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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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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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![Meta Adds New Tools for Business Accounts on Facebook and Instagram]()
Meta Adds New Tools for Business Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
Meta releases valuable updates for content creators to help them build their audience. The company recently announced another new feature.
This update is not for personal accounts but business or author pages. For example, creators can support each other by recommending a person's page. Then they can invite each other's followers to subscribe to their pages.
There are also new templates for creating posts and stories on the Facebook platform. An author can make a post using a template that automatically pulls in the names of their most loyal fans. That is a great way to thank your audience for their support...
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![WhatsApp Will Introduce In-App Surveys and Messaging from Linked Devices]()
WhatsApp Will Introduce In-App Surveys and Messaging from Linked Devices
WhatsApp is allegedly developing a new in-app survey function to find out what users of the app think about the services. In addition to the survey, the developers of WhatsApp also work on preparing the testing of the feature that will allow users to send texts to themselves from linked devices.
The survey feature is made to give an understanding to developers of what features of the app users like and what needs to be changed. The survey will be shown to users in the form of a secure chat where they will be asked for their feedback. While some users...
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![Editing Tweets Already Available in Three Countries]()
Editing Tweets Already Available in Three Countries
The social network Twitter has launched the first phase of testing a new feature. Now users of Twitter Blue accounts in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can edit their tweets. Soon, the residents of the United States will also be able to use this function.
Twitter users have been asking for this update for many years, but the company always responded with a refusal. They explained that users often retweet or add screenshots from Twitter in various articles. If they allow users to edit the text, once it is corrected, the meaning of the original tweet can be significantly distorted. That...
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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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![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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