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Researchers replace downloaded macOS apps with evil twins, Apple shrugs
Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk say they found a flaw in macOS Gatekeeper that can allow a previously downloaded and opened app to be replaced with a malicious “evil twin” without triggering a new security warning. The issue matters because users may continue to trust familiar applications while attackers use the altered version…
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‘Weapons’ Prequel Scores a Major Update From Zach Cregger [Exclusive]
Zach Cregger has said he is developing a prequel to his horror film Weapons centred on the character Gladys, played by Amy Madigan. However, the project remains at the script stage and will not be his next film, meaning audiences are likely to wait several years for it. Cregger gave the update during a San…
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Study finds spike in delivery app drivers, Amazon workers receiving federal benefits
A US Government Accountability Office study found a sharp rise in Amazon employees and app-based delivery and ride-hailing drivers receiving Medicaid or food assistance. The findings matter because they highlight how many people in major, growing sectors still rely on public support despite being in work, fuelling debate over pay, job security and employer-provided benefits.…
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USC Games Expo Shaping Next Generation Of Game Creators Through ‘Aftertaste’, ‘Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again)’ & ‘Unrealtor’
The article examines the USC Games Expo, an annual student showcase presented as a significant launchpad for emerging independent game developers. It highlights projects including Aftertaste, Sisyphus’s Worst Day (Again) and Unrealtor, while arguing that the event gives students practical experience of presenting work to players and prepares them for the games industry. USC Games…
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Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Amazon is updating Alexa Plus to let it carry out more complex smart-home requests across a broader set of devices. The move matters because it aims to make Amazon’s AI assistant more practically useful for controlling appliances and home technology, rather than simply issuing basic commands. The update adds support for products from companies including…
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Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
Microsoft says LG has agreed to disable McAfee pop-up adverts delivered by its LG Monitor App Installer, after users reported the software being installed through Windows Update alongside monitor drivers. The response addresses the immediate advertising issue, but critics say it does not resolve the wider concern that a monitor-related app can install without clear…
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Tesla’s door handles may spur new U.S. safety rules
US vehicle safety regulators have begun considering new requirements to ensure people can escape from cars safely, prompted by incidents involving flush, electronically operated door handles, including on Tesla vehicles. The move matters because any eventual rules would apply across the motor industry, although starting rulemaking does not guarantee that regulations will be introduced. The…
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Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas For New York Times Journalists Who Reported On Trump’s New Air Force One
The US Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported security concerns about President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One, an aircraft gifted by Qatar. The move matters because it ends, for now, an attempt to compel reporters to testify and provide records as part of an investigation into alleged…
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Heartbreaking update after Honey the hedgehog was painted in Leeds United colours by football yobs in ‘appalling’ act of alleged animal cruelty
Honey the hedgehog has died days after being found painted in the colours of Leeds United, in an incident described as an appalling alleged act of animal cruelty. The case has prompted concern because the paint and handling may have caused severe distress and harmed the animal’s health. The article reports that Honey was discovered…
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At 3.5 million sales, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced beat Ubisoft’s full-year expectations in 2 weeks with “historical” PC performance
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly sold 3.5 million copies within two weeks, exceeding Ubisoft’s expectations for the entire financial year. The result matters because it signals unusually strong demand for the Assassin’s Creed release and could bolster Ubisoft’s performance after a challenging period. Ubisoft described the game’s PC performance as “historical”, suggesting that computer…