Top News – Tech
Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 18:49 UTC
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slate.com
My Friend Has Big Plans for Our Toddlers. Uh, This Isn’t Happening.
You can't force a friendship!
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9to5toys.com
Amazon Anker Labor Day sale now live at up to 42% off! Deals on chargers, power banks, Qi2.2 gear, more from just $12
As part of the ongoing Labor Day sale, Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering some notable discounts on chargers, power...
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theverge.com
The amazing USB-C gadgets that play old Nintendo cartridges
The Epilogue SN and GB Operator are dream gadgets for Nintendo cartridge collectors.
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pagesix.com
Travis Kelce breaks down why MSG was perfect venue for ‘magical’ Taylor Swift wedding
The Kansas City Chiefs player also opened up to “New Heights” listeners Wednesday about his and the pop star’s dog, Wendy, for the first time.
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gonintendo.com
Oribitals "docked versus portable" graphics and performance comparison
Two close for comfort
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rockpapershotgun.com
Double Fine are all in on making Brutal Legend 2, if you're willing to give them $100 million in their game jam Kickstarter, anyway
Chump change!
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cnbc.com
Apple shares are doing something they haven't done in 20 years. Here’s what’s happening
Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005.
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unite.ai
Acer Unveils Veriton RI110 Mini Workstation for Local Agentic AI
Acer on September 2, 2026 announced the Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation (VRI110), a compact desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra X7 processor 358H and Intel Arc B390 graphics that the company says supports AI model...
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eurogamer.net
The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years - GTA 6 no longer requires you to tap a face button to peg it
Rockstar has decided to finally fall in line with other games regarding how you control Grand Theft Auto 6. You'll no longer need to tap a face button to run.
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gizmodo.com
First Leak of Nvidia's DLSS 5 Apparently Makes Games Look and Run Worse
Mods using an early version of Nvidia’s AI-slop-ified visuals still ignores artistic intent and cuts performance in half.
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thephoblographer.com
What You Should Know About the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is an upcoming phone whose camera specs have intrigued many photographers. Here's what you should know.
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ign.com
Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo has conjured up an eight-player splitscreen mode for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, available now in a free update on Switch 2.
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justjared.com
Conan O'Brien Reveals What Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding Was Really Like, Addresses Wild Rumors
Conan O'Brien is opening up about attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden. He attended with his wife Liza Powel
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usatoday.com
US urges NATO allies to prepare in case Russia attacks
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said allies must prepare in case Russia's Vladimir Putin attacks.
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cnbc.com
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations, more than doubling production through $7 billion investment
Chevron's announcement comes amid a broader U.S. push to increase oil production in Venezuela.
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npr.org
How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated
The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner.
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theatlantic.com
The Singularity Is Not What It Seems
Whatever the AI future is, we’re in it right now.
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pushsquare.com
Colossal, Game-Changing Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 3.2 Out Now on PS5
Arise, Arisen
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kotaku.com
Everything Discovered In The 13TB Steam Leak So Far
It's been just 48 hours since the 13TB 'Steam2' depot leak dropped, and fans are unearthing a small treasure trove of previously undiscovered content
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mezha.ua
Artificial intelligence is set to become more expensive: NVIDIA is set to raise the price of servers fitted with its AI chips by more than 15 per cent
NVIDIA has informed its largest customers of an upcoming price increase of more than 15 per cent for servers featuring its AI chips. The changes will apply to systems due to be delivered from the start of next year. The reason cited for this is a sharp rise in the cost of memory chips.
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kotaku.com
GTA 6's Relationship Mechanics Are Going Viral On TikTok
Grand Theft Auto 6's dating options are catching some flak on TikTok, but is it all just engagement bait?
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pcworld.com
Alienware’s 560Hz OLED gives esports players what TN monitors can’t
Alienware’s 25-inch AW2527HX pairs blistering 560Hz speed with QD-OLED’s near-instant response times, richer colors, and deep contrast.
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Dell’s newest laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo
Dude, you’re getting a turquoise Dell.
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windowscentral.com
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature tested — it's a HUGE game preservation win
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now live for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. I made a quick video to demo how it works in practice.
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fortune.com
Once a champion for physical media, Sony is now telling PlayStation customers they don’t actually own the digital video games they paid $70 for | Fortune
A class action lawsuit filed in June alleges the PlayStation maker did not properly disclose that paying for a downloadable game is different from owning it.
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space.com
Nonprofit wants to launch 80,000-year mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029 (video)
"None of us will be here when this journey ends, and that is the point."
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gematsu.com
NES – Nintendo Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors
The Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app has added Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors, Nintendo announced. In Japan, Dragon Buster…
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nypost.com
Apple TV just raised its monthly bill, again — but they’re not the only streamer to hike prices this year
Nearly every streaming service has seen a price increase this year alone.
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netflix.com
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Soars to No. 1 in This Week’s Top 10
Plus: Death of the Pastor’s Wife and Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black top the English TV list.
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androidauthority.com
5 new features coming to your phone with the September 2026 Android Drop
Discover the 5 new features coming to your phone with the September 2026 Android Drop, including remembering items in Find Hub, and more!
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Shelly’s new $50 security camera watches your home without a subscription
The high-def camera can livestream to your phone or record events locally to a memory card.
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lifehacker.com
Why You Might Need to Roll Back Windows' Latest Update
Microsoft's latest Windows update comes with cool new features that users have been asking for. Unfortunately, it comes with glaring bugs as well.
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notebookcheck.net
Asus ProArt P16 launching with 1,600 nit Tandem OLED display, 128 GB RAM and Nvidia RTX Spark
Asus has revealed more details about its next MacBook Pro 16 rival. Launching before the end of 2026, the new ProArt P16 combines a 99 Wh battery, 240 W charging, a 4K Tandem OLED display, up to 128 GB RAM and a 20-core Nvidia RTX Spark processor.
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digitalfoundry.net
GTA 6: An Extended Look Analysis - "Perhaps the Most Impressive Showcase We've Ever Seen in Real-Time Rendering"
The technology and artistry on display in this 26 minute video is off the charts.
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cbssports.com
Fantasy football rankings 2026: Top sleepers by the model that nailed De'Von Achane's big season
SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football sleepers for Fantasy football 2026 draft prep
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eonline.com
Zendaya Has Stepped Away From Social Media, Her Mom Reveals
On Zendaya’s 30th birthday, her mom Claire Stoermer celebrated by sharing a throwback picture of the Odyssey actress and revealed that her daughter is “not on socials anymore.”
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cnbc.com
Global bond rout gathers pace as inflation fears mount
Borrowing costs continue to extend multi-decade highs as nerves over inflation, higher rates and high debt remain at the fore.
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videogameschronicle.com
Around 80% of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was reportedly furloughed weeks before its release | VGC
Staff don’t know if they’ll all get their jobs back again…
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bleacherreport.com
New Fantasy Football 2026 Mock Draft Cheat Sheet, Printable Rankings and Fun Team Names
Decision time is fast approaching in the fantasy football world.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Every ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Villain, Ranked
With the release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' The Hollywood Reporter ranks Spidey’s cinematic crooks and creeps — from worst to best, below.
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gamesindustry.biz
Gamescom 2026 attendance rose 6% to 368,000 visitors
1,743 companies from 66 countries exhibited at the event, up 11% from 2025
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bgr.com
Why Are The Most Powerful Graphics Cards So Expensive? - BGR
A flagship graphics card can cost more than a used car, and nearly a decade of market disruption can be blamed for the price increases.
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Amazon still selling latest Google TV Streamer 4K at pre price-hike rate, and likely not for long
As we reported over at 9to5Google, the latest Google TV Streamer 4K just got a stealthy price increase and not...
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tomshardware.com
Nvidia's top-end RTX 5090 gaming GPU now costs at least $5,000 — Blackwell cards continue to endure drastic price hikes
It's all down to AI
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polygon.com
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews Say Capcom Has a Fourth Hit on Its Hands this Year
20 years later, Onimusha's still (mostly) got it
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appleinsider.com
iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.
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retrohandhelds.gg
Razer Drops Their Latest Controller: The Prio | Retro Handhelds
Razer has been making controllers for a long while at this point, starting with their original Junglecat Joy-Con styled controller, they eventually moved into their Kishi line. Steadily upgrading from a floppy, stretchable controller up to a feature rich, tablet supporting controller that could do just about anything you could ask for in a telescopic
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petapixel.com
Instagram is Waking Up to the Fact That People Don't Like Being Tricked by AI Creators
New AI-generated labels are coming to the Meta platform.
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polygon.com
14 Years Later, 'Skyrim' Fans Can't Believe Bethesda's "Diabolical" Default Character Build
Most people didn't notice what type of Skyrim character Todd Howard played in the RPG's original E3 gameplay demo
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tech-insider.org
ASUS Reorders RTX Spark Stock: 8 OEMs Target Q4 2026
ASUS confirms new RTX Spark laptop orders after initial stock sold out via investor call, as Nvidia widens its OEM lineup to 8 partners for Q4 2026.