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AppWizard

February 21, 2025

RiverDogs release 2025 Promo Schedule, headlined by Drone Light Show, A Minecraft Movie Night

The RiverDogs will begin their 2025 season on April 4th with a 66-game home slate, featuring various promotional events. Highlights include: - Opening Weekend (April 4-6) with giveaways such as a magnet schedule, limited-edition replica jerseys, and a "comeback" yo-yo for children. - Fight Night (April 19) with a Pillow Fight Night and a live boxing match. - Golf Night (May 10) with golf-themed games and a giveaway. - Minecraft Movie Night (May 11) with themed activities for Mother's Day. - TP/Mischief Night (May 31) encouraging playful toilet papering. - Charlie’s Not-So-Spooky Halloween (June 1) for kids' trick-or-treating. - Dino Night (June 14) featuring life-sized dinosaurs. - Carolina Day (June 28) with a drone light show. - Star Wars Night (June 29) with themed activities. - Margaritaville Night (July 12) honoring Jimmy Buffett. - A Knight at The Joe (August 2) with medieval-themed activities. Weekly promotions include: - Dog Day Tuesday - Wild Card Wednesday - Thirsty Thursday - Boeing Red Shirt Friday with post-game fireworks - Saturday Show at The Joe - MUSC Health Family Sunday with family-friendly activities.

Winsage

February 21, 2025

Microsoft trims File Explorer’s Recent, Favorites, and Recommended content in Europe

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 24H2 Preview Build 26120.3281 in the Dev and Beta channels. This update removes several features from File Explorer, including the Recent, Favorites, and Recommended content sections, as well as the Details Pane, to comply with the EU's GDPR. The change primarily affects Entra ID users in the European Economic Area. The update also addresses the Location API, previously used by Cortana, which is now deemed unnecessary following Cortana's discontinuation. Microsoft has not clarified whether location data will still be stored online. These updates are currently in Preview and may not be included in the final version. Past updates have caused issues, such as disrupting sound output and making File Explorer unusable.

Winsage

February 21, 2025

New Windows 11 preview build improves privacy for European users

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, 26120.3281 (KB5052086), introduces several privacy-focused changes. The Location History API has been removed, meaning Windows will no longer retain location data locally. Additionally, the update removes "account-based content" from File Explorer sections for users of Entra ID, aligning with GDPR regulations and affecting only customers in the European Union. Other features include improved OneDrive document resumption between devices and updates to the Recall feature, which will delete existing Recall snapshots.

BetaBeacon

February 21, 2025

A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now

The Epic Games Store is offering free games on mobile, with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic II available until March 20. Epic Games Store has been adding new games each month and plans to move to a weekly schedule later this year. Epic Games has been expanding its cross-platform accounts and is trying to attract users with free games on mobile.

AppWizard

February 10, 2025

TikTok wants Android users to sideload its app

TikTok is allowing Android users to sideload its app directly from TikTok.com/download as a response to ongoing uncertainty regarding its operations in the U.S. The app is available as an Android Package Kit (APK) file, enabling users to bypass traditional app store restrictions. This sideloading option is a temporary measure to maintain TikTok's presence in the U.S. market, while iPhone users outside the European Union do not have a similar option.

AppWizard

February 10, 2025

2K has fired 31st Union boss Michael Condrey

2K Games has parted ways with Michael Condrey, the president of studio 31st Union, effective February 3rd, due to concerns about player engagement with the upcoming online multiplayer title, Project Ethos. Despite his departure, 2K Games remains committed to Project Ethos and the 31st Union team, with Condrey expected to stay involved in an advisory role. 31st Union was founded by Condrey in February 2019, and he previously co-founded Sledgehammer Games, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

App drivers plan to ‘log off’ in pay and conditions campaign

The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has announced a strike involving drivers from Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee on February 14, from 4 PM to 10 PM, across major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, and Brighton. The strike aims to address low pay and precarious working conditions, advocating for improved pay structures, job security, and safety measures like rider ID verification and complaint tracking systems. Drivers reportedly work between 70 and 80 hours a week to make ends meet. Nader Awaad, chairman of the IWGB, emphasized the need for fair compensation and criticized the industry's profits at the expense of drivers. Addison Lee expressed confidence that the strike would not disrupt services, while Uber defended its practices, stating that drivers earn at least the national living wage and receive holiday pay and pension benefits.

TrendTechie

February 5, 2025

Французские ученые нашли способ слежки за пользователями торрент-трекеров

Researchers from the French National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control tracked user activities on torrent trackers for 103 days, collecting 148 million IP addresses and identifying 2 billion copies of files, many of which were unlicensed. They observed the distribution of 500,000 to 750,000 files at any moment and identified 1.4 million unique .torrent files, noting that a small number of individuals shared the majority of these files. The UK has enacted legislation requiring internet service providers to disconnect users accused of downloading pirated content, while the Supreme Court of Ireland upheld the legality of disconnecting users accused of music piracy. In 2008, Europeans downloaded €10 billion worth of copyrighted materials without charge, resulting in 185,000 job losses in the creative sectors. The European Parliament is reviewing statistics related to digital piracy, and several EU countries are drafting anti-piracy legislation. UNESCO announced the launch of the "Global Anti-Piracy Observatory" on World Book and Copyright Day.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo-Backed UFL, Rival To FIFA Games, Plans To Release PC Version This Summer

Cristiano Ronaldo-backed UFL is set to expand with a PC edition launching this summer and a mobile version next year. Since its December launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, UFL has gained over 3 million downloads. The studio has partnered with FIFPro to feature popular players, despite lacking rights to many official team kits. The anticipated PC version is expected between May and August, with an alpha test planned for February or March. UFL operates on a free-to-play model with paid downloadable content, aiming for frequent updates and a live-service approach. Currently, UFL holds a user score of 3.4 out of 10 on Metacritic, while EA's "FC 25" has a lower score of 2.6. EA maintains a strong player base with 18 million to 20 million users in its Ultimate Team mode.

TrendTechie

December 18, 2024

На торренты слили один из лучших фильмов 2024 года с российскими актерами

The film "Anora" has premiered on Prime Video and Apple TV+, becoming one of the most acclaimed films of 2024, featuring Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelshtein, and Yura Borisov. The plot centers on a young stripper from Brooklyn who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, prompting the boy's parents to travel from Moscow to New York to stop the marriage. Yura Borisov is the first Russian actor nominated for the "Best Supporting Actor" category at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. The film has also positively impacted Eidelshtein's career, with potential for a leading role in the second season of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."