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Meta jumps aboard the nuclear-powered data center bandwagon
- Meta is seeking proposals from nuclear power developers to add 1 to 4 gigawatts of electricity generating capacity in the US.
- Applicants have until February 7, 2025, to submit initial proposals, and Meta wants the power plants to begin operation in the early 2030s.
- Meta is open to flexible locations for the power plants as long as they support the growth needs of the electric grids powering both their data centers and surrounding communities.
- The interest of tech companies in nuclear power suggests a potential renaissance for the industry, but timing and competition remain key factors.
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Threads tests a way to hide your replies from your profile
- Instagram Threads is testing a privacy feature to make replies to others' posts less visible on the platform.
- The feature allows users to customize their profile to remove the tab displaying their replies, making them more private.
- This option provides more privacy without switching to a fully private profile.
- Threads has also introduced controls to limit who can reply to posts, similar to competitor Elon Musk's X.
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Instagram now lets creators enable replies in Broadcast Channels
- Instagram's Broadcast Channels now allow creators to enable replies from viewers.
- Previously, viewers could only react with emojis, but now they can reply to posts and respond to other users' responses.
- Creators can also share prompts to start conversations in their Channel.
- Meta is providing new metrics and personalized guidance to help creators understand and improve their Broadcast Channel content.
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By 2026, Your Best Friend Might Be an Algorithm
- Ark Invest defines AI companions as a method of entertainment and socialization involving direct consumer interaction with virtual characters powered by generative AI.
- AI companions are designed to interact with users through text or voice, sometimes accompanied by a visual component, and audio-focused companions are predicted to dominate with certain extensions allowing them to animate and integrate into metaverse-like applications.
- Major players like Apple are expected to step in soon with powerful AI companions that will be affordable, highly accessible, and extremely capable.
- Athletes could use AI companions for workout insights, reminders, or personalized motivational speeches designed to resonate with their mindset.
- By 2026, companies like Apple and Samsung are likely to introduce streamlined platforms for AI companions, seamlessly integrated into their devices.
- Wearable technologies, like AI glasses, will allow users to record everything they see, recall prices they saw in passing, ingredients in foods, or even a stranger's face.
- The adoption of AI companions may mirror smartphone adoption, eventually becoming ubiquitous worldwide with staggered global adoption.
- AI will impact education, with some private schools already integrating AI into their classrooms. However, traditional institutions are expected to remain hesitant.
- AI companions may exacerbate class divides and inequality. The risk of variations in AI hardware, software, and access could deepen inequalities, raising concerns about fairness and accessibility.
- Overall, AI companions are expected to redefine how we consume, process and share information, as well as how we prioritize relationships and education.
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Classic EverQuest’s 31st expansion, The Outer Brood, is live – and so is a brand-new EverQuest book
- EverQuest's 31st expansion, The Outer Brood, has been released, introducing new zones, raids, missions, quests, and collections.
- The expansion also adds the new Dark Elf Ranger class/race combo, a long-awaited addition after 25 years.
- The Outer Brood brings terrifying monsters and creatures that speak a form of Elder Dragon, preparing to assault Norrath.
- In addition, Matthew S. Smith's new book on EverQuest is now available, exploring the game's creation, release, and impact on the MMO genre.
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Meta starts the search for nuclear partners to power energy-hungry AI
- Meta is seeking nuclear energy developers to power its AI and sustainability goals.
- The company plans to target 1 to 4 gigawatts of new nuclear generation capacity to be delivered starting in the early 2030s.
- Big Tech companies like Microsoft and Google are also investing in nuclear power to fuel their AI data centers.
- Meta believes that nuclear energy can provide firm, baseload power to support the growth needs of electric grids powering their data centers.
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Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Launches Dec. 5 With New Zombies Map & Holiday-Themed Events
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 1 Reloaded will launch on December 5 with new content.
- The update includes a medieval-themed Zombies map called Citadelle des Morts.
- Operators will embark on an expedition to Avalon to learn about the Sentinel Artifact.
- Multiplayer additions include new maps, game modes, perks, and a competitive ruleset for Warzone.
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The Metaverse Shift: Already Here, Even If You Don’t See It – Holiverse Explores New Approaches
- The metaverse is already changing the world we know and isn’t just a far-off dream.
- Companies like Decentraland, Horizon Worlds, and Holiverse are building virtual worlds for users to explore.
- The digital assets in metaverses are often denoted by NFTs that are sold or traded by users.
- The metaverse is redefining economic landscapes and opening up new income sources for creatives.
- Virtual gaming and play-to-earn metaverse games like Axie Infinity allow users to earn feasible incomes, potentially even full-time job salaries.
- The metaverse is opening up a wide range of job opportunities for new professionals such as virtual event planners and digital fashion designers.
- Metaverse technologies are revolutionizing education and allowing for safer practice sessions, simulations, and immersive trips to places such as museums.
- AR and VR technologies are revolutionizing the medical and healthcare sectors by creating virtual replicas for surgeries and remote consultations.
- Metaverse platforms will unite a thriving marketplace for economic processes and a hub for social interactions, and a transformative force, reshaping our interactions with technology and each other.
- Holiverse by Lado Okhotnikov is an example of a new type of immersive environment that blends gaming, business, and social connection into one seamless ecosystem.
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Top 5 Live In-Game Events That Made History
- In 2019, Fortnite players logged in to witness meteors crashing down and their avatars being sucked into a void that led to a black hole swallowing Fortnite whole.
- The sense of community that was felt in the Opening of Ahn’Qiraj event in World of Warcraft when players worldwide were required to gather resources and prepare for war was unforgettable.
- The Astronomical Concert in 2020, a fully immersive virtual performance by Travis Scott in Fortnite, wasn’t just a music event — it was an otherworldly experience.
- The Calamity Event in Final Fantasy XIV marked the end of the original version of the game and then rebuilt the game from scratch with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
- GO Fest 2020 in Pokémon GO united players around the world in a virtual festival from their homes with shared experiences that kept players connected.
- These live in-game events show that gaming can create connections, emotions, and memories among millions of strangers that become a community.
- Gaming has the unique power to turn pixels into memories and interactions into relationships, reminding us why we game.
- As technology continues to evolve, the possibilities for live in-game events are endless, making them more immersive and meaningful.
- This marks a new era of gaming storytelling in which live in-game events are more than just flashy graphics or clever marketing.
- It shows that gaming is no longer just about playing — it’s about being part of something larger that brings people together in ways no other medium can.
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WhatsApp is dropping support for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 series
- WhatsApp is dropping support for the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus models.
- Support will end on May 5, 2025, according to clues found in the latest WhatsApp beta code.
- Users will need to switch to a newer iPhone to continue using WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp offers easy syncing features and chat migration options for users switching to new devices.
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Mark Zuckerberg is 'very keen to play an active role' in Trump's tech policymaking, Meta exec says
- Mark Zuckerberg is 'very keen to play an active role' in Trump's tech policymaking, according to a Meta exec.
- Zuckerberg and Trump recently had dinner to discuss high-level conversations about tech policymaking.
- The Meta CEO wants to be involved in discussions about maintaining America's leadership in the technological sphere and the role of AI.
- Zuckerberg and Trump have had a rocky relationship in the past, but they have been in contact recently.
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OpenAI Names Coinbase Marketing Chief Kate Rouch as First CMO
- OpenAI has named Kate Rouch, the current CMO of Coinbase, as its first chief marketing officer.
- Rouch's experience in consumer and enterprise marketing will help OpenAI connect people to the power of AI.
- She will join OpenAI on December 9th, after concluding her role at Coinbase on December 6th.
- Rouch previously worked at Meta and led brand and product marketing for Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook.
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BlueSky: Decentralized Social Media and an Intersectional Future
- BlueSky, a social media platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has attracted over 20 million users after its launch in 2023.
- BlueSky is decentralized which means users will have more control over their data, the ability to create their own servers and the freedom to design their own algorithms.
- BlueSky will allow users to move their data to other platforms that may use the Authenticated Transfer Protocol (AT Protocol or ATProto).
- The concept of decentralization means more customizability and potential overlap with new platforms, lending itself to what is known as the Fediverse involving the intercommunication of several independent social media platforms.
- BlueSky has the potential to become one of the key platforms for advancing high-speed crypto, token, and NFT transactions.
- Meta (previously Facebook) owns Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. There are signs of progress towards integrating all their platforms into the fediverse.
- The interconnected nature of the fediverse means that publishing a virtual world on one platform effectively makes it accessible across all platforms.
- This interconnectivity leads to accelerated development, enhanced tokenized incentives, further gamification of culture, and a more significant impact in the digital world.
- For the metaverse to function effectively, all platforms must seamlessly communicate with one another offering people the opportunity to live out a second life through a variety of mediums, primarily VR.
- This technology enables the rapid creation of decentralized apps, worlds, tokens, and NFTs in a matter of minutes.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 496: Go ahead Corepunk, make our day
- On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin discuss Corepunk's early access launch, Ubisoft's cozy MMO, Throne and Liberty's spear weapon, MMOs that they can't get into, and the debate over buying a lifetime subscription.
- Corepunk launches quietly
- Ubisoft is making a cozy MMO?
- Throne and Liberty introduces spear weapon
- Discussion on MMOs that they keep bouncing off of and the pros and cons of lifetime subscriptions
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Mark Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policy
- Mark Zuckerberg seeks 'active role' in Trump tech policy
- Mark Zuckerberg dined with Donald Trump to discuss technology and demonstrate Meta's camera-equipped sunglasses.
- Zuckerberg wants to participate in the administration's tech policy decisions and maintain America's leadership in the technological sphere.
- There has been a softening of relations between Zuckerberg and Trump, with the lifting of the ban on Trump and positive remarks exchanged.
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