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Rockstar Games sues the BBC over Grand Theft Auto TV drama

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by on May 21, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, BBC, Daniel Radcliffe, GTA, Rockstar Games, Sam Houser, Shareables, Take-Two Interactive, UK

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Rockstar Games owner Take-Two Interactive today filed a lawsuit against the BBC, taking issue with the British broadcaster’s plans for a TV show based on the development of the popular Grand Theft Auto series. Titled Game Changer, the BBC revealed plans for the new show earlier in the year. The unauthorized TV drama is said to portray Rockstar Games’ rise to success and the subsequent controversy that surrounded the developer due to the typically violent gameplay found within their releases. The show’s main focus would be around that of Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser, said to be played by Daniel Radcliffe, and…

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Facebook Messenger can now help you avoid talking to strangers

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by on May 21, 2015 at 6:56 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Getting messages from random people you don’t know is the worst. Facebook wants to help clear things up by providing details on messages from strangers. According to TechCrunch, Messenger will now display publicly shared information atop message threads when someone you haven’t previously contacted messages you. It’s not just for complete strangers either — the information might show up for Facebook friends you haven’t spoken to online before. The feature won’t help you if the person doesn’t have any information set to “public” however. The update is rolling out for iOS and Android today in the US, UK, France and India.…

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The crown prince of profitable Web pranks: meet the guy behind Abusive Elmo and ShipYourEnemiesGlitter

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by on May 21, 2015 at 5:39 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

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Mat Carpenter has a knack for creating devious ideas that get the Web excited. The 23-year-old Australian was the original brains behind ShipYourEnemiesGlitter, the site that Product Hunt’s Ryan Hoover called “the ultimate troll product”, and just this week launched Abusive Elmo on Demand. I dropped Carpenter a line at his lair – Sofa Moolah, the SEO and marketing firm he co-founded in 2011 – to find out what his plans for the foul-mouthed furry one are. After all, he managed to sell the glitter bombing site for $85,000 without mailing a single order. New blog post: The Entire Ship Your Enemies…

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Google is reportedly building a new version of Android to power the Internet of Things

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by on May 21, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Google’s interest in software for low-spec devices might take it through the emerging market and straight to the Internet of Things. According to The Information, Google is preparing to release an Android build capable of running on devices with as little as 32 megabytes of RAM, codenamed “Brillo”. The previous threshold for Android was 512 megabytes, but that’s meant for smartphones and wearables. Brillo is reportedly aimed at the myriad of sensors and dongles that comprise your connected life. Based on Android, Brillo is said to have the same purpose: bringing together disparate hardware onto a single software platform. Currently, Brillo…

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Take a photo, never see it, get a stranger’s photo in return. That’s Mistaken for Android

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by on May 21, 2015 at 4:55 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Ever wanted to take a picture, but never actually see it? How about seeing a stranger’s picture in return? Mistaken allows you to take a picture, submit it, and never see it again. In exchange, you will get to see a stranger’s picture that they, in turn, will never see again. You will download this app You will take photos You will never see those photos again You will see other people’s photos. Maybe You don’t need an account to use the app. Simply download the app to your Android device and start taking pictures. Each picture you take will show…

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