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PUBG’s developer is suing Apple, Google, and the developer of lucrative PUBG lookalike Free Fire

The Verge

PUBG -maker Krafton filed a big lawsuit Monday : it’s suing the developer of two mobile games that it accuses of copying PUBG: Battlegrounds , the hit PC battle royale shooter, and it’s suing Apple and Google for distributing those games on their app stores. Apple and Google didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.

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Epic fights Apple in court by playing Candy Crush

The Verge

Apple trial, Hitt testified that he didn’t think having to access an app like Candy Crush through a browser instead of the app counted as “friction” for the user — and that it certainly was less friction than “real-world” alternatives, such as leaving a convenience store and then crossing the street to go to another convenience store.

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Fixed Layout vs. Reflowable eBooks: Which to Choose for Your Publication

Kitaboo

Today, we demystify the two formats through a detailed eBook layout comparison , helping publishers choose the right one for their specific needs. The launch of the Apple Book Store has further nudged the discovery and purchase of fixed-layout eBooks across genres. However, both formats come with advantages and disadvantages.

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Waymo and Cruise dominated autonomous testing in California in the first year of the pandemic

The Verge

But companies licensed to operate AVs on public roads in California still logged nearly 2 million miles of testing, with two of the top operators, Waymo and Cruise, comprising the bulk of those miles thanks to what some safety drivers allege was a lax attitude toward safety. a decrease of about 800,000 miles from the previous year.

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Fewer robot cars are driving more miles in California

The Verge

Before we get to the numbers, a quick caveat: the California DMV’s annual “disengagement reports,” which all licensed operators are required to submit, are a bit controversial. Apple, which has been working on its own secretive car project for years, reported driving 13,272, a decrease compared to the 18,805 miles it drove in 2020.

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With the Olympics over, Peacock needs to figure out what’s next

The Verge

That’s really tiny — Netflix has surpassed 200 million subscriptions , by comparison — but it’s a big jump from 42 million sign-ups just a quarter ago, about a third of which the company said were active accounts. A spokesperson declined to specify how many of those active accounts are paid.)

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Lynk & Co will make you rethink outdated ideas of car ownership

The Verge

inch touchscreen display on the center console with support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. inch instrument cluster in front of the driver proved superior to both Google and Apple Maps for navigating Dutch roads. At the moment, Lynk & Co only accepts category B drivers licenses from a list of 30 European countries.

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