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Hollow Knight Silksong: How three people in Australia made the world’s hottest game
This month, the Australian-made video game Silksong became one of the most played titles worldwide.This article was originally published here
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South Korea’s loot box law shows strong results, but players still left in the dark
A new study in Acta Psychologica finds that South Korea’s new law requiring mobile games to disclose loot box probabilities is more effective than industry self-regulation.This article was originally published here
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Social robots can help relieve the pressures felt by caregivers
People who care informally for sick or disabled friends and relatives often become invisible in their own lives. Focusing on the needs of those they care for, they rarely get the chance to talk about […]
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Living differently can help reduce your home’s carbon footprint
An EPFL study has measured the carbon footprint of 20,000 residential buildings in Vaud Canton in Switzerland. The authors’ findings show that a targeted approach will be key to lowering the emissions associated with residential […]
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Satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Google Pixel Watch 4 is ‘a feat of engineering,’ says expert
Apple’s unveiling of the latest batch of iPhones yesterday may have grabbed much of the attention, but the satellite messaging added to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is an engineering marvel, says a Northeastern University […]
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French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers urged a social media ban for under-15s and “digital curfew” for older minors Thursday, with massively popular short video platform TikTok the focus of renewed harsh government scrutiny.This article was originally published here
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China penalizes popular app Xiaohongshu over content
China’s internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered “warnings and strict punishment” to bosses at popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming “trivial” and “negative” posts.This article was originally published here
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Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model
Apple on Tuesday rolled out its next generation iPhones, which include a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global […]
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Film festivals like TIFF set the tone for wider industry norms—here’s what we’re watching around AI
This week, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is celebrating 50 years of films and programming.This article was originally published here
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Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.This article was originally published here