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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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![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
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![Minecraft Player Builds Working Water Dam That Will Leave You Stunned]()
Minecraft Player Builds Working Water Dam That Will Leave You Stunned Minecraft players are known for their creativity and engineering skills, and this recent build is no exception. A player has built a beautiful and working dam in the sandbox game that has left other players speechless. Not only is this dam well-crafted and aesthetically pleasing, but it is also a functional waterway with several realistic features.
The dam, built by user The_Bold_Gamer, is made from various blocks and has a large lake with a waterfall. It also features a small bridge that players can cross to get to the other side of the lake. Furthermore, the dam is equipped with a... - Feb 06, 2023
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![NVIDIA GeForce Now: The Ultimate Cloud Gaming Powerhouse]()
NVIDIA GeForce Now: The Ultimate Cloud Gaming Powerhouse With the closure of one of the major game streaming services, NVIDIA is looking to upgrade its GeForce Now service with some of the most powerful cloud gaming capabilities available. With the introduction of the new SuperPODs featuring RTX 4080 GPUs, NVIDIA is looking to take cloud gaming to the next level, with support for high refresh rates, ultra-wide resolutions, and other top-notch features.
With the addition of the SuperPODs, GeForce Now is now able to deliver a host of new features, such as improved latency and frame rates, higher refresh rates for smoother gaming, and support for ultra-wide resolutions for... - Jan 20, 2023
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![Unlock Your Stadia Controller for Bluetooth Use]()
Unlock Your Stadia Controller for Bluetooth Use Google has released an online tool to enable Bluetooth support on the Stadia controller, giving life to this cloud-streaming gamepad so that it can be used on PC, iOS, and Android devices. Stadia will shut its doors for good on Wednesday at 11:59 PM PT, so owners need to move fast to unlock their controllers.
To use the tool, owners of the Stadia controller will first need to connect the controller to their computer using a USB-C cable and make sure it’s charged to at least 10 percent. After that, they can open the tool in Chrome and follow the instructions.... - Jan 18, 2023
