Daniel Sims

Raleigh, United States

Freelance writer. Published at @pcgamer, @usgamernet, @indiegameweb, @unwinnable, @uppercutcrit, @techspot, @TechRadarGaming, others. Info in the link. ENG • DE

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Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

What just happened? The U.S. Department of Justice has argued that Google illegally built "monopoly power" through its web advertising business, manipulating online ad services across multiple sectors and forcing higher fees on publishers reliant on its technology. Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the tech giant's anticompetitive behavior harmed publishers, and the DOJ contended that Google should be forced to divest its ad tech business.
The US almost let the CVE system die - the cybersecurity world's universal bug tracker

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Why it matters: Articles on this site that cover software vulnerabilities typically include CVE codes, which tech companies worldwide use to identify cybersecurity threats. Funding for the program that manages the CVE database nearly expired this week, potentially endangering global cybersecurity coordination efforts. Although the crisis was averted at the last minute, the cybersecurity community has begun taking steps to avoid a repeat.
Reversing blurred pixels to reveal censored content in videos is easier than you think

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Through the looking glass: Pixelation and blur filters are often used used for censoring sensitive or explicit content. However, tools capable of reversing these effects have recently become widely accessible. While the reconstructed images aren't perfectly clear, they can still reveal hidden details from almost any censored video. Viewers of a recent YouTube video by developer Jeff Geerling demonstrated how free software can unmask information hidden behind mosaic censorship.
The world's first personal 3D texturing UV printer paints on almost any surface

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

TL;DR: UV printers are typically used by businesses to print designs onto a wide range of surfaces, but eufyMake aims to bring similar capabilities to individual users. Early-bird pricing for the company's new Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer is now available, with a Kickstarter campaign launching at the end of this month. The UV Printer E1 from Anker's eufyMake brand allows non-business customers to print detailed color designs onto cups, tiles, paper, canvas, and numerous other materials.
Bungie unveils Marathon, its new extraction shooter launching September 23

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Something to look forward to: Bungie has finally revealed gameplay footage and release details for upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, which aims to reimagine the FPS series the company released three decades ago. Pricing details are forthcoming, and the new multiplayer title will receive a closed alpha later this month.
Sony's PlayStation 6 handheld edition may be less powerful than the PS5

1 week ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Recap: Playing modern high-end games on handheld devices, even with technical compromises, was considered impossible before the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck arrived. Their success has likely inspired Sony and Microsoft: the latter plans to leverage the emerging handheld PC market, and reports indicate a handheld companion to the PlayStation 6 is in the works.
PC gamers report hackers have taken over Star Wars Battlefront II

2 weeks ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Facepalm: Hackers have been a persistent problem in the PC version of Star Wars Battlefront II for years, but a recent wave of attacks has rendered some of the online shooter's modes completely unplayable. EA is reportedly working on a fix, but players have been waiting for days with no public response from the company. The subreddit and official support forums for Star Wars Battlefront II are currently filled with complaints about a hack that has broken some parts of the game for all players.
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%

2 weeks ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

In brief: Battery life remains a top concern for smartphone and portable device users. While researchers actively explore alternatives to lithium-ion, manufacturers often rely on software-based solutions to boost efficiency. A recent study suggests that anxiety over remaining battery life sets in surprisingly early – especially among younger users. An online survey by Talker Research found that Americans begin worrying about phone battery life when it hits 38 percent on average.
Switch 2 Game-Key Cards are a Catch-22 For Nintendo

2 weeks ago | noplatform.wordpress.com | Daniel Sims

Nintendo is catching a lot of heat for the Switch 2’s game-key cards that don’t actually have games on them, but I don’t know what else they can really do. Nintendo is pretty much the last company that’s even trying to do physical media on handheld devices, and that’s probably why the Switch 2 is at the forefront of that technology. The game-key cards aren’t even really anything new. They’re basically physical licenses for digital downloads.
Rarely used microSD Express cards sell out in Japan after Switch 2 unveiling

2 weeks ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

Why it matters: The SD Express standard for memory cards initially debuted in 2018 but has seen virtually no use because most devices don't meet its bandwidth specifications. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the first widely available product that requires microSD Express, and its unveiling has already sparked a substantial sales spike for the format.