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Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Google has a convoluted fix for the latest Pixel storage bug.

Months after a storage bug caused problems for Pixel users with multiple profiles upgrading to Android 14, Google now says a similar issue seen with the January 2024 Google Play system update is “more prevalent in devices with multiple user accounts and/or workprofiles.”

As Mishaal Rahman points out, the team says it’s working on a fix, but affected users can get relief now by connecting to a computer with the ADB debugging tool and following the steps outlined in this post.

Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon deal with Samsung will continue, and Apple’s licensing arrangement now runs through 2027.

Qualcomm’s Q1 2024 earnings presentation has wrapped up, with revenue of $9.9 billion and net income of $2.77 billion that’s up compared to last year.

But more notably, analyst Ben Bajarin points out that execs revealed Apple extended the licensing deal they signed in 2019 for an additional two years. It now runs through 2027, aligning with reports that Apple’s own 5G modem tech isn’t ready, while Samsung has added “several years” to a multiyear deal for Snapdragon chips in Galaxy phones.

Slide from Qualcomm presentation announced it has extended a Snapdragon platform agreement with Samsung.
Qualcomm Q1 2024 earnings presentation slide
Image: Qualcomm
Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and NetflixHulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and Netflix
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo just hit Nintendo Switch.

Guess I know what my kids and I are playing tonight! Looks just our speed.

(They sure as heck aren’t playing Sony’s stealth-dropped free Silent Hill.)

Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
PHYSINT is the working title of Hideo Kojima’s new not-a-Metal-Gear game.

In case you missed the tease at the end of Sony’s State of Play, Kojima revealed he’s got a “next-generation action espionage” game in development — and then the entire livestream ended by zooming out to show the “PHYSINT” logo you see below. We checked, and it’s not trademarked, despite the TM sign you see. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long to find out what it means.

Adi Robertson
Adi Robertson
The dominoes are falling: Snap, X, and Microsoft all support KOSA.

Mashable’s Matt Binder pulls out a good note from today’s child safety hearing: X CEO Linda Yaccarino says she supports the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill that poses serious risks to online speech. Microsoft’s Brad Smith also came out in favor of KOSA yesterday, and Snap endorsed it prior to the hearing.

Meta, Discord, and TikTok’s CEOs continued to hold off — saying they applauded KOSA’s goals but stopping short of supporting the bill.

Elon Musk’s X comes out in favor of pro-censorship law

[Mashable]

All the news from Congress’ Big Tech child safety hearingAll the news from Congress’ Big Tech child safety hearing
TikTok’s CEO can’t catch a break from xenophobia in CongressTikTok’s CEO can’t catch a break from xenophobia in Congress
Spotify’s exclusivity era nears its endSpotify’s exclusivity era nears its end
Konami just stealth launched a Silent Hill gameKonami just stealth launched a Silent Hill game
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Tesla is getting sued in California for its hazardous waste handling.

Over two dozen California counties accuse the EV-maker of improperly labeling and disposing of hazardous waste in landfills that don’t process that type of material, according to a report from Reuters.

The hazardous materials in question include used batteries, antifreeze, paint materials, brake fluids, and more. As noted by Reuters, a violation of California’s hazardous waste management policies could result in penalties of up to $70,000 per day.

Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste

[Reuters]

Death Stranding 2’s new trailer is delightfully disturbingDeath Stranding 2’s new trailer is delightfully disturbing
Apple’s Vision Pro battery pack is hiding the final boss of Lightning cablesApple’s Vision Pro battery pack is hiding the final boss of Lightning cables
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
The FCC is proposing a ban on robocalls using AI-generated voices.

If approved, it would make robocalls that use voice cloning technology illegal. The FCC would also provide tools to state attorneys general “to go after bad actors behind these nefarious robocalls.”

Last week, a robocall that appeared to use AI to fake President Joe Biden’s voice made the rounds in New Hampshire — and it told people not to vote in the state’s presidential primary.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Charles Pulliam-Moore
28 Years Later has found a home at Sony, and an executive producer in Cillian Murphy.

Were it not for Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, Cillian Murphy might not have ended up becoming the odds-on favorite to win Best Actor for his Oppenheimer turn at this year’s Oscars.

And in a lovely bit of Hollywood symmetry, the Murphy has signed on to executive produce (and possibly star in) Boyle’s forthcoming 28 Years Later, which is set to be distributed by Sony.

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