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How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads
Instagram users can reduce how Meta uses some of their data for advertising and AI personalisation, although there is no single setting that stops all collection or use of data. The article matters because ads can be influenced by information supplied by retailers, apps and other businesses, as well as activity within Instagram itself. Meta’s…
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Gorgeous and hazy pixel art horror farming sim Neverway has been pushed to 2027, but you can at least have a gander at some of the NPCs you can smooch
Neverway, a pixel-art horror life simulation and RPG from Coldblood Inc., has been delayed until 2027. The small development team says feedback on its prologue and internal testing led it to expand later chapters and areas, with the aim of better matching the game’s story and player experience. The game has 20 characters following more…
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Cemetery Outrage, Acapulco Wins and Blades Boost
A Sheffield mother condemns dog fouling at graves, while Acapulco dominates the Imagen Awards. Hollywood creatives turn to AI training work and Sheffield United welcome a potential Jamie Shackleton return.
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“Buying any of our games helps support the studio”: Psychonauts studio Double Fine are the latest former Xbox-owned studio to get the rights to their games back
Double Fine, the studio behind Psychonauts, has regained publishing rights to its games after becoming independent from Xbox, according to chief executive Tim Schafer. The change means purchases of the studio’s catalogue now directly support Double Fine, giving it more financial control as it seeks to sustain itself outside Microsoft. Schafer said Microsoft branding may…
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Modern Warfare 4 beta’s first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps
Infinity Ward has released the first major update for the Modern Warfare 4 beta after responding to feedback from its opening day. The patch reduces the volume and audible range of enemy footsteps and gear, adjusts weapon lethality, and enables map voting, aiming to improve the multiplayer experience during the test. The update adds the…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker’s console modes top out at 40fps, with no 60fps option at launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S without a 60fps performance mode, according to newly released console gameplay. Its highest available option will target 40fps, a decision that has prompted criticism from some players and may affect expectations for the forthcoming action RPG. Both consoles will offer a Quality…
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W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’
Comedian, activist and broadcaster W. Kamau Bell discusses the technology and online habits that support his busy professional and family life in The Verge’s weekly questionnaire. His answer to the “most indispensable tool” question is deliberately practical: a charger, because phones and other devices are useless without one. Bell says he relies heavily on map…
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Apple Cuts 200 Jobs as Trump Ally Joins MAGA Inc
Vision Pro and Siri teams face cuts, while Karoline Leavitt joins Trump’s super PAC. Matthew Lillard reflects on an Oscar opportunity, as Minneapolis families condemn a proposed lighter double-murder sentence.
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Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks
Saily Ultra is a premium international eSIM service designed for frequent travellers who want mobile data across 121 countries without changing physical SIM cards. WIRED found it straightforward to set up and generally reliable, but judged its $60 monthly Premium tier expensive unless users travel across several countries and make use of its included extras.…