- Diablo 4 Unveils its Season of Blood in a Captivating Teaser Trailer The captivating world of Diablo 4 is about to become even more thrilling with the upcoming Season of Blood. Following the mysterious plague narrative of the Season of the Malignant, Blizzard has announced the arrival of a powerful vampiric dark lord who is all set to unleash his vampire army on Sanctuary. The announcement was made on Blizzard's official website and a captivating teaser trailer was unveiled at the Gamescom Opening Night Live event.
The players are still recovering from the Season of the Malignant, a tumultuous chapter in the game where they teamed up with a former priest of the... Continue reading
- YouTube Enhances User Experience with Redesigned 'Skip Ads' Button YouTube is reportedly introducing several design changes to enhance user experience across its platforms. The video streaming giant is testing a redesigned 'Skip Ads' button, which will be displayed during ad intervals for non-premium users. Additionally, YouTube is also introducing rounded corners for the video player, making it more visually appealing.
According to a report from SearchEngineLand, the new 'Skip Ads' button will be significantly smaller than the existing one. It will feature a curved border with smaller letters. Notably, in this revamped design, the word ‘ads’ is not capitalized. These changes are said to be rolled out gradually, with the... Continue reading
- Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Subscription Trial to 14 Days Big changes are afoot in the digital gaming world as Microsoft amends its Xbox Game Pass offers. The popular subscription service was formerly available for a month-long free trial (for just $1), enabling customers to access a plethora of games at will. But now, the tech giant has made a significant revision to their offer by reducing the trial period to two weeks - 14 days to be precise.
The Xbox Game Pass, which is a Netflix-style service, offers players an access to over 100 games in exchange for a monthly fee. Microsoft aimed to attract new users by providing a... Continue reading
- Red Dead Redemption's PS4 and Switch Ports Garner Negative Reactions from Gamers The widely popular action-adventure title, Red Dead Redemption, developed by the esteemed Rockstar Games, experienced a less than enthusiastic response from its devoted fanbase with its recent announcement release on PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch platforms. These new ports were part of Rockstar's strive to widen their audience reach, but the effort appears to have backfired, with numerous gamers expressing their disappointment over the game’s performance and visuals.
Fans' dissatisfaction is expressed by the fact that the game is simply ported, i.e., it is not a remake. This means that the graphics will be exactly the same as in the... Continue reading
- Google's Nearby Share Officially Expands to Windows 10 and Windows 11 Google's innovative feature, Nearby Share - a service adored and leveraged by billions of Android device users globally for easy file-sharing across smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks - is expanding its horizons. Earlier this year, in a bold move to enhance its outreach, Google introduced a beta version of Nearby Share designed specifically for Windows PCs. This expansion has brought forth new avenues for hardware connectivity between Android devices and Windows PCs like never before.
The beta version of Nearby Share was made available globally for eager users willing to try out a new service. Its instant popularity is backed up by... Continue reading
- Pokémon Sleep: A New App That Combines Sleep Monitoring with Gaming Launched on the App Store The Pokémon Company, renowned for turning its cute and iconic characters into real-world fun, has unveiled its new app named Pokémon Sleep. The application brilliantly fuses sleep monitoring with a gaming experience. Announced earlier this year, the app is now available to all iPhone users through the App Store. The app aims to transform how we perceive sleep and inspire users to maintain healthy sleeping habits by making it an enjoyable part of our life through gaming.
Pokémon Sleep offers its users a keen insight into their sleep cycles. Using a sophisticated sleep monitor tapped into the user’s smartphone, the app... Continue reading
- Anticipation Builds as EA Sports Officially Announces UFC 5 EA Sports has finally confirmed the rumors swirling around the gaming world, officially announcing the fifth installment of the UFC series. The announcement came during the UFC's flagship International Fight Week event, where EA Sports and the UFC unveiled the logo of UFC 5. Although no further details were shared, the gaming community is eagerly awaiting the full reveal, which is set to happen in September.
Since EA Sports UFC first graced our screens in 2014, fans have been treated to a new release every two years, like clockwork. UFC 2 hit the market in 2016, followed by UFC 3 in... Continue reading
- Simlish Versus AI: A Battle for the Soul of The Sims As artificial intelligence (AI) integrates further into mainstream society, its potential applications in the gaming industry are equally captivating and concerning. Many major publishers are beginning to explore the use of AI systems to automate laborious tasks, turning their eyes to the much-loved language of The Sims, Simlish. John Ricitiello, Unity CEO and former head of EA, in a recent interview with the Washington Post, suggested that AI could be used to replace Simlish, a concept that has raised eyebrows amongst Sim's ardent fans.
Ricitiello shared how the creation of Simlish was driven by the immense complexity of interactions in the... Continue reading
- Taking Creating Content to the Next Level: The TikTok Creative Challenge Popular social media platform TikTok has unleashed an innovative new feature designed to bolster content creators' income. Termed the “TikTok Creative Challenge,” this monetization scheme invites content creators to submit video ads pertaining to brand challenges. Subsequently, rewards are doled out based on the video’s performance. This new tool is currently under trial with a handful of brands.
The eligibility criteria for this feature necessitate content creators to be at least 18 years of age, with a US-based account and a minimum follower count of 50,000. Once approved for the Creative Challenge, creators have the liberty to sift through a list... Continue reading
- Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws: A Promising Addition to the Galaxy Ubisoft's announcement of its upcoming action-adventure game, Star Wars Outlaws, has fans buzzing with excitement. The ambitious project, set in the iconic Star Wars universe, promises to deliver a unique gaming experience that could potentially become one of the company's most celebrated titles in recent years. With an engaging story, open-world exploration, and deep combat mechanics, Star Wars Outlaws looks to be a truly immersive Star Wars experience.
The game's protagonist, Kay Vess, is a young outlaw trying to make her mark in the criminal underworld. Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, the... Continue reading
- Match's Innovative '72 Hours' Feature Revolutionizes Online Dating Online dating giant Match is shaking up the dating landscape with its new live in-app event, '72 Hours.' This unconventional, time-sensitive feature aims to encourage more meaningful connections among users by giving them just three days to message potential matches before their chat history vanishes. Announced on Tuesday, '72 Hours' has the potential to transform the way people approach online dating, making it more interactive and engaging for all involved.
The premise of '72 Hours' is simple: members have from Monday through Thursday to sign up for this weekly experience. It begins every Thursday at 4 p.m. local time and concludes... Continue reading
- Daam Android Malware Threatens Mobile Security with Advanced Hacking Capabilities A new Android malware dubbed "Daam" is raising concerns as it infiltrates mobile phones and compromises sensitive data. The cyber security agency has issued an advisory warning about this malicious software, which targets call records, contacts, browsing history, and camera access. Daam's advanced capabilities make it a significant cyber threat that demands urgent attention from both device manufacturers and users.
Beyond accessing call records and contacts, Daam displays an alarming range of hacking capabilities. It can intercept phone call recordings, manipulate device passwords, capture screenshots, steal SMS messages, download or upload files, and transmit the stolen data to a command-and-control (C2)... Continue reading