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Elmo's X account hacked to publish racist and antisemetic posts
In case it wasn't obvious, no, that's not the real Elmo that posted racist and antisemetic posts on Elon Musk's X. Someone had hacked into the Sesame Street character's X account. On Sunday, Elmo's official account published several abusive posts…
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Textbook Publisher McGraw Hill Looks to Raise Up to $537M in IPO
McGraw Hill is set to go public after announcing Monday that its initial public offering will be priced between $19 and $22 per share. That range would value the textbook maker at around $4 billion. The education company was previously public as…
Edinburgh publisher to close after a decade amid industry 'costs and obstacles'
EDINBURGH publisher 404 Ink has announced that it will be closing next year, after increasing “costs and obstacles” in the industry. The indie publisher was founded by two University of Stirling graduates and has worked with authors…
Nintendo Rolls Out New eShop Publishing Guidelines for Switch 2 in Asia, Seemingly to Curb Spam Games
Nintendo has quietly made some subtle changes to its guidelines for developers publishing games on its Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, seemingly in an effort to slow an oft-criticized flood of low-effort “slop” content that's been crowding…
Drug approvals: USFDA publishes 200-plus 'decision letters'
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published over 200 decision letters — complete response letters (CRLs) — related to applications submitted to them for approval of drugs or biological products between 2020 and 2024. This…
Retail media meets publishing: News UK, Future and Ocado tap clean room tech for smarter data targeting
The move reflects a growing push by publishers to lean deeper into first-party data strategies and gain a foothold in the fast-expanding retail media space, where advertisers are eager for better targeting outside of the walled gardens. For Ocado…
Subnautica 2 leak confirmed by Krafton, highlighting the cause of the survival game's delay and publisher's plans to 'enhance the content volume and level of polish before launching'
Amid an ongoing legal battle between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and the game's original developers following leadership changes and a subsequent 2026 delay, a leak outlining plans to 'enhance' the title before its launch has been confirmed as…
FlashEvents: A Free, Simple Alternative to MediatR Notification Publisher
Let's be honest, many of us in the.NET world have relied on MediatR. It's a fantastic library that has shaped how we think about CQRS and in-process messaging. However, with the recent introduction of a licensing model, many developers are looking…
Prominent European politician agrees that 'a game, once sold, belongs to the customer, not the company' as Stop Killing Games faces resistance from European publishing group saying its demands aren't 'proportionate'
The Stop Killing Games movement just got support from a notable European politician, who's not only signed the initiative, but says he'll 'continue to help' the cause, too. The initiative seeks to stop game publishers from being able to make games…
Baden Bower Hits $30M ARR with Publish-or-Refund PR Guarantee
This “pitch-and-pray” approach has created a marketplace where hope is expensive and outcomes are uncertain. Yet one Australian company has turned this conventional wisdom on its head, building a $30 million annual recurring revenue…
How AI Agents Are Transforming The Staffing Industry
Ray Culver, CCWP is a staffing and HR tech veteran. The staffing landscape is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence-powered agents begin to reshape how organizations source, match and manage talent. The robots aren't just automating tasks…
What Two Judicial Rulings Mean for the Future of Generative AI
Should tech companies have free access to copyrighted books and articles for training their AI models? Two judges recently nudged us toward an answer. More than 40 lawsuits have been filed against AI companies since 2022. The specifics vary, but…
Digital Vs. Physical Books: Which Format Serves Your Business Goals?
Vikrant Shaurya, CEO of Authors On Mission, helping entrepreneurs and professionals write, publish and market their books. Books work like keys. Some unlock doors quickly, while others open vaults slowly over time. As a business owner writing a…
BBC admits MasterChef's future hangs in balance as Gregg Wallace banned for life
The BBC has shared a cryptic statement on the future of MasterChef after the full report into Gregg Wallace's behaviour was leaked. Production company Banijay upheld 45 allegations of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct against Wallace. The…
Wellington Market revamp plan views sought as hours clarified - BBC News
Image source, Telford & Wrekin Council/Group Ginger Details of extended opening hours at Wellington Market have been published during a public consultation into its refurbishment. Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking permission from planning…
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