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    digitpatrox1 week ago
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    FTC distributes $72 million in Fortnite refunds from Epic Games

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $72 million in Epic Game Fortnite refunds for the company’s use of dark patterns to trick players into making unwanted purchases. This is part of the record-breaking $245 million settlement the agency reached with the game publisher in December 2022. The settlement addressed allegations that Epic Games used “dark patterns” to trick players…

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    digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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    What’s Free on the Epic Games Store Right Now?

    Looking for what games you can secure for free on the Epic Games Store this week? Well, look no further. In the saturated world of expensive (and unoptimized) video games, some publishers want gamers to try out something new all the time. Epic Games is such a platform that always tries to give out games on sale or just for…

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    digitpatroxOctober 17, 2024
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    Google asks 9th Circuit for emergency stay, says Epic ruling ‘is dangerous’

    The ruling, which Google has appealed, would force Google to distribute third-party app stores within Google Play, no longer require Google Play Billing for apps distributed via Google Play, and more, with many of those changes ordered to begin on November 1st — just over two weeks from today. But echoing many of Google’s arguments during the district court case,…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 30, 2024
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    Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung too

    Four years after Epic sued Google for running an illegal app store monopoly — a case it won this past December — Epic is suing again. The Fortnite game developer has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google, and now additionally Samsung, accusing them of illegally conspiring to undermine third-party app stores. The lawsuit revolves around Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature,…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 29, 2024
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    Yes, You Can Get the Epic Games Store on Your Linux PC. Here’s How

    Key Takeaways You can play Epic Games titles on Linux with tools like Heroic Launcher, Lutris, Legendary, and Bottles. Heroic Launcher provides a native-like experience to access Epic Games on Linux, supporting easy installation and updates. Legendary provides CLI control to install and play Epic Games directly from the terminal. The Linux gaming community has grown rapidly over the past…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 20, 2024
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    7 epic smartphone deals I’d shop this weekend — save on Pixel, Galaxy and more

    Buying a new smartphone can be expensive, especially if you’re shopping for unlocked cell phone deals. Fortunately, there are plenty of fresh deals you can take advantage of right now — from both retailers and carriers a like.  For instance, right now you can get $200 off the unlocked Galaxy S24 Plus at Amazon or get the new iPhone 16 from…

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    digitpatroxAugust 29, 2024
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    Epic Bose sale at Amazon — 7 best Labor Day deals from $99

    In the market for some new audio equipment? Look no further than Bose, a brand that makes some of the best headphones and Bluetooth speakers on the market — and they just so happen to be discounted right now at Amazon. Amazon is knocking up to 40% off popular Bose items like the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ which is just $229.…

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    digitpatroxAugust 14, 2024
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    AltStore PAL drops its annual subscription thanks to a grant from Epic

    AltStore PAL, a third-party iOS app store that’s available in the EU, is dropping its annual €1.50 (plus tax) subscription after receiving a “MegaGrant” from Fortnite developer Epic Games. AltStore originally charged the subscription to help cover Apple’s Core Technology Fee (CTF), which is a fee third-party app marketplaces have to pay for each annual app install. Epic uses MegaGrants…

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    digitpatroxAugust 12, 2024
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    CrowdStrike Accepts ‘Epic Fail’ Award

    Black Hat and DEF CON are two of the major security conferences in the U.S., drawing large crowds of cyber and AI decision-makers to Las Vegas. Black Hat USA 2024 ran from Aug. 3-8, with most of the briefings occurring on Aug. 7 and 8; DEF CON 32 ran from Aug. 8-11. We’re rounding up the enterprise business tech news…

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