Homer-y HellThe Odyssey is Christopher Nolans next film, and it's a mythic action epic coming July 2026Universal has dropped a cheeky (early) synopsis of Nolans next film just as everyone started their holiday break.Image credit: Universal Pictures News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Dec. 25, 2024 We can finally say that we know what Christopher Nolans next film is going to be about. Universal Pictures shared the first real details about the highly-anticipated picture in a tweet.The movie is called The Odyssey, and its going to be taking the legendary director into the mythic action genre.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Mythic action is not exactly something you'd associate with Nolan, but seeing as The Odyssey in question is Homers actual odyssey, you can pretty much see why. According to Universal, the movie will be released in cinemas on July 17, 2026.More interestingly, its going to be shot using brand new IMAX film technology, though it is not clear what that actually means. The Odyssey will be shot at various locations around the world, which seems to suggest a lot of real-world action, rather than soundstage/studio shooting, and production will reportedly begin in the first half of 2025. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.While thats the extent of Universals tweet, we do know that The Odyssey already has a stellar cast that includes Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyongo, according to industry reports.The Odyssey is one of Greek cultures most recognisable (and adapted) epic poems. It is certainly no stranger to film, having been adapted several times, more famously in 1954s Ulysses. Not all adaptations follow the entire epic, however, as some tend to be loosely based on it, borrowing certain themes or only filming certain sections of the poem - the Coen Brothers O Brother, Where Art Thou? is one such project.Considering how secretive Nolan likes to be with his projects, were not likely to hear any official details until much closer to release. Even then, theyre going to be more than a little vague, especially if we assume that it wont be straightforward adaptation.

Oh boy.Over the holiday season, we're republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors as part of our Best of 2024 series. Enjoy!Its Christmas morning, and amidst the thick haze of food already cooking for lunch and the soothing laughter of our children enjoying their new toys, my wife approaches me with a small, square package. I hadnt seen this under the tree. Thats your last one, she says. I instinctively go to shake it she knows me well enough to catch my wrist. Dont do that! she interjects. Clearly this is an item of some delicacy.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Tech How iOS 18.2 now lets you share your AirTag's location with anyone Discover the new sharing features in Apple's latest iOS update Published December 25, 2024 6:00am EST close 'CyberGuy': How iOS 18.2 now lets you share your AirTag's location with anyone iOS 18.2 lets AirTag owners securely share item locations with trusted individuals. Tech expert Kurt Knutsson examines the powerful new feature. With the release of iOS 18.2, AirTag owners can now enjoy a powerful new feature that enhances their ability to keep track of personal belongings: Share Item Location. This innovative capability allows you to share the location of your AirTag or Find My network accessory with anyone you trust, significantly easing the recovery of lost items. Whether you're traveling and need to keep track of your luggage or simply want to share the location of a valuable item with a friend or family member, this feature is designed to provide peace of mind and convenience. Share Item Location AirTag feature (Apple) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)What is Share Item Location?Share Item Location is a new feature in the Find My app that enables you to create a secure link showing the location of yourAirTag or compatible Find My network accessory. This link can be shared with trusted individuals or organizations, such as airlines, to help locate misplaced items. Share Item Location AirTag feature (Apple) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How Share Item Location worksWhen you share an item's location, the recipient can view it on an interactive map through a web browser. The location updates automatically, and a timestamp shows when it was last refreshed. The shared location expires after seven days or when you're reunited with your item, whichever comes first. Share Item Location AirTag feature (Apple) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to update your software to iOS 18.2 or laterFirst things first, let's update your software to iOS 18.2 or later:OpenSettingsTapGeneralSelectSoftware UpdateTap Update NowEnter your passcode and agree to termsWait for theinstallation to complete Steps to update your iPhones software (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Steps to share your AirTag's locationNow, let's move on to how to share your AirTag's location:Open theFind My app on your iPhone, iPad or MacTap Continue at the bottom of the screenTap theItems tab at the bottom of the screenSelect theAirTag or item you want to share Steps to share your AirTags location (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Scroll down and tapShare Item LocationTap Continue to generate a linkYou can nowcopy the link or use the Share Link option to send it via AirDrop, Messages, email or other apps. Steps to share your AirTags location (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Click theup arrow to send it as a text messageA reminder that the shared location expires after seven days Steps to share your AirTags location (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Privacy and securityApple has designed this feature with privacy and safety in mind. The shared location can be disabled by the owner at any time, and it automatically expires after seven days. The item owner can also see how many people have visited the shared link. Here are steps to stop Sharing Item Location:Open theFind My app on your iPhone, iPad or MacTap theItems tab at the bottom of the screenSelect theAirTag or item for which you want to stop Sharing Item LocationScroll down and tapShare Item LocationClick Stop Sharing Item LocationConfirm your decision by clickingContinue Steps to stop Sharing Item Location (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Airline integrationOne of the great aspects of this feature is its potential to revolutionize luggage tracking. Over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, Air Canada, British Airways and Lufthansa, plan to integrate this feature into their customer service processes for locating mishandled or delayed baggage.Note: While Apple has expanded AirTag location-sharing capabilities to include Android users as recipients, the management of AirTags still requires an iPhone or an Apple device.Kurt's key takeawaysThe Share Item Location feature in iOS 18.2 is a significant upgrade forAirTag users. It addresses a common pain point for travelers and offers a secure, user-friendly solution for sharing item locations with trusted parties. As more airlines and organizations adopt this technology, we may see a future where lost luggage becomes a thing of the past.How have you used technology to keep track of your belongings while traveling, and what challenges or successes have you experienced? 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Chris Bayer/ZDNETBefore making any purchase -- of anything -- it helps to do some research. But nothing can beat the hands-on experience of using a product before you buy it. I recently had the luxury of doing this at home, testing the Eureka E10s robot vacuum and comparing it with a much cheaper model (the OKP Life K2). Please note that in this case, the word "cheaper" does not mean inferior. Rather, the price points are far apart.Also:The best robot mops you can buy: Expert testedTo start, the E10s comes with a bagless self-emptying station, a mop combo feature, 4,000Pa suction, LiDAR navigation, and a companion app. It is engineered to use "multi-cyclonic separation technology," which purports to help reduce impurities in its HEPA filter and extend its lifespan.After registering with my email on the app and connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the unit chimed a note and a voice told me, "Connecting now. Please wait." Setting up the app took very little time, and the instructions made it easy to start cleaning right away -- so long as you're not using the mop feature (more on that later). details View at Amazon How well does the Eureka E10s navigate?I started my testing with a dry run, meaning I did not add water to the water tank for mopping just yet. This way, I could assess the app and the Eureka's general navigation capabilities before getting down to the cleaning business. After setup, the initial run of the E10s intends to map your home's floor plan. Unfortunately, I'm not so sure this is what transpired. The unit seemed confused, sitting in place and spinning counterclockwise more often than it made long sweeps in my living room. Watching the mapped area view through the app, I saw very little logic to the route it gave itself. Chris Bayer/ZDNETA LiDAR sensor sits atop the unit like a little turret, but with the E10s, I did not perceive any advantage to this laser-guided system. For one thing, the turret design adds an extra 3/4 of an inch to its height, possibly precluding it from going under some furnishings, like an antique dresser.Also:This robot vacuum and mop performs as well as some flagship models - but at half the priceSecondly, it took a solid three hours to cover the 700 square feet of my apartment during mapping, and the resulting view of mapping on my iPhone could be characterized as desultory at best.While mapping my apartment, it suddenly stopped (more than once) with its power button flashing. According to the owner's guide, the fast-flashing power button indicator means: "Error has occurred." No kidding, but there was nothing hindering its path. Another challenge for the E10s was dealing with the electrical cords under my desk. Its expensive LiDAR navigation couldn't seem to make sense of these obstacles.On the other hand, the $190 OKP Life K2 is no navigational genius; it can struggle with cords and throw rugs, too. But the E10s -- for almost seven times the price -- could prove no better in getting stuck/unstuck on obstacles.Also:5 things I do to keep my robot vacuum in good health (that you might be forgetting)For instance, the E10s gnarled up my bathroom rugs (not actually harming them) and got "trapped" in the bathroom, which was the first time I had to pick it up and move it.Generally speaking, on this initial run, the E10s went on erratic cleaning paths, moving a few feet and then randomly swiveling and changing direction instead of traveling in a straight line. It seemed as if it were seeking out edges, but repeatedly the unit would turn about four inches from each wall, ignoring the baseboards. By my estimation, that is not ideal.Vacuous vacuumingNow though, I had to test its sucking power, so I poured a roughly two-by-three-foot swath of white rice on my laminate floor. Initially, the robot kept fleeing the scene of the spill, invariably scampering into the bedroom. (It had no trouble crossing the transition from floor to carpet in my home, though.) But this meant I had to pick it up again, and when this happened, the E10s committed a cardinal sin during an audition: it spilled rice everywhere. Factually, it flung it everywhere, spinning out some of the rice it had sucked up earlier. Chris Bayer/ZDNETOnce I repositioned it back in the spillway, the E10s seemed to get its bearings and finally started lapping the area in steady pathways, as if mowing a lawn.Also:3 robot vacuum shopping tips I wish I knew before buying oneFor any robot vacuum, you can't blame the side brushes for kicking detritus left and right, but the E10s did this in spectacular fashion -- spreading the debris rather than vacuuming it up. It quickly deserted its lawn-mowing pattern and started moving about willy-nilly. Even after roaming my living room for 2.5 hours, it did not pick up 100% of the rice (leaving up to 25% of it scattered in a radius).Another performance test involved kibble spilled next to my dog's feeding bowl. Rice is one thing, but the E10s struggled with picking up puppy-sized chunks without going over the same area repeatedly. I watched it swivel 1,080 degrees (three full circles) before advancing to pick up the last pieces. No big deal in the end, yet it's a sign that the E10s isn't much smarter than any other robot vacuum.The E10s claims to have a 45-day capacity for its dust cup, which might be true if your floor is covered with uniformly dense sand. As for voluminous pet hair, though, I estimate needing to empty the dust cup after every two uses.Some mopping is better than no moppingThe Eureka E10s takes a simplistic approach to mopping compared to its contemporaries. While most robot vacuum mops now feature rotating scrubbers, refillable water tanks, or self-cleaning tools, the E10s relies on an old-school system. You simply pour water into a built-in canteen above a single mop pad, and the vacuum proceeds to drag the lightly damp pad across your floors.In my experience with the E10s, its mopping feature was underwhelming. It deploys a nominal amount of liquid to leave a fine film of water in its streaky path. I looked closely for post-mopping improvements to no avail. When flipping it over to inspect the mop pad, it seemed barely wet enough to make a significant difference in terms of actual scrubbing and cleaning.For this comparison's sake, the OKP Life K2 has no mopping capabilities at all, so that's a feature you'll mostly be able to appreciate when you pay more.Docking and self-emptyingAfter about an hour of cleaning, the E10s will return to its base to unload, which it does autonomously as it vocally announces its next step. Once it reconnected with its docking station, it immediately emptied itself, sucking its quarry up into the dust canister.The display of suction power in the docking station was rather impressive and useful. It was like watching someone making a cocktail in a blender full of dust and dog hair. I know, that's gross -- but the procedure was strong, loud, effective. This is one feature that impressed both me and my friend who came to witness the E10s in action.ZDNET's buying adviceI haven't written much here about my own OKP Life K2 robot vacuum because I spent a week with the Eureka NER E10s with the purpose of testing and assessing its performance. I couldn't help but conclude that -- aside from its impressive docking station and self-emptying capability -- there isn't a real advantage to dropping $550 for the Eureka E10s over a budget robot vacuum like the OKP Life K2.No robot vacuum can truly deep-clean your home, and ultimately, we want our automated cleaning tools to simply sweep the floor of tracked-in dirt and daily messes. Empirically speaking, the OKP Life K2 accomplishes this as well as the much more expensive Eureka NER E10s. While this comparison is only limited to one make and model, it serves as a cautionary tale for considering your next robot vacuum purchase.Featured reviews

ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's Ult Wear headphones debut with a novel audio feature and are perfect for anyone looking for an everyday pair of headphones for $200. An enjoyable sound, all-day comfort, and premium software features and design elements set these headphones apart from others in the same price range. You can only access higher-quality Bluetooth codecs and spatial audio technology with a compatible device or music streaming platform. more buying choices It's official -- premium headphones are out, and mid-range headphones are in. At least, that's my opinion, as many big-name consumer audio brands have beefed up their midrange headphones catalog with impressive offerings.Nowadays, a $200 pair of headphones can sound, feel, and look just as good as a $400 pair, and Sony's 2024Ult Wear headphones fit that bill as one of the coolest mid-range pairs on the market. The all-new headphones borrow audio, design, and noise-canceling features found in the company's high-end flagship 1000X series of headphones but flaunt a more accessible price.Also: The best over-ear headphones: Expert tested and reviewedWhen I think of Sony headphones, I envision warm sound, a utilitarian design, and a high level of functionality. The Ult Wear have all those things, plus a fun feature that other Sony models lack, which I'll touch on in a moment. These headphones might be your next best option if you're considering buying the XM5 but can't justify the price. So what makes the Ult Wear so impressive? details View at Sony First, let me clarify that this review covers Sony's over-ear headphones, in case the suspiciously simple product name confused you. You may have noticed that Sony stopped naming its products after a seemingly random string of letters and numbers. That alone should show you that these headphones exhibit a fresh, new vibe from Sony, and I like it.Now, let's talk about sound. The Ult Wear's 40mm drivers convey Sony's standard warm, bass-forward sound properties. In the upper range, treble reproduction is bright and clear without being too harsh on the ears. This out-of-the-box sound makes bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and EDM electrifying and exciting while keeping lead vocals and instruments at center stage.When I listened to Tame Impala's Is It True, the groovy bassline was present, heavy, and full of energy. The lead singer's vocals and the quirky synth sounds in the upper midrange were transparent, clean, and highly enjoyable.Also: The best over-ear headphones: Expert tested and reviewedPerhaps the most impressive element of the Ult Wear headphones' audio is called Ult Power Sound, a new feature Sony implemented into its line of newly released audio products. At the push of a button, the headphones automatically adjust their sound to provide deeper, richer bass, which Sony says is "designed to make the heart tremble."I love deep, rumbly, almost obnoxious bass, so this feature piqued my interest, but that's also because I've seen it before. I have to be fair; Skullcandy did the whole "bass you can feel" thing first with the Skullcrusher ANC 2 headphones. However, I will admit Sony did it better. Jada Jones/ZDNETWith a push of the holographic Ult button on the left ear cup, the music you're listening to receives considerable depth, delivering boomy bass you can feel at the base of your ears. Sony's Ult Power Sound is much easier to tame than Skullcandy's Crusher Bass, but it's still intense and requires some EQ tweaking to avoid significant muddying of the midrange.Additionally, Ult Power Sound has Sony's high-quality audio technology on its side, and despite a heavier bass presence, harmonic layers and minute details don't get lost in the mix. Sony lent its high-performing V1 chip from its 1000X-series headphones to the Ult Wear, which offers effective noise-canceling technology in their own right. Sony used this same chip in its more affordable WH-CH720N headphones, but the Ult Wear have significantly better noise-canceling properties.Also: The best noise-canceling earbuds: Expert tested and reviewedIn the Sony Headphones app, you can toggle between noise-canceling and transparency modes, and I found the Ult Wear's noise-canceling effectiveness to be on par with noise-canceling headphones in the $300 range, like the Bose QC45. However, activating the noise-canceling or transparency mode does significantly alter the sound quality. This phenomenon is typical for headphones in this price range even for Sony. Jada Jones/ZDNETThe Ult Wear have a premium design, blending the simplistic design of the XM5 headphones with the functional elements of the XM4 headphones. They have roomy, plush oval ear cups made of polyurethane leather and are very comfortable. Their build is primarily plastic, aside from the metal headband extenders. A wholly plastic build is typical in this price range, which ultimately makes these headphones incredibly lightweight.Also: Why I travel with these Google Pixel earbuds instead of over-ear headphones now - and can't go backTap and swipe controls on the right ear cup dictate volume and track skips, and these headphones have wear detection and external ear cup microphones for wind noise reduction. Sony also includes a 3.5mm cable, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a sturdy cloth-covered carrying case with your purchase. Not bad for $200.ZDNET's buying adviceThe Sony Ult Wear headphones are ideal for commuters, frequent flyers, and anyone who enjoys a good bass kick. Sony headphones usually have a bass-forward sound, so if other Sony headphones already have enough bass for you, the Ult Wear may be too much.If you want a great-sounding pair of Sony headphones without the extra bass, consider the Sony WH-CH720N. If you're looking for headphones with a neutral sound and adequate noise-canceling properties, try the Sennheiser Accentum Plus.Featured reviews .

If you're looking for a single wireless charger for your Pixel phone, Watch, and Pro earbuds, this 3-in-1 set from Phelinta is the one for you.

Beware FlowerStorm 2FA bypass attacksgettyUpdate, Dec. 25, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 23 now includes details of another 2FA bypass threat, AuthQuake, that has been fixed but serves as another warning to the dangers of thinking of two-factor authentication as being a security silver bullet.Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isnt all good newsfar from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat thats evolved. What Google and Microsoft users need to know.The Demise Of Rockstar 2FA And The Rise Of FlowerStorm 2FA Bypass AttacksWhat Google And Microsoft Users Need To KnowRegular readers will no doubt recall the warning regarding a two-factor authentication bypass exploit attack service called Rockstar 2FA, not least as that warning came less than a month ago. Based on telemetry gathered by Sophos researchers, the security outfit said, it appears that the group running the service experienced at least a partial collapse of its infrastructure, with pages associated with the service no longer reachable. This, the researchers were quick to point out, was not apparently down to law enforcement takedown action as is often the case. You might think, therefore, that reports of the death of Rockstar 2FA were a good thing. Im not so sure, and nor is Sophos it would seem.So, while its not bad news that some of that Rockstar 2FA infrastructure, such as Telegram channels used for command and control or pages that return a HTTP 522 response currently, a connection timed out error specific to Cloudflare, that another threat has filled the void most certainly is. That new threat comes by way of something called FlowerStorm, and there are some strong signs that it might not be as new as it seems.The FlowerStorm 2FA Bypass Threat ExplainedIn a Dec. 19 report, the principal threat researcher at Sophos X-Ops, Sean Gallagher, and Mark Parsons, a threat hunter for Sophos Managed Detection and Response, warned that in the weeks following the disruption of Rockstar2FA, we observed a surge in the use of a similar set of PaaS portals that have been tagged by some researchers as FlowerStormthe name coming from the use of plant-related terms in the HTML page titles of many of the phishing pages themselves. Interestingly, the FlowerStorm phishing-as-a-service resource shares a number of features with Rockstar, according to Sophos. The FlowerStorm 2FA exploit platform has been active since at least June, 2024, according to Sophos, but has a significant number of similarities to Rockstar2FA, including the format of its phishing portal pages and the connection to its backend server.MORE FOR YOUMitigating The FlowerStorm 2FA Bypass ThreatGoogle and Microsoft users are advised to be alert for any signs of phishing as this is how most 2FA bypass attacks, inlcuding this one, begin. See what Paul Walsh of MetaCert has to say about that here, but meanwhile a Google spokesperson said there are numerous protections to combat such attacks, including passkeys, which substantially reduce the impact of phishing and other social engineering attacks. Such security keys are known to be a stronger protection against automated bots, bulk phishing attacks, and targeted attacks than SMS, app-based one-time passwords, and other forms of traditional two-factor authentication, according Google.2FA Systems Based On Shared Secrets Are Inherently Vulnerable, Security Experts WarnAccording to a recent analysis from researchers based at Oasis Security, a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's 2FA implementation could have enabled attackers to bypass this additional layer of authentication protection and gain unauthorized access to users' Office 365 Microsoft accounts. Heres what you need to know about the AuthQuake vulnerability.AuthQuake relied upon one worryingly simple vulnerability, as is often the case with such things, namely that there was a relatively easy way to get around the 10-attempt code fail rate limit meant to prevent an attacker from executing multiple, simultaneous, 2FA code entry attempts. Given a side-digit 2FA code, the AuthQuake vulnerability could have enabled an attacker to quickly work through the options and crack the code. As I reported at the time, the Oasis researchers both identified and successfully demonstrated the 2FA bypass, which required no user interaction, generated no alerts and could be executed in under 70 minutes with a 50% success rate.Oasis reported the flaw to Microsoft, and a fix was deployed on Oct. 9, although the full details of that fix remain confidential. We appreciate the partnership with Oasis security in responsibly disclosing this issue. We have already released an update, and no customer action is required, a Microsoft spokesperson said.AuthQuake exposed significant flaws in Microsofts 2FA implementation, according to Jason Soroko, a senior fellow at Sectigo, which provides certificate lifecycle management services. Authentication systems based on shared secrets are inherently vulnerable, Soroko said, this discovery is a wake-up call. Organizations must act to adopt patches and reconsider their reliance on outdated MFA solutions. We must strive toward passwordless authentication solutions

Assetto Corsa Evo has revealed it's initial launch content. Credit: KUNOS SimulazioniIn a new developer update video, the team behind Assetto Corsa Evo has revealed which cars and tracks will be available when it first launches into Early Access in a few weeks, as well as confirming other details about what to expect during the first few months.Assetto Corsa Evo will launch into Early Access on Steam on January 16, and now for the first time we know some of the content that will be available when it first becomes playable for the public. The initial Early Access launch will include 20 cars from multiple manufacturers, as well as five tracks.There is seemingly no official list of the cars that will be available, but the reveal video showed off cars from the likes of BMW, Audi and Ferrari. We do know that they will be across multiple different classes, so you wont be stuck with one type of racing, but that could mean options for single class races could be limited at the start of the games life.When it comes to the tracks, we have some more concrete information, with five tracks from four continents being available at launch. They are: Laguna Seca (USA), Brands Hatch (UK), Imola (Italy), Mount Panorama (Australia) and Suzuka (Japan).MORE FOR YOUAs far as an initial track list goes it seems like a fairly good a mixed list, but there are some obvious big hitters that are missing. However, the full release will feature up to 15 officially licensed tracks, so you can expect more to arrive fairly quickly following the Early Access launch. The same goes for cars, with 100 cars expected at the full launch, so expect a fairly rapid release schedule for those.When the Early Access version launches, you will be able to take part in the first part of the single player mode that includes practise sessions, quick races, and the driving academy, which is a new educational feature that seemingly teaches you different parts of the track one at a time. There is no word on if any other modes will be available at launch.The team also showed off the open world part of the game, which is a recreation of the area around the famous Nrburgring in Germany. However, this portion of the game will not be available in the first Early Access build, and will instead launch later in the year, likely around the summer time.The 1.0 full release of Assetto Corsa Evo is currently targeting a Fall 2025 release window, however there is no guarantee it will hit that, with community feedback likely dictating a lot of what needs to be worked on in the coming months. However, everything we have seen so far from AC Evo looks good, and it appears to be shaping up to be a great driving sim.

In context: Google does not want to sell off Chrome, which the U.S. government has proposed, so it has countered with its own suggestion about how to remedy its outsized and according to a recent ruling illegal domination of the online search market. Google is proposing to modify its agreements with Apple and other partners regarding default search engine settings on new devices. This comes in response to a recent U.S. ruling that found the tech giant unlawfully dominating the online search market.Google's proposal, submitted to U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, suggests a more limited approach compared to the government's push for more drastic measures. It aims to address the court's concerns while urging caution against interventions that could potentially stifle innovation, especially in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and its impact on online services, including search engines.While the company plans to appeal the ruling that it holds an illegal monopoly in online search and related advertising, it suggests that the upcoming "remedies" phase should focus primarily on its distribution agreements.These agreements, which the judge found to give Google a "major, largely unseen advantage over its rivals," have resulted in most U.S. devices coming pre-loaded with Google's search engine. To address this, Google proposes making the agreements non-exclusive, particularly for Android manufacturers, and unbundling the Play Store from Chrome and search for Android phone manufacturers. Additionally, the company suggests allowing browser developers to annually reconsider Google as the default search engine.Notably, Google's proposal does not include ending revenue-sharing agreements, which provide a portion of ad revenue to device and software companies that set Google as the default search engine. These agreements have been crucial for independent browser developers like Mozilla, with Apple reportedly receiving an estimated $20 billion from its agreement with Google in 2022 alone.The proposal has already faced criticism from competitors. Kamyl Bazbaz, spokesperson for search engine competitor DuckDuckGo, argued that Google's suggestions attempt to maintain the status quo and fall short of truly restoring competition in the affected markets. // Related StoriesIn contrast to Google's more limited approach, the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of states are seeking more extensive remedies. These include forcing Google to sell off Chrome and potentially its Android mobile operating system, stopping Google from paying to be the default search engine, ceasing investments in search rivals and query-based AI products, and licensing Google's search results and technology to rivals.Google maintains that the government's proposed remedies are extreme and don't properly reflect the specific conduct found to be illegal by the judge. The company argues that courts have historically discouraged such drastic measures and that remedies should be of the "same type or class" as the violations.Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google's vice president for regulatory affairs, emphasized that the company's proposal would allow competing browsers like Apple's Safari to have the freedom to partner with any search engine they deem best for their users. Google also proposes allowing device makers to preload multiple search engines and not requiring them to include Chrome and Google search if they want to include other Google apps.As the case progresses, Judge Mehta has scheduled a proceeding in April to decide on appropriate measures to address the lack of competition in the industries Google has dominated. This trial will see prosecutors calling witnesses from OpenAI, AI search startup Perplexity, and Microsoft. A final decision is expected by August 2025.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChiefs vs. Steelers on Christmas: time, channel, and coverageRavens vs. Texans on Christmas: time, channel, and coverageHow to watch the NFL on Christmas Day 2024Is there a halftime show?The NFL is giving fans presents on Christmas in the form of two regular season games. Basketball used to be the sport that dominated Christmas, but now, the NFL hopes to play games on the holiday annually. While it wont have the same impact as Thanksgiving football, the NFLs Christmas Day games could become one of the leagues newest traditions.The NFL kicks off Week 17 on Christmas with two excellent games. In the early game, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) take on Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5). The late-afternoon game pits Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans (9-5). Find out more about how to watch this NFL doubleheader on Christmas.Recommended VideosThe game between the Chiefs and the Steelers kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 25. The game will be played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.RelatedFor the first time in league history, Netflix will broadcast the Christmas Day games. Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, and JJ Watt will be on the broadcast, with Melanie Collins and Stacey Dales reporting from the sidelines.The Core Revealed / FlickrThe game featuring the Ravens and Texans starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 25.The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston.This game also airs on Netflix. The games on-air talent includes Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen, Jamie Erdahl, and Steve Wyche.Announcing our on-air talent for the NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix! #NFLonNetflix pic.twitter.com/i1TA5pwuNA Netflix (@netflix) December 11, 2024Both games will stream live exclusively on Netflix. The NFL Christmas Day games are included in all Netflix plans. Options include the ad-supported plan at $7 per month, standard at $15 per month, and premium at $23 per month. In the U.S., the games will expire on Netflix three hours after the live stream ends.Fans in the home and away teams markets can watch the games on broadcast television. Additionally, the games will be available to stream with NFL+, available through the NFL mobile app.Pregame coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET with NFL Christmas Gameday. There will be two Gamedaycrews. Kay Adams will host the Los Angeles pregame show with Drew Brees, Robert Griffin III, Manti Teo, and Mina Kimes. The Pittsburgh crew will feature Laura Rutledge, Devin McCourty, and Jason McCourty. Ian Rapoport will serve as the shows reporter for any breaking news, with NFL official Gene Steratore acting as the rules analyst. Comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze are set to appear on the broadcast.HOUSTON, TEXAS - 12.25.24Yes! Similar to the Super Bowl, the game between the Ravens and Texans will feature a performance at halftime. This year, the performer is Beyonc, who will be performing songs from her latest album, Cowboy Carter.Editors Recommendations