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![Google Chrome Incognito Mode Data Collection Lawsuit: Users Lose Appeal Against Alphabet]()
Google Chrome Incognito Mode Data Collection Lawsuit: Users Lose Appeal Against Alphabet
Consumers are suing Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., over its data collection practices. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 billion in damages for alleged violations of privacy rights due to the tech giant's use of private browsing in Chrome's "Incognito" mode. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco dismissed their earlier appeal to recover monetary damages as a class action.
The plaintiffs argued that Google continued to collect data from users even after they switched on private browsing, which is supposed to protect user information from third-party companies and hackers alike. Despite this...
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![Microsoft Introduces Personality Toggle for Bing AI Chatbot]()
Microsoft Introduces Personality Toggle for Bing AI Chatbot
Microsoft has recently released a new feature for its Bing chatbot: the ability to toggle between different tones. This update adds three options for responses from the AI-powered chatbot. Microsoft hopes it will help users find the right level of accuracy and creativity in their conversations.
The creative mode provides original and imaginative responses for more engaging conversations. It emphasizes creativity rather than accuracy or relevancy when it comes to answers from the chatbot. On the other hand, the precise mode focuses on being accurate and relevant to give concise answers that are factually correct. The balanced mode compromises these two...
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![Google Tasks Will Be the Home of All Your Reminders Starting in March]()
Google Tasks Will Be the Home of All Your Reminders Starting in March
Google is making it easier to stay organized and keep track of all your reminders. Starting in March, users will be able to manage all tasks created across various Google apps from Google Tasks. This move will help make it simpler to stay on top of important tasks, no matter what app they were created in.
In order to make the transition to Google Tasks as smooth as possible, Google will begin automatically moving reminders created in the Google Assistant and Calendar apps to Tasks on May 22nd.
However, if users prefer, they can start the process of transferring their reminders to...
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![Snapchat Reaches 750 Million Monthly Active Users]()
Snapchat Reaches 750 Million Monthly Active Users
Snapchat's Investor Day is underway, and the company has made its biggest announcement yet - it now has 750 million monthly active users. This is a huge jump from the 600 million it reported in April 2020, and it reveals a new perspective on the app's growth and reach.
Snapchat's daily active user (DAU) count has been increasing on a regular basis and is currently sitting at 375 million, according to its most recent report. This means that the app now has exactly double the amount of daily users compared to its monthly users. The company is continuing to grow and...
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![Dead Space Remake: An Exciting Look at a Potential Sequel]()
Dead Space Remake: An Exciting Look at a Potential Sequel
It’s been nearly a year since the release of Dead Space Remake, Motive’s reboot of the classic sci-fi horror shooter. Gamers have been eagerly speculating on fresh versions of Dead Space 2 and 3, with many hoping for official mod support. Recently, however, Motive has given us some clues hinting at a potential sequel.
In a recent Ask Me Anything over on Reddit, Motive’s Senior Writer Joanna Berry stated that they’d “be interested in continuing our work on the Dead Space franchise”. Though this is far from an official confirmation, fans were further encouraged when the Technical Director, David Robillard, quipped...
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![Releasing into the Open World: Everspace 2 Gets Official Date]()
Releasing into the Open World: Everspace 2 Gets Official Date
After two years in early access, Rockfish Games’ ambitious shooter, Everspace 2, is finally ready to soar out of development and is set to release on April 6. It’s an arcadey shooter, yet it contains all the elements of the best space games, such as combat and exploration. Players will get to experience the single-player setting of this space opera, filled with beautiful deep space environments and planetside locations to explore.
The game will be available on Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store, however, the price is set to increase slightly in anticipation of the full release. Yet, people who are...
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![Netflix to Crack Down on Password Sharing]()
Netflix to Crack Down on Password Sharing
Netflix is set to enforce password-sharing rules “more broadly” toward the end of the first quarter of 2023. As part of this change, members in many countries will be given the option to pay extra to share their account with people they don’t live with. At the same time, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down after 25 years of running the company and will be replaced by Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
Netflix’s move to crack down on password-sharing is part of a broader effort to protect its revenue streams. The streaming giant has seen its subscriber numbers soar in...
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![Marvel Releases Exciting New Moon and Devil Dinosaur Trailer]()
Marvel Releases Exciting New Moon and Devil Dinosaur Trailer
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is an upcoming animated series set to debut on the Disney Channel on February 10th. The show follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex as they battle evil forces in New York City's Lowest East Side. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the series, and Marvel has just released a new trailer for it - giving us a glimpse at what to expect from this exciting new adventure.
The trailer gives us our first look at Graviton, the main villain of the show. He is a reimagined version...
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![Google Meet Now Adds a New Speaker Notes Feature During Presentations]()
Google Meet Now Adds a New Speaker Notes Feature During Presentations
Google Meet is an essential tool for many remote workers, allowing them to connect with colleagues in order to present and discuss important matters. Recently, Google has made it even easier by introducing a new feature that allows users to view their speaker notes right in the Meet interface without having to switch between browser windows.
This new feature allows you to keep your focus on one screen when presenting during a call – no more switching back and forth between two browser tabs or windows. To access the speaker notes, simply click on the dedicated button in the menu bar...
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![Roblox Keeps Making Games Like Among Us]()
Roblox Keeps Making Games Like Among Us
Following the major success of Among Us released by Roblox in 2018, many fans were worried that the company would stop there and not release new games. But, on the contrary, this state of affairs only contributed to the fact that the developers of Roblox, inspired by the concept of Among Us, continue to release excellent games. The basic principle of Among Us was that from 4 to 15 players were randomly assigned the roles of either an ordinary crew member or, with a 1 in 3 chance, the role of an impostor. To win, it was enough to drive...
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![Free PlayStation Plus games for November 2022]()
Free PlayStation Plus games for November 2022
Nioh 2
Nioh 2 is the next generation of the popular game Nioh. It is an action-RPG game that takes place in Japan during the Sengoku period. The player takes on the role of a samurai who must fight against the Yokai, demons that have taken over the land. The game features a new combat system that allows the player to use different weapons and armor to defeat the Yokai. Nioh 2 also includes a co-op mode so that players can team up and take on the Yokai together.
Lego Harry Potter Collection
The Lego Harry Potter Collection is a compilation of the...
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![Tesla Considers Exporting Chinese Electric Vehicles to the United States]()
Tesla Considers Exporting Chinese Electric Vehicles to the United States
By Theapp24 Staff
(Theapp24) - Tesla Inc is considering exporting electric vehicles (EVs) made at its Shanghai factory to the United States, sources familiar with the matter told Theapp24, a move that would help the U.S. electric vehicle maker lower its prices in the world's largest auto market.
The sources said Tesla was in talks with several shipping firms, including Maersk Line, the world's largest container ship operator, on possible exports. It was not immediately clear when the exports could start.
The company did not immediately respond to Theapp24 request for comment.
The move would mark a shift in Tesla's manufacturing strategy as it...
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![Rockstar Makes Changes to GTA 5's Fraud Protection Mechanism]()
Rockstar Makes Changes to GTA 5's Fraud Protection Mechanism
Rockstar Games, the developer, and publisher of the popular Grand Theft Auto series has made a number of changes to the game's anti-cheat engine in an effort to combat cheating.
The change, which was discovered by a user on the GTA 5 subreddit, means that the game will now automatically delete any mods or custom content that is installed on a player's computer.
This is a strange move by Rockstar, as the company has always been relatively tolerant of mods and custom content in its games. In fact, many of the most popular mods for GTA 5 are created by Rockstar themselves,...
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![Now Gmail Can Track Your Packages]()
Now Gmail Can Track Your Packages
One of the most useful updates to Gmail ahead of the holiday season is here. Now the email service has learned to track parcels’ delivery, analyzing incoming letters. Important messages are marked accordingly.
Many have already started preparing for the Christmas season, including Google. It has updated its email service so that you do not miss the delivery of ordered goods. The algorithms parse emails that enter the “Inbox” folder and add a label with delivery information to those messages that come from courier companies. The information on this label is updated as shipping progresses. Now you do not need to...
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![Patreon Video Early Access Available Now]()
Patreon Video Early Access Available Now
Patreon allows creators to upload videos directly to its platform without the use of integrations with other services and links. It will allow creative people to make engaging content that will help them turn viewers into patrons (paid subscribers) easier.
Creators use Patreon to provide their target audience with unique materials that are not freely available. The past experience of posting video content through links to YouTube or Vimeo was not the most reliable and convenient since there was a possibility of leaks. Patreon now gives users the opportunity to directly post their content to improve control over videos and make...
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