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Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player

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New research shows a massive generational divide in game genre preferences. A study by MIDiA Research surveyed 9,000 gamers across several countries including the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. It found that online player-vs-player games are more popular than single-player ones among audiences aged 16-24. Only 30% of this.

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Talking with AI: Microsoft Copilot guest hosts the GeekWire Podcast

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The Copilot logo at a Microsoft event in Redmond earlier this year. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) We were looking for a guest expert to discuss the new Microsoft Copilot features on the show this week, when we realized, why not go straight to the source? Our guest host for the first segment of the show is Microsoft Copilot, taking advantage of the new voice interaction mode rolled out by the company this week.

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HBO documentary claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, known for exposing the authors of the QAnon conspiracy theory, is behind this latest investigation. The documentary will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.

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Engineers create a real-life tractor beam, but it only manipulates tiny particles

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MIT has created a chip-based optical tractor beam that can focus a penetrating beam of light over 5 millimeters away from the surface of the chip itself. That might not sound like much, but it's a game-changer compared to previous integrated "optical tweezers" that could only work within a few.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34" Review: 240Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

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Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value.

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Biden signs bill allowing some US chipmakers to bypass environmental reviews

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The official line from the White House confirmed that Biden had signed the bill into law sans any other commentary. But the implications are pretty clear: this opens the door for a speedier build-out of cutting-edge chip plants across the nation.

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The US military is operating weapons and equipment with custom game controllers

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Imagine operating a truck-mounted laser to detonate mines and other unexploded ordinance with controls resembling an Xbox gamepad. Photos from the US military show that the Defense Department has been preparing such systems for some time – and this isn't the only example of video game-derived equipment in use.