Samsung will roll out new paid tiers for its SmartThings API starting October, impacting non-commercial developers and advanced smart home users, including those utilizing Home Assistant integration, who will face new costs for access.
The World Cup's hydration breaks and other rule changes are analyzed for their impact on coaching strategy and game momentum. While some changes are disliked, they are seen as necessary for fairness and player safety, with coaches like Ronald Koeman planning to utilize them. The expansion to 48 teams is praised for increasing competition and global reach.
The World Cup has begun with several rule changes causing confusion for players, coaches, and fans, particularly regarding VAR interventions and hydration breaks. A controversial VAR decision in the USA vs. Paraguay match highlights the ambiguity surrounding 'mistaken identity' rules, while mandatory hydration breaks are questioned for their necessity and potential financial benefits for broadcasters.
The World Cup has seen a decent start, but rule changes are causing confusion. A VAR decision on mistaken identity was questioned, and mandatory hydration breaks are being used for tactical instructions and commercials, sparking debate.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
SpaceX's IPO is set to be the largest ever, with new NASDAQ rule changes significantly increasing demand for its stock. These changes reduce the waiting period for new companies to join the NASDAQ 100 and artificially inflate the weighting of companies like SpaceX by tripling their 'free float' for index calculations.
Angela Rayner has strongly criticized the UK government's proposed changes to visa rules, calling it "un-British" to extend settlement waiting times for migrants already in the UK, particularly care workers.
A new CCDH report reveals that abusive and racist comments targeting US lawmakers on Facebook tripled in the six months after Meta relaxed its content moderation rules. Violent threats and hate speech quadrupled, while Meta claims enforcement hasn't increased.
A new study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that abusive and racist comments targeting US lawmakers on Facebook tripled in the six months after Meta relaxed its content moderation rules. Violent threats and hate speech quadrupled, while bullying and harassment doubled. Meta claims its own reports show no increase in hateful conduct.
A proposed US Department of Homeland Security rule could limit international graduates' ability to stay and work in the US, potentially exacerbating labor shortages in AI, tech, and engineering. Indian students, a large demographic, may be particularly affected as pathways like Day 1 CPT programs could be restricted.
The Trump administration is proposing a rule change that would allow political appointees to review federal research grants, potentially undermining the peer-review system. Critics warn this could politicize science, ban research on DEI and gender, and hinder international collaborations.
Proposed US student visa rule changes could make it harder for international graduates, especially Indians, to stay and work in the US, potentially exacerbating talent shortages in AI and tech sectors.
The UK Home Office is sending letters to children as young as five, legally residing in the UK, instructing them to leave the country, even if their parents have permission to remain. These children are dependants of care workers on visas, and the letters come despite the families arriving before new restrictions were implemented.
The NRL season is struggling with high-scoring, low-quality matches due to set restarts, but State of Origin may provide relief with its traditionally intense and strategic gameplay, despite concerns it could be impacted by the same rules.
The SEC has approved Nasdaq PHLX's rule change to list cash-settled Bitcoin Index Options (QBTC), a significant step for integrating Bitcoin volatility trading into US-listed options infrastructure. This allows investors to trade Bitcoin exposure without holding BTC, using existing securities accounts and margin frameworks.
Delhi High Court questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat 'ineligible' after her maternity break, suggesting rules may have been changed to target her. The court urged the Centre to form an expert panel for her fitness evaluation ahead of Asian Games trials.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic competitions, suggesting rules might have been changed to target her after her maternity break. The court urged the government to form an expert panel to assess her fitness for the Asian Games trials.
Korean badminton, currently in a golden age with stars like An Se-young and Seo Seung-jae/Kim Won-ho, is set to adapt to a new 15-point scoring system starting January 2027, replacing the traditional 21-point format. Coach Park Joo-bong is developing new strategies to maintain dominance.
Max Verstappen indicated he's likely to stay in Formula 1 due to planned engine rule changes for next year, which aim to restore a more traditional racing balance. Other drivers, including Lando Norris, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri, welcomed the move.
Ravichandran Ashwin demands DRS rule change after a controversial final-ball incident in IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, where Punjab was denied a leg-bye despite successfully overturning an lbw decision.
Motability scraps mandatory 'black box' telematics for drivers under 30 and new leaseholders after backlash from disability rights advocates, citing anxiety and concerns over inconsistent app performance and restrictive rules.
A Labour NEC member opposes changing party rules to let Andy Burnham run for leadership without being an MP, warning it could lead to a lengthy contest and undesired leftward shift.
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
