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Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 will air on August 26, featuring over 40 games with 13 world premieres. The showcase will include behind-the-scenes looks at Tides of Annihilation and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new trailer for Trees Hate You, and a developer diary for Maverick Games' Clutch. It will be streamed internationally on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Steam, with additional coverage on GamesRadar+ and other social media.
Game Con Canada Is Just Over Two Weeks Away & We're Holding A Contest For Tickets!
Game Con Canada 2026, Western Canada's largest gaming convention, is scheduled for June 19-21 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. The event will feature contests for tickets, including a chance to win VIP experiences, alongside tournaments for Valorant and Street Fighter 6, special guests, cosplay competitions, and guided TTRPG adventures. The New North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) will precede the convention.
Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is facing a new lawsuit alleging that the company is not adequately protecting senior citizens and other vulnerable groups from scam advertisements on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit claims Meta's current measures are insufficient to prevent fraudulent ads.
Meta's AI agent plans reportedly include an OpenClaw competitor that can shop on Instagram
Meta's AI agent plans reportedly include the development of a competitor to OpenClaw, with capabilities such as shopping on Instagram. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed a desire to make AI agents more accessible.
Banksy Ngaku Jadi Otak Munculnya Patung Misterius di London
Artist Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new, unauthorized sculpture of a suited man holding a flag that appeared in London's Pall Mall. The artwork, which features the name 'Banksy' on its base, was installed overnight and shared via a video on the artist's Instagram account. This marks another instance of Banksy placing public art in the city, following similar installations in the past.
Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says
Meta is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by the Consumer Federation of America, alleging the company misled users about scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit claims Meta prioritized profits over user safety by allowing high-risk advertisers and charging them more, rather than removing them. Meta denies these allegations, stating they aggressively combat scams and removed over 159 million scam ads last year.
Makin Lengket, Kim Kardashian dan Lewis Hamilton Debut di Medsos
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have made their social media debut together in a video posted by Hamilton on Instagram. The video shows Hamilton driving a Ferrari F40 in Tokyo with Kardashian as a passenger. This follows multiple public sightings of the pair in Japan and at the Super Bowl.
Meta ordered to pay $375 million after losing child exploitation lawsuit
Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico court ruled that the company failed to adequately protect children from predators on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit focused on the company's alleged negligence in preventing child exploitation.
Meta is letting creators fill their Reels with shopping links
Meta is enabling creators on Instagram and Facebook to add clickable shopping links directly within their Reels, allowing them to tag up to 30 products. This feature aims to simplify brand partnerships and affiliate marketing for creators, bringing Meta's platforms in line with competitors like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. While Meta is not currently taking a cut of sales, the data gathered could inform its advertising business.
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Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers. This feature aims to enhance user engagement and provide more direct access to external content within the platform.
Indonesia announces a social media ban for anyone under 16
Indonesia's communication and digital affairs minister, Meutya Hafid, announced a new government regulation that will require high-risk social media platforms to delete accounts belonging to users under 16 starting March 28. The phased implementation will begin with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. This move follows similar social media bans for minors in countries such as Australia, Spain, and Malaysia.