• Epic Games Teases New Fortnite Star Wars Collaboration

    The next Star Wars collab isn't far, far, away.

  • Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

    IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge to reject a request by Fortnite developer Epic Games to hold it in contempt. Apple made the arguments in a filing to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, who presided over Epic's lawsuit in 2020 accusing Apple of violating antitrust law with its tight controls over how consumers download apps and pay for transactions within them. The Apple filing criticized...

  • Judge overseeing US DOJ lawsuit recuses himself, new judge takes over

    US District Judge Michael Farbiarz claims a conflict of interest won't let him oversee the DOJ lawsuit against Apple, so US District Judge Julien Neals is taking over the case. US District Court in New Jersey The U.S. Department Of Justice sued Apple along with 15 states claiming the company monopolizes portions of the smartphone market. The years-long battle has barely begun, yet changes are already happening. According to a report from Reuters, District Judge Michael Farbiarz had to...

  • Apple versus Epic court battle continues, as iPhone maker denies violation

    While the Supreme Court denied appeal requests from both Apple and Epic Games in the App Store case, that didn’t put an end to legal wrangling between the two companies. In January, Epic Games headed back to court to accuse Apple of failing to comply with the original antitrust ruling, and now the Cupertino company has asked a judge to dismiss the complaint more

  • Apple claims Epic is trying to ‘micromanage’ its business operations in a new court filing

    Last month, Epic Games filed a motion asking a California judge to hold Apple in contempt for what it claims are violations of a 2021 injunction relating to the company’s App Store practices. Now, Apple is asking the judge to reject Epic’s request, alleging in a new filing spotted by Reuters that the motion is an attempt to “micromanage Apple’s business operations in a way that would increase Epic’s profitability.” The original injunction by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers required...

  • Kansas cold case investigation into dead, missing Russian immigrants takes new turn

    HOLTON (KSNT) - Law enforcement says it's pursuing new leads in its efforts to get to the bottom of a cold case involving Russian immigrants in northeast Kansas. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says in a press release that multiple law enforcement agencies participated in a search warrant on a Holton home in the 400 []

  • Buckle and Band offers a new take on designer Apple Watch bands for sophisticated owners

    Silicone straps, plastic leather, and Apple's introduction of FineWoven accessories aimed at reducing its carbon footprint have left those looking for a solid luxury Apple Watch band without many options -- until now. Buckle and Band's Apple Watch bands are made to last. Buckle and Band meets that demand with a vast catalog of designer watch bands made from quality materials, such as stainless steel and genuine leather. These Apple Watch bands don't cut corners and are ideal for those...

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    US Air Force Takes Flight Towards Better Mental Health with New Guide

    US Air Force launches mental health guide for airmen and guardians, breaking stigma and boosting access to care. #USAF #MentalHealth #Guide

  • Rescuers Take on Cat with Behavior Issues and Never Give Up, the Cat Turns Out to Be Biggest 'Muffin Maker'

    Rescuers took on a cat with behavior issues and never gave up on him. He turned out to be the biggest "muffin maker." PikameowPuppy Kitty NY CityA cat named Pikameow found himself on the emergency placement list of the city shelter due to his serious behavior issues. Rescuers of Puppy Kitty NY City immediately jumped at the chance to help him.Shortly after arriving, Pikameow nestled in his bed and started kneading on the fabric to self-soothe. When they realized how much soft things calmed him,...

  • Battle lines drawn as US states take on big tech with online child safety bills

    Nine states are hashing out bills to protect minors online. Tech companies are fighting the laws with everything they’ve gotOn 6 April, Maryland became the first state in the US to pass a “Kids Code” bill, which aims to prevent tech companies from collecting predatory data from children and using design features that could cause them harm. Vermont’s legislature held its final hearing before a full vote on its Kids Code bill on 11 April. The measures are the latest in a salvo of proposed policies...

  • New Apple Watch data shows the average person takes 334 days to walk/run a marathon

    I can’t run a marathon (and I don’t plan on trying), but new data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study offers some insight into the training habits of people who do. Published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Friday, the data reveals that more than 1,500 participants of the Apple Heart and Movement Study ran an estimated 2,623 marathons over the course of the study period (November 2019 – January 2024). more

  • Attorney For Justin Whaley Says State Failed To Turn Over Internal Affairs Report; Asks Bond, New Trial

    The attorney for Justin Whaley said the state failed to turn over an Internal Affairs report about a key state witness in the recent vehicular homicide trial of the former EMT. Attorney Lee Davis said Whaley should get a new trial. He will also ask that he be allowed bond at a hearing on Monday before Judge Boyd Patterson.