Articles by RJ Pierce
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Bandai Namco Wants To Create A 'Metaverse' For Each IP They Own--Here's What It Means
Bandai Namco's 'IP Metaverse' is proof that game companies are shaping the metaverse as a whole.
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TikTok Looks To Prevent The Spread Of Dangerous Challenges, Hoaxes By Improving Policies
TikTok wants to stop the spread of any dangerous challenge or hoax on its platform by implementing new policies.
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How Xbox And PlayStation's Recent Acquisitions Will Change The Gaming Industry, According To Analysts
Xbox and PlayStation's recent multi-billion-dollar acquisitions are out to change the gaming industry as we know it. Here's how.
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'GTA Remastered Trilogy' Allegedly Sells Up To 10 Million Copies Despite HORRIBLE Launch
The 'GTA remastered trilogy' may have had one of the most disastrous game launches in history, but it still appeared to have sold well.
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NASA Mars Rover Captures Image Of A 'Reclining Person'--But It's Definitely NOT What You Think It Is
The NASA Mars rover Perseverance captured the image of a "reclining person" on a Martian rock recently. But it's not what you think.
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‘Dying Light 2' Joins Steam's 25 Most-Played Games Of All Time List By Concurrent Player Count
'Dying Light 2' has only been out for a few days, but it is already among the 25 most-played games on Steam.
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Ted Cruz Announces Crypto Investment; Touts Texas As A 'Blockchain Oasis'
Ted Cruz is the latest US lawmaker to announce his foray into cryptocurrencies, as he revealed his most recent Bitcoin purchase.
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Itch.io Says NFTs 'Are A Scam'--But Are They Right?
Itch.io just called NFTs a scam, while also calling out companies who support it and promote its use.
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Meta's 'Safety Bubbles' Looks To Curb Virtual Harassment--But Will It Be Enough?
Meta's new 'Personal Boundary' feature uses safety bubbles to prevent avatars on the metaverse from being groped. But will it be enough to stop such behavior?
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Ubisoft's NFT Escapades Continue As They Gift Tokens To Employees
Ubisoft's NFT attempts may have faced intense backlash, but that's not stopping the company from pushing it towards their employees.
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Phil Spencer Reportedly Pushed HARD To Get Xbox Game Pass Approved
Phil Spencer is the one to thank for the creation and eventual success of Xbox Game Pass, as per a recent profile article.
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Amazon Prime Price To Go Up To $139 A Year; Retail Giant Promises 'Greater Benefits'
An Amazon Prime price hike is coming soon for both newcomers and long-time subscribers, with the annual fee getting bumped to $139.
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Spotify CEO Defends Decision To Pick Joe Rogan's Side In COVID Misinformation Issue
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has explained why his company took Joe Rogan's side over allegations of COVID misinformation on the latter's podcast.
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'Forza Horizon 5's' New Patch Finally FIXES A Handful Of Big Online Issues
'Forza Horizon 5's' new patch was just released, and it claims to have fixed several bugs plaguing its online multiplayer. But is it enough to save the game?
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Facebook User Numbers Experience First-Ever Drop; Meta Also Feeling The Heat
Facebook user numbers experienced what could be its first-ever drop in years, and Meta is now feeling the heat from it.
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#TechTimesLifeHack: Common Coffee Maker Types Explained, And How To Pick One That Suits You
Coffee maker types come in all shapes and sizes, which can make them quite confusing. But they don't have to be.
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SpaceX StarLink Reveals $500/Month 'Premium' Service That Promises Speeds Up To 500 Mbps
SpaceX StarLink just announced their fastest and most expensive plan yet: speeds as much as 500 Mbps for $500 a month.
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'Halo Infinite' Forge Mode, Campaign Co-Op Updates Delayed As Roadmap 'Needs More Time'
'Halo' Infinite Forge Mode and campaign co-op updates were supposed to be shared last month, but Joseph Staten says there's a good reason for it.
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Identity Theft Warning: FBI Warns Of Fake Jobs On Networking Sites That Steal Personal Info, Money
An identity theft PSA from the FBI is warning about fake jobs being posted on networking sites designed to steal critical information.
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Steam Sale Schedule, Discount Policy Changes Revealed By Valve For The First Half Of 2022
The Steam Sale schedule for the first half of 2022 has been revealed, alongside some important changes to Valve's discount policies.
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Cloud Computing's Carbon Emissions Will Be A 'Main Purchasing Factor' By 2025--Gartner Report
Cloud computing's carbon emissions could prove to be a major purchasing factor by 2025, according to a recent report.
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New Spotify Science VS Podcast Looks To Fact-Check COVID And Scientific Misinformation--But Will It Be Enough?
The Spotify Science VS podcast has pledged to keep fact-checking any and all misinformation they come across on the platform, but is it enough?
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Crypto Tax In India To Be Set At 30%; 'Digital Rupee' Also Announced
Crypto tax in India will be set at a massive 30%, according to recent pronouncements by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal To Be Handled By The 'Stricter' FTC; Will The Deal Push Through?
The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal will have to surpass stricter scrutiny from the US FTC, which has recently blocked a couple of big deals.
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The NASA TESS Spacecraft Says Our Sun Is 'Well-Behaved,' But What Does This Mean For Life Elsewhere In The Universe?
The NASA TESS spacecraft has found that our sun is "well-behaved," which could mean a huge difference in our hunt for exoplanets.
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Tesla's Karaoke Mic Is Reportedly SELLING OUT In China
The Tesla karaoke mic is reportedly such a hot commodity in China right now, that units are even being scalped.
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'Bloodborne' PS1 Demake Now Out To Bring You Back To The Mid-90s Era Of Gaming
The 'Bloodborne' PS1 demake, a fan-made project in development for over a year, is finally out.
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Spotify's Joe Rogan Issue Not Done Yet As Popular Podcaster Stands By His Habit Of Sharing Anti-Vax Content
The Spotify x Joe Rogan issue is not likely to end anytime soon, and the music streaming platform is already feeling the (economic) heat.
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NFT Scam Alert: 'Minecraft' NFT Project 'Blockverse' VANISHES After Getting Over $1 Million From Backers
An NFT scam to the tune of $1.2 million may have just happened again, with the disappearance of 'Minecraft' NFT project 'Blockverse.'
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The Lightyear One EV Is Shaping Up To Be Among The MOST EFFICIENT Cars Ever Built
The Lightyear One EV, from a Netherlands-based startup of the same name, is shaping up to be one of the most efficient cars ever built.
