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Threads tests a feature that lets users see how well specific posts performed
- Threads is testing the ability for users to see how well their individual posts performed on the social network.
- Users can sort posts by views, likes, and replies, and see a breakdown of views and interactions by followers and non-followers.
- The change aims to help users understand what posts are resonating with their audiences, especially since Threads updated its algorithm to show more content from accounts they follow.
- Meta-owned Threads has been updating its features to compete with the rising popularity of Bluesky, which recently surpassed 20 million users.
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Enter to win a Neverwinter Swashbuckler Companion Pack to celebrate Return to Pirates’ Skyhold
- Arc Games is giving away 20 keys for the Neverwinter Swashbuckler Companion Pack.
- The pack includes the Swashbuckler companion and a companion equipment choice pack.
- The giveaway is open to PC players with no region restrictions.
- Entries will be accepted until December 12th with winners being contacted via email.
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James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision will make exclusive 3D entertainment on Meta Quest
- Meta announced a partnership with James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision to create exclusive 3D entertainment experiences on Meta Quest's mixed reality hardware.
- The collaboration aims to scale the creation of world-class 3D entertainment experiences across various genres, including live sports, concerts, feature films, and TV series.
- James Cameron has a long history of merging cutting-edge technology with blockbuster storytelling and sees Meta's advanced tech as transformational for content creators.
- The partnership will focus on making 3D content more accessible by improving production tools and reducing costs, with the goal of revolutionizing the creation of stereoscopic media.
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Vague Patch Notes: Nostalgia isn’t the problem with pining for your MMO past
- People get defensive when someone suggests nostalgia is driving their interest in something. But nostalgia is not inherently bad and it factors into everything, including gaming. A sense of nostalgia is not irrational, nor is it always a bad thing to enjoy something based on nostalgia. However, when nostalgia becomes so strong that one’s critical and capability to evaluate the quality of a game is overridden, then it becomes a problem. Nostalgia is therefore not a problem, but nostalgia-driven decision making is.
- Nostalgia gives people a starting point to like a game, but it must not override critical thinking. For instance, someone may have loved EverQuest when it first came out, but their memory of it is not the best version of the game. This is where a person should be willing to re-examine a favourite game rather than allow nostalgia to obscure their judgment.
- A degree of one's affection for their favourite games may be based on nostalgia, and this is not a bad thing. It only becomes problematic if a person's judgment is too strongly tinged by their positive childhood memories of a game, and they overlook its flaws and quality when replaying it later in life.
- One must be honest about what aspects of older games hold up and the part nostalgia plays in this. Nostalgia driven decision making is the problem, not nostalgia itself. A person needs to be able to see the good and bad parts of a game rather than allow nostalgia to completely dictate their opinion.
- Ultimately, nostalgia is a part of one’s psychological makeup, shaping a person's memories and the emotions that person associates with those memories. Though it could be said that a degree of nostalgia could be present in how someone remembers and enjoys a game, this feeling must not be so strong that it prevents a person from evaluating the game objectively.
- When one can see a game objectively, they can identify both the good and bad parts of it. And though nostalgia may play a role in why someone enjoys many games it should never be given too much weight when it comes to making decisions regarding playing a game.
- Nostalgia also factors into food choices as for many people, their memories of eating a certain dish growing up is tied up with their emotions towards that food. However, it is important to examine these sorts of feelings to ensure they are not causing one to make poor dietary choices.
- Nostalgia is just a part of everyone’s life and psychological makeup. It is something that should be acknowledged as a part of oneself even though it may not necessarily reflect reality. However, at the same time, one should ensure that it does not completely control one’s decision-making process.
- People must be willing to examine the things they are nostalgic for to see them objectively. Though in hindsight, something they loved a child may not hold up today; it is important not to let it affect their judgment too much.
- Ultimately, nostalgia is a part of the human experience that should be acknowledged, but it should not completely control a person’s decision-making process. It needs to be in balance to make an informed decision about whether it is a good idea to re-experience a childhood game or any other nostalgic product.
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Grab a King of Meat alpha test key courtesy of Amazon and Glowmade – alpha is live right now!
- Amazon and Glowmade have launched the alpha test of their co-op dungeon-runner game called King of Meat.
- Players can fight through dungeons and create their own to challenge others.
- Alpha test keys are available for players in North America and Europe.
- The alpha test runs until December 14th at 4 p.m. EST.
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UK tribunal green-lights $2.7B Facebook collective action antitrust lawsuit
- Facebook has lost a bid to have a £2.1bn+ mammoth collective action-style competition lawsuit thrown out, which seeks damages worth a minimum of some $2.7bn at current exchange rates.
- The suit, led by competition law expert Dr. Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, alleges that Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram exploited UK users’ personal data due to their market dominance in social networking.
- Lovdahl Gormsen argues that Facebook's data collection practices involve an 'unfair trading condition', and as users have no real alternative, the company imposes an unfairly high price on users and their information.
- The class action lawsuit covers 46 million users of Meta services in the UK between February 14, 2016, and October 6, 2023.
- The “opt out” collective action has already been nearly three years in the making, and it has been certified by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- The case is notable for its potential impact on how competition law might be applied by individuals in their own legal actions and in other class-action-style antitrust suits.
- If successful, the case could set a precedent for how data exploitation applies under competition laws. It also places a monetary value on personal data.
- Lovdahl Gormsen is represented by Quinn Emanuel, and the case is being funded by Innsworth, one of the world's biggest litigation funders.
- Facebook users in the UK are automatically opted into the collective claim unless they actively opt-out if they do not wish to be included in any potential damages or financial settlement.
- The litigation will proceed to trial, and the plaintiffs are seeking damages ranging from £2.1bn to £3.1bn.
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The battle for SA journalism
- Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited have warned of the existential threats posed by Google and Meta on South Africa's news industry.
- The dominance of these tech giants has created barriers for local news publishers, threatening journalism's financial sustainability and its role as a pillar of democracy.
- Caxton, a major South African publisher, struggles with declining advertising revenues exacerbated by the shift to digital.
- The company calls for urgent intervention to level the playing field, enforce fair revenue-sharing mechanisms, and ensure compliance with tax and BBBEE regulations.
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Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Kicks Off 7-Day Free Trial On Dec. 13
- Activision is launching a seven day free trial for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 on December 13, 2024 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox formats.
- The free trial includes various game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Kill Order, and Prop Hunt, along with maps like Racket, Hacienda, Extraction, Hideout, Heirloom, and Nuketown Holiday.
- Players can also try out the Zombies mode with Liberty Falls and Terminus maps, but it's unclear if XP progress carries over to the full version.
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6: Season 1 Reloaded introduces new content, including a Zombies map and more.
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The Sandbox Expands with Launch of Hellboy & Terminator Interactive Gaming Experiences
- The Sandbox launches two new games featuring Hellboy (2019) and Terminator franchises
- Players can experience iconic scenes from the 2019 Hellboy film as BPRD agents
- Terminator: Dark Fate game transports players to 2042 for resistance missions
- Over 400 partners, including major brands, have joined The Sandbox platform
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Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: How AI is Transforming Business and Society
- Join Jason Bradbury, futurist and tech icon, on Silicon AI For Your Business as we explore AI’s transformation from sci-fi to reality.
- We discuss how AI is helping businesses innovate, enhance human potential, and reshape industries.
- Topics include virtual personas, work-life balance in a virtual age, and the possibility of an AI singularity.
- This podcast explores the future of AI and its impact on businesses.
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Roblox is introducing a new Roblox-centered chat system as its answer to Discord
- Roblox has launched Party, a specialized chat client to help players chat and form groups within the game.
- The text-based messaging app allows up to six players in a group and works across multiple games.
- Only players flagged 13 or older can make use of the chat feature to ensure moderation and accessibility.
- Pax Dei, an MMORPG, has integrated Discord into the game to seamlessly connect players with their social groups.
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Meta Plans Nuclear Power For Data Centers
- Meta plans to integrate nuclear power into its U.S. data center operations.
- The company aims to secure between one and four gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity by the early 2030s.
- Meta is seeking proposals from nuclear energy developers experienced in small modular reactors (SMRs) or larger nuclear reactors.
- This move aligns with Meta's goals of meeting energy demands with reliable and sustainable sources.
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World of Warcraft shares the behind-the-scenes of its Ibelin-inspired charity bundle, the Reven Pack
- World of Warcraft is selling the Reven Pack, a charity bundle that includes an adorable fox pet and a backpack.
- Proceeds from the sale of the Reven Pack go to CureDuchenne, a charity for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- The charity bundle is inspired by Mats "Ibelin" Steen, a WoW player who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- A video showcases the behind-the-scenes creation of the pet and cosmetic item in honor of Mats "Ibelin" Steen.
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Meta Looks To Nuclear Energy For US Data Centres
- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is exploring the use of nuclear energy for its data centres in the US.
- Meta plans to release a request for proposals (RFP) to identify nuclear energy developers to help meet its AI innovation and sustainability objectives.
- Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have also signed deals to secure nuclear energy for their data centres.
- Meta aims to add 1-4 GW of new nuclear generation capacity by the early 2030s.
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Threads users can now follow profiles from other fediverse servers
- Instagram Threads now allows users to follow profiles from other fediverse servers.
- Users can see all posts from other servers when visiting someone's profile on Threads.
- Users can receive notifications on Threads when the person they follow posts on their server.
- This update is part of Meta's efforts to achieve full interoperability and connect with the open social web.
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