Top News – Tech
Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 19:10 UTC
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fox13seattle.com
Family says crook stole $50K Nintendo collection in Pierce County
A Pierce County family is devastated after they say someone smashed into their home and stole more than $50,000 worth of video games.
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nbcnews.com
Minnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrong
The man is accused of saying he was trying to make the shadows look like a truck’s grapple had his co-worker’s head but didn’t realize where it was before he closed the claw.
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creativebloq.com
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or Z Fold8 Ultra?
I put both to the test in a camera phone shootout.
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mashable.com
Best AirPods deal: Save 24% on the Apple AirPods Pro 3
Still the best price since Prime Day.
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escapecollective.com
In the wild: Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset at La Vuelta
An extra gear, questions over frame compatibility, and likely a new freehub.
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bgr.com
4 Cheap Accessories That Can Upgrade Your Ring Video Doorbell - BGR
Get the most out of your Ring video doorbell with these accessories that are designed to enhance your device or solve common problems.
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forbes.com
The No. 1 Weekend Hobby The Smartest People Indulge In, By A Psychologist
Psychologists find the least productive weekend habit—reading a novel with no goal—quietly trains the reading of other minds and comfort with ambiguity.
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androidpolice.com
This is the elevated smartwatch experience you've been looking for
And the price isn't all that bad right now
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cnbc.com
Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat
Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the "toughest" in history.
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apnews.com
He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.
The father of a man serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln has been arrested by immigration authorities.
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digitalfoundry.net
Viture Pro 2 and Beast XR Glasses: Switch 2 Docked Mode OLED Gaming On The Go
TV mode on a virtual 146-inch OLED panel is as good as it sounds.
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nvidia.com
GeForce at Gamescom 2026 — RTX & More
Game demos, GPU giveaways, and GeForce On live August 25.
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tomsguide.com
I’ve swapped to an induction cooktop from gas — 3 things I love, and 1 thing you need to know
Power up your home cooking
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polygon.com
The 10 Best SNES Games to Play on Nintendo Switch Online
There's never been a better run than this
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mmafighting.com
Anthony Smith releases first statement since July arrest for multiple felony charges
Anthony Smith pleaded not guilty to several felony charges and now he’s broken his silence for the first time since his arrest.
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ktbs.com
WA: FAMILY SEEKS STOLEN NINTENDO GAME COLLECTION
A Washington family is left devastated after their NES games collection, nearly 4 decades in the making, was stolen from their home.
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windowscentral.com
3 Windows 11 tweaks you’ll want to change after the September update
Windows 11 finally lets you move the Taskbar, resize the Start menu, and disable web and Store suggestions with the September 2026 update. Here's how.
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androidpolice.com
I stopped paying for cloud storage by fixing a mistake I didn't know I was making
I'll never go back to paying for a cloud storage subscription
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deadline.com
Melissa Gilbert On Child Actor Protections After Hayden Panettiere Death
Following the death of Hayden Panettiere, Melissa Gilbert is the latest to call for better protections for child actors.
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9to5mac.com
Apple Stores preparing 'significant' changes for new Home product launches: report - 9to5Mac
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing significant changes at its retail stores in preparation for upcoming Home product...
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nbcnews.com
Parents who lost son in fraternity hazing say Penn State chapter needs to clean house after drug ring arrests
“It is impossible that other members in the organization do not know what’s going [on],” said Jim Piazza. “They live together and they socialize together [and] they party together.”
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foxnews.com
Tom Hanks put 'Band of Brothers' stars in their place during boot camp 'mutiny,' Neal McDonough reveals
Neal McDonough reveals how Tom Hanks arrived by helicopter to deliver a powerful speech that ended a cast mutiny during "Band of Brothers" boot camp.
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gadgetsandwearables.com
Garmin Fenix 9 retailer listing reveals three sizes and a big inReach push
Garmin Fenix 9 retailer listings reveal 18 models across 43 mm, 47 mm and 51 mm sizes, with separate AMOLED, MIP Solar and inReach versions.
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macrumors.com
Gurman: iPhone Ultra Wows Early Testers, Except for Its Camera
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is winning over the few people who have had hands-on time with the device, though the camera setup may leave some users wanting, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says people who have used the device – which is reportedly referred to internally as the iPhone Ultra – like how it fits in your pocket, as well as the feel and durability of its hinge mechanism.
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news.xbox.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
We have more games coming your way on day one (including one you may have seen in our XBOX Games Showcase this summer)! Go grab your controller or mouse and let’s get to the games.
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nintendolife.com
Double Fine Returns To Kickstarter Post-Xbox, Announces New Game Jam
Tim Schafer confirms studio owns publishing rights to "all" of its games
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androidpolice.com
6 disabled Google Pixel features that every owner should enable first
Google buried some genuinely useful features
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purexbox.com
Gamescom Opening Night Live: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
We're getting close now!
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thetimes.com
Meghan’s role in The Gentlemen leaked ‘to make her in demand’
Television insiders believe reports of the Duchess of Sussex’s link to Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series was a PR tactic
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‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for the fourth weekend.
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commondreams.org
'Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest': Ruffalo Rejects Antisemitism Charges by Paramount Amid Merger Warning | Common Dreams
"Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues," said the Avengers actor and social justice activist, "not step back or concede."
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Report: Apple launching updated iMac with M6 chip and new colors later this year - 9to5Mac
After a two year hiatus, Apple is working on a new iMac with the M6 chipset and updated color options,...
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eurogamer.net
Industry analyst says he doesn't see a path back for the Epic Games Store
Newzoo's Emmanuel Rosier has weighed in on Epic's planned launcher overhaul, arguing Steam's dominance may already be too entrenched.
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This is the only budget ergonomic office chair to get a 10/10 review from Creative Bloq, and it's now reduced by 22%
The one cheap office chair we actually wanted to keep is now just $132.53.
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hackaday.com
Amiga-Inspired AROS Goes Bare Metal On Raspberry Pi
There’s no actual data, but if we had to guess the least-favourite Disney movie of former Amiga owners would have to be Frozen, because none of them will ever be able to “Let it Go̶…
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notateslaapp.com
Should Tesla Introduce UI Themes? - Not a Tesla App
Adding a theme selector to the Toybox or Display settings could give Tesla owners a whole new way to make the cabin feel like their own
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wired.com
7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
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iPhone Ultra: what people who've used it like most - 9to5Mac
Early impressions of the foldable iPhone Ultra point to its pocketable design, durable hinge, and iPad-like app layouts on the inner display.
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kotaku.com
In This Soulslike, The Dog Will Pet You Back...With A Sword - Kotaku
Are you tired of being a good boy? Don't you just wanna go apeshit?
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silodrome.com
The New LEGO® Technic™ Dodge Viper GTS-R: With A Working 10-Piston V10
This is the new LEGO® Technic™ Dodge Viper GTS-R, it's an 805 piece model designed for people aged 11 and up, though as with most Technic models it will
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blog.playstation.com
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details
Get the latest intel from Call of Duty: Next, then deploy into the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta, available now on PS5.
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variety.com
Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Triumphs Again in Fourth Weekend With $39 Million, ‘Insidious 6’ Launches to $25 Million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" led the box office in its fourth weekend as "Insidious: Out of the Further" opened nationwide.
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bbc.com
Thousands struggling without power in Gary, Indiana 12 days after severe storms
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
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androidauthority.com
6 Android phones with microSD card slots you can still buy in 2026
Fed up with paying through the nose for more storage? Here are six Android phones to buy right now that still have a microSD card slot.
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appleinsider.com
Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone
The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price.
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bikerumor.com
The New Abbey Bike Tools Post Mount Facing Tool is Simple, Affordable, and Game Changing
Abbey Bike Tools is at it again with a new take on post mount brake facing and the new tool is surprisingly affordable.
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bgr.com
5 Things To Stop Doing If You Have An External SSD - BGR
SSD prices are high, don't kill yours early! Break these common bad habits right now to maximize your drive's speed and overall lifespan.
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petapixel.com
Using AI Slop to Sell Cameras Will Never Make Sense to Me
Two companies decided to publish generative AI slop this weekend designed to sell cameras, and I will never understand it.
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We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here's what to expect - 9to5Mac
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out...
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androidpolice.com
I tested open source Android storage tools; this app reliably freed 5GB of system space
My analyzers kept pointing at the apps I was trying to save