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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 22:40 UTC
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androidauthority.com
Pixel 11 owners say their phones are waking up without being touched
Some Pixel 11 users report the Lift to wake phone feature is overly sensitive, waking their devices at even small vibrations.
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nvidia.com
DLSS 5 Launches In NBA 2K27 September 3rd. Plus DLSS Comes To STAR WARS Zero Company™, Onimusha: Way of the Sword & The Blood of Dawnwalker
Additionally, NC has announced LIKE OR DIE, a new team-based FPS launching next year with DLSS 4.5, and new RTX trailers give gamers fresh looks at AION 2, ANANTA, CINDER CITY, CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, SPINE - This Is Gun Fu, and Tides of Annihilation.
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windowslatest.com
Windows 11 is warning "Virus protection is off," Microsoft confirms it's false, but verify if Defender is actually enabled
If Windows 11 is sending alerts that you need to turn on virus protection and your PC is unprotected, don't worry.
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macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro Colors Apparently Include Black, But Skip Silver
iPhone 18 Pro colors could include Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black, with a Silver option unlikely to make the final lineup, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital". In a new post on Weibo, the leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said the iPhone 18 Pro has entered full mass production and predicted a slightly different color lineup from what previous rumors have suggested, featuring Dark Cherry (also referred to as Burgundy), Sky Blue, and Black.
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wired.com
Sonos Has New Devices, a New OS, and Yes, a New App
Sonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.
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gematsu.com
No Rest for the Wicked delayed to March 2027
Moon Studios has delayed the version 1.0 release of action RPG No Rest for the Wicked from its previously planned October 2026 release window to March 2027. It will be available for PlayStation 5 a…
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businessinsider.com
I left corporate America for a gap year in my 40s. The experience changed my spending and priorities.
After 20 years in corporate America, I took a midlife gap year. It changed my priorities and helped me find a more flexible career.
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9to5google.com
Chrome’s Android navigation bar redesign has too much chrome
While I’m open to modernization, the latest attempt at a redesign suffers from too much chrome. I quite like how Chrome for Android’s...
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videogameschronicle.com
Hideki Kamiya says Resident Evil developers have lost sight of how scary their games are | VGC
The Resident Evil 2 director wants players to be able to turn down the horror…
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news.xbox.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and more!
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gamesindustry.biz
Brian Ward steps down as Savvy Games Group CEO
PIF deputy governor Turqi Alnowaiser to become interim acting CEO, according to document obtained by Bloomberg
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theverge.com
Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS
Mozilla is using Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology and the EasyList filter to block ads in Firefox.
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notebookcheck.net
New OnePlus 16 leak once again points to major camera upgrade
Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.
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ign.com
Nvidia's Controversial DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Tech Finally Launches On September 3 in NBA 2K27, Hoping to Bring Photorealism to Games
Just last week, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 technology leaked when a DLL file was found in the NBA 2K27 beta. It shouldn't be too surprising, then, that the technology will be officially launching on September 3 in, well, NBA 2K27.
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Afterworld Breaks Paradox Out of its Comfort Zone, but it’s Still Crazy Early in Development | IGN Preview
Typical for a Paradox game, Afterworld contains systems upon systems upon systems. It would be impossible to cover them all in the scope of this preview, from sending ranger teams into devastated cities to recover old-world tech, to equipping armies with bikes and dune buggies to bring road war to the wasteland while having to maintain supply lines for fuel and ammo. It's a lot to come to grips with and, like I said, in need of a lot of polish and balancing.
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forbes.com
A Huge ‘GTA 6’ Change From ‘GTA 5’ Comes To Light
Rockstar is making a big change to "GTA 6," altering something that has been in its games from "Red Dead Redemption 2" to "GTA 5."
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fratellowatches.com
A New Adventure With A Familiar Name: The New Tudor Northflag GMT
✓ See the new Tudor Northflag M9140G1A0U-0001 with a GMT function ✓ Powered by caliber MT5652-U ✓Retail price €5,100 ✓
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appleinsider.com
Apple pulls PCIe 6.0 claims from new Mac Studio's spec sheets
Apple has quietly tried to correct the specifications of its new Mac Studio, removing references to PCIe 6.0 from its promotional material.
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thedrive.com
2027 Bentley Supersports First-Drive Review: The Lightweight Sports Car Bentley Should've Built All Along
Bentley's new track-day special is about as silly as you'd expect and as quick as you'd hope.
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TCL's latest NXTPAPER tablet has an 11-inch display and a questionable chip from $229
TCL has launched a new tablet using its NXTPAPER display tech, with the TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER now available for...
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Marathon’s Low Playercount Is Creating Matchmaking And Onboarding Issues
Marathon's low playercount is frequently a topic of conversation, but now it has gotten to a point where it's actively harming the game and its future prospects.
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monochrome-watches.com
First Look: The New TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon (Incl. Video)
Rooted in history and defined by racing, the new TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon hits home, hard.
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videogameschronicle.com
Sony says ‘reasonable consumers’ know they don’t own the digital games they buy | VGC
It’s “not plausible” to suggest people believe they’re “obtaining ownership”…
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Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones
Samsung has confirmed several Galaxy Z Fold 8 exclusive features are coming to millions of Galaxy phones in a new update.
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Android Auto 17.6 update rolling out with redesigned logo [Gallery]
Google is giving Android Auto a very slight refresh in its 17.6 update, with the app’s logo getting a new...
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timeextension.com
S.C.A.T. Is Back! Tengo Project Returns With A Remaster Of The NES Classic, Final Mission
New York has a New Problem
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Roku has released its first ever OLED TVs
OLEDs just got more competitive.
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monochrome-watches.com
First Look: The new M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.3 Vincent Calabrese Jumping Hour
Vincent Calabrese's Baladin complication reinterpreted by M.A.D.Editions, with the new M.A.D.3 Wandering Jumping Hour.
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pocket-lint.com
The Sony Bravia Theater Trio is an awesome sound system for huge TVs
Big, room-filling sound, big price.
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metro.co.uk
The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to new video games launching in September, including new exclusives from Sony and Nintendo, a Capcom revival, and, of course, football.
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Two new small, powerful Macs
In this week’s Installer: a new Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and more.
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pushsquare.com
September 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Redeemable until 6th October
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androidauthority.com
Android Auto gets a fresh new icon before its big redesign
Android Auto's app icon has a new look, with subtle changes ahead of the upcoming major redesign for the in-car navigation interface.
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techrepublic.com
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Break Apple’s Usual Friday Pre-Order Routine
Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later.
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windowscentral.com
Samsung's new $799 Galaxy Book6 is a welcome sight in an ever more expensive market
In a world where everything is getting more expensive, it's extra nice to see a solid new mid-range laptop from Samsung with a mid-range price to go with it.
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Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and requires serious GPU horsepower
It seems to look better than the terrible initial examples.
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purexbox.com
Multiple Surprises Have Already Been Uncovered With The Xbox Disc To Digital Feature
And it's still very early days
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9to5mac.com
Here are iPhone 18 Pro’s new colors, says leaker - 9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week, and a new post from a reputable Weibo leaker names three new colors expected to debut.
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kotaku.com
Sony Institutes Harassment Policy Following PS5 Disc Controversy
PlayStation has been receiving an uptick in online complaints after announcing it would stop manufacturing discs in 2028
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What It Took to Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 + Over 5 Minutes of Gameplay | gamescom 2026
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026 and, to help with the wait, we're sharing over five minutes of gameplay from this upcoming version and our chat with Dong-ki Lee, CTO at Shift Up, about what it took to bring this action-adventure title to Nintendo fans.
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mp1st.com
The Witcher 3 Remastered Can Run Up to 90 FPS on the PS5 Pro; Preliminary Console Mods List Revealed
The Witcher 3 Remastered update will have the RPG be able to run at 90FPS on the PS5 Pro, as the confirmed mods for consoles are revealed.
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cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft Confirms False "Defender Antivirus Turned Off" Alerts Spreading Across Windows Devices
Microsoft has confirmed that a wave of alarming Windows Security pop-ups telling users their antivirus protection is disabled is nothing more than a software bug, not an actual security issue.
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huffpost.com
This Vitamin Deficiency Can Cause Fatigue, Headaches And Brain Fog — And Drinking Raises Your Risk
Neurologists and dietitians reveal who’s most at risk, and how alcohol makes it worse.
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pokemongohub.net
Pokémon GO Mega Squads: Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo, and New Super Megas | Pokémon GO Hub
Starts Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time Ends Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM Local Time Following Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, the Mega Squads event kicks off the new Twilight Trails Season from Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, September 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time. […]
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Nintendo Fans Think a New Direct Is Happening Soon Thanks to a Recent Ubisoft Announcement
Nintendo fans believe Ubisoft may have just revealed the date of the next Nintendo Direct, and if true, it's very soon.
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hothardware.com
Samsung Drops $799 Galaxy Book6 To Bring AI PCs To The Masses
Samsung introduces an entry-level $799 14-inch Galaxy Book6 powered by Intel’s 18A Wildcat Lake Core Series 3 chips and Galaxy AI support.
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usatoday.com
'Dancing with the Stars' reveals hosts, judges for Season 35
'Dancing with the Stars' has announced its hosts and judges for Season 35, which is set to kick off on Sept. 15.
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gematsu.com
Capcom announces TGS 2026 lineup, Capcom Spotlight
Capcom has announced (2) its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which will run from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
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insider-gaming.com
Double Fine Will Develop 'Brütal Legend 2' if it Hits $100M Kickstarter Stretch Goal
In a new Kickstarter campaign, now-independent Double Fine has said it will develop Brütal Legend 2 if it reaches a $100 million stretch goal.
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gematsu.com
Konami Press Start live stream set for September 3 featuring Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR
Konami will host a “Konami Press Start” live stream on September 3 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET / September 4 at 00:00 JST, featuring game news and updates, the company announced. Yo…