Valve has delisted “The Day Before,” once touted as Steam’s most wish-listed open-world survival MMO. The game, which garnered negative reviews immediately upon its early access launch, faced criticism for deviating from its MMO promises, resembling more of an extraction shooter akin to Escape from Tarkov combined with The Last of Us’ post-apocalyptic elements. Numerous game-breaking glitches, an incomplete…
The crypto market witnessed a remarkable 110% year-to-date surge, fueled by a series of market-reviving milestones in late October. Among the emerging tokens, Bonk, a dog-themed memecoin running on the eco-friendly Solana blockchain, gained prominence since its introduction in December 2022. Recently surpassing the memecoin star Pepecoin in market cap, Bonk’s token price surged from $0.0000028 to $0.000012 in…
A recent report highlights a potential threat to iPhone users as malicious keyboards, capable of evading Apple’s stringent security checks, are reportedly being used to spy on user activity. While Apple rigorously checks apps distributed through the App Store, these third-party keyboards find their way onto iPhones through alternative channels meant for developers to test their apps on iOS….
Flashlights have become an integral feature on smartphones, offering both camera flash support and a torch function. However, the concept of a dedicated flashlight on smartwatches has remained niche. Apple is reportedly seeking to change that by securing a patent for an external flashlight to be incorporated into Apple Watch bands. As reported by Apple Insider, the US patent…
Facebook Messenger has officially begun the rollout of default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for individual chats and calls, according to an announcement by Meta on Wednesday. Over the upcoming weeks and months, existing conversations on the platform will be safeguarded by E2EE, and new chats will automatically benefit from this technology. The enhanced security features of E2EE Messenger chats will…
WhatsApp, earlier this year, introduced screen-sharing for video calls, and now reports suggest that the Meta-owned platform is enhancing this feature further. The upcoming addition may allow users to share music audio while screen-sharing during video calls. This feature was reportedly identified in the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 23.25.10.72, accessible through the TestFlight app. According to WhatsApp feature…
Meta is set to discontinue its cross-platform messaging service, ending the ability to message Facebook accounts from your Instagram account and vice versa. Three years after introducing the feature, users will be limited to messaging within the platform they are currently using. Although Meta hasn’t provided a specific reason for this decision, the announcement aligns with the anticipated timeline…
The UK is intensifying its efforts to understand the potential outcomes of implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for the Pound. In response to an order from the UK Parliamentary Committee and the House of Commons, the Bank of England and the UK Treasury have conducted a thorough analysis of the potential benefits associated with launching this digital…
In a significant move to safeguard consumer interests, the government has implemented a ban on the use of “dark patterns” on e-commerce platforms. These deceptive tactics, designed to mislead customers or manipulate their choices, will now face strict regulations. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a gazette notification titled “Guidelines for prevention and regulation of dark patterns” on…
Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for the Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) trailer, confirming it via a tweet. The highly-anticipated crime odyssey sequel’s first footage will be unveiled on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 pm IST in India / 9 am ET in the US. The publisher accompanied the announcement with an image of a…
