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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 04:15 UTC
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macrumors.com
New Apple TV 4K Supports Surround Sound via Four HomePods
As was rumored prior to today's announcements, the new Apple TV 4K can connect to up to four HomePods in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions, enabling an all-Apple surround sound system for home theater setups. You can connect four of the new HomePod mini 2 speakers to the new Apple TV 4K, or you can mix and match pairs of HomePod mini 2 and full-sized HomePod 2 speakers, so long as the front and rear pairs of speakers match.
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theverge.com
I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
For once, I don’t feel like a spy in these.
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9to5mac.com
iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates - 9to5Mac
iOS 27.2 beta 4 debuted today for developers, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other design updates.
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news.xbox.com
Introducing XBOX LABS
This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, The first video games emerged some 75 years ago. In the time since, there have been booms and busts, but every year there are more great games to play, more devices to play them, and best of all, more people than ever playing. That […]
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gamerant.com
Rockstar Officially Comments on GTA 6's Release Date
With just over a month until release, Rockstar is confident in GTA 6's release date.
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soundguys.com
Apple chooses Pikachu for its latest special-edition Beats Pill speaker
The Pokémon x Beats Pill brings a little gaming nostalgia to your music, with playful accessories and a familiar price tag.
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Apple confirms HomePod mini 2 won’t have Siri AI at launch - 9to5Mac
HomePod mini 2 ships October 30, but the fine print on Apple’s website and press release confirms Siri AI won’t be available on launch day.
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nvidia.com
DLSS This Week: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Campaign Early Access, New Game Releases, DLSS 5 Gets Faster
Additionally, a new faster Performance Mode for Frame Generation enters beta, and Crossout Remastered is upgrading to DLSS 4.5.
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New Siri Remote is $59 and Compatible With These Apple TV Models
The new Siri Remote unveiled today is compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models released since 2015, according to Apple. The fourth-generation Siri Remote released today is available to order on Apple's online store for November 13 delivery, with U.S. pricing set at $59.
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arstechnica.com
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store
Google plans to help turn those personal AI-generated apps into wide releases.
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techcrunch.com
Apple refreshes its HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag | TechCrunch
The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a 'SoundGlow' visual feature will be available starting October 30.
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insider-gaming.com
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football's Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear
EA Sports College Football faces rising NIL costs and monetization concerns, with sources fearing the franchise's future moving forward.
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windowscentral.com
Asha Sharma warns Xbox “can’t lose sight” of creating enduring new IP — even as cuts reshape the studio
In a recent Town Hall with the Xbox team, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warned that the division will "not survive" if it relies entirely on existing game franchises.
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lifehacker.com
How to Try WhatsApp's New Scheduled Messages Feature Early
WhatsApp is currently beta testing the ability to schedule messages. You have a chance to try it out early today.
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pcgamer.com
Shogun 2 deserved better
The visual upgrade is nice, but Complete Edition is a little lacking in QoL.
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tomshardware.com
Framework Laptop 12 (Wildcat Lake) review: Growing up amid an unprecedented shortage
New silicon, new market, same Laptop 12.
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polygon.com
Sony Reveals Gorgeous New Playstation 5 Hardware
You may not be able to get your hands on it, though
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ign.com
The XTEINK X4 Pro Ebook Reader Has All the Features You'd Want in a Tiny Package – and It's On Sale Now
The tiny XTEINK X4 Pro packs all the features you'd want in an ebook reader into an easily pocketable device, and it's on sale now at Amazon.
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Gears of War: E-Day takes the #1 spot on Xbox stores across the globe after becoming 2026’s second-largest Xbox launch
E-Day has surpassed Halo: Campaign Evolved at launch, with only Forza Horizon 6 attracting more Xbox players in 2026.
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pushsquare.com
God of War Laufey Collector Box Available for Pre-Order Now, Doesn't Include the Game
Don't Laufey
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Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch
We waited six years for color LEDs?
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darkhorizons.com
Quick News: GTA6, Moana, Terminator, Miami
Grand Theft Auto VI A new report indicates Rockstar Games plans to release the PC version of “Grand Theft Auto VI” within the first three months of 2027 – less than half a year after the game’s console release on November 19th. GamesBeat broke the news, citing four industry sources familiar with the studio’s plans. […]
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kotaku.com
Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute
The franchise's famous cover layout was apparently designed in about 48 hours
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cosmicbook.news
DC's Official Podcast Host Says Lanterns Fans 'Can Choke On Their Own Tongues' - Cosmic Book News
Coy Jandreau, co-host of DC's official podcast on HBO Max, says Lanterns fans "can choke on their own tongues" as the Reel Rejects clip goes viral on X.
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foxnews.com
Trump's new press secretary takes the podium after weeks-long White House shake-up and more top headlines
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
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yahoo.com
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece after report she asked donor to pay her $100K credit card bill
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials.
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9to5google.com
Samsung is now rolling out Android 17 to these older Galaxy devices in the US
Samsung’s One UI 9 update is now available for the Galaxy S24 and Z Fold/Flip 6, a month after the...
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nbcnews.com
Vibration plates are the latest workout trend — but do they really work?
They may look silly, but experts agree they can be a useful workout tool.
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Apple Launches 'Apple Home Collection' With Cameras, Lock, Thermostats and More
Apple today debuted the "Apple Home Collection," an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the home devices are designed to work with the HomeView, Apple's new home hub. Apple says each one is made from premium materials with a minimal aesthetic.
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purexbox.com
Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Gears Of War: E-Day?
Let's get your votes for Campaign, Versus, and Horde Siege
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polygon.com
Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
Still no release date, however
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warhammer-community.com
The Rumour Engine – 13th of October
What could it be?
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videogameschronicle.com
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan | VGC
After February 2027, players will no longer be able to download or install purchased games…
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gsmarena.com
WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages
This feature is hopefully going to be available to everyone soon. WhatsApp has allegedly spent months developing a feature that will let you schedule...
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Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands | TechCrunch
The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.
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stupiddope.com
Fosi Audio’s $79 DAP Neo Makes a Surprisingly Good Case for Owning a Music Player Again | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
Fosi Audio’s DAP Neo revives the pocket music player with a metal body, tactile wheel, hi-res DAC, local storage and a $79.99 starting price.
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nintendolife.com
Upcoming Resident Evil Remakes Have Pretty Tiny File Sizes On Switch 2
Download 'em all
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Apple's new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells | TechCrunch
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
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HomeView's Wall Model: Pay More, Get Less Speaker
Apple offers two versions of the HomeView, one that can be mounted on the wall and one that's a standalone model with a speaker base. The wall-mounted version and the speaker version are both priced at $299, with no discount for the base-free model. Wall mounting is the more expensive option because most buyers will need hardware that's sold separately and is currently priced starting at $60. There are three options for mounting the HomeView on the wall.
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android-developers.googleblog.com
Introducing the Googlebook Linux Terminal Preview: A VM-Backed Environment for AI and Development
News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.
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eurogamer.net
Former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai used to ignore orders from Sony bosses, he reveals
Former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai had a clever solution to navigating the bureaucracy of Sony's corporate world in the early 2000s.
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gameinformer.com
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: Worthy of the Whip
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Xbox Series X/S) Review – 9.25/10: Castlevania is back, and between Rose Belmont and Evil Empire, it's in great hands. - Game Informer
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DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month
DLSS 5 debuts in Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet next month.
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wccftech.com
Corsair CEO's Early GTA 6 PC Release Hint Looks Prescient, as GamesBeat Sources Now Point to Q1 2027 Launch
GamesBeat has just shared that four sources familiar with Rockstar's plans have confirmed GTA 6's PC launch window to be set for Q1 2027.
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tech-insider.org
AnyPS5 Hits 100% Shader Coverage: PS5 Emulator PC News
AnyPS5 hit 100% GPU shader instruction coverage for its PS5-to-PC porting tool, but system libraries sit at 84.69% and games still cannot boot.
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retrohandhelds.gg
Bootleg Cards, Big Trouble: ESA Takes Notice of Anbernic | Retro Handhelds
Anbernic has drawn the ire of the ESA, which is requesting the US government to classify Anbernic as a 'superfake' due to the sale of cards with pirated ROMS.
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cnbc.com
Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI
The iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.
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On Warhammer TV This Week – Author Insights and Big Battles
New episodes of Scribes and Scriveners and Battle Report are on the way.
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‘I Got That Completely Wrong’ — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure
‘I got that completely wrong’ — Dan Houser explains why he thinks Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 ‘failed’.
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swoknews.com
COLUMN: Bungie finds future in 'Destiny' franchise
The “Destiny” franchise still has a destiny in front of it.Bungie Studios has been under fire for months — years, really — for repeated cost-cutting measures, a polite corporate term