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Activision Claims Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is “The Biggest Call of Duty Ever”
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is claimed to be the biggest Call of Duty ever by Activision.
- It has achieved the top rankings in total players, hours played, and total matches.
- Player engagement has been boosted by availability on Xbox's Game Pass subscription.
- Black Ops 6 remains the best-selling game in October 2024 in the US.
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Judge Sets Trial Date for FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against Meta
- The FTC antitrust lawsuit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is set to go to trial on April 14.
- The lawsuit alleges that Meta overpaid for Instagram and WhatsApp in an illegal effort to maintain a monopoly on personal social networks.
- Meta argued that the case should be dismissed, but the judge rejected that argument and ruled that the FTC's case should go to trial.
- Meta believes that the evidence at trial will show that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp have been good for competition and consumers.
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Diablo Immortal launches Eve of Unmaking this week – and a new backlash mechanic
- Diablo Immortal is releasing a new patch called 'Eve of Unmaking' as a limited-time event.
- Players at Level 30 and higher can participate in completing daily tasks and earn rewards.
- The patch includes a new backlash mechanic that punishes skill spamming and adjusts Legendary Affixes.
- Servers will be down for patching at 4 a.m. EST on November 27th in the Americas.
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China Targets Big Tech Algorithms in Cybersecurity Overhaul
- China has launched a campaign to reform the use of recommendation algorithms by technology firms as part of a broader cybersecurity overhaul.
- The initiative aims to reduce the influence of major tech companies over online behavior and address concerns such as 'echo chambers,' addiction, and content manipulation.
- The campaign requires companies to review algorithms, prioritize healthier content for vulnerable groups, and implement fair labor practices for gig economy workers.
- The crackdown is part of ongoing regulatory efforts to curb the power of China's tech giants and address the impact of recommendation algorithms on creating digital echo chambers.
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Elon Musk is $119 billion richer this year — and the 10 biggest wealth gainers are up a combined $585 billion
- The world's 10 biggest wealth gainers have grown a combined $585 billion richer in 2024.
- Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Jensen Huang, and Mark Zuckerberg have gained more than $70 billion each.
- The buzz around artificial intelligence and market excitement following Donald Trump's reelection has boosted their companies' stock prices, benefiting them as the biggest shareholders.
- Ten people have grown their personal fortunes by a combined $585 billion this year — a sum larger than the market value of Exxon Mobil ($535 billion), Oracle ($533 billion), or Mastercard ($478 billion).
- Elon Musk is the CEO of automaker Tesla and spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX. He's also the owner of X, the social network previously known as Twitter, along with Neuralink, xAI, and The Boring Company.
- Larry Ellison is the cofounder, executive chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, one of the largest enterprise software companies.
- Jensen Huang is the founder and CEO of Nvidia, the graphics chip maker that has emerged as a critical seller of "picks and shovels" to the AI gold rush.
- Mark Zuckerberg is the cofounder and CEO of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads.
- Jeff Bezos is Amazon's founder, executive chairman, and former CEO.
- Michael Dell is the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, the maker of PCs, printers, and other computing equipment.
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EY has an AI avatar named eVe that lets job candidates do a pre-interview in the metaverse
- EY, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm, has an AI-powered avatar named eVe for pre-interviews.
- Job candidates can ask questions and prepare for real-person interviews.
- Candidates can also take virtual tours of EY offices in the metaverse.
- The AI avatar aims to provide a better and less stressful hiring process.
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Social Media Startup Bluesky Sees 300% Post-Election User Jump
- Following the election of Donald Trump, users began leaving the social media platform X owned by Elon Musk.
- Bluesky, an upstart social platform, experienced a 300% increase in daily users in the US and Great Britain after the election.
- This surge in usage was driven by academics, journalists, and left-leaning politicians who left X.
- Bluesky's growth can be attributed to Meta CEO Zuckerberg's decision to scale back political content and stay out of politics.
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India’s Competition Watchdog Bans Meta from Using WhatsApp Data for Advertising
- India’s antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has imposed significant penalties on Meta, restricting its use of data collected from WhatsApp for advertising purposes.
- The controversy stems from a 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy, which allowed the app to share user data with other Meta platforms.
- The CCI found that Meta holds a dominant position in two major markets in India: messaging services and online display advertising.
- As part of the ruling, the CCI has imposed several key measures aimed at curbing Meta’s practices and protecting users.
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An ex-Meta employee and FIRE blogger explains how he used the 'mega backdoor Roth' strategy that allows high-earners to bypass Roth IRA income limits and contribute up to $69,000 in a 401(k)
- Andre Nader, a former Meta employee, used the 'mega backdoor Roth' strategy to save and invest in tax-advantaged accounts.
- Nader built a seven-figure portfolio by following fundamentals of saving and investing in index funds.
- As a high-earner, Nader used the mega backdoor Roth to contribute up to $69,000 a year into his 401(k).
- The strategy involves making after-tax contributions to a 401(k) and converting them into a Roth IRA for tax-free growth.
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“Shop Black Friday Device Hostage!”
- Meta's request for users' date of birth has raised concerns about privacy and data protection.
- Users are skeptical about providing their personal information for virtual experiences.
- This request is seen as the first step in a calculated process to gain control over users' devices and data.
- Meta's $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas over unauthorized use of facial recognition technology adds to the scrutiny of tech companies' handling of user privacy.
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Perfect Ten: The allure of a fresh start MMO server
- WoW Classic has activated another set of fresh start servers for 2021
- The allure of fresh start server is great; they provide a new start, the chance to build your character in a bold new or weird way, and the opportunity to meet new friends
- Fresh start servers reset older, skewed, and grossly inflated economies
- They offer a chance to revisit your favorite eras from the past when MMO games were brilliantly designed yet left in the dust with the release of numerous expansions
- New servers provide an opportunity for studios to correct past mistakes and try new ideas to improve the lives of gamers with better rulesets and QOL changes
- Fresh start servers catapult the MMO back into the spotlight, serving as publicity for the game as a whole and reigniting the interest of gaming hearts that have wandered
- They provide a chance of launching MMO games in different countries catering to the needs of specific regions and drawing in fresh blood to keep a game healthy
- New servers get the attention, are a great adventure for players, and remind the larger community that the MMO game exists
- Fresh start servers are ways to start from scratch, build new experiences, meet new people, and even grab that name you always wanted but someone camped!
- It is a chance to shape the economy, engage in early game trading to late game markets, and take the MMO community to the next level
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WRUP: Eliot is probably fine edition
- Eliot pre-wrote seriously, died on the way to bring us the serious version of What Are You Playing.
- The Massively Overpowered readership looks forward to the weekend gaming.
- No witness to a team’s achievement in Asheron’s Call 2.
- Guild Wars 2 and Brighter Shores are on the agenda for weekend gaming.
- Eliot doesn’t have any particular game to play this weekend due to traveling.
- Justin is going nuts on WoW Classic’s fresh start realm.
- Sam completed his Prince of Persia: Lost Crown game on Immortal difficulty.
- Tyler is checking out the ZeroSpace playtest.
- StarCraft II hardest mission-specific achievements by Tyler Edwards.
- Bonus: Personal elite gamer moments narrated by the team.
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Game spending is up — and you can thank Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Spending on hardware, software, and accessories in the U.S. gaming industry increased by 10% in October compared to last year, primarily driven by the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
- Non-mobile video game subscription service spending also saw a 16% increase, with the release of Black Ops 6 through Xbox Game Pass being the main growth driver.
- Video game content spending is up 12% compared to last year, with Black Ops 6 being the top-selling game in October and the third best-selling premium game of 2024.
- Despite being available through Game Pass, 82% of Black Ops 6 spending is on PlayStation, raising questions about the long-term impact of subscription services.
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Massively on the Go: Preparing for Pokemon Go’s Wild Area event
- Pokemon Go's Wild Area event is being held on November 23rd-24th.
- The event is advertised as a yearly event akin to Go Fest or the Go Tours.
- There aren't many good surprises in my opinion.
- This article will help you prepare for the event, with or without a ticket.
- You'll be choosing whether you want Rockstar Pikachu and Low Key Toxtricity or Pop Star Pikachu and Amped Toxtricity.
- For raiders, especially those aiming for the Origin forms, go with Mega Ampharos.
- Mighty ‘Mon can go up to level 55.
- Safari balls are strong. Use them to capture the Galarian Bird Trio that spawn only rarely.
- Legacy moves on several pokemon are another event bonus.
- Finally, in terms of raids, Snorlax in a leather jacket is a raid-only 'mon.
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So the WoW Classic Classic fresh start anniversary launch last night was pretty smooth
- The WoW Classic Classic fresh start anniversary launch went smoothly.
- Few queues were reported and the launch had relatively smooth gameplay.
- Some servers experienced long lines for quest objectives and mobs.
- Players shared humor, memes, and experiences during the launch.
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