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Jeff Bezos reportedly following in Mark Zuckerberg's footsteps with a $1 million donation from Amazon to Trump's inauguration
- Amazon plans to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration, following the footsteps of Meta's donation.
- This donation signifies an effort by Big Tech companies to mend relations with Trump, who has been critical of the industry.
- In the past, Jeff Bezos and Trump have had public feuds and disagreements.
- However, both Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have recently shown a willingness to work with Trump.
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Marvel Rivals director speculates on Concord’s demise: “I don’t think anybody can accurately predict” flops
- Marvel Rivals director speculates on Concord’s demise
- Thaddeus Sasser believes it's hard to predict the success or failure of games
- Concord lacked unique value for players and faced a buy-in cost
- Marvel Rivals benefited from recognizable superhero characters
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Massively Overthinking: The best and worst MMO developer quotes of 2024
- Massively Overthinking this week gathers a list of MMO and MMO-adjacent developer quotes from 2024, who either said something praiseworthy or provocative.
- The list includes Phil Spencer’s statement, “I have to run a sustainable business” and the quote from Amazon's developer trying to convince that playing dungeons and engaging in PvP is solo.
- Eliot found Phil Spencer's statement undeserving of any sympathy, as he tried to earn sympathy while thousands of talented developers were laid off.
- The developers of Shadow’s Kiss realized that early access puts pressure on them to release a polished game; they voiced the concerns of many developers about the impact of early access.
- Noteworthy among the quotes, is the comment from the Palworld development team, affirming it is okay to take breaks from games, rather than feeling guilty.
- The Ship of Heroes quote in support of MMORPG's raiding philosophy highlights the importance of the return of the era of big raids.
- It isn't all positive comments with the former Sony exec telling developers taking the brunt of mass layoffs from Sony on the back of bad decision making, to go drive an Uber or find a cheap place to live go to the beach for a year.
- Massively Overthinking offers an interesting glimpse into the world of MMO development.
- This year's article capture some of the most memorable mistakes and actions by game developers that affected MMORPG players.
- These quotes capture some of the most controversial and impactful moments that happened in the world of MMOs and are likely to be remembered in the years to come.
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Nearly half of US teens are online almost constantly, Pew study finds
- Nearly half of U.S. teens are online almost constantly, says a study from Pew Research Center.
- YouTube is the most popular platform among teens, with 90% of them using it.
- TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are also frequently used by teens.
- Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) have experienced a decline in teen usage over the past decade.
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AI Deals and Earnings Paint Mixed Picture of Tech Transformation
- Oracle reported a surge in cloud revenue, driven by AI demand and a partnership with Meta.
- C3 AI reported strong growth and expanded its Microsoft partnership, aiming to penetrate the market further.
- ImmunoPrecise Antibodies showcased its AI drug discovery platform, despite flat quarterly revenues.
- The tech industry is experiencing a mixed picture of AI deals and earnings, highlighting the ongoing tech transformation.
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WhatsApp is making being part of a group call less annoying
- WhatsApp is rolling out new call features for desktop and mobile.
- Group chat members can now select specific participants to call, avoiding disruptions for everyone.
- Calls on desktop and video calls are also receiving improvements.
- WhatsApp's new feature allows users to choose who to call in a group chat, reducing annoyance for other members.
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Meta Donates $1 Million To Donald Trump Inauguration Fund
- Meta Platforms, the parent firm of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.
- The donation comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago.
- Tech firms have donated to presidential inaugurals in the past, with Facebook not donating to either Biden's or Trump's inaugural.
- Elon Musk, one of Trump's biggest tech supporters, has been appointed to head up the advisory group called the 'Department of Government Efficiency.'
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Australia To ‘Charge’ Tech Firms For News Content, After Meta Ends Licensing Deal
- The Australian government plans to introduce a levy on social media firms and search engines to force them to pay publishers for journalism and news content.
- This comes after Facebook parent Meta Platforms ended its licensing deal with the Australian government.
- Australia passed the Media Bargaining Law in February 2021 to set fees that tech companies have to pay media outlets for sharing news links.
- The proposed amendments would require social media platforms and search engines earning more than $250m in revenues from Australia to pay a 'charge', which can be offset against payments to publishers.
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Casually Classic: WoW Classic’s unusual gift of time
- WoW Classic gives players the gift of time by embracing a slower, more deliberate pacing that allows them to fully engage in the game world without being overwhelmed by a constant stream of tasks and objectives.
- Modern MMORPGs often try to keep players hooked with a constant barrage of quests and time-limited events, resulting in a feeling of exhaustion and a lack of accomplishment.
- Older MMOs, like WoW Classic, focus on one or two tasks that might take a while to complete, allowing players to take their time and be more present in the game world.
- This deliberate pacing allows players to engage more with the community, take on long-term objectives, and grow less bored with the game overall.
- Players of WoW Classic are encouraged to help others when opportunities present themselves, making it a more collaborative and rewarding experience overall.
- WoW Classic's approach to pacing is a good reminder that there is value in slowing down and really taking in a game, rather than sprinting past it.
- Players of the legacy ruleset are offered a more laid-back look into this classic game.
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Mark Zuckerberg sweetens Meta’s $1M donation to Trump’s inaugural fund with a pair of smart glasses
- Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.
- In addition to the donation, Zuckerberg also sent Trump a pair of Meta's smart glasses.
- This donation is significantly smaller compared to Elon Musk's $270 million donation to the America PAC fund.
- Zuckerberg and Trump have had previous disagreements, but this move indicates an attempt to mend relations.
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Metaverse in 2025: Opportunities for Developers
- The metaverse market is projected to reach USD 116.74 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 41.83% by 2029.
- Technological advancements like AR, VR, and blockchain are driving the metaverse's rapid growth.
- Integration of AI and blockchain enhances the metaverse's functionality and security.
- Opportunities in the metaverse exist across various industries, but developers must navigate challenges like interoperability and user privacy.
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Realize Music’s ‘Sing’ wants you to sing out loud by yourself in VR because it just feels good
- Former Devolver exec, Mike Wilson, has developed a VR app called Sing that allows users to sing out loud on their own.
- Wilson believes that singing is beneficial for well-being but many people refrain from it due to fear of judgment.
- Sing provides over a million songs for users to sing along to with lyrics and visualizations without any scoring or gamification elements.
- The aim of the app is to allow users to engage with music and experience joy, promoting wellness and removing barriers that discourage singing.
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Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?
- Businesses need a balanced approach to skill development for AI integration to effectively harness its potential. The core technical competencies required for AI adoption include machine learning, data engineering and proficiency in programming languages like Python and SQL. But, soft skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration also play an essential role. Non-technical employees can contribute effectively to a business's AI strategy by developing AI ethics and bias awareness and data literacy.
- Organizations must ethically manage AI challenges like data privacy, bias, and job displacement for sustainable and trustworthy AI systems. Companies need to prioritize upskilling, address these ethical challenges, and foster creativity to become leaders in the AI-driven economy. Upskilling includes in-house expertise, continuous learning, and ethical training for employees to use AI responsibly. Companies face a choice of upskilling their existing workforce or risk falling behind as AI advances at an unprecedented pace.
- A Hybrid approach of upskilling and hiring AI specialists can be ideal. AI specialists can bring deep and niche understanding of AI, whereas, upskilling can build a more adaptable workforce. Soft skills like problem-solving and creativity enable teams to tailor AI to the real-world contexts, ensuring that models align with the organization's business goals. Employees should develop AI ethics and bias awareness and data literacy to contribute effectively to the business's AI strategy. Continuous learning, AI community exposure, and hands-on experimentation can prepare AI talent for future advancements.
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Tech Titans Battle For AI Supremacy
- The battle for Artificial Intelligence (AI) supremacy is transforming industries, economies, and societies. Tech giants such as Meta, formerly Facebook, and Elon Musk's ventures, including Tesla, are among the biggest players in this high-stakes race for control of AI. Meta’s focus on the immersive virtual world called the metaverse could position it as a key player in the AI-powered era. At the same time, Elon Musk’s multifaceted approach ranges from autonomous vehicles at Tesla to AI-driven content moderation at X. Either way, the AI landscape will be shaped by how these tech titans collaborate, innovate, and address ethical and societal challenges posed by the widespread deployment of AI technologies.
- Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has increasingly shifted its focus from social media to the metaverse — a virtual world powered by immersive technologies such as VR, AR, and AI. As Meta moves into the metaverse, AI plays a critical role in making the digital world more immersive and interactive.
- Elon Musk leads the AI-driven autonomous driving technology at Tesla, where the Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is powered by deep learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion. Tesla’s AI system uses a neural network to interpret the environment and learn from every mile driven by Teslas.
- Elon Musk aims to create an AI-driven version of X (formerly Twitter), where the platform's algorithms not only tailor content but also engage users in a more personalized, dynamic manner. He has also hinted at using AI to combat misinformation, bots, and enhance user interactions with the platform.
- OpenAI, co-founded by Elon Musk, is the company behind some of the most advanced AI models today, including GPT-3 and GPT-4. Musk’s focus on ethical AI development, transparency, and open-source AI continues to influence the broader AI discourse.
- As AI continues to evolve, governments and regulatory bodies will be essential to ensure the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies, addressing the risks of bias, safety, and privacy. Partnerships between companies, academic institutions, and governments may become necessary in advancing AI technologies while ensuring safety and fairness.
- The wider implications of AI in the job market and society are inevitable. As AI-driven automation displaces certain roles and creates new ones, how will workers be retrained? How will societies manage the social and economic implications of mass automation? These are questions that need to be answered in the coming years.
- The future of AI will depend on how companies collaborate, innovate, and address the ethical and societal challenges posed by the widespread deployment of AI technologies. Who leads the way and how they choose to wield their power will shape the future of AI.
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The Australian government is going to force Meta and other tech companies to pay media
- The Australian government is proposing a new plan to force big tech companies to pay a charge to help fund journalism or enter into commercial deals with news organizations.
- The plan comes after a system introduced in 2021, the news media bargaining code, saw companies such as Google and Meta pay news organizations for journalism funding.
- Platforms that choose not to enter or renew commercial agreements with news publishers will pay the charge, and platforms with agreements will be able to offset their liability.
- The new plan is similar to a system with private health insurance: those without insurance pay a higher Medicare levy.
- The news bargaining code worked well for the first three years, but Meta announced it would not renew the news media contracts it had in place, while Google has contracts that have been renewed for at least a year.
- Only companies designated under the bargaining code have to comply, so the government is considering a different approach.
- The new approach is to say to big tech firms, “If you have contracts with news media businesses, then carry on. If you don’t, then you need to pay a charge.”
- The revenue from the charge will be used for public interest journalism or pay the news media businesses that would have been paid if they had deals with big platforms.
- This new approach is similar to an idea proposed in a submission to a parliamentary committee examining this and other online issues.
- The government will consult on creating a new system that requires big platforms to be subject to the new regime and has set a threshold where only platforms with Australian revenue above $250 million per year will be affected.
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