PSA: New Samsung phones block sideloading by default. Here’s how to re-enable it

Unknown app blocked on a Galaxy Z Flip 6

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority In summary Auto Blocker is enabled by default on Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1. 1, including Samsung’s latest foldable phones. This feature automatically blocks installation of apps from unauthorized sources. Fortunately, it’s easy to disable Auto Blocker if you want to sideload an app. There are plenty of useful … Read more

The developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 explains in detail how and why players can break the game: “The easiest thing would be to block players… but we don’t like that at Larian”

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In a recently posted presentation for Sofia game jamLarian gameplay scripter Mihail Kostov outlined the work and thought that goes into an RPG as free-form as Baldurs Gate 3focusing on the “edge cases” that Larian had to consider, even if an incredibly small percentage of players would encounter them. We’ve heard similar stories from Larian … Read more

Cloudflare takes on Microsoft, Google and OpenAI bots with free tools to block all crawlers

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What you need to know Cloudflare is a global cloud provider that provides security and DDoS protection to millions of websites, protecting approximately 20% of all global internet traffic. Yesterday, Cloudflare announced a new free tool that it will offer to all customers, specifically designed to block AI crawlers. AI bots used by companies like … Read more

FCA urged to block Shein London’s listing over forced labor concerns

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. A UK human rights organization has launched a legal campaign to prevent online fast-fashion group Shein from successfully listing on the London Stock Exchange. Stop Uyghur Genocide, which alleges minority Uyghur groups are being used … Read more

Using Outlook and Gmail? You must make a change before next month or Microsoft will block access to email

Microsoft will usher in big changes for millions of email users at the end of this month – and it could leave those who rely on Gmail unable to send or receive messages. Starting June 30, Microsoft will no longer allow users to access their Gmail account from Outlook.com. Until now, you could bring multiple … Read more

Scientists discover the first building block in the formation of a super-Earth

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Researchers have shown through high-energy laser experiments that magnesium oxide is likely the first mineral to solidify in the formation of a super-Earth, which has a crucial influence on the geophysical evolution of these planets. A new study finds that magnesium oxide, a key mineral in planet formation, may be the first to solidify in … Read more

Lawmakers in New York are pushing to block lawsuits over government bond funds

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Government bonds myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. New York lawmakers are launching a new push to limit lawsuits by “vulture funds” against governments that default on their debts and cut the amount investors can recover through the courts on defaulted emerging market … Read more