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Windows 11 is now automatically enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission (www.neowin.net)

Opinion | Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms (www.nytimes.com)

I dislike linking to the NYT, but it seems to be the original source....

‘It’s God’s plan’: Mike Lindell intends to ‘deputize’ Trump voters for Election Day (www.rawstory.com)

The pillow guy is apparently advocating that people commit election fraud in order to throw doubt on electronic voting machines. It’s astounding how brazen they are about trying to steal the election.

Top EU Court Says There’s No Right To Online Anonymity, Because Copyright Is More Important (www.techdirt.com)

Google Chrome’s plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week (arstechnica.com)

Trump is conditioning MAGA for the next stage (www.salon.com)

Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet expectations and chances of recouping insane AAA budgets | Game World Observer (gameworldobserver.com)

New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC (arstechnica.com)

60 Percent Of Playtime In 2023 Went To 6-Year-Old Or Older Games, New Data Shows (kotaku.com)

At first I thought “hey, patient gaming is taking off” when I read this headline, but really, what it’s saying is that people are spending most of their time on evergreen live service titles like Fortnite. Ugh.

N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump's bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president (www.nbcnews.com)

Unfuckingbelievable. I’m really starting to lose faith that he’ll face any real consequences for any of his actions.

After Mar-a-Lago Search, FBI Agent Wondered, “Am I Dreaming?” (www.bloomberg.com)

Bloodbath at RNC: Trump team slashes staff at committee (www.politico.com)

Inside A Secret Society Of Prominent Right-Wing Christian Men Prepping For A ‘National Divorce’ (talkingpointsmemo.com)

Japanese games are kicking ass on PC so far this year (www.pcgamer.com)

Billy Mitchell has surrendered (perfectpacman.com)

Billy Mitchell didn’t win his defamation lawsuit against Twin Galaxies. Not only was Billy not in a position to get a financial settlement, Billy’s cheated Donkey Kong scores were not reinstated(as he’s claiming), and his claimed Pac-Man score from 1999 is also not on the main scoreboards. What had happened is that the...

Pluralistic: Tech workers and gig workers need each other (13 Jan 2024) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow (pluralistic.net)

OpenAI Quietly Deletes Ban on Using ChatGPT for “Military and Warfare” (theintercept.com)

Capcom adds new DRM to old PC games, raising worries over mods (www.polygon.com)

Not only that, but Capcom seems to be adding this Enigma Protector bullshit to their back catalog as well, if this Steam forum discussion is to be believed. Bet this borks the games on Linux and Steam Deck now.

Sony gives Gran Turismo Sport the boot | This Week in Business (www.gamesindustry.biz)

Once the servers for Gran Turismo Sport go down, you won’t even be able to save your progress in the single player, either. There is no reason for single player stuff to be always online.

China announces rules to reduce spending on video games (www.reuters.com)

“Online games will now be banned from giving players rewards if they log in every day, if they spend on the game for the first time or if they spend several times on the game consecutively. All are common incentive mechanisms in online games.”