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cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/36332291

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After many years, fans have successfully created a native PC port of Sonic Unleashed, called Unleashed Recompiled. This allows the game to run on modern PCs. The project utilized tools like XenonRecomp and XenosRecomp, which convert PowerPC code and Xenos shaders into x86 PC-compatible C++ and HLSL code, respectively. This means that, in theory, any Xbox 360 game can be recompiled for PC. The PC port supports modding, allowing players to enhance the game with new features and customizations, such as Music Attenuation and raising the FPS cap above 60 FPS. Users who want to play with Unleashed Recompiled or create their own Xbox 360 recompilations must legally obtain their copies of the Xbox 360 titles and DLC.

AI Summary:

After many years, fans have successfully created a native PC port of Sonic Unleashed, called Unleashed Recompiled. This allows the game to run on modern PCs. The project utilized tools like XenonRecomp and XenosRecomp, which convert PowerPC code and Xenos shaders into x86 PC-compatible C++ and HLSL code, respectively. This means that, in theory, any Xbox 360 game can be recompiled for PC. The PC port supports modding, allowing players to enhance the game with new features and customizations, such as Music Attenuation and raising the FPS cap above 60 FPS. Users who want to play with Unleashed Recompiled or create their own Xbox 360 recompilations must legally obtain their copies of the Xbox 360 titles and DLC.

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Overview:

• Mozilla is updating its new Terms of Use for Firefox due to criticism over unclear language about user data.
• Original terms seemed to give Mozilla broad ownership of user data, causing concern.
• Updated terms emphasize limited scope of data interaction, stating Mozilla only needs rights necessary to operate Firefox.
• Mozilla acknowledges confusion and aims to clarify their intent to make Firefox work without owning user content.
• Company explains they don't make blanket claims of "never selling data" due to evolving legal definitions and obligations.
• Mozilla collects and shares some data with partners to keep Firefox commercially viable, but ensures data is anonymized or shared in aggregate.

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• Utah is poised to ban fluoride in public water systems, pending the governor's signature.
• The bill prohibits adding fluoride to public water and repeals previous related laws.
• Federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized fluoride, influencing the bill.
• Studies on fluoride’s impact on children's IQ have mixed results, with some showing negative effects and others showing no harm.
• Major public health groups support fluoridation for dental health benefits.
• The anti-fluoridation movement has gained popularity post-Covid-19.
• Similar legislation is proposed in Florida, emphasizing the importance of consent in public health measures.

Experiment with Google Pixels: New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) collaborated with Google to use Google Pixel smartphones for track inspections on the subway system. How It Worked: Six Pixel phones were mounted on subway cars, using their sensors and external microphones to detect track defects by recording audio, vibration, and location data. AI Technology: The collected data was used to train AI models to predict track issues. The system, known as TrackInspect, identified 92% of defects later confirmed by human inspectors. Human Involvement: Despite the technology, human inspectors are still essential for maintenance and verification. Robert Sarno, an assistant chief track officer, played a significant role in labeling the data collected by the phones. Future Plans: The MTA and Google plan to expand the experiment to a full pilot project, with the aim of creating a modernized system to automatically identify and organize track repairs.

The goal is to catch defects early to minimize service disruptions for the 3.7 million daily subway riders in New York City.

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• Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking the United States 28th out of 180 countries for anti-corruption efforts.
• The U.S. received its lowest-ever score of 65 out of 100, indicating concerns about public sector corruption, including bribery and misuse of public office.
• Denmark, Finland, and Singapore were the top-ranked countries, while South Sudan ranked the lowest.
• Recent changes to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the Trump administration, which paused enforcement to aid U.S. companies in international business, did not affect the latest index as it only covers data through 2024.
• Transparency International emphasizes the importance of tackling corruption to combat authoritarianism and protect human rights.
• The report highlights that only 32 countries have improved their anti-corruption efforts since 2012, with 148 countries either remaining the same or worsening.