Ghostwire: Tokyo forced me to destroy the one thing I loved
Ghostwire: Tokyo shattered my spirit. The neon streets of Shibuya offer an alluring illusion, with Tango Gameworks’ sinister machinations coming to light only in the briefest of moments. This is a game that drove its claws through my chest and pier.....»»
Samsung quietly removed this key feature from the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The and the were launched earlier this week with upgraded internals and a new BioActive Sensor. While the improved sensor is claimed to be more efficient than before, it forced Samsung to remove a key feature previously u.....»»
Opening the right doors: New work reveals "jumping gene" control mechanisms
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo has clarified the molecular mechanisms in thale cresses (Arabidopsis thaliana) by which the DDM1 (Decreased in DNA Methylation 1) protein prevents t.....»»
Eton students being forced to swap their iPhones for Nokia dumbphones
Incoming students at Eton – the most famous of Britain’s private boarding schools, and whose alumni include many of the country’s prime ministers – are being told that they must leave their iPhones at home for the whole school year. Their.....»»
Feds who forced Ukrainian investor to sell rocket company backtrack years later
"I hope you now are happy. History will judge all of you guys." Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace's board of directors in the late 2010s: Tom Markusic, Max Polyakov, and Mark Watt. (credit: Firefly) A long, messy affair betwe.....»»
Fifth Third Bank settles CFPB forced auto loan insurance case for $5M
Fifth Third Bank has agreed to pay restitution to auto borrowers and a $5 million civil penalty to settle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allegations it mishandled the "force-placed insurance" it applied to thousands of customer cars, the agency.....»»
Skip the fancy perks—better staff well-being could be as simple as the view from the office window
Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the office......»»
Scientists investigate fast reaction dynamics in synthetic molecules immobilized in porous protein cages
Immobilizing small synthetic molecules inside protein crystals proves to be a promising avenue for studying intermediate compounds formed during chemical reactions, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. By integrating this method with time-resolved seri.....»»
You need to check out this PS2 hidden gem that’s now on PS Plus
Ghosthunter is a hidden PS2 gem that PS Plus Premium has given a spotlight to all these years later. Anyone who loved this era of games needs to check it out......»»
If you loved Succession, put this new Apple TV+ series on your watchlist right now
If you, like me, were a fan of the French espionage series The Bureau — which, as we’ve previously noted, is getting an American remake … The post If you loved Succession, put this new Apple TV+ series on your watchlist right now appeared f.....»»
Marvel believes Daredevil: Born Again will be as loved as X-Men ’97
With Daredevil: Born Again coming in 2025, one Marvel executive compared the upcoming Matt Murdock series to X-Men ’97......»»
Fortnite and Epic Game Store submitted to Apple for launch in the EU
The special EU App Store rules were rolled out earlier this year in response to the Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to open up the iPhone software ecosystem to include alternatives to the App Store. So far, not many have taken up the oppor.....»»
visionOS App Store to allow alternative payment options for users in the EU
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation came into effect earlier this year and has already forced Apple to make some deep changes to the App Store, including allowing developers to offer alternative payment options in t.....»»
Clicks Keyboard case: Surprisingly great or gimmicky gadget? [Hands on review]
Earlier this year, Clicks announced their Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. They wanted to bring back the tactility of a physical keyboard to the modern smartphone. As someone who loved using Blackberry Pearl and Bold and the.....»»
The fascinating way Microsoft and Apple are being forced to team up
New details about Apple's partnership with OpenAI reveal that Apple will be joining OpenAI's board meetings......»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Simulations demonstrate potential mechanisms of intermediate-mass black hole formation in globular clusters
Joint research led by Michiko Fujii of the University of Tokyo demonstrates a possible formation mechanism of intermediate-mass black holes in globular clusters, star clusters that could contain tens of thousands or even millions of tightly packed st.....»»
Apple TV Issues Emerge After Latest Software Updates
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users are running into bugs and performance issues after downloading Apple’s latest software updates. Last week, Apple pushed tvOS 17.5 to the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. A week later, the company was forced to rele.....»»
Apple may soon have to allow third-party app stores in Japan too
After European legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores across 27 countries, Japan is planning to introduce a similar legal requirement. The antitrust legislation is currently being debated in the Japanese parliament, but is expect.....»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene annually in October
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene again in October as annual auto event
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»