How Can You Unit Test as a Game Dev
In part one of this article, let’s dig a little deeper because anecdotally, the answer I’ve received has always been one-sidedPhoto by Javier Martínez on Unsplash“Games can’t be unit tested.” — EveryoneBut coming from a decade of software engineering experience before entering the world of game development, this statement baffles me. I would
Read moreFinancial Services: How Does Technology Lead the Way?
Technology’s relentless march has brought about unprecedented changes across industries, reshaping the landscape of business within a mere five years. The financial services sector, in particular, has witnessed an era of remarkable technological advancements aimed at enhancing client experiences, promoting financial inclusion, and fortifying online security. Embracing this digital transformation,
Read moreHow to Use CSS aspect-ratio
Learn how to use the CSS aspect-ratio property, with practical examples, alternatives for older browsers, and other useful things to know. Continue reading How to Use CSS aspect-ratio on SitePoint.
Read moreTwitter changes its official handle to @X
Twitter has changed its official handle to @X as part of the ongoing rebranding. As a result, the original @Twitter handle is now inactive, and its bio reads “This account is no longer active. Follow @x for updates.” The social media company’s other official handles have either let go of
Read moreGoogle says 2 billion logged in monthly users are watching YouTube Shorts
Google said today that more than 2 billion logged-in monthly users are watching YouTube Shorts, giving it an edge over competitors like TikTok and Instagram Reels. This number is up from 1.5 billion monthly logged-in users for YouTube Shorts announced last year. During its Q2 2023 results, Google also said
Read moreMEF study finds Canada among lowest markets for user trust
A recent report launched by the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) at a conference in Toronto revealed the level of trust of Canadian mobile users when it comes to personal data sharing is a full five percentage points below the global average. The release of the Canadian-centric research findings is a
Read moreQT Qonference 2023: Uniting Tech and 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
QueerTech, an organization committed to fostering inclusivity in the tech industry, is gearing up for its annual event, QT Qonference 2023. Scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2, the conference aims to bring together the tech and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The QT Qonference 2023 promises “a lineup of inspiring keynote speakers, thought-provoking
Read moreAI leaders warn Senate of twin risks: Moving too slow and moving too fast
Leaders from the AI research world appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss and answer questions about the nascent technology. Their broadly unanimous opinions generally fell into two categories: we need to act soon, but with a light touch — risking AI abuse if we don’t move forward, or
Read moreExclusive: Goodwater Capital snags $1B across two new funds, despite cooling interest in consumer tech
Goodwater, one of comparatively few firms to focus exclusively on consumer tech investments, has closed on $1 billion in capital commitments across its fifth early-stage fund and its third opportunity-style fund, TechCrunch is first to report. The bulk of the capital — 60% — will be invested in early- and
Read moreMain Sequence hits first close of $450M AUD for its third deep tech fund
Main Sequence, an Australian venture capital firm, said Wednesday it has raised the $450 million AUD (approximately $303 million) first close of its third fund. The venture capital firm, founded by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), has secured funding from new limited partners, including LGT
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