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Diablo IV Open Beta: Prepare to Slay Demons in March! Fans of the classic Diablo franchise have something to look forward to this spring. Blizzard Entertainment recently announced that the open beta for Diablo IV would kick off on March 24th, giving gamers a chance to explore the game's prologue and Act 1 before its official launch. Those who pre-order the game can get early access from March 17th - 19th.
During the open beta period, players can explore most of Act 1 in the Fractured Peaks area and complete quests and slay demons as they wish - however, level progression is limited to 25 levels only. The beta also includes... Continue reading -
Microsoft's Bing Search Engine Aims to Compete with Google Using Generative AI and Paid Links Microsoft is gearing up to compete with Google's dominance in the search engine market with its revamped Bing retrieval system, powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft has been discussing with ad agencies how it plans to monetize its new search engine through paid links within searches results. During a private meeting with a major ad agency, Microsoft showcased a demo of the new Bing retrieval system and its capabilities.
One of the key features of the revamped Bing search engine is its use of generative AI, which produces original answers in a human voice in response to open-ended questions or... Continue reading -
Google Introduces Apprentice Bard, A Chatbot Powered by GPT Google recently announced the launch of its new chatbot, Apprentice Bard. This was reported in an article by CNBC. This chatbot is powered by Google's open-source Natural Language Processing (NLP) platform, GPT. It is designed to help users create poetry and plays, making it easier for them to express themselves through creative writing.
The chatbot is based on Google's open-source GPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) platform. GPT is a natural language processing system that uses machine learning algorithms to generate content. It has been trained on a large dataset of the text so that it can generate creative works of art such... Continue reading -
Microsoft Commits to Halo in Face of 343 Layoffs Microsoft recently announced layoffs at 343 Industries, the company’s game development unit. Despite the layoffs, Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer said that the company would continue to support and grow the Halo franchise.
The Halo series is one of the most popular franchises in gaming history, having sold over 65 million copies of its games since 2001. It has become an important part of Microsoft’s gaming identity, and the company has invested heavily in the brand. Microsoft also announced a new game in the series, Halo Infinite, at E3 2018.
Spencer said that the layoffs were part of Microsoft’s “realignment” of their gaming... Continue reading -
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 to Bring Back Hardcore Mode Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is now bringing back the much-loved hardcore mode. This was first introduced in the original Modern Warfare and has since become a popular game mode among fans. The hardcore mode has been absent from the recent installments of the franchise, but it will now make its triumphant return with the upcoming Modern Warfare 2.
The hardcore mode in Modern Warfare 2 will offer a fast-paced and intense experience for players. It will feature some of the same settings as the regular mode, such as bullet penetration, friendly fire, and weapon sway, but it will also... Continue reading -
Dead Space Remake Features an Alternate Ending One of these days, Electronic Arts will release a remake of the popular 2008 horror game Dead Space. The original game was highly praised for its thrilling atmosphere and intense gameplay. Therefore, the remake will be long-awaited. Now EA has announced that the Dead Space remake includes an alternate ending, which has not been released before.
The alternate ending is only available if the player chooses a particular path when playing the game. This path is difficult to find as it is hidden away and requires the player to search for certain items in order to access it. Once discovered, the... Continue reading -
Top-5 Fishdom Alternatives: Five Fun Games for Fish Lovers Everywhere Fishdom is a fun and entertaining game that has become popular among casual gamers. It allows players to build their own aquariums, buy virtual fish, and decorate the tank with all kinds of items. But if you're looking for something a little different, there are plenty of other games available that can offer an exciting alternative to Fishdom. Here are five top-rated alternatives you may want to try out:
Aquaria – A Unique 3D Adventure Game
Aquaria is a unique action-adventure game set in an underwater world full of puzzles and challenges. Players take on the role of Naija, a mermaid who... Continue reading -
Seattle Public Schools Sue Big Tech Over Mental Health Crisis Seattle's public school district has filed a lawsuit against some of the biggest names in tech, claiming that Google, Snap, and TikTok are responsible for a worsening mental health crisis among students. The complaint alleges that the companies purposefully designed their products to hook young people on their platforms, leading to a decline in student mental health and consequently hindering the schools' ability to carry out their educational mission.
In response to the lawsuit, Google stated that it has invested heavily in creating safe experiences for children across its platforms as well as introducing "strong protections and dedicated features" with an... Continue reading -
Exploring Kratos’ Age in God of War Ragnarok: A Fan Debate The much-anticipated release of the new God of War installment, Ragnarok, is quickly approaching. As fans eagerly await to explore the world and characters created by Santa Monica Studios, the question on everyone's mind is – just how old is Kratos? The Spartan warrior has been a staple character throughout all titles from the franchise, and his mysterious age has sparked debates among fans. In this article, we will explore fan theories regarding Kratos' age in God of War Ragnarok.
The backstory of Kratos is deeply tragic - he was once a proud Spartan soldier who served Ares blindly until his... Continue reading -
YouTube Music Is Developing Its Own Radio Playlist Feature YouTube Music is a popular streaming platform that allows users to customize their music queue based on genre and mood. Recently, the platform has been testing a new feature that allows users to create a custom radio list.
This feature is expected to roll out for users in a stable version soon. In addition to this, YouTube Music is also conducting a poll asking users to vote for the features that they want to see on the app. This article will discuss the new “Create a Radio” feature and the implications it has for users.
The “Create a Radio” feature has been... Continue reading -
TikTok Is Testing A New Horizontal Full-Screen Mode TikTok is a popular social media platform that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. Now, the company is testing a new feature that could take it even further into YouTube's territory: a horizontal full-screen mode. This feature will allow users to take advantage of all the real estate on their phones by viewing videos in a horizontal orientation. This test feature is just the latest in a series of moves by TikTok to attract longer-form video creators who normally post content on YouTube.
The horizontal full-screen mode test feature will appear as a "full screen" button on square or rectangle... Continue reading -
Using Google Password Manager on Android Will Become Very Simple Due to Google's built-in Password Manager, Android and Google Chrome users will have quick access to all login information on each of their devices. Thus, logging into various applications and services will become as simple and fast as possible, since it will require only one click to confirm the data.
The main inconvenience of Google's password manager is that it is not a separate application like many similar services, but rather an auto-fill service. Thus, in order to use it and make any adjustments, you need to go deep enough into the Android settings. However, the latest update from Google partly... Continue reading