LinkedIn has announced that it will be shutting down its Audio Events feature, just a year after its launch in response to the rise of audio networking platforms like Clubhouse. The decision to discontinue the feature comes as a surprise to many users who have found value in connecting with professionals through audio discussions and… Continue reading LinkedIn is shutting down its Audio Events feature
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TikTok Music is finally shutting down
TikTok Music, the popular feature on the social media platform that allows users to add music to their videos, is finally shutting down. The news comes as a blow to millions of TikTok users who have come to rely on the feature to enhance their content. The decision to shut down TikTok Music comes amid… Continue reading TikTok Music is finally shutting down
Xbox Game Studios head says Microsoft needs ‘smaller games that give us prestige and awards’ one day after shutting down Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks
In a surprising turn of events, just one day after Microsoft’s announcement of shutting down the beloved game studio Tango Gameworks, the head of Xbox Game Studios, Phil Spencer, made a striking statement. He expressed a desire for Microsoft to focus on developing smaller games that can attain prestige and awards. The timing of this… Continue reading Xbox Game Studios head says Microsoft needs ‘smaller games that give us prestige and awards’ one day after shutting down Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks
Meta is shutting down Messenger Lite for Android in September
September 2020 marks the end of a beloved lightweight messaging app, Messenger Lite, as Facebook announces the shut down of its service for Android devices. Facebook launched Messenger Lite in 2015 in response to the ever-growing demand for light-weight and fast messaging across different mobile devices. Having been available for 4 years, it is now… Continue reading Meta is shutting down Messenger Lite for Android in September
EA is shutting down online multiplayer for more fan-favorite games
Many gamers are reacting with disappointment and sadness after Electronic Arts (EA) announced it will be shutting down online multiplayer for several of its most popular games. The company made the decision to decommission servers for some of its oldest titles, citing a combination of declining viewership, waning interest, and competitive pressures as the primary… Continue reading EA is shutting down online multiplayer for more fan-favorite games
Verizon is shutting down the videoconferencing app it bought for $400 million
On Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, Verizon announced it was ceasing operations for its videoconferencing app, BlueJeans. The now-defunct app was acquired back in April of 2019 in a $400 million deal, part of Verizon’s efforts to become a major player in the growing videoconferencing industry. BlueJeans was designed to be a comprehensive video conferencing platform… Continue reading Verizon is shutting down the videoconferencing app it bought for $400 million
Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year
Last year, Spotify, the world’s leading digital music streaming service, acquired Wordle-like music guessing game, Heardle. Now, just one year later, Spotify is abruptly shutting down Heardle—first reported by Bloomberg on May 18, 2020. Heardle, which was launched in 2018, allowed users to guess songs based on snippets of classic songs provided by the game.… Continue reading Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year
MultiVersus’ open beta is shutting down, but the game is set to return in 2024
The popular game MultiVersus is set to end its open beta on December 10th, 2021, but players can take solace in the fact that it will return in 2024! MultiVersus has been gaining popularity over the past few months as a unique competitive game. It’s a mix of card and board game mechanics paired with… Continue reading MultiVersus’ open beta is shutting down, but the game is set to return in 2024
Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Meta, a pioneering augmented reality company, recently announced that it will be officially discontinuing its Echo VR virtual reality (VR) app and game platform in 2021. This news comes as a surprise to many gamers, as Echo VR was one of the first VR gaming experiences available. So, why is Meta shutting down Echo VR?… Continue reading Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Google is shutting its website experience and optimization tool
Google announced recently that it is shutting down its website experience and optimization tool, Website Optimizer. The closure of the tool has left many website owners asking what’s next for website optimization. Website Optimizer was launched by Google in 2006. It was revolutionary for its time, and offered website owners with the ability to test… Continue reading Google is shutting its website experience and optimization tool