AbleGamers makes it its mission to enrich the lives of players with disabilities and ensure that there is an ongoing conversation in game development about making games accessible to as many people as possible.

To that end, the charity organization has created a new program that seeks to put game developers and publishers directly in contact with disabled players and accessibility experts. 

Dubbed Player Panels, the program has assembled a team of disabled players to test games and then share a unique perspective based on their own experiences with disabilities with game developers and researchers. By creating such a panel, AbleGamers hopes that the program will be able to provide game developers with insight on accessibility o…

Jessica KleinOctober 30, 2024 7:41 AM EDT

For Vanessa Bennett, senior international business leader at Roche, the COVID-19 pandemic had a silver lining: It made people comfortable with self-healthcare. With 4,000 U.S. women dying each year from preventable cervical cancer, which can arise from HPV, screening is crucial but underutilized by those wishing to avoid uncomfortable Pap smears. Roche’s HPV self-collection solution includes a swab or brush for users to collect their own specimen privately, in a healthcare setting; a lab then analyzes the collected cells for 14 different types of high-risk HPV genotypes. A medical consult follows, with intervention help if high-risk HPV is detected. Through Roche’s partnership with Peru’s Min…

Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring price tags that soar over $500–however, if you just need something basic to change your posture during the workweek, take a look at the affordable Edx Electric Standing Desk at Walmart. Multiple colors and sizes are available with prices starting at just $80 (was $140), making it a solid choice for shoppers on a budget.

Need a new chair to pair with your affordable new desk? Walmart has several good options on sale, including the Bossin Big and Tall Home Office Chair for $100 (was $200). Along with waterpr…

Social media has become the best way to find news globally. It’s no surprise that many users will look for information to bet on their favorite sports and teams on it as well. 

In 2022, the revenue for sports betting in the USA was $7.56 billion. This evolution shows us that the future of sports betting is shaped by new strategies, technology, and player interests, with a focus on social interactions and community. Here we’ll discuss the role of media on sports betting and how influencers are shaping opinions with their authority.

The Influence of Social Media on Sports Betting

Social media has significantly impacted sports betting by providing a platform for sharing tips, strategies, and real-time news updates that influence betting odds. According to research …

In 2006, Joaquin Phoenix was nominated for Best Actor for playing Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, a role that required him to sing Cash’s legendary songs. Phoenix didn’t win the Oscar until 2020 when he was named Best Actor for playing Arthur Fleck in Joker. However, Phoenix’s previous music experience didn’t make things any easier for him when filming Joker: Folie à Deux. According to director Todd Phillips, the pressure of shooting the sequel’s elaborate musical numbers made Phoenix feel physically ill.

While speaking with EW, Phillips said that Phoenix “was sick every day” over nerves because the movie required him to sing and dance on set alongside his new co-star, Lady Gaga. Phillips also credited Gaga–who plays Harley Quinn in the film–with giving Phoenix advice that helped…

Xbox wrapped up its summer games showcase with the announcement of a new digital Xbox Series X along with new color options, as introduced by Xbox president Sarah Bond. But Bond also took the opportunity to publicly reaffirm that the company is planning to remain in the console race.

“It’s our mission to make Xbox the best place for you to play–by including the titles from our own studios in Game Pass at launch, by bringing your games into the future with our commitment to game preservation, by pushing the technical boundaries in our future hardware, and empowering you to play your games anywhere you want on Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud,” Bond said near the end of the presentation. “This is what defines Xbox today and in the future, and we’re hard at work on the next generation.”…

Between TV shows, movies, and video game cameos, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are everywhere these days. The franchise started as an underground comic book, and if you’re looking to return to those roots, this Humble Bundle deal is not to be missed. It’s a massive stack of TMNT stories, all for just $18, and it includes one of the most critically acclaimed tales in the franchise’s history. This bundle includes all 15 currently released volumes of IDW’s ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series. The hardcover versions of these retail for $40-$60 and are roughly 400 pages each, so this is a ridiculously good deal. Even the Kindle ebook versions go for $25 each.

Humble Bundle: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection

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