A Fresh Look at Southwest Germany: Euro Truck Simulator 2 Patch 1.47 Brings New Landmarks and Roads SCS Software’s highly-acclaimed truck driving simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2), recently received a major update with patch 1.47. This patch focuses on overhauling the outdated areas of the map in southwest Germany with newly designed cities, roads, and even historical landmarks. Players can now experience a refreshed look at the country's landscape while navigating through its routes.
In total, four cities have been redesigned from scratch as part of this "touch-up": Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, and Erfurt. All four feature an array of new destination points like warehouses and service stations as well as detailed recreations of familiar landmarks such as...
Apr 13, 2023
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New Crackdown on Third-Party Peripheral Cheaters: Bans Incoming! Bungie has announced a major crackdown on cheaters using third-party input devices such as XIM and Cronus to gain an unfair advantage in Destiny 2. This comes after years of complaints from top-level players that these devices are being used to give themselves an edge in the popular shooter game. The studio has said it will be implementing stricter measures to identify, ban, and take action against those found cheating with peripheral hardware.
In the past, Bungie had implemented anti-cheat systems designed to detect keyboard and mouse peripherals, but this was not enough to stop cheaters from gaining access to third-party...
Apr 14, 2023
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Brave Search Achieves Independence with Exclusive Use of Its Own Index Brave, the privacy-focused browser company, has announced that its search engine, Brave Search, will now exclusively use its own index instead of relying on third-party solutions like Bing. This move signifies a significant milestone for the search engine as it demonstrates independence from major tech giants and reinforces its mission to prioritize user privacy.
The main advantage of utilizing Brave's own index is that it enables the search engine to deliver fully independent results to its users. According to a blog post from the company, users will now receive 100% of their search results from the Brave Index, ensuring that their...
Apr 28, 2023
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Receives Crucial Performance Update for PC and Consoles Respawn Entertainment and EA have released an update to address the performance issues faced by players of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The developers apologized for the subpar performance on these platforms since the game's launch last week. Fixes were provided for some issues, but a comprehensive solution for PC performance remains elusive. Console players also experienced rough gameplay, with the 30FPS quality mode being the best option on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
A new patch has been deployed to improve the performance of the game on PC. This update should offer...
May 03, 2023
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Surface Laptop 6: A Challenger Emerges to Rival Apple's MacBook Air Microsoft's upcoming Surface Laptop 6 is stirring up quite the buzz in the laptop market with its potential to give Apple's MacBook Air a run for its money. Recent leaks shed light on the new specifications of the Surface Laptop 6 models, promising users an impressive set of features and configurations to choose from. As rumors circulate about a 15-inch MacBook Air on the horizon, Microsoft seems to be stepping up its game to offer consumers a powerful alternative.
According to leaked information, the Surface Laptop 6 will be available in two versions - a 13.5-inch and a 15-inch model. The...
May 12, 2023
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UK's Competition and Markets Authority Dives into AI Review After Microsoft-Activision Block The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently announced its plan to undertake a review of artificial intelligence (AI) models. Having recently blocked Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision, the regulatory body aims to ensure AI development continues to benefit consumers, businesses, and the UK economy as a whole.
AI foundation models, such as GPT-3 and DALL-E 2, which are based on vast datasets and have multiple applications, will be the focus of the CMA's assessment. The UK government has outlined five principles that regulators must consider as they support the innovative development and deployment of AI. These principles include...
May 11, 2023
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Amazon Prime Video Takes a Jab at Netflix's New Password Sharing Restrictions The streaming wars have taken an interesting turn as Amazon Prime Video recently mocked Netflix's new account-sharing restrictions. Netflix's decision to limit account sharing among non-household users has generated buzz and prompted their competitor to take a light-hearted dig at the popular streaming service.
On Twitter, Amazon Prime Video posted an image showing two people watching something on a laptop with the text, "Sharing is caring." This cheeky reaction soon went viral, attracting attention from users who found humor in the situation. One user commented, "Amazon clapped Netflix so hard," to which the Prime Video account replied, "giggling and tweeting and...
May 28, 2023
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Discover Pinterest's Manifestival Activation at Cannes 2023 While not all of us have the luxury of attending the glamorous annual ad industry gathering at Cannes, Pinterest is preparing a unique activation for those in attendance. Dubbed 'Manifestival', this event aims to demonstrate the platform's potential value to influential advertising executives, convincing them to invest more in Pinterest campaigns.
The Manifestival event is set to showcase the latest creative and engagement trends gaining popularity on Pinterest. By highlighting these trends, the company hopes to establish itself as a key player in the advertising ecosystem. Pinterest has come a long way since its inception as a purely social platform, evolving...
May 31, 2023
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Twitter Advertiser Boycott Ends as Brands Return to the Platform Elon Musk has announced that the advertiser boycott of Twitter is all but over, with most brands having returned or committing to return to the platform. Speaking at the VivaTech 2023 conference in Paris, Musk expressed optimism about Twitter's future and noted that Disney is among the high-profile advertisers that have come back. However, the return of these brands is not without caveats, as overall ad revenue remains significantly lower than before the boycott.
According to advertising spend data from SensorTower, Disney never really left Twitter, having maintained a weekly spend of around $268,398 since October of last year. Other major...
Jun 16, 2023
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Final Fantasy XVI Takes Over 100 GB Storage on PS5 With the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI just around the corner, eager fans are already preparing their PlayStation 5 consoles for the game's arrival. However, it seems that they might need to clear up some extra space, as the file size of the game has been revealed to be over 100 GB.
YouTube user Everything E recently unboxed the standard edition of Final Fantasy XVI and shared its file size and reversible cover in their video. While a file size of 100+ GB is not unheard of for modern games, it is still quite significant when considering the limited storage space...
Jun 19, 2023
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Awaited Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Gets Pushed Back to 2024: What We Know So Far The gaming world is buzzing with the latest speculation surrounding the anticipated video game Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. A rumor has emerged hinting that the fans would have to wait a little longer to get their hands on this ultimate racing challenge. This game, initially expected in September 2022, is now speculated to be delayed until 2024, causing a stir among enthusiastic gamers.
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown derives its roots from the critically acclaimed Test Drive Unlimited franchise, known for merging the thrill of racing with open-world exploration. Its developer, Kylotonn, has remained relatively tight-lipped about the game's official...
Jul 03, 2023
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Diablo 4 Dungeon Rats: Treasure Finders or Mere Coincidence? In the engaging world of Diablo 4, players are left in wonder as dungeon rats are increasingly associated with discovering the rarest and most prestigious loot in the game. These virtual rodents, known for their notorious scavenger nature, have sparked grand in-game theories, with adventurers passionately debating over their potential role as guides toward hidden treasures.
While some could dismiss this as mere coincidence or a random mechanism within the game's code, players are noticing a pattern in which they seem to find better loot in randomly generated dungeons shortly after spotting a rat. This has led to a widespread belief...
Jul 04, 2023
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Diablo 4 Rolls Out Patch 1.0.4: A Slew of Bug Fixes, Adjustments, and Enhancements Diablo 4's latest update, patch 1.0.4, marks a milestone in the game's evolutionary journey featuring a slew of bug fixes and gameplay improvements. The mentioned fixes include a multitude of issues pertaining to the gameplay elements themselves – from multiplier application errors and affix malfunctions to glitches with specific abilities and class limitations; fans can look forward to an elevated gaming experience.
The meticulous attention to detail in addressing these oversights adds a level of depth and fluidity to the gameplay that was previously disrupted at key moments. Be it the Barbarian’s Earthstriker’s Aspect or the Rogue’s Shadow Step skill, and...
