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Game Tech: When will you be able to play your own Xbox games via the cloud? ‘This year’ says Xbox lead Phil Spencer.
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Game Tech: When will you be able to play your own Xbox games via the cloud? ‘This year’ says Xbox lead Phil Spencer.

What you need to knowXbox has a cloud gaming service, attached to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Using Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can play a selection of a few hundred Xbox games on any supported device, without an Xbox console attached. For a long time, Microsoft has stated that it wants to bring games you actually own into the service as well, pending negotiations with license holders. A chat between Xbox lead Phil Spencer and an Xbox user named NASburg (that we have verified to be real) suggests that Microsoft is expecting "this year" to launch the new cloud feature. Xbox Cloud Gaming is a great service from Microsoft that gives you hundreds of games to play via the web, Windows PCs, Android devices, and some modern TVs (such as those offered by Samsung post-2021). For $15 per month as part of Xb...
Game Tech: NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for February 18
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Game Tech: NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for February 18

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for February 18 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 18 Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024:AcrossNorth Africa's ___ MountainsIt doesn't work without service...
Game Tech: Reddit reportedly signed a multi-million content licensing deal with an AI company
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Game Tech: Reddit reportedly signed a multi-million content licensing deal with an AI company

Ever posted or left a comment on Reddit? Your words will soon be used to train an artificial intelligence companies' models, according to Bloomberg. The website signed a deal that's "worth about $60 million on an annualized basis" earlier this year, it reportedly told potential investors ahead of its expected initial public offering (IPO). Bloomberg didn't name the "large AI company" that's paying Reddit millions for access to its content, but their agreement could apparently serve as a model for future contracts, which could mean more multi-million deals for the firm.Reddit first announced that it was going to start charging companies for API access in April last year. It said at the time that pricing will be split in tiers so that even smaller clientele could afford to pay. Companies nee...
Game Tech: Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2024: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
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Game Tech: Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2024: Add ports to your laptop or tablet

The best USB-C hubs are designed to expand your laptop’s capabilities, allowing you to connect printers, mice, and keyboards via a dongle that connects to your laptop’s USB-C port. Each of our USB-C hub recommendations contains a variety of ports (including USB-A ports, HDMI, and more) that allow you to connect legacy devices like USB memory keys, display connectors, and more to your laptop. Our recommendations dive into the benefits of each dongle, which we’ve tested and reviewed. We’ve organized our USB-C recommendations this way: traditional USB-C hubs on top, followed by our picks for the best USB-C docking stations. The latter are a bit bulkier, but tend to offer more connections. We’ll also introduce you to DisplayLink docks, an improved version that offers hardware-based compr...
Game Tech: Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission
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Game Tech: Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

Microsoft Microsoft has fixed a problem that resulted in tabs from Google Chrome being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent, as spotted by The Verge. Microsoft has kept mum on the situation, making the issued update the first time Microsoft has identified this as a problem, rather than typical behavior for the world’s third-most-popular browser. In late January, The Verge Senior Editor Tom Warren reported experiencing the puzzling Edge issue. After updating his computer, Edge launched with the tabs that Warren most recently used in Chrome. He eventually realized that Edge has a feature you can toggle, reading: “Always have access to your recent browsing data each time you browse on Microsoft Edge.” The setting is reachable in Edge by typing “edge:/...
Game Tech: Female creators and UGC content dominate the influencer marketing industry, new report finds
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Game Tech: Female creators and UGC content dominate the influencer marketing industry, new report finds

Despite calls for de-influencing and digital detoxes, the social media hamster wheel shows no signs of slowing. For creators who make their money online, that's a good thing, and insights from influencer marketing marketplace Collabstr shed light on how the creator economy could continue to provide job security for creatives in the years to come. In its annual influencer marketing report, Collabstr analyzed data from 35,000 brands and 80,000 influencers, most of which are based in the United States. See the most interesting tidbits below.The influencer marketing market size may reach $19.8 billion in 2024The influencer marketing market size is expected to reach $19.8 billion in 2024, which is 13 percent larger than its $17.4 billion in 2023. That growth aligns with predictions that the mar...
Game Tech: Bose’s new QuietComfort headphones are 0 off right now
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Game Tech: Bose’s new QuietComfort headphones are $100 off right now

Beyond the sound's quality, we want two things when it comes to headphones: a lightweight design and noise canceling. Bose's aptly named QuietComfort wireless headphones make a case for both and, right now, do so at a record-low price. The 2023 QuietComfort headphones are currently available for $249, down from $349 — a 29 percent discount. The sale applies to all colors: Cypress Green, Moonstone Blue, Black and White.BoseThe newest iteration of the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones improves on the QuietComfort 45. While many of the features (which we'll get into) are quite similar, the 2023 model offers adjustable ANC models and an option to save custom modes. The headphones are our choice for the best noise-canceling wireless headphones for 2024.Bose's QuietComfort headphones also of...
War Thunder – How To Unlock And Use The Best Vehicles In The Game
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War Thunder – How To Unlock And Use The Best Vehicles In The Game

War Thunder is a popular online multiplayer game that simulates World War II and Cold War era battles. In the game, players have the opportunity to unlock and use a variety of vehicles, including tanks, aircraft, and ships. To dominate the battlefield, it's important to unlock and use the best vehicles available. Here are some tips on how to do just that: 1. Researching Vehicles Research is key to unlocking new vehicles in War Thunder. Focus on researching vehicles that suit your playstyle. Researching vehicles in a specific nation's tech tree will unlock more vehicles from that nation. 2. Vehicle Types There are three main types of vehicles in War Thunder: tanks, aircraft, and ships. Each type of vehicle has its own strengths and weaknesses. Choose the type o...
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