The players are the problem: Community managers complain of excessive harassment
Some Destiny 2 and Minecraft players seem to be taking their fandom too far. I'll show that know-it-all community manager who's boss... In video games, community management is all about listening to the concerns of the fans a.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 19, 2024 – iPhone 16 demand and more
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Anti-cheat update leaves GTA Online’s Steam Deck players out in the cold
Valve says Rockstar could fix the issue quickly, if it wants to. Enlarge / Artist's conception of what used to be possible, before BattlEye ruined things. Last week, Rockstar added BattlEye support to Grand Theft Auto V.....»»
Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles
The company is still working on a remedy to the problem. Enlarge / Instead of giving the ID.4 complicated door handles that recess into the side of the car, VW has designed these to be flush yet always accessible. (credit: Volksw.....»»
Two Point Museum will let players create a Sonic-themed museum next March
Two Point Museum launches in March 2025, and those who pre-order the game will be able to customize their museum with Sonic the Hedgehog themed items......»»
Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?
Income and wealth inequality in the U.S. remain near all-time highs. Analysts say this disparity is a "major issue of our time." Experts have spotlighted deep policy failures fueling the problem and helpful economic fixes to alleviate the suffering......»»
Antioxidant carbon dot nanozymes alleviate depression in rats by restoring the gut microbiome
Depression is a significant challenge to diagnose and treat. Among the factors influencing depression onset and severity, there is growing evidence for chemical imbalances that generate oxidative stress throughout the body. To address this problem, r.....»»
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries —what to do if you’re affected
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries —what to do if you’re affected.....»»
After 20 years, World of Warcraft will now let players do solo raids
People have been playing WoW solo for years, so this was just the final step. Enlarge / The final boss of the new WoW raid, who will now be beatable as a solo player in Story Mode. (credit: Blizzard) After 20 years, it's.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 18, 2024 – iOS 18.1 changes, Apple Card drama
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Will customers accept less meat in their cafeteria meals?
Meat consumption in industrial nations is much too high and this not only increases the risk of e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Increasing levels of animal husbandry also aggravate the global food problem because the cultivation of animal feed uses val.....»»
How job-hopping managers undermine corporate culture
As most successful companies will know, building effective corporate culture is very rewarding, but also challenging. It requires senior managers to create shared values and embed those values in their decisions and interactions with staff......»»
‘Retirement is not a math problem,’ says one of retirement’s top math experts
‘Retirement is not a math problem,’ says one of retirement’s top math experts.....»»
Snap charges $99/month to develop for its new AR Spectacles and Snap OS
Today alongside big updates to the Snapchat app, Snap unveiled its newest AR Spectacles and launched the Snap OS software platform. These product announcements sought to excite the development community. Joining Snap’s developer program is going to.....»»
iPadOS 18 pulled for M4 iPad Pro as users complain about bricked devices
Apple on Monday released iPadOS 18 to the public. However, the update has turned into a nightmare for some owners of the . That’s because some iPads simply stopped turning on after the update, which led Apple to temporarily pull iPadOS 18 for the a.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 17, 2024 – What’s new in watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and more
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Don’t want a PS5 Pro? Grab the PS5 Slim 1TB manufacturer refurbished for $425
Don't want the new $700 PS5 Pro? No problem. Why not consider this refurbished PS5 Slim 1TB for a discount at Target......»»
New study links US decline in volunteering to economic conditions
Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn't played as big a role in many Americans' lives......»»
Leveraging body-camera footage to analyze police training impact
A study used body-worn camera footage as a source of data on police-community interactions. Nicholas Camp and colleagues analyzed transcripts from 615 police stops made in California by Oakland Police Department police officers before and after a pro.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 16, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18
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Why rules don"t work for some of the population
Excessive regulatory burden causes economic harm and can undermine trust in government. Policymakers wishing to ease this should be more mindful of people's differing responses to rules, says Ph.D. candidate Ritsart Plantenga in his dissertation......»»