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Mobile gaming has evolved from a casual hobby to mainstream entertainment. This development has opened up new avenues for competition and led to the emergence of mobile esports. But amid this growth, a debate rages over whether mobile ...read more

Innovations are not uncommon in the insurance industry. One particularly interesting development is the gamification of car insurance through in-app quests. This blog post explores how this trend can disrupt traditional insurance models ...read more

In particular, we've seen significant advances in display technologies over the years. From CRTs to LCDs, plasmas, OLEDs, mini-LEDs, and QD-OLEDs, ...read more

Weapon durability systems have become an important component for enhancing gameplay and immersion. However, these systems are not without flaws and ...read more

One area where these concerns often overlap is with gaming devices, particularly those with biometric features such as facial recognition (common on ...read more

Games have long held an interesting place. They serve not only as entertainment, but also as a means of learning, social interaction, and sometimes ...read more

The term "crunch" has become synonymous with intense work hours that can lead to exhaustion, stress, and diminished creativity. This blog post explores the negative effects of crunch culture on developers and how it can contribute to game ...read more

While it's widely known that cheating-or the use of illegal means to gain an advantage over other players-is a significant problem, many people may ...read more

Docker has revolutionized application development, testing, and deployment. However, many developers find using Windows as their primary development environment a nightmare. This blog post explores why Windows is often considered the worst ...read more

The quest for in-display fingerprint scanners has been a persistent goal for smartphone manufacturers, driven by the desire to create bezel-less designs and maximize screen space. However, despite several attempts and advancements in ...read more

It's important to consider tried-and-true tools and technologies as well as those that might be better suited to modern development practices. One such tool is Subversion (SVN), which has been a staple of version control systems since its ...read more

One area that has seen significant advances is monitor technology. These advances include the refresh rates of gaming monitors. With terms like -144 Hz, -240 Hz, and even -500 Hz becoming increasingly common in technical discussions, it's ...read more

Developed by Epic Games, the Unreal Engine has been a leader in game development technology since its launch. With each new version, it sets standards in performance, graphical fidelity, and usability. Unreal Engine 5, released in April ...read more

Virtual reality (VR) has rapidly evolved from a niche technology to an integral part of our everyday lives. Applications range from gaming to ...read more

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. It facilitates communication, provides entertainment, and offers countless other services that we use daily. While we continue to embrace the convenience and connectivity these ...read more

This also applies to the amount and type of personal data collected by these immersive platforms. While VR offers unparalleled experiences that ...read more

One such advance is the increasing integration of facial recognition technology in online games. This trend raises significant concerns about ...read more

One genre has managed to captivate players with its unique blend of simulation and storytelling: the immersive simulation. This subgenre, ...read more

Sound is often overlooked compared to graphics and game mechanics. However, a well-crafted soundtrack can significantly enhance the gaming experience by adding more immersion, emotion, and engagement. This blog post explores how dynamic ...read more

Apple's suite of products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and iPods, is designed to work seamlessly together through various cloud services. One such service is iCloud, which allows users to sync their contacts across multiple devices ...read more