-
Old Android phones can provide temporary Wi-Fi coverage
An old Android phone can be repurposed as a no-cost, temporary Wi-Fi extender for rooms with poor coverage, avoiding the immediate expense of a dedicated extender, mesh node or replacement router. By connecting the phone to the home network and enabling its hotspot, users can create a separate signal for nearby devices; however, it does…
-
Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help
Solo indie developer Ryan Laley said his gamescom appearance for upcoming horror game Mimic ended early after laptops were stolen overnight from his booth and those of other developers. The theft left him unable to work or continue exhibiting, highlighting the financial and emotional vulnerability of small studios attending costly industry events. Laley said police…
-
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is testing automatic expansion of AI Overviews at the top of some Search results pages, placing a full AI-generated answer and an “Ask anything” box before conventional web links. The change could make ordinary search results less immediately visible and require users to scroll further, intensifying concerns about Google prioritising AI content over publishers’…
-
Petrol Prices Surge as Uganda Mourns King Oyo
Motorists face fresh fuel costs before the bank holiday, while Uganda mourns its young monarch. Australian police charge alleged hackers as a Leeds road-death trial hears footage.
-
‘Veronica Mars’ star Jason Dohring traded Hollywood for farming
Jason Dohring, best known for playing Logan Echolls in “Veronica Mars”, has stepped back from acting to concentrate on regenerative farming. He says his interest in gardening developed about four years ago and has grown into a commitment to producing food without chemicals, motivated by his belief that poor-quality food is contributing to ill health.…
-
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren’t “swaps,” just gambling with a different name
A US federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada may enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, rejecting the company’s argument that the contracts are federally regulated “swaps”. The decision matters because it challenges prediction-market operators’ efforts to offer sports betting nationwide without obtaining state gambling licences, despite support for federal oversight from the…
-
Jewish educators face rampant antisemitism in teachers unions, new report finds
An Anti-Defamation League survey has found that many Jewish teachers’ union members report experiencing antisemitism, hostile rhetoric and fear of professional repercussions when raising concerns. The findings matter because unions are intended to represent and protect educators, yet respondents described self-censorship, reduced participation and dissatisfaction with union leaders’ responses. The ADL surveyed 307 Jewish union…
-
Guide to building a custom retro arcade cabinet
Building a retro arcade cabinet starts with deciding which games it should run, as this determines the controls, computer and size of the cabinet. Early arcade titles need simpler layouts, whereas fighting, multiplayer and specialist games may require extra buttons, trackballs or spinners; testing a proposed layout on cardboard can prevent costly mistakes. Builders can…
-
Jason Statham Buyers Ponder Whether Amazon Leak Caused ‘Mutiny’ At Box Office: “There’s Been Plenty Of Finger-Pointing”
International distributors of Jason Statham’s Mutiny are frustrated after Amazon accidentally leaked a high-quality copy before its cinema release, with some believing piracy contributed to weaker-than-expected ticket sales. The dispute matters because buyers are seeking compensation while Lionsgate assesses the effect, although the parties appear reluctant to pursue legal action given their ongoing business relationships.…
-
Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August
US cities and counties are ending contracts with Flock Safety’s surveillance-camera network at an accelerating rate, driven by privacy, data-sharing, cost and alleged misuse concerns. The trend matters because Flock’s AI-enabled licence-plate-reader systems are becoming a focus of bipartisan scrutiny over whether policing technology is enabling mass surveillance. Secure Justice recorded 214 localities ending Flock…