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With rising pressure from European regulations, Apple might allow users to sideload apps on their iPhones next year. If you are unfamiliar, sideloading refers to downloading apps from outside Apple's stock App Store, giving users more options while compromising security. Prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims that Apple could allow app sideloading in the first half of 2024. This is not the first time we have heard details on the matter, as Apple has legally worked to move away from the decision for the past few years.

A new update from Minecraft HQ might grab your attention if you’re the kind of person daunted by the Minecraft server browser. The official Minecraft server list just dropped and promises to make the process a little less intimidating… and arguably safer for those involved.

X (formerly Twitter) is going through a transformative period. Recently, Elon Musk, the owner of the platform, revealed his plans to turn it into an ‘everything app'. The company is also releasing new features at a break-neck pace. Some of these features are also exclusive to the X Premium members, who pay a monthly subscription fee, to improve its revenue. Now, a new report has highlighted that X is also selling off old user handles to others at a massive price tag of $50000 and up. This revelation has emerged after some reports mentioned that X may actually start a marketplace where users can sell their handles to other users, and the platform takes a cut.

Hey there, gaming pals! If you’re a fan of Goddess of Victory: Nikke, developed by the South Korean sensation Shift Up, you’re in for a treat. A new Nikke contest gives you the chance to win some hot new merch.

Twitch updated its rules for when streamers who have violated Community Guidelines can appeal, with a way for even perma-banned streamers to get reinstated on the platform. On Oct. 31, the livestreaming platform published an update and shared it via the official Twitch Support account on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying that the appeals process “shouldn’t be a mystery.”

The Twitch app on Nintendo Switch will soon shut down.

Vice President Kamala Harris, in a speech in London, will lay out the burgeoning risks related to artificial intelligence, calling for international cooperation and stricter standards to protect consumers from the technology.

A new report from the Carbon Trust, a UK-founded global consultancy which aims to drive positive climate change in businesses, has outlined best practice for the games industry to calculate its carbon emissions.

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By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku.

In a shocking incident, a man was conned by cybercriminals during an attempt to recharge his FasTag account, resulting in a substantial loss of ₹2.4 lakh. This case underscores the critical need for vigilance when accessing customer support for online services.

Earlier this week, Nintendo updated its community tournament guidelines for smaller events run by fans. As pointed out by disabled members of the gaming community, these guidelines in their current state exclude most of them.

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Monday requiring AI tools complete security testing before federal agencies use them, according to a draft copy of the order obtained by Bloomberg Government, his most significant step to date to rein in the emerging technology.

Nintendo recently got competitive fans of its various franchises riled up after releasing a list of strict guidelines for community tournaments.

This Week in Business is our weekly recap column, a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. Check every Friday for a new entry.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: The Moon, Earth's natural satellite has long been one of the most central pieces of studies related to Earth. It impacts several occurrences on the planet, such as the rise and fall of tides. Just 14 days after Annular Solar Eclipse, 2023's second lunar eclipse is set to grace the skies. The first lunar eclipse of this year, the penumbral lunar eclipse occurred on May 5, 2023. According to NASA, this was the deepest penumbral lunar eclipse since 2017. Now, another lunar eclipse, also known as the Chandra Grahan, is set to take place in the next few days. Know all about the second lunar eclipse of 2023.

Nintendo could soon issue DMCA takedowns to videos or content related to modified games or leaks extracted via datamining.

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Yesterday, a big piece of news broke that upset many fans. Specifically, Nintendo released a new set of “community guidelines” for those who wished to run tournaments of a small nature, in this case under 300 people, without needing Nintendo’s permission. For some of the guidelines, it was a pretty standard affair. There were things that people could do and can’t do both on the “organizer level” and those playing it. However, when people dug deeper into the rules, they released that one of the things that would be restricted is the Nintendo Switch controllers that can be used in said tournaments.

Welcome to the 2023 Overwatch® World Cup Group Stage and Finals! The top 16 teams traveling to Anaheim are ready for the first Overwatch World Cup Lan and Group Stage since 2019.

Nintendo‘s new Community Tournament Guidelines have led to some backlash, not least from the accessibility community who have pointed out what they believe is a glaring issue.

The company has released a strict set of guidelines for small-scale tournaments involving its games.

Super Smash Bros. fans are pretty used to getting dirty looks from Nintendo, especially the Super Smash Bros. Melee scene. Nintendo has been consistently made setting up Melee tournaments more and more difficult recently, emposing strict guidelines and rules that many local organizers have had to skirt around for the past few years. However, this new set of guidelines recently released by Nintendo threatens to wipe out local Melee community tournaments for good.

It’s no secret that despite Nintendo being one of the greatest and longest-lasting video game publishers/developers in the world, they aren’t always “with it” regarding their fans. On one hand, they have been trying to publish great content for gamers over the years. Even when their consoles don’t hit well, their software titles often rock, as 2023 easily proves. However, they have been rather restrictive when it comes to what fans DO with their games and how they have fun with others. Today, Nintendo published new “community guidelines” for those wishing to set up tournaments, which are pretty strict.

Super Smash Bros. fans are sounding the alarm over Nintendo's strict new community tournament guidelines, which could indeed be devastating to local organizers and competitors.

Nintendo has released strict new guidelines for the smaller-scale competitive tournament scene, outlining exactly what it will permit — with caps on everything from competitor numbers to ticket prices — before organisers must apply for an official license from the company.

Twitch is further broadening its simulcast rules, the livestream platform announced on Friday. As shared during TwitchCon in Las Vegas, streamers can now live broadcast streams onto even more platforms — YouTube and Kick, for example. That said, streamers with an “agreement with Twitch that requires exclusivity” won’t be able to do so.

From low-quality computer-written books flooding the market to potential copyright violations, publishing is the latest industry to feel the threat from rapid developments in artificial intelligence.

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Twitch streamers can now simultaneously share streams on a wider selection of live platforms.

WHO issues guidelines on regulating AI for health; AI-fueled information manipulation looms over EU elections; Google's generative AI threatens publishers' survival; Universal Music sues AI startup Anthropic over copyright infringement- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Community and communications platform Discord announced a wide range of new features. Some are quality of life improvements while others are geared towards monetization and safety. Some of these features launch today while others will debut in the coming months.

With Twitter's blue checkmark no longer conveying as much authority as it used to, the service's Community Notes feature is perhaps the next best way to know if what you're reading in a tweet is legit. But where are these crowd-sourced posters getting their data?

Twitch has today launched its new Stories feature on the platform's mobile app.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for October 16: In Free Fire Max, a world of exciting events and activities has been unveiled recently, offering players the chance to enrich their gaming experience. If you're part of the no top-up community, this is your golden opportunity to get in on the action and seize some fantastic rewards.

A number of important events have happened today in AI space that seek to better harness the potential of this tool as well as highlight its negative aspects. Japan is to draft AI guidelines to address overreliance on the new tool; SEC Chair Gensler warns of AI risks to financial stability; Pastor who used AI for church service says It won't happen again; Creative professionals embrace AI image generators but warn about misuse- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

As children's interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) continues to grow, providing them with accessible 3D printing tools becomes increasingly important. In this article, we will highlight two beginner-friendly options: the Easythreed K7 and KOKONI EC1. These printers are designed to inspire young minds and ignite their creativity while introducing them to the exciting world of 3D printing.

Google is expanding its popular Discover feature to the desktop version of its search page. Google Discover feed, known for curating personalised content based on users' web activity and interests, has long been a staple on mobile devices, including the Google app and Pixel Launcher. However, the feature is now making its way to desktop users.

Uber Eats now lets you order from two restaurants at once without having to pay an additional delivery charge.

Venture capital funding in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in six years in terms of venture deal value and the lowest level in deal count in three years during the third quarter.

The annular solar eclipse 2023 will take place on Saturday, October 14. A celestial spectacle that will grace the skies above the United States. It is also known as a ‘ring of fire' eclipse. During this breathtaking event, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating mesmerizing phenomena. If you are planning to watch this cosmic display, it's crucial to remember that observing a solar eclipse requires the utmost caution to safeguard your vision. Lance Bass, a well-known figure, has teamed up with NASA to share some invaluable safety tips.

The Group of Seven nations are preparing to ask tech companies to agree to a set of rules to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence systems as part of a proposal aimed at uniting the divided approaches in Europe and the US.

Xbox Series S owners now have the option of a "Designed for Xbox" portable screen, which attaches directly to the console.

When I sat down to play Baldur’s Gate 3 for the first time, I expected it to feel the way so many other RPGs have felt for me over the years. That nice, comforting list of dialogue options ready-made for me, a socially anxious woman who loves a good set of guidelines when it comes to social interactions. Baldur’s Gate 3 does give you those options, but it also comes with in-depth social mechanics that took me and my anxiety by surprise.

We haven’t heard the last of Epic’s crusade against Apple over the iPhone maker’s App Store fees.

AI Roundup: BFSI expert Alok Bansal emphasized the critical need for a unified regulatory framework in the face of rapid adoption of generative AI, especially in sectors handling sensitive data. ConveGenius just launched SwiftChat, an AI chatbot platform on Amazon Web Services, delivering personalized learning content in regional languages to government schools. In a separate development, authors, including George RR Martin, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train AI models.

Have you ever witnessed a fire in the shape of a ring in the sky? Well, that spectacular phenomenon happens because of a solar eclipse and one is coming very soon. According to NASA, an annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun while it's at its farthest point from our planet. This unique positioning results in the Moon appearing slightly smaller than the Sun, leaving a radiant "ring of fire" around the edges of the solar disk.