- Reddit to Start Charging for API Access Popular website Reddit has announced its decision to charge for access to its application programming interface (API), following a similar move by Twitter. However, the policy change will not affect all users, as the API will remain free for developers looking to build apps and bots that facilitate Reddit usage, as well as researchers studying the platform for academic or noncommercial purposes.
Reddit, which serves as a hub for discussion and content sharing, has become an essential source of information for many. The API allows developers to access and use Reddit's data to build various applications, tools, and services, thus enhancing...
- Apr-18-2023
- Discover the Ultimate Pinterest Alternatives: Where Creativity Thrives Beyond the Pinboards The world of social media is an ever-expanding universe where new platforms emerge and capture our hearts and minds. Pinterest, the visual bookmarking tool, has undoubtedly made its mark on the creative scene, attracting millions of users seeking inspiration and ideas for their next big project. However, as the adage goes, variety is the spice of life, and sometimes we crave something new and different. For those adventurous souls seeking to broaden their creative horizons, we have compiled a list of the best Pinterest alternatives that will make your artistic juices flow like a river of inspiration.
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- Apr-10-2023
- Google Home App Gets Ability to Reorder Favorite Devices Google recently announced an important improvement for their Home app: users are now able to reorder their favorite devices in the Favorites panel. The revamp was rolled out last November, and it brings a much-needed overhaul to the Home app, making it easier for users to bookmark the most used smart home devices. With the new feature, users can easily personalize their smart home controls and prioritize their most important devices.
The new reordering feature is an essential part of the revamp, allowing users to arrange their favorite devices by importance. The updated app will remember the order of the devices,...
- Mar-13-2023
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Breaks All-Time Player Count Record The popular first-person shooter game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) has broken the all-time concurrent player count record this month. With over 1.4 million users online at the same time, CS: GO has continued to demonstrate its enduring appeal and supremacy in the gaming industry.
The latest figures revealed that the game’s peak concurrent players reached 1,416,167 on March 11th, which represented a 6.4% increase over its previous record. This all-time high was achieved mostly due to the increased interest in the game’s ongoing events and recent updates.
CS: GO has consistently been one of the most popular titles on Steam since...
- Mar-13-2023
- Twitter Announces Improvements for DMs and Encryption Exciting news for tech enthusiasts, Twitter is partnering with Elon Musk to launch full encryption for direct messaging on its platform. As part of the update, the additional capacity to reply to individual DMs in a chain, as well as any emoji as a reaction, is expected to roll out this month.
With this update, users will be able to enjoy private messaging with an extra layer of security. The encryption feature allows messages to be seen only by the sender and the intended recipient and no one else.
Furthermore, the capacity to chain replies to individual DMs enables users to engage...
- Mar-06-2023
- Fortnite Season 2 Battle Pass Skins: Leaked Content Now Available! Following the success of the first few seasons of Fortnite, the popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games, players are now awaiting the release of Season 2. The game has seen a surge in popularity over the last several years, and it continues to expand with new content and updates. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about what Season 2 will bring, and recently, some of the upcoming skins from the Battle Pass have been leaked.
Among the leaked skins is an exclusive Iron Man-style skin, which has been talked about for weeks now. It’ll be available only to those...
- Mar-05-2023
- Gamer Commemorates Love for Minecraft with Unique Mooshroom Tattoo Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time, and one fan has decided to celebrate their love for the game in a unique way: with a Mooshroom tattoo!
A Mooshroom is a type of cow found in the Mushroom Field biomes of the game and is recognizable for its red and white colors and the mushrooms growing on its back. This fan's tattoo is a creative way to show their appreciation for the beloved game.
The Mooshroom tattoo is a creative and unique way to show off someone's love for Minecraft. It's a great way to commemorate the...
- Feb-13-2023
- TikTok Updates Promote Ad Feature to Offer More Options to Brands TikTok has continuously been one of the most popular social media platforms since its launch in 2016. It recently announced four new options for its quick Promote ad feature, which enables brands to essentially boost their posts via a simplified campaign creation process in-stream.
This update is a great way for brands to reach their target audiences in a more effective and efficient manner.
The Promote ad feature was first launched in April 2021, and it allowed brands to optimize their campaigns for three objectives: video views, profile visits, and website clicks. With the new update, there are now four new options...
- Feb-10-2023
- Valve Index 2: What We Know and What We Want From The Next Generation Of VR Headsets The Valve Index is one of the most popular virtual reality headsets on the market, and it's likely that the company is already working on a sequel. We've already seen hints of what it might contain, and here's what we know and what we want from the next generation of VR headsets.
What We Know
It’s safe to assume that Index 2 headset is in the works. With the success of the original, it’s no surprise that the company is looking to improve upon the product and release a new version.
According to official Steam Hardware Survey figures in October 2022, the Valve...
- Feb-10-2023
- Major Changes in Fall Damage Coming to Destiny 2 Destiny 2 is set to receive major game-changing nerfs to fall damage in the upcoming season 20 midseason update. Starting with the Lightfall release date, Bungie will make changes focused on reducing the negative impacts of collision damage. Fall damage will no longer be lethal in the game come April, and Guardians of all skill levels will no longer have to worry about dying from misgauged landings.
By its scheduled midseason update, the Bungie team is expected to make fall damage no longer lethal in the first-person-shooter game. This change is largely welcome as it will reduce the in-game deaths of...
- Feb-10-2023
- V Rising Expands with Major Update Coming in May Get ready for some big changes to come with the major expansion of the Early Access vampire survival game V Rising this May. The developers recently revealed new details about the update, which includes changes to the jewels system to allow for more freedom in spell choice, alterations to the prime schools of magic, and a new system for claiming plots of land. Keep reading for the full scoop on the upcoming expansion!
One of the major updates for V Rising is a change to the jewels system. Instead of slotting into individual weapons and magic gear, jewels will be able...
- Feb-10-2023
- Prune your Follows – A Simple Way to Curate Your Twitter Timeline Social media can be a great way to stay connected with people and stay informed. However, when you follow too many accounts on Twitter, it can lead to an overcrowded timeline that is difficult to navigate. Fortunately, there is now a tool called Prune your Follows, which makes it easy for users to manage their follows and make sure they are not missing out on important content.
Prune your Follows features several categories of accounts which users can review and refine their lists against. These include Overpopular (most followed), Underpopular (least followed), Overactive (accounts that tweet a lot), and Unactive [sic]...
- Dec-29-2022