Info- 36093: user experience, transparency, monetization, gaming

One of the most pressing issues that continues to emerge is bias. Looking ahead to the near future, particularly to 2030, the question remains: Will AI bias be eliminated, or will it become institutionalized in our systems? This blog post ...read more

Online gaming has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry. Given the immersive experiences, social interactions, and lucrative virtual economies, it's no wonder that various scams have found fertile ground in this space. Crypto ...read more

While the goal of UX is to improve usability and engagement, if used improperly, it can also be manipulated for surveillance purposes. This blog post ...read more

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. One of the most insidious forms of cybercrime is phishing: Scammers use deceptive emails to trick users into disclosing confidential information or installing malware. This ...read more

With the advent of smart devices and connected systems, our everyday interactions are being monitored and analyzed in ways once unthinkable. This ...read more

There is cause for concern about how our behavior logs are being monitored and potentially used against us. This blog post takes an in-depth look at ...read more

One genre that has grown tremendously in recent years is idle or clicker games. These games are characterized by their simple gameplay mechanics - often requiring little to no interaction beyond tapping the screen - and enjoy widespread ...read more

Online gaming has become not just a pastime, but a cultural phenomenon. Enthusiasts include emerging personalities, so-called "streamers" or "content creators," who livestream their gameplay for an audience to watch and interact with. ...read more

JetBrains, the renowned software development company behind a variety of intelligent tools such as IntelliJ IDEA and PhpStorm, recently entered the field of cross-platform integrated development environments (IDEs) with its flagship ...read more

While these games offer entertainment and engagement, they also pose unique challenges regarding privacy and player psychology. This blog post ...read more

The gaming industry has evolved significantly, offering players innovative ways to engage with games. These innovations include the rise of pay-to-skip microtransactions, which have become a hotly debated topic in discussions about game ...read more

Where creativity meets technical prowess, frustration is often a silent companion. Developers put their heart and soul into crafting immersive worlds and captivating experiences for players, but sometimes things don't go as planned. These ...read more

Especially in games with strong tactical gameplay, such as stealth or action-adventure titles, the intelligence of artificial players (AI) is a ...read more

Players often engage not only with game mechanics but also with their avatars, exploring the psychological effects of avatar attachment and player ...read more

Studios often face unexpected challenges that can lead to PR disasters. These incidents range from disastrous game mechanics to a toxic community climate. When such crises occur, it's crucial for studios to respond with transparency, ...read more

Testing is often viewed as an important but tedious task, easily neglected in favor of faster or more attractive features. This blog post explores a common scenario where developers fail to test adequately, leading to significant ...read more

In today's tech-driven world, keeping users informed about updates and changes to their devices is crucial. However, many iPhone users have noticed a notable absence of public changelogs when Apple releases minor updates to iOS-updates ...read more

Mobile gaming has become an integral part of our lives. With the increasing prevalence of smartphones, the mobile games market has grown rapidly, offering developers a huge potential audience. However, as the industry has grown, so have ...read more

Code editors are like reliable companions that help developers write, debug, and manage their code efficiently. While some developers prefer full-featured integrated development environments (IDEs), others appreciate the simplicity and ...read more

Virtual worlds are more than just a source of leisure; they shape new forms of psychological engagement and experience. This blog post explores two ...read more