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EVO 2020 online tournament canceled after allegations against co-founder

The EVO 2020 online tournament was canceled after developers withdrew their participation due to the sexual abuse allegations against co-founder Joey Cuellar.
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Death threats against The Last of Us Part II voice actor reveal the worst of us

Laura Bailey, the voice actor of Abby in The Last of Us Part II, has bafflingly been receiving abhorrent death threats for what her character did in the game.
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LinkedIn, Reddit discovered copying clipboard’s contents by iOS 14

A new iOS 14 feature revealed that the LinkedIn and Reddit apps were continuously copying clipboard contents, a security issue that was also seen in TikTok.
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Microsoft suspends advertising on Facebook, Instagram

Microsoft is said to have suspended advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. sin May, with the pause expanded globally and extending through August.
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Reddit shuts down The_Donald under new policies against hate speech

Reddit shut down the controversial The_Donald forum, one of about 2,000 subreddits banned under a new content policy that aims to better curb hate speech.
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Starbucks takes stand against hate speech, pauses all social media advertising

Starbucks is pausing advertising on all social media, as the company takes a stand against the hate speech that has become prevalent on the online platforms.
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Xbox exec attempts to explain Perfect Dark, Fable accounts on Twitter

An Xbox executive downplayed Twitter accounts for Perfect Dark and Fable, but fans are hoping that this means new games are in development for the franchises.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite with $900 price tag reportedly in the works

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy Fold Lite with a price tag that may go as low as $900, but the device is said to have been pushed back to 2021.
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iPhone 12 purchases reportedly won’t include power adapter

Apple will reportedly not include a power adapter in the iPhone 12 box. The EarPods are also rumored to no longer be included, to keep production costs low.
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Facebook starts rolling out Dark Mode feature to iOS devices

Facebook has started rolling out the highly requested Dark Mode to the social network's iOS app. However, it is currently only available for a handful of users.

Turn 10 Studios bans Confederate flag in Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon games

Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios has banned the Confederate flag and other notorious iconography when customizing cars in Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon games.
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Dr Disrespect breaks silence, claims no explanation from Twitch for ban

Dr Disrespect, one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, has apparently been banned from the live streaming platform, but has not been notified.
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Twitter will refine fact-checking labels on tweets linking COVID-19 to 5G

Twitter will fix the fact-checking labels that are applied to tweets that link 5G technology to COVID-19, as they are appearing more often than they should.
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Metal Slug mobile game in the works from Pokémon Unite developer

The next entry in the Metal Slug series, currently known as Metal Slug Code: J, is in the works, in a partnership between SNK and Tencent Games' TiMi Studios.
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Locked Twitter account sparks hope for new Prince of Persia game

A Prince of Persia account on Twitter may turn out to be an official one created by Ubisoft, adding to rumors that a new entry in the series is on the way.
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Facebook will label controversial content, ban hate speech in ads after boycott

Mark Zuckerberg said that there are several changes coming to Facebook ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections, including banning hate speech in paid advertisments.
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iOS 14 reveals TikTok still accessing copied text on iPhone’s clipboard

A new iOS 14 security feature revealed that TikTok, which pledged in March that it will stop accessing the iPhone's clipboard, was continuing the practice.
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Amazon buys autonomous vehicle startup Zoox for more than $1 billion

Amazon has agreed to acquire Zoox, a startup working on self-driving vehicle, ride-hailing service technology, in a deal reportedly worth more than $1 billion.
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iOS 14 will add widgets to iPhone home screen

At WWDC 2020's keynote, Apple's senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federeghi revealed iOS 14 features that organize the iPhone's home screen.
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Upcoming Batman, Suicide Squad games possibly leaked by domain registrations

The next Batman game may be titled Gotham Knights, and a Suicide Squad game may be on the way, according to website domain registrations filed earlier in June.
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Spotify apparently exploring addition of music videos to Now Playing screen

Spotify may soon integrate music videos to its streaming service, as a new Video tab in the app's Now Playing screen was spotted by tech blogger Jane Wong.
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Nintendo starts helping Pokémon Sword and Shield players who buy wrong DLC

Nintendo of America has started offering customer support for Pokémon Sword and Shield players who purchase the wrong version of the game's Expansion Pass.
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Game-changing sidegrade for Apex Legends’ Lifeline confirmed by Respawn

Respawn Entertainment that a significant change is coming to Apex Legends' Lifeline, which will give players a new reason to pick her over other characters.
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Tesla will push back Battery Day event again, says Elon Musk

Tesla's Battery Day, where the electric car manufacturer is expected to unveil a new low-cost, long-life battery, will be delayed again, according to Elon Musk.
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Samsung Blu-ray players suddenly malfunctioning for unknown reason

Samsung Blu-ray players suddenly started malfunctioning recently for unknown reasons, with most reports claiming that the devices are stuck in endless reboots.
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Respawn overcoming challenges, making changes to Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch

Apex Legends game director Chad Grenier said that the Nintendo Switch version of the battle royale shooter is looking really good and running very well.
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Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition goes free to download for limited time

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition, developed by NetherRealm Studios, will be free to download for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC until June 25.
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Apple reportedly targeting 2021 unveiling, 2022 launch for AR/VR headset

Apple is reportedly aiming to unveil its long-rumored AR/VR headset in 2021 and release the device in 2022, followed by AR glasses by 2023 at the earliest.
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Alleged iPhone 12 molds and CAD drawings surface online, revealing flat edges

Molds and CAD drawings allegedly of the upcoming iPhone 12 and its variants reveal flat edges, similar to the design for the iPhone 4 and the 2020 iPad Pro.
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Resident Evil 8 no longer a cross-gen game due to graphics overhaul, leaker says

Resident Evil 8: Village was supposed to be a cross-gen game, but Capcom has decided to focus on its development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Tesla upgrades California-made Model 3 with a wireless charging pad, USB-C ports

Tesla Model 3 vehicles being built at the company's California factory have added a wireless charging pad and USB-C ports, features first seen in the Model Y.
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Star Wars: Rogue One writer reveals role in Square Enix’s Project Athia

Gary Whitta, one of the writers of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, confirmed his involvement in the development of the mysterious Project Athia by Square Enix.
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Amazon rolls out New World combat trailer; closed beta to launch in July

Amazon's gaming division released a combat trailer for New World, which is planned to roll out on August 25. The MMORPG will launch a closed beta on July 23.
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Google reportedly delays Pixel 4a launch again; Barely Blue variant dropped

Google has reportedly again delayed the release of the Pixel 4a, with only the Just Black version to launch in October as the Barely Blue version was dropped.