| Apex Legends is punishing cheaters by making them fight each other
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 In any online game, cheaters can really ruin it for everyone else. Not only do they ruin the sense of fair play, but, in defiance of the old adage, they often prosper. So what's EA doing with Apex Legends's cheaters? Sticking the offenders in a pool together. Respawn, the game's developers, posted a "check-in" update to Reddit over the weekend, detailing among other things its attempts to mitigate unfair play. There's the usual measures: creating AI that detects cheating programs; identifying spam accounts; requiring two-factor authentication on suspect accounts. But another solution bears mentioning, because it sounds kind of ingenious: "[m]atchmaking… This story continues at The Next Web
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| US attorney: Garner case is now closed
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 The U.S. attorney for eastern New York says there is "insufficient evidence" to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the officer who arrested Eric Garner violated his civil rights. (July 16)
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| Scouted: Soothe Yourself to Sleep With Marpac's Original Classic Dohm White Noise Machine
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 Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast Forget the weird white noise apps on your smartphone and instead opt for the real deal. The Marpac Dohm — which debuted in 1962 and has been dubbed the "Original White Noise Machine" — creates the sound of rushing air to help drown out other sounds and lull you right to sleep. The device allows you to personalize the tone and volume depending on your needs and works brilliantly for babies and adults. No buyer's remorse and plenty of Zzz's forecasted here. | Get it on Amazon > Let Scouted guide you to the best Prime Day deals. Shop Here > Read more at The Daily Beast.
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| Head of Planned Parenthood Ousted After 'Secret' Meeting
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 James Lawler Duggan/Reuters Planned Parenthood removed President and CEO Leanna Wen from her position Tuesday, in what she called a "secret meeting" amid ongoing negotiations over her departure. In a statement, Wen said she and the board had "philosophical differences" about the direction and future of the women's health organization. The ouster comes less than a year into Wen's tenure—and as abortion rights are increasingly under threat. The organization said in a statement that that former board member Alexis McGill Johnson would serve as acting president and CEO. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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| Scouted: Save $80 on a Keurig That Will K-Cup For You and Hand Over Lattes and Cappuccinos When You Need Them
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 Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast You deserve choices and this Keurig gives them to you. From K-Cups to lattes, your morning brews can be as quick and to-the-point as you need them or as lavish and luxurious as you deserve. Just make your choice and press the button. It's designed to look great on any counter and made for easy cleaning and handling. And more than 1,300 left it a 4.3-star average rating, to boot. The steep Prime Day discount ends tonight so don't wait too long. | Get it on Amazon > Let Scouted guide you to the best Prime Day deals. Shop Here > Scouted is internet shopping with a pulse. Follow us on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter for even more recommendations and exclusive content. Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts, The Daily Beast may collect a share of sales. Read more at The Daily Beast. Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here
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