floor Lamp T1 is a tall, rod-shaped light with a wall-wash effect. It has 18 controllable zones that can be set to different colors, and it supports 2000K to 9000K white light at up to 1,000 lumens. Aqara's LED Downlight T2 has a thin profile for low ceilings or retrofitting.