Info- 24861: transparency, data privacy, surveillance, trust

Marketing strategies are constantly evolving to capture consumers' attention and influence purchasing decisions. One such tactic is nostalgia marketing. Brands evoke nostalgic feelings in consumers by drawing on past experiences and ...read more

This blog post explores the challenges of advocating for stronger, user-centric policies in a digital landscape rife with platform policies and ...read more

Interactive experiences have become a cornerstone of engagement and storytelling. At the heart of these immersive interactions lies a fundamental ...read more

It's not uncommon to encounter someone whose online persona doesn't quite match their true self. This phenomenon, known as "catfishing," has become increasingly common in recent years. But what exactly is catfishing? And why do people ...read more

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into quality assurance (QA) in game development promises unprecedented efficiency and cost savings. But behind this promise lies a profound ethical dilemma: the real threat of job loss for ...read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive package of data protection laws that came into force in Europe on May 25, 2018. It replaces the previous Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and is intended to give citizens ...read more

The mobile gaming landscape has been significantly impacted by regulatory changes and technological advances. One of these developments is the ongoing debate over whether Apple's or Google's 30 percent commission on in-app purchases could ...read more

From social media to online shopping, we often encounter consent forms that serve more to collect information than to truly protect our privacy. ...read more

Data is king, and servers are the guardians of our personal data. When services are shut down or become unavailable, the question often arises as to ...read more

Users feel unfairly treated with regard to their personal data and privacy rights. This lack of fairness is largely due to a critical flaw in many ...read more

They lure us with endless entertainment and engaging gameplay, but we don't realize our personal data could be at risk. As users, it's important to ...read more

We often find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to balance player requests for improvements with our own desire to avoid the hassle of pull requests (PRs). This delicate balancing act is especially challenging with large-scale ...read more

We often find ourselves in situations that test our patience and ability to handle complex problems. These moments can range from minor annoyances to seemingly insurmountable crises. The key to overcoming these challenges lies not only in ...read more

The iPhone, with its sleek design and user-friendly interface, has become synonymous with simplicity in technology. However, one feature that many users have noticed is the absence of a true -clear all notifications- button. This lack of a ...read more

There has always been a heated debate about the distinction between indie and triple-A (AAA) games. While both categories have their own strengths ...read more

The ubiquity of online reviews and ratings has fundamentally changed consumer decision-making. This blog post explores how these digital artifacts significantly influence consumer behavior across industries. They serve as both a source of ...read more

E-sports, or electronic sports, has evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. It's not just about games; it's also deeply rooted in culture and community building through online platforms. This blog post explores how online ...read more

It's not uncommon to hear stories of endless iterations and revisions. These range from minor tweaks in user interface design to comprehensive overhauls of entire systems. While some argue that constant iterations are necessary to improve ...read more

Technology is evolving rapidly. When it comes to storage devices, the debate between solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) has been a hotly debated topic for years. However, a recent study suggests that the debate may be ...read more

There's a significant, yet often overlooked, problem that affects not only modern games, but also games from the so-called "golden era" of gaming—commonly referred to as classic gaming. This blog post explores this inconvenient truth: ...read more