Info- 71679: surveillance, storytelling, software development

There are countless ways to engage with a game. From relaxed exploration and story completion to intense competitive play, each approach offers ...read more

Technology plays an increasingly large role in our daily lives. From smartphones and tablets to computers and laptops, children and teens are surrounded by screens at school, at home, and while playing. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...read more

Many titles lure players with the promise of endless entertainment and excitement—all for free. Behind this seemingly generous facade, however, lies a realm where developers employ psychological tactics to manipulate user behavior and ...read more

Many retro games find themselves in a particular predicament. These are titles from the past that have piqued our nostalgia, but are often stuck in a legal gray area, meaning they aren't legally accessible or properly remastered. This blog ...read more

Mobile devices aren't just for communication and entertainment; they're an integral part of our everyday lives. With the increasing use of smartphones and tablets, companies and developers are constantly striving to improve the user ...read more

A new dimension of data collection has emerged: the silent collection of "spatial data" as part of user experiences. This practice raises significant ...read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive set of rules for protecting personal data within the European Union (EU). Adopted in 2016 and effective since May 28, 2018, the GDPR sets strict requirements for how ...read more

League of Legends, often abbreviated to LoL, is a hugely popular and competitive online game that has taken the world by storm since its release in 2009. With millions of active players worldwide, it's no wonder the game's esports scene ...read more

Few titles have made such a lasting impression on gamers and critics as "The Last of Us Part II." Released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, Naughty Dog's game not only captivated millions with its captivating story, but also sparked profound ...read more

Many online games and applications include microtransactions to enhance gameplay. Pay-to-win (P2W) mechanisms have become a controversial feature. They are often used in video games to entice players to spend real money on virtual goods or ...read more

iCloud is Apple's suite of cloud services that allows users to store content such as photos, videos, documents, messages, notes, and more in the -cloud- for access across all their devices. These include iPhones, iPads, Macs, PCs, and even ...read more

It's striking that foreign TV series often seem to outperform their American counterparts in terms of critical acclaim and audience engagement. This phenomenon has made many curious about the factors contributing to this discrepancy. Let's ...read more

We often rely on benchmarks to evaluate hardware performance. However, CPU benchmarks can sometimes produce misleading results for everyday development tasks. This blog post explores why these benchmarks may not accurately reflect ...read more

Because personal data is worth its weight in gold, companies and governments often justify the collection of massive amounts of user data by claiming ...read more

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is not only one of the most popular code editors, but also features a rich ecosystem of extensions that can significantly enhance your development experience. This blog post will guide you through installing ...read more

Many online platforms operate a pricing model where long-time users often pay more than new users. This practice has raised questions and concerns among consumers, particularly as to why these platforms penalize loyal customers in this ...read more

As technology becomes seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives, including gaming, it's important to understand how data is collected and used. ...read more

The media landscape is evolving rapidly. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu are now ubiquitous, offering consumers more options than ever to watch their favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere. However, as governments ...read more

Backward compatibility is often a critical component of product design. It allows users to update their systems without fear of losing valuable data ...read more

AI-generated difficulty scaling promises tailored challenges, but often leaves players with a bitter aftertaste of unfairness. Why does our intelligent system, designed for engagement, inadvertently create frustration and resentment? This ...read more