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Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has taken to Twitter again, this time to suggest that the Epic Games Store exclusivity deals that have been giving some consumers fits over recent weeks could be a thing of the past — just as soon as Valve’s Steam platform commits to a significantly better revenue share deal for developers. This isn’t the first time that Sweeney has suggested that changes to Valve’s policies would have a ripple effect on the Epic Games Store’s, but it’s certainly the most blunt he’s been about the topic....

What exploits are How exploits work Their greatest target Types of exploits Types of exploit kits Where to find information about known exploits Expect a solid overview of exploits that will get even the greenest newcomer introduced to this fascinating subject matter. What are exploits? Simply put, exploits are a way of gaining access to a system through a security flaw and taking advantage of the flaw for their benefit — in other words, to exploit it....

Deadpool may be known as one of Marvel’s most trigger-happy (and stab-happy, and punch-happy, etc.) characters, but even he has limits that he won’t cross in his most violent misadventures. When forced to kill all the other heroes in the Marvel Universe, there was one he refused to take out. Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, has had a long a bloody career since his introduction in the pages of New Mutants #98 by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld more than three decades ago....

Disney+ is scheduled to release a slew of original programming in 2020 spanning movies and TV series. Disney dominated the 2019 box office while also debuting its own streaming service. The media juggernaut will continue to build on that success as it turns the page to a new year and decade. Disney+’s launch saw the availability of hundreds of movie and TV titles but there’s plenty of fresh titles coming within the next twelve months....

The hyper-realistic first-person shooter, Escape From Tarkov is a very difficult game to get started in. Containing over 60 different weapons and detailed ammunition choices makes getting into the game a very arduous task. Choosing your loadout and finding the extraction point is the main theme in Escape From Tarkov, but there is so much more within the game that many players may not know about. Players starting out in Escape From Tarkov can easily become overwhelmed, there are a lot of things going on when you first load up the game....

With the release of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part in theaters this weekend, here’s our ranking of the four installments of the franchise, from worst to best. Following the initial announcement that Warner Bros. Animation was going to make movies based on LEGO, skepticism quickly mounted. The brick building toys - despite covering many different time periods, realities, and characters - have not been known for their storytelling....

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social platforms, with over 1 billion users worldwide. It consistently adds new features to keep its users interested and engaged. Bytedance, TikTok’s developer, has also begun to understand the app’s benefit for commercial activity. TikTok Shopping adds additional opportunities for businesses to market and sell on TikTok. Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Shopping: TikTok is Different from Other Social Apps Many marketers and business owners are outside the typical TikTok user demographics....

…Time will tell… As we begin 2015 — the year Apple has promised to release the Apple Watch it showed last September — there’s a somewhat comical debate underway in the media: how big of a success will the Watch actually be? Although I’m not personally planning to buy an Apple Watch, three decades of using Apple products and over a decade of reviewing them have taught me that Apple now has only three types of launches: gigantic hits, hits, and near-hits....

Emails or online offers could advertise products that claim to reduce the risk of catching the virus or provide tests, treatments, or even cures. They might even be messages trying to update you on the coronavirus situation or offer a refund or product. On March 16, many Americans started staying home to curb the spread of COVID-19. One immediate consequence of social distancing has been to strain enterprise contact centers....

A good season finale needs to get a couple of things right. Usually, the dramatic tension is raised, loose ends are tied, and there’s some kind of a cliffhanger. This is mostly how Friends did it for ten years, and it worked perfectly. Episodes like the season four finale, “The One With Ross’s Wedding,” had all of these traits in spades. Having ranked all the seasons of Friends, we now decided to go over all ten season finales of Friends and rank them from worst to best....

“Martha.” Though Batman and Superman are comrades in arms, their mothers’ names may ultimately be the biggest thing they have in common. Outside of wearing curiously tight costumes and donning dual identities to protect humankind, the Dark Knight and Man of Steel are quite distinct. On the battlefield and off, they live by totally different rules. Batman prepares diligently before a showdown, and Superman simply shows up. Batman has to design his weapons, when Superman has them ready made....

In this post, we take a closer look at the YouTube Audio Library–from the types of music and sound available to the usage and the limitations. Let’s dive in. Everything You Need to Know about the YouTube Audio Library: What Is the YouTube Audio Library? As the name suggests, the YouTube Audio Library is a collection of audio tracks such as music and sound effects that you can use in your videos....

If you’re using the LYF Water 8 device and want to enable root access via Magisk then this guide is for you. In this guide, we have shared with you the steps to Root LYF Water 8 using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease. Every Android user wants to get the most out of it when it comes to the customizations and tweaking your device. Rooting is one of them and offers superuser or administrator access to the user in order to modify the system files and apps easily....

HBO’s Game of Thrones season 7 will see Ed Sheeran appear in a cameo role, the details of which he recently revealed. Sheeran has already conquered the world of pop music with his earnest guitar-strumming singer-songwriter stylings. Two years ago Sheeran made a move over into the world of acting by taking on a part in Kurt Sutter’s historical drama The Bastard Executioner, and this summer Sheeran will be returning to prestige television with a role on HBO’s soaringly popular fantasy series Game of Thrones....

In education, group communication is almost essential. Whether you’re a student working through a dreadful group project, or a teacher communicating with colleagues, group communication is a must. A variety of applications exist that make group communication incredibly easy. Read on as we highlight one of the best, while also offering some alternatives… While my first choice for group message is also to simply use iMessage, I quickly realized that it’s not always possible due to the plethora of people who use Android....

While contact-based wireless charging can be handy, the true holy grail is long-range charging – allowing all products to be automatically charged anywhere in a room. We’re not quite there yet, but Energous has been working on the technology for some time now, and has just announced an important step along the way. The company has received the first ever Federal Communications Commission for power-at-a-distance charging … The approval is for its WattUp Mid Field transmitter, which works at a distance of around three feet....

The Epic Games lawsuit took a fascinating turn this week when Apple suggested that Microsoft could be the real driver behind the antitrust case. The Cupertino company has gone as far as asking for a Microsoft witness’s testimony to be discarded on the basis that Xbox exec Lori Wright is not a true third party … Bloomberg reports. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, a “stalking horse” refers to a person or company using a third party to test reaction to something....

Figures from IDC released today show that iOS smartphone marketshare fell 5% year-over-year in Europe, even though iPhone growth in the US was very strong in the same period. Apple’s share fell from 25% in Q1 2012 to 20% in Q1 2013, representative of approximately 6.2 million unit shipments. IDC notes that European smartphone market grew overall at a rate of just 12 percent, the slowest increase the company has ever recorded....

The horror genre has always been huge (even though it was not always loved). From horror comics to TV shows like American Horror Story, this genre has been growing rapidly in recent years with more and more horror film directors being acknowledged. Likewise, there are some popular folklore horror movies being created such as those about the German Christmas demon Krampus. To help you choose the one to watch next, here is Every Krampus Movie, Ranked....

Modern Family will sadly be coming to a close after its 11th season, which just began airing on ABC. The sitcom has been a staple of the primetime lineup now for over a decade, and it will be sorely missed. From the characters to the witty and clever writing, hilarious double entendres, and fun moments, fans of all types and age groups have loved watching this, well, modern family, navigate life....