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Sony Xperia 10 VIII: Same as Last Year, Now Pricier
Sony unveils the Xperia 10 VIII, a mid-range smartphone nearly identical to its predecessor, the Xperia 10 VII. Only a brighter screen, improved speakers, and a translucent design set it apart, with a €150 price increase. August 29, 2026
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GTA 6: Massive leak fuels hype ahead of official reveal
Unprecedented GTA 6 gameplay footage leaked online this week. Though from a 2022-2023 build, the videos showcase ambitious mechanics and reignite anticipation ahead of the official August 27 reveal on Netflix. August 24, 2026
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iPhone 18 Pro: Price hike, variable aperture camera, and first foldable in September
In September 2026, Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro with an inevitable price increase, a variable aperture camera, and its first foldable smartphone. The standard iPhone 18, however, is not expected until spring 2027. August 22, 2026
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YouTube now counts a view from the first image
Starting August 24, 2026, YouTube will count a view as soon as a video’s first image appears, with no minimum duration. This rule applies to all formats (long videos, Shorts, live streams) and is expected to mechanically boost view counts. August 22, 2026
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Plex restores its TV sidebar menu after months of backlash
Plex is rolling back its controversial TV interface redesign: the main menu returns to the left side of the screen, as before. The publisher is deploying this update in preview for Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV, along with other user-requested tweaks. August 20, 2026
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GIMP switches to new project format and boosts PSD support
GIMP is phasing out its legacy XCF format, in use since 1997, in favor of a compressed XML architecture. Version 3.4 also improves compatibility with Photoshop’s PSD files, particularly for text layers and adjustments. August 19, 2026
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Dolby Vision 2 works on 4K Blu-ray players, but Sony won’t update them
Dolby Vision 2 can technically run on existing 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players, but activation requires a firmware update. Sony has already confirmed it won’t provide one for its current models, blocking users from accessing this upgrade. August 19, 2026
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