Topic: global accessibility
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Google's Opal AI coding app expands to 15 new countries
Google is expanding its Opal AI coding application to 15 new countries, enabling users to build web apps by describing them, which broadens access to a global creator community. The platform uses Google AI models to generate functional web apps from user descriptions and includes a visual editor ...
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5 Streaming Strategies to Boost Your OTT Quality of Experience
The global OTT video market is projected to reach $347.11 billion by 2025, making Quality of Experience (QoE) crucial for viewer retention and revenue growth. Achieving high QoE requires a seamless technical workflow from ingestion to playback, with modern systems relying on automated quality con...
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Microsoft Store Now Lets Developers Publish Apps for Free
Microsoft has removed all fees for developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store, making it free globally with just a personal account. This policy contrasts with competitors like Apple and Google, who still charge annual or one-time fees for their developer programs. The change aims to incre...
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Explore The Universe From Your Living Room With Cosmic XR
Cosmic XR is a mixed reality app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that transforms your living space into an interactive planetarium, allowing users to explore and manipulate celestial objects using hand-tracking technology. The app features impressive holographic models that blend with the physical envir...
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Mawari's 3D vTubeXR Revolutionizes VTuber Fan Engagement
Mawari's vTubeXR platform revolutionizes fan engagement with virtual creators by offering immersive 3D interactions and high-quality, low-latency streaming across devices without specialized setups. The platform enables personalized fan experiences like virtual meet-and-greets and monetization to...
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Oscars to Stream Live on YouTube in 2029
Beginning in 2029, the Oscars will broadcast exclusively on YouTube globally and on YouTube TV in the U.S., marking a historic shift from traditional network television to a major streaming platform. The multi-year partnership includes expanded coverage like red carpet events and behind-the-scene...
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Oscars Move to YouTube: 7 Burning Questions Answered
The Oscars will move exclusively to YouTube starting in 2029, a major shift aimed at global reach but raising questions about advertising integration and the ceremony's financial model. The partnership prioritizes connecting with new generations, potentially introducing YouTube influencers as pre...
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Guild Wars Reforged: Free for Veterans, $20 for New Players
Guild Wars Reforged is a modernized version of the 2005 MMORPG, launching on December 3rd as a free update for existing owners and a $20 one-time purchase for new players, maintaining its no-subscription model. The update includes comprehensive visual and technical improvements such as HD graphic...
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Iraq's Digital Finance Leap Earns World Bank Praise
Iraq has received World Bank praise for rapidly expanding electronic payment systems and financial inclusion initiatives, demonstrating commitment to modernizing its banking sector. Electronic transactions exceeded $1.52 billion in August 2024, with 20 million payment cards in circulation reachin...
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