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There’s No Evidence Video Games Can Manipulate You, Actually
The ABC’s latest Four Corners report is an investigation into how videogames are “deliberately designed to get people hooked”. It describes the use of gambling-like “loot boxes” in games, the hotly debated notion of videogame addiction and, to a lesser extent, the “predatory techniques” of using user data and AI to increase spending in freemium…
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What Are ‘Internal Waves’ That Possibly Sank The Indonesian Sub? If You’ve Ever Suffered Plane Turbulence, You’ve Been Inside One
Last week might have been the first time you ever heard of “internal waves” — the phenomenon suspected of causing the tragic sinking of the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala the previous week, resulting in the deaths of the 53 crew members. So it may surprise you to learn that you’ve doubtless encountered internal waves before.…
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What Is An MVNO And Are Their Phone Plans Worth It?
If you’re looking for a bargain on your phone plan, you should be looking to smaller providers known as MVNOs. But what are they, actually?
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The Most Popular NBN 100 Plans, As Rated By Gizmodo Readers
Choosing a new NBN plan can feel overwhelming at times. But if you’re looking for a simple starting point, Gizmodo readers have you covered.