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3 nostalgic Paramount+ movies to check out this week (August 24-30)

How-To Geek - 2 hours 55 min ago

It doesn't take too much digging around on Paramount+ to find a few movies that you might consider favorites—comfort food flicks you could watch again and again, quirky classics anchored around one famous line, or, in the case of my top pick this week, something to pay homage to a star gone too soon.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes (because of course they are)

Mashable - 3 hours 3 min ago

When Apple announced price hikes across many of its product lines earlier this summer, there was one product that was noticeably absent: the iPhone.

But, just like it did with the MacBook and iPad, it appears that Apple will soon be raising prices on the iPhone, too. It looks like the tech giant was just waiting to adjust prices until the new iPhone 18 lineup is announced, which will almost certainly happen at the company's annual September event.

According to Bloomberg Apple expert Mark Gurman, the source of virtually all news about unreleased Apple products, the company is currently preparing for iPhone price hikes. Just how high will prices go? That's what Apple is still deciding, Gurman reports.

iPhone prices could increase by $100 or more

An iPhone price hike has seemed inevitable for months. The ongoing global memory shortage has significantly raised manufacturing costs, and the tech world has seen waves of price increases on smartphones and laptops.

As Gurman points out, Apple raised the price of its non-smartphone products by varying amounts. The iPad Air went up by $150. The MacBook Air price was raised by $200. The Mac Studio saw a whopping $500 price increase. Apple may feel that iPhone users are locked into the iOS ecosystem and that it can raise prices a significant amount without losing customers.

However, at the same time, Apple does have to compete with other companies' devices. Samsung and Google only raised the prices of their new Galaxy and Pixel line of smartphones by about $100 each (foldable phones have typically seen much larger price increases). Apple may feel like they need to either match that or stay within that general price range. That would see a base model iPhone 18 Pro priced at around $1,199 at launch.

In addition, Gurman says that Apple may feel like it could compete with higher price hikes than its competitors thanks to the company's new Upgrade program. Apple Upgrade is essentially a leasing model in which Apple users can pay a recurring monthly fee for a device and then easily swap the device in for an upgrade when a new model comes out. If the iPhone gets more expensive, those users who may have previously been priced out after a price hike can instead just opt to lease the device in the Apple Upgrade program.

All of our questions about the foldable iPhone Ultra and price increases will likely be answered in just a few weeks at Apple's big September event.

Unfortunately, iPhone price increases now seem inevitable.

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Enjoy 5 years of flowkey piano lessons for just $68 until Aug. 25

Mashable - 3 hours 10 min ago

TL;DR: Pay $67.97 for five years of flowkey Classic, including every course, interactive feedback, and more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs.

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Learning piano is not a weekend project, which is exactly why a five-year subscription makes sense. Flowkey Classic provides long-term access to guided courses, exercises, and more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs for just $67.97 (reg. $899) through Aug. 25.

This app includes so many helpful features. The app listens while you play and gives immediate feedback on notes and chords. Wait Mode pauses the music until you press the correct notes, so practice moves at your speed rather than forcing you to keep up.

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Video demonstrations show professional pianists alongside synchronized sheet music. Slow Motion makes difficult sections easier to follow, while the Loop tool repeats a selected passage until it feels less impossible.

Hand Selection separates right- and left-hand parts for focused practice. Courses also cover music theory, chords, sheet music, basic rhythms, proper hand positioning, and playing with both hands.

The Classic library includes professionally arranged pieces by Bach, Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Brahms, and other composers. Arrangements are available for beginner, intermediate, advanced, and pro skill levels, allowing you to choose versions that match your ability.

Flowkey works across laptops, phones, and tablets and supports 11 languages.

The practical advantage is time. Five years leaves room to start slowly, revisit difficult skills, and progress without rushing to “get your money’s worth” in one month.

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This ChatGPT-powered stock picker helps you build a portfolio

Mashable - 3 hours 10 min ago

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Sterling Stock Picker for $49.97 (reg. $486) through Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Researching stocks can quickly turn into a rabbit hole of financial statements, charts, and market jargon. Sterling Stock Picker is designed to condense that information into a more approachable way, using its North Star technology to analyze a stock’s financial, technical, and risk factors before giving it a buy, sell, hold, or avoid signal. It’s currently $49.97 for a lifetime subscription, price-dropped from $486, with the sale ending August 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

If you’ve used ChatGPT to make complicated information easier to understand, the Sterling Stock Picker takes a similar focus to stock research. Its Finley AI financial coach can answer questions about markets and portfolios in plain English, using real-time market data to explain what’s happening without requiring you to decode financial jargon on your own.

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The stock picker does more than individual stock research, too. A five-minute risk-tolerance questionnaire helps personalize recommendations, while the Done-for-You Portfolio Builder can create a diversified portfolio based on your goals and risk profile. Stock Rockets surfaces companies with 50%+ quarterly revenue growth and high North Star ratings, while sector and industry insights provide a broader view of where market momentum is developing.

That combination could be useful for newer investors who want more guidance as they learn the ropes, as well as experienced investors who want to organize research more efficiently. Educational resources and strategy guides are included for those who want to understand the reasoning behind different investing concepts.

However, it’s worth noting that no AI tool can predict the market or eliminate investment risk. Sterling Stock Picker is better viewed as a research and educational tool that can help organize information and surface potential opportunities.

The lifetime subscription includes access through the web, iOS, and Android, along with future updates and no recurring monthly or annual costs.

Get the Sterling Stock Picker while it’s on sale for $49.97 (reg. $486) through Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Categories: IT General, Technology

This hybrid SUV gives you standard AWD and 35 mpg for under $40,000

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 23:30

The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid delivers something many hybrid SUVs don't: standard all-wheel drive while keeping most trims below $40,000. With 35 mpg combined fuel economy, a roomy cabin, and a starting price of $34,730, it gives family buyers a rare combination of efficiency, traction, and value.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Foldable iPhone Ultra testers love the device except for these two things, report says

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 23:17

We are now just weeks away from Apple's big September iPhone launch event, where we expect the new iPhone 18 lineup to be announced, along with the company's first foldable iPhone.

Now, the lucky people who acted as early testers for the foldable iPhone, which is rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, have shared their experiences with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. And according to Gurman, it seems like Apple will have a big hit on its hands. However, it does seem like early reviewers have a couple of specific complaints with the device.

The iPhone Ultra is a hit among testers

Over the weekend, Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman shared that he has spoken with individuals who have actually used the iPhone Ultra. After hearing what they had to say, Gurman says he "couldn't be more excited" for the foldable device.

According to Gurman, iPhone Ultra testers love that the device is pocket-sized, something our phone reviewers also love about foldable phones. When the iPhone Ultra is opened, the inner display is reportedly just slightly smaller than an iPad mini, making the small size of the foldable device quite impressive. Gurman says that testers also liked the iPad-esque UX, made possible by that flexible internal display.

It also seems like all that work Apple put into perfecting the foldable device's hinge paid off. Gurman reports that the "feel and durability of the advanced hinge mechanism" has received high praise.

Gurman specifically mentions the iPhone Ultra excelling as a camera viewfinder as well.

iPhone Ultra is missing two big things

However, according to the testers that Gurman spoke to, there are two major features that are missing with the iPhone Ultra.

Crucially, as we've seen in leaked renders, the iPhone Ultra only has two rear cameras. That means there is no telephoto lens, which has become standard on most premium phones. This has been rumored for a while, but Gurman is now reporting that testers were disappointed with the camera array.

As Gurman points out, the iPhone Ultra will likely cost $2,000 at least, and "the Venn diagram of people willing to spend top dollar on an early-adopter product and those who appreciate advanced camera capabilities — including deeper zoom — is probably pretty close to a circle." Current iPhone Pro users who are looking to upgrade might view the loss of one of their camera lenses as a downgrade and choose to buy the new (and almost certainly less expensive) iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max instead of the iPhone Ultra.

In our recent reviews of Samsung's new foldables, the camera arrays were one of our chief complaints. Both the smaller Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the larger Z Fold 8 (which matches the rumored shape and specs of the iPhone Ultra) had disappointing cameras compared to Pro and Ultra devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple.

The second big omission is that the iPhone Ultra lacks Face ID. Gurman confirms a long-time rumor that the phone uses Touch ID to authenticate users, reportedly disappointing users who have gotten used to Apple's Face ID feature.

These omitted features, along with anything else missing from the iPhone Ultra, will likely be added to future models. After all, this is Apple's first foldable phone, but most likely it won't be the last.

Categories: IT General, Technology

GTA 6 makers subpoena X, Google in hunt for Cyberleek

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 23:12

Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Grand Theft Auto-maker Rockstar Games, is stepping up its efforts to unmask the anonymous leaker known as Cyberleek, who is still actively sharing GTA 6 leaks online.

On Aug. 21, Take-Two asked the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York to sign subpoenas against Google and X Corp to compel them "to produce the identity of entities or persons believed to be infringing on the copyright of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc."

One of the subpoenas includes a copy of a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request sent to X, which seemingly confirms the leaked gameplay videos posted by Cyberleek are legitimate. While an earlier subpoena filed by Take-Two referenced "stolen content," the latest filing contains even more details.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next

Take-Two requested that X Corp remove "Images and videos extracted from an unreleased copyrighted work GTA VI," as the takedown request states. In addition, Take-Two also wrote, "The reported post contains unauthorized, leaked gameplay footage from the unreleased game Grand Theft Auto VI. This material reproduces our Client's copyrighted, unreleased game assets and was published and distributed without any authorization from the copyright holder. The content is presented as genuine leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay from Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and its distribution constitutes unauthorized reproduction and public disclosure of our Client's copyrighted work." (Emphasis added by Mashable.)

A DMCA takedown request sent to Google includes screenshots of Cyberleek videos posted to YouTube. Credit: U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York YouTube indicated that it complied with the takedown request in an email included with a recent subpeona. Credit: U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York

The action against Google and X Corp follows two similar subpoena requests filed against Microsoft and Discord, as Mashable reported on Friday. It's all part of Take-Two's ongoing efforts to scrub Cyberleek's videos from the web, while also identifying the leaker's digital footprints.

"The DMCA Subpoena is directed to X Corp., the service provider of an account with the username @cyberleek_ar_io. Infringing content was posted via the @cyberleek_ar_io account," the filing states. "This content infringes copyrights held by Take-Two for GRAND THEFT AUTO VI, proprietary software owned by Take-Two. The copyrighted material includes but is not limited to audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements."

Likewise, the subpoena directed to Google states, "This infringing content is believed to be associated with the following online personas: CyberLeeks, Surfer24k, CyberLeek_ar_io."

Cyberleek seems undaunted by Take-Two's investigation, and they recently released more alleged gameplay footage showing a nudist colony, a gas station carjacking, and glimpses of a cutscene.

In fact, Cyberleek has been very busy over the past week, posting new Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay videos, polls, and map images on a daily basis. Scheduled for release on Nov. 19, the game has been in development for over a decade and has been subject to repeated delays, making it one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time. Before the GTA 6 leaks started, Rockstar announced it would finally debut an "extended look" at the game on Netflix on Aug. 27, but Cyberleek has disrupted those promotional plans.

Even as YouTube, X, and Discord remove infringing content, the GTA 6 leaks are still easy to find, and they're spreading widely on social media.

Meanwhile, the subpoenas provide a glimpse into Take-Two and Rockstar's efforts to unmask the leaker.

In the original Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests filed on Aug. 21, Take-Two demanded that Microsoft remove infringing material posted on a specific Github repository associated with Cyberleek. That repository was still online Friday, but the URL now produces a 404 error. In its filing against Discord, Take-Two requested information related to specific Discord users and servers.

Take-Two is seeking a wide range of data from Google, X Corp, Microsoft, and Discord. For the accounts associated with Cyberleek, the company is demanding the account ID, server metadata, telemetry records, original message logs, IP access logs, email addresses, phone numbers, connected accounts, registration timestamps, and any device identifiers.

If caught, Cyberleek will almost certainly face criminal charges, though that depends on how they obtained the leaked material and where the leaker is located.

So far, Rockstar Games and Take-Two haven't said anything about the alleged leaks outside of the subpoena requests. Mashable has contacted both companies repeatedly with questions, and we'll update this story if we receive a response.

Categories: IT General, Technology

5TB cloud storage and no monthly fees — only $170 through Aug. 25

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 23:00

TL;DR: Internxt is a private, encrypted cloud storage with a 5TB lifetime subscription on sale for $170 through August 25.

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Renting cloud storage means paying every month just to keep your files safe. The longer you keep a subscription running, the worse of a deal it becomes. If you want a smarter option, Internxt is a new cloud storage platform offering 5TB of cloud storage for a one-time fee, and it’s even on sale. Get an Internxt 5TB lifetime subscription for $169.97 (reg. $1,900) while you can.

Before a file leaves your computer, Internxt scrambles it, so you’re the only one who can read it. Even Internxt doesn’t know what you’re uploading. Google Drive and Dropbox don’t even do that. On the way up, your files are split into encrypted pieces, so anyone who grabs one only gets a useless chunk. Internxt also uses post-quantum encryption, so even if quantum computers ever become something people just have, your files should still be safe. There’s also AES-256 encryption to protect against modern threats.

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You can access your files from anywhere with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, plus a web version. You can also connect as many devices as you want, and each file can be as large as 10GB

Internxt’s code is public on GitHub. That means anyone can audit how it works and make sure it holds up to the hype. The service is GDPR compliant, and they’ve even been audited by Securitum. TechRadar gave it four out of five stars.

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3 top-rated Netflix movies I'm watching this week (August 24-30)

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:30

Even as we barrel down to the last days of what has been an exciting August for movies (The Last House, Don't Say Good Luck, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy among the highlights), Netflix's Top 10 has still been filling up with some solid choices for U.S. subscribers to the service—not to mention The Whisper Man still to come.

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Take your Claude skills from beginner to pro for just $15

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 22:00

TL;DR: Learn to master one of the buzziest AI models on the market with this Claude AI Professional E-Degree, now just $14.97 (reg. $159) through Aug. 25.

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If Claude is your go-to AI model, you’re probably underusing it. This powerful tool is becoming a favorite for a reason, and now it’s easier than ever to use its full power to your advantage. This Claude AI Professional E-Degree teaches you the tools, techniques, and skills to help you get more out of this AI model for only $14.97 now through Aug. 25.

Sure, you can ask Claude a question and get an answer in seconds, but there’s so much more that this AI model can do for you. The Claude AI Professional E-Degree shows you how to really put this powerful tool to the test, teaching you how to use it like a pro.

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Go from a beginner to an expert user with the four info-packed courses that cover four Claude tools in the E-Degree. Eduonix Learning Solutions, a team of industry professionals, walks you through more than eight hours of content, schooling you on the ins and outs of Claude — from building effective prompts to building a website.

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I've owned Pixel phones for 8 years. The Pixel 11 really isn't as bad as it seems

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 21:45

The Pixel 11 series’ reception has been less than stellar. Google is taking it on the chin for iterative changes, half-baked ideas, and increased prices. As a long-time Pixel owner, I somewhat agree, but much of the outrage is overblown. These phones are not bad.

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Mazda proved big screens were a mistake — then ruined its best SUV with one

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 21:30

Mazda spent years proving that modern car interiors didn't need to revolve around giant touchscreens. The outgoing CX-5 was the perfect example, pairing a neatly integrated display with physical climate controls, a rotary controller, and a cabin that felt far more upscale than its mainstream price suggested. It was modern without being distracting, and technology complemented the driving experience rather than dominating it.

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5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (August 24-30)

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 21:00

It's the last full week of August, meaning the streamers are running out of time to add new movies to their respective services before the calendar turns to September. The highlight of this week is a crime thriller with a trio of terrific actors, including Robert De Niro. That movie, our top pick in this article, will be on Netflix by the end of the week.

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New Apple HomePods with AI are coming. Everything we know.

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 20:35

Apple's smart home lineup has stayed mostly frozen for years, but that appears likely to change.

Between a recent Bloomberg report and a trove of references buried in Apple's own beta software, it appears the company is ready for a new Home push. Especially now that, reportedly, Apple has been waiting on its revamped Siri to finally be ready. Here's everything that's been reported so far.

SEE ALSO: Apple's next Beats headphones have reportedly leaked (again)

For years, much of Apple's rumored Home hardware has reportedly sat ready for release, only to be delayed pending the company's overhauled Siri. According to 9to5Mac, that logjam is finally clearing. The new Siri, upgraded with Apple Intelligence, is set to ship with iOS 27 this fall, and a wave of Home products is reportedly not far behind.

Everything we know so far

Citing the Bloomberg report, 9to5Mac lists seven Home-related products said to be in Apple's pipeline for the year ahead:

  • A new Apple TV 4K

  • HomePad, a HomePod-style device with a built-in display

  • HomePod mini 2

  • HomePod 3

  • A security camera

  • A video doorbell

  • A tabletop robotic home hub

9to5Mac notes that the new HomePad, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini are reportedly slated to launch this fall. The larger HomePod and security camera could follow soon afterward. On that last point, 9to5Mac points to new HomeKit Secure Video features arriving in iOS 27 as a possible hint that the camera hardware is close.

The most detailed picture so far on the HomePod comes from Engadget, which combed through references in a recent macOS 26.7 beta. According to Engadget, the code points to a new device internally labeled "HomeAccessory" — widely believed to be the long-rumored HomePod with a built-in display, a concept that has been rumored in various forms for years.

Engadget also reports that the device's interface centers on "Faces" and a "Face Gallery" — essentially an Apple Watch-style face system scaled up for a larger screen, with faces that can be customized with different widgets and Smart Stacks that change throughout the day.

The beta code reportedly also points to a next-generation HomePod mini, internally codenamed B525. Engadget characterizes expectations for this update as modest — likely a minor refresh rather than a significant overhaul — though it cites a MacRumors report suggesting new color options are on the way.

Despite the fresh leaks, some skepticism is warranted, given how long these rumors have circulated. As 9to5Mac notes, Apple's home efforts have been comparatively limited so far. Still, given that we now know for sure that Siri AI is actually coming, the company may finally be ready to give its smart home lineup some long-overdue attention.

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These 5 router tweaks sped up my Wi-Fi so much that I downgraded my internet plan

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 20:30

How much are you paying your ISP every month? If you ask me, it's always too much, but I've had some bad luck with mine (one tried to get me to pay them $1,000 to let me leave).

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I took a Genesis GV60 on a road trip and got 108 MPGe instead of the promised 90

How-To Geek - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 20:00

Genesis loaned me a 2026 GV60 Performance AWD for a week here in Detroit recently, a sharp-looking SUV finished in Uyuni White over a Sky Blue and Prussian interior. It's an eye-catching vehicle on the road, with just about every luxury feature you'd expect from an all-electric SUV in this class.

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GTA 6 Cyberleek: Fans float leak conspiracy theories about marketing, possible in-game character

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 19:52

Are the Grand Theft Auto VI leaks an inside job?

As the anonymous online group known as Cyberleek continues to drop new GTA 6 footage on a near-daily basis, some gamers are starting to speculate that these leaks were orchestrated by Rockstar Games itself.

On social media platforms like Reddit, fans have begun to concoct various theories suggesting that Cyberleek could be part of an elaborate marketing campaign by the GTA developer. Could they be right?

GTA 6 leak conspiracy theories

To be fair, the conspiracy theorists have done a good job of explaining themselves. Fans have pointed out that Cyberleek appears to be following a marketing campaign-esque style schedule by releasing one or two videos per day. They have also noted that the leaked footage consistently focuses on game mechanics and never seems to reveal much about the GTA 6 story, which could genuinely spoil the game’s November launch.

Based on Cyberleek’s footage, it appears that the group may have access to a playable build of the game. If so, the leakers could theoretically produce almost any footage they wanted, provided the content was included in whichever version of the game they possess. 

SEE ALSO: What is CyberLeek? Everything we know about the alleged GTA 6 leakers.

As some have pointed out, even the gameplay footage that Cyberleeks has released doesn't reveal too much. Whoever is playing the game doesn't seem to explore the world as the character passes things by, instead passing potentially interesting locations without investigating them. The footage has also largely avoided action. No car crashes, no widespread destruction, no explosions — none of the things that make GTA, well, GTA.

Another interesting theory posed by gamers is that Cyberleek may be an actual character from the game. The group has used an animated Cyberleek mascot to watermark some of the footage and screenshots it has shared. Some fans believe that the Cyberleek name and art style feel like something Rockstar Games would create for an in-game GTA 6 persona. Could there be a leaker or hacker group named Cyberleek within the world of the game?

While some of these theories are surprisingly well thought out, the available evidence strongly suggests that Rockstar Games is not behind the GTA 6 leaks.

Why the fan theories fall apart

There are two major reasons the marketing-stunt theory doesn’t hold up.

First, there’s the memecoin factor. Throughout the daily leaks, Cyberleek has consistently promoted a cryptocurrency bearing the same name. When the group publishes polls asking viewers what type of GTA 6 footage they want to see next, users are required to use Cyberleek’s memecoin to participate.

It seems very, very extremely unlikely that a major company — especially one as big as Rockstar Games — would promote a memecoin as part of a marketing campaign. Alternative cryptocurrencies are frequently associated with pump-and-dump schemes and other financial scams. The potential legal and reputational headaches would almost certainly outweigh any promotional benefit.

Then there’s the much bigger piece of evidence: Take-Two Interactive filed subpoenas in federal court last week over the GTA 6 leaks., and here's the big one that seemingly debunks the conspiracies, Rockstar Games filed subpoenas in federal court last week related to the GTA 6 leaks.

"The reported post contains unauthorized, leaked gameplay footage from the unreleased game Grand Theft Auto VI," reads a takedown request sent to Discord and included with the subpoena. "This material reproduces our Client’s copyrighted, unreleased game assets and was published and distributed without any authorization from the copyright holder. The content is presented as genuine leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay from Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and its distribution constitutes unauthorized reproduction and public disclosure of our Client’s copyrighted work."

Again, this is a legal document filed in federal court in which Rockstar Games attests that at least one specific post is "unauthorized, leaked gameplay footage." Filing subpoenas to identify the people behind your supposedly orchestrated marketing campaign would be an extraordinarily risky stunt. The daily release schedule may feel suspiciously polished, but the legal filings — and all that memecoin promotion — make a Rockstar inside job extraordinarily unlikely.

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GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next

Mashable - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 19:50

With just a few days to go before Grand Theft Auto VI makes its big official debut (of sorts) on Netflix, the leaker known as Cyberleek is still on a tear.

Over the past week, someone (or perhaps a group of people) called Cyberleek has been busy sharing short gameplay clips of GTA VI left and right. On Aug. 20, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of GTA-maker Rockstar Games, filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to try to unmask the leaker. Those filings specifically cited "stolen content," seemingly confirming that at least some of the Cyberleek videos are legitimate.

The GTA 6 leaks represent the first glimpse of gameplay from the hotly anticipated title. In addition, countless AI-generated videos posing as "leaks" are also circulating widely on social media. So, we've put together a quick list of everything Cyberleek has released so far. We're not going to embed or link to any of these clips, and we can't verify their authenticity. However, they're easy enough to find on X or Reddit if you look hard enough.

SEE ALSO: What is Cyberleek? Everything we know about the alleged GTA 6 leakers. Every GTA 6 leak from Cyberleek so far

At the time of publication, several clips and screenshots have been posted by Cyberleek that purportedly show different aspects of GTA 6, from the game's map to glimpses of cut scenes. The leaker has avoided posting major plot spoilers, at least so far.

Here are the GTA 6 leaks Cyberleek has shared:

  • Map sneak peek 1: A small, cropped portion of the in-game world map, showing a location called Dalton Island.

  • Map sneak peek 2: Another cropped portion of the map showing locations called Tequesta Retreat, Gloriana Key, and Catalan Key.

  • Basketball video: A clip of protagonist Jason Duval throwing a basketball into a hoop in a mini-game.

  • Full map: An alleged view of the entire in-game map.

  • Random video 1: A clip of Jason driving around for a little bit before beating up a truck driver.

  • Taser video: A clip of Jason driving at night, stealing a security guard's taser, and using it on him. Jason then repeatedly kicks the guard while he is on the ground.

  • Junkies video: A clip that appears to show a healing drug called Zombix. A tooltip indicates that Zombix's effects will weaken over time if the player uses it too much.

  • Plane video: A clip of Jason flying a plane over Vice City, with much of the game world visible below. At the end, whoever is playing the game in the clip shoots the word "LEEK" into a wall with bullets, suggesting the leaker has a playable build of the game.

  • Hypercar part 1: A clip of Jason driving a high-end sports car around Vice City.

  • Hypercar part 2: A clip of Jason driving the sports car some more, before committing armed robbery.

  • Strip club: Jason wanders around a strip club, then a short clip of an in-game cutscene is shown.

  • Gas station: Jason causes trouble at a gas station, steals a truck with a bed full of gasoline, and crashes and dies; more of the previous cutscene is shown.

  • Nudist colony: Jason explores a nudist hangout spot (where the NPCs are, obviously, nude) and attacks NPCs

Again, we can't authenticate any of the Cyberleek videos. That said, as someone who has played nearly every GTA game, I found them fairly convincing. GTA games all move in a certain way, and that movement appears to be recreated remarkably well in these videos. Everything from character movement to NPC interactions looks relatively on-brand for a modern Rockstar game. That said, we live in a world where it's easy to generate convincing AI videos.

As for what's next, we can't say. But Cyberleek is actively running polls on its website that allow people to pay in cryptocurrency to vote on what should be leaked next. You can also wait for real, official gameplay footage, which is set to debut on Netflix on Aug. 27.

So far, Rockstar and Take-Two have said nothing about the leaks outside of the subpoenas filed last week. Mashable has contacted the companies repeatedly with questions about the leaks, and we'll update this story if we receive a response.

Updated on Monday, Aug. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET — We've updated this story to reflect the latest Cyberleek leaks.

Updated on Friday, Aug. 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET — Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., the parent company of Grand Theft Auto-maker Rockstar Games, has filed two subpoenas naming Microsoft and Discord as it hunts the leaker known as Cyberleek. The legal filings specifically cite "stolen content," seemingly confirming that the leaks are legitimate. Take-Two is also requesting the removal of leaked material that violates its copyrights, as well as information that could unmask the leakers.

Read more about the Microsoft and Discord subpoenas.

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