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![Revolutionizing Viewer Interaction: YouTube Tests New Features]()
Revolutionizing Viewer Interaction: YouTube Tests New Features In the constantly evolving world of digital media, YouTube is upping the ante with experimental updates aimed at enhancing viewer interaction. One of the most notable changes spotted recently is the 'Subscribe' button that lights up every time the word 'subscribe' is mentioned in a video. This intriguing new feature, which was observed across a broad spectrum of content, indicates that YouTube has managed to fully automate the process.
This innovative advancement strengthens the connection between content creators and their viewers. The glowing 'Subscribe' button comes into action when creators ask their audience to subscribe to their channel during a video.... Continue reading -
![X's Ad Delivery System Faces Potential FTC Examination Over Labeling Issues]()
X's Ad Delivery System Faces Potential FTC Examination Over Labeling Issues X's ad delivery system seems to be grappling with some teething troubles, which might result in serious challenges for the team. Users have discovered that many X ads are appearing in-stream sans their mandatory "Ad" label. Moreover, a few X Premium subscribers are not witnessing ads pop up on their profiles, hampering their ad revenue share. With the consistent public battle between owner and CTO Elon Musk and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), these glitches could escalate into larger issues.
FTC Rules Violation
According to reports from TechCrunch, a considerable number of X ads are being showcased without the recently revised "Ad" signifier,... Continue reading -
![WoW Chief Shatters Expectation for Pirate-Themed Expansion]()
WoW Chief Shatters Expectation for Pirate-Themed Expansion World of Warcraft has included everything from multidimensional timelines to dragons to undead military forces in its expansions. However, after Dragonflight, fans speculated that the game's next expansion might involve a maritime adventure. Hints pointing toward a pirate-themed expansion had emerged within the game. Blizzard head, Mike Ybarra refuted these rumours with the succinct tweet, "no pirates." Despite this, fans continue to hold onto their theories, vowing to abandon them only if the next expansion has no mention of pirates at all. Continue reading -
![Pete Hines of Bethesda Expressed Confidence in Redfall's Success]()
Pete Hines of Bethesda Expressed Confidence in Redfall's Success Bethesda's Senior VP of Global Communications and Marketing, Pete Hines, has defended the controversial game, Redfall, in a recent interview. Despite the slew of negative feedback the game received, Hines assured GamesIndustry.biz that Bethesda is committed to seeing the game through. He noted that failures and rough starts, like those experienced by The Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76, are not new to the company, but they remain dedicated and steadfast. Hines also commented on the reputation that Bethesda games have for being buggy, saying it is something they've come to "embrace as a form of chaos". The company's resolve... Continue reading -
![Phil Spencer Rejects Expectations of Declining Console Prices]()
Phil Spencer Rejects Expectations of Declining Console Prices In previous console generations, it was quite common for prices to decrease significantly after a few years, allowing gamers to buy Xbox One or PlayStation 4 at less than 50% of their launch price.
While some discounts on PlayStation 5 are available in several European regions, considerably fewer price reductions have been noted for the recent console generation, which is often out of stock in stores.
Xbox Chief, Phil Spencer, informs Eurogamer not to anticipate significant price drop of consoles anytime in the future.
"The prices aren't decreasing. We realize it now, and it led us to create the Xbox Series S," Spencer... Continue reading -
![Excitement Peaks as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals an Impressive New Game Trailer]()
Excitement Peaks as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals an Impressive New Game Trailer News recently broke that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: The Heart of Chernobyl has unfortunately been delayed again. However, players can look forward to exploring the Chornobyl exclusion zone and facing its radioactive terrors in early 2024.
At the ongoing Gamescom event, a new game trailer was unveiled, offering a peek into new areas and adversaries. Predictably, it also features strange anomalies and an array of weapons, and suggests not every character encountered will be an antagonist.
You can find the trailer, titled Bolts & Bullets, below. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released for both PC and Xbox Series S/X in early 2024... Continue reading -
![Gameplay Enhancement: Dead Island 2 Mod brings DLSS 2 to Personal Computers]()
Gameplay Enhancement: Dead Island 2 Mod brings DLSS 2 to Personal Computers The world of PC gaming is abuzz as the much-anticipated Dead Island 2 gets a performance boost courtesy of an innovative mod. Notably, Dead Island 2 is known to only support AMD FSR 2. Surprisingly, a modder known as PotatoOfDoom sought to bridge this gap, introducing a mod that allows the game to leverage NVIDIA DLSS 2. Akin to his previous accomplishment with SEGA's Judgment game, this new feat is available for download via Nexus Mods.
Installation of this mod is straightforward; download and extract everything in the archive into the same folder as the DeadIsland-Win64-Shipping.exe file. This modification ultimately provides... Continue reading -
![Time-Bending Fighter Geras Enters the Fray in Mortal Kombat 1]()
Time-Bending Fighter Geras Enters the Fray in Mortal Kombat 1 The latest game in the venerated Mortal Kombat series is keeping its fans on tenterhooks. Mortal Kombat 1, in its most exciting reveal yet, has just announced that Geras from Mortal Kombat 11 is joining its robust roster. Representing an immersive blend of past, present, and future, Geras has emerged from the throngs of the hourglass to become one of the most intriguing additions to the lineup.
Mortal Kombat 1 is a game that thrives on the narrative tool of time manipulation, making Geras a perfect fit for its expanding character list. The sand-bearded guardian of the hourglass made an impactful... Continue reading -
![WhatsApp Faces Global Outage, Affecting Billions of Users Worldwide]()
WhatsApp Faces Global Outage, Affecting Billions of Users Worldwide The world-renowned messaging application, WhatsApp, experienced a major disruption on Wednesday that led to inaccessibility issues for many users across the globe. The messaging service, owned by Meta, is a vital communication tool used by more than 2 billion people monthly. The incident, which affected the sending and receiving of messages, was reported by tens of thousands of users.
The outage, as reported by users, began around 1:15 p.m. Pacific time. The disruption lasted approximately 40 to 50 minutes, leaving users unable to send or receive messages during this period. The swift onset of the outage and its relatively brief duration... Continue reading -
![Google Paves the Way for Cross-Platform End-to-End Encryption]()
Google Paves the Way for Cross-Platform End-to-End Encryption In a bid to enhance the security and privacy of communications across different platforms, Google has announced its backing for a new encryption standard. This move comes after the tech giant had spent over a year advocating for Rich Communication Services (RCS), a communication protocol that enables end-to-end encrypted messaging. Despite its significant advantages, RCS has its limitations, one of which is that it requires both parties to be on the same platform to function.
Google has been vocal about Apple's reluctance to adopt the RCS standard, which has limited its universal application. However, this barrier to cross-platform communication could soon... Continue reading -
![Diablo 4 Players Call for Action Against In-Game Spam Accounts]()
Diablo 4 Players Call for Action Against In-Game Spam Accounts The player community of Diablo 4, the renowned action role-playing game, is expressing concerns over the growing nuisance of "spam accounts." These specific accounts, well-known for saturating others with unsolicited friend requests and promotional pitches for in-game items, have irked many players who are now demanding effective solutions from Blizzard, Diablo's developer.
The issue roots in the proliferation of "spam accounts," which are mostly dedicated to advertising and selling in-game items and gold. These sudden barrages have instigated escalating frustration among players who prefer an interruption-free gaming experience. This annoyance has spurred numerous Diablo 4 gamers to broadcast a desperate appeal... Continue reading -
![Enriched Gaming Experience: Google's July Update for Android Enhances Play Store Visibility]()
Enriched Gaming Experience: Google's July Update for Android Enhances Play Store Visibility Android users, it's time to gear up for a better gaming experience as Google rolls out its monthly system updates. Focused on enhancing users' interface, these updates bring new features and routine patches for the Android system, the Play Store, and Play Services. However, the July 2023 update has taken a significant step beyond by offering more than mere bug fixes and standard system upkeep.
A catchy addition has been found in this monthly update package relating specifically to amplified visibility of recent offers and promotions on the games visible on the Play Store's homepage. The promotional aspect is meticulously worked... Continue reading
