Author: Max Smith

These days, video game ads feel almost indistinguishable from movie ads. A trailer with super cinematic visuals may be released. And if you're lucky, you'll probably also get a poster with a slightly tweaked version of the box art. But there was a time when video game advertising was a law unto itself. Ads for video games from the '90s and '00s regularly reappear online, and for good reason. Some of it is completely, completely, completely weird. Many readers of a certain age will remember the raunchy ads that accompanied the launch of the original PlayStation and tried to market…

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Summary: Researchers at Linköping University have created a new form of random number generator using perovskite light-emitting diodes that promises to enhance cybersecurity through more secure and sustainable digital communications.Researchers at Linköping University have developed an innovative random number generator that is essential for encrypting digital communications, resulting in a major advance in cybersecurity technology. The generator leverages the properties of perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) and could usher in a new era of safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly quantum communications.The importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, as it extends from personal privacy to protecting critical national infrastructure and financial systems.…

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As a Young Adult Novel Writer and TV Series Creator gamer mode, Triona Campbell knows a thing or two about technology-inspired fiction. Here she has chosen her five favorites. Ender's Game Written by Orson Scott Card Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin is the youngest of three children, all of whom are the result of a government genetic experiment intended to create the perfect leader to protect Earth from alien attack. BATTLE Ender transfers to the school and rises through the ranks by winning war games, but what if it's not a simulation? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams…

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The guy who topped the odds board at the beginning of the week will remain at the top of the odds board at the beginning of the weekend. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is one of three leaders at the 2024 Masters after 36 holes, but he remains the least likely to win the green jacket. The 2022 Masters champion, who entered this week as the favorite with 4 wins and 1 loss, is now down to even money with 1 win and 1 loss. Scheffler, who is at 6 under par, is looking for his third tournament win in…

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Written by Anirban Sen(Reuters) – Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire business software maker Informatica, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential, said an agreement could be announced soon.The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the talks between Salesforce and Informatica, said the deal price is below Informatica's current stock price of $38.48.Salesforce did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the WSJ report. Permira declined to comment.Informatica is based in Redwood City, Calif., and counts companies such as Unilever and Deloitte among…

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Roku offers streaming TV through both subscription and advertising plans. The company is the leading distributor of streaming television in the United States, with over 80 million users as of last year. A blog post published by Roku today states that Roku investigated two separate incidents of his data that resulted in the personal accounts of some of its subscribers' data being compromised. The first incident occurred earlier this year when the company discovered that an unauthorized attacker was able to access approximately 15,000 Roku accounts using passwords and usernames stolen from sources unrelated to Roku. did.The cyberattack technique used…

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — River Flow Soccer Club is a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit organization. Vice President Jim Herman said places like Total Sports Experience are essential to keeping kids active in the rain, snow and frigid temperatures. “Especially in the winter, you can be indoors and outdoors, and when you come here and get this artificial turf, you get the feel of grass. Whereas in Western New York, we tend to have a lot of snow on the ground. “Snow is temporary, but it's a reminder that we can get outside soon,” Herman said. He says little reminders are important…

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