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Yes, video game budgets are skyrocketing, but the reason goes beyond graphics

TechSpot

There is a compelling case to be made that the gaming industry's bloated budgets are driven by a frenzied quest for greater graphics. This push for realistic visuals has been a trend for decades as gaming giants sought to captivate audiences. And for many this strategy paid off: it transformed.

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Using Peer to Peer Fundraisers in 2025

CauseVox

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. CauseVox offers users the opportunity to run optimized peer to peer fundraising campaigns with our easy-to-use software. After seeing thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars with peer to peer fundraising campaigns, we have put together this quick guide to show you how you can engage

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Zuckerberg slams Apple for not "inventing anything great in a while"

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In a recent podcast interview with Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg went after rival Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of resting on its laurels and hamstringing competition with restrictive policies. "They haven't invented anything great in a while," he stated bluntly. "It's like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now they're just.

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Mobile apps exploited to harvest location data on massive scale, hacked files reveal

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The information comes from hacked files belonging to Gravy Analytics, a location data company whose subsidiary, Venntel, has previously sold global location data to US law enforcement agencies. This information was reported by Wired, which collaborated with 404 Media to produce the story.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Nitro Concepts' latest sim racing build blows wind on your face for that open-cockpit feeling

TechSpot

The company added a set of blowers on either side of the racing wheel to generate directional airflow during drives. It then showcased the setup at CES 2025, where the folks at PC Gamer stumbled upon it and delivered an illuminating hands-on impression. Initially, they were skeptical that small fans.

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Blue Origin's first-ever orbital launch is all set with New Glenn rocket

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Blue Origin is readying its massive new New Glenn rocket for its first-ever orbital launch attempt, scheduled as early as 1 a.m. ET on Monday from Florida's Cape Canaveral.

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Federal watchdog aims to extend bank-like protections to in-game currencies

TechSpot

The federal consumer watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has proposed a new rule that could fundamentally change how virtual video game currencies are regulated. On Friday, the CFPB announced its intent to extend protections similar to those applied to real-world bank accounts to in-game currencies, acknowledging the.

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump

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Sweeney's remarks follow pledges from several major tech companies, including Google and Apple, to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration. Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has forged a personal relationship with Trump, is said to be making the contribution personally. This sudden shift in allegiance has not gone unnoticed, with.

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