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Meta Whistleblower Testimony Rocks Child Safety Trial

A former Meta employee testified that Mark Zuckerberg misled the public on child safety, in a trial that could reshape platform accountability. Plus a roundup of quirky tech and gaming stories making the rounds this week.

By Rina Park | August 21, 2026

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Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Over GTA 6 Leak

Take-Two has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to track down whoever keeps leaking GTA 6 gameplay footage. A digital forensics fan also uncovered a bizarre cryptocurrency angle tied to the leaks.

By Marcus Delgado | August 21, 2026

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Google Discover Feed Gets an AI Chatbot Makeover This Week

Google is rebuilding its Discover feed around chatbot-style customization, while Slack, Patreon, Tesla, and Genki roll out their own control-focused updates this week.

By Keira Walsh | August 21, 2026

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Meta Smart Glasses Spark Workplace Harassment Concerns

Public-facing workers report harassment tied to Meta smart glasses, while EA staff brace for creative shifts under new Saudi ownership. Plus, gaming fans push for NBA Jam's return and celebrate Harvey Smith's new studio.

By Avery Cole | August 20, 2026

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GTA 6 Leaks Escalate as Leaker Claims Full Game Access

A leaker now claims full access to a playable GTA 6 build, sparking fresh cutscene and gameplay footage. Rockstar and Take-Two scramble to contain the fallout as fans brace for more spoilers.

By Jake Torres | August 20, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2 Patch Drama Kicks Off a Wild Gaming Week

A wild week in gaming news includes a Mortal Shell 2 patch controversy, Sony scaling back a Horizon live-service title, and Redfall's creators finally explaining what went wrong.

By Zara El-Amin | August 19, 2026

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Flock’s 60 MPH Police Drones Lead This Week’s Tech Roundup

Flock Safety's 60 mph police surveillance drones now scan license plates from above, raising fresh privacy alarms. This roundup also covers RFK Jr. research cuts, Google's massive AI data buy, and gaming surprises from Witcher 3 and Mortal Shell 2.

By Devon Blackwell | August 19, 2026

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Gameplay And Map Surface Before Reveal: GTA 6 Leak

Gameplay clips, a map, and new mechanical details for the highly anticipated open-world game surfaced online this week. Rockstar responded fast with DMCA takedowns, while a leaker calling themselves Cyberleek issued public demands ahead of the game's official reveal.

By Keira Walsh | August 18, 2026

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Arc Raiders Event, Mortal Shell 2 Review, TMNT Finale

Arc Raiders launches a new event with a tricky cargo elevator puzzle, TMNT: Splintered Fate closes its main story, and Mortal Shell 2 earns praise for blending soulslike combat with shotguns.

By Marcus Delgado | August 18, 2026

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Phantom Blade Zero, Sands of Time, and More: Gaming Roundup

A fresh gaming roundup covers Sony's physical media backlash, a Sands of Time PC upgrade, and new looks at Tides of Annihilation and Star Wars Zero Company. Warner Bros. also quietly confirmed a Hogwarts Legacy sequel exists.

By Rina Park | August 18, 2026

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