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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 09:39 UTC
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nbcnews.com
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80
Her death came after in May 2026 she announced she was canceling a Las Vegas show and said she’d been undergoing treatment for kidney stones for several years.
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eurogamer.net
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 report - all the news and announcements as Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past shown for first time
Join us for live coverage of Gamescom 2026's opening showcase on 25th August.
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9to5google.com
Nothing's Android 17 update debuts this week with redesigns, new apps, 3D emoji [Gallery]
Nothing has announced Nothing OS 5.0, its Android 17 update, which will start rolling out in October with some redesigned...
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gameinformer.com
Famed 1995 JRPG Terranigma Is Coming To Modern Platforms
For decades, the game has only been officially available in Japan and PAL regions. - Game Informer
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9to5mac.com
Apple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9 - 9to5Mac
Not to be overshadowed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, Apple today has also released an updated version...
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simscommunity.info
New The Sims 4 Update Announced For Tomorrow (Preparations + Countdown)
The Sims Team has announced today across media that they'll be doing a new The Sims 4 Update release tomorrow - August 25th, 2026 across Computers and Consoles.
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zdnet.com
I ditched T-Mobile for Mint and found 3 major drawbacks of smaller carriers - and their workarounds
Downsizing from a 'big three' carrier can save you big money, but it has its downsides. Here's how I'm adapting to them.
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arstechnica.com
New bootloader lets you take the "Meta" out of the original Meta Quest
Privilege escalation attack grants "full control" and freedom from Meta's servers/apps.
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ign.com
Nintendo Announces First Switch 2 Bundles to Launch Following the Console's September Price Hike
Nintendo has revealed its first Switch 2 console bundles for launch following the console's upcoming price rise.
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'Go Run Some Matches' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback
Infinity Ward has pushed an unplanned update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta in order to quickly address fan feedback.
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gameinformer.com
Famed 1995 JRPG Terranigma Is Coming To Modern Platforms
For decades, the game has only been officially available in Japan and PAL regions. - Game Informer
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npr.org
'Forget about going back': 9 years on, Rohingya crisis enters dangerous phase
The world largely moved on from the Rohingya crisis. But the exodus has not stopped, aid is shrinking and a generation of refugees is growing up with little prospect of going home.
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cbsnews.com
Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
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time.com
America's Best Colleges of 2027
TIME and Statista name the 500 best colleges that provide ROI for students
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hodinkee.com
Hands-On: The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono
Longines carries momentum with strong specs, aesthetic refinement, and value-driven pricing in the chronograph category.
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videogameschronicle.com
James Turner, the first Westerner to design a Pokémon, has rejoined the franchise | VGC
Turner left Game Freak in 2022…
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videogameschronicle.com
Nintendo relaunches Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 bundle at a much higher price | VGC
Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Kart World bundle is returning at a higher price…
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news.xbox.com
Introducing the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection
To help celebrate 25 years of XBOX, the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now available for preorder.
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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September 2026 Leak, Headlined by Sniper Elite: Resistance
September's PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup has leaked online ahead of Sony's official announcement.
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mashable.com
The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: What we know
Apple doesn't mind being late to the party. Will its first foldable phone be its next big hit?
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foxnews.com
Prince William ‘blindsided’ by Harry, Meghan return as Kate fears new turmoil from royal feud: experts
Prince William was reportedly "blindsided" by the Sussexes' U.K. return, with royal experts saying he and Princess Catherine are concerned about the fallout.
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Apple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change - 9to5Mac
Today Apple launched minor updates to its Magic Keyboard accessories, a revision timed with the latest Mac mini and Mac Studio releases.
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nbcnews.com
Warrant reveals conditions inside Burlington home where 3 skeletal remains were found
The remains were discovered on June 14 after the home was purchased at a foreclosure auction, authorities say.
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digitalfoundry.net
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Found in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, Official Reveal at Gamescom Expected
Preset F to pay respects.
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androidauthority.com
Nothing unveils Nothing OS 5.0 built on Android 17, but there's bad news for older phones
Nothing OS 5.0 brings dynamic themes, essential AI tools, Android 17 features, and a dedicated Glyph app to compatible phones.
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videogameschronicle.com
Marvel Tokon devs admit it will be ‘extremely challenging’ to regain player trust after troubled PC launch | VGC
Marvel Tokon producer tells VGC the team is working urgently to fix PC issues…
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nintendoeverything.com
Nintendo announces new Switch 2 bundles featuring Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Mario Kart World
Nintendo just unveiled a pair of new bundles, which will feature Nintendo Switch Sprots Resort as well as Mario Kart World. They will release in late September and October 22 respectively. Europe will also be getting the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle on the same day. Both will include the system, a copy of the game, and a 3-month subscription...
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hackaday.com
Quest VR Headset Becomes Unlocked Hardware
The Quest virtual reality headset gets a fully unlocked bootloader thanks to the QuestStack tool, which automates a complex process of privilege escalation to provide stable, privileged access to t…
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Discord says it hasn't been served Take-Two's GTA 6 leak subpoena, as some fear the requested user data is too broad
One of the companies in Take-Two's line of fire has responded to the legal action surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks.
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articles.starcitygames.com
Magic Unveils Surprise Secret Lair Collaboration With MSCHF
See what mischief Secret Lair is up to in their latest collaboration
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pushsquare.com
PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026 Leaked Early
A rare PS Plus leak appears
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[UPDATE] GTA 6 Leaker Releases Game Store, Nightclub and Beach Gameplay Videos, Defends Crypto Scheme
The GTA 6 leaks have continued, this time with two new gameplay videos and a message from the leaker defending their crypto scheme.
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theverge.com
Apple’s ‘new’ polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper
The same polishing cloth, but at a lower price.
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wccftech.com
CXMT No Longer Barred By Technological Limitations As New Report Says The Chinese Memory Maker’s LPDDR6 RAM Will Be Supplied To Xiaomi’s XRING 03
China DRAM maker CXMT will supply its new LPDDR6 memory for Xiaomi XRING 03 flagship SoC proving the company is no longer barred by technological limitations
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gamingbible.com
PlayStation 5 blackout continued indefinitely as gamers to miss out on GTA 6
With anger over Sony's cancellation of physical discs in January 2028, the PS5 blackout protest is set to extend indefinitely and skip GTA 6.
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purexbox.com
Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox Gear' Merchandise Including Tees, Hoodies & Hats
Based around three collections, with more to come
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macrumors.com
Apple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards
Apple today quietly introduced updated Magic Keyboard models with revised U.S. English key labeling. On the new keyboards, the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps are labeled with glyphs rather than edge text. On the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes further, with the home, page up, page down, end, clear, and enter keys also swapping their text labels for symbols.
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venturebeat.com
Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs
Perplexity launches Portable Computer, a local AI agent platform that runs privately on Nvidia DGX Spark and RTX-powered Linux machines without cloud fees.
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Galaxy S27 Ultra's major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored
Samsung’s new Galaxy S27 Ultra is getting a massive redesign and, thanks to the latest leak, we’ve got a better...
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mmafighting.com
Matt Brown understands why Mike Perry took Dillon Danis fight over returning to BKFC to face Darren Till
Mike Perry might be a massive star in BKFC but instead of returning to bare-knuckle, he’s fighting Dillon Danis
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bleacherreport.com
Angel Reese Breaks 2 WNBA Records, Final Box Score Stats, Highlights as Dream Beat Brink, Sparks
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream remain red hot after she broke two WNBA records to lead the team to a 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
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variety.com
‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Returns as the London Bad Boy in New Amazon MGM Mockumentary
Watch the trailer for 'Ali G: Who Iz I?,' the lastest mockumentary from Sacha Baron Cohen.
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techcrunch.com
Apple's latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899 | TechCrunch
The base model of the Mac Mini comes with 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and costs $899.
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aljazeera.com
Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox’s Bazar, 9 years after genocide
Rohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.
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nintendolife.com
Nintendo Reveals A New Switch 2 Bundle, Launching This October
Plus, the MKW bundle returns
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wired.com
This Asus Monitor Fixes One of the Main Gripes Over OLED
The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.
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Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band | TechCrunch
Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.
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theguardian.com
Angel Reese breaks two WNBA rebounding records in one night during Dream win
The 24-year-old set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record
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jewishinsider.com
Jewish leaders speak out against actor Mark Ruffalo’s ‘antisemitic’ attack against Ellison family
Rabbi Noah Farkas, CEO of Jewish Federation Los Angeles: ‘California has a special obligation to … protect the people who power this industry from antisemitism’
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deadline.com
Ali G: Who Iz I? Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Reprises Classic Character
'Ali G: Who Iz I?' debuted its first trailer on Tuesday. Sacha Baron Cohen stars in the new Amazon MGM comedy, reprising his popular character.