Threads Now Lets You Filter Out Offensive Content, Here’s How to Enable It

In a recent announcement, Instagram’s headAdam Mosserirevealed that Threads is expanding its “Hidden Words” functionality. Previously limited to replies, Hidden Words can now be used to filter out unwanted terms and phrases from the Threads platform including feeds, searches, profiles, and post replies. Mosseri emphasizes that this addition aims to bring a more positive conversation environment for Threads users. Here’s how it works. How to Hide Words and Phrases in Threads...

April 26, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Linda Williams

Valorant Icebox Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Tips & Tricks, and More

When it comes to Icebox, Valorant players have always been divided. Although the map is balanced regarding strategies and tactics, the right agents can make this map easy and comfortable. Icebox went through a couple of changes to be less one-sided. This made the map hard for many to figure out. If you’re among the ones who don’t know how to play it properly, keep reading for the ultimate Icebox map guide in Valorant....

April 26, 2024 · 5 min · 1001 words · Keith Boyd

What Movies You Should Watch Before Deadpool and Wolverine? The Director Says None

So, in a recent conversation withThe Associated Press, Shawn Levy told them that no one needs to do homework before watching Deadpool and Wolverine and that one could easily understand the movie even as someone new to Marvel. In his statement, he said- “I very much made this film with certainly a healthy respect and gratitude towards the rabid fan base that has peak fluency in the mythology and lore of these characters and this world....

April 26, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Dr. Carla Mcclain

WhatsApp Threatens to Exit India if Forced to Break Encryption

For those unaware, rule4(2)of this act states that a significant social media app or website should allow the Indian authorities to identify the first originator of the information. Advocate Tejas Karia, who appeared for WhatsApp said the company will adhere strictly to its privacy values and preserve end-to-end encryptions. And if asked to do otherwise, WhatsApp would exit India. “As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes,” Mr....

April 26, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Patrick Martin

You Can Get iPhone’s EU Exclusive Features Anywhere but the Process Is Really Tiresome

Ever since Apple announced EU-exclusive features like third-party app stores, app downloads directly from the browser, and the option to uninstall Safari, I’ve been jealous. Well, it seems I’m not the only one who is desperate to get my hands on such features. There’s another enthusiast who is and he HAS managed to trick his iPhone into believing that he’s living in Italy while actually living in Australia. Adam Demasi fromkirkbloghas successfully got a taste ofEU-exclusive featureson his iPhone but the process to get those features is convoluted and not feasible for many to try....

April 26, 2024 · 3 min · 514 words · Theresa Wilson

12 Best Suits for EVE in Stellar Blade

Besides the amazing storyline and variety Stellar Blade (review) packs, the game even has a lot of customization options. Did you know that EVE in Stellar Blade can be equipped with different kinds of outfits for use during her journey? However, the game packs a plethora of different suits that can be confusing to choose from. Let me make it easier as I talk about the best Stellar Blade suits right here....

April 25, 2024 · 3 min · 584 words · Mary Meyers

After Disappointing Run of Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder Is Back with a New Animated Series

AfterRebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver,Netflix and Zack Snyder’s new collaborative project, titled, Twilight of the Gods, will arrive on the platform this fall. The creators haven’t yet announced a precise release date, but of course, we have been given a glimpse of the animation style as the filmmaker has revealed a first look for the 8-episodic animated series. Zack Snyder has made his name in the industry by creating projects like Watchmen, Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and more....

April 25, 2024 · 2 min · 399 words · Allison Mueller PhD

Apple’s Releases 4 New Open-Source AI Models that Run On-Device

Apple doesn’t share much about its Generative AI plans. Now, with the release of a family of Open-source large language models, it seems the Cupertino tech giant wants to make AI run locally on Apple devices. Apple’s LLMs, which the company calls OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models), are designed to run on-device rather than on cloud servers. These LLMs are available on theHugging Face Hub, a central platform for sharing AI code and datasets....

April 25, 2024 · 3 min · 509 words · James Duncan

DirectX 11 vs DirectX 12: What’s the Difference?

You might be wondering about the performance difference in games that support both APIs. These include the likes ofWitcher 3,Ready Or Not,Fortnite, andPath Of Exile, among others. In today’s guide, we have compared DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 APIs. DirectX 11 vs DirectX 12: Feature Differences DirectX 11 wasintroduced more than a decade ago, which makes it quite old. Still, it is highly regarded among developers and used in many modern games....

April 25, 2024 · 4 min · 790 words · Melissa Rogers

DirectX vs Vulkan: Battle of the Modern Graphics APIs

Microsoft’s DirectX and Khronos Group’s Vulkan are two populargraphics APIs that most game developers use today. Basically, Vulkan and DirectX facilitate the proper allocation of hardware resources (CPU and GPU) so that your game can run the way they do, with high frame rates and quick render times. But, how do these two graphics APIs, Vulkan and DirectX, fare against each other? Which is the better one for playing games? Let’s find out....

April 25, 2024 · 7 min · 1295 words · Kathy Reed

Does Nothing’s Ultra XDR Improve Photos? We Tested It Out!

Nothing has been on top of their update game, and recently they released the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update for their Phone (2) and Phone (2a) devices. This update brings a lot of camera and performance improvements, deeperintegration of ChatGPTin the OS along with the Ultra XDR feature in the camera app. But what is it, what does it do, and will it make your images look better? We’ll answer all these questions in this post, so keep reading....

April 25, 2024 · 5 min · 1065 words · Mark Jones

Garry’s Mod Forced to Remove 20 Years Worth of Nintendo Content

Anyone who has used Steam since 2006 has heard of Garry’s Mod. Chances are, you’ve even played the game. The extremely popular sandbox game allows players to import characters and models to create maps. Naturally, such freedom has allowed players to develop different kinds of content, including the likes of Nintendo, for a long time. It now seems that freedom has come to bite Garry’s Mod back. As shared in the game’s newssectionon Steam, the popular sandbox game Garry’s Mod will remove allNintendo-related workshop items dating back to the last twenty years....

April 25, 2024 · 2 min · 385 words · Jeffery Torres

Genshin Impact: Dies Irae Location and How to Use

Genshin Impact 4.6 is in full swing with players busy exploring the new area of Remuria with theirperfectly built Arlecchino. The new area of Remuria has plenty of content with collectibles. One of the collectibles is the Ancient Autoharmonic Music Box Scores, which can be inserted into the Music Box. There are a total of six music box scores, some easier to find and others a bit difficult. Dies Irae in Genshin Impact is one of the six Music Box scores, and here is how you can find and use it in the game....

April 25, 2024 · 3 min · 446 words · Lawrence Clements