Author: Rahul M

Getting clones taken down can be an exhausting process for developers. Small studios have less time, energy and resources to dedicate to this process, and they’re at the whims of the digital distribution platforms these games exist on.Wren Brier, Unpacking’s creative director, says that since the game’s release in 2021, developer Witch Beam has reported over 80 clones. “It feels like whack-a-mole sometimes,” Brier says. These are games that are not just similar in nature, but “blatant copyright infringements” that lift the game’s assets, or even its name. “The majority have been extremely low-effort scams using Unpacking’s name or imagery…

He’s taken a long, slippery road to the big screen — as a matter of fact it’s been years since fans were given their first look at him — but the rebooted version of “The Toxic Avenger” is finally set to hit the big screen. If you need to know more about Toxie’s splatter-happy history, we have a video above that will tell you everything you need to know about his birth, death, and rebirth.  The original movie is all about Melvin Ferd (Mark Torgl), a nerd who is put down and…

Apple is restoring the blood oxygen tracking feature on its smartwatch in the U.S. following a yearslong legal fight. The feature — which was removed at the end of 2023 due to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Masimo and a U.S. Customs injunction — will return for Apple Watch owners who bought models with the feature disabled, the company said Thursday, citing a ruling by U.S. Customs. The restoration comes as part of iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 software updates — and includes a workaround that shows the data on an iPhone rather than the Apple Watch blood oxygen app itself. “Following…

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru police has filed a chargesheet against the wife of former Karnataka director-general of police Om Prakash, 68, in the case related to his murder in Bengaluru on April 20, 2025.The CCB has named Pallavi Prakash, 65, as the sole accused in the brutal murder of her husband at their home in Southeast Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, alleged to have been triggered by a property dispute within the family. While the chargesheet was filed last month, the case was committed for trial recently, and the hearings before a trial commenced on August 2. Story…

After a gruelling Test series against India which ended in 2-2 draw, England will shift their attention to the Ashes Down Under later this year and experienced pacer Chris Woakes has shared a major update on his shoulder injury.  Woakes, who sustained a dislocated shoulder while fielding during the fifth Test against India earlier this month, believes he’s recovering better than he anticipated. Speaking on the sidelines of The Hundred, the England quick made an appearance without an arm sling. “Certainly good news for me. That’s the best way to look at it. Obviously out of the sling and feel…

The tech industry is reeling from President Trump’s surprising new deal with Nvidia. Earlier this week, Trump said he would allow the company to continue selling its H20 chips to China in exchange for a 15 percent share of the revenues.“The H20 is obsolete. You know, it’s one of those things, but it still has a market,” Trump said at a press conference on Monday. “So we negotiated a little deal.”The unusual and legally dubious arrangement is a striking reversal for the Trump administration, which banned all H20 sales to China earlier this year. The president reportedly changed his mind…

In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams are set to join the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the iconic Red Fort on August 15. Notably, this year’s Independence Day celebration will host around 5,000 special guests from diverse fields, including sportspersons, innovators, and community leaders. In order to celebrate the burgeoning growth of an indigenous sport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited 30 of India’s best Kho Kho players, who won the maiden World Cup in January 2025 in New Delhi. The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup,…

Adult day care is an important resource for many families who need support in caring for aging loved ones or adults with disabilities. It offers a safe, supervised environment during the day, allowing caregivers to attend to other responsibilities while their family members receive care, companionship, and engaging activities. However, if you’re considering adult day care for the first time, it’s normal to have questions.  Here are some of the most common questions about adult day care, answered. What is adult day care? Adult day care centers provide daytime supervision and care for older adults or adults with disabilities who…

War or not, the Biden administration was placing a high-stakes bet that the United States could use its leverage to hold China back, and that the losses in terms of foregone US exports to China and collateral damage to bilateral ties would be worth it. On one hand, it was a gamble that relied on ideas established in Washington decades ago. US policymakers had been using tech restrictions to stymie China’s military modernization and punish the country for human rights abuses since the Cold War. More recent advancements in missiles and surveillance technology reinforced that logic. But several people who…

Southern Europe is sweltering under life-threatening heat that has fueled deadly wildfires and forced thousands of people to evacuate this week.Forecasters warned that temperatures in some places would surpass 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday.The dangerous heat is the result of a large high-pressure system drawing in warm, dry air over the Continent, and it could last through at least Monday in some places. Analyses have shown that climate change has increased the likelihood of such extreme heat. And the abnormally high temperatures this summer are contributing to the intensity of the wildfires by making vegetation drier and…