- WhatsApp Enhances User Privacy with Alternate Profile Feature and Boosts Group Call Capacity WhatsApp, the globally acclaimed messaging platform, has always strived to cater to its diverse user base. Recognizing the multifunctional nature of its service, from personal chats to professional communication, WhatsApp is now reportedly introducing an "alternate profile" feature. Additionally, the app is set to make joining video calls more straightforward for a larger number of participants.
News about the alternate profile feature surfaced from WABetaInfo, which discovered this feature testing in a recent beta version. This new feature could grant users an unprecedented degree of privacy by facilitating a separate profile visible only to specific contacts. This way, users might gain... Continue reading
- Dungeons & Dragons Icons Add New Dimension to Dragonheir: Silent Gods Universe Nuverse, the company behind the open-world strategy RPG Dragonheir: Silent Gods, has unveiled the official date for its partnership with Wizards of the Coast, which would bring beloved characters from Dungeons & Dragons into Dragonheir’s world. Initially hinted at in April with a vague Q2 2023 release date, Nuverse revised the schedule, promising fans an earlier launch on November 17. Although a comprehensive list of featured characters remains unrevealed, promotional graphics flaunting Drizzt Do'Urden provide some clues.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods' exponential growth sets the stage for expanding its multiverse as it welcomes iconic Dungeons & Dragons personas starting in November. This... Continue reading
- Goblin Adventure Unleashed: Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Offers Unique Goblin Player Experience A modder from the illustrious Baldur’s Gate 3 community has sparked joy among players by introducing a platform that allows for a uniquely goblin-centric adventure.
Baldur's Gate 3, crafted by Larian Studios, is renowned for offering one of the most engaging role-playing experiences in the realm of video gaming. Its multilayered narratives dynamically change as per the choices of the players, curating a series of experiences that are singularly unique to each player.
The allure of this customization lies in both the player-created characters and the company they keep throughout the game. Race selections in Baldur's Gate 3, akin to traditional Dungeons... Continue reading
- Insomniac Games Unleashes Pre-Release Update for Anticipated Spider-Man 2 Game Insomniac Games is setting the stage for the global debut of Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5 this week by rolling out the first update for the game. If you've digitally pre-ordered the game, then you're in luck, as you can pre-load the eagerly-awaited sequel already. PlayStation Game Size tipped off via X (Twitter) that a day-one update, weighing approximately 1.8GB, is also now available for download for those who have pre-loaded the title. The specifics of the updates are yet to be shared by Insomniac, potentially held back until the official game reviewers, currently bound by NDA, are free to... Continue reading
- Elon Musk's Innovative Approach to Monetizing Social Network X In the ever-evolving world of technology, there are few figures as iconic as Elon Musk. The enigmatic entrepreneur, known for shaking up industries with his forward-thinking ideas, is charting a new course once again. This time, Musk is venturing into the realm of social media, aiming to propel platform X – a struggling corporate network – towards profitability. The rumored strategy involves introducing a three-tier subscription model, a move that could either solidify X's standing or signal its demise.
The catalyst behind this new approach is Musk's dissatisfaction with the 'free for everyone' model that currently characterizes platform X. It has... Continue reading
- Red Dead Redemption Receives a Smooth Performance Upgrade on PS5 Rockstar's Wild West masterpiece, Red Dead Redemption, has received a significant performance update. The game, originally released over 13 years ago, is now capable of running at a smooth 60 frames per second (FPS) on PlayStation 5. This is a substantial addition, considering that this much-loved title was initially criticized for its lack of a 60 FPS mode. The news broke out when an eagle-eyed Twitter user noticed the upgrade and shared it with the gaming community.
In the gaming world, the smoothness of a game's visuals is often measured in frames per second, with higher numbers indicating smoother gameplay. The... Continue reading
- Starfield: Skyrocketing to Success with 10 Million Players in Just Two Weeks In the gaming cosmos, a new star has risen, and it's shining rather brightly - Bethesda's Starfield. This space exploration RPG has achieved a significant landmark with a player count reaching a staggering ten million, merely two weeks post its launch. Bethesda Game Studios has always been a powerhouse in the gaming world, but with Starfield, they've set a new precedent for their success. The ten million player milestone is a glowing testament to their ingenuity and the captivating allure of this space-faring epic.
Starfield has been at the forefront of gaming discussions for months, proving itself as a compelling force... Continue reading
- Gamescom Graced by the Sneak Peek of Nintendo Switch 2 In recent times, the tide of rumors has been swirling around the unveiling of the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Putting a pin in these speculations, a fresh report issued by Eurogamer confirmed that this next-generation aphelion of gaming did indeed make its grand appearance at last month’s Gamescom, albeit discreetly. The game developers and trade visitors at the annual Gamescom event, turning the rumor into substantial news, indeed had a taste of the future of gaming with the Nintendo Switch 2.
Building upon the conjectures, details about this unplanned revelation paint a very intriguing picture. The Nintendo Switch 2 was positioned... Continue reading
- X Puts a Full Stop to Crawling and Scraping: How The New Rules Will Reshape Data Use In a noteworthy development from the tech industry, Elon Musk's newly obtained social platform, X - formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled updates to its terms of service. These changes impose an outright ban on any data scraping or web crawling activity unless prior written permission is given. This action seems to be a move aimed at warding off artificial intelligence models that typically engage in training using data from their platform. The new procedures, effective on the 29th of September, spell a significant tilt in stance concerning data usage.
Formerly, the conditions of X's services permitted the act of web... Continue reading
- An Insider's Preview: Payday 3 Beta Weekend Extravaganza Video game enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Payday 3's open beta version is set for a grand reveal this weekend. In the gaming world, beta versions become a significant experience mainly for the game's loyal fanbase. The wait is finally over to get hands-on exposure to this amazing game, ensuring a thrilling conquest even before the full-scale version is launched later in the month. This celebratory moment comes offering an exhilarating start to the action-filled adventure that the game promises.
Revel in the joy of attempting an exclusive heist, 'No Rest For The Wicked', during this open beta session. This... Continue reading
- Revamped Privacy Policy of X – An Eye-Opener for the Future of AI In a digital world where privacy is becoming more and more paramount, X's recently updated privacy policy has raised eyebrows amongst tech-savvy individuals. The tech titan does not shy away from announcing its rather bold step into the vast realm of data collection. As per its latest notification reaching millions of users, X will now begin collecting biometric data in addition to job and educational history of its clients. This somewhat uncanny revelation was spotted by industry experts at Bloomberg earlier this week.
Taking a deeper dive into X's newest privacy policy, it is clear that the conglomerate is not restricting... Continue reading
- Growing the Realm of Learning: Duolingo Ventures into Music Education In a surprising yet exciting move, the leading language-learning platform Duolingo is now turning its innovative approach to music education. It has been identified that the company is in the early stages of creating a new application focused on making music learning more accessible and engaging for everyone.
Details on the new endeavor are still sparse, but preliminary information suggests the yet-to-be-named app would follow Duolingo's game-like approach. Designed to make learning fun and promote consistency, these gamification elements could revolutionize how music is taught and learned.
Proving its commitment to innovation, Duolingo seems poised to replicate its success in language learning... Continue reading