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First up, a quirky but consequential legal battle is unfolding in Alaska, where two men share the exact same name — Dan Sullivan. One is a sitting Republican senator and presidential ally. The other is a retired schoolteacher whom Republicans claim was recruited by Democrats to split the vote. Courts are now weighing whether the second Sullivan stays on the ballot, and the outcome could determine control of a Senate seat.
Shifting gears, a developer has built something genuinely clever for foldable phones — a maze game called Orisuji that you solve by physically folding your device. It's a rare example of software designed around hardware in a meaningful way, echoing the early days of iPhone gaming when the phone itself was the controller. Whether foldables find their killer app moment may depend on exactly this kind of creative thinking.
And finally, a small but practical reminder for the millions of PlayStation five owners out there — your console may be plugged into the wrong HDMI port on your television. Only certain ports support the full range of display features the console offers, including high frame rates and variable refresh. It's a simple fix, but one that could meaningfully change your experience.
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