The Register’s Thomas Claburn reports: The Linux Foundation on Friday introduced a new method to distribute WordPress updates and plugins that’s not controlled by any one party, in a bid to “stabilize the WordPress ecosystem” after months of infighting. The FAIR Package Manager project is a response to the legal brawl that erupted last year,
Read MoreIn 1999, the iconic New York rap group Wu-Tang Clan released their very first video game, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. Now, 25 years later, the Wu have returned with a new game project called Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver. Announced simultaneously at Summer Game Fest and at the opening performance of the group’s farewell tour, Rise
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. With E3 done and gone, Summer Game Fest has taken its place, and it always makes for a busy few days in gaming. The centerpiece of the event is SGF Live on June 6th at 5PM ET, a keynote hosted by Geoff Keighley that, like The Game Awards, is
Read MoreCredit: Paul Jones / Android Authority A bug in the Android 16 QPR1 beta 1 caused custom dark mode scheduling to stop working if you manually activated the mode via Quick Settings. The latest version of the beta has now fixed this issue. Although dark mode is great, there may be times of the day
Read MoreCredit: Joe Maring / Android Authority YouTube has strengthened its defence against ad blockers. Free users are in uproar that their ad blockers are no longer working on the site. YouTube has long been cracking down on viewers who use ad blockers on its site. If you try to watch a video with an ad
Read MoreThe debut of iPadOS 26 is on June 9, and Apple is set to introduce a radical redesign, improved Apple Pencil functionality, and much more. Here’s what the rumor mill has to say about the update. Apple is expected to introduce iPadOS 25 on June 9 at WWDC. Apple’s 2024 software releases largely revolved around
Read MoreCredit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google and Roblox have teamed up to create an experience for Play Points members. Players will be able to access an area called the Diamond District that offers an obstacle course, mini-games, and weekly drops. Diamond, Platinum, and Gold members of Play Points will have access to a VIP
Read MoreWhen Mission to Zyxx debuted in 2017, the podcasting space was very different. There were fewer shows, and more money was being spent as companies rushed to figure out how to capitalize on the growing medium. At a time when many big podcasts were focused on news and investigative reporting, Zyxx – an improvised comedy
Read MoreA standalone Games app in iOS 26 will consolidate Apple Arcade and third-party titles into a single hub, with tabbed sections to help users discover new titles and play games together. WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9. During the event, Apple is expected to unveil everything we can expect coming to its software
Read MoreCredit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Retroid just announced a Dual Screen add-on for its popular retro gaming handhelds. This can make emulation for Nintendo DS, 3DS, and even Wii U games more immersive. The company has not announced pricing or availability yet. Retro gaming handheld maker Retroid spent most of this week teasing a
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ve been an Android user since the very first smartphone I bought, which was way back in 2010. But despite being a long-time Android fan, I’m still very familiar with iPhones and iOS. I’ve had plenty of hands-on experience with Apple products over the years, and I even own
Read MoreA big phone for people who don’t want to carry a big phone. | ⠀ Oh shit. Did I leave my phone at home? I experienced that moment repeatedly while testing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. I’d glance into my bag, or note the lack of weight in my jacket pocket, and my stomach would
Read MoreCredit: Joe Maring / Android Authority An OPPO executive recently claimed that Android 16’s new 90:10 multitasking system was a “small contribution from OPPO” to Google. However, OPPO told Android Authority that the Android 16 feature only “draws inspiration” from its own multitasking system. Android 16 includes a great split-screen multitasking system, allowing one app
Read MoreNews outlets fighting the lawsuit claim that OpenAI is destroying output logs. Read more: OpenAI appeals data retention order over NYT copyright lawsuit
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple’s watchOS 26 could bring third-party widgets to the Control Center on Apple Watches. We really hope Wear OS gains this feature eventually as it would be extremely useful. Apple and Google are both working on their next smartwatch operating system updates, namely watchOS 26 and Wear OS 6
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is rolling out a redesigned full-screen gallery UI featuring caption support and original-quality (HD+) photo sharing to users in the stable branch. Users in the beta branch are getting access to the snooze chat feature that lets them temporarily mute individual and group conversations. Google has begun
Read MoreJapan-based Ispace confirmed its Resilience lander likely crashed during its second failed attempt at a lunar landing, after a sensor malfunction prevented proper deceleration. Despite the setback, the company remains committed to future missions, with funding secured for a third attempt using a new lander, Apex 1.0, scheduled for 2027. “Until then, Ispace has its
Read MoreJapan-based Ispace confirmed its Resilience lander likely crashed during its second failed attempt at a lunar landing, after a sensor malfunction prevented proper deceleration. Despite the setback, the company remains committed to future missions, with funding secured for a third attempt using a new lander, Apex 1.0, scheduled for 2027. “Until then, Ispace has its
Read More‘Every voice matters’ said Research Ireland’s Celine Fitzgerald, as attendees gathered at the Aviva to discuss the future of Ireland’s research sector. Read more: Hundreds attend first-ever Research Ireland Forum in Dublin
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Ukraine has seen nearly one-fifth of its Internet space come under Russian control or sold to Internet address brokers since February 2022, a new study finds. The analysis indicates large chunks of Ukrainian Internet address space are now in the hands of shadowy proxy and anonymity services
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Ukraine has seen nearly one-fifth of its Internet space come under Russian control or sold to Internet address brokers since February 2022, a new study finds. The analysis indicates large chunks of Ukrainian Internet address space are now in the hands of shadowy proxy and anonymity services
Read More[Daniel Salião Ferreira] may or may not be a Game of Thrones fan, but he does have a fun demo of the Seebeck effect in the form of a flashlight powered by fire and ice. The basic idea is to use a thermocouple, but — in this case — he uses a Peltier effect cooler.
Read MoreArs Technica’s Kyle Orland reports: Last month, ahead of the launch of the Switch 2 and its GameChat communication features, Nintendo updated its privacy policy to note that the company “may also monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other users.” Now that the Switch 2 has officially launched, we have a clearer
Read MoreAs Elon Musk and US President Trump spar on social media, tech investors and executives are being forced to choose whether to support the most powerful man in business—or the White House.
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from CBC: A consumer organization filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of “dark patterns,” which are tactics designed to make people buy more on its app and website. Pop-ups urging customers not to leave the app or risk
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