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![Instagram Empowers Users with New Content Control Features and Creator Transparency Tools]()
Instagram Empowers Users with New Content Control Features and Creator Transparency Tools Instagram is stepping up its game by testing new features that give users greater control over their content and improve transparency for creators. Users will soon have the ability to select an "Interested" button on recommended posts, informing the app about their preferences and tailoring their feed accordingly. With this new control, users can better adjust the content they see on the social network.
The "Interested" button is an addition to Instagram's current personalization controls, including the "Not Interested" option for suggested posts and the ability to snooze recommendations. Another exciting development is the experimentation of transparency notifications for creators. These... Continue reading -
![Exploring the Phenomenon of Esports: A Comprehensive Guide to Competitive Gaming and its Leading Titles]()
Exploring the Phenomenon of Esports: A Comprehensive Guide to Competitive Gaming and its Leading Titles Esports, or electronic sports, is a form of competition where professional gamers compete against each other in various video games. The concept of competitive gaming dates back to the early 1970s, with the first known video game competition taking place at Stanford University in 1972.
However, it wasn't until the late 1990s and early 2000s that esports began to gain traction as a legitimate form of entertainment and competition, thanks to the rise of the Internet and advancements in gaming technology.
Fast forward to the present day, and esports has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with millions of fans around the world... Continue reading -
![The Last of Us Part II: Joel's Grave and the Heartbreaking Detail of Flowers]()
The Last of Us Part II: Joel's Grave and the Heartbreaking Detail of Flowers As one of the most anticipated and critically acclaimed video games, The Last of Us Part II, developed by Naughty Dog, has impressed players with its immersive storytelling, complex characters, and stunning visual details. Among the many emotional moments throughout the game, there is a particular scene that stands out for its profound sadness and symbolism – the sight of Joel's grave adorned with flowers.
Joel, the protagonist of the first game, meets a tragic end in The Last of Us Part II, leaving players with a whirlwind of emotions. As Ellie, the other main character, players eventually come across Joel's... Continue reading -
![Netflix Trims Budget by $300 Million in 2023: A Strategic Move or Cause for Concern?]()
Netflix Trims Budget by $300 Million in 2023: A Strategic Move or Cause for Concern? In a surprising move, streaming giant Netflix has decided to slash its spending by a significant $300 million in 2023. The company has long been known for its aggressive investment in original content and its dedication to giving its subscribers a vast library of TV shows and movies. However, this decision has not only raised eyebrows but also sparked debates among industry experts and subscribers alike.
The cut in spending is speculated to be a strategic move by Netflix to focus on quality over quantity. In recent years, the platform has been criticized for churning out a large volume of content,... Continue reading -
![Marvel's Midnight Suns Set to Illuminate PS4 and Xbox One on May 11th]()
Marvel's Midnight Suns Set to Illuminate PS4 and Xbox One on May 11th Marvel fans, prepare to embark on an exciting new adventure as Marvel's Midnight Suns is scheduled to release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 11th. Developed by Firaxis Games, the creators of the critically acclaimed XCOM series, this latest superhero action-packed title promises to deliver an immersive gaming experience featuring your beloved Marvel characters.
In Marvel's Midnight Suns, players will be introduced to the lesser-known team of supernatural heroes known as The Midnight Suns. The game's story is based on the 1990s comic book storyline, "Rise of the Midnight Sons," where the team must face off against the demonic... Continue reading -
![League of Legends Revamps AI Bots for a Revitalized Gaming Experience]()
League of Legends Revamps AI Bots for a Revitalized Gaming Experience As one of the most popular online games globally, League of Legends (LoL) has always been focused on delivering exceptional gaming experiences. One of the ways they achieve this is through continuous improvements and updates. Recently, Riot Games, the developer behind LoL, announced that they are working on revamping the AI bots in the game to enhance the overall experience for players, especially those who prefer playing against AI opponents or use bots for practice.
AI bots in LoL have been around for a while, but their capabilities have been fairly basic, often leading to predictable and unchallenging gameplay. However, Riot... Continue reading -
![WhatsApp Tweaks Disappearing Messages Feature for Enhanced Control]()
WhatsApp Tweaks Disappearing Messages Feature for Enhanced Control WhatsApp is enhancing its disappearing messages feature by providing users with more options and control over their messages' fate. The popular messaging service has introduced a new tweak that allows recipients to decide whether to save or let a message vanish, making the burn-after-reading functionality more flexible.
The updated disappearing messages feature now gives recipients the ability to long-press a message and choose to keep it. WhatsApp refers to this change as a "sender superpower," as it ensures that the sender remains in control of what happens to their message. This is due to the fact that senders will receive a... Continue reading -
![Revolutionizing Group Chats: Wavelength App Aims to Tackle Conversational Chaos]()
Revolutionizing Group Chats: Wavelength App Aims to Tackle Conversational Chaos As our digital lives continue to evolve, group chats have become an essential tool for communication. However, traditional group chats can quickly get messy and disorganized, making it difficult for users to follow multiple conversations happening simultaneously. Enter Wavelength, a new app developed by the creators of the now-defunct social network Telepath. With its innovative approach to organizing group conversations, Wavelength hopes to make group chats more efficient and enjoyable for users.
Wavelength's primary goal is to address the chaos that arises in one-dimensional group chats like WhatsApp or Telegram. In these platforms, all participants send messages into a single stream,... Continue reading -
![Twitter Introduces New Way to Democratize Blue Tick Verification]()
Twitter Introduces New Way to Democratize Blue Tick Verification Twitter recently announced that ‘legacy’ blue checkmarks would be removed from April 1st, with reports suggesting that the process would take time due to the manual removal of the blue ticks. However, Twitter has come up with a new way to democratize the blue tick verification process.
The blue tick verification process is one way for Twitter to verify the authenticity of a user account. Previously, this verification was done with the blue checkmark, which was seen as a “status symbol” by some users. To democratize the process and make it more accessible to the average user, Twitter has introduced the... Continue reading -
![Grandfathered YouTube Family Accounts to Become More Expensive]()
Grandfathered YouTube Family Accounts to Become More Expensive YouTube Premium family plans have been increasing in price as of November 2022. Google has announced that the price of family plan subscribers will be increasing from $18 to $23. However, there is a group of people that have been lucky enough to avoid this price increase so far: those with grandfathered family plans that joined YouTube Red before it was rebranded to YouTube Premium.
Until now, grandfathered family plan subscribers have only been paying $15. The good news for these users is that the price increase won't be immediate. They will be able to keep their current prices for the... Continue reading -
![Epic Games to Share 40% of Fortnite Revenue with Content Creators]()
Epic Games to Share 40% of Fortnite Revenue with Content Creators Epic Games, the developer of the popular battle royale game Fortnite, has announced that they will be sharing 40% of all Fortnite in-game purchase revenue with content creators. This move is seen as a way to reward and incentivize players to create content for the game and engage in the Fortnite community.
The 40% revenue share will be given to content creators who have been involved in the game since its launch in 2017. This includes streamers, YouTubers, and other online personalities who have created content for the game. It is estimated that this could amount to millions of dollars being... Continue reading -
![Opera Browser Enhances its Features with ChatGPT and AI Summarization]()
Opera Browser Enhances its Features with ChatGPT and AI Summarization Opera, one of the most popular web browsers on the market today, has just announced two new features that are sure to enhance user experience. These two features, ChatGPT, and AI summarization will enable users to do more with their web browser in a simpler, more efficient way.
The new ChatGPT feature is meant to help users more easily and quickly find what they are looking for on the web. It works by allowing users to chat with a virtual assistant that uses natural language processing to understand what the user is asking for. This virtual assistant will then search the... Continue reading
