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Google is finally letting developers in South Korea implement third-party payment solutions in their apps in response tonew legislation. Going forward, users will be able to select between Google Play billing and an alternate option of the developer’s choice, the companyexplained. The move comes after theSouth Korean Telecommunications Business Actwas amended to keep companies from forcing mandatory use of their own in-app purchases systems. The primary reason the in-app purchasing system has been targeted is that developers have had to pay a mandatory 30% fee, cutting into profitability for small businesses....

Google has announced it’s investing nearly half of its new $10 billionIndia Digitization Fund($4.5 billion) in the country’s largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio — with which it’s also jointly developing an “entry-level affordable smartphone”. By the end of this year, the number of internet users in India is projected to cross 600 million and aMcKinsey Global Institute reportfurther estimates the current 500 million figure will double in the next couple of years as both hardware and internet costs continue to fall....

Turns out, you can useGoogle’s Street Viewfor more than just exploring the actual street. Street View could already be used to explore underwater locations, but Google has expanded the feature to include a few new beautiful underwater destinations. The new images, which are available in a Google Earth collection, aren’t just there to help people explore the beauty that’s under the ocean — they’re also aimed at reminding users of the impact that humans have had on the environment....

Devolver Digital announced thatGorn 2is coming to SteamVR, Meta Quest, andPlayStation VR2later this year. Digital Trends went hands on with three of its levels onMeta Quest 3Sahead of its reveal, which showed off its new weapons and familiar gore. The originalGorn, a hack and slash action game developed byAnger Footstudio Free Lives, launched for VR headsets in 2019. It was a success on Meta Quest,selling over one million unitsas of 2021....

How much did the cast of The Traitors UK make for Series 2? Fans of the hit BBC reality game show The Traitors UK Series 2 are eager to know how much their favorite stars were paid for being on the show. Here’s everything we know. The Traitors UK Series 2 proved to be a huge success asfans loved its premiere, and later its finale episodes brought in arecord-breaking 4.4 Million viewers....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ If you’re in the market for a phone with a huge screen, you’ve certainly got choices. On the lower-end, there’sSamsung’s Galaxy Mega 6.3, with a decent 720p screen and good battery life, which is a steal at $100 on contract (with Sprint)....

Hyundai is recalling 471,000 SUVs registered in the U.S. to fix a fault that could cause a fire. The move by the Korean automaker comes four months after itrecalled 180,000 vehiclesfor the same issue. The vehicle requiring attention is the Hyundai Tucson, model years 2016 through 2018, as well as model years 2020 through 2021. Tucson SUVs with Hyundai’s Smart Cruise Control feature are not part of the recall. The problem concerns a potential electrical short in the Tucson’s antilock brake system computer that could lead to a fire....

Summary Solo: A Star Wars Storyis the franchise’s biggest box office bomb to date, but upon rewatching it, I found that several elements of it unequivocally work. When I first watchedSoloin May 2018, I shared the sentiments of many. I thought the film was unnecessary, yet harmless fun nonetheless. I’ll admit, I have only rewatchedSoloonce, back in 2019, in light ofupcomingStar WarsmovieslikeStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerat the time, and my view on it changed to an extent....

Keke Palmer sends cryptic message to Darius Jackson after outrage over Usher video Keke Palmer has sent a cryptic message to her boyfriend and baby daddy, Darius Jackson, after he publicly criticized the outfit she wore to Usher’s concert. In a viral TikTok posted to her account, Keke seemingly shared a message aimed at her boyfriend, who infamouslyshamed her for wearing a bodysuit to Usher’s Las Vegas concert. Theshort clip, which was uploaded on July 7, showed the 29-year-old actress busting out some dance moves in a white tank top, gray sweats, and a full face of makeup....

Leaked Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 set photos tease controversial Shadowland story Leaked photos from the set ofDaredevil Born Again Season 2have revealed Matt Murdock’s new costume, and Marvel fans are up in arms. Why are they so exercised? Well, the photos showCharlie Cox’sstunt double in a new black-and-red costume – complete with a double-D logo for the first time – which is clearly taken from the controversial Shadowland story arc from theDaredevil comics....

Summary Some stars have found love outside the show after experiencing disappointment onMarried At First Sight. Since its premiere in 2014,Married At First Sighthas become one of the most-watched reality TV series, spawning several equally successful spin-offs. The show’s premise of having singles get legally married to a stranger the moment they meet drew in many fans, and withMarried At First Sightseason 18premiering soon, the show’s pull remains very strong....

There are many big-budget games to look forward to in 2023, likeStarfield, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.But after going hands-on with a much smaller indie title, I have a new most anticipated title of 2023. The game in question isTchia, a vibrant, cheerful, and free-flowing open-world game about a girl exploring a tropical archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Tchiafirst caught my attention in ahands-off previewofKepler Interactive’s Gamescom lineup last year, but it took me going hands-on to really understand the magic ofTchia....

With entrancing synths and vivid red lights, Jacqueline Castel’sMy Animalfeels like an ’80s-inspired music video. And in her feature directorial debut, Castel uses this distinct style to inject a fresh, queer love story into the werewolf genre. Heather (Nocturnal Animals’Bobbi Salvör Menuez) is an outcast who aspires to be a hockey goalie in her small town. When she meets Jonny (The Acolyte’sAmandla Stenberg), a confident, but tormented figure skater, a friendship turns into sexual attraction as the two women grow closer with each meeting....