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Threads users have long joked about the sometimes bizarre posts served up by its recommendation algorithm since the early days of the app. Lately though, some users are starting to notice another type of strange post appear in their suggestions: posts from random people looking for "friends." The posts often feature selfies of young people whose profiles claim to be 18. Engadget has observed numerous such posts appearing in Threads' "related threads" feature that surfaces recommended content to ...

A popular IP, some challenging and uniquely presented survival mechanics, and a shared world that’s ripe for some wild moments, Dune Awakening has all the ingredients to be one of this year’s biggest hits, despite the fierce competition. With launch only a month away, Funcom is giving players one final chance to give it a go before the big day, as its massive “large-scale” beta has just kicked off. Despite being an invite-only beta, its player count on Steam is pretty impressive already, and get...

There's no minimap in Borderlands 4, the Gearbox CEO confirmed: "We want you to play the game and not play the map."

The Communications Workers of America says Microsoft has already recognized the union.

Kojima let the press play an unbelievable 30 hours of Death Stranding 2. Here's what they think.

Apple is known for its privacy policies that keep user data collected to a minimum, but the company has also worked to incorporate many safety features into its devices. From summoning help when you can't to making sure you're not being tracked or followed, the iPhone has tools that are meant to keep you safe. We've rounded up some of the most important options that everyone should be reminded about. Emergency SOS If you're in danger or there's a medical emergency, the ‌iPhone‌ has ways to quick...

Nintendo is making it harder for consumers to sue in its latest EULA update, which adds a class action waiver in section 16 that prohibits users from filing class action lawsuits against the company. Initially spotted on the Nintendo subreddit and later published by GamesRadar+, the new section of the agreement states: “This arbitration provision...

In the latest blow to what was generally a functional government, President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the independent agency in charge of issuing recalls and protecting US citizens from harmful products. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested the responsibilities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission should be folded into "a nonexistent division within the Department of Health and Human Services," according to a joint letter from lawmakers. And to seemingly start the process...

Devil May Cry director Hideki Kamiya has revealed he'd "love" to remake the first game in Capcom's classic hack-and-slash series, acknowledging the aging original "really does feel like a 24-year-old game design" after all this time.

After five years in development, Steel Seed has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S — and whether you’re just starting your journey or well into the story, there’s more beneath the surface worth exploring. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, we’re diving into the creative and technical process behind Zoe, the game’s central character. You’ll learn how […] The post Finding Humanity in a Mechanical World appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Seems like that should have been the plan from the beginning?

While the company might be pulling back some of its investments in the infrastructure that makes it run, Microsoft remains, at least publicly, intensely focused on AI and Copilot. The company's annual Microsoft Build developer conference runs from May 19 to 22 and typically touches on all of the company's various platforms, but it seems like AI will once again be the star. Microsoft Build is typically a pretty dry affair — Azure comes up a lot — but in the last few years the company has also use...

Risk of Rain 2’s second DLC was the first to be produced entirely by Gearbox Software after it acquired the rights to the beloved roguelike, and it’s safe to say that it launched in a torrid state. However, after working hard to right the ship, it’s now ready to unveil the game’s third DLC, Alloyed Collective - and it’s apparently roped in help from Risk of Rain experts.

In an act of political and ethical protest, a Warhammer player has turned down an invitation to the prestigious Warhammer World Championships.

Bandai Namco dropped a trailer Friday for (deep breath) new Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot downloadable content, Daima – Adventure Through The Demon Realm Part 1 arriving July 17. More importantly, it revealed what players can expect from their adventure to the Demon Realm. The trailer isn’t even a minute long, but it included enough hints...

The Smallest Church in Saint-Saëns.

Unclear how many hours of gecko fight sequences were filmed, but I'm guessing it's a lot.

Well, well, well… it appears Sega has finally decided to bless us with new Virtua Fighter information. On Friday, the company announced that a new Virtua Fighter Direct presentation is scheduled for Sunday, May 11 (the final day of Evo Japan), and will be broadcast on Sega’s official Virtua Fighter YouTube channels. Sega said it...

Gamers who use Epic's payment system for purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, or Among Us will earn 20% back in Epic Rewards.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants eyes on everyone leaving the country by vehicle. Wired reported this week that the agency plans to photograph every person in cars going to Mexico or Canada by land, including backseat passengers. The program would use facial recognition to match the pictures with travel documents like passports and visas. A CBP spokesperson told Wired that it wasn't immediately apparent that the surveillance system would track self-deportations, but she wouldn't rule...

Alex Mashinsky was known for characterising traditional banks as untrustworthy.

Your priority in any city-building game is to expand outwards - more roads, more houses, more businesses. Anoxia Station turns that against you. As the leader of a mining operation deep, deep beneath the Earth’s surface, every time you drill into an untouched rock face you risk hitting a pocket of radiation, releasing a geyser of magma, or disturbing the sleep of a gargantuan, subterranean terror. Generators. Refineries. Water pumps. Everything has to be pushed together and built on top of one a...

The Doom Slayer is back with a vengeance in Doom: The Dark Ages. This feudal-flavoured first-person frenzy promises revamped combat and revitalized visuals for current-gen consoles and PCs. In broad strokes, this is a strong technical success but how well does the game play out across PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and especially the horsepower-challenged Xbox Series S? In all cases, users are getting a good experience, but the premium Xbox console seems to get the smoothest experience overall - ev...

Pope Leo XIV, also known as Robert Francis Prevost, has had a busy week. He got confirmed as the newest pope of the Catholic Church, for instance. But we’ve also learned that the Chicago native is a confirmed White Sox fan and a lover of America’s favorite word game: Wordle. The 69-year-old appointee’s brother John...

Don't bother with the rose-colored glasses. This is 2011, note for note.

Peacemaker season 2 is coming to Max on Aug. 21, DC Studios announced Friday, and a new trailer for the best live-action DC superhero show ever made is hinting at big things to come. That includes appearances from Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, Isabell Merced’s Hawkgirl, and Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord. Those three will be a...

"It's entirely the leadership here, internally". Pokémon GO has been in the headlines a fair amount recently after Niantic sold off its gaming division to Saudi-owned mobile specialist Scopely. But in some good news for fans of the AR game, the developers have announced that they're doubling the number of daily remote raids players can take part in. This looks to be a permanent change, and given the timing, you'd be fair in assuming that this was a decision made by Scopely. However, in an interv...

Epic has officially submitted Fortnite to the US Apple App Store. If the game returns, it’ll be the first time in nearly five years that the battle royale shooter will be available on iOS devices. This is happening after a judge ruled that Apple must stop collecting fees for purchases made outside of the App Store. Epic celebrated the ruling by announcing Fortnite’s imminent return, along with changes to its sales platform aimed at developers and publishers. The company will not charge a commiss...

Sandfall Interactive announced Thursday that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s multi-billion-damage Maelle builds are ending. The 1.2.3 patch notes are filled with other bug fixes and scaling adjustments, but the Stendhal ability’s whopping 40% damage nerf is stealing the show. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sandfall explained the reasoning for the change, with replies...

Arlo is expanding the AI features offered in its subscription security service as part of its new Arlo Secure 6 update. The updated system will offer improved video search, give cameras and doorbells a greater ability to identify possible emergency events and automatically create captions for anything your security system records when it starts rolling out later in May. As part of Arlo Secure 6, cameras will not only be able to use object-detection to identify things like packages, but also send...

Now that Apple has to stop collecting fees on non-App Store purchases, Epic is pouncing with a new incentive. Starting today, you'll get 20 percent back in Epic Rewards when using the company's payment system for in-app purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys. The offer isn't limited to the App Store, so you'll get the same 20 percent reward on PC, Android and the web. The reward balance will arrive 14 days after your purchase. You can redeem Epic Rewards inside the company's games or...

Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of systemic racial bias against Black employees, as reported by Reuters. The preliminary settlement was filed earlier this week, but still requires a judge’s approval. The class action suit covers more than 4,000 employees. Plaintiffs involved in the suit said that Google operates a "racially biased corporate culture" that steers Black employees to lower-level jobs. The suit also accuses the company of paying th...

"Yeah, this really does feel like a 24-year-old game design."

The 12-inch Surface Pro is the most iPad-like hybrid tablet Microsoft has made yet, but to get there the company had to make plenty of compromises. Clocking in at 1.5 pounds, it weighs almost the same as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and its 7.8mm thickness also makes it the thinnest Surface ever. But it's also running a slower processor than last year's 13-inch Surface Pro, and is stuck with a far worse screen. Its keyboard, which is once again sold separately for $149, also doesn't angle up for ergo...

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