If the 2020 news cycle hadn’t already zapped every morsel of life from my sweatpant-clad, seasonally depressed body, celebrities got whatever was left. And I used to love celebrities! I loved their silly little Instagram captions and their silly little Gucci-wearing toddlers. The best! Then, at some point this year, …
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Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans Best practices for designing and managing your subscription strategy Access guide here PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox systems are out, and GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about how they’re feeling about next-gen — er, current-gen gaming. Mike …
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During the three-month circuit breaker in Singapore when most were home-bound, many turned to starting their own businesses and passion projects. From confectionary products to cold brew, the home-based delivery industry boomed during that period. CHU Collagen is one of the businesses that launched during the circuit breaker period, and …
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You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here Bugsnax has captured the imagination of many thanks to a catchy theme song. Does the actual game capture that same sense of whimsy and fun? Kind of. Indie studio Young Horses’ new title …
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You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here The Xbox Series S is a $ 300 next-gen Xbox from Microsoft that will launch alongside the Xbox Series X on November 10. And just as the Series X is the follow-up to …
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How startups are scaling communication The pandemic is making startups take a close look at ramping up their communication solutions. Learn how Artificial intelligence has been front and center in recent months. The global pandemic has pushed governments and private companies worldwide to propose AI solutions for everything from analyzing …
Read More »Xbox Series X finally makes PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds feel good at 60fps
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USA Today recently published an article on the drawbacks of retiring early. The article’s criticisms of the idea of retiring early boiled down to three key points: If you retire early, your savings have to support you longer. This is an obvious point. If you retire when you’re 55 instead …
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Nearly eight months into our new reality, it’s safe to assume that you’re probably experiencing some form of Zoom fatigue. It’s not that you’re tired of connecting with friends and family from all over the world at any hour of the day—that a technological marvel, and it’s been great! No, …
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