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Android’s sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer move yet

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I’m a huge fan of open source, and that’s one of the reasons I’m drawn to Android. However, new requirements surrounding sideloaded apps, which will start rolling out in October 2025, may be the most anti-consumer move yet by Google. Mandatory enforcement of the requirement will begin in September 2026 (starting with specific countries), marking a turning point where the freedom to install any app comes with conditions set by Google. I’ve used apps like NewPipe (a media/YouTube client) and Blokada (an ad blocker) for years now. However, these apps aren’t available on the Google Play Store, so I have…

WATCH: Trump meets with Egypt’s el-Sisi ahead of summit on Gaza ceasefire

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SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived in Egypt on Monday for a global summit on Gaza’s future as he tries to advance peace in the Middle East after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas. The whirlwind trip, which included a speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem earlier in the day, comes at a fragile moment of hope for ending two years of war between Israel and Hamas. “Everybody said it’s not possible to do. And it’s going to happen. And it is happening before your very eyes,” Trump said alongside Egyptian President Abdel…

This series about the great US film-maker is a must-watch

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Scorsese's father kept his nose clean, but often had to intervene to save his brother, the film-maker's uncle, Joe "The Bug" Scorsese, the other inspiration for Johnny Boy. I thought I knew Scorsese's story well, but I had never heard about Joe the Bug. Along the way, Scorsese adds surprising details about how his boyhood still affects his art. His asthma kept him indoors, looking out from an upper floor window onto the street. "That's why I like high-angle shots," he says.The documentary offers a reminder that his career has had more ups and downs than most people might think,…

See It Here First at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

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Get ready for one of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s most electrifying moments — literally. Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is rolling one of her company’s brand-new electric trucks onto the Disrupt Stage before anyone else in the world sees it on the road. Be in the room for this live EV unveiling on the main stage. Save up to $624 this week when you register before October 17. Bringing a team? Save an additional 15–30% on group passes. How Slate is reinventing the commercial EV market — live on stage Barman will give attendees an insider’s look at how Slate…

Millie Bright: England defender retires from international football

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England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.The 32-year-old, who was part of England's European Championship-winning team in 2022, made her senior debut in September 2016 and went on to win 88 caps."I've been weighing this up for a long time," Bright said on Monday's 'Rest is Football: Daly Brightness' podcast."It's one of those decisions no-one can make for you. It's a feeling and I'm at peace with it."Bright missed out as England defended their Euros title in Switzerland in July after ruling herself out of the tournament because she would be unable to "give 100% mentally…

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

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Stock futures are soaring this morning after President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on trade negotiations with China; gold futures are at fresh highs as investors continue to seek out the safe-haven asset amid market volatility; JPMorgan Chase (JPM) said it will invest $10 billion in critical U.S. industries; and mining stocks USA Rare Earth (USAR) and MP Materials (MP) surged after Trump’s remarks on trade with China. Here's what you need to know today. 1. Stock Futures Rebound as Trump Reassures on Trade with China Stock futures are surging after President Donald Trump said "it will all…

Software update bricks some Jeep 4xe hybrids over the weekend

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Owners of some Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrids have been left stranded after installing an over-the-air software update this weekend. The automaker pushed out a telematics update for the Uconnect infotainment system that evidently wasn't ready, resulting in cars losing power while driving and then becoming stranded. Stranded Jeep owners have been detailing their experiences in forum and Reddit posts, as well as on YouTube. The buggy update doesn't appear to brick the car immediately. Instead, the failure appears to occur while driving—a far more serious problem. For some, this happened close to home and at low speed, but others claim…

WATCH: Trump celebrates hostage release, calls for Netanyahu pardon in speech to Israeli parliament

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JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes with Hezbollah and Iran. LIVE UPDATES: Hamas frees living hostages, Israel releases prisoners as Trump visits Middle East Although the U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, Trump is determined to seize an opportunity to chase an elusive regional harmony. “Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change,” he declared to the…

Como: Italian club say overseas game v AC Milan an essential ‘sacrifice’ for Serie A ‘survival’

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Italian club Como say "sacrifice is essential" to ensure the "survival" of Serie A amid the financial dominance of the Premier League as they press ahead with plans to play AC Milan in Perth, Australia.This month Uefa "reluctantly" approved next February's fixture between the sides taking place outside Italy because there is no legal framework to stop it.Spanish La Liga clubs Villarreal and Barcelona are also set to face each other in Miami in December having received permission from European football's governing body.A lengthy statement from Como, external made the case for the fixture being moved to Australia and noted…

Taylor Swift announces behind-the-scenes Eras tour docuseries, plus new concert film | Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift has announced a docuseries that will follow the creation of her history-making Eras tour.Disney+ will air the six-episode series The End of an Era from 12 December onwards, with the first two episodes launching on that date. Two episodes will air each week in the following two weeks. There will also be a separate film of the final concert of the Eras tour at Vancouver’s BC Place, entitled The Eras Tour | The Final Show, airing from 12 December.“It was the End of an Era and we knew it,” Swift wrote on Instagram, announcing the projects. “We wanted…