Month: June 2022
Epic Games thinks it has a solution for review bombing
Epic Games has finally introduced a ratings system to its online store, and it’s designed in a way that’s intended to prevent waves of negative user reviews from happening all at once, a practice more commonly known as review bombing. Instead of allowing anyone to review a game they own,…
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Uh oh, malicious Windows shortcuts are making a return
Audio player loading… At least two threat actors have recently been observed distributing malicious Windows shortcut files designed to infect victims with malware. Late last week, cybersecurity researchers from Varonis reported seeing the dreaded Emotet threat actor, as well as the lesser-known Golden Chickens group (AKA Venom Spider), distributing .ZIP…
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Tim Cook is getting a lot less coy about Apple’s AR headset
Tim Cook teased that Apple’s working on an augmented reality, or AR, product in an interview with state-run outlet China Daily, telling AR fans to “stay tuned and you will see what we have to offer.” It reads as a direct hint that the company is working on some sort…
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The latest Adobe Premier Pro release brings simplicity to video editing at last
Audio player loading… Adobe has introduced a series of updates and features to Premiere Pro designed to speed up the work of video editors and social media creators. The video editing software now features streamlined workspaces, proxy improvements, new gradient effects, and better encoding on Apple M1 devices. Available now…
Read MoreThe Callisto Protocol’s combat will be ‘equal parts’ melee and ranged
Audio player loading… Upcoming sci-fi horror, The Callisto Protocol, won’t just be loading players up with guns and ammo, it’s been revealed. Instead, players will find themselves engaging in plenty of melee combat too. This news comes from The Callisto Protocol’s design director, Ben Walker, who told Game Informer (opens…
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Twitter’s Notes are like massive tweets you can finally edit
Audio player loading… Twitter is finally giving you editable tweets…but only as a part of its new test: Notes. Notes are story-length posts on and off Twitter that can be far longer than 280 characters, and include images, GIFs, embedded Tweets, and videos. They can also – yes, finally –…
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