Month: December 2020
Twitch removes ‘blind playthrough’ tag following criticism from disabled players Twitch Hero
Twitch has removed the tag ‘blind playthrough’ in response to feedback from gamers with disabilities, in a move that has been met with mixed reactions across various social media sites. The tag was originally used to collect streams where players went into a game without prior knowledge of plot or…
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Berlin’s Wonder raises $11M for a new approach to video chat where you wander and join groups
If this year has taught us a lesson about the world of of work, it’s that collectively, we weren’t very well equipped in terms of the technology we use to translate the in-person experience seamlessly to a remote version. That’s led to a rush of companies launching new services to…
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Google Chrome has pulled these popular video extensions Google Chrome
Several popular video extensions have been removed from the Google Chrome online store for breaking policy rules. Google told Reuters that the extensions in question were developed by IAC/InterActive Corp and that a decision on the company’s status on the store remained pending. Google argues that IAC misled users by…
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Elder Scrolls unveils a choose-your-own Twitter adventure
Bethesda recently released the Markarth DLC Game Pack for Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), and is currently letting you play ESO online for free until December 9th — as it has done before. To promote the release of the game pack, Bethesda ANZ is offering… Source
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UK’s first electric-only car charging station opens for business
The UK’s first all-electric car charging station opened today near Braintree in Essex, marking a milestone in the country’s transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The station is operated by Gridserve, and is the first of more than 100 locations it plans to build over the next five years. The…
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Supernovae may generate life-giving carbon atoms faster than thought
Michigan State University scientists have found that exploding stars create life-giving carbon atoms much faster than they thought. However, that discovery has created another mystery that could upend current theories of element creation and help fue… Source
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