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Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player

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New research shows a massive generational divide in game genre preferences. A study by MIDiA Research surveyed 9,000 gamers across several countries including the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. It found that online player-vs-player games are more popular than single-player ones among audiences aged 16-24. Only 30% of this.

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Efficient Testing of ETL Pipelines with Python

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HBO documentary claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, known for exposing the authors of the QAnon conspiracy theory, is behind this latest investigation. The documentary will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.

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Engineers create a real-life tractor beam, but it only manipulates tiny particles

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MIT has created a chip-based optical tractor beam that can focus a penetrating beam of light over 5 millimeters away from the surface of the chip itself. That might not sound like much, but it's a game-changer compared to previous integrated "optical tweezers" that could only work within a few.

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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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Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34" Review: 240Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

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Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value.

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TSMC could charge over $30,000 for each 2nm wafer

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Semiconductor industry sources recently told the Taiwan-based Commercial Times that TSMC plans to charge over $30,000 for wafers built on its upcoming 2nm N2 process node. The move would continue the price increases that have escalated for a decade.

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The US military is operating weapons and equipment with custom game controllers

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Imagine operating a truck-mounted laser to detonate mines and other unexploded ordinance with controls resembling an Xbox gamepad. Photos from the US military show that the Defense Department has been preparing such systems for some time – and this isn't the only example of video game-derived equipment in use.

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