Info- 53157: user experience, technology, surveillance

Social media platforms and online gaming environments have become an integral part of our youth culture. These platforms provide immersive experiences that foster communication, collaboration, and competition among users worldwide. ...read more

Texture baking is an important process that allows artists to efficiently create detailed textures for their models without having to manually paint them. With technological advances, the question naturally arises as to whether current ...read more

A strange but disturbingly widespread trend has emerged. Known as "throwing," this practice involves players abandoning their teams or alliances during critical gameplay moments to sabotage others' progress. This phenomenon is particularly ...read more

There's a subtle but significant shift in the way we interact with our screens. One of these innovations is "high contrast mode," a feature that's making waves across various platforms and devices, from smartphones to laptops. High ...read more

Equalization (EQ) is an important tool that allows us to shape the frequencies of our tracks to achieve the desired sonic characteristics. While mastering engineers have their own carefully crafted presets for every conceivable scenario, ...read more

AI learns at astonishing speed, but what if it's constantly learning the *wrong* things? In game development, this means AI systems stubbornly cling to popular but fundamentally flawed solutions, thus embedding systemic biases into the ...read more

Streaming services have become an integral part of our lives. From music to videos, these platforms offer a vast variety of media, accessible at the click of a mouse. One feature of many streaming services is the auto-play function, which ...read more

Technology often evolves at a breathtaking pace. From smartphones to cloud services, innovations are constantly transforming the way we communicate, ...read more

The landscape of technology is ever-evolving, and augmented reality (AR) has been making significant strides in recent years. As we look to the future, many are pondering whether smartphones like the iPhone will be replaced by AR devices. ...read more

Delays are not uncommon. Sometimes they're due to unforeseen challenges or the need for more time to complete a project. However, there are also cases where games have had to be postponed despite the developers' best intentions and ...read more

Windows File Explorer, or File Manager as it's often called , has been an integral part of Microsoft Windows since its launch. While other operating systems have introduced more modern and efficient interfaces, Windows File Explorer has ...read more

AI was once considered a golden ticket for game developers—a shortcut to innovation, a shield against tedious tasks. Why are so many developers suffering from AI fatigue, feeling less empowered and more frustrated? This article lifts the ...read more

From social media to online shopping, these platforms collect vast amounts of data about their users. This data collection raises significant ...read more

While these games can provide hours of entertainment, many parents may not be aware that the way some free apps collect and use children's data can ...read more

The relentless advance of artificial intelligence in game development isn't just a matter of innovation; it also addresses a quiet, disturbing erosion of ethical boundaries. This blog post boldly claims that AI is making game development ...read more

Gamification has proven to be a powerful tool for engaging users in various areas of life beyond gaming. This blog post explores how gamification can influence our behavior and potentially make us better citizens by applying game design ...read more

From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, our activities leave a vast digital trail, our "digital footprint." While this may seem like ...read more

Mods have become an integral part of the community. These user-generated modifications can significantly change the gameplay, visuals, and even the essence of a game. From graphical enhancements to creating entirely new gaming experiences, ...read more

From social media platforms to mobile apps, location data has become a commodity used not only for targeted advertising but also for surveillance and ...read more

This also applies to our ability to create more immersive worlds through gaming. One of the recent developments that has significantly improved the ...read more