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Not Another Lawsuit: The “It’s Complicated” Dance on Fortnite Is No Issue
There won’t be another scandalous lawsuit involving Epic Games this time. Though a well-known choreographer Kyle Hanagami wanted to sue Epic for the choreography the developers allegedly stole from him, his lawsuit has been dismissed. Well, Fortniters, you can still do the “It’s Complicated” move as you win.
The moves in...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Google Search and Maps Now Will Show Abortion Providers Labels
As Roe vs. Vade gets overturned, it inevitable affects tech giants, especially the way they deal with private data and recommendations. In the wake of the decision taken by the Supreme Court, Google has to provide better access to abortion resources. Now, both Google Search and Google Maps will clearer...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Messenger and Instagram May Get an Improved Encryption
We all know how WhatsApp incessantly implements new security-related features. But Meta also takes serious steps to improve security in its other services use for messaging. Now, it’s Instagram and Messenger that get a serious update: now your chats and calls on these services will get a new improved encryption.
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- Alexander Jameson
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Expect the Official GTA 6 Announcement This Year
We already know that Rockstar does not want to end the GTA series on the highest note it has ever achieved, and there will be life after GTA 5/Online. The plans to release the sixth numbered installment are already confirmed by the developer. But we are still waiting for a...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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App Store Today Tab and App Pages Start Showing Ads
Apple users have already gotten used to ads showing in the Search tab of the App Store. Now, Apple plans to introduce ads on two more tabs, showing sponsored apps and services there. Get ready to see more ads on both the Today tab and individual app pages. Or to,...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Over 4M Xbox Cloud Gaming Users Streaming Fortnite
Fortnite is predestined to be a hit on any platform, but its success on Xbox Cloud Gaming is overwhelming. Xbox Cloud Gaming makes it possible to play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad, even despite games by Epic being removed from App Store. And this seems the main reason for the...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Snapchat Starts Introducing NFT Artworks in its AR Experiences
Just as NFT enthusiasts look a bit exhausted after the initial boom, larger corporations enter the stage. Though the value of NFT art may be overrated, the technology may be applied elsewhere – like on social media. Snapchat catches the train and articulates its plans to integrate NFT into its...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apple Music Sessions: The Reason to Finally Try Spatial Audio
Apple’s investment into music reaches a new level: now, it doesn’t just sell you music experiences via iTunes or Apple Music subscriptions but creates new ones. Apple Music Sessions is the concept that fills its concept of Spatial Audio with new meanings. And if you want to hear what your...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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WhatsApp Tests Meta-Styled Avatars for Video Calls and More
Video calls on WhatsApp are a great feature. But what if you don’t want to expose your real appearance at the moment? Meta gets it covered. Now the company is testing the ability to replace your real face with a Metaverse-styled avatar. But there is more to this feature than...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apple Maps to Introduce E-Bike-Optimized Routes
Though Apple Maps is so far behind some other navigation services, now it introduces more features that make it a more serious competitor. This time, Apple Maps is reportedly testing a new feature: route building optimized for electric bikes. As they become more popular as a means of transportation, Apple...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Google, Meta, and Twitter Join Forces against Spam Bots
It takes a serious threat for such giants as Meta, Google, Twitter, and Microsoft to make a joint effort. But their statements made on June 16 are exactly such a case. On the one hand, it’s made in response to the EU regulations in the form of the new Code...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Apex Legends Mobile Reaches 23M Players
Here is a success Respawn Entertainment gladly reports about. Apex Legends Mobile, only launched on May 17, has reached an impressive number of 23 million players. This makes it one of the best launches in the history of mobile gaming. And it’s not only about the powerful brand popular on...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Facebook Messenger Receives a Dedicated Tab for Calls
While all mainstream messengers now offer voice and video calls as well as texting and file exchange, Facebook Messenger pretended it couldn’t do calls (even though we know it can). Now it invited you to access calls as easily as chats. The new dedicated tab appears in the updated Messenger...
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- Olivia McCrorie
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Meta Tests Bitmoji-Like Avatar Reactions to Instagram Stories
Do you find it easy to react to someone’s story with a heart-eyed face, a fire, or a burst of laughter? If so, the idea of emoji reaction is great and deserves further development. And so it may happen very soon: according to a blogger, Meta already tests avatar-based reactions...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Google Enables Users to Control Ad Privacy
With a new tool just released by Google, its users are now able to control their ad privacy and security settings within their accounts. My Ad Center will give users more options in terms of ad relevancy in certain services, like Search, Discover, and, of course, YouTube. No, you cannot...
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- Alexander Jameson
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Not Another Lawsuit: The “It’s Complicated” Dance on Fortnite Is No Issue
There won’t be another scandalous lawsuit involving Epic Games this time. Though a well-known choreographer Kyle Hanagami wanted to sue Epic for the choreography the developers allegedly stole from him, his lawsuit has been dismissed. Well, Fortniters, you can still do the “It’s Complicated” move as you win.
The moves in...
