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Beware: That Pre-Owned Switch 2 You're Thinking About Buying Might Already Be Bricked
- Nintendo has added a clause to its EULA allowing bricking of consoles for unauthorized use, causing issues for Switch 2 owners.
- Reports emerged of pre-owned Switch 2 consoles being bricked and resold to unsuspecting buyers.
- A Reddit user shared their experience of purchasing a bricked Switch 2 from Walmart.
- The console showed error code 2124-4508, indicating it was blocked by Nintendo.
- Buying secondhand Switch 2 consoles becomes risky due to potential bricking issues.
- MiG carts, used for piracy on Switch 1, can still be detected by Switch 2, leading to online function blocks.
- Legitimate uses of MiG carts, like running homebrew games, could also be affected by Nintendo's measures.
- The bricking of Switch 2 consoles poses challenges for resellers and buyers in the secondhand market.
- Nintendo's strict measures may complicate console resales and potentially impact the console's lifecycle.
- The situation raises concerns about the reselling market and Nintendo's approach to addressing such issues.
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Give Your Switch 2 Friend Code To Someone Who Doesn't Deserve It? You Can Change It
- To add friends on a Nintendo Switch 2, friend codes are required and should be shared cautiously.
- If a friend code is compromised, users can change it by accessing 'User Settings' on the console.
- Changing the friend code involves selecting 'Reissue Friend Code' and confirming the change.
- The system allows changing the friend code once every 30 days.
- It is advised not to share friend codes with strangers or in public forums to prevent misuse.
- Sharing friend codes judiciously is crucial to prevent unauthorized access.
- Avoid sharing friend codes in public channels or with unknown individuals.
- Changing the friend code provides users with a fresh code for sharing with trusted contacts.
- Users should exercise caution in sharing friend codes to maintain privacy and security.
- Unauthorized access to friend codes can lead to potential misuse.
- Users must be mindful of where they share their friend codes to prevent unauthorized access.
- The process for changing a friend code on the Nintendo Switch 2 is straightforward and easy to follow.
- Users need to confirm their decision to reissue a friend code, which can only be done once every 30 days.
- The cautionary approach is recommended when sharing friend codes to avoid security risks.
- Exercising discretion in sharing friend codes can help prevent unwanted access to personal information.
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Reddit buzz fuels concerns of mass exit by Indian tech workers from the US
- Growing anxiety and uncertainty among Indian tech professionals in the US highlighted in viral Reddit discussions.
- Concerns include rising layoffs, visa complications, and the impact of artificial intelligence on job prospects.
- Users on Reddit warn of a potential 'mass exodus' of Indian and Chinese tech workers on H-1B visas.
- Increased rejection rates for F-1 to H-1B transitions and more layoffs among visa holders contribute to the unease.
- Companies are favoring local hires amidst political and economic pressures.
- Challenges faced by H-1B holders include job security, green card wait times, and changing immigration policies.
- Shift towards AI in tech roles adds to the sense of instability for foreign tech workers.
- Advice on Reddit suggests considering options like relocating back to India, especially with employer support.
- No guarantee of long-term security for tech professionals, with advanced degrees and US job offers not ensuring stability.
- Discussions reflect concerns about the viability of the American dream for foreign tech workers.
- Uncertainty over immigration policies and job prospects leading some to reconsider staying in the US.
- Suggestions to assess permanent residency options and weigh relocating back to India for better stability.
- Growing recognition that tech industry dynamics and external factors impact job security and career prospects.
- The Reddit threads showcase the evolving challenges faced by foreign tech workers in the US.
- Significant interest and engagement among users on Reddit regarding the future of Indian tech workers in the US.
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Reddit is the 2nd most-cited source in Google AI Overviews, but that might not mean much for its bottom line
- Analytics firm Semrush found that Reddit is the second most-cited website by Google AI Overviews after Quora.
- Reddit's relationship with Google has recently given it priority status in Google Search due to the AI Overview feature.
- Semrush suggests that Reddit is frequently cited by Google AI Overviews because of the rich information available on niche topics from Reddit and Quora users.
- A partnership between Reddit and Google, initiated in 2024, involves Google using Reddit's content to train its AI models.
- Despite the increased traffic to Reddit, much of it comes from non-account holders or logged-out users, which may be less valuable for the platform.
- Redburn analysts noted that Reddit's accelerated user growth is primarily driven by users arriving from Google Search, who spend minimal time on the platform.
- The launch of Google's AI Overview feature led to concerns about decreased traffic to Reddit, resulting in a decline in Reddit's stocks.
- Representatives for Reddit and Quora did not provide comments on the matter.
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BitCraft recovers from ‘freeze and disease’ issues that affected its servers at early access launch
- BitCraft, a sandbox MMORPG, faced server issues at its early access launch.
- Initially, problems were reported on Reddit and Discord.
- Clockwork Labs assured users that they identified and resolved the issues.
- Co-founder Tyler Cloutier explained 'freeze' and 'disease' issues during early access.
- An older MMORPG version caused the problems, leading to a performance boost with a newer version.
- The studio plans to address memory leaks, improve tutorials, adjust item costs, and fix bugs.
- Sources include Reddit, Discord, and Twitter.
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Blue Protocol Star Resonance ties down July 17 release date in China followed by global launch this year
- Blue Protocol Star Resonance, initially cancelled in Japan, is set for a global launch under Tencent.
- The mobile and PC version is being developed by Shanghai Bokura Network Technology and published by A Plus Japan.
- The game is confirmed to arrive on PC through Steam and EGS sometime this year.
- The MMORPG is scheduled for a release in China on July 17th, as announced in a new trailer posted on BiliBili.
- Japanese voice actors have been confirmed for the title.
- The game's producer, Dai Yi, mentioned challenges in making Star Resonance and promised improvements to the core experience and infrastructure while still aiming for a 2025 global launch.
- The game is described as a full anime MMORPG with a typical tank/healer/DPS group trinity.
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Reddit Taps Worldcoin Tech in Battle Against Spam and Deepfake Users
- Reddit has partnered with Worldcoin to combat spam and deepfake accounts by using Worldcoin's technology to verify real humans without compromising their identities.
- Worldcoin's technology allows users to prove they are human without revealing personal information like names or photos, aligning with Reddit's emphasis on anonymity.
- This approach aims to balance privacy and trust across different ecosystems while addressing the challenge of increasing fake profiles and AI-generated content on Reddit.
- Worldcoin introduces biometric ID checks that do not store personal details, enabling users to remain anonymous while verifying their authenticity.
- Reddit values privacy with its culture of anonymity, and Worldcoin's technology could help differentiate human-generated content from computer-generated posts, such as deepfake images and videos.
- Worldcoin utilizes a device called an orb that scans the user's eye to confirm their humanity, providing a code for verification without sharing personal data.
- Reddit aims to reduce the presence of fake accounts and spam by implementing Worldcoin's technology to authenticate real users, improving the platform's integrity.
- The collaboration between Reddit and Worldcoin involves ongoing refinement of the system to ensure ease of use for users while safeguarding their privacy.
- This partnership reflects Reddit's commitment to maintaining a platform with authentic user-generated content and enhancing user trust in the information shared.
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Dune Awakening’s future plans include a beefy July patch and the start of DLCs
- Dune Awakening had a significant launch this year with plans for a beefy July patch and the start of DLCs.
- During a recent AMA on Reddit, game leads addressed the future of the game.
- An upcoming update with quality-of-life improvements is set to release in early July.
- Future updates will focus on new story content, PvE content, and DLC releases every 3/4 months.
- Planned features include dynamic encounters, storage container naming, dueling, new maps, a third faction, and new contracts.
- Performance improvements, particularly for PvP movement issues, are being addressed.
- The team aims to share mid to long-term plans but not in the form of a static roadmap.
- Funcom aims to maintain player engagement and interest in the survival game genre.
- The information comes from a Reddit AMA and Polygon as sources.
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Dune Awakening adjusts PvP respawn timers and ends in-game vehicular manslaughter
- Dune: Awakening's latest patch adjusts PvP respawn timers and ends 'goomba stomping' in the survival MMO.
- Respawn timer for PvP zones increased to 70 seconds for first death and 115 seconds for subsequent deaths to address frustration of immediate respawns in battles.
- Players will no longer take damage from vehicles to prevent 'goomba stomping.'
- Additional features in the patch include relocating server messages for better visibility, removing a deprecated ornithopter engine schematic, enhancing server stability, and implementing further fixes.
- The changes aim to address some PvP issues in the game, though they may not solve all problems.
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Reddit Unveils AI Ad Tools to Help Brands Access Real-Time Community Insights
- Reddit introduced AI-powered ad tools at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to provide insights and leverage user-generated content.
- Reddit Insights offers real-time insights for marketers to plan campaigns by identifying trends and testing ideas.
- Conversation Summary Add-Ons allow brands to display positive user-generated comments below ads for authenticity.
- Alpha tests showed a 19% higher click-through rate with these features.
- Jen Wong, Reddit's COO, highlighted the platform's quick response to world events benefiting businesses.
- Platforms like Reddit, Snap, and Pinterest aim to provide real-time ad tools to meet brand demands and attract SMBs.
- WPP media reduced ad growth expectations due to geopolitical and economic challenges, while Reddit expects strong Q2 revenues with new ad tools post-IPO.
- Reddit is developing generative AI tools like Reddit Answers to offer AI-generated summaries linked to conversations.
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The Verge
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Reddit will help advertisers turn ‘positive’ posts into ads
- Reddit is introducing a new feature for advertisers that includes positive posts from Reddit users under their ads.
- The new feature, called Conversation Summary Add-ons, integrates positive Reddit content under an advertiser's ad.
- This feature showcases community conversations and combines AI-driven efficiency with genuine human perspectives.
- Users can scroll through these posts and see summaries of what Reddit users think about the ads.
- Jackbox Games and Lucid are currently alpha testing this new feature.
- The feature is powered by Reddit Community Intelligence, which leverages the platform's vast amount of posts and comments for marketing insights.
- Reddit has also announced a scalable, AI-driven social listening tool known as Reddit Insights.
- Reddit Insights utilizes Reddit's proprietary metadata to offer real-time insights for marketers to plan campaigns and make informed decisions.
- The announcements coincide with the Cannes Lions festival.
- Reddit Community Intelligence transforms the platform's 22 billion posts and comments into structured intelligence for marketing purposes.
- The new feature emphasizes community conversations and highlights real viewpoints alongside advertisements.
- Reddit Insights provides marketers with precise and real-time insights based on proprietary metadata.
- The platform aims to help advertisers make smarter business decisions through AI-powered tools.
- Reddit's focus on integrating positive user content with advertising aims to enhance the user experience.
- This move demonstrates Reddit's efforts to blend technology-driven efficiency with authentic human interactions.
- The integration of Reddit Community Intelligence and Reddit Insights showcases Reddit's commitment to data-driven marketing solutions.
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Dune Awakening players call out unfair Landsraad mechanics and ornithopters ‘goomba stomping’ in PvP
- Players of Dune: Awakening are finding endgame PvP mechanics unfair and frustrating.
- The Landsraad activity in the game heavily favors massive guilds, leaving solo players and small guilds at a disadvantage.
- Suggestions from players include raising contribution caps, displaying faction progress, and allowing individual rewards during Landsraad objectives.
- Players are exploiting ornithopters to crush others in PvP, prompting the game director to promise a fix for this 'goomba stomping' issue.
- The game is also working on improving server stability and addressing high ping reports in recent updates.
- Despite receiving critical praise, Dune: Awakening is facing significant endgame challenges.
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The Daily Grind: Does your MMORPG friend list look like a graveyard?
- Players reflecting on old friends in MMORPGs who have been offline for many years, leading to nostalgia and poignant emotions.
- Transferring guilds in games like Lord of the Rings Online can bring up memories of players who have not been active for a long time.
- The experience of seeing inactive friends on the friend list can be emotionally challenging, prompting some players to start anew.
- The process of transfer can result in the loss of connections with long-absent players, pushing some to create new guilds for a fresh beginning.
- Reflecting on the status of MMORPG guilds and friend lists, many players find them populated with names of those who haven't been online in years.
- Players are encouraged to share their experiences with inactive friends or guild members in MMORPGs, highlighting the sentimental value attached to these relationships.
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The Verge
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Reddit is adding new features for comments
- Reddit is introducing new features for comments, including the ability to share comments as posts, access to comment insights, and comment drafts.
- The features are rolling out on Reddit’s native apps and web, continuing over the next few weeks.
- Sharing comments as posts can help spotlight and re-engage with past conversations and lead to interesting discussions.
- Comment insights provide data on upvotes, upvote-downvote ratio, replies, views, shares, and awards.
- Drafts automatically save what you write for comments to return to later; doesn't currently save GIFs or images.
- These changes complement previous improvements like the ability to hide posts from your profile and compliance with subreddit rules.
- Reddit's first chief product officer is leaving, and the company is searching for a replacement.
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MindsEye’s release is marked by bugs, mixed reviews, and allegations of bankrolled negative remarks
- MindsEye, a single-player game associated with the company Build a Rocket Boy, is facing challenges upon its recent release on Steam.
- Reviews on Steam for MindsEye show a 'mixed' rating with players criticizing clunky controls, performance issues, and lackluster gameplay.
- Players are encountering bugs in the game, including NPCs behaving erratically by flying through the air or transforming in strange ways.
- Before its launch, MindsEye had received negative feedback about its unfinished state, leading co-CEO Mark Gerhad to suggest that some negative remarks were financially motivated by those who do not want the game's success.
- Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, attempted to downplay the speculation of negative feedback being sponsored, indicating that players will judge the game for themselves.
- The game caught attention due to its association with the Everywhere games builder tool, which was meant to come with MindsEye under the name Build.MindsEye, although player focus has primarily been on criticizing the game itself rather than utilizing the tool.
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