Judge drops DMCA claims that Bungie reverse-engineered Destiny 2 cheats
If you're going to reverse-sue under DMCA and CFAA, you'd better prove it. Enlarge / Using Bungie's own licenses against it worked once for the makers of Aimjunkies, but this time a judge ruled that a bit more finesse (i.e. evide.....»»
DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison
Lacey gets 5 years for one money laundering charge but was acquitted on 50 counts. Enlarge / Backpage founder Michael Lacey testifying at a US Senate hearing in January 2017. (credit: US Senate hearing) Backpage founder.....»»
MPA says no more “Whac-a-Mole” with pirate sites, claims it took down “mothership”
Fmovies takedown "is a stunning victory," MPA CEO Charles Rivkin said. Enlarge / Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin speaks onstage during CinemaCon, a convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesar.....»»
Apple"s eighth developer beta for its fall releases drops for testing
Apple has moved on to the eighth round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, as the public release looms around the corner.Apple releases new developers betas for iOS 18 and the restThe eighth round comes a.....»»
iPhone 17 range may increase RAM to 12GB
A further rumor about the 2025 iPhone 17 range claims that it will feature 12GB, compared to the maximum 8GB in the iPhone 15 Pro range.Renders of the iPhone 17 rangeIt's now a safe assumption that future iPhones will feature increased RAM because Ap.....»»
This 55-inch TV from TCL is under $300 for a limited time
Looking forward to the new NFL season? You may want a TV upgrade with Target's offer for the 55-inch TCL S5 Series 4K TV that drops its price to below $300......»»
Scientists use evolution to bioengineer new pathways to sustainable energy and pharmaceuticals
Using evolution as a guiding principle, researchers have successfully engineered bacteria-yeast hybrids to perform photosynthetic carbon assimilation, generate cellular energy and support yeast growth without traditional carbon feedstocks like glucos.....»»
Missouri AG’s legal war against Media Matters shot down by federal judge
Judge: Missouri AG's actions chill speech about extremist content on Musk's X. Enlarge / Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey arrives to testify at House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (c.....»»
How engineered walnuts combat drought through grafting
Drought is a major threat to walnut production globally, often resulting in lower yields and weaker trees. While grafting has traditionally been used to improve the resilience of fruit and nut trees, the exact mechanisms of signal transfer between ro.....»»
Deals: M2 Pro Mac mini with 16GB of RAM $1,150, AirPods Max $150 off, Apple iPhone cases 52% off, HomeKit gear, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with solid price drops on AirPods Max, the 16GB Mac mini, some Prime Day-worthy HomeKit deals, official Apple iPhone cases, and more. The M2 Pro Mac Mini has now dropped down to $1,150 alon.....»»
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom help organizations modernize their cloud infrastructure
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom announced a new private and hybrid cloud solution. The co-engineered solution brings together Hitachi Vantara’s integrated systems solution of Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS with VMware Cloud Foundation to assist.....»»
Wait, did the Pixel 9a already leak?
The Pixel 8a launched a few months ago, but it seems that a photo posted online claims to be the Pixel 9a scheduled for 2025. The post Wait, did the Pixel 9a already leak? appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this year, Google announced an.....»»
This Amazfit Balance deal drops the price by 15% down to $195: Don’t miss it
This Amazfit Balance deal offers you an excellent discount on a versatile smartwatch that has a lot to offer for health and activity tracking and more......»»
"Ted Lasso" season 4 is showing signs of life
After months of will-they won't-they in interviews and press junkets, it appears that Warner Bros. Has picked up options of some of the main characters of the show, in preparation for a fourth season.Jason Sudeikis as Ted LassoA new report claims tha.....»»
Judge upholds $350,000 award against Michigan dealership for wrongful repossession
A federal judge upheld a $350,000 punitive damages award against a Michigan dealership in a spot delivery and wrongful repossession case......»»
US sues RealPage, claims rental-pricing algorithm used by landlords is illegal
AG: Landlords use RealPage algorithm "to align their rents." Enlarge / US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 23, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM now $1,099, HomeKit Secure Video smart cams, Apple Watch bands, more
Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here to help cap off the work week with some serious deals. Today marks the return of $250 price drops on the 15-inch MacBook Air, but we also spotted the 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM starting at $.....»»
Classic "Marathon Infinity" lands on Steam as a free Mac title
Bungie has finally brought all of the "Marathon" trilogy of games to Steam, with "Marathon Infinity" now playable for free on modern Macs.Marathon Infinite [Bungie, macOS]In May, Bungie started to bring Marathon to Steam, with the intention of bringi.....»»
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
Former bank CEO ignored warnings that he was being scammed while tanking bank. Enlarge (credit: nadia_bormotova | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in pr.....»»
Low-cost flexible metasurfaces to increase the efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces are two-dimensional counterparts of metamaterials, which are artificial materials that possess unusual characteristics. With a variety of fascinatingly innovative and diverse uses, these specially-prepared surfaces with engineered patter.....»»
How particles of light may be producing drops of the perfect liquid
The world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator may be producing the world's tiniest droplets of liquid, right under scientists' noses. Researchers are digging into this subatomic enigma......»»