Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it will restrict the types of election-related queries its chatbot Bard and search generative experience can return responses for, in the run up to 2024 U.S. Presidential election.
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Over five years after a copyright dispute regarding PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and the mobile game Knives Out, Krafton and NetEase have reached a settlement on the matter.
A judge for the San Mateo Superior Court ruled in favor of Krafton, saying the PUBG developer provided ample evidence that NetEase breached the previously agreed terms of their contract. At the same time, the judge argued that Krafton failed to justify its demand for $65 million in damages.
As a result of this new ruling, Krafton's received an undisclosed sum in "liquidated damages," while simultaneously being denied injunctive relief.
In mid-2018, the Callisto Protocol publisher claimed that NetEase's two battle royale games, Knives Out and Rules of Survival, "closely mimicked" the realistic style of its own battle royale. It also argued that NetEase released both of the free-to-play titles in an attempt to get ahead of the release of PUBG Mobile earlier that year.
While the two struck a confidentiality agreement in 2019, Krafton then argued NetEase breached those settlement terms and failed to change elements of its games such as in-game items and map layouts.
This isn't the first time Krafton has taken legal action against studios that have allegedly ripped off its flagship game. Last year, it sued Singaporean developer Garena over its game Free Fire with similar claims of it taking PUBG elements such as in-game items, equipment, and locations.
Free Fire was later pulled from India's app stores over private security concerns. But beyond that, it remains playable in other countries and at time of writing, it's unclear if Krafton similarly settled with Garena, or if its trial just hasn't taken place yet.
Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it will restrict the types of election-related queries its chatbot Bard and search generative experience can return responses for, in the run up to 2024 U.S. Presidential election.
Skull and Bones has been through a lot. Born from the success of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, there was demand for a fully-fledged pirate game using the same style of high seas adventuring, but as it beset by delays and production issues, the game seemed permanently stuck in development hell. Now, some ten years on from Edward Kenway’s adventure, Skull and Bones is finally less than two months from release, and we’ve finally gone hands on with the game during its final closed beta.
Leaks about iQoo's next Neo series had sprung up in the rumour mill around November with more details being made available closer to its expected December launch. After a recent design teaser reveal, which also gave out information about its December launch, the company has now revealed more details about the upcoming smartphones. It's now been confirmed that both the iQoo Neo 9 and the Neo 9 Pro will be launched in China this month and will have different processors.
Skull and Bones begins its second closed beta round today. With Ubisoft having set a launch date in February for the open world pirate game, the latest beta is here for a taste of what you can expect.
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Apple has revealed the year-end charts for the most popular apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries and regions. Consequently, the iPhone maker has announced the most downloaded apps and games of 2023 in India, as well. Unsurprisingly, WhatsApp has emerged as the top free iPhone app, while the DSLR Camera app, which provides users professional-grade camera controls, is the top paid iPhone app of the year. Earlier this month, Apple also revealed its 2023 App Store Award winners.
Starting from tomorrow through January 5, 2024, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a month full of activities for our PlayStation community. As part of the PlayStation Plus Season of Play, PlayStation Plus members can redeem free avatars for PS5 and PS4 consoles, join eSports tournaments, earn points on PlayStation Stars and enter a competition for your chance to win amazing prizes. Activities for those who are not PlayStation Plus members are available as well.
We are just days away from the release of the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, which comes out on December 14. Of course, eager trainers want to know exactly what time they can download the new game.
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Pebble, a technology brand founded in 2013, has consistently focused on user-centric, seamless blending of innovation, technology, and design in its products. The brand has delivered smooth and worry-free technology experiences and in its latest collaboration, it has joined forces with Pepe Jeans London, one of India's fastest-growing smartwatch brands, to introduce a special edition Bluetooth Calling smartwatch. The Pebble X Pepe smartwatch represents a fusion of fashion and technology, offering a limited edition piece that reimagines the appeal of denim for the wrist. Featuring denim-leather and silicon sporty straps, an eye-catching infinite 1.39” HD display, and 600 Nits brightness, the smartwatch is priced at Rs. 1999 and is available on pebblecart.com, pepejeans.in, Flipkart, Myntra, and exclusive Pepe Jeans stores nationwide.
Skull and Bones has a new release date. Really. Ubisoft revealed that the upcoming pirate MMO is set to raise anchor on February 16th, 2024. There’s a new trailer, and even a deep dive into closed beta, which continues in a new test next week.
Skull and Bones’ constant delays and development troubles have become something of a nuisance at this point, but it seems Ubisoft is (once again) ready to move in the direction of a firm release date. At The Game Awards, the publisher premiered a new trailer for the pirate game, confirming recent rumours that it will launch in February.