Tag: Games
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Lack of sleep does alter fat metabolism
The study, published in the journal of Lipid Research, by Pennsylvania State University.
September 18, 2019 -
KidZania Noida review: A Newfoundland for children
When generations as a collective will challenge the hierarchy and the rules laid down by the set-patterns of reputability and class, there will be something fresh and new to begin…
September 9, 2019 -
Facebook shifting Instant Games from Messenger to main app
With games like Pac-Man and Words With Friends Frenzy, Facebook introduced Instant Games on Messenger in 2016, aiming to boost user engagement with the platform.
July 28, 2019 -
Marketing Schadenfreude of World Cup sports ties
It appears more in gladiatorial sporting arenas, and in the disproportionate attention mainstream media gives to lucrative sports.
July 18, 2019 -
Vasant Kunj’s Smaaash offers a perfect mix of games and food
Smaaash is the perfect place for both game and food lovers. For the game lovers, the place is a must visit as they have tons of games under one roof.
September 14, 2018 -
Rapoo VPRO VH150 backlit gaming headset launched in India for Rs. 2,999
Wireless peripheral products manufacturer Rapoo on Thursday launched the “VPRO VH150” backlit gaming headset in India for Rs. 2,999. The headset comes with a blue LED backlight and provides professional sound modes for a good gaming audio experience. “The microphone is designed to be easily detached from the main headset to offer flexibility during gaming …
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February 9, 2018 -
Malda taekwondo players ready for state games
Four taekwondo players from Malda are ready to participate in the 6 Netaji Subhash State Games to be held on Friday at the Alipurduar Indoor Stadium in Alipurduar district. The competition has been arranged for the first time in north Bengal by the Bengal Olympic Association (BOA) which will be marked from 1 to 4 …
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February 2, 2018 -
Microsoft acquires cloud-gaming start-up PlayFab, will integrate into Azure platform
Microsoft has acquired gaming start-up PlayFab for an undisclosed sum and will integrate its services into Azure platform to help developers build better games. PlayFab powers more than 1,200 live games and has served over 700 million players. “Together, Azure and PlayFab will further unlock the power of the intelligent cloud for the gaming industry, …
January 30, 2018 -
Microsoft ‘Xbox One X’ 4K gaming console launched in India for Rs. 44,990
Technology giant Microsoft on Tuesday launched “Xbox One X” – the world’s most powerful console that brings immersive 4K gaming and 4K entertainment to gamers for Rs. 44,990. “We are delighted to offer the world’s most powerful console with access to most diverse games lineup in Xbox history, including Forza Motorsport 7, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, …
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January 23, 2018 -
Google removes 60 gaming apps from Play Store because of infected porn malware
Google has kicked out nearly 60 games, many of which were for children, from its Play Store after a security research firm found they were infected with a pornographic malware. Researchers from Israel-based Check Point Software Technologies reported that the malware, dubbed as “AdultSwine”, displayed pornographic images that looked like advertisements designed to prompt users …
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January 15, 2018 -
Facebook adds live streaming, video chats support to Messenger games
More than a year after launching “Instant Games” – a new platform for gaming with friends on the Messenger chat app, Facebook has announced support for live streaming via Facebook Live and video chatting with fellow gamers. “First, we’re launching live streaming, which will start to roll out today, to gamers who love to share …
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December 8, 2017 -
The robot that plays Go
Artificial intelligence is the field where computing power gets machines to do things that lie in the domain of thinking. Simple applications are where machines process data to make evaluations or predictions. And then, computers operate machinery, or play simple games. It becomes more complex when computers develop strategy or modify their way of working, …
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October 25, 2017 -
‘Blue Whale’ type games totally unacceptable
Games like Blue Whale — that has been provoking youths to commit suicide — are “completely unacceptable”, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday. Prasad said the government has already issued instructions to all tech platforms to check the spread of “The Blue Whale Challenge”. On July 30, a 14-year-old …
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August 16, 2017 -
Yonhap unveils ‘robot reporter’ to cover football games
South Korea’s key news wire service Yonhap News Agency on Monday announced that it has introduced an automated reporting system ‘Soccerbot’ to produce news on football games and improve coverage and expand technology-based journalism. ‘Soccerbot’ is powered by an algorithm and imitates the way human journalists write. The system will write stories related to the …
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August 14, 2017 -
All about sport
It is sad how the word play encompasses so much more than it used to. ‘Playing’ these days covers a lot more than just going out and exerting ourselves. It is used more in the context of sitting in front of a box with remote controls. And while there is nothing wrong with playing video …
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July 26, 2017 -
Now, a smartphone for dolphins to play games
Researchers have developed an underwater computer touchscreen exclusively for dolphins to play games. With the smartphone built just for them and a little bit of training, dolphins can play games like Whack-a-Mole, the researchers found. As the eight-feet underwater touchpad allows dolphins to interact and make choices, it could be used to investigate dolphin intelligence …
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May 27, 2017 -
Facebook teams up with Unity to build gaming platform
Social media giant Facebook is working with game engine Unity to build a dedicated, downloadable Steam-style desktop gaming platform. Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation that offers multiplayer gaming and social networking services. Facebook’s enhanced web and new PC platform will allow it to compete with Steam’s marketplace. While Steam has …
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August 19, 2016