Welcome to your weekly dose of tech news! From legal battles over internet access to exciting developments in emulation and customization, let's dive into the stories making headlines this week.
Supreme Court Upholds New York's Affordable Internet Law
In a major win for consumers, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the broadband industry's challenge to New York's law mandating affordable internet services. This effectively upholds the state's regulation, ensuring that residents have access to cheaper internet options. This marks another "L" for ISPs who have been trying to overturn the law. This decision is a significant victory for digital equity and could pave the way for similar legislation in other states.
“This is a huge win for New Yorkers who rely on affordable internet access,” said a spokesperson for the state. “We are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in the digital economy.”
Plex Ditches "Watch Together" Feature
Plex users, take note: the platform's revamped experience will drop the "Watch Together" social feature on most devices. This feature allowed users to sync up and watch content with friends and family remotely. While disappointing for many, there may still be hope for a revival. Plex has hinted that the feature could return in the future, perhaps in a different form. This change is part of a larger effort to streamline the Plex user experience.
PS3 Emulation Coming to Android?
Exciting news for retro gamers! The founder of the popular PS3 emulator RPCS3 is now working on an Android port. This could potentially bring PS3 games to your mobile devices. While still in early development, this project has generated considerable buzz in the emulation community. Imagine playing classic PS3 titles on the go! Is this the year PS3 emulation on Android becomes a reality?
Android Wallpaper Refresh & Malware Update
Looking to spruce up your phone's home screen? Android Authority has released its weekly selection of Android wallpapers, curated from both its readers and the team. There are plenty of great phone wallpapers for all to share! Meanwhile, on the security front, the malicious code Agent.GKE continues to be a prevalent threat on the Android platform in the Czech Republic, despite a recent decrease in detections. Security experts warn that it functions as a dropper for other malware, so be sure to keep your device protected with updated security software.
That's all for this week's tech roundup! Stay tuned for more updates and developments in the ever-evolving world of technology.