[ad_1] That’s a large amount even for Ninja. He acknowledged to CNN in December that he was making $500,000 per month (more “on a good month”), but that’s split between Twitch, YouTube and sponsorships. This was twice as much for a single Twitch stream. It’s not certain how much other streamers were paid, although the […]
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‘Overwatch’ healer Baptiste debuts on March 19th
[ad_1] Baptiste, whose full name is Jean-Baptiste Augustin, is an ex-Talon medic who has fled to Haiti. The captain of his former team, who is sent to capture or kill him, details the healer’s traits in a personal log released by Overwatch. “I know better than to underestimate Baptiste. I helped train him myself, and […]
US conducts criminal investigation into Facebook’s data deals
[ad_1] Facebook acknowledged the investigation to the Times, stating that it was “cooperating with investigators” and was taking probes “seriously.” The deals typically revolved around making it easier to fill out contacts, share content and otherwise integrate Facebook with devices and websites. There’s a concern that these deals weren’t always transparent to everyday users, though. […]
Facebook helps you host viewing parties for live TV
[ad_1] The company is testing the feature worldwide in Facebook Groups during certain sports events, including UEFA Champions League matches. It’ll eventually spread to “all kinds of live events and cultural moments,” Facebook said, citing award shows and premieres as likely candidates. Facebook isn’t just catering to TV junkies today — it’s also courting music […]
Microsoft’s Wireless Display app streams PC games to your Xbox
[ad_1] In order to use the Wireless Display app, you’ll need to install the program on your PC and Xbox. Once installed, you’ll have the option to cast your computer, be it a game or anything else on your desktop, to your Xbox One. There are a number of different latency settings, including one specifically […]
‘Hyper Light Drifter’ devs’ next game goes rollerblading across clouds
[ad_1] The studio hasn’t discussed much else, including the game genre, plot, release date or platforms. If history is any indication, though, you’ll likely see Solar Ash launch on a variety of devices. This also isn’t as retro-looking as Hyper Light Drifter was. From initial appearances, it’s a full 3D title where HLD was a […]
Apple Music is on Amazon Fire TV
[ad_1] Amazon Fire TV users already have a bevy of music options on their devices, including Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. But for Apple Music fans — who already enjoy streaming their playlists on their Echo devices — the addition of Fire TV is a nice perk. Apple Music still falls behind Spotify and […]
Legendary ASCII game ‘Dwarf Fortress’ is coming to Steam
[ad_1] The Steam version doesn’t have a firm release date, and it’s likely “some months away.” You won’t have to worry if you still prefer the original, though. It’ll stick around as Dwarf Fortress Classic, and will continue to be available for free. This modernized version is more about expanding the audience than dragging the […]
Periscope details plan to cut down on spam and fake activity
[ad_1] “We want to make sure this is clear as you may see an increase in enforcement actions taken on the platform — even actions taken on accounts that may be high profile,” stated Periscope in the post. While Periscope launched a tool in 2016 that allowed viewers to report abusive or spammy comments, this new move […]
Sneaky deep sea robot will take pics of fish without spooking them
[ad_1] It crucially won’t need much human intervention. Mesobot uses stereo cameras to identify target animals and can follow them around on its own. A 12-megapixel camera can take both pictures and 4K video, while a particulate sampler could collect DNA traces floating in the water. It could also study water traits like salt levels […]