Valve Creates New Rules to Help You Know if Your Games Use AI

Developers now have a new AI disclosure section to fill out when submitting a game to Steam. The company separates AI use into two general categories. Devs will have to certify that nothing illegal or (directly) infringing has been used, either. Hiroshi Watanabe / Getty Images Live-generated content is anything created by AI while the game is running. Steam will not release any Adult-Only sexual content created with Live-Generated AI, either....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Gabriel Marquez

Valve Has No Interest in Steam Deck Exclusives

Valve is stilloffering reservations, however. Valve Valve

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 7 words · Heather Gibbs

Valve Releases New Patch for Steam Deck Drift

The only necessary step is downloading and installing the most recent Steam Deck update. If nothing else, it could work as a potential preventative measure. Now, if only it were this easy to address theSwitch’s drift problems. Valve Valve

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Jose Nunez

Variable Refresh Rate Displays Have a New Open Standard

VESA’s new VRR standards are available now for all electronics companies that manufacture applicable hardware to utilize. Marcus Lindstrom / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 22 words · Linda Jones

Vault Shows How Musicians Could Make More Money

Could it end up like a decentralized Spotify, where musicians actually make money? Musicians make almost nothing from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. According to Blake, an artist will make between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. Listening to digital music.Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez / Getty Images “I think Blakes Vault is a great idea for established artists. Blake’s Vault Incentive? Direct artist support isn’t new. The Vault app.Vault “Everything on VAULT is behind that paywall, fans cannot go on to discover new music/artists....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Leslie Lee

Vector vs. Bitmap Images

What are vector and bitmap images, and how are they different? Bitmapandvectorare two types of images found online or as a supported image jot down in graphics software. The two formats work differently from each other when you examine them closely. Overall Findings Made of shapes. More scalable without losing quality. Compatible with Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo-Paint, Corel Paint Shop Pro, and GIMP. Lose quality when the image is resized larger....

April 15, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Mercedes Murray

Velveeta Sells Cheese-Scented Nail Polish In Case You Want Cheese-Smelling Fingers

Not an article from The Onion. you’ve got the option to really buy this stuff. Who wouldn’t want to look like you selectively spilled melty cheese goop on all of your fingernails? You have tobuy the limited-edition polish in a two-pack. The yellow polish looks just like melted Velveeta, which makes sense. But it’s paired with a red polish, which … Velveeta isn’t red, but whatever. The company calls it, “Finger Food Red....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Tanya Jennings

Venmo drops global social feed that let you see strangers' payments

Venmo on Tuesday said it’s removing itsglobal feed, meaning users will no longer be able to see payments between people they don’t know. The change comes as part of aredesign of the Venmo app, which also includes a refreshed look, new discover features and expanded privacy controls. Venmo, which is owned by PayPal, said people will still be allowed to see transactions between friends, noting that the friends feed will now be the only social feed in the app....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Brian Poole

Verizon Claims 5G Will Bring Us Closer

The rollout of 5G has beenslower than expectedand hasnt always delivered the speeds promised. The pandemic is creating a new urgency for the speed offered by 5G technology, he added. The future of work, learning, telehealth, retail, and streaming are very much our current realities. SDI Productions / Getty Images And we are just getting started. 5G isnt just another tech innovation; its the platform that makes other innovations possible."...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Laurie Kelly

Verizon Has Most Reliable Mobile Network in US, JD Power Reports

People are using their phones and mobile devices more than ever, leading to greater awareness when mobile networks fail. In this time of greater demand for better service on the go, Verizon has the most reliable online grid in most parts of the country, according to JD Power. Verizon had the fewest connection quality problems per 100 connections, as JD Power measures reliability, in five of the six regions that the analyst firm splits the country into for its latestWireless connection Quality Performance Study....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Doris Foley

Verizon Offers Discounted Internet With Extra Perks to Its Mobile Customers

Today’s announcement bridges these two offerings. “you’re free to describe it as convergence, the Verizon way. It’s simple and you get great value for the money that is unique,” Boulben said. He noted that the perks are based on exclusive partnerships with Verizon. it’s possible for you to switch your choice of free perk every month. Mobile and home internet customers also get access to premium customer care, which expedites support responses....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Philip Jones

Verizon's Getting an Exciting New Wearable Device

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR monitors sleep, heart rate, movement and more Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ultrahuman also says the Ring AIR has a 6-day battery life. Verizon has teamed up with Ultrahuman to bring the Ring AIR to its customers.Ultrahuman For example, if you’re interested in monitoring your caffeine intake, there’s the Caffeine Window PowerPlug. Note, however, that not all PowerPlugs are free; some require a subscription fee....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Lindsey Martinez

Verizon’s New 5G Dedicated Cloud Gaming Handheld Launches Today

Well, this particular version of it isRazer’s Wi-Fi (i.e. no 5G) model is set to follow next month. Each offers a 6.8-inch AMOLED Full HD+ touchscreen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Verizon

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Sarah Jones