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People spent much less time watching gaming streams this spring, report says
The number of hours streamed and watched across , and have dropped significantly over the last year, according to the latest Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet on the landscape of livestreaming. Between April and June, streamers on the…
Snapchat Family Center shows parents their children’s friends list
Snapchat has launched a parental control portal that allows parents to keep an eye on who their young teenagers have been chatting with. The new in-app feature called Family Center shows parents their kids' friends list, as well as who…
US imposes sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer that allegedly laundered over $7 billion
The US is ramping up its efforts to crack down on shady cryptocurrency mixers. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Tornado Cash, a mixer that allegedly helped launder more than $7 billion in stolen crypto funds since its…
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ multiplayer reveal set for September 15th
Activision and Infinity Ward are set to reveal Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's multiplayer mode along with other details at the Next showcase event on September 15th. They also announced that the early access beta will start rolling…
Twitter confirms vulnerability exposed data of anonymous account owners
Twitter has confirmed a vulnerability in its code led to a data exposure late last year. In a blog post published on Friday, the company said a malicious actor took advantage of a zero-day flaw before it became aware of and patched the…
Physicist trolls James Webb Space Telescope fans with a photo of a chorizo sausage
With its captivating images of far-flung galaxies, it’s safe to say the has captured the imagination of the world over. It was also recently the subject of a not-so-charming prank. On July 31st, Étienne Klein, the director of France’s…
Steam is finally adding support for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
, Valve is finally adding Steam support for the console’s controllers. In an spotted by , the company said the latest Steam beta adds Joy-Cons support. With the new software, it’s possible to use Joy-Cons either individually or as part…
Toyota will buy back your recalled bZ4X EV
Toyota recalled the bZ4X in June over concerns the electric crossover's wheels could fall off at speed, and now it's taking extra steps to satisfy upset customers and keep vehicles off the road. Electrek has learned (and Engadget has…
Netflix to pay $42 million in dispute over screenwriter compensation
Netflix will have to shell out a hefty sum in a fight over screenwriter pay. As Deadline reports, the Writers Guild of America has won an arbitration ruling that will have Netflix pay 216 theatrical movie writers an extra $42 million in…
HBO Max and Discovery+ to combine into one streaming platform in 2023
HBO Max as we know it will soon be no more. At its first earnings call since the two media properties merged earlier this year, Warner Bros. Discovery announced it is planning on combining HBOMax and Discovery+ into a single streaming…