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Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
Flock Safety will require all agencies using its number-plate reader data to activate an auditing tool designed to detect unusual searches and suspend officers suspected of misusing the system. The move follows cases in which police officers allegedly used Flock cameras to stalk acquaintances, but civil-liberties experts say technology alone cannot guarantee accountability or prevent…
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Fires cause havoc LIVE updates as major South Yorkshire road closed – Yorkshire Live
Fires cause havoc LIVE updates as major South Yorkshire road closed Yorkshire Live
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Saber CEO puts out worst AI-brained response ever after developer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT
Saber Interactive chief executive Matt Karch publicly responded after Rideshare Simulator lead writer Stella Sacco said she had been replaced by ChatGPT. The dispute matters because it highlights concerns over developers’ jobs, transparency about generative AI in games, and the tone used by senior executives when addressing former staff. Karch said Saber planned to use…
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Train derailment updates: ‘Passengers trapped’ after carriages come off tracks in East Sussex with services cancelled and major delays expected
A passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex at about 3.54pm, leaving passengers reportedly trapped and prompting a major emergency response. The incident has disrupted rail travel in the area, with cancellations expected until 10pm and significant delays likely. The eight-carriage train reportedly had three carriages overturned, with more than 40…
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Wild Blue Skies Is Star Fox For Experts
The “fine, I’ll just do it myself” approach has served indie developers well, capitalizing on the hunger for games that emulate beloved classics. Indie metroidvania games, boomer shooters, and retro-style platformers all owe their rise to the same trend of homage for underserved genres. Wild Blue Skies isn’t the first game that aims to fill…
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CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Release Date And Details
Season 5 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone later this month, and Activision has now revealed all of the details for this midseason update. Season 5 Reloaded adds a new weapon, additional multiplayer maps, and the final round-based Zombies map of the Black Ops 7 storyline. Call of Duty Season…
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Instagram Unveils ‘More Modern’ New Logo, and People Are Already Making Fun of It
Instagram has introduced a refreshed wordmark for the first time in a decade, which its head Adam Mosseri described as cleaner, more modern and still rooted in the platform’s original design. The change has prompted immediate mockery online, largely because some users find the lettering difficult to read, highlighting the scrutiny that accompanies branding changes…
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Country Star Pulled Through Windshield After Terrifying Tour Bus Crash
Country artist Colt Ford says he was pulled through the windscreen of his tour bus by emergency responders after it crashed into a ditch while travelling to Germany for a show. He suffered a broken shoulder, while the rest of the crew were reportedly left “a little banged up” but safe; the incident may affect…
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‘Super’ El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?
In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year’s El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a “super” El Niño – are now higher than 90%.
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Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
Meta is testing an optional WhatsApp feature called Scam Alert, which uses machine learning on a user’s device to identify messages that may be fraudulent. It matters because WhatsApp’s huge user base makes it a major channel for scams, while the feature is designed to offer warnings without automatically sharing or reporting private messages. The…