Author: Carol Vanzyl

Skype has a full complete new list of features thanks to the latest update

So what’s cooking good-looking? We asked Skype, and they delivered when they rolled out the latest Skype update for Linux, Mac, and Windows 8.93.0.404, Skype for Windows 10 & 11 8.93.0.404/Microsoft Store Version 15.93.404.0 since rolling out January 20, 2023, its seen to be released gradually over the next few weeks.

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Skype has a full complete new list of features thanks to the latest update

But I guess the question on everyone’s mind is what out-of-the-box thinking they have come up with, how we will benefit from it, and whether it will be worthwhile.

Improvements and changes in Skype 8.93 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and the Web:

  • Do I Know You: Manage your caller ID settings with ease.
  • Pretty Colors: You can choose various colors to customize your Skype theme.
  • I Like it when You Speak Foreign to me: use your voice during a translated call on Skype.
  • Universal Translator: Don’t stress when someone speaks a foreign language. Skype Translator automatically detects the language and translates it for you.
  • Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes: Skype even made a few tweaks and got rid of some bugs.

Improvements and changes for Skype on iPad, iPhone, and Android:

  • Use the Skype app to manage your Caller ID settings effortlessly.
  • Put color back into your communication with various colorful themes.
  • FOMO? Don’t worry. You can stay up to date with all the latest trends and news!
  • Do you need to add some new contacts, don’t fear? You can connect by using a unique QR code – as simple as that.
  • Have fun with the latest Skype video calls on mobile and chat with others face-to-face.
  • Want to spice up your voice during a translated call – Skype has you covered.
  • The universal translator helps you to talk with all your foreign connections and will automatically translate the languages for you in no time.
  • After a few tweaks, they made stability improvements and got rid of some bugs.

But don’t get twisted like a pretzel when your friend gets some features before you do, please! These features are gradually rolling out, and some users will have the perks before others, but in the end, we will all get to the finish line.

Prime Gaming free titles for February include The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind

It is with great excitement that members of the Amazon Prime Gaming subscription program can look forward to its new free batch of PC games available in February this year.

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Instead of the games being available at the same time, which was the norm in the past Prime Gaming is spreading the love this February month, and the free games will be available momentarily over the entire month. There are nine free games in their February lineup, including the evergreen title The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind.

Prime Gaming free titles for February include The Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind

Apart from the free games made available in February, Prime members will be able to enjoy streaming various titles on Luna’s Prime Gaming Channel while claiming in-game loot for a batch of popular multiplayer games!

February 2023 Prime Gaming Lineup

February 2

  • The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind GOTY Edition 
  • Onsen Master

February 9 

  • Divine Knockout
  • Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield

February 16

  • BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad
  • One Hand Clapping

February 23

  • Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
  • Space Crew: Legendary Edition
  • Tunche
Prime Gaming free titles for February include The Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind

February 2023 List of Prime Gaming’s FREE Loot Drops

Spreading more love members can enjoy rewards from title favorites at no extra cost from skins, game currency and other perks from titles like:

February 2

  • Raid: Shadow Legends – Genbo the Dishonored, Epic Shadowkin Champion
  • Grand Theft Auto Online – GTA$125K, Mask, Year of the Rabbit

February 6

  • Rainbow Six Siege – Seven-Day Renown Boosters
  • Candy Crush Saga – 20x Gold Bars, 1x Color Bomb, 1x Striped and Wrapped Candy, 1x Lucky Candy, 1x Coconut Wheel, 1x Jelly Fish, 1x Lollipop Hammer, 30x minutes of unlimited lives

February 7

  • Two Point Hospital – Wolf Wear Bundle
  • Destiny 2 – Sunshot Exotic Weapon Bundle (+ February 8)

February 8

  • PUBG Mobile – Lifesaver Helmet
  • KartRider Rush+ – Bazzi and Bazzi’s Nurse’s Uniform

February 9

February 16

  • Grand Theft Auto Online – GTA$125K, Mask, Year of the Rabbit

Note: The loot list for February is not limited to the above disclosed as Prime Gaming subscribers could possibly enjoy additional content during February month.

Netflix Is Wrong! It HAS Canceled Plenty Of Successful Shows

If your favorite show was hastily canceled by Netflix, then consider it to have been a downright failure! Well, that is what Netflix wants us to believe and said in the latest mystifying interview with Bloomberg. Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEOs, made a lot of odd statements but at the top of the list was probably this one from Ted Sarandos:

“We have never canceled a successful show. A lot of these shows were well-intended but talk to a very small audience on a very big budget. The key to it is you have to be able to talk to a small audience on a small budget and a large audience on a large budget. If you do that well, you can do that forever.”

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For Netflix subscribers, however, there are issues with this statement, and many are outraged by such bollocks.

The big question everyone is speculating about is how on earth Netflix is even measuring the success of a show. Their formula appears to be focused on seasonal completion and hours watched measured up against budget. But come on! Where is their loyalty to the fanbase they have built up?

Instead of establishing review scores and important IP, they are stocking their library with a bunch of dead-end series. If budget is taken into account, then there are plenty of examples making this statement difficult to stomach, such as The Babysitters Club, I Am Not Okay With This, or Teenage Bounty Hunters just to mention a few!

Another questionable point I wonder about is if a Netflix series ‘failed’ how much is Netflix at fault here? Many subscribers who had to experience the loss of their favorite series noticed the lack of any notable promotion; therefore, it makes sense why it never got the attention it deserved.

Netflix Is Wrong! It HAS Canceled Plenty Of Successful Shows

Ah yes, the personification of an in-the-moment intriguing episode where the front-runner gets a series, and it lights up the billboard on our Netflix screen with soaring review scores only to be replaced within minutes by another fly-by-night that will eventually be canceled because Netflix can’t seem to tick all their perfect metric boxes!

Let me share some of the ludicrous statements co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters made throughout the interview and decide for yourself if they are on the right track or not:

Ted Sarandos: “This meme of, I can’t find things on Netflix … I mean, hundreds and hundreds of stars that did not have a career before Netflix did because they were found on Netflix.”

Greg Peters: “We’re just getting started to make Squid Game not an unusual thing, but something that happens every week.”

Ted Sarandos: “Can you build a big business without [intellectual property] and without a library? We just did.”

Good to you, Sarandos and Peters, for sharing your confidence in your business, but your message seems to be delivered poorly to the major concerns Netflix subscribers have and many are just waiting to see what 2023 will bring to the table.

Leaked Dead Space Footage shows a possible rumor confirmed

At the end of 2022, rumors started about a collaboration between Fortnite x Dead Space, but it has not been completely confirmed. However, it does appear that it may happen sooner than later.

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SPOILER ALERT – The leaked info may contain details you don’t want to know yet

Leaked Dead Space Footage shows possible rumor confirmed

Even though this rumor does not come from an official source or Epic Games, it was leaked via Twitter by the reliable and popular @ShiinaBR. According to him, January 23 brings an Item Shop rotation, and the crossover will have an Isaac Clarke skin and other aspects. The possibility of more content may arrive with the crossover.

@ShiinaBR

CONFIRMED: Isaac Clarke will be available on January 23 at 7 PM ET!

– Plasma Cutter Pickaxe

– Back Bling 1: Has an HP bar that changes based on health

– Back Bling 2: Glows blue when you take no damage and glows red when you take damage

Perfect timing from Epic Games with the scheduled release for The Dead Space remake in a few days, and the franchise excitement is high. There is confusion, and fans are surprised that they have not confirmed the crossover officially with the expected release upon us. But perhaps the Item Shop rotation will hold all the answers.

It is essential to remember that these are rumors based on leaks; therefore, until there is official confirmation from Epic Games or until it arrives in-game, you should treat the information as just that – a rumor!

Google Search Relations Team Outside US Awaits Decision on Employment

It’s been a roller-coaster for the social media and tech world in recent months as numerous businesses have cut cardinal jobs globally. Near the end of 2022, Facebook’s parent business Meta litigated 11,000 layoffs, Snap Inc (the business behind Snapchat) cut its workforce by a fifth, and Twitter almost lost 4,000 employees overnight. Now, the Google Search Relations Team is waiting to hear what will happen to them.

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Alphabet, Google’s parent business, announced that it will cut 12,000 jobs globally. The job cut will be around 6% laid off of its workforce. Here is what I know about Alphabet’s decision behind firing so many employees.

Last week Friday (January 20), Sundar Pichal, the CEO of Alphabet and Google, sent out an email to fellow “Googlers” to break the news. 

Google Search Relations Team Outside US Awaits Decision on Employment

In it he stated the following:

“I have some difficult news to share. We’ve decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles. We’ve already sent a separate email to employees in the US who are affected. In other countries, this process will take longer due to local laws and practices. This will mean saying goodbye to some incredibly talented people we worked hard to hire and have loved working with. I’m deeply sorry for that.

“The fact that these changes will impact the lives of Googlers weighs heavily on me, and I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us here. Over the past two years, we’ve seen periods of dramatic growth. To match and fuel that growth, we hired for a different economic reality than the one we face today.

“I am confident about the huge opportunity in front of us thanks to the strength of our mission, the value of our products and services, and our early investments in AI. To fully capture it, we’ll need to make tough choices.

“So, we’ve undertaken a rigorous review across product areas and functions to ensure that our people and roles are aligned with our highest priorities as a company. The roles we’re eliminating reflect the outcome of that review. They cut across Alphabet, product areas, functions, levels, and regions.”

He continued to thank the laid-off employees for their hard work while stating that as a long-established business, Google is “bound to go through difficult economic cycles”.

Google Search Relations Team Outside US Awaits Decision on Employment

@seostratega

Como los demás empleados de Google que trabajan fuera de EEUU, el equipo de Search Relations aún no sabe si continuarán en Google o perderán su empleo. 🙁

Gary Illyes ha informado de la situación en Linkedin. Mando ánimo a 

 y el resto del equipo.

Translated from Spanish 

Like other Google employees working outside the US, the Search Relations team still doesn’t know if they will stay with Google or lose their jobs. 🙁

Gary Illyes has reported the situation on Linkedin. I send encouragement to 

@JohnMu @methode @g33konaut and the rest of the team.

The Last of Us fans amazed at the incredible similarities between series and game

Many fans are exhilarated at how similar The Last of Us series and game are. You may want to check for yourself.

Fans are raving about the remarkable similarities between The Last of Us HBO series and the video game, and this is only after watching the first episode. There have been video game adaptions previously, and it can be a miss instead of a hit. But HBO seemed to knock it out of the ballpark with The Last of Us series!

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Developed by Naughty Dog, the Playstation video game follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), whose aim is to transport the 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the postapocalyptic United States. 20 years after the destruction of modern civilization, zombies transformed humans into hostile creatures known as the infected.

The writers have gone above and beyond to remain loyal to the video game. After its release in 2013, it instantaneously gained an immediately devoted fanbase due to its stunning visuals, compelling characters, and the strength of its narrative.

similarities between series and game The last of us

The resemblance between the video game character Joel Miller and Ellie and the HBO series Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie) is remarkable and another way the series stayed true to the adaption of the video game.

Joel, who resides in a quarantine zone is hired and tasked to chaperone Ellie, a teenager across the wasteland. Ellie’s safety is a crucial part of the storyline, but I would rather not spoil why she is so important, especially if you haven’t played the game.

There are numerous scenes in the first episode that frame for frame match gameplay that has fans and viewers in awe at the miraculous attention to detail. 

Many believe that the new HBO series will outshine the video game stating that there are already definite signs. Of course, it was only the first episode, but we all know that first impressions leave a lasting impression, and The Last of Us HBO series looks like a winner in that area to me!

Fans can’t get enough of the parallels between the series and the video game and are raving about it on Twitter. Many gamers familiar with the game stated that while watching the first episode, it felt as if you were playing the game, that is how precise it was.

There was a balance of emotional moments and nail-biting suspension that left you sitting on the edge of your sofa that replicated the video game to the T, and the characters delivered an excellent show.

If you haven’t jumped on this HBO series, there is still time with only the first episode to catch up, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Twitter employees cried in the bathrooms before Elon Musk took over

In 2012 when Twitter hit its ultimate high Twittery, the company was called by executives “the free-speech wing of the free-speech party.” Those were the years when many believed that by allowing everyone to voice their opinions about the Arab Spring and the Occupy Wall Street movement, there was the possibility of righting the wrongs of neoliberal capitalism and overturning dictatorships. Little did future employees know they would be in tears just before a brand new Musk take-over.

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Twitter gained popularity and became one of the biggest companies in the tech industry and for those that were interested (or working) in journalism, sports, and politics, it became an all-consuming obsession. It was a social platform that transformed nobodies into somebody. Twitter lacked profits at the time but made up for it substantially in influence.

In 2016 Donald Trump weaponized this influence by harnessing vitriol and hate via his feed. At the time, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, removed himself from the bid to acquire Twitter, stating that the “nastiness” was extraordinary on the social network. That is when Twitter filled vacancies in its trust and safety team, committed to fostering “healthy conversations,” and restructured its content-moderation policies. 

And this is when Twitter infuriated Elon Musk and convinced him that the only thing for him to do is to buy the social platform. According to Musk, the company became corrupted by 2022 – duty-bound to the liberal media elite and the notion of governments. Who better to get Twitter back on track to its former glory than the wealthiest entrepreneur with the Midas touch?

Twitter employees sobbing in bathrooms fearing job loss

However, since purchasing the company, an integer equal to former and current Twitter employees commented that Musk has an exceptional lack of interest in the processes and people that make the company what it is. He dismissed thousands of staff, infuriated some of his most loyal followers, and implemented ill-considered policies. There appear to be two groups of employees that remained at the company: cold-eye hirelings hoping to soar in his power and those trapped by the need for visas and health care.

Now Musk has become renowned for the speech he extinguishes instead of what he allows, momentarily limiting users to linking to their accounts on Mastodon and Instagram to revoke journalists from tweeting links to his tracker projects.

It’s only taken Musk three months to destroy much of his wealth and the net worth of Twitter. He has suggested the possibility that Twitter could declare bankruptcy and that while he was focused on running the company and caused a drop in Tesla stock, that set him back $200 billion.

What is the Destiny 2 Character Deletion Bug and How to Fix It

Players have flocked online with distress about how to fix the Destiny 2 Character deletion bug. The popular game has been struggling with significant challenges, and the most annoying for players is the infamous bug that randomly deletes characters. Ultimately this can cause a problem for gamers to progress in the game.

But rest assured that there are some steps you can follow to prevent this occurrence in the future. Let’s take a look at how to fix the issue.

What is the Destiny 2 Character Deletion Bug and How to Fix It

What is this character deletion bug?

It is self-explanatory as it’s a bug that deletes characters at random, which prevents players from playing with them or accessing them. Once a player has logged in and picked their character to play with, they receive a black screen featuring an error code. When they log out and log back in, they noticed certain characters to be missing.

Not all players experienced this issue, and most characters have been recovered through Bungie support. There is speculation that it could be due to the Destiny 2 account being linked to the Stadia account which is set to close down today, January 18, 2023.

Fixing the bug in Destiny 2

Here is some guidance if you are experiencing this Destiny 2 character deletion bug.

  1. Go to the Bungie support site and log into your account.
  2. Create a ticket with the “Destiny 2 character deletion bug” subject and include all related information for your account and the bug.
  3. Wait for Bungie’s support to respond with a confirmation they received the ticket. If they require more information, they will send an email, so check your email regularly. Consider taking a screenshot as this will assist with the issue at hand.
  4. Once you have received confirmation for your ticket, wait for their response. Bungie support will utilize all the information to restore your character and would be able to fix the issue quickly with a patch.

There is nothing more to know about fixing the Destiny 2 character deletion bug. If you have experienced this bug then following these steps will help you get your character back. I hope this was helpful and that you can enjoy gameplay without any other bug issues.

Will WWE 2K23 Finally be Released in March 2023?!

WWE 2K23 fans are waiting in anticipation for 2K Games to reveal the release date of the wrestling simulation game. With a two-year gap between the previous games, WWE 2K20 and 22, the launch is expected to happen in March 2023. But everyone has been kept in the dark by the makers.

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What to Expect

WWE 2K20 was in a disaster class, and it made sense that 2K needed to commit vast improvements if they wanted the best wrestling simulation game, and with the success of WWE 2K22, the bar has been raised for WWE 2K23.

Wrestling game fans should have a good 2023 as AEW Fight Forever is also expected to launch this year. No wonder the makers of WWE 2K23 will ensure that the entire package receives improvements. With many of the superstars returning to the scene, players will also see a different roster.

2K23 might release in March!

As can be expected with each new WWE game, the gameplay enhancements are a given. Another new feature for the WWE franchise is My Faction, the collectible card mode, which is seen as a game-changer in the market. Fans can look forward to new match stipulations, smoother matches, and better graphics.

The excitement is high for WWE 2K23 to be available in-store. And we all know that it will be unavoidable to compare with AEW Fight Forever. 

WWE 2K22 players enjoyed playing this game across platforms such as Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, PS4, and PS5, and expect that WWE 2K23 will be available for all current-gen consoles and more likely last-gen ports.

2K23 might release in March!
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Expect matches with powerful punches, breakers, blocks, dodges, realistic physics, animations, and all those energetic moves you’ve come to know and love. If they incorporated most of the requested features, expect interesting AI, shareable rosters, and custom entrances.

The new roster is a mystery to all but what we do know is that the following wrestlers, unfortunately, won’t make a comeback:

  • Tony Storm
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  • William Regal
  • Samoa Joe
  • Murphy
  • Kyle O’Reilly
  • Keith Lee
  • Jeff Hardy
  • JakeRoberts
  • Isiah Scott
  • Caesar
  • Ariya Daivari

WWE games are most enjoyable in multiplayer, and without a doubt, WWE 2K23 will feature a robust online suite. The hope, however, is that crossplay is fixed, which wasn’t available in WWE 2K22.

Decoding Miley Cyrus’ New Single ‘Flowers’: is about Ex Liam Hemsworth?

Miley Cyrus has grabbed the attention of fans globally and made headlines on all social media platforms and newsfeeds, with everyone speculating – Is this her ultimate self-love anthem?! She kept her fans in suspense by leaving breadcrumbs leading up to the release of her new single ‘Flowers’ from her latest album Endless Summer Vacation. 

The excitement started with billboard campaigns in all major cities advertising teaser “New Year. New Miley.” And to follow that, teasers were shared on social accounts where she is strutting her stuff outdoors with the mountain as the perfect backdrop as she confidently sings: “I can love me better…I  can love me better, baby.”

Miley Cyrus has captivated almost everyone’s attention, and not only for the steamy scenes in her music video but the lyrics and the fact the single was released on Liam Hemsworth’s birthday has many assuming if this is a coincidence.

So why are fans lighting up social platforms with these speculations? Well, let’s take a look at the rumors going around.

Decoding Miley Cyrus' New Single 'Flowers'

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As rumor has it, there have been claims that Liam dedicated Bruno Mars’ song ‘When I Was Your Man’ to Miley, and if you listen to the lyrics of her latest single ‘Flowers’ there seems to be a relevant response to that song’s lyrics. Above all the above-mentioned speculation, she ends her music video on a high note, getting dressed in an oversized suit with nothing underneath and strutting her stuff as if she is setting herself FREE from any attachment she had to her ex-husband.

Whatever your thoughts are, just reading the lyrics will make one thing crystal clear – and that is that she is showing the world that you can survive a breakup and walk out with your head held high and take back your freedom! Well, that’s only my opinion when I intently listened but why don’t you read it and decide for yourself.

Flowers Lyrics – Miley Cyrus

[Verse 1]

We were good, we were gold

Kinda dream that can’t be sold

We were right ’til we weren’t

Built a home and watched it burn

[Pre-Chorus]

Mmm, I didn’t wanna leave you, I didn’t wanna lie

Started to cry, but then remembered I

[Chorus]

I can buy myself flowers

Write my name in the sand

Talk to myself for hours

Say things you don’t understand

I can take myself dancing

And I can hold my own hand

Yeah, I can love me better than you can

[Post-Chorus]

Can love me better, I can love me better, baby

Can love me better, I can love me better, baby

[Verse 2]

Paint my nails cherry-red

Match the roses that you left

No remorse, no regret

I forgive every word you said

[Pre-Chorus]

Ooh, I didn’t wanna leave you, baby, I didn’t wanna fight

Started to cry, but then remembered I

[Chorus]

I can buy myself flowers

Write my name in the sand

Talk to myself for hours, yeah

Say things you don’t understand

I can take myself dancing, yeah

I can hold my own hand

Yeah, I can love me better than you can

[Post-Chorus]

Can love me better, I can love me better, baby

Can love me better, I can love me better, baby

Can love me better, I can love me better, baby

Can love me better, I (Ooh, I)

[Bridge]

I didn’t wanna leave you, I didn’t wanna fight

Started to cry, but then remembered I

[Chorus]

I can buy myself flowers (Uh-huh)

Write my name in the sand

Talk to myself for hours (Yeah)

Say things you don’t understand (Better than you)

I can take myself dancing (Yeah)

I can hold my own hand

Yeah, I can love me better than

Yeah, I can love me better than you can