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If League of Legends and Valorant players have the right hardware and elect to opt into "pre-boot security mechanisms and Windows' own native protection features," then, starting today, they can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to one that's "on demand." With "Vanguard Pre-Check," the kernel-level driver won't launch when your system does, according to a blog post from Phillip Koskinas, Riot's head of anti-cheat. Riot is able to introduce this new feature now after working with the Xbox OS Security Team at Microsoft on improvements to the Windows kernel that lock out the kind of driver and memory exploits that cheats … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/games/956137/riot-games-vanguard-pre-check-anti-cheat-on-demand-valorant

UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia, are pushing forward with their unionization drive. On Wednesday, the staff sent a letter to WMF management requesting the organization voluntarily recognize the union. "The WMF has undergone a period of significant change in recent months, escalating workers' concerns over transparency, trust, and the organisation's future direction," a press release from the Communication Workers Union reads. "The workers are longtime contributors and organisers, and are deeply committed to the Wikimedia movement." WMF staff are based around the world, and the UK cont … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/news/956237/wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-staff-unionization-volunteer-editor-strike

Figma has unveiled some new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference that aim to help creatives "push their ideas further" and automate tedious tasks with AI. Part of this is a reimagined canvas that's now optimized for full-stack development, according to Figma, bringing teams, AI agents , tools, and materials "together in one place." Notable callouts include coding layers that let you tweak the code of your projects without leaving the Figma Design canvas, and AI-generated motion graphics effects, which allow you to make animations and transition effects by simply describing them to Figma's chatbot interface. You c … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/tech/955831/figma-code-design-tools-config-2026-announcements

For anyone looking to add some fun tech to their yard, the Birdbuddy Pro with solar panels is $168 at Amazon for Prime Day (usually around $240). This Internet connected birdhouse has a 5-megapixel camera to automatically capture crisp photos and videos of the various visitors to your yard, and can even identify species and repeat customers. With a 115-degree field of view and slow motion support, you’ll spot all kinds of birds in detail without leaving your living room. Birdbuddy Pro (solar) Where to Buy: $299 $168 at Amazon Birdbuddy birdhouses don’t require a subscription for basic functionality, including personal livestream access, with 5MP photo and 1080p video. If you want to share your stream with friends and family, access the AI bird identification features, or save videos at the camera’s full 2K resolution, you’ll have to pay for a Premium plan starting at $69.99 per year. It’s built to last, with a waterproof and UV r...

Hello and welcome to Regulator , the newsletter for Verge subscribers chronicling the misadventures of their favorite tech overlords and Washington swamp creatures. ("Favorite" is, of course, subjective.) Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here , especially if you want the hot scoop on quality Amazon Prime Day deals recommended by the wonderful humans of The Verge's newsroom, and not by a slop algorithm. Some news: The Verge now has a special subscription price of $10 / year for students with a valid email address ! It gets you everything that a regular subscription gets: ad-free podcasts, subscriber Q&As, and much, much more. We're coming to you … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/policy/954970/ai-super-pacs-alex-bores-new-york-12th-district

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As part of the latest evolution of its gaming initiative, Netflix has made a big push into cloud-based games you can play on your TV , much in the same way you'd watch a movie or show on the service. So far, these games have been pretty tame. Things like trivia, party games, and a weirdly dated FIFA . But Netflix's next release goes in a completely different direction: It's an interactive horror experience that's gruesome, terrifying, and quite possibly the future of the company's gaming efforts. The new game is called Unhinged , and it launches on Netflix on June 30th. It's developed by Night School Studio, which is best known for the Strange … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/953933/unhinged-netflix-horror-tv-game