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
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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
Marvel’s Avengers is shutting down – so grab these freebies while you can
For Marvel fans, the news that the Marvel’s Avengers game is shutting down for good has been a shock. After Marvel’s recent announcement that the service for the game would be ceasing on March 31st, 2021, it has become clear that the time for Marvel’s Avengers has come to an end. While this news may… Continue reading Marvel’s Avengers is shutting down – so grab these freebies while you can
Snap is shutting down its desktop camera app that allows users to apply filters during video calls
In a move that came as a surprise to users, the social media giant Snap Inc. announced that they are closing down their popular desktop video app known as Snap Camera. The app allowed users to apply filters and lenses to their video calls when working from home or attending virtual meetings, making it a… Continue reading Snap is shutting down its desktop camera app that allows users to apply filters during video calls