The smartphone market is witnessing a significant trend, where shipments of used smartphones have increased by nearly 10 percent. Research firm IDC reports that the number of shipments surged to 309.4 million units in 2023, up from 282.6 million units in the previous year. This data suggests that for many consumers, a good phone that
Sandbox games have a way of drawing players in with their promise of endless possibilities and unpredictable outcomes. Streets of Fortuna, a sandbox RPG set in an original historical-ish city inspired by Constantinople around 500 AD, takes this concept to a whole new level. The game sets the player loose in a sprawling open world
The shift of Microsoft’s best artificial intelligence tools and software development to OpenAI could potentially benefit Google, according to Todd McKinnon, CEO of identity security firm Okta. Google, as a major player in the tech industry, has been excelling in its research and development efforts in the field of AI. McKinnon pointed out that Google
Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Phil Spencer, has been teasing the possibility of a potential Xbox handheld for quite some time now. His recent comments in an interview with IGN have further fueled speculation about Microsoft venturing into the handheld gaming market. Spencer expressed his enthusiasm for handheld devices, hinting at Microsoft’s plans to expand its hardware
In the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of hashtags on social media platforms, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has been vocal about the limited impact of hashtags on post reach within the app. While acknowledging that hashtags can help align posts with specific communities for potential discovery benefits, Mosseri emphasized that overall, the value of hashtags
The issue of privacy violations and data scraping has once again come into the spotlight with the recent revelation that over 170 images and personal details of children from Brazil have been used without their knowledge or consent to train AI models. These images, spanning from the mid-1990s to as recently as 2023, have been
With WhatsApp Status boasting 450 million daily active users and witnessing growth in Western markets, the potential addition of cross-posting Instagram Stories to WhatsApp could be a valuable tool for content creators. Although the formatting may not always seamlessly translate, the opportunity to reach a wider audience with the same content is appealing. By being
The god of video games news seems to have unleashed a flood of game announcements this weekend, leaving game journalists in awe. The latest addition to the list is Ale Abbey, a unique management game centered around brewing beer in a medieval monastery. While the concept may not be entirely novel, the game promises to
The highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake, also known as Metal Gear Solid Delta, made a reappearance during the recent Xbox Games Showcase. Fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the remake, which has been generating buzz since its announcement last year. While a release date is still unknown, the showcasing
Microsoft and Blizzard have recently announced the release date for the upcoming content-o-season Vessel Of Hatred in Diablo 4. Scheduled for October 8th, 2024, this new content takes players on a journey to the new region of Nahantu in search of Neyrelle. She is a character facing the consequences of imprisoning the Prime Evil Mephisto