The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. For a second time, the warring factions are going straight to the top of the judicial system. Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party payment systems. The business has requested a motion to stay on a lower court ruling regarding the fees Apple charges to software developers using those external financial systems rather than the App Store. 

The last time Apple p

Finding the right app on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier. Google is rolling out a new search function for an app's reviews when navigating its Play Store, as first spotted by Android Authority. The new feature only currently searches for exact matches of at least two words, but it should still help users identify if certain apps and games have specific features or gameplay elements.

You can find the search function after hitting the "See all reviews" button on the Play Store, and it will

Netflix just released a free app called Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for kids, aged eight and under. It's available to all Netflix members on any tier, and the company promises it doesn't have ads or in-app purchases.

It also works without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Netflix says this makes it the "perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips." Kids do love their screens.

The company promises an "ever-growing library of games" for children. The platform launches with titles based on some massively popular franchises. There's something called Playtime with Peppa Pig, which is a collection of minigames starring the titular Peppa and friends.

Engadget

tags: #Software#Media#Video Games#Arts & Entertainment#site|engadget#provider_name|Engadget#region|US#language|en-US#author_name|Lawrence Bonk#Engadget

A.I. Is on Its Way to Upending Cybersecurity

06/04/2026 15:29

With new systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, hackers can attack with greater speed. The defense is more A.I.

NYT

tags: #Artificial Intelligence#Computers and the Internet#Cyberattacks and Hackers#Computer Security#Software#Linux (Operating System)#Anthropic A#NYT

Engineering confidence to navigate uncertainty

02/03/2026 23:50

In 16.85 Autonomy Capstone (Design and Testing of Autonomous Vehicles), AeroAstro students build software that allows autonomous flight vehicles to navigate unknown environments.

MIT

tags: #Classes and programs#Aircraft#Drones#Robotics#Software#Space#Autonomous vehicles#STEM education#Computer modeling#Education#teaching#a#MIT