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The experiment was just one discovery of a 25-page paper covering how SBMM works in Call of Duty.

Activision secretly experimented on 50% of Call of Duty players by 'decreasing' skill-based matchmaking, and determined players like SBMM even if they don't know it

Call of Duty games have famously giant file sizes, but ahead of the October 25th launch of Black Ops 6, Activision is going to make some changes so that Call of Duty titles don’t take up as much space on your hard drive — including separating Warzone from the default download for the annual games.

Activision is finally doing something about Call of Duty’s giant downloads

Call of Duty’s massive download sizes are set to decrease, starting with a large update on Aug. 21. The update reorganizes game files and introduces texture streaming, reducing future download sizes. PS5 users will download the update in four parts; PC and Xbox Series X players get a single...

Call of Duty’s huge downloads will get a lot less chonky, says Activision

As we await the October 25 launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Microsoft-owned Activision has announced some changes that will affect the download file size and the user interface for current and future games in the franchise. In a blog post, Activision announced that starting on August 21,...

Activision is cutting down the download file sizes for Call of Duty games

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CALL of Duty has just announced the dates for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta, and it’s coming out next month. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will officially launch on October 25, 2024, but fans can start playing from August. There will be two weekends when...

Call of Duty fans can play Black Ops 6 two months early and it’s completely free

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

CYBERSECURITY experts have uncovered a mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones. The malware hides itself on the home screen and operates stealthily in the background, managing to “steal” confidential data and monitor user activity. The rise of smartphones has also led to a rise in hackers, who, in turn, create apps designed to steal sensitive […]

Terrifying Android ‘spy app’ hides itself on your phone and records screen as experts reveal list of rules to stay safe

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Anytime you create a new email account using Google, you get 15GB of storage, which is generous for coming with no price tag. But that 15GB can fill up quickly, especially because that chunk of data storage includes any videos and pictures you download to Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is overflowing with unread newsletters and spammy emails that made it past your filter, you can take action to preserve all your important missives while starting afresh with a new inbox.

Running out of Gmail storage? How to get another 15GB for free

Minecraft Preview new update 1.34 (version 1.019 on PS5) is now live on all platforms, and this is for patch version 1.21.30.23. While this isn’t as big as previous preview patches, there’s still a lot to take in. Players can expect the experimental bundle feature to be part...

Minecraft Preview New Update 1.34 for Version 1.21.30.23 Brings Experimental Features This Aug. 15

Google is taking steps to better integrate Gemini, its generative AI model, into Android. At today's Made by Google event, where Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, the tech giant also took some time to announce how Android is reimagining what your phone can do with Gemini. That includes new ways to interact with Gemini on Android, like using the AI assistant to ask questions about anything that's on your phone screen.

Here's What Google Announced for Android at the Made by Google Pixel 9 Event Today

Those having issues accessing their servers in Minecraft, it’s not just you, as there seems to be a widespread issue affecting Minecraft Realms this August 13, and this is something Mojang is aware of. Minecraft Realms Connection Issues Status for Aug. 13:. Update 2 (Aug. 14): Mojang says the...

Minecraft Realms Slowdowns and Connection Issues Happening This Aug. 13, Mojang Investigating

Techland, the studio behind the Dying Light franchise, has recently registered a new trademark for a project titled Dying Light: The Beast. This development has generated interest, as it hints at a potential new game, or downloadable content (DLC) expansion for Dying Light 2. The trademark, filed on August 12,...

Techland Registers Trademark for “Dying Light: The Beast”

USB debugging in Android isn't just for developers - it can be used to recover data and control your phone from a computer. Remember to keep USB debugging enabled to access files or control your phone even if the screen is broken. Be cautious - enabling USB debugging can allow...

Why You Should Keep USB Debugging Enabled on Your Android Phone

A PS Store leak has confirmed the existence of a major unannounced game… for PC. Folks over at Rockstar Games probably aren’t happy right now since Sony blew their surprise announcement of Red Dead Redemption 1‘s PC port. The 14-year-old Western adventure is all set to launch on the platform for the first time ever.

PS Store Leaks Major Unannounced Game

It’s a new Tuesday, bringing yet another store refresh for Fallout players. That’s right, the items for sale in Fallout 76’s Atomic Shop have been updated!. Related Reading: Fallout 76 Update 1.94 Brings Map Fixes and More This July 30. As usual, MP1st is here with the...

New Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for August 13, 2024

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Google unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for use on mobile devices. The new Gemini Live became available in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android phones on Tuesday (Aug. 13) and will be expanded to iOS devices and more languages in the coming weeks, the company said in a Tuesday blog post.

Google Unveils New Gemini Live AI-Powered Assistant for Mobile Devices

Hunt: Showdown is evolving yet again. Crytek’s acclaimed horror extraction shooter has been growing from strength to strength for years at this point, and it’s now launched natively for current-gen consoles. Alongside its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S release, however, it also welcomes a significant update that sees it transforming into Hunt: Showdown 1896, boasting a number of enhancements and a chunk of new content.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is Out Today for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Finally, it’s here. Google’s big hardware press event kicks off later today, and it looks to be an almost entirely Pixel-based affair, with more phones than ever. First, the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro will be straight-up successors to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Rumors suggest Google will also introduce a Pixel 9 Pro XL, with a larger screen. We’re expecting all three phones to have a redesigned substantial camera module — the Pixel 9 is 50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide lenses — and Google may introduce a new chipset too, probably called the Tensor G4. Oh, and expect a new foldable to break cover too, with a ‘Pro’ moniker, but will it be even pricier this year?

The Morning After: Google's big Pixel event kicks off today

WhatsApp recently rolled out a sticker-related update, bringing the GIPHY sticker library, custom sticker creator, and other sticker-related features to the stable version of the Android app. Now, in the latest Android beta, WhatsApp is testing a new chat theme feature. In the latest WhatsApp Android beta version 2.2.4.17.19, the...

WhatsApp spotted working on custom chat themes for Android

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Call of Duty HQ Optimization Updates to Reduce File Sizes Announced, Here’s the Roadmap Schedule

There’s no denying that Call of Duty has been a massive space eater when it comes to disk space, and every year that gets even more...

Call of Duty HQ Optimization Updates to Reduce File Sizes Announced, Here’s the Roadmap Schedule

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