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![Irish Government Bans TikTok on Official Devices Over Cybersecurity Concerns]()
Irish Government Bans TikTok on Official Devices Over Cybersecurity Concerns The Irish government has recently issued a ban on the use of the popular social media app TikTok across all official devices, citing cybersecurity concerns. This decision follows similar actions taken by other governments worldwide as worries grow over potential data breaches and national security risks associated with the platform.
TikTok's immense global popularity has not been without its share of controversy. The app's parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, which has raised red flags for many countries due to concerns about privacy and data protection. In particular, there are fears that user data could potentially be accessed by Chinese... - Apr 23, 2023
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![Xbox Series X/S: Microsoft Closes the Door on Classic Game Emulation]()
Xbox Series X/S: Microsoft Closes the Door on Classic Game Emulation Microsoft has taken a firm stance against classic game emulation on its latest consoles, the Xbox Series X and S. Despite a longstanding ban on game emulators. It had been possible for users to install emulators that played PlayStation 2 and GameCube games on the consoles up until now. Users were able to access and install emulator apps through direct links accessed via the console’s Edge browser.
The crackdown means that any existing emulator apps installed via these methods will no longer work, though there is still some hope for those wanting to play classic games from other platforms. While native... - Apr 10, 2023
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![Build Your City and Enjoy the Joys of Civic Governance with Pocket City 2]()
Build Your City and Enjoy the Joys of Civic Governance with Pocket City 2 Pocket City 2 from Codebrew Games is a city-building simulator that has been five years in the making, and it promises to be even more immersive than its predecessor. The game puts you in the shoes of a mayor who gets to enjoy all the joys of civic governance as they build their own bustling metropolis. From managing resources to balancing taxes, Pocket City 2 will have you hooked for hours on end as you work towards creating your very own utopian city.
Pocket City 2 features quite a few improvements over its predecessor, such as an improved UI which makes... - Apr 08, 2023
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![Apple Music Classical Now Available to Everyone – 5 Million Tracks and Over 50 Million Data Points Included]()
Apple Music Classical Now Available to Everyone – 5 Million Tracks and Over 50 Million Data Points Included Apple has launched its new app dedicated exclusively to classical music, Apple Music Classical. With this app, everyone can access more than 5 million classical music tracks across the globe. The data provided by the app includes over 50 million data points with attributes of 20,000+ composers, 115,000+ unique works, and 350,000+ movements.
To be able to use this service, users need an active subscription to the Apple Music platform. This is not available in select countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, or Turkey. It is worth noting that anyone can download it for free regardless of their... - Mar 28, 2023
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![Counter-Strike 2 Announced - Release Date, Limited Test, Download & Trailer Features Revealed by Valve]()
Counter-Strike 2 Announced - Release Date, Limited Test, Download & Trailer Features Revealed by Valve After months of speculation and anticipation, Valve has officially announced the upcoming release of Counter-Strike 2. The game will run on the Source 2 engine, which also served as a foundation for Half-Life Alyx and will be available as a free upgrade to existing CSGO players. Limited testing is now open, with special notifications appearing in the main menu of CSGO. This news comes after rumors surfaced earlier this month about Nvidia driver updates that included support for ‘cs2.exe’ and ‘csgo2.exe’ files.
According to Valve's official statement, Counter-Strike 2 promises to bring "the largest technical leap forward" in the series' history,... - Mar 23, 2023
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![When to Expect the PlayStation 6: A Closer Look at the Release Window]()
When to Expect the PlayStation 6: A Closer Look at the Release Window Sony has yet to announce any plans for a new PlayStation console, but in an industry of intense competition, the development and production of their next installment is likely well underway. With the ongoing effort for Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard, a variety of documents have been leaked that may have revealed some details about the PlayStation 6’s release window.
According to these documents, Call of Duty’s exclusive connection to Sony in the future may have a significant impact on the release window for the PlayStation 6. The documents also suggest that a large part of the PlayStation 6’s release strategy... - Mar 14, 2023
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![GrammarlyGO: AI Writing Assistant Enters the Scene, Set to Revolutionize Writing for Millions of Users]()
GrammarlyGO: AI Writing Assistant Enters the Scene, Set to Revolutionize Writing for Millions of Users Grammarly is revolutionizing its services as a writing assistant platform with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The new feature, GrammarlyGO, is the latest addition to the popular grammar-checking tool and will help writers to rewrite their content more efficiently. Drawing inspiration from ChatGPT, the AI-generative writing platform that had gone viral recently, the new feature will be available to Grammarly Premium, Grammarly Business, and Grammarly for Education customers starting in April.
GrammarlyGO has been loaded with many capabilities, including custom voice options for reading out the material as well as the AI-powered ability to have idea-brainstorming sessions with the... - Mar 13, 2023
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![Netflix Cuts Subscription Prices in Some Countries, Shares Drop]()
Netflix Cuts Subscription Prices in Some Countries, Shares Drop Netflix, the popular streaming giant, announced on Thursday that it had cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries. The move comes as the streaming industry experiences intense competition and consumer spending decreases due to the pandemic. Following the announcement, the stock fell nearly 5 percent, underperforming the broader market.
Netflix is attempting to maintain its subscriber growth amidst the competitive streaming industry and a decrease in consumer spending. With the competition intensifying, companies in the streaming industry have been forced to rethink their strategies. The pandemic has caused a decrease in consumer spending, leading to fears of a possible... - Feb 26, 2023
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![WhatsApp Beta Update Brings New Settings Search Bar Feature for iOS]()
WhatsApp Beta Update Brings New Settings Search Bar Feature for iOS WhatsApp has been developing new features and options to improve user experience. The latest beta release for iOS has brought a search bar feature to make it easier for users to navigate the settings section.
The feature allows users to search for specific settings. It eliminates the need to comb through all of the options available. This also ensures quick access to settings that are not readily visible. WhatsApp is also reported to be testing Status Updates, a feature similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories. This feature is currently in the development phase and is not available to users yet.
The search... - Feb 24, 2023
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![PayPal Halts Work on Stablecoin Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny]()
PayPal Halts Work on Stablecoin Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny PayPal Holdings Inc. has announced a pause on its work on a stablecoin due to the increasing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrencies. The stablecoin was set to be backed one-for-one by the US dollar, but now PayPal is looking to understand the changing regulatory landscape for such digital assets.
The decision comes after news broke that the New York State Department of Financial Services was investigating Paxos Trust, a cryptocurrency firm that PayPal was working with on its stablecoin effort.
PayPal’s stablecoin project has been in the works for some time, but the recent regulatory scrutiny has put a damper on the effort.... - Feb 12, 2023
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![Snapchat Unleashes Themed Super Bowl LVII Activations]()
Snapchat Unleashes Themed Super Bowl LVII Activations Super Bowl LVII is upon us, and to mark the occasion, Snapchat has announced a variety of activations, including team Lenses, Bitmoji outfits, and Spotlight challenges. Snapchat fans will be able to support the Chiefs or the Eagles in the app with the help of these exciting features.
Main Part: Snapchat's team Lenses are the most popular of the activations. These lenses allow users to show their support for the Chiefs or the Eagles by choosing one of the two teams when taking a selfie or a group photo. Additionally, Snapchat has released special Bitmoji outfits for users to dress up... - Feb 10, 2023
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![Telegram Rolls Out Its First Major Update of 2023]()
Telegram Rolls Out Its First Major Update of 2023 On February 3, Telegram, the popular messaging app, rolled out its first major update of 2023. This update included a few important features and was the first major update since December of last year. Among the new features, Telegram Premium users now have access to the option of translating an entire chat in real-time.
The translate button is located at the top of any foreign-language thread. This includes personal chats, groups, and channels. Users have the option of selecting which languages to translate to, or they can hide the bar from the options menu. Other features available for users include the... - Feb 06, 2023
