Google cancels plans to kill off cookies for advertisers

The latest change comes after several delays to find an alternative for its Chrome browser

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Monarch Tractor CEO says $133M raise will help it escape ‘quite a challenging time’

Monarch Tractor was in a tricky spot late last year as the autonomous electric tractor startup juggled growth and an uncertain fundraising environment. Now, with $133 million in new funds, CEO Praveen Penmetsa tells TechCrunch that the startup is plowing ahead into greener pastures.  The $133 million Series C funding round was co-led by agri-food […]
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TechCrunch Space: SpaceX’s big plans to bring the ISS back to Earth

Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Before we begin, a quick note: I write this newsletter on Friday and it gets delivered to you on Monday. So if I neglect to mention a world-historical event that happens over the weekend — like, say, the attempted assassination of a former President — that’s why. Now […]
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Republican representatives call on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify

Republican representatives called on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify about its defective software update.

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Tesla reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday and investors want a robotaxi update

Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call will give investors insights into CEO Elon Musk’s new priorities after the company reported its biggest revenue drop since 2012 in the first quarter.

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UK gambling giant Entain welcomes new CEO

Gambling industry giant Entain has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as its new CEO. 
Formerly known as GVC Holdings, the parent company of established betting brands such as BetMGM and Ladbrokes has concluded its search for a new leader after the departure of Jette Nygaard-Andersen.
Her exit followed a long-running bribery scandal that hampered the company, contributing to a downward spiral that resulted in significant losses of £879 in its most recent annual results.
Mr. Isaacs will take up his role on September 2, relieving Stella David from her duties as acting CEO at the London-listed firm. David will replace Barry Gibson as company chair on September 30, when he retires.
The outgoing interim boss welcomed the arrival of her new colleague.
“The positive progress we have already achieved means the business has strong building blocks in place for the future. I am confident that with Gavin’s leadership, we will realize the ambitious plans that we have for Entain.”
Isaacs is considered as an industry stalwart, time-served at recognized entities such as DraftKings, Scientific Games, and Bally Technologies. His most recent position was as chairperson at Games Global. 
He expressed his excitement and anticipation at the prospect of the upcoming challenge. 
“The company’s iconic brands, exceptional talent, and ongoing execution of its refocused strategy will enable the business to return to a leadership position across all aspects,” Isaacs stated.
“I am confident that Entain has an extremely bright future. I look forward to leading the group in capitalizing on the opportunities ahead and creating value for all its stakeholders,” he added.

We’re proud to announce the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as our new CEO, effective from 2nd September. With over 25 years of experience across the global sports betting and gaming industries, Gavin brings a wealth of industry expertise to Entain.Read more: https://t.co/WzltXudS9Y pic.twitter.com/ZE3xmgBxZG
— Entain (@EntainGroup) July 22, 2024

 
Immediate challenge for new Entain boss Isaacs
The landmark losses for Entain in recent times can be directly attributed to the bribing scandal, representing a significant proportion of the total figure. 
A penalty of around £585 million was agreed with HM Revenue & Customs to settle charges related to alleged bribery offenses in Turkey. In addition, Entain will make a £20m  charitable donation and contribute a further £10m towards HMRC and CPS costs.
Nygaard-Andersen resigned in December last year after the settlement, following disgruntlement from shareholders about her leadership and the direction of the company. 
One of Isaacs’ immediate concerns will be a pending group claim on behalf of several investors, filed against the firm. It is alleged that Entain did not provide clarity to the concerned parties on the historical offenses in Turkey.
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How to Fair Catch in College Football 25

While the game of football might seem like a simple affair, getting the ball from point A to point B, there are a bunch of little nuances that can make or break winning.
One of these is a Fair Catch, a simple but effective rule that could influence the game dramatically, especially when done right.
Here, we’ll take you through how to Fair Catch in College Football 25 so you too can take advantage of this mechanic and use it to change things up every once in a while.
How to Fair Catch in College Football 25
To Fair Catch in College Football 25, you’ll first have to select the correct receiver by hitting the B/Circle button, and then when the time comes to catch, hold the Y/Triangle button.
This may seem simple enough but definitely get the timing right, especially if you’re trying to go for a Fair Catch in the end zone, where things get a little risky.
Ensure you are in fact holding that Y/Triangle button and not tapping it because like the various passes in the game, if you’re not doing the correct press/hold, you’ll end up performing a different action.
Another thing to note here is that you can only initiate a Fair Catch when the ball is kicked to you off a kick-off. This can be after half-time, after a punt, or even after the opposition scores, so you will have a few different opportunities.

This may seem like a given but for those of you who are jumping back into football with this iteration of the game might have forgotten a few of the rules.
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Crypto sees volatility after Joe Biden’s withdrawal

The cryptocurrency market witnessed significant turbulence shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election.
Within a 30-minute window, nearly $67 million in leveraged long positions were liquidated according to CoinGlass data. This sudden market movement occurred between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM UTC on July 21, triggered by a sharp 2.3% drop in Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, which fell from $67,713 to $65,880 according to CoinMarketCap data.
However, the market quickly rebounded, with Bitcoin reaching a 24-hour high of $68,480. This rapid recovery led to losses for traders with leveraged short positions, totaling approximately $34 million.
Market perspectives
Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, told Cointelegraph that Biden’s withdrawal might have initially been perceived as increasing Donald Trump’s chances of victory. He said:
Biden was not credible to beat Trump so an alternative candidate could have limited Trump’s chances. […] But there is no credible alternative… hence BTC pump.
Any news about Trump’s odds of winning the election is seen as positive for the cryptocurrency industry by many. The reason is largely that he positioned himself as the pro-crypto candidate and has recently gone as far as to say that he wants all Bitcoin going forward to be mined in the United States.
Over a broader 12-hour period on July 21, the cryptocurrency market saw total liquidations of $134.5 million, with $81.1 million in long positions and $53.4 million in short positions being wiped out. This marks the highest liquidation volume in a 12-hour span since July 8.
The liquidations primarily affected Bitcoin ($43.8 million), Ethereum (ETH) ($31.1 million), and Solana (SOL) ($8.6 million). Major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and OKX bore the brunt of these liquidations, handling $64.5 million and $44 million respectively.
As the political landscape shifts, Vice President Kamala Harris is now considered the likely Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election. As of press time, Bitcoin is trading at $67,055, showing a 0.17% decrease over the past 24 hours.
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Netflix seizes the potential in gaming with over 80 in development

Netflix has over 80 games in development and plans to release a new game every month into Netflix Stories, their games and interactive fiction hub.
In their Q2 earnings call Q&A, Netflix CEO Gregory K. Peters, and Co-CEO Theodore A. Sarandos both discussed the media company’s gaming plans with enthusiasm.
Peters acknowledged the huge size of the games industry while noting that in the grand scheme of things, gaming is a relatively small part of Netflix’s business at present, saying “The investment level in games relative to our overall content spend is also quite small.” He went on to say that the challenge now is scaling.
He also noted that one of the biggest areas of success for Netflix’s gaming ventures is when games can tie into successful Netflix shows, particularly with narrative games. “And one of those things that really is working is connecting our members with games based on specific Netflix IP that they love,” said Peters, “And this is an area that we’ve been able to move in quickly in a particular space, which is interactive narrative games.”
Peters then talked about games expected to be released into Netflix Stories shortly, calling out “amazing IP” that they expect to resonate with viewers such as Emily in Paris and Selling Sunset. “And we have lots more, including very different types of games yet to come in the quarters and years ahead,” concluded Peters.
Gaming and Netflix shows – a match made in heaven?
Sarandos then went on to talk about the exciting opportunities that arise from marrying the content and gaming verticals. “So every once in a while, we get something like Squid Game: The Challenge following Squid Game, the scripted series.”
He continued, “I think our opportunity here to serve super fandom with games is really fun and remarkable. I think the idea of being able to take a show and give the superfan a place to be in between seasons and even beyond that, to be able to use the game platform to introduce new characters and new storylines or new plot twist events, now you could do those kinds of things and then they can then materialize in the next season or in the sequel to the film.”
As well as self-developed games for Netflix Stories that tie into existing IPs, Netflix is also partnering with other companies to add third-party games to its platform. These include the much-anticipated Tales of the Shire, which Netflix will carry the mobile version of, and indie games like Arranger and The Case of the Golden Idol, amongst many others.
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Over 200 Bethesda Game Studios staff have formed a union

241 game developers at Bethesda Game Studios (BGS) have unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
This includes artists, engineers, programmers, and designers. Microsoft, the parent company of Bethesda Games Studios, has recognized the union.
According to the CWA press release on the topic, this marks the first Wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft games studio, meaning all eligible job titles are being represented by one union, rather than just one job class/title. This sets it apart from previous unionization efforts in Microsoft-owned studios, which were centered around QA workers.
A post on X from OneBGS_USA said that members are “ecstatic,” and they hope to “advocate for the betterment of every developer at BGS, setting the new standard for our industry.”

We, a majority of developers at Bethesda Game Studios Dallas, Rockville, and Austin, are ecstatic to announce the formation of our union with @CWAUnion. Together as #OneBGSUSA, we advocate for the betterment of every developer at BGS, setting the new standard for our industry.
— OneBGS_USA (@OneBGS_USA) July 19, 2024

The union’s statement continued, “As a democratic organization, we seek to empower the collective wishes of our studios’ workers; having a safe, sustainable, and equitable work environment for all. Having a proper seat at the discussion table allows us to turn those wishes into reality.
“Joining in solidarity with our fellow members at @ZeniMaxWorkers, @OneBGS_MTL, and all of @CWAUnion, we push for increased job security, compensation transparency, and flexibility to continue creating the games we love.”
This has been met with happiness and excitement across the video games industry and labor unions generally. Johnny Brown, the President of CWA Local 2108 (the chapter of the CWA Bethesda’s Maryland members will be part of) described it as a “groundbreaking achievement, and said, “Workers are taking a step forward to negotiating better working conditions, helping to raise standards across the industry.”
Unions are coming to the video game industry
The video game industry is increasingly turning to organization in the face of existential threats like artificial intelligence. Zenimax union members have previously said that an agreement was reached that “AI would not be used to replace a person’s job.” There have also been unionization efforts in the UK and the IWGB Game Workers Union has spoken out about anti-worker practices at Rockstar as development for Grand Theft Auto 6 reaches a fever pitch.
Video game journalist for Bloomberg, Jason Schrier, said about the Bethesda union, “We’ll likely see many more announcements like this in the coming months and years. Labor in the video game industry has reached a tipping point.”
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