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August 22, 2020

UK's national statistics regulator says it will review the algorithm used by exam regulator Ofqual to decide grades for high school students (Jane Wakefield/BBC)

Jane Wakefield / BBC: UK’s national statistics regulator says it will review the algorithm used by exam regulator Ofqual to decide grades for high school students — The national statistics regulator is stepping in to review the algorithm used by Ofqual to decide A-level grades for students who could not sit exams. UK's national statistics

Apple says WordPress doesn't have to add in-app purchases – CNET

A WordPress developer had tweeted that Apple was going to cut off updates to the open-source iOS app unless it committed to supporting in-app purchases. Apple says WordPress doesn't have to add in-app purchases – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

Apple says it won't require IAP in WordPress app "since the developer removed the display of their service payment options", apologizes for confusion caused (Sean Hollister/The Verge)

Sean Hollister / The Verge: Apple says it won’t require IAP in WordPress app “since the developer removed the display of their service payment options”, apologizes for confusion caused — “We […] apologize for any confusion that we have caused” — On Friday, the internet erupted in a small way to learn … Apple says

UV light wands kill viruses. They're also a 'major safety issue,' experts warn – CNET

The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19, but experts are raising alarms about the potential safety risks. UV light wands kill viruses. They're also a 'major safety issue,' experts warn – CNET Source: CNet

The Suicide Squad gets first look, reveals Idris Elba, John Cena characters and more – CNET

At DC FanDome, director James Gunn leads the team of DC antiheroes, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and SNL’s Pete Davidson as Blackguard. The Suicide Squad gets first look, reveals Idris Elba, John Cena characters and more – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

Apple apologizes to WordPress, won’t force the free app to add purchases after all

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Friday, the internet erupted in a small way to learn that Apple had successfully forced WordPress to monetize its free app — forcing it to sell premium plans and custom domain names seemingly just so that Apple could get its traditional 30 percent cut. But one afternoon

August 22, 2020

Watch the first trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut

After years of campaigning from fans, Zack Snyder’s Justice League will see the light of day — and a first look trailer for the director’s version premiered today. Snyder brought the trailer for his panel at DC FanDome, a miniature version of San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H for fans of DC and Warner Bros.’ films.

TikTok to sue Trump administration over ban on app – CNET

TikTok confirms that it’ll tap the judicial system to challenge an executive order that bans transactions with the app and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok to sue Trump administration over ban on app – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

If you think Fall Guys would be a perfect mobile game, China has news for you

The wildly popular game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is reportedly coming to mobile. Games analyst Daniel Ahmad tweeted that Chinese entertainment company Bilibili has secured the rights to publish a mobile version of the game, but in China only. On its website, Bilibili says it will be the “exclusive agent” for a genuine mobile game

New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer reveals Kristen Wiig's Cheetah at DC Fandome – CNET

See Kristen Wiig’s wild-hair and leopard print look (and Chris Pine in parachute pants)! New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer reveals Kristen Wiig's Cheetah at DC Fandome – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

Q&A with Casey Newton on incentives for media and reporters in the age of social media, why some people in tech hate tech press, evolution of Facebook, and more (Alex Kantrowitz/OneZero)

Alex Kantrowitz / OneZero: Q&A with Casey Newton on incentives for media and reporters in the age of social media, why some people in tech hate tech press, evolution of Facebook, and more — The Verge’s Silicon Valley editor discusses tech media, recent issues with Facebook, and more … Part of the tech world is

What is Microsoft's MeTAOS?

Microsoft looks to be building a new foundational layer on top of SharePoint, the Office 365 substrate, Azure, Microsoft’s machine-learning infrastructure in the name of improving users’ experiences when using its productivity cloud. What is Microsoft's MeTAOS? Source: ZDNet Microsoft

TikTok confirms it will sue the Trump administration

{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok confirmed Saturday that it will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order demanding parent company ByteDance divest its TikTok operations in the US. It’s the first time the company has confirmed it will pursue legal action, a move that has been rumored

TikTok Plans to Challenge Trump Administration Over Executive Order

The popular video app, which is owned by a Chinese internet company, said it had been deprived of due process when President Trump moved to block it in the United States. TikTok Plans to Challenge Trump Administration Over Executive Order Source: NY Times Tech

The Suicide Squad gets sneak peek, reveals Idris Elba, John Cena, more characters – CNET

At DC FanDome, director James Gunn leads the team of DC antiheroes, including John Cena as Peacemaker and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. The Suicide Squad gets sneak peek, reveals Idris Elba, John Cena, more characters – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

TikTok confirms it plans to sue the Trump administration as early as next week over executive order banning transactions with TikTok and ByteDance (CNBC)

CNBC: TikTok confirms it plans to sue the Trump administration as early as next week over executive order banning transactions with TikTok and ByteDance — TikTok is planning to sue the Trump administration over the president’s executive order banning transactions with the popular video-sharing app … TikTok confirms it plans to sue the Trump administration

Verizon offers Indy 500 fans an AR-enhanced peek at the 2020 race – Roadshow

With no fans in the stands, the company is using its 5G service to offer an interactive, socially distanced way to enjoy the race weekend. Verizon offers Indy 500 fans an AR-enhanced peek at the 2020 race – Roadshow Source: CNet

Gotham Knights trailer reveals Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl and Red Hood co-op game – CNET

DC FanDome reveals that Batman’s allies must face off against the Court of Owls and other villains, after the Dark Knight’s apparent death. Gotham Knights trailer reveals Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl and Red Hood co-op game – CNET Source: CNet

New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer reveals villain Cheetah's updated look at DC FanDome – CNET

Gal Gadot returns as the star-spangled superhero, and Steve Trevor wears parachute pants, because 1980s. New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer reveals villain Cheetah's updated look at DC FanDome – CNET Source: CNet

August 22, 2020

Watch nearly eight minutes of Gotham Knights first gameplay footage

Warner Bros. Games Montreal debuted its new game set within Batman’s world, Gotham Knights, at DC Comics’ FanDome today, and the developers brought nearly eight minutes of gameplay footage for fans to watch. The open world game is set within Gotham City. The gameplay footage in particular sees Batgirl and Robin team up to take

Fatty acids found in fish could help treat asthma patients

{$inline_image}Though asthma affects almost 340 million people worldwide, there is still no cure. The respiratory disease frequently develops in childhood and can cause asthma “attacks” where the lungs become inflamed and the airways constricted, causing breathing difficulty and wheezing. These attacks are caused by a number of factors, including pollution, allergens, and smoking. The condition

August 22, 2020

Here’s your first look at Gotham Knights, the new game from WB Games Montreal

It’s been a few years, but there’s a new Batman game on the way. At the DC Fandome event we got our first look at the long-rumored Gotham Knights, which looks to channel the spirit of the beloved Arkham games. The new title will be launching in 2021. Gameplay footage from the game was shown

August 22, 2020

New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer introduces Kristen Wiig’s Cheetah

After questions about whether Wonder Woman 1984 would possibly skip theaters to premiere digitally, a new trailer for the film confirms it’s getting the big-screen treatment. Director Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal appeared at DC Comics’ FanDome event to answer a few audience Q&A’s and debut the new trailer.

August 22, 2020

Bill Gates says tech companies ‘deserve rude, unfair, tough questions’

Photo by Saeed Adyani / Netflix Bill Gates believes tech firms “deserve” the kind of scrutiny they got during Congressional hearings last month, and that the late Steve Jobs was a “genius,” he told the Armchair Expert podcast. “If you’re as successful as I am or any of those people are, you deserve rude, unfair,

Save up to half off — plus another 10% — on any Jackbox game right now – CNET

Games are already deeply discounted (pay $21 for the Jackbox Party Pack 6) but get another 10% off the whole order with this promo code. Save up to half off — plus another 10% — on any Jackbox game right now – CNET Source: CNet

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