{
  "id": 4139572,
  "title": "ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the GTA 6 Extended Look to Meta's social media trial settlement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/icymi-heres-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-news-stories-from-the-gta-6",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-29T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-heres-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-news-stories-from-the-gta-6-extended-look-to-metas-social-media-trial-settlement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Nokia unveiled a new line of retro phones, including the Nokia 300 Charge, a feature-rich dumbphone with a power bank mode and a high-powered LED flashlight. While international pricing is yet to be announced, the phone is expected to launch globally.\n\n2. Gamers were treated to the extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, which showcased the game's impressive visuals, expansive map, and return of the six-star rating. Despite mixed reviews, most players are excited for the game's release.\n\n3. Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media trial, paying $18 billion to avoid paying the full market cap of the company. As part of the settlement, Meta agreed to implement several self-imposed restrictions, such as hiding likes on teens' profiles, providing an optional algorithm-free feed, and enforcing a two-hour daily time limit.\n\n4. Garmin released the Fenix 9 Pro, an advanced adventure watch with enhanced features like the 'Garmin Epic' mode for tracking multi-day trips and improved night vision. The Fenix 9 Pro was tested during a 12km hike in the French Alps, proving its durability and functionality in real-world conditions.\n\n5. Apple unveiled the new Mac Mini, featuring a compact design and upgraded internals with either the M6 chip or the M5 Pro for users requiring more power. The Mac Mini with M6 starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model costs $1,699.",
  "summary": "The week's biggest tech news stories from Netflix, Meta, Nokia and more for August 29, 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nokia launched a new line of retro phones with feature-rich dumbphone and LED flashlight.",
    "Meta settled a landmark social media trial for $18 billion, implementing self-imposed restrictions.",
    "Apple unveiled the new Mac Mini with M6 chip starting at $899."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "What will enormous Meta settlement mean for Irish users?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/what-will-enormous-meta-settlement-mean-for-irish-users",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:00:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Meta settlement backs competitors into a corner on kids safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/meta-settlement-backs-competitors-into-a-corner-on-kids-safety",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}