Live service games are often plagued by what can be described as numbers-itis, where the gameplay experience is overshadowed by overwhelming numerical progressions. In an interview with NEXON Games, developers of the upcoming co-op looter-shooter game, The First Descendant, the team shared insights on how they are combating this issue. Creative director Minseok Joo emphasized
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TikTok, being a Chinese-owned social media platform, has been under intense scrutiny in the U.S. due to concerns regarding data security. Despite facing a ban in the country, TikTok is taking steps to enhance its security measures by partnering with cybersecurity firms HaystackID and OnDefend. The collaboration with HaystackID and OnDefend is a part of
The field of laser technology has long been dominated by Titanium-sapphire (Ti:sapphire) lasers, known for their unmatched performance in various applications. However, the traditional Ti:sapphire lasers have been plagued by issues such as size, cost, and energy requirements, hindering their widespread adoption. In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Stanford University have managed to shrink the
In regions where water resources are scarce, access to clean and safe water is a critical issue. While local bodies of water are traditionally relied upon for water supply, even in dry regions, there exists water vapor in the air. However, the challenge lies in how to effectively harvest this water vapor to generate potable
The partnership between Qatari telecoms provider Ooredoo and chipmaker Nvidia has been described as compliant with all U.S. regulations. While this may be true, it is essential to question the extent to which these regulations are being adhered to and whether there might be any loopholes that could potentially be exploited. With the geopolitical tensions
When game developers release patches for their games, it can have a significant impact on the overall gameplay experience for players. In the case of Shadow of the Erdtree, the recent “Calibration Update – Version 1.12.2” has brought about some changes that are worth discussing. One of the key changes in the latest patch for
DeepMind’s groundbreaking AI research lab, DeepMind, unveiled AlphaFold in 2021, a digital biology neural network capable of accurately predicting the 3D structure of proteins. This development marked a significant milestone in scientific research, as proteins play a crucial role in determining the functions of various molecules in living organisms. Pushmeet Kohli, VP of research at
Threads is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to post content that will disappear after 24 hours. This ephemeral posting option could potentially give users more freedom to share their thoughts without the fear of their posts coming back to haunt them in the future. With the rise of cancel culture
In a recent development, Meta has introduced a new feature for its Quest headsets that allows users to place windows freely, akin to the Apple Vision Pro. This feature brings a new dimension to multitasking on the Meta Horizon OS, allowing users to work with multiple windows in a more flexible manner than before. The
Recent research published in Nature Communications by Rice University’s Qimiao Si and his team reveals groundbreaking findings regarding flat electronic bands at the Fermi level. These flat bands, previously limited in impact due to their distance from the Fermi energy, have now been shown to play a crucial role in enhancing electron interactions within quantum