Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department's Use of Flock Safety
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Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.Chad Marlow (American Civil Liberties Union)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Already Discounted, But Only For These Cool Kids
Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out, and with the entire internet talking about Team Cherry's long-in-development metroidvania, you might be feeling some FOMO about it. The good news is that the game is relatively cheap to purchase, and if you're looking to save a few extra bucks, you can score a discount on the Steam version and some free games if ...
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Humble Choice subscribers can save a few bucks on Silksong.Darryn Bonthuys (GameSpot)
Stripe Launches L1 Blockchain: Tempo
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A neutral, permissionless blockchain optimized for payment processing, enabling efficient transactions with predictable low fees and stablecoin interoperability.Tempo
Browser Company (makers of Arc browser) Acquired By Atlassian for $610M
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Or why The Browser Company is being acquired to bring Dia to the masses.The Browser Company (Keeping Tabs by The Browser Company)
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New TGS 2025 Square Enix Games Include Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest
Square Enix shared its official Tokyo Game Show 2025 plans going over the titles that will be present at its TGS 2025 booth between September 25-28, 2025, and we will see some JRPG representation. The official site listed eight games that will be there, both in English and Japanese. There will also be some special stage events and broadcasts shared ...
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Some of the new and old Square Enix games that will be at TGS 2025 include JRPG Adventures of Elliot and FFVII Remake.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $4,310 with this reflecting a modest pullback from recent highs. Strong institutional inflows, ETF demand, and a rapidlyHarsh Panghal (CoinCodeCap)
UNI price recovery and LINK’s supply drop grab headlines, but BlockDAG’s $396M presale and Buyer Battles offer investors urgent reasons to act today.PR Desk (Blockonomi)
The search for the best crypto to buy now has intensified as the market continues to show renewed strength.PR PR (Blockonomi)
With confirmation from ETF flows, Arkham data shows that BlackRock sold $151M ETH and purchased 290M BTC. ETH and BTC prices declined..Paul (CoinGape)
Hollow Knight: Silksong Causes Server Chaos on Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo
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A little game by the name of Hollow Knight: Silksong just released, and it has thrown platforms into chaos.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
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The Best Deals Today: 007 First Light Preorders, LEGO WALL-E & EVE, and More
As of Sept. 4, you can preorder 007 First Light on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Plus, score deals on LEGO WALL-E & EVE ($69.96), a EUKI Air Duster ($39.99), and a RUNBOX RFID Wallet ($8.98).
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As of Sept. 4, you can preorder 007 First Light on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Plus, score deals on LEGO WALL-E & EVE ($69.96), a EUKI Air Duster ($39.99), and a RUNBOX RFID Wallet ($8.98).Christian Wait (IGN)
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities said that at least 21,000 children in Gaza suffer from disabilities.SabaNet - Yemen News Agency
Thunk: Build Rust program to support Windows XP, Vista and more
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The Cache interface provides a persistent storage mechanism for Request / Response object pairs that are cached in long lived memory.developer.mozilla.org
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Nintendo Download: 4th September (North America)
Cronos! NBA! Daemon X Machina!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region - it's not just Silksong and the usual slop, you know! As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!Switch 1 & 2 eShop - HighlightsHollow Knight: ...
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Trump’s escalatory signals in Ukraine, the Indo-US split that he induced, and the attendant alleviation of the Sino-Indo security dilemma freed Russia up to clinch the long-negotiated Power of Siberia 2 deal.Andrew Korybko (Andrew Korybko's Newsletter)
Google deletes net-zero pledge from sustainability website
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Five years ago, Google’s climate action ambitions were the gold standard for Big Tech. Then, with power demand spikes from AI data centres, in July it scrubbed its sustainability website of its 2030 net zero pledge.Canada's National Observer
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Hollow Knight: Silksong launch hammers Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo stores
Many players have been left unable to purchase the highly-anticipated game, which finally launched on Thursday
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There was a strange shimmer of hope in the air this past weekend. The weather in the Northeast was perfect: sunny, warm enough, big blue skies. The sun dawdled along the fading of summer.defector.com
Social media should have killed them. Instead, they’re popular again.Jordan Michelman (The Atlantic)
Robert Malone claims to have invented mRNA technology. Why is he trying so hard to undermine its use?Tom Bartlett (The Atlantic)
30M ADA offloaded but key support is holding well – Cardano price prediction suggests a bounce to $2 if positive momentum gains traction.Alejandro Arrieche (Cryptonews)
Japan regulator proposes crypto rule overhaul to move crypto under securities law, citing the need for stronger investor protections.Hassan Shittu (Cryptonews)
Reform UK receives smattering of big donations
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Nigel Farage’s party struggles to capitalise on surge in public supportMari Novik (Financial Times)
Macron says Trump to outline Ukraine security guarantees in days
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26 countries at Paris summit of ‘coalition of the willing’ committed to potential contributions after a ceasefireLeila Abboud (Financial Times)
SpaceX Dragon gives International Space Station a kick up the orbit
But what goes up will also have to come down SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has successfully reboosted the International Space Station (ISS), raising the perigee of its orbit by approximately one mile and further eroding the complex's reliance on Russian rocketry.…
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: But what goes up will also have to come downRichard Speed (The Register)
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The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits expansion pack revealed, promising an old-school vacation with new woodland and beachside destinations
Apart from balance patches, The Sims 4 developers have been a little quiet recently. The team has certainly been cooking, though, because we just had our first look at the game’s next big moment. Read more
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It hasn't been that long since the release of the most recent The Sims 4 expansion, but the next one is already on the horizon.Sherif Saed (VG247)
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday sided with Harvard University in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, ruling that the federal government illegally froze billions of dollars in research funds.www.china.org.cn
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Details Scrolls and Sigils Combat Features
Square Enix has shared new details on the combat system of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. The remake introduces scrolls, collectible items that allow specific characters to learn entirely new techniques. For example, the Hero of DQ I can wield Sizz and Zap-type spells in addition to his sword skills, while the Prince [...]
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Square Enix has shared new details on the combat system of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.Orpheus Joshua (Noisy Pixel)
Nasdaq has stepped up its oversight over companies that are issuing shares to buy crypto assets for their treasury and boost stock prices.Coingape Staff (CoinGape)
Solana is set to host the first Nasdaq-listed shares directly on-chain – Solana price prediction now eyes $1,000 with growing TradFi exposure.Harvey Hunter (Cryptonews)
Shiba Inu just unlocked cross-chain lending with Chainlink – Shiba Inu price prediction now teases a massive supply shock ahead.Alejandro Arrieche (Cryptonews)
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Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake Makes Questing Easier With New Scrolls And Sigils
Ahead of its launch in October, Square Enix has revealed more details on Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake, focusing on how combat has been enhanced and new items that players can take advantage of. Just like the original JRPGs, players will once again encounter monsters as they explore an overworld and several dungeons, with combat revolving around ...
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Bitcoin stays weak at the Wall Street open as stocks and gold leave crypto behind.William Suberg (Cointelegraph)
Explore how public companies bitcoin holdings exceed 1 million BTC, showcasing their significant role in the cryptocurrency market.Jamie Redman (Bitcoin News)
Hedera’s token tumbled from $0.22 to $0.21 as selling pressure, profit-taking and broader market weakness drove traders out of risk assets.CD Analytics (CoinDesk)
BTC is on the brink of losing a key level that could see prices plunge to $93,000 before a stronger last quarter, Bitfinex analysts cautioned.Krisztian Sandor (CoinDesk)
The Polkadot token tumbled amid increased selling pressure as support levels failed.CD Analytics (CoinDesk)
The bitcoin miner, 80% owned by Hut 8 and 20% by Trump family members, saw its stock slide below its $6.90 IPO price just one day after listing on Nasdaq.Helene Braun (CoinDesk)
Token faces critical support test amid massive liquidations and weakening institutional demand across major exchanges.CD Analytics (CoinDesk)
With regulatory approval in hand, the crypto prediction market is moving beyond politics to challenge in America’s $100 billion betting industry.Oliver Knight (CoinDesk)
Seiscan adapts Etherscan's widely used interface to Sei's EVM-compatible network, offering familiar features to users.Francisco Rodrigues (CoinDesk)
Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department's Use of Flock Safety
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Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.Chad Marlow (American Civil Liberties Union)
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The Switch eShop And Steam Are Buckling Under The Weight Of Silksong
Single file!Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now on Switch and Switch 2. And you'll know this because you're either playing it right now, or you're simply trying to navigate an eShop that's positively buckling under the weight of such a monumental launch. Word has it that other digital storefronts like Steam are also having a real hard time keeping up with ...
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A short video showing Special forces of the Korean People's Army in action during operations to defend Kursk in Russia (note Russia not Ukraine ) from the US...YouTube
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"Bury this game and experience forever? That should be a crime" How a group of modders revived Ubisoft's cult driving game, The Crew
Back in 2023, Ubisoft announced it would shut down The Crew's servers on 31st March, 2024, which would make the game unplayable due to its always online requirements - even those with physical copies of the game were to be locked out. Needless to say, many were unhappy with Ubisoft's decision. ...
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Eurogamer chats with the team behind the fan revival project, The Crew Unlimited.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows how the global stablecoin market is expanding but remains fragmented.Rachel Wolfson (Cryptonews)
Crypto adoption is surging across multiple chains, but while established names like Solana and Cardano push technical boundaries, one presale token has captured market imagination in a very different way.Michelle DG (Blockonomi)
Husky Inu (HINU) is gearing up for the next price of its pre-launch phase. The next price increase will take the value of the HINU token from $0.00020271 to $0.00020330.Amara Khatri (Crypto Daily)
Atlassian is acquiring the Browser Company
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OpenAI and Perplexity both reportedly looked at acquiring the startup.Jordan Novet (CNBC)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong File Sizes For PlayStation, Xbox, Switch & PC Revealed
Hollow Knight: Silksong is out, and we finally know the full extent of the game's file sizes on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC.
The post Hollow Knight: Silksong File Sizes For PlayStation, Xbox, Switch & PC Revealed appeared first on Insider Gaming.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Causes Server Chaos on Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo
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A little game by the name of Hollow Knight: Silksong just released, and it has thrown platforms into chaos.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong release briefly takes Steam, Nintendo eShop down
Silksong crashed Steam, with Valve's Steam store going down on Sept. 4 with the release of the Hollow Knight sequel. Steam server status E502 L3
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Silksong crashed Steam, with Valve's Steam store going down on Sept. 4 with the release of the Hollow Knight sequel. Steam server status E502 L3.Michael McWhertor (Polygon.com)
#EFF Statement on #ICE Use of #Paragon Solutions #Malware
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This statement can be attributed to EFF Senior Staff Technologist Cooper QuintinIt was recently reported by Jack Poulson on Substack that ICE has reactivated its 2 million dollar contract with Paragon Solutions, a cyber-mercenary and spyware manufact…Electronic Frontier Foundation
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – "The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has agreed that a new cooperation framework is needed," according to the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.Mehr News Agency
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ticker: ETCO), an actively managed fund looking to generate current income while maintaining exposure to Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.Tanzeel Akhtar (Cryptonews)
Polars Cloud and Distributed Polars now available
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How to build vector tiles from scratch
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Surpasses 3 Million Players
Ubisoft has announced that its metroidvania game, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, has achieved well over three million players. Two million players were achieved back in April 2025. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is similar to the older Prince of Persia titles. It features the new protagonist, Sargon, and has 2.5D action, combat, puzzle solving, and platforming. ...
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Ubisoft has announced that its metroidvania game, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, has achieved well over three million players.Orpheus Joshua (Noisy Pixel)
The Hand-Drawn Hits That Hollywood Isn't Making
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U.S. federal judge sides with Harvard in lawsuit over Trump administration funding freeze-english.news.cn
Ethereum faces supply shortage as 833,141 ETH sit trapped in 14-day validator queue while Fundstrat analysts predict $9,000 ETH.Anas Hassan (Cryptonews)
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Calling your boss a dickhead is not a sackable offence, UK tribunal rules
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Woman who was immediately sacked when she insulted her manager during a row wins unfair dismissal caseJamie Grierson (The Guardian)
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007: First Light Has Some Of The Biggest Levels That Hitman Dev Has Ever Built
Hitman developer IO Interactive is a master at level design, and for 007: First Light, the studio says the game will feature some of its "largest" levels to date. This week's dedicated State of Play showed off some of that interactive level design, as viewers watched IO's Bond work his way through a Slovakian hotel that was reminiscent of Hitman's ...
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IO Interactive's James Bond game is aiming to be bigger than Hitman, in more ways than one.Darryn Bonthuys (GameSpot)
If Trump thinks his comments on Israel's loss of 'control over Congress' will be a wake-up call for Netanyahu, he's mistaken. The prime minister is unfazed by Israel losing the PR battle, and the reason, ironically, is the president himselfAmir Tibon (Haaretz)
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007 First Light's Framerate Is Already Raising Some Red Flags
"How much motion blur would you like? Yes."
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The upcoming nonfarm payrolls report is expected to show an increase of 110,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%.Omkar Godbole (CoinDesk)
Ethena, Pendle, and Aave form a powerful DeFi yield engine. This article explores how they work together and how Hyperliquid could expand this system.Elisabeth Phizackerley (CoinDesk)
The securities regulator routinely posts an outline of its rulemaking agenda, and this latest one shows crypto's "new day" at the agency.Jesse Hamilton (CoinDesk)
With more than 630,000 coins, Michael Saylor's Strategy leads the pack as that milestone is hit.James Van Straten (CoinDesk)
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EA Sports Walks Away From Developing College Basketball
EA Sports has walked away from developing its own College Basketball video game. First reported by Matt Brown of Extra Points, EA’s decision to no longer move forward with a college basketball game comes from schools deciding to move forward with 2K’s competing proposal. Brown obtained a memo from EA Sports Vice President of Commercial […] The post EA Sports Walks ...
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EA Sports has walked away from developing a new college basketball game according to a leaked memo to schools and conferences.Mike Straw (Insider Gaming)
Electromechanical Reshaping Offers Safer Eye Surgery
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A new technique can reshape your vision without lasers. Learn how electricity might change future eye surgeries.Meghie Rodrigues (IEEE Spectrum)
