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The state of Discord in 2022: gaming takes a backseat to forums
We're in the golden age of Discord. Tens of millions of people use it every day, and by all indications, that number is going up. What started as a way to have good, free voice chat with friends and finally delete Skype has ballooned into…
How to develop a positive workplace culture in a virtual world?
Building a holistic culture is a crucial part of any organisation. But defining culture can be a tricky task. Culture is like an…
Sports Are Great Because They’re Pointless
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life.Even though I’ve never lived in Chicago, I…
These Are America’s Next Great Food Cities
It's an exciting time for food in America. The culinary landscape in cities big and small around the country has matured exponentially in the past two decades, a shift that has been thrilling to experience and to taste. The immense…
Clubhouse is testing in-room gaming feature on iOS, Android – TechCrunch
Clubhouse is testing a new in-room gaming feature on both iOS and Android devices, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday. As part of the initial launch, the app is rolling out a game called “Wild Cards,”…
Explained: Play-to-earn games in metaverse and how they work
Video games, like mobile phones, saw some major transformations over the past few years—from portable palm-sized ones to computer games to wireless consoles. Gaming enthusiasts also transitioned from plain vanilla games to games like Grand…
Who invented video games?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.…
Smart glasses, VR headsets: The face computer is coming … but is the world ready for it?
It is difficult to avoid sounding vulgar, somehow, when discussing the future of facial computing. There
is something inescapably crude, isn’t there, about the prospect of everyone walking around with computers on our faces?
And yet I…