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The new game mode for Hardcore WoW Classic called «Self-Found» is now live on WoW Classic realms! This new game mode will prevent you from trading other players, sending or receiving mail, and prevent you from using the Auction House, making the entire journey from 1-60 a much more difficult task!

eAlphabet's Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the development of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.

Free users of Nvidia’s GeForce Now will begin seeing ads on February 28. Nvidia’s subscription cloud gaming service launched in 2020 and is a good substitute or supplement for people who may not have the most powerful gaming rigs at home but still want to enjoy playing games with ultra settings. The GeForce Now catalog of games currently features nearly 2,000 titles ranging from indie to AAA and from a wide selection of genres.

A new lawsuit sees many PlayStation players demanding cash payouts from Sony, and the company will now need to defend itself in court after the case was accepted. If the lawsuit is successful, these players could be owed up to £562 (approximately $711) depending on how much PlayStation content they've purchased since August 2016. A main reason for this is the pricing of modern gaming. In recent years, the price of games has increased significantly, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X generation seeing the standard edition of AAA titles releasing at approximately $70, with companies citing far greater development budgets as the main reason.

Microsoft announced an artificial intelligence partnership Monday with the French startup Mistral AI that could lessen the software giant's reliance on ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for supplying the next wave of chatbots and other generative AI products.

Apple has disabled the distribution of Progressive Web Apps in the EU to comply with the European Union's Digital Market's Act.

Apple released the fourth beta of its forthcoming iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone last week. While the company is expected to release the fifth developed beta on Tuesday, the final release is fast approaching. iOS 17.4 update holds immense importance for Apple as well as developers, bringing a permanent impact on how users install apps on the iPhone. The platform will host a plethora of changes for the App Store, so check out when iOS 17.4 will be released to the general public for all compatible iPhone models.

A Star Wars fan explains why some people dislike The Clone Wars series, citing concerns about alterations to the previously established Star Wars canon.

After several decades of transformative tech wealth, the AI boom is ushering in another. Not only has Nvidia Corp.'s soaring valuation made co-founder Jensen Huang an extremely wealthy man, but his distant cousin Lisa Su, head of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is now worth $1.2 billion. A glance at the top 10 richest people in the world shows tech leaders, from Elon Musk to Bill Gates, are still on top.

Since launching in 2017, Fortnite seems to have launched on every platform under the sun. Whether you want to play on your smartphone at the airport or at home with your overpowered PC, Fortnite makes it easy to play on your terms. What makes it even more appealing is that you can carry your progress from one platform to the next, thanks to the wonders of cross-progression and cross-play.

Apple will launch the iPhone 16 lineup later this year with a boatload of changes oriented toward the standard and the 'Pro' models. The company has prototyped various designs to test the most feasible solution based on the feature set. While there are little details on the insides, Apple is potentially seeking a different design from the current iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models. A sketchy rumor showcases how Apple could amalgamate the camera housing on the back of the iPhone 16 Pro models.

The Epic Games Store will be coming to iOS in Europe thanks to provisions in the European Union (EU)'s Digital Markets Act (DMA). 

Apple Inc. will face a European Union fine close to €500 million ($539 million) over the regulator's investigation into allegations it silenced music-streaming rivals, including Spotify Technology SA, on its platforms. 

Hello! Welcome to the 315th edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up! This week we digest and discuss the blip in Token availability that happened in EU and what the implications of a world without Battlenet Balance would look like. We also have a great deep dive into some useful TSM operations and strings along with some tips for Waylaid Supplies in Season of Discovery. My name is Samadan and I'll be your guide through the World of Gold Making!

Epic Games will begin developing a mobile version of the Epic Games Store for launch on iOS in Europe, the company has said, now it has officially received an Apple Developer Account.

A quarter of Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM's total workforce — approximately 24 employees — is reportedly facing redundancy following the cancellation of a standalone expansion for acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium, said to be «one to two years away from completion».

World of Warcraft fans have noticed the in-game day and night cycle seems to be backwards since the most recent weekly reset. In many World of Warcraft realms, players have inexplicably found a starlit Azeroth during the day, but with the sun up all night long.

The World of Warcraft Token no longer allows European players to redeem it for Blizzard Balance, instead only allowing it to be used for subscription purposes. Though World of Warcraft always had an abundance of gold sellers, Blizzard offered a legitimate way of exchanging gold for a World of Warcraft subscription with the launch of Patch 6.1.2. The option of exchanging a Token for Blizzard Balance was added in Patch 7.1.5, and the World of Warcraft Token came to Wrath of the Lich King Classic on May 23, 2023.

We've eschewed any Valentine's theming this year, but Edwin put this in our news queue last night as a sort of dare for our evening shift, and let the record show I am less of a coward than Graham Smith. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, a visual novel Tarot-themed card game from perennial (perhaps perineal, in this case) favourites Deconstructeam, was praised by Edwin in his review, and I was going to use the same strapline for this news post had he not got there first. Because now, in time for the season of romance, they've teamed up with sex toy purveyors Uberrime to create a frankly prohibitively massive dildo as an official tie-in for the game, which can be won in a free competition by three lucky people living in either the UK, EU, US or Canada (as in, they each win their own dildo; they don't have to time share).

With today's weekly reset for the EU servers, players were surprised to see their ability to exchange WoW Tokens to Battle.net balance supposedly removed. This isn't a change announced by Blizzard, so it may be a bug. This change hasn't affected NA/OCE realms yet. While it is possible this is a bug with the WoWToken system, it is weird that this change is reflected in different places in the game's UI for European players. Without an official announcement from Blizzard, it is hard to know whether this is a change for the retail WoWToken. This may be a change, as the Wrath Classic WoWToken already behaves this way for every region, being able to be redeemed only for Game Time and not Battle.net Balance.

Quordle today: Today's Quordle puzzle is a mix of words that may feel strangely familiar while others will be totally strange. While most of these words are fairly easy to guess, finding them within a mere nine attempts is a daunting task in itself.  So, if you encounter any difficulties along the way, we suggest refraining from spoiling your attempts. Instead, refer to the Quordle hints and clues provided below. Moreover, we have included the answers to Quordle today at the bottom to make sure you save your winning streak.

As we advance into 2024, the launch date for Apple's iPhone 16 series nears. The iPhone maker introduced notable upgrades last year with its iPhone 15 series, bringing USB Type-C and Dynamic Island across all models. Even though the launch is months away, the latest leaks shed light on a few interesting updates that this year's iPhone 16 series is in line to receive.

Smart rings and eyewear are growing in popularity, much like smartwatches. Imagine having all of your calls and notifications right at your fingertips, or tracking your health numbers like calories burnt and heart rate directly from your accessories. While streaming your daily life to social media may not be for everyone, the wearable era is becoming more prevalent in our lives. Enter the world of smart earrings called Thermal Earring, a significant new addition to the wearable technology arsenal.

With today's weekly reset for the EU servers, players were surprised to see their ability to exchange WoW Tokens to Battle.net balance supposedly removed. This isn't a change announced by Blizzard, so it may be a bug. This change hasn't affected NA/OCE realms yet. While it is possible this is a bug with the WoWToken system, it is weird that this change is reflected in different places in the game's UI for European players. Without an official announcement from Blizzard, it is hard to know whether this is a change for the retail WoWToken. This may be a change, as the Wrath Classic WoWToken already behaves this way for every region, being able to be redeemed only for Game Time and not Battle.net Balance.

In recent months, Google Maps has been aiming to make navigating less complicated by converting how content appears on the map. In its efforts, Google has modified the colours for water and green areas, and it is making plans to change how the navigation appears, however, that hasn't occurred yet. But the maximum interesting change occurred last February when Google delivered something referred to as Immersive View for routes. It's been 12 months since it started, and now we can see the way it works.

Asteroids are ancient space rocks floating in their orbits in space. However, sometimes they come dangerously close to a planet like Earth. This happens due to the interaction with a large planet's gravitational field, which can send the tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. NASA and other space agencies use advanced space and ground-based telescopes to monitor asteroids and minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, February 14.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for February 14: Valentine's Day has brought a new event to Garena Free Fire called Love Wheel. This event rolled out just recently, brings exciting items for players. The top prizes of this event include What a Sweetheart bundle, What a heartthrob bundle, and What Love loot box, among other rewards. If you wish to get your hands on other in-game items, then you can take advantage of the Mystery Shop, which has been brought back to the game. Check out the details below.

POCO India has announced the sale of the POCO X6 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant in India. This new variant, exclusively available on Flipkart, comes at an attractive price point of Rs. 20,999, featuring two color options: Mirror Black and Snowstorm White. Customers can also enjoy a discount of Rs. 3,000 by using ICICI Credit/Debit cards for transactions or EMI payments, or by availing the Rs. 3,000 product exchange offer.

GTA 6 release date: Earlier this month, the GTA 6 release date was tipped when Rockstar Games had its annual earnings conference call. During the meeting, Take-Two Interactive representatives discussed the roadmap for the upcoming fiscal years in terms of revenue and profit. It also shed light on the possible GTA 6 release date. Fans have been awaiting any news on Rockstar's sequel to GTA 5 and the arrival of the GTA 6 trailer last year has only added fuel to the fire. Now, a recent report suggests that the GTA 6 release date could be pushed back. Know when it could come out.

Raisinghani vs Raisinghani OTT release: The weekend is arriving and there is nothing better than watching an interesting film or series online from the comfort of your home. If you are someone who liked “Criminal Justice” or the TV serial Adaalat then we have found you an interesting courtroom drama series called Raisinghani vs Raisinghani. The series features legal drama with lots of mysteries and crimes unfolding. The good news is that Raisinghani vs Raisinghan will soon be available on the OTT platform for viewers to enjoy a chilling legal series. Check the Raisinghani vs Raisinghani OTT release date along with when and where you can watch it online.

Otter is an AI-powered voice-to-text transcription tool that helps users transform spoken words into text that is easy to read and understand. It is an app that aims to increase your productivity. It includes processing audio through an AI algorithm to generate text. The otter.ai app can be used in various ways such as through the mobile app version, users can record the meeting and upload the audio or video to the app which can later be transcribed into text. It also features an Otter Bot which can join the video meeting with you and can automatically transcribe spoken words. Using the Otter Bot, users can record audio, write notes, capture action items, and generate summaries. Now, Otter is bringing its AI chatbot to group chats via a feature called AI Chat in Channels.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for February 14: Valentine's Day is here and it is time to celebrate love all around the world. The developers of Garena Free Fire MAX roll out themed events on big occasions like Valentine's Day to entice players. This year, they have introduced the Love Wheel, which brings special rewards along with it! It is just one of the events rolled out by the developers of the game to keep players engaged. Do note that the event is only live for a limited time so grab the chance to win rewards as soon as possible. Check out the details of the Love Wheel event in Garena Free Fire MAX below.

In recent months, the frequency of X-class solar flares has increased. This rise in solar activity can be attributed to the approaching peak of solar cycle 25, which is expected to arrive in 2024-25. On December 31, the strongest solar flare in 7 years was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It originated from the same sunspot that hurled out another X2.8 solar flare on December 14. Now, another X-class solar flare danger has been observed by NASA. Know all about this solar storm alert for Earth.

Google's AI chatbot Bard has now been renamed Gemini, which matches the name of its new multimodal model. In the process Gemini itself has now received new capabilities for users to find all the required AI features in one place. With Google Gemini, users can now generate images with text prompts. Gemini, which is powered by Imagen 2 model, enables the tool to generate high-quality images that match the user's prompt. Just like any other AI image generation tool, Gemini also requires detailed prompts to generate AI images. Know how to use Google Gemini for AI image generation.

In 2023, Apple announced its first-ever venture in the world of AR/VR, taking on heavyweights such as Meta. The iPhone maker's first spatial computer, which it calls the Vision Pro, finally went on sale last month and it has divided opinions ever since. Some say it is the tech of the future, while others call it incredibly isolating. But with an ever-growing library of apps, Apple is seriously looking to trump Meta in the world of mixed reality, even though its headset costs as much as 7 times more. In a new video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on Apple's new headset and compared it to his company's Quest headset.

Apple Inc.'s iMessage and Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine, Edge web browser and Advertising service will avoid strict new European Union rules reining in Big Tech platforms.

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. New release blockbusters and vintage fan favorites are included in January’s PS5 list with Tekken 8 and Grand Theft Auto V both breaking the top five. The PS VR2 list saw Beat Saber rock and roll to the top of the list with the most downloads in both US and EU regions.

AI roundup: Across the world, governments and corporates are looking to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to power up growth and harness new areas of generating revenue. Now, a Google study reveals what India thinks about the new tech. It emerges that India has become the most hopeful country as far as AI is concerned. On the other hand, there are dangers present in this space too. OpenAI CEO has expressed his fear that AI could be dangerous if misalignments occur in technology goals and expectations. Know more about what happened in the AI-verse today.

We have a new rumor about what Microsoft is planning to announce this week.

Super Squirt is live for US/OCE realms today, February 12th (13th for Oceanic realms)! Super Squirt is a rare occurrence where the Sign of the Critter lines up with Squirt being active in the Garrison Menagerie. It is very rare for these two to coincide, usually only happening a handful of times a year. While plenty of pet trainers are viable to level pets with, Super Squirt is especially important to pet battlers for a few reasons:

A large number of PUBG content creators have been left unable to access ‘creator code’ payments owed to them for over four months, we’re told, but Krafton says that the situation will be resolved soon. 

none of the above, EU Guild on Wild Growth has achieved World First Gnomeregan on Season of Discovery! Utilizing a raid composition of only spellcasters, Nota was able to defeat each boss encounter without any physical damage dealers. We've also included the Warcraft Logs of the kill below -- Warcraft Logs Gnomeregan

Rockstar Games has initiated a new weekly event in GTA Online, commencing today, February 8, 2024, in the bustling city of Los Santos. As part of this event, players worldwide are being treated to enticing discounts on various in-game purchases, extending until Valentine's Day on February 14, 2024. This promotional period presents an opportunity for players to make significant savings when acquiring new vehicles or investing in the lucrative Arcade business property.

Spotify said that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is “a complete and total farce.” From early March, developers will be able to offer alternative app stores on iPhones and opt out of using Apple's in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30%, under the bloc's new rules.

 AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trends; ByteDance unveils StreamVoice: AI voice transformation raises fraud concerns; Netcore Cloud report: 7 in 10 CEOs set to invest in generative AI; Nasscom foundation launches fourth cohort at Hexart AI to skill students in emerging technologies- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Apple is set to introduce substantial changes to its ecosystem in the European Union, scheduled to roll out by March 6. One of the notable modifications is to allow iPhone users to sideload apps from third-party stores, a departure from Steve Jobs' original stance due to security concerns. The shift is part of iOS 17.4, primarily targeting EU countries, and aims to enhance user flexibility while maintaining security standards.

The European Union's digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the "change" underway in the tech world after Apple yielded to a new EU law by announcing it would allow alternative app stores on the iPhone for the first time.

People at Epic Games must be celebrating. Thanks to a slate of new legislation in the EU, Fortnite, which has been absent from mobile app stores since 2020, is finally making its way back natively to iOS. It’s not going to be stand-alone on the App Store, but it’ll be available through an Epic Games Store app that’ll launch soon.

Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.

Fortnite is set to come back to iOS in Europe sometime in 2024. This will mark the first time a natively running version of Fortnite will be available on iOS since Apple removed the game from the App Store in 2020.

Apple has announced some big changes for the App Store ecosystem, with the company permitting developers to release video game streaming apps at long last.

Fortnite will return to Apple devices in some regions "later this year", as new EU regulation combats Apple's ability to compel developers to use its app store. This follows more than three years of conflict between Apple and Epic Games, after the Fortnite developer was booted from iOS for setting up its own systems to avoid paying Apple's cut of each in-game purchase.

Apple has finally decided to allow game streaming services on iOS. The news came yesterday with a press release where Apple highlighted that the change came about due to developers' feedback.

Epic Games has promised the return of Fortnite this year on iOS, over three years since it was pulled from the Apple App Store, but only in select regions.

Apple recently released iOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes. In accordance with our prior speculations, the company is rolling out App Store changes with its latest iOS 17.4 beta. The upcoming update will house all the required changes the EU imposed under the Digital Markets Act. Apple has until March 6 to comply with the necessary changes, and the latest beta confirms that iOS 17.4 will be the update that will change how users download and install apps on the iPhone. With iOS 17.4, Apple has also opened the browser category for third-party developers, which they can use as the default app.

Following Apple's announcement of enabling third-party app stores for iOS users in the European Union, Epic Games confirms that it'll be bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in Europe later this year — by way of a new Epic mobile games store. This will mark the title's official return to Apple's platform since it was yanked back in August 2020, after Epic offered discounts to payments made directly to its own store, instead of Apple's App Store and Google Play which would take a 30-percent cut. iOS users have had to rely on Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now to play Fortnite, but this will soon be a thing of the past for those based in Europe.

Four years after leaving iOS, Fortnite is coming back — but only European players will be dropping in this time.

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will be coming back to iOS devices. Taking to social media platform X (formally Twitter), the studio revealed that Fortnite will be available on iOS through the Epic Games Store later this year. This will only be the case for iOS users in the EU, however.

Fortnite will return to iOS devices in 2024, but only in European Union countries. This is thanks to a new EU law known as the Digital Markets Act, which is set to take effect in March. Fortnite's iOS release in the EU could follow shortly after.

Beyond its new policy allowing game streaming apps worldwide, Apple today announced new changes it is making to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, most notably that it will allow alternative app payments and app stores.

Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.

Fortnite is coming back to iOS this year, at least in Europe, Epic Games announced today. It will do so by taking advantage of the Digital Markets Act law passed by the European Union, which will let the Epic Games Store on iOS.

As part of major changes to Apple’s App Store policies to comply with EU regulations, the company has also announced that game streaming apps are now to be accepted on the App Store for the first time. This opens the door for Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna and other game streaming subscriptions to have dedicated apps on iPhone and iPad – they were previously only accessible via built-in web browsers.

Fortnite maker Epic Games says it'll be launching a native iOS version of the Epic Games Store — and bringing Fortnite back to iOS devices — following today's announcement that Apple will soon allow sideloading and alternate marketplaces on its devices to comply with new EU rules. That's as Epic boss Tim Sweeney calls Apple's revised guidelines «hot garbage».

In light of new regulations in the EU and Apple's new policies to comply with them, Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS in 2024 - at least in Europe. But Epic and Apple aren't done fighting with each other.

Epic Games has announced that it will be bringing Fortnite back to iOS devices later this year thanks in part to a change in EU law.

Almost four years after being removed from the App Store, Epic Games has announced it is bringing back the iOS version of Fortnite, but this will only be available for countries in the European Union (EU).

Microsoft layoffs: The company is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appearing to acknowledge the layoffs. “It's an incredibly hard day and my energy and support will be focused on all those amazing individuals impacted – this is in no way a reflection on your amazing work,” Ybarra wrote — later adding that his time leading Blizzard “was an absolute honor.”

With new EU rules against anti-competitive practices looming, Apple has announced it'll soon be permitting developers to release Game-Pass-style catalogue apps, containing multiple playable and streamable games and programmes, onto its official App Store.

Alongside the numerous changes Apple is making to its platforms to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company is also updating its rules around streaming game services and other apps that provide access to mini-apps or games. The changes could impact companies like Netflix, which has expanded into mobile and cloud gaming in recent months, as well as efforts from other tech giants like OpenAI, which offers a GPT store, and Meta, which in 2022 had shut down its attempt at running a standalone Facebook Gaming app after failing to gain traction.

Apple's app platform is finally opening up a bit. Today, the company said that it will allow developers to utilize new in-app experiences, including streaming games, accessing mini-apps, and talking with chatbots. That means devs can create a single app that houses an easily accessible catalog of their streaming titles. Perhaps we'll finally see a usable Game Pass app from Microsoft (or even its long-awaited mobile game store).

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Apple plans to add new fees and restrictions when it starts allowing third-party software downloads outside its App Store, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Following a lengthy investigation, the United States Justice Department is set to file a lawsuit against Apple for potentially breaching antitrust laws. The department alleges Apple is using hardware and software limitations that make it harder for rival companies to compete with iPhones and iPads. If the filing goes ahead, it will mean each of the “big four” tech companies – Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple – will have been sued by the US federal government within the past five years for monopolistic business practices.

Major technology companies pouring money into artificial intelligence could come to dominate the emerging technology, Aleph Alpha GmbH Chief Executive Officer Jonas Andrulis said. 

New World’s latest update is here, ending the Legacy of Crassus event until next time, fixing a bunch of bugs, and making several adjustments to narrative and stats for Eternal Frost content.  The update is live, and a confirmed announcement is here for server merge plans.

Apple plans to introduce significant changes to the iOS App Store, allowing users to download apps from third-party sources. The company is reaching a deadline imposed by the EU under the Digital Markets Act, which requires the company to allow the installation of apps from outside the App Store. The company has until March 6 to implement the app sideloading, and iOS 17.4 appears to be the update that will bring the necessary changes.

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Store's most downloaded games of last year. And while the usual suspects are all present and accounted for, there are some nice surprises thrown in too.

Taking to the PlayStation Blog, Sony has revealed lists of the most downloaded games throughout 2023. The list has been split into several distinct categories across regions, platforms, and even a distinct list for PSVR and PSVR2.

It’s an interesting week for controller-users. REDMAGIC dropped the Shadow Blade GamePad 2. Now, I know we all love our mobile gaming, but let’s face it – sometimes, those touch controls just don’t cut it.