Epic Games accuses Google of paying Activision $360 million to stop rival app store, Activision denies claim
Court filings from this week shed more light on Epic's claims that Google paid other companies to prevent them from starting independent app distribution channels. Such alternative app stores would circumvent Android's Google Play Store and its 30 pe.....»»
A big Google Maps redesign is now being tested on Android
Keep an eye on your Android devices, because a notable interface redesign for Google Maps has been spotted......»»
How "apocalypse" became a secular as well as religious idea
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence over the past year has sparked discussions about whether the era of human domination of our planet is drawing to a close. The most dire predictions claim that the machines will take over within five t.....»»
It’s time to stop ignoring the CPU in your gaming PC
The CPU has left the conversation for PC gamers over the last few years, but with the demands of modern games, it's time to reexamine its role......»»
This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike
If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck......»»
NYT Strands: answers for Sunday, May 5
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
The simple reasons your PC games don’t play as well as they should
If you're unhappy with your PC's gaming performance, don't start saving for upgrades just yet -- try these tricks to improve it first......»»
Huge Google Pixel 8a leak includes all the predicted specs – and a price
We're getting closer to the Pixel 8a reveal, and a newly leaked specs list covers all the details......»»
American Axle Q1 revenue, profit climb
American Axle & Manufacturing increased revenue and profit in the first quarter thanks to steadier production from its customers. Net income swung to a $20.5 million gain from a $5.1 million deficit in the same period last year......»»
Zeekr aims to raise up to $368 million in U.S. IPO
Zeekr founder and Chairman Shufu Li, according to a U.S. filing, will control almost 75 percent of the shareholder voting power in the company after the IPO......»»
NYT Strands: answers for Saturday, May 4
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Judge mulls sanctions over Google’s “shocking” destruction of internal chats
Punishing Google for being the best would be “unprecedented,” lawyer argued. Enlarge / Kenneth Dintzer, litigator for the US Department of Justice, exits federal court in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2023, during the anti.....»»
Google tells court it shouldn’t have to distribute third-party app stores
Google: Epic Games wants court to "micromanage" Android app distribution. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Kirill Kudryavtsev) Google urged a federal court to reject Epic Games' request for an injunction that would reduce.....»»
Contemporary wildfires not more severe than historically in western US dry forests: Study
Wildfires have increased over the last few decades in dry forests, which cover 25.5 million ha (63 million acres) of the western U.S. But are high-severity fires that kill 70% or more of trees already burning at rates that exceed historical (preindus.....»»
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Magna expects $400 million revenue loss from Fisker production halt
Magna builds the Ocean EV for Fisker. Magna said it is monitoring the situation and "will evaluate opportunities to further mitigate impact on our business.”.....»»
5 key takeaways from April U.S. sales reports
U.S. light-vehicle sales slipped 3.9 percent to 1.32 million last month compared with April 2023; Toyota led among the brands......»»
3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try......»»
3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for something to play this weekend, check out these games from EA, Sabotage, and LucasArts......»»
3 retro classics to play on Nintendo Switch Online this weekend (May 3-5)
These Switch Online games are perfect companions to recent releases like Stellar Blade, Endless Ocean: Luminous, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau......»»
Julie Herrera buys another Texas store
City Limits Nissan is the first dealership Julie Herrera bought without the backing of her investor partner Cavender Auto Family of San Antonio......»»