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Apple appears to be quietly updating some apps, based on curious new update notes that have appeared on the App Store. Over the last week, some app updates have included notes that suggest the update is coming from Apple rather than an app developer. "This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included," reads the description. Some of the apps that have been updated include Candy Crush Soda Saga, Sentry Mobile, Catan Universe, Bluetti, Mortal Kombat, D...

Kalshi can't be stopped in New Jersey. A 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that New Jersey has no authority to regulate Kalshi's prediction market allowing people to bet on the outcome of sports events. That power rests with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the panel ruled 2-1.  The CFTC is headed by President Donald Trump appointee Michael Selig, who vocally and actively supports prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, calling them "exciting products." The Tr...

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Apple partner Foxconn has started trial production on the iPhone Fold, according to Chinese leaker Instant Digital. Trial production comes before mass production, which Apple plans to start in July as long as no issues come up during the earlier testing stage. So far, Apple remains on track to launch the ‌iPhone Fold‌ in 2026, though the latest rumors suggest that it's not going to come out in September. Instead, it could launch sometime after the iPhone 18 Pro, debuting as late as December. App...

We break down the Pokemon Champions release time around the world and whether you can preload ahead of launch

Fantasy Flight's Scoundrel-filled tabletop game just got a big discount.

You ever get so pissed you start pretending you're a rattlesnake?

World's Greatest RPGs' new Traveller 5e Backerkit campaign, adapting the spacefaring RPG to D&D's ruleset, has raised over $400,000.

Apple plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to weigh in on the App Store fee restrictions and contempt of court ruling levied against it in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle. In a filing on April 3 (via TechCrunch), Apple asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off on a plan that would see the U.S. Northern District of California decide on a reasonable commission for Apple to charge developers for purchases made from a link in an app. Apple is concerned that the distr...

Secrets of Strixhaven's new Commander precons are still going for MSRP, but I don't know if that'll hold.

Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Galaxy 1+2 will save you a cool $20 bucks from April 12 to May 9

Here's how to get the Scorchflame armor in Crimson Desert, a set that gives you solid fire resistance and the powerful abyss gear Volcanic Eruption.

First place in the race to world first is still up for grabs.

The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. For a second time, the warring factions are going straight to the top of the judicial system. Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party payment systems. The business has requested a motion to stay on a lower court ruling regarding the fees Apple charges to software developers using those external financial systems rather than the App Store....

RPCS3's latest update makes it much easier to tweak settings while in-game.

2010's Cave of Forgotten Dreams explored the Chauvet Cave drawings. Now history fans can relive it as it was meant to be seen.

Universal once sued Nintendo over Donkey Kong. New documents related to that case show how the owners of King Kong failed to win against Nintendo.

Amazon's King of Meat is shutting down this week, and there's not much wisdom to gain from the live-service flop.

Netflix today launched a new Netflix Playground app designed for kids who are eight and under. Playground offers a selection of games with popular characters from shows like Sesame Street and Peppa Pig, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Playground is included in all Netflix memberships, and it is an expansion of the existing gaming options that Netflix offers. Netflix has had games available since 2021, but now there is a dedicated space for games aimed at children. Netflix Playground is a st...

Greg Capullo has had a storied career in comics, but his days drawing interior artwork may be behind him.

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Three YouTube channels have banded together and filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, as first spotted by MacRumors. According to the lawsuit, the creators behind h3h3 Productions, MrShortGameGolf and Golfholics have accused Apple of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by scraping copyrighted videos on YouTube to train its AI models. While the YouTubers' videos are available to watch on the platform, the lawsuit alleged that Apple illegally circumvented the "controlled streaming...

A new trailer for an animated version of Animal Farm, directed by Lord of the Rings' Andy Serkis, tells a different story from a December trailer.

NASA's Artemis II crew just set a new distance record in miles traveled away from Earth. The team of four astronauts are in the process of circling the Moon, reaching 5,000 miles beyond the natural satellite. That brings the total distance traveled away from our home to over 250,000 miles. Gene Roddenberry would be proud. This broke the previous 1970 record set by Apollo 13's crew by around 4,000 miles. The four astronauts – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch of NASA and Jeremy Hanse...

Liar Game uses its first two episodes to quickly immerse us in a ruthless, unforgiving world.

The Super Mario Galaxy is a big box-office hit, but when will it come to streaming (Netflix and Peacock), and Blu-ray and DVD? Here's what we know.

Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.4.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.4.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released either this week or next week. Last month, Apple launched the Studio Display XDR, and it promised to release a Medical Imaging Calibrator that enables the monitor to display DICOM medical imaging. 9to5Mac today reported that the ...

Lucas Pope, the developer behind Steam hits Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, is worried that AI bots will steal his ideas.

Finding the right app on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier. Google is rolling out a new search function for an app's reviews when navigating its Play Store, as first spotted by Android Authority. The new feature only currently searches for exact matches of at least two words, but it should still help users identify if certain apps and games have specific features or gameplay elements. You can find the search function after hitting the "See all reviews" button on the Play Store, and it ...

George Washingtoad, an obscure character from the Saturday cartoon The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, should star in the next Mario movie.

Netflix just released a free app called Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for kids, aged eight and under. It's available to all Netflix members on any tier, and the company promises it doesn't have ads or in-app purchases. It also works without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Netflix says this makes it the "perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips." Kids do love their screens. The company promises an "ever-growing library of games" for children. The pla...

Apple's beautiful Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain has been temporarily closed for renovations since mid-February, but the location is finally set to reopen next month. The store will resume business on May 26, according to Apple's website. Apple Passeig de Gràcia Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company's flagship retail locations. The store is on one of the most popular avenues in Barcelona, inside a historic former bank building with a...

Co-op zombie survival game State of Decay 3 didn't have a team or prototype when it was revealed, Undead Labs head Philip Holt reveals

The greatest League of Legends player of all time has received yet another accolade, and will see his face on new postage stamps in Korea.

Amazon’s superhero satire goes for the kill in The Boys season 5