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Mobile game Brawl Stars saw a massive spike in downloads due to its sponsorship of MrBeast’s viral video recreating Netflix’s Squid Games show, according to Game Refinery and Sensor Tower. Downloads jumped 4.5x week-on-week in the US. It was YouTuber MrBeast who took the opportunity on the back of the successful Netflix show and capitalised on it with a real-life version of the series (minus any bloodshed). 456 players took part to win $456,000, sponsored by Supercell. In the week that followed, the YouTube
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The social media site is probably worth less than a quarter of the $44 billion he paid for it. Read more ›
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Verizon is currently experiencing a major outage that is affecting many customers across the U.S., including iPhone users. Affected users may be unable to send or receive phone calls, send or receive text messages, or use cellular data. As a result of the network being down, many affected iPhone users are seeing "SOS" displayed in their device's status bar. In a support document, Apple says that an iPhone displays "SOS"... Read more ›
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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Verizon is experiencing a huge outage affecting its mobile services across the country. “During the incident we received reports from Clermont, Naples, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Decatur, Carmel, Cloverdale, Indianapolis, Caldwell, Ottawa, Shawnee, Lexington, Louisville, Wentzville, Elizabeth, Dallas, Houston, McGaheysville, Keyser, Chillicothe and 53 other cities,” according to a website tracking the outage. There are also more than 90,000 user reports of problems on D Read more ›
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I tried every doughnut available at Krispy Kreme and ranked them from worst to best. The original glazed doughnut was my favorite. Read more ›
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While a Chinese regulatory filing showed that all iPhone 16 models are rated for up to 45W charging speeds, tests have since shown that the devices do not actually charge this fast. However, there are still improvements. ChargerLAB last week tested the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a variety of Apple and third-party chargers, and it found that the device achieved maximum sustained charging speeds of around 30W. In one... Read more ›
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In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple will be making a donation of an undisclosed amount to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. "We're thinking of all those facing the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene," said Cook. "Apple will be making a donation to help with relief efforts on the ground." Hurricane Helene made landfall at Florida's Big Bend on late Thursday, before carrying on through... Read more ›
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Starbucks is facing operational problems, according to some customers and employees. I went to three stores to check out the wait times. Read more ›
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Apple's iOS 18 update brings powerful new search functions to the Photos app, allowing you to find specific images with unprecedented precision. Here's how to make the most of its new capabilities. In iOS 18, the key to effective searching in Photos is using natural language. Instead of simple keywords, try describing the photo you're looking for in detail. The app can now understand complex queries and find images based... Read more ›
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X (formerly Twitter) is worth almost 80 percent less than it was when Elon Musk bought it, per a report from investor Fidelity. Read more ›
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Ford is looking to take some of the sting out of EV charging by offering a free home charger. The automaker will even send out a technician to install it at no cost to you if you buy or lease a retail Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit between October 1 and January 2. However, Ford may opt to extend the program if it proves successful. (Ford Pro fleet customers... Read more ›
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Russia received shipments of short-range ballistic missiles from Iran earlier this month. US officials warned these weapons would be used in Ukraine. Read more ›
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How does a region that is nearly 500 miles from the Gulf become devastated by flooding? Read more ›
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Ukraine has used its long-range drones to carry out a string of attacks on key Russian ammunition depots this month. Read more ›
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It’s always beautiful when two lonely corporations find one another. DirecTV has reached an agreement to acquire Dish Network, according to reporting by The New York Times. This would create a global behemoth in the satellite TV space. It would also provide some financial armor for the struggling Dish Network. The company’s in debt to the tune of billions of dollars because, well, satellite TV isn’t exactly a growth industry... Read more ›
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DOOM has been ported to quantum computers, marking another milestone for this seminal 3D gaming title. However, the coder behind this feat admits that there is currently no quantum computer capable of executing (playing) this code right now. Read more ›
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Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez grew his net worth through investing heavily in retirement accounts, buying a rental property, and creating tight budgets. Read more ›
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A Boeing 737 Max was delayed about 6 hours after a medical emergency. With airport food outlets closed, the pilot got pizza for everyone. Read more ›
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The App Growth Awards 2024 are fast approaching, with the deadline for entries set for this Friday. Recognizing excellence in app marketing and growth, the awards are open to global participants across a wide range of categories, and submitting your entry is both free and simple. Why should you enter? It’s free to participate. The application process takes just a few minutes. Winning will boost your company’s visibility and reputation... Read more ›
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Remerge is conducting a short survey to find out what marketers think about the effectiveness of app marketing campaigns. You’ll get a copy of the full results once the survey closes on September 30, 2024. And as thank you for your time, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a €300 Amazon voucher. Don’t forget to submit your details at the end of the survey for your chance... Read more ›
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One of the most impactful recent developments for the app industry was Apple’s introduction of the App Tracking Transparency (aka ATT) framework. It sent app marketers on a quest to find a new way for tracking mobile app users’ behavior. To meet this demand, Apple had released SKAdNetwork (aka SKAN) which brought a new framework for app marketers to measure ad campaigns performance, while still respecting app user privacy. Mobile... Read more ›
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