An enthusiast has added the barcodes to the game to direct payment UI when an item is picked up Software and hardware enthusiast Guy Dupont has added QR codes-based microtransactions to his DOOM mod, requiring players to scan and pay a tiny fee every time they pick up an item in the game. DOOM is a game first launched as shareware back in 1993 When the title first launched, the first nine levels were available for free, and anyone who wanted to continue on their adventures needed to pay for…
Read MoreAuthor: L. Green
Artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of RAM to run locally
Google has stated that locally running AI demands massively powerful devices Google’s artificial intelligence model, Gemini AI has been rolling out on a few mobile devices as of earlier in 2024, but the newest flagship phone from the company was not included on that release list. While Gemini Nano may be headed to Pixel 8, it will be released exclusively as a developer option An Android app shared the artificial intelligence model with some device users, but not the Pixel 8. The reason, said Google at the Mobile World Congress,…
Read MoreBill payments increasingly common through mobile wallets
A recent study showed that one in five consumers make auto loan payments in this way Consumers are getting on board with mobile wallets to an increasing degree, not only for making purchases in store, but also for a range of other types of transactions. Convenience makes them popular Among the advantages consumers are enjoying the most about using mobile wallets for a spectrum of applications is that they can use them for managing their finances and for storing sensitive personal identification information, among other data. A recent PYMNTS survey…
Read MoreGoogle is killing its Google Pay mobile wallet app
The tech giant announced that users in the United States will lose access to the app on June 4, 2024. Google has announced that it intends to terminate another application, which will this time take the form of its Google Pay mobile wallet app. The company said the move is a part of its strategy to simplify payment options Users in the United States will stop being able to use the mobile wallet application as of June 4, 2024. Google is aiming to shift Google Pay users over to Google…
Read MoreMeta signs major licensing agreement for Immersion haptic technology
Though the tech has fallen out of fashion for a while, Facebook’s parent company is interested again. Haptic technology isn’t anything new, but it has fallen out of fashion when it comes to the latest virtual reality experiences provided by major players in VR. That said, Meta recently signed a major licensing deal with Immersion Corporation to leverage patents of that nature. The idea is to use the tech to enhance Meta’s XR software, hardware and other products. Immersion Corporation specializes in the development of haptic technology, which it patents…
Read More