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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 16:28 UTC
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nintendolife.com
Rumour: Retail Listing Suggests Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced May Be Coming To Switch 2
Can open, worms everywhere
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hackaday.com
How Gold Plastic Syndrome Is Killing Toys And Game Consoles
In a recent video [Sqwerks] does a deep-dive into the problem of disintegrating plastic enclosures of Nintendo DS consoles. These original NDS handheld consoles have a metallic-like coating that ap…
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buzzfeed.com
“Please Delete This”: 35 Absolutely Hilarious Texts That Make Me Laugh Uncontrollably Literally Every Single Time I Think About Them
That’s the good stuff.
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gematsu.com
Another Eden Begins demo now available
A demo for time-traveling, turn-based RPG Another Eden Begins is now available for Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, publisher WFS and developer Studio Prisma announced.
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nintendolife.com
UK Charts: Elden Ring Starts Strong, But It's Metal Gear That Takes The Crown
This is good, isn't it?
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monochrome-watches.com
First Look: The New Girard-Perregaux GP Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro-Rotor 39mm
Exciting news with the release of a compact and finely executed Laureato Fifty Tourbillon powered by a new micro-rotor movement.
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eurogamer.net
After 26 years, Banjo-Kazooie's iconic composer is more hopeful about a sequel nowadays, but he knows some studio's pitches have already been turned down
It's been almost 30 years since Banjo-Tooie launched, and composer Grant Kirkhope thinks a Banjo-Kazooie sequel could be more likely these days.
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ign.com
Hideki Kamiya Says Resident Evil Developers 'Seriously Seem to Have No Awareness' of How Scary the Games Have Gotten
Hideki Kamiya has confirmed that he was “not joking” when he begged Capcom to make a less-scary version of Resident Evil Requiem for the faint of heart, even arguing that the company has become "numb" to how frightening the newer games have gotten.
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macworld.com
6 ways the fall iPhone event will ‘Surprise’ and delight Apple fans
Apple's September 9 event is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying in a long time.
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livemint.com
Tired of doing 3 loads a day? 5 High-capacity washing machines every 5-person household needs, Samsung, LG, more | Mint
This list includes fully automatic washing machine models. Semi-automatic models need manual intervention, which increases overall work and reduce comfort and ease of use.
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beebom.com
GTA 6 Car Trunk Mechanic Will Let You Store Weapons and Clothes to Escape the Law
Grand Theft Auto 6 brings back the working car trunk mechanic from Rockstar’s earlier games to help ditch the cops more easily.
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notebookcheck.net
Acer releases new MacBook Neo rival internationally with 120 Hz display, 12 GB RAM and 19 hours battery life
Acer has finally released its new alternative to the MacBook Neo. Available internationally, the Swift Air 14 contains a 120 Hz display, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery said to last up to 19 hours in official tests. Pricing remains at $699 in the US, too.
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androidpolice.com
Huawei's new smartwatch has a real blood pressure cuff built into the band
It's one of several new smartwatches from the brand
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Sony Isn't Marketing the PS5 As Aggressively Anymore Because It's Making More PlayStation Money Off of You in the PS5 Era, Analyst Says
Sony is making 59% more money per active PlayStation user now than they were during the PS4 era, according to new data compiled by Niko Partners Director of Research and Insights Daniel Ahmad, who covers the video game market with a focus on the Asia and MENA markets. It translates to $230 more spent by the average active PlayStation user now than in 2018.
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kotaku.com
700+ Games Released On Steam Just Last Week
More games than ever are launching on Valve's massive digital storefront
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technetbooks.com
Microsoft Reveals Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection with 8BitDo and SteelSeries
Microsoft announces the Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection featuring forest themed peripherals from 8BitDo, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek.
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androidauthority.com
HUAWEI's new watches deliver smarter ski tracking, blood pressure monitoring, and more
HUAWEI launches Watch GT 7, Watch 6, and D3 smartwatches alongside FreeBuds Neo, bringing ski tracking, blood pressure monitoring, and more.
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androidguys.com
Acer's IFA 2026: Innovations in Gaming, Portable PCs, and AI
Explore Acer's broad IFA 2026 lineup featuring gaming handhelds, sustainable laptops, and AI-focused desktops for all your tech needs.
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deadline.com
‘Ink’ Trailer: Danny Boyle Charts The Rise Of A British Tabloid
Netflix will release the film in cinemas on December 11 before it lands on the streamer on Jan 8.
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usatoday.com
Dolly Parton's niece on why singer kept cancer battle private
Dolly Parton's niece Jada Star explains why the icon kept her cancer battle private from fans.
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businessinsider.com
'Dancing with the Stars' cast revealed: Every celebrity competing on season 35
"Dancing with the Stars" will return on September 15 with stars like Tyler Cameron, Ciara Miller, and Amber Glenn.
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apnews.com
Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist
A jury has acquitted the Maltese businessman accused of masterminding the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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nbcnews.com
DOJ sues Kansas school district over transgender student guidelines and parental consent
A Kansas City school district could lose nearly $70 million in federal funding over its guidelines to accommodate transgender students.
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kotaku.com
Avengers: Secret Wars Casting May Have Revealed An MCU Powerhouse
Quiet Place actor Noah Jupe joins next year’s big crossover movie
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pagesix.com
Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed
The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” legend died at 80 on Aug. 26.
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news.xbox.com
ONTOS: This Horrifying, Tantalizing Thriller Feels Like an Immersive Sim for Puzzle Gaming
The first demo for ONTOS revealed a game brimming with ideas and horrors alike - this spiritual successor to SOMA is shaping up beautifully.
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monochrome-watches.com
First Look: The New Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture (Incl. Video)
Inspired by a collaboration piece, a compact moon phase and date model with a manufacture movement joins the Highlife collection.
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gizmodo.com
This Is the Worst Possible Time for OpenAI to BfЖ7!م#2猫$9&क
While the world braces itself for a new era of rogue AI agents, the company is reportedly dabbling with a risky new technique.
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polygon.com
One GTA 6 Preview Stunned Rockstar With Something It Had Never Seen Before
A YouTuber described a two-hour visit with GTA 6's developers that surprised everyone
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gsmarena.com
Huawei Watch D3 and FreeBuds Neo debut
The Watch D3 gains a larger LTPO AMOLED and a slimmer chassis. The Watch 6 and Watch GT 7 series are Huawei’s mainstream smartwatches, but the brand also...
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wired.com
These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words
A startup called Mostik has a wild new approach to combining the capabilities of AI models.
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androidauthority.com
Galaxy S24 owners can now get a taste of Android 17 with One UI 9 beta
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 9 beta to the Galaxy S24 series in the US, India, and South Korea, bringing Android 17 and new features.
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nytimes.com
NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe
The LA Clippers will lose first-round picks from 2029-2033, while owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year.
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ca.news.yahoo.com
Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report
Defense Secretary’s latest reported interventions come amid a series of high profile departures from the Pentagon
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Lindsay Clancy jury says it's still deadlocked, judge gives 'dynamite instruction'
Judge William Sullivan urged jurors in the triple murder trial of Lindsay Clancy to keep deliberating after they twice reported being deadlocked.
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today.com
This Is the First Thing You Should Do If You Want to Use Your Phone Less, Therapist Says
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, TODAY contributor and therapist Niro Feliciano explains the first thing you should do if you want to use your phone less.
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scientificamerican.com
Dark matter experiment catches quietest neutrinos ever measured
In its hunt for dark matter, the XENONnT experiment has detected the rare, feeble glow of neutrinos smacking into electrons
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timeandtidewatches.com
Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport | HANDS ON
Will the new Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport just be a mere drop in the water in the saturated dive watch segment? Or will it make big waves?
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polygon.com
'The Last of Us,' 'Skyrim' and More Get Unreal Makeovers With Nvidia's Controversial AI Tech
PC gamers are testing out DLSS 5 graphics on games like GTA: San Andreas and Skyrim, and the results are realistic but uncanny
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kotaku.com
Arc Raiders Publisher Reportedly Wants The Rights To Make A New StarCraft Game - Kotaku
Despite being almost 30 years old, Starcraft remains in the top 10 most played games in South Korean internet cafes
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theverge.com
Google is sending MrBeast into the wilderness, armed with AI
MrBeast’s videos are about to feature a lot more Gemini.
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macrumors.com
iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature
Apple has added a new "iPhone Handoff" feature to iOS 27 that will allow you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, on a slide that listed hundreds of new features coming in iOS 27 and corresponding software updates, but Apple never shared any further details at the time.
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stupiddope.com
LEGO Skylines Turns City Management Into an Open-Ended Building System | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
LEGO Skylines combines creative LEGO building with city management, utilities, healthcare, infrastructure, and open-ended customization.
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club386.com
Latest Nvidia GeForce GPU driver reportedly causes screen flickering, but a fix is on the way | Club386
A future Nvidia Game Ready driver update should fix the problem, but there are workarounds available to GeForce GPUs.
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theage.com.au
Fans have waited 13 years for this video game. It may already be spoiled
Anticipation is so great for Grand Theft Auto VI, the official trailer premiered on Netflix.
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caranddriver.com
A Closer Look at the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exterior (Photo Gallery)
See the exterior of the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet from every angle.
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aol.com
9 Cassette Tapes From The '80s Worth a Small Fortune - AOL
Check your old box of cassette tapes. Some tapes cost a few dollars in the 1980s, but are now worth a lot of cash. Here are some of the most valuable ones.
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entrepreneur.com
Researchers Studying AI Consciousness Are Getting Strange Emails — From AI Agents
One researcher said he's received "quite a few" emails from autonomous agents.
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Former Concept Artist Confirms Disney Planned a Smash Bros.-Style Crossover Fighting Game With Some Deep-Cut Characters, but It Got Canceled
Former Disney Interactive concept artist Ken Christiansen confirmed that Kingdom Hearts inspired a Smash Bros.-like crossover fighting game that never got off the ground.
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polygon.com
PlayStation Faces $7.85 Million Lawsuit for Allegedly Establishing Digital Game Monopoly on PlayStation
Sony finds itself in consumers' crosshairs once again