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Marvel Snap is just the start of Nuverse’s plans for mobile gaming domination
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Marvel Snap and its developer, Second Dinner, are getting a lot of attention. Its publisher, Nuverse, is flying a bit more under radar. Nuverse is the video game arm of ByteDance, the... Read more
The FTC goes after GoodRx for sharing users’ health data with Meta and Google
GoodRx has not been very good at your privacy. And now the Federal Trade Commission has written an expensive prescription: a hefty fine and an agreement to implement various privacy protections. If you’re one of the tens of millions of people who used GoodRx to find bargains on your... Read more
New data illustrates time’s effect on hard drive failure rates
SSDs have usurped hard disk drives (HDDs) when it comes to performance, but whether building a network-attached storage (NAS) or having high-capacity needs on a budget, plenty of people still rely on spinning platters. Older drives that have seen a lot of use, however, may not be as reliable... Read more
A Cheesemonger’s Tips for Finding Good Deals on Great Cheese
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Good cheese, by which we mean, craft (not to be confused with Kraft,) artisanal cheese — that which you may more readily find at a specialty... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, S23 and Galaxy Book3: Specs, Price, Release Date
Not much has changed with the other cameras on the phone. The primary camera is joined by the distinctive dual 10-megapixel telephoto cameras with 3X and 10X optical zoom, as well as a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. Even though the hardware hasn’t changed much, Samsung claims you’ll get better photo... Read more
USC selects first Gerald A. Lawson scholarship recipients
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. USC Games and Take-Two Interactive have selected the first recipients to receive scholarships from a new endowment to fund Black and indigenous students in game design and engineering. Named after video game pioneer... Read more
Pig-butchering scam apps sneak into Apple’s App Store and Google Play
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images In the past year, a new term has arisen to describe an online scam raking in millions, if not billions, of dollars per year. It’s called “pig butchering,” and now even Apple is getting fooled into participating. Researchers from security firm Sophos said on... Read more
Garmin’s New Hybrid Watch Has a ‘Hidden’ Touchscreen
When you think of Garmin wearables, you probably picture the company’s smartwatches for runners: They’re bulky, but they have a long-lasting build and solid GPS to boot. In recent years, however, the company has made an effort to diversify from its fitness niche with a range of hybrid watches,... Read more
Did the Seeds of Life Ride to Earth Inside an Asteroid?
Nearly a hundred different types of amino acids have been observed in meteorites, but only a dozen of the 20 that are essential for life have been found. Biological amino acids also have a peculiarity that gives them away: They all have a “left-handed” structure, whereas abiotic processes create... Read more
Keywords Studios buys gaming PR agency Fortyseven Communications
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Keywords Studios, a big game outsourcing company, said that its Engage division has acquired Fortyseven Communications, an ubiquitous PR agency for gaming companies. Keywords Studios said it has accelerated momentum on expanding... Read more