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Grand Theft Auto moved from a 1997 top-down urban sandbox through GTA III’s third-person 3D template and GTA V’s three-character scale to GTA Online’s update-driven business. Its influence is substantial, but it did not invent open worlds or act alone.
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The August 27 presentation reaches Netflix at 3 p.m. ET and Rockstar’s YouTube channel and GTA VI site at 9 p.m. ET. Its runtime, format and gameplay content remain unconfirmed.
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Select U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations will begin accepting eligible contactless cards, phones and smartwatches on August 24, 2026. All stores and clubs are planned by the end of 2026, followed by fuel stations in mid-2027.
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Fairphone’s Gen. 6+ is a processor-and-memory refresh, not a redesign. TechCrunch reports direct U.S. availability with standard Android from $649, while the official specifications retain modular repairs, long support promises and clear connectivity limits.
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A user email says Google will begin removing Assistant access from Android phones and tablets on September 4, with paired devices affected too.
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Nothing is teasing Ear (3a) and Phone (4b) for a July 7 reveal at 11:00 BST, a useful signal that the brand's next push is affordable consumer hardware rather than only flagship upgrades.
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