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![Meta Introduces Powerful New Tools to Ensure Brand Safety]()
Meta Introduces Powerful New Tools to Ensure Brand Safety The digital landscape has become increasingly hazardous for brands, with inappropriate content, malicious actors, and digital adversaries on the rise. Companies have been looking for ways to protect their brand’s digital presence and ensure brand safety. Meta, a digital advertising platform, has stepped up to the challenge and implemented a range of brand safety tools that give advertisers the ability to make informed decisions about their ad placement.
Meta's new ad placement controls consist of three levels: Advanced, Moderate, and Limited. The Advanced Inventory Setup is the default setting and will show ads next to content that meets Meta's approved community... Continue reading -
![The Fallout of Activision Blizzard and NetEase's Partnership: What Really Happened?]()
The Fallout of Activision Blizzard and NetEase's Partnership: What Really Happened? The turbulent breakup between long-time partners Activision Blizzard and China-based NetEase created a stir among the thousands of disgruntled gamers in the Chinese market. Recent reports by the New York Times have shed some light on the reasons behind the dispute and the eventual fallout between the two companies.
At the October talks between the two companies, a disagreement arose concerning the Chinese government's growing interest in regulating the video game market and the private sector. NetEase had requested that Activision Blizzard provide certain required information and documents (such as annual revenue), which were necessary to prepare for the new market.... Continue reading -
![Half-Life 2 VR Mod – Dive into the Action with Episode 1]()
Half-Life 2 VR Mod – Dive into the Action with Episode 1 Gaming enthusiasts, rejoice! The Source VR Mod Team has released their much-anticipated Half-Life 2: VR Mod – Episode 1 today. Those curious about trying it out should note that any headset supported by SteamVR will suffice; some notable examples include HTC Vive, Oculus Rift (and Quest 2), Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and Valve Index (naturally). With new support for bHaptics vests, too, you can get ready to immerse yourself in an adrenaline-pumping experience like never before!
If you’re wondering what sets this mod apart from other versions of HL2 out there on the market currently – it’s all about creating a... Continue reading -
![Minecraft's Latest Switch Update Reportedly Freezes the Game on Loading Screen]()
Minecraft's Latest Switch Update Reportedly Freezes the Game on Loading Screen The popular sandbox video game Minecraft has released a new patch for its Nintendo Switch version, Version 1.19.60, which brings improvements to the remote system as well as other tweaks and bug fixes. Unfortunately, it appears that some players are now experiencing issues with the game after downloading this update – they are getting stuck on the loading screen at 66%.
Reports of these issues have been raised by several players on Mojang’s support page. Initially, Mojang believed that these had been resolved, but continued reports of freezing prompted them to reopen the issue and look into possible solutions further. They... Continue reading -
![Call of Duty Introduces Shredder to the Modern Warfare Franchise]()
Call of Duty Introduces Shredder to the Modern Warfare Franchise The time has come for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to leave the sewers and join the fight in Call of Duty. After teasing the release of Shredder on the official Call of Duty Twitter account, the big baddie of the TMNT series is finally confirmed for both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. This unlikely pairing blends two of the most beloved franchises together in what promises to be an exciting new chapter for the Call of Duty franchise.
As is customary for celebrity Operators, Shredder will be available to purchase in a special Operator Bundle. It will include voice... Continue reading -
![Police Raid Dark and Darker Developer Following Stolen Code Allegations]()
Police Raid Dark and Darker Developer Following Stolen Code Allegations South Korean police have searched the studio of the game developer Ironmace, the team developing the upcoming game Dark and Darker, due to allegations that the game is being created with code and assets taken from games company Nexon. This move is apparently related to a complaint filed by Nexon with the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency in August 2021.
The Ironmace team, which includes former Nexon employees, describes themselves as "a merry band of veteran game developers disillusioned by the exploitative and greedy practices we once helped create." Nexon had been working on a similar project codenamed P3 but pulled the... Continue reading -
![Dark and Darker Developers Face Allegations of Asset Theft]()
Dark and Darker Developers Face Allegations of Asset Theft Dark and Darker is a game development studio Ironmace that has recently been accused of theft. The allegations are that the studio stole assets from its previous workplace, which could have serious consequences for the developers involved. In this article, we will explore the accusations, the potential impact, and the implications for the industry as a whole.
The accusations relate to the studio's use of assets that were created by their previous employer. These assets were allegedly used without permission or payment in their new game. This could be considered a breach of copyright, and could have serious legal ramifications for... Continue reading -
![Create Custom Radio Stations with YouTube Music]()
Create Custom Radio Stations with YouTube Music YouTube Music is a streaming service that provides a huge library of music to its users. Recently, the company has released a new feature that allows users to create their own custom radio stations for free. This feature allows users to pick and choose the songs they want to listen to and create a personalized playlist.
The way this works is that users can select a particular artist or genre, and YouTube Music will generate a playlist based on the selections. It uses algorithms to curate the content so that it is tailored to each user’s musical taste. This allows users... Continue reading -
![Top 10 iOS 16 Features: What’s New in the Update]()
Top 10 iOS 16 Features: What’s New in the Update We tell you what's new in iOS 16 and how to use these features.
First, let's remind you what devices support iOS 16: all Apple smartphones from iPhone 8, including iPhone X, XS, XR, models 11, 12, 13, and 14 generations.
Deleting and Editing Messages After Sending
Messages in the eponymous app can now be edited within 15 minutes of being sent. The recipient will see a notification that you've made edits. You can also delete messages if no more than 2 minutes have passed since they were sent - then the messenger will not see them (if he/she hasn't had time to... Continue reading -
![The Merger of HBO Max and Discovery Plus Will Take Place Even Earlier Than Planned]()
The Merger of HBO Max and Discovery Plus Will Take Place Even Earlier Than Planned On November 3, in a phone call about profits, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav announced that the merger of HBO Max and Discovery Plus is going well and will even take place not in the summer of 2023, but in the spring.
What is Known
The two services differ greatly in both the user interface and the server part. HDO Max, of course, wins over Discovery Plus with the number of subscriptions, since before the deal it had 76.8 million users, and after that, it became 94.9 million. Zaslav's plan is to combine two services that are targeted at... Continue reading -
![Meta Will Allow the Creation and Sale of NFTs via Instagram]()
Meta Will Allow the Creation and Sale of NFTs via Instagram NFT as a phenomenon gradually moves to the masses and ceases to be something incomprehensible to the masses. Meta has launched testing of a feature to create and sell non-transferable tokens (NFTs) on Instagram.
What's known?
Instagram users will soon be able to create NFTs as well as sell them both inside and outside the social network itself. For now, the feature is available in test mode for a limited number of authors from the United States. In the future, it is planned to expand the opportunity to other regions.
What is NFT?
One of the most popular assets, nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, falls... Continue reading
