Overwatch is getting crossplay on all platforms soon
After years of requests, Blizzard Entertainment is introducing crossplay in Overwatch for all platforms......»»
European Union commissioner blasts X over disinformation track record
European Union officials on Tuesday called on large social media platforms to step up their enforcement against online mis- and disinformation, particularly about the war in Ukraine......»»
Limewire, yes that Limewire, is back but with a twist
To me, the glory days of the internet were these peer-to-peer platforms that allowed us to download pretty much any song and video for free. Companies like Napster and Limewire shook up the digital content consumption world with their platforms. But.....»»
Online child safety law blocked after Calif. argued face scans not that invasive
Compliance is "actually likely to exacerbate" online harm to kids, judge says. Enlarge (credit: Click&Boo | Moment) A California law requiring a wide range of platforms to estimate ages of users and protect minors from a.....»»
Is Payday 3 cross-platform?
Are you ready to get your crew together to pull off the heist of the century in PayDay 3? Before you do, check to see if it supports crossplay on all platforms......»»
Rating platforms drive sales at tourist-area NYC eateries
Ratings on platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor can greatly impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by "locals" outside of tourist areas, according to new Cornell rese.....»»
Facebook"s design makes it unable to control misinformation, research suggests
As misinformation flourished online during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of platforms announced policies and practices aimed at combating the spread of misinformation. Did those efforts work?.....»»
What is Pandora? Music, features and pricing explained
Pandora may be one of the OG music-streaming platforms, but this old dog has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve. Here's everything you should know about it......»»
Claroty’s VRM enhancements empower security teams to quantify CPS risk posture
Claroty announced enhancements to its SaaS platforms’ vulnerability and risk management (VRM) capabilities, further empowering security teams to evaluate and strengthen their organization’s CPS risk posture. The enhancements comprise a un.....»»
Google"s antitrust showdown: What"s at stake for the internet search titan
Google will face off in court Tuesday against government officials who accuse the company of antitrust violations in its massive search business, kicking off a long-anticipated showdown that could reshape one of the internet's most dominant platforms.....»»
Can you buy NFL Sunday Ticket on a TV? Yes, no, and sort of
Fun fact: You can't actually subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket on the two biggest streaming platforms around......»»
Overwatch 2 launches free single-player Hero Mastery mode
Overwatch 2's Hero Mastery mode is available now, allowing players to complete "action-packed" courses as different Heroes......»»
Passkey: Which popular apps and services offer the new feature?
Apple announced support for passkeys across its platforms in 2022, and and many major apps and services have adopted the feature. Here's a look at a few of them.Apple passkey registrationPasskeys are a way to reach a passwordless future. With the sec.....»»
Job crafting is key to improving crowdworking, says study
Busy writing texts, programming software or developing logos, crowdworkers have emerged as a small but growing part of the modern labor market. Task-oriented freelancers offer their services on online platforms. They usually work on their own at home.....»»
Brand-backed influencer campaigns can be hard to spot—how to tell if a company is behind a social media post
Nearly three-quarters of Generation Z (people born between 1996 and 2010) follow at least one influencer on social media platforms and 44% buy things based on influencers' recommendations......»»
How Ducktail capitalizes on compromised business, ad accounts
Quite some money can be made from selling compromised business and ad accounts on social media platforms, and the Ducktail threat actor has specialized in just that. “We observed that an account deemed ‘low-grade’ sells for around 3.....»»
States’ attempts to age-gate the Internet blocked by constitutional hurdles
State's own expert criticized law exempting platforms most dangerous for kids. Enlarge (credit: Christopher Hopefitch | DigitalVision) Courts have started blocking some US states' earliest attempts to age-gate the Intern.....»»
Looking Under the Hood at Generative AI History
Uncover the inner workings of generative AI in Part 2 of our series. We demystify how large language models operate and explore trends in AI chat platforms. Continue reading........»»
AAWireless, an adapter for wireless Android Auto, is testing support for Apple CarPlay
Wireless adapters for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become incredibly common, but options that can handle both platforms are pretty rare. Now, AAWireless is adding support for wireless Apple CarPlay alongside wireless Android Auto through a new.....»»
Apple issues fourth beta for AirPods Pro 2
The fourth developer beta for the AirPods Pro 2 is now available for those testing out new features.Apple AirPods Pro 2Apple provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, even AirPods. These AirPods firmware betas aren't as common as the.....»»
Potential employers found to view job candidates differently if they post online about mental health
It is increasingly common for people to discuss mental health challenges on social media platforms, but a new study finds these disclosures can affect the way potential employers view job applicants......»»