🤖 Security - Steam Data Breach Allegations
This article addresses recent allegations of a Steam data breach, clarifying the information available and dispelling potential misinformation. It focuses on the source of the leaked data and its implications for user security.
Key Points:
• The alleged breach appears to involve SMS delivery logs, not Steam account data.
• Twilio, a potential SMS provider, denies any indication of a breach originating from their systems.
• Users are advised that changing passwords is unnecessary as account information was not compromised.
🔗 Resources:
• ItsRexami ↗ - Reporting on the alleged breach
• SteamDB ↗ - Steam database and community resource
• SteamDB Status Update ↗ - Official statement regarding the alleged breach
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💡 Healthcare - High Drug Prices in the US
This article summarizes claims made regarding the high cost of prescription drugs in the US compared to Europe. The claims involve alleged decades-long practices inflating prices.
Key Points:
• Allegations suggest a decades-long scheme artificially inflating drug prices in the US.
• Claims indicate US citizens pay significantly more for identical drugs compared to European counterparts.
• The alleged scheme is described as a "scam" negatively impacting American consumers.
🔗 Resources:
• Abandoned_Tower ↗ - Source of the claims
• karlmehta ↗ - Sharing and commenting on the claims.
• karlmehta's Thread ↗ - Detailed account of the allegations.
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💡 Startups - Startup Job Titles
This article discusses the often inaccurate and mismatched nature of job titles within startup environments.
Key Points:
• Startup job titles frequently lack clear definitions and consistency.
• Responsibilities often extend beyond the formal title description.
• The described phenomenon is common within startup cultures.
🔗 Resources:
• manavslab ↗ - Source of the observation.
• @smallest_AI ↗ - Startup mentioned in the context.
• AkshatMandloi10's Thread ↗ - Further discussion on the topic
✨ Virtual Reality - VRChat Avatar Search Update
This article comments on a recent update to VRChat's avatar system, specifically the addition of a search bar. The author expresses mixed feelings regarding this change.
Key Points:
• VRChat added a search function for avatars.
• The author previously appreciated the lack of a search function, finding it contributed to the platform's culture.
• The update is considered a significant change with potentially wide-ranging effects on the community.
🔗 Resources:
• AUT0M4T1C_JACK ↗ - Source of the discussion.
• I3Llamas' Thread ↗ - Detailed commentary on the update.
• VRChat's Update ↗ - Visual representation of the update.
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✨ Video Games - Positive Steam Reviews for The Midnight Walk
This article highlights the positive reception of the video game "The Midnight Walk" on Steam, noting the high percentage of positive player reviews.
Key Points:
• "The Midnight Walk" has over 400 reviews on Steam.
• The game has a 93% positive rating on Steam.
• The author expresses gratitude for the positive player feedback.
🔗 Resources:
• PsvrFanatic ↗ - Source of the announcement.
• BalzarJuliusson's Thread ↗ - Discussion regarding positive player reviews.
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🤖 Computer Graphics - Gaussian Wave Splatting Presentation
This article announces the presentation of research on Gaussian Wave Splatting at several upcoming computer graphics conferences.
Key Points:
• Research on Gaussian Wave Splatting will be presented.
• Presentations will occur at CVPR workshops and ICCP poster sessions.
• The authors invite interested individuals to engage in discussions.
🔗 Resources:
• BrianCChao's Thread ↗ - Details regarding the presentation and conferences.
• #SIGGRAPH2025 ↗ - One of the conferences where the research will be presented.
🚀 Video Games - "Of Lies and Rain Demo" Release
This article announces the upcoming release of the "Of Lies and Rain" demo on Steam and Meta, and mentions future plans for a PSVR2 version.
Key Points:
• The "Of Lies and Rain" demo will launch on Steam and Meta within 24 hours.
• A PSVR2 version of the demo is planned.
• The developers are navigating the PSVR2 certification process.
🔗 Resources:
• PsvrFanatic ↗ - Source sharing the announcement.
• Castello_Inc's Thread ↗ - Details about the demo's release and future plans.
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🚀 Video Games - Creature Feature Announcement
This article announces the "Creature Feature," an event showcasing updates and announcements from various Creature label studios.
Key Points:
• The Creature Feature will include game announcements, new content, and surprises.
• The event will be hosted by Creature and streamed on IGN.
• The event is scheduled for 9 AM PST on May 19th.
🔗 Resources:
• QuestWithMatt ↗ - Sharing the announcement.
• SideQuestVR's Thread ↗ - Details regarding the Creature Feature.
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🤖 Voice Acting - Voiceover Generation with Dia by Nari Labs
This article details the author's process of generating a voiceover for a game using Dia by Nari Labs, including experimentation with different audio prompts and editing techniques.
Key Points:
• The author used Dia by Nari Labs for voiceover generation.
• The process involved experimentation with audio prompts and non-verbal tags.
• Audio editing was used to achieve the desired emotional tone.
🔗 Resources:
• coderox2713's Thread ↗ - Detailed description of the voiceover generation process.
• Article Link ↗ - Link to the author's article.
🚀 Mobile Gaming - Deep Linking and iOS Shortcuts
This article discusses the author's anticipation for deep linking features, using @DeltaEmulator_ as an example of how it could enhance the mobile gaming experience.
Key Points:
• The author expresses excitement for upcoming deep linking features.
• Deep linking is illustrated using the example of @DeltaEmulator_.
• The example showcases creating iOS shortcuts with custom thumbnails for direct game launches.
🔗 Resources:
• regularcris' Thread ↗ - Discussion on deep linking and its potential applications.
• @DeltaEmulator_ ↗ - Example of deep linking implementation.
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