Info- 73191: data privacy, user consent, surveillance, AI

Online gaming has become a staple of many young people's leisure activities. However, with its growing popularity comes various challenges, including cyberbullying in gaming communities. This blog post explores why the oft-repeated phrase ...read more

Skill trees are becoming increasingly popular. They provide players with a visual representation of character progression and allow them to customize ...read more

When you switch from using Windows to macOS, one of the first things you'll want to do is sync your data seamlessly across devices. Apple's cloud service, iCloud, makes this possible for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Here's a ...read more

AI promised a revolution, a seamless connection between human intent and machine execution. Yet for countless users, especially those new to its capabilities, the experience is often as unbearable as shouting into the void—distant, dull, ...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

From social media platforms to smart home devices, we are constantly being monitored and our data is being collected. While this may seem like an ...read more

AI tools promise revolution, but when they inevitably fail, developers are left in a state of digital uncertainty. This blog post isn't just about troubleshooting; it offers a raw and unflinching look at the emotional and technical ...read more

Developers and fans share a unique relationship in which both sides play distinct yet closely related roles. Developers create games that fans love, and fans, in turn, become emotionally and passionately involved with those games. However, ...read more

Privacy and security are paramount. Users often desire enhanced protection of their personal data, including encrypted messages and profile information. However, many platforms are reluctant to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for ...read more

In recent years, there has been significant debate surrounding the practices of Apple and other tech giants like Samsung to throttle the performance of older smartphones. This practice involves intentionally slowing down devices as they ...read more

The digital mirror reflects our darkest societal weaknesses. This blog post takes a hard look at how artificial intelligence in games, despite its ability to enhance immersion, can inadvertently promote harmful gender, racial, and cultural ...read more

Developers are constantly looking for ways to improve the gaming experience. One increasingly popular feature is the autoplay or auto-battle system. This blog post examines whether autoplay features limit player agency and what impact this ...read more

Accessibility has proven to be a critical aspect that benefits not only gamers with disabilities, but all users. This blog post explores why accessibility in games benefits everyone and discusses the implications for player engagement, ...read more

The desire for flexibility and mobility has become a necessity. This is especially true in the technology sector, where devices are constantly evolving to meet our ever-increasing expectations. One example is the increasingly popular ...read more

Few things are as exciting as the community's ability to improve and expand a game's original design. This is where mods come in – custom modifications by fans or independent developers that add new features, content, and experiences to ...read more

One powerful tool they use to do this is analytics. Analytics not only helps understand player behavior but also informs decisions about game ...read more

Free apps promising countless features and ease of use are ubiquitous on our smartphones. But have you ever considered the value of your personal ...read more

Gamers expect engaging gameplay, stunning graphics, and seamless social integration. However, many mobile games lack in their narrative—more specifically, in their complexity and depth. This blog post explores why complex narratives are ...read more

Video games are not only a form of entertainment, but also powerful tools that can collect large amounts of user data. One such piece of data that many gaming platforms collect is location information. This blog post explores why some ...read more

Vocal removal algorithms are often touted as a powerful tool for enhancing recordings by isolating vocals from other instruments or sounds. However, a growing body of research suggests that these algorithms may not be as effective as ...read more