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Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders
A US judge has ordered Google to make it easier for Android users to find and install alternative app stores through Google Play, saying its current approach creates unnecessary anti-competitive barriers. The ruling matters because it strengthens remedies from Google’s antitrust case with Epic Games, which found that Google held a monopoly over Android app…
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Wolves v Blackburn: Championship opener – live
Wolves host Blackburn Rovers at Molineux in the opening match of the Championship season, with kick-off at 8pm BST. Both clubs begin under new managers: César Peixoto takes charge of promotion-tipped Wolves, while Tony Mowbray returns to Blackburn hoping to avoid another relegation battle. Wolves have retained many key players after relegation and are favourites…
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Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trim
Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto SV, a higher-performance version of its flagship V12 hybrid supercar. The SV badge, meaning “Superveloce” or “super fast”, signals sharper performance, lower weight and more track-focused engineering, extending a designation previously used on models including the Miura, Diablo, Murciélago and Aventador. The Revuelto SV retains a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12…
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1.6M RingCentral accounts’ data dumped after ShinyHunters extortion attack
Another one bites the dust
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Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case
A Connecticut judge has sanctioned a plaintiff after he hid prompt-injection text in court filings, apparently hoping to influence any artificial intelligence system used to read or assess them. Judge Walter Spader Jr. said the tactic did not affect the case’s outcome, as the Connecticut Judicial Branch does not use AI to review or decide…
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State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers
A Washington state judge has ordered prediction-market operator Kalshi to stop offering a wide range of wagers to people in the state, including bets on sports, elections, entertainment and technology. The preliminary injunction is significant because it rejects, at least for now, Kalshi’s argument that federal regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission overrides state…
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25 Years of Mafia Video Games: An Oral History
IGN marks 25 years of the Mafia series with an oral history featuring long-serving developers from Hangar 13, including staff involved since the first game. The article traces how a small Czech studio’s crime-game idea developed into a story-led franchise, and why the series’ characters and cinematic focus have remained central to its appeal despite…
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Dolly Parton Gives Health Update at New Roller Coaster Unveiling
Dolly Parton missed the in-person opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster after her doctor advised her not to travel because she was dehydrated and experiencing dizziness. She appeared by video instead, reassuring fans that she wanted to keep them informed about her health; the update matters because recent health problems have also affected…
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Netflix unveils Sunshine Girls and Minimum Wage casting update
Netflix has confirmed two additions to its young-adult slate: new coming-of-age series Sunshine Girls and a casting update for workplace comedy Minimum Wage. The announcements reinforce the streamer’s strategy of adapting digital-first entertainment for younger viewers, partnering with Brat TV and American High. Sunshine Girls will premiere in December and stars Alma Marian, Isabella Fowler…
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Want More Story In Your Stardew? Fields Of Mistria Is Right Up Your Valley
Despite first hitting storefronts a decade ago, Stardew Valley still remains king of the farming simulators. Solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone struck gold when he took the formula established by games like Harvest Moon and improved on just about every facet, weaving charming visuals and music with a rewarding gameplay loop that sees players restore…