Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games.EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across five days, weeks before its official release on November 7. After Nintendo had the videos taken down from various platforms, including YouTube, they continued live streaming on Loco and even included a QR code for their CashApp handle.Nintendo said EveryGameGuru sent the company an email, saying it has a thousand burner channels and can do this all day.Dont anger the house of Mario! The company is asking for $150,000 in damages per violation of its copyright. 404media did the math: That could add up to millions, seeing as the suit cites at least 10 games, streamed on at least 50 occasions. Mat SmithThe biggest tech stories you missedEngadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and moreSony has sold 65 million PS5sAndor season two will hit Disney+ in AprilGet this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!HTC Vive Focus Vision reviewAn average-performing premium VR headset.EngadgetSure, its not for most of us. The Vive Focus Vision isnt for the same people as the PSVR2 or Meta Quest 3. This is meant to be high-end VR for businesses and creators: a cross between the Focus 3 and last years goggle-like XR Elite. The build quality is excellent, but its running on aging hardware. Worse, its riddled with software issues and is rather expensive compared to the Meta Quest 3.Continue reading.The voice of AOLs Youve got mail! dies aged 74He recorded four phrases for $200 in 1989.If youre aged 30 and up, you know the voice of Elwood Edwards, realize it or not. He recorded the phrase, Youve got mail! and three other lines for Quantum Computer Services in 1989. That company became America Online (AOL), Meg Ryan made the movie with Tom Hanks and everything else. (AOL is currently owned by Yahoo, Engadgets parent company.)Continue reading.Latest God of War Ragnarok patch tells the son to be quietIt reduces all the hints from Kratos offspring.SonyThe latest patch for the PS5 version of God of War Ragnarok adds the option first seen in the PC port to tone down the boys excessive and unsolicited hints when Kratos is contemplating the games many puzzles. Enough, Atreus! (The patch also includes PS5 Pro upgrades, for smooth 60 fps and better visuals. But thats not as funny.)Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-nintendo-sues-pirated-software-streamer-for-millions-121630229.html?src=rss

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Today (Monday, November 11, 2024) is Veterans Day. It is one of the 11 official federal U.S. holidays and is meant to honor the veterans who have fought and served in the American military. The reason that Veterans Day is on November 11 each year is because that date is the anniversary of the end of World War I.Given that Veterans Day is officially recognized as a federal holiday, several institutions normally open on Mondays will be closed. Here are the establishments that open and close on Veterans Day 2024.Are banks open on Veterans Day?No. Because banks observe federal holidays, most banks and their branches will be closed today. This includes Americas major banks like Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and more.However, online banking services will operate normally.Are ATMs open on Veterans Day?They should be. Despite most bank branch locations being closed on Veterans Day, the ATMs found outside banks and in other places should remain functioning as usual.Is the post office open on Veterans Day?No, United States Postal Service (USPS) locations are not open on Veterans Day.Is mail delivered on Veterans Day?No, USPS will not deliver mail on Veterans Day.Are FedEx and UPS open on Veterans Day?UPS says its pickup and delivery services will be operating on Veterans Day. Most of FedExs delivery services will be operating as normal as well.However, the company cautions its Express and Groud Economy may have modified service. For FedEx Express deliveries, this may mean early on-call pickups in some areas, and for FedEx Ground Economy service, this may mean deliveries could be delayed.Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?Yes. While the stock markets are frequently closed on many federal holidays, that is not true of Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, major U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, will be open.However, some overseas stock markets may be closed today as other countries observe November 11 as Veterans or Armistice Day, too.Are schools open on Veterans Day?Most schools, particularly public schools, will be closed on Veterans Day due to its classification as a federal holiday. Many private schools should also be closed. However, its best to check with the particular school to see if they are open or closed.Are restaurants open on Veterans Day?Yes. Nearly all fast food joints and restaurants will be open today, including McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Burger King, Starbucks, and more. Some restaurants may even offer special deals or free offers for current or former veterans of the U.S. armed forces.Are retail stores open on Veterans Day?Yes, most will be, including major retail chains like Walmart and Target. And while Veterans Day isnt as big a sales day as, say, Memorial Day, some stores will be offering Veterans Day deals.

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Im Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages ofInc.andFast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you cansign up to get it yourselfevery Monday morning.Those of us who track the moves of prominent women in business were surprised when Alicia Boler Davis left Amazon in 2022 to become CEO of Alto, adigital pharmacywith approximately $1 billion annual revenue. Boler Davis, who spent nearly 25 years at General Motors before joining Amazon in 2019, was the first Black executive to join the e-commerce companys senior leadership team, also known as the S-team. When she was elevated to the S-team in 2020, members included then-CEO Jeff Bezos and current CEO Andy Jassy, who led Amazon Web Services at the time. A high-profile corporate CEO gig seemed like a natural next step for Boler Davis.Building a better pharmacy solutionBut Boler Davis says the leap to startup Alto, founded in 2015, was a great fit for her skills and aspirations. Obviously I can lead and scale organizations, she says. Pharmacy is so antiquated, and theres so much opportunity in this space. I felt that I could have an impact. I could make a difference. That resonated with what I wanted to do at this point in my career. She adds: Im a builder at heart.Indeed, hints of Boler Daviss ambition for Alto are starting to emerge. Last month the company launched Alto Technologies, an enterprise platform that provides services to drugmakers, provider networks, hubsspecialists that work with patients on access to medicationand payors. The platform aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to expedite the delivery of medicine to consumers. In one example Boler Davis cited, Altos software cut the speed to fill of one time-sensitive, specialty medication in half.Altos effort to connect stakeholders in the pharmacy industry and accelerate processes reflects Boler Daviss professional experiences. At GM she rose to executive vice president of global manufacturing and labor relations, and at Amazon she was senior vice president of global customer fulfillment and was also in charge of customer service, robotics, and product assurance, among other responsibilities.Unlearning early lessonsBut not all of Boler Daviss experiences at Amazon translated at Alto. I asked her what she had to unlearn from her days at one of the worlds largest companies in order to succeed at Alto. She noted that Amazon has to innovate for a mass audience, while Alto needs to think smaller for now. We have to be nimble, we have to be fast, we have to be creative, she says. The first solution isnt being built for a million peopleyou have to demonstrate that you have a product that works before you can scale it.As she reflected on the differences between startup life and the corporate world, Boler Davis invoked one of Amazons famous leadership toolsthe concept of one-way and two-way doors. Amazon defines one-way-door decisions as significant, with major financial consequences, such as building one of the fulfillment centers that Boler Davis used to oversee. A two-way-door decision can be more easily reversed. The decision-maker can walk back through the door in which they came and pick another door.At Alto, products may need to evolve and change. Even after launching Alto Technologies, Boler Davis says the platform must continue to pursue new configurations and different offerings for customers. She says: Here at the startup we are running through two-way doors constantly.The value of unlearningAt a time when companies extol the virtues of the growth mindset or seek to become learning organizations, it might be worth celebrating the value of unlearning. Unlearning is not about forgetting. Its about the ability to choose an alternative mental model or paradigm, leadership expert Mark Bonchek wrote in Harvard Business Review. When we learn, we add new skills or knowledge to what we already know. When we unlearn, we step outside the mental model in order to choose a different one.What skills, traits, or habits have you unlearned when changing jobs, careers, or even when trying to learn a new discipline? Send your experiences to me at stephaniemehta@mansueto.com. Id love to publish the best examples in a future newsletter.And as a reminder, Im soliciting nominations for Modern CEO of the Year. Any chief executive officeryour company can be based anywhere in the world and be any sizeis eligible. You may submit your nominations via this form. The deadline for submissions is November 22.Read more: Beyond big techMeet the rebounder foundersFormer Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has cracked the code on second actsInside Reed Hastingss life after Netflix

Rounded layers of smooth cement plaster take cues from traditional stone-carved architecture at TropiBox, a home in Kerala, India, designed by local studio Tropical Architecture Bureau.Located in the city of Kochi, TropiBox is informed by the architecture of tropical modernism a style developed in the late 1940s as a blending of European modernism with the vernacular techniques of tropical regions.Drawing on this style in response to Kochi's hot climate, Tropical Architecture Bureau (TAB) organised the home around a series of internal courtyards and planters, wrapped by curved walls formed of smooth layers of cement plaster.Tropical Architecture Bureau has completed a cement-plastered home in Kerala"Inspired by tropical modernism, the design incorporates minimalist lines and natural textures, enhanced by the raw beauty of wood, stone, and concrete," TAB founder Uvais Subu told Dezeen."By using smooth, flowing curves and layered cement plaster, the design achieves a futuristic feel while incorporating minimalistic carvings that pay homage to the region's rich heritage."Entered via a covered porch area and living room, TropiBox steps down into a double-height kitchen and dining space at its centre, which is illuminated by a circular skylight.The home is organised around a series of internal courtyards and plantersTo the south of this space, sliding glass doors lead out onto a small patio and swimming pool, while to the north and west sides the living area opens out onto planted courtyards partially sheltered by metal canopies.A black staircase, framed by a section of rough stone-clad wall, leads up to the first floor, where three bedrooms are organised around an upper living area overlooking the ground floor from an L-shaped balcony.Read: Rahul Pudale Design wraps Indian home in perforated adobe facade"The layout fosters family interaction through open sightlines and interconnected spaces, while still offering each inhabitant their own private retreat," said Subu."The central dining area, with its double-height skylight, serves as a gathering point that connects the kitchen, courtyard, and pool, allowing for immersive views of nature from multiple angles and enhancing Kerala's tropical greenery," he added.A double-height kitchen and dining space sit at the home's centreThe mixture of tradition and modernity continues on the interior of TropiBox. Areas of irregularly-paved flooring are contrasted by smooth stone paving, while rough-plastered walls meet crisp metal window frames and canopies.Built-in elements such as a stone-clad, steel-topped kitchen island sit alongside vintage and repurposed pieces of furniture, in what Subu describes as "blending old-world charm with the modern".A circular skylight illuminates the living spaces belowOther homes recently completed in Kerala include a mud-plastered dwelling nestled into a forest by Studio Terratects and a residence by 3dor Concepts featuring an oversized concrete roof to offer shade and privacy.The photography is by Turtle Arts Photography.The post Tropical Architecture Bureau blends "old-world charm with the modern" for Keralan home appeared first on Dezeen.

Architecture studios Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects have completed Weald House, a barn-like home designed to be "deeply connected" to its rural site in Kent, UK.Described by Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects as a "contemporary interpretation of the familiar agricultural black barn", the home has a low-lying, pitched-roof structure wrapped with blackened-timber cladding and a dark zinc roof.Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects have completed a barn-like home in Kent"The main concept for Weald House was to create a home that feels deeply connected to its natural surroundings whilst offering a modern, comfortable space for family living," director of Mailen Design Ben Mailen told Dezeen."We wanted to design a structure that not only respects but also celebrates the Kentish landscape, taking inspiration from traditional agricultural black barns and embracing that familiar volume."Weald House is clad in blackened timberThe single-storey home is organised across a 385-square-metre L-shaped plan, with one wing hosting shared living spaces and the other containing four bedrooms.To balance privacy with views over the surrounding meadows, the studios added expansive openings to the home's south-facing facades, which face away from public view, while to the north smaller, concealed openings enable light access while minimising onlooking.The north facade is designed to maximise privacy for the owners"The house itself was strategically positioned in one corner of the plot to allow the south facade to capture expansive, uninterrupted views across the entire meadow, creating a strong sense of connection to the landscape whilst maintaining a sense of seclusion," Mailen added."The L-shaped layout naturally creates pockets of private outdoor space that can be enjoyed without feeling exposed, with deep eaves extending over the glazed areas to provide a degree of shelter and shade."Its dark cladding is teamed with a black roofWeald House opens to a spacious entrance, off of which there is a bathroom and a storage space.A corridor leads into the home's open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area, where expansive openings draw in daylight and open up to a patio sheltered by the roof's deep eaves.Within this living area, a blackened stainless-steel island divides the kitchen and dining space, which features matching black furniture and finishes.Read: Mary Arnold-Forster Architects creates "modern agricultural aesthetic" for Cumbrian homeBehind the kitchen is a volume containing a laundry room and pantry at ground level. It is topped with a mezzanine floor accessed by an oak staircase.The lounge is held at the wing's opposite end and features a statement fireplace on a thick concrete shelf.On either side of this, two doors hidden against the black panelled wall provide access to a separate living space on one side and a home office on the other.Black surfaces and finishes feature insideMeanwhile, the home's other wing contains four ensuite bedrooms that sit off a long corridor illuminated by slim skylights.Located at the end of the corridor, the main bedroom is complete with large openings that offer views across the surrounding landscape and lead out to the adjacent garden.The living spaces are illuminated by expansive glazingWhite walls and porcelain tiles feature throughout the home to create an "atmosphere that complements the landscape beyond"."By keeping the interior finishes understated, we allowed the colours of the shifting seasons outside to bring life and vibrancy into the space," Mailen explained.A mezzanine floor is accessed via an oak staircaseTo minimise Weald House's operational carbon footprint, it features 45 solar panels that generate a "substantial portion" of the home's electricity, along with two air source heat pumps to provide heating and hot water.Rainwater is funnelled from the pitched roof and captured in subterranean tanks.White walls and porcelain tiles feature throughout Weald HouseOther recently completed British homes featured on Dezeen include a chestnut-clad home designed as an extension to an old school in Somerset and a courtyard home in Cornwall that draws on farm architecture.The photography is by Peter Landers.The post Black timber and metal cloak low-lying Weald House in Kent appeared first on Dezeen.