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Discord Ban in the Philippines Lifted Less Than 24 Hours After Taking Effect
The ban on Discord in the Philippines has been lifted less than 24 hours after it was imposed by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). The CICC had directed Discord and Reddit to establish a local presence, but Discord's initial lack of response led to the restriction. While the ban is lifted, full access may take time to restore across all networks.
Who Gets Left Behind In Sony’s All-Digital Future?
Sony's planned discontinuation of PlayStation 5 physical disc production in 2028 raises concerns about accessibility for various groups, including those with limited internet access, public libraries, and gamers in developing countries. While some anticipate challenges related to download sizes and ownership, others note that digital-only gaming is already a reality for many, and factors like the used game market and piracy complicate the transition. The shift could impact gaming communities and the concept of game ownership, even if it streamlines tournament organization.
Evening Metaverse
The FCC may cancel a $2 billion program aimed at connecting schools and libraries to the internet. Separately, YouTube Shorts is adding a clear screen mode and a 2x playback speed option, while Notion is also introducing new features.
Hulu auto-quality settings are quietly downgrading your picture. Here's why
Hulu is reportedly downgrading video quality for some users through its automatic settings, even with strong internet connections. Users can potentially improve their viewing experience by disabling the 'Data Saver' option.
Morning Metaverse
Spectrum has begun deploying ultra low-latency internet connections. This initiative aims to improve online gaming and other real-time applications for its users.
Morning Metaverse
Pornhub is set to become accessible again for some users in the UK following a ban. The BBC reported on the developments, indicating a potential shift in content access policies for the platform within the region.
South Korea takes one look at rising PC costs and decides to hand out free PCs to citizens
The South Korean government is implementing measures to combat rising PC and laptop costs for its citizens. These initiatives include market monitoring, expanding support for low-income students to receive hardware, and facilitating the recycling and redistribution of surplus PCs from state agencies. The government also plans to restructure mobile network rate plans to guarantee minimum internet usage for millions of people.
