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AppWizard

November 15, 2024

Two early Unreal games are now permanently free via the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive has resumed operations after recent DDoS attacks and offers a wide range of digital media, including the complete series of Lucha Underground. It has added two significant games, Unreal and Unreal Tournament, to its gaming library, available for free download with disc images provided. This addition is supported by Epic Games, the original developers. The site OldUnreal offers installers for these games using the disc images, with current compatibility for Windows and plans for Linux and macOS. Epic Games had previously removed the Unreal titles from Steam and discontinued their servers, making this revival important for game preservation. GOG has also introduced a label for maintaining older titles for modern hardware.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Valve now warns Steam consumers they are buying license not game

Valve has implemented a new warning for Steam users stating that purchasing a game grants a license to access it, not ownership. This change is in response to California's upcoming legislation, AB 2426, effective in 2025, which aims to clarify the terms of digital purchases. The legislation addresses concerns about consumers losing access to purchased digital items and seeks to enhance consumer protections in the digital marketplace.

AppWizard

October 3, 2024

Australia’s Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on ‘Ghost’ Messaging App

CoinDesk has been acquired by the Bullish group as of November 2023. The Bullish group is primarily owned by Block.one and has a diverse portfolio in blockchain and digital assets. CoinDesk will operate as an independent subsidiary with a dedicated editorial committee. Employees may receive options in the Bullish group as part of their compensation. Updates to CoinDesk's privacy policy, terms of use, and cookie policy will be implemented, emphasizing a commitment to user trust and transparency.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Pixalate’s August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Based on Open Programmatic Ad Revenue in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store: ‘Musi – Simple Music Streaming’ Top Grossing Apple App Store App in APAC, Generating An Estimated $3

Pixalate has released its August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Report, analyzing the top-grossing mobile applications in open programmatic advertising revenue across regions including North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The report is based on an examination of over 30 billion open programmatic impressions from more than 230,000 mobile apps, including those delisted from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Key findings include significant trends in revenue streams in APAC, performance metrics of key players in EMEA, growth patterns in LATAM, and the dominance of certain applications in North America. The full report is available for download. Pixalate, founded in 2012, specializes in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence, serving various stakeholders in the digital media industry.

TrendTechie

September 18, 2024

Rutracker начал работать в России

RuTracker.org, the largest Russian-language torrent tracker, is now accessible within Russia without the need for circumvention tools. The site, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in September 2024, has over 14 million active users. It was previously blocked by Roskomnadzor in 2013 due to the Internet Intellectual Property Protection Law, but it currently does not appear on Roskomnadzor's registry, suggesting a potential change in its status. In related news, the video hosting platform RUTUBE has launched a monetization program for content creators, introducing a new model for generating revenue based on views on its platform and network.

AppWizard

September 4, 2024

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast in DVB-I Android application

Sofia Digital has integrated 5G Broadcast capabilities into its DVB-I Android application, enhancing service delivery and data management. The integration allows the application to combine 5G Broadcast with DVB-I service lists and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data management, resulting in a seamless viewing experience with improved accessibility and content delivery. The DVB-I backend retrieves service lists and EPG data while complying with DVB-I standards. This integration enables faster and more reliable content delivery, streamlines the management of service lists and EPG data, and adheres to industry benchmarks for a high-quality user experience.

AppWizard

August 10, 2024

Russian video hosting RuTube removed from App Store

RuTube's app has been removed from the App Store due to sanctions imposed by the American company that operates it, creating accessibility challenges for users on mobile devices. The Russian government is taking steps to control online content, including throttling YouTube's video playback speed, receiving complaints about a shutdown of YouTube services, developing a national messenger to replace WhatsApp, and implementing access restrictions on the Signal messenger app. These actions indicate a trend of increasing regulation and oversight of digital platforms in Russia.