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Mozilla has removed the Do Not Track (DNT) feature that had been present in Firefox since 2009, according to Windows Report. It was the first browser to adopt the feature. This change will arrive to all users who install version 135 and beyond, but Nightly users who opt to test experimental builds can already see the option missing from their browser settings. Firefox isnt the first browser to remove the DNT function. In fact, Apple had already done so in 2019 for Safari. Before decrying Mozillas decision, its crucial to understand what DNT is. Its not an order but merely a suggestion to websites to stop tracking you. However, most websites ignore DNT requests, meaning its completely useless in todays context. Firefoxs help page also now reflects this upcoming change. Instead of a DNT request, Mozilla is asking Firefox users to select the Tell websites not to sell or share my data feature. This setting leverages Global Privacy Control (GPC), which is respected by more websites and even enforced in certain jurisdictions. If youre more privacy-conscious, using GPC may not be enough for your needs. We recommend a VPN.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/firefox-will-no-longer-support-do-not-track-feature-141543907.html?src=rss
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The year's end is quickly approaching and that means all the best of 2024 lists are coming out. The latest is Apple's App Store Awards, which highlight 17 apps across the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Vision Pro. The most notable winner for us here at Engadget? Balatro+ from LocalThunk. Balatro+ takes home the prize for Apple Arcade Game of the Year after already capturing so many of our hearts. The roguelike game is a fantastic mix of poker, deck-building, solitaire and more that gets addictive quick. It's only been available on iOS through Apple Arcade or as a standalone purchase since September. It's also available on all other platforms, including the PC and Nintendo Switch. If you're the rare person out there who prefers physical games to digital ones (a stance I can sometimes relate to) then you'll be happy to know a $16 Balatro playing card deck is currently available for preorder on Fangamer. However, it won't ship until March 2025 so it might be worth first checking out the game digitally. Other games awarded in Apple's App Store awards include AFK Journey, Thank Goodness You're Here! and Squad Busters. Apple also announced six apps that are recognized for their Cultural Impact. Winners in this category included Oko, an AI-powered navigation app for people who are blind or low-vision that offers information such as what's happening at an intersection and turn-by-turn directions. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/balatro-is-apples-arcade-game-of-the-year-because-of-course-it-is-140030994.html?src=rss
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Triple-A games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Astro Bot and Silent Hill 2 may get most of the glory at this years Game Awards but indie developers and gamemakers are getting a spotlight of their own before the big show. Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition will air a digital-only broadcast starting at 12PM ET on Wednesday, December 11 on The Game Awards official YouTube and Twitch channels. The stream is also embedded below. The Game Awards edition of the Day of the Devs broadcast will feature at least 19 indie games from studios such as Annapurna, Heart Machine, Panic and Riff Raff Games. The indie game event will also feature seven world premieres of upcoming titles, title reveals and release date announcements. This also marks the second year of the Day of the Devs showcase preceding The Game Awards. The Game Awards will follow the indie game showcase tomorrow starting at 7:30PM ET. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Astro Bot are tied for the most nominations at seven each. The Japanese RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio earned six nods. Silent Hill 2 and Balatro finished third with five nominations each. All the previously mentioned titles except for Silent Hill 2 are up for the Game of the Year award along with Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/watch-the-day-of-the-devs-2024-game-awards-stream-here-at-12pm-et-140026531.html?src=rss
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