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Fortnite, the video game that’s become a global sensation with more than 125 million players, launched in Sept. 2017. Epic Games celebrated that truly… ahem..epic player count in its announcement of the game’s 2018-2019 season. It’s one of gaming’s more astonishing success stories. But “125 million” is just a number, and it undersells what’s really …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelTwitter, more than any other social media company, faces a unique challenge even after more than decade of existence: It still doesn’t know how to explain what it is to new users. That’s partly because of marketing missteps and partly because the best way to figure out Twitter has always been to just use it. …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelBitWall, a Bitcoin-focused startup promising to help online publishers make money, has been acquired. Its new owner is Watch Out, the company behind an app that sends alerts about things like product and food recalls and weather-related emergencies. It’s not the most obvious acquirer, but the companies say BitWall can help Watch Out improve its …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelIf you’re thinking about selling your Xbox One because a new release is imminent, you may not want to unplug it from your TV just yet. A new report from Thurrott, a tech blog that’s previously leaked accurate information about unannounced Microsoft products, claims the next Xbox won’t arrive until 2020. The site also obtained …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelJust when you thought it was safe, the epic millennial influencer debacle known as Fyre Festival is back in the news for, surprise, fraud. SEE ALSO: Upcoming documentary to add fuel to the Fyre Festival disaster Billy McFarland, the low-rent scam artist responsible for the festival disaster heard ’round the internet, is back in trouble …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelFacebook is hoping to avoid another privacy scandal by adding new accountability and transparency requirements for businesses that use its Custom Audiences too to target you with ads based on your email address or phone number. Starting July 2nd, advertisers will have to declare whether contact info uploaded for ad targeting was collected with proper …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelSmart home hubs and security cameras have basically taken over the internet, and if you still haven’t gotten into that game, you’re probably having a hard time justifying the purchase. SEE ALSO: The lighting is always flattering with these smart home light bulbs Because yeah, you could just hope the pizza delivery guy isn’t up …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelLook at this adorable thing. The Zero 2 is a newly announced Bluetooth controller that 8bitdo showed off for the first time at E3 2018. It’s basically a Super Nintendo controller that’s been shrunken down to a keychain-friendly size. SEE ALSO: ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ will have more than 60 characters This looks like more …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelAh, SPORTS! Gotta love ’em, am I right? Especially when they get you FREE TACOS! On Wednesday, participating Taco Bell locations will be giving out free Doritos Locos Tacos as part of a “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” campaign. SEE ALSO: Drunk dude breaks into Taco Bell for Doritos shells, despite fact that Doritos …
June 13, 2018 | by RaheelUgh. Dads. Always showing off their professional football skills because heaven forbid you let your kids occasionally win a kickball game. SEE ALSO: Dad jokes, ranked Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (who someone in your fantasy league probably drafts every year) decided that a family kickball game was not the time to go easy on …
June 13, 2018 | by Raheel