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Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of July 14th

Whatcha been playing?...

If buying it isn't owning it... (lemmy.world)

Researcher finds a way to invisibly reverse Windows updates (web.archive.org)

Alternate archive: archive.is/3olbW...

Project 2025 is an unmitigated polling disaster for Trump and Republicans (www.rollingstone.com)

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China Rejects $1 Trillion Housing Rescue Plan Pitched by IMF (www.bloomberg.com)

Missouri bans sale of Delta-8 THC and other unregulated CBD intoxicants (apnews.com)

Missouri is banning the sale of drinks, candy and other foods made with hemp-derived intoxicating substances, Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced in an an executive order issued Thursday....

What is the secret to making LED light bulbs last as long as the package says?

These bulbs are not economical at all because I have to constantly replace them. Saving on electricity does not justify these expensive bulbs burning out in less than a year. The only two that have lasted are in my range hood for light above my stove. Those experience extreme heat and yet they are fine. I have had to replace 2...

What do ya'll think of camming (filming newly released films)?

Like Paris Hilton, I was sent to Brat Camp — it was horrifying (www.thetimes.com)

Top Republicans call Kamala Harris a ‘dangerous liberal’ as attacks ramp up (www.theguardian.com)

Republicans took to the airwaves Sunday to criticize a surging Kamala Harris, calling the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a “dangerous liberal” as US conservatives’ lines of attack on the vice-president began to solidify....

‘This Is the Worst Police-Shooting Video Ever’ - The officer who killed Sonya Massey didn’t see what I see. (www.theatlantic.com)

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Courts close the loophole letting the feds search your phone at the border (reason.com)

Coming from a district court, I think this ruling could be appealed, but it’s welcome news nevertheless.

Two billionaire Harris donors hope she will fire FTC Chair Lina Khan (www.reuters.com)

Billionaire Democratic donors Barry Diller and Reid Hoffman said in interviews this week they hope Kamala Harris will replace Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan if she becomes U.S. president, openly rejecting a pillar of President Joe Biden’s antitrust policy....

What to do with an Android spare smartphone (no sim card)?

Turns out Australia is removing 3G support nationwide and that means I have to upgrade. I’ve had my phone for at least 4 years but it runs well, I wasn’t planning on upgrading for at least another year....

Israel flagbearer at Paris Olympics ‘signs bombs’ targeting civilians in Gaza (www.middleeastmonitor.com)

Israel’s male flagbearer at Friday’s opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is believed to have signed bombs prior to them being fired against the Palestinians in Gaza, Anadolu has reported. Peter Paltchik, 32, used social media to show him writing “From me to you with pleasure” on munitions destined for Gaza....

Could Microsoft destroy Linux gaming by using the windows store

So as we know Windows Platform Apps and WinUI3 apps do not work on Linux, I keep wondering if Microsoft were to launch a new API let’s say direct X 15 but limit it to Windows Store Apps, and provided a way for the apps to be installed from other stores like steam could they in time kill modern Linux gaming.