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Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 6 Cool Games We're Excited To Get Back To
- Kotaku's Weekend Guide features six games the authors are enjoying and recommend for the weekend.
- One game mentioned is 'The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy,' a tactical RPG by Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka.
- Another game highlighted is 'Knights in Tight Spaces,' a tactical game with classes like knights and mages, offering new challenges.
- The article mentions a fan-created mod called THAWED for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, providing new features for THPS fans.
- Ethan Gach recommends 'Monster Hunter Wilds' for its strong combat tuning and satisfying gameplay.
- The original Donkey Kong arcade game on Switch Online is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and memorable characters.
- Another game, 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage,' is highlighted for its human and expressive faces, capturing the essence of teen experience and filmmaking.
- The game's narrative structure, combining '90s teen life with characters in their 40s, adds depth and intrigue.
- These games offer a variety of experiences from tactical RPGs and action-RPGs to nostalgic arcade classics and narrative-driven journeys.
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WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: Top 5 Biggest AI Trends of 2025 Every Woman Must Know
- Advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, wearables, and apps are revolutionizing women's health tracking.
- AI chatbots and digital companions provide personalized emotional support for women's mental health.
- AI-powered smart home devices streamline household management and offer integrated solutions for running a home.
- AI tools are reshaping task management, career development, and financial empowerment for women.
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What is Instagram’s Threads app? All your questions answered
- Instagram’s Threads app is a text-based Twitter rival tied to users' Instagram accounts.
- Threads does not feature paid tiers or ads, retains Instagram verification, and leverages Instagram networks for connections.
- The platform lacks Twitter-like features such as long videos, direct messages, and live audio rooms.
- Threads, available on iOS and Android, had restrictions in the EU initially due to privacy concerns.
- As of November 2024, Threads has over 275 million monthly active users, with a rapid sign-up growth rate.
- Post limitations on Threads include 500 characters per post, support for images, videos, and up to 10 media items per thread post.
- Users can customize their Threads experience by pinning search terms, creating custom feeds, and adding interests to their profiles.
- Threads does not allow direct messaging within the app, encouraging sharing threads to other platforms instead.
- Threads has a public API for developers but with certain limitations, like no timeline data fetching for third-party clients.
- While Threads allows sharing to the fediverse, it lacks full integration, direct messages, support for lists, and third-party clients.
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TechCrunch
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Threads tests adding ‘interests’ on profiles to connect users with topical discussions
- Meta's Threads is testing a new feature to allow users to add interests to their profile.
- The feature will help users find and join active discussions on various topics.
- Threads recently added custom feeds, allowing users to build feeds around specific topics or user profiles.
- The new interests feature for profiles is currently available on mobile and will be expanded further.
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Kotaku
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Former Xbox Exec Says Microsoft Would Stop Making Hardware If It Could
- Former Xbox executive, Peter Moore, has suggested that Microsoft would stop making hardware if it had the choice.
- Moore stated that Microsoft would be delighted to be a multi-hundred billion dollar entity delivering content directly to different devices.
- He referred to the Netflix model, where content can be accessed instantly with no latency or lag, without the need for a box between the user and the controller or TV set.
- Moore also mentioned that Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard has changed the company's thinking around games, leading to a greater focus on growth areas like other platforms.
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WhatsApp Stops Working on Millions of Devices in March 2025
- WhatsApp will discontinue support for older smartphones starting March 2025.
- Affected devices include Android phones running KitKat or older, and iPhones running iOS 15.1 or earlier.
- This decision is made to prioritize security, efficiency, and stability of the platform.
- Users can upgrade their devices, check for software updates, or consider alternative messaging apps.
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Meta Expands Voice-Powered AI with Llama 4
- Meta Platforms Inc is planning to introduce improved voice features in its latest version of Llama AI, called Llama 4.
- Meta aims to make AI-powered agents more conversational and is investing heavily in AI capabilities.
- The company is considering trialing premium subscriptions for its AI assistant, Meta AI, and exploring paid advertising options.
- Meta's push into voice-powered AI aligns with its strategy of building lightweight headsets and expanding AI into businesses.
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Meta reportedly maintains internal ‘Do Not Rehire’ lists for former employees
- Meta is reportedly keeping internal block lists of former employees who are ineligible for rehire, regardless of past performance.
- The lists include names of employees who were underperforming or violated company policies, but some claim they were added without documented issues.
- Getting off the 'block list' is challenging; even a vice president's approval may not reverse the status.
- Meta's approach of maintaining large-scale 'Do Not Rehire' lists is uncommon in the tech industry.
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Instagram might soon get even more chaotic with Community Chats
- Instagram is working on a feature called Community Chats, which will allow users to engage in group conversations with up to 250 people.
- Creators will have the ability to select admins to moderate the chat and enforce conduct policies.
- Instagram will check the chat against content guidelines, but disciplinary action details are unclear.
- Users will have the option to keep the chat gated and advertise it on their profile page and channel.
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Instagram says it's 'doubling down' on DMs. This chart shows just how much.
- Instagram is focusing on doubling down on direct messages (DMs) in 2025, with the platform introducing over 20 updates in recent months for its messaging feature.
- The updates include AI chatbots, new ways to share music with friends, the ability to edit messages, turn on/off read receipts, and much more.
- Adam Mosseri, Instagram's top executive, emphasized that DMs have become the primary social interaction on the app.
- Instagram's focus on messaging aligns with its core priorities for the new year, which are creativity and connection.
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Massively Overthinking: What should MMO corpse runs look like in 2025?
- In a discussion about MMO corpse runs in the future, the general sentiment leans towards moving away from grueling penalties like corpse runs.
- There is a recognition of the memorable experiences created by old-school corpse runs but also a consensus that they may not be appealing in modern MMOs.
- Some feel that penalties for death can still have a place, but not necessarily in the form of traditional corpse runs.
- Different viewpoints exist, with some preferring death penalties in the form of economic consequences like gear decay in sandbox MMORPGs.
- Acceptance of corpse runs is seen as a badge of honor by some, while others view it as a relic that should be left in the past.
- It is suggested that there are better ways to introduce stakes in the game beyond traditional corpse runs to attract a wider player base.
- Some specific MMOs are referenced for their unique approaches to death penalties, such as Crowfall's crow flights and Pax Dei's painful corpse run.
- A call to eliminate death penalties like corpse runs is echoed by some, arguing that such penalties may hinder gameplay and discourage risk-taking.
- The discussion highlights differing opinions on death penalties in MMOs, with some advocating for a more forgiving respawn system with minimal to no penalties.
- Overall, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of MMO death penalties and how they should be approached in 2025 and beyond.
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Medium
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Welcome to the Wild Wild Web: A Tale of Sextortion and Social Media Loopholes
- Sextortion and online extortion are on the rise, with cyber criminals taking advantage of social media loopholes.
- The EU rolled out the Data Protection Act in 2018 to combat cyber crimes, including sextortion and blackmail.
- The author shares a personal experience of almost becoming a victim of sextortion on WhatsApp.
- The FBI reported over 12,600 minors falling victim to sextortion scams between 2021 and 2023.
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Kotaku
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Is Making A Big Change To How THPS4 Works
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, a remake of PS2-era skateboarding games, announced.
- The game will feature the old maps, songs, skaters, and tricks from the classic games.
- However, the new remake will not include THPS4's original career mode.
- Instead, each THPS4 level will have a 2-minute run with challenges to complete.
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Insider
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Instagram is starting to roll out a 'Made with Edits' tag — but it won't get you preferential treatment in the feed
- Instagram rolls out 'Made with Edits' tag for videos edited in their new app.
- The 'Edits' app, to rival TikTok's CapCut, is set to launch on March 31.
- Influencers and creators with early access are using the 'Made with Edits' tag.
- Reels made in Edits will have higher-resolution video quality up to 2K resolution.
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Utah Passes App Store Age Verification Bill
- The state of Utah has passed legislation that requires app stores to verify the ages of users who download apps.
- The new law also mandates parental consent for minors to download apps on their devices.
- This move is part of a global effort to protect children from the impact of social media and online platforms.
- Similar bills have been introduced in at least eight other U.S. states, with Meta Platforms supporting the responsibility of app stores in age verification.
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