- Google Launches Price Guarantee Tool For Flights: Making Travel Easier Google is making travel easier with the introduction of three new Search features. Most notably, it’s piloting a new “price guarantee” badge for flights that ensures travelers won’t pay more than they should. This is aimed at giving customers the confidence to book their next plane ticket with Google knowing that they won’t be overcharged.
The price guarantee tool works by keeping an eye on flight prices and reimbursing customers if the price drops after they book. If you see a flight with a price guarantee icon, it means that according to Google, the price you see today will no longer... Continue reading
- Resident Evil Joins the Ranks of Other Popular Franchises in Epic Games' Fortnite Crossover Epic Games' Fortnite has become a global phenomenon since its launch, and the developer has taken it even further by collaborating with popular franchises like Marvel’s Avengers, Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Eminem, and Neymar Jr. The latest franchise to join these ranks is Capcom's iconic horror franchise, Resident Evil, and the collaboration was recently leaked on March 10.
The collaboration includes new skins and accessories based on Resident Evil characters and themes. Fortnite players will be able to create their own unique characters using new content from the crossover.
The crossover will also introduce themed challenges, like in the other collaborations, where... Continue reading
- Troubleshooting Tips for Minecraft Players Experiencing a Bug Preventing Loading the Game Are you a Minecraft fan eagerly awaiting the release of the big update 1.20? If so, you're not alone. Unfortunately, some players are experiencing a bug which is preventing them from loading the game. This can be incredibly frustrating, but thankfully, there are some troubleshooting tips to help you out. In this article, we'll be discussing how to solve the issue of Minecraft not loading past 66%.
The first thing to do when confronted with this bug is to make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the game. If you don't meet the requirements, you won't be able... Continue reading
- Destiny 2 Lightfall: Xbox Sign-In Issue Workaround Bungie's latest update to Destiny 2, the Season of Defiance or Lightfall, has been met with much fanfare. However, some Xbox players are having trouble signing in due to an issue with their user credentials. Thankfully, Bungie's customer support team has provided a workaround for those affected so that they can still enjoy the new content.
The issue concerns users’ credentials being out of sync between Microsoft and Bungie’s servers. When players try to log into Destiny 2 on Xbox, they may encounter an error message saying, ‘Sign-in failed due to an invalid username/password combination.' In this case, Bungie's customer service... Continue reading
- TikTok Launches Parental Control Tool as Scrutiny Grows in US, EU, and Canada As scrutiny of the popular short-form video app TikTok continues to grow in the US, EU, and Canada due to security concerns, the company has announced that it is developing a new parental control tool designed to help parents limit their teens from accessing inappropriate content. The announcement comes amid mounting pressure on the Chinese tech giant ByteDance, which owns TikTok.
The new parental control feature will allow parents to restrict what words or hashtags can be accessed by their children on TikTok. To design this feature effectively, TikTok says it will be consulting with parenting, youth, and civil society organizations.... Continue reading
- Twitch Streamers Darius IRL and Sushia Involved in Controversy Over Restraining Order A recent incident involving Twitch streamers Darius IRL and Sushia has sparked controversy within the gaming community. Darius IRL filed a restraining order against Sushia after she allegedly threatened to harm him over a banking mistake.
The situation has been further complicated by leaked messages and a recorded phone call between the two that reveal disturbing details about the incident. This article will explore the controversy and its potential impact on the Twitch community.
According to court documents, Darius IRL filed a restraining order against Sushia after she threatened to harm him and his family over a banking error. In the documents,... Continue reading
- Grand Theft Auto Modder Data Leak Reveals Over 100,000 Email Addresses The Grand Theft Auto franchise is once again at the center of a data leak. The modder's data breach, which occurred in October 2022, exposed more than 100,000 email addresses, according to Have I Been Pwned, a website that details data-related cybersecurity incidents.
This is the second data breach related to the franchise in the same period, after GTA 6 was leaked online in 2022. In this article, we'll explore the details of the data breach and the potential impact it could have on those affected.
The modder in question was reportedly working on a mod for GTA Online when his server... Continue reading
- Twitch Unveils 2023 Roadmap with Focus on Improving Ads and Streamer Brand Management Twitch has recently announced its 2023 roadmap, which outlines a number of changes and updates to its platform. Among the changes are improvements to the way ads are run, new tools to help streamers manage their brand deals, and tools to help with chat engagement. The biggest update to the platform is the plan to make pre-roll ads less annoying.
Twitch’s Chief Product Officer Tom Verrilli and Chief Monetization Officer Mike Minton outlined the changes in an open letter. The changes to the way ads are displayed during a stream are the most significant of the updates. Twitch is working on... Continue reading
- Gmail Resumes Political Spam Filtering After Pilot Program The United States is no stranger to political campaigns, and the 2022 election season has finally come to a close. But that's not the only good news coming out of the election cycle. Google is ending a pilot program that enabled candidates for office and political action committees to bypass the usual spam filters of Gmail, thereby exposing more people to their messages.
Google's decision to launch the pilot program was made to help political campaigns reach more potential voters. However, the program was met with criticism from users who felt that it was a form of election interference. There were... Continue reading
- Google Introduces Watch Unlock Feature to Enhance Smart Lock Security Google announced its new Watch Unlock feature at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, which is meant to provide an added layer of security for Android users' Smart Lock. This feature will not replace Smart Lock but rather serve as a complementary addition that will ensure greater protection of personal data on Android devices.
The purpose of this new feature is to make sure that your device remains locked even if you are not wearing it when connected to your smartwatch. Currently, Smart Lock merely keeps the phone unlocked while it's in contact with a Bluetooth accessory or in any trusted... Continue reading
- Ark Survival of the Fittest - A New Battle Royale for the Jurassic Age Battle royale games have seen immense growth in popularity in recent years, and Ark Survival of the Fittest is a prime example of this. Originally released in 2016, the game has now made its mark on Steam with a brand-new prototype version. Ark Survival of the Fittest offers a unique twist on the classic battle royale experience – gameplay consists of surviving in a hostile environment and taming dinosaurs to fight alongside you!
Looting, taming, and crafting no longer feel as time-consuming as they once were, thanks to the improved UI and UX. The dynamic minimap will also help you find... Continue reading
- Instagram Will Let Users Add Music to Posts with Photos It looks like a turn-based game played by Instagram and TikTok. First, Instagram apes TikTok by introducing Reels. In response, TikTok enables its users to post still pictures – and add music to such posts. Now it’s Instagram’s turn, and now it also enables its users to add music to their photos. Regardless of this context, it’s an interesting addition.
Now, as you compose a post on Instagram, there is the “Add music” option under the familiar “Add location”. Some trending songs for your region are already suggested. To choose from more, you need to tap the link and scroll through... Continue reading