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What Does Automation Mean? Automation is the creation and application of technologies to produce and deliver goods and services with minimal human intervention. The implementation of automation technologies, techniques and processes improve the efficiency, reliability, and/or speed of many tasks that were previously performed by humans. Techopedia Explains Automation In the enterprise, popular approaches to automation include business process automation (BPA) and robotic process automation (RPA). In general, the term BPA is used when talking about how to apply the concept of automation to business processes, while RPA is used when discussing how to automate a specific, repetitive task....

What Does Static Data Mean? Static data is data that does not change after being recorded. It is a fixed data set. Experts contrast static data with dynamic data, where dynamic data may change after it is recorded, and has to be continually updated. Techopedia Explains Static Data The fundamental difference between static and dynamic data necessitates different kinds of system design. For instance, a project that requires inputting various geographic latitudes and longitudes would never need to be updated....

It’s not exactly a secret that Grand Theft Auto is one of the best-selling video game franchises ever, but publisher Take-Two Interactive’s latest reports regarding the series’ lifetime sales figures confirm that it is in some truly elite company. According to those reports, Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 150 million units to date. While that’s an impressive enough figure in its own right, what may be even more impressive is the fact that the lifetime sales figures of the GTA franchise just crossed the 350 million units mark....

After playing Persona 5 Royal, I had to see what kind of critiques others had come up with for the game. There are very few critiques I have for it myself, so I was genuinely curious what others had to say. The game has been received incredibly well, with a 95% on Metacritic and a 10/10 on IGN. So where do its faults come in? Persona 5 Royal is a turn-based JRPG, and it’s certainly one of the best....

A PSA from someone on Reddit warns against wearing a mechanical watch while using the PS5’s DualSense. There is a lot to celebrate about PlayStation and Xbox’s new consoles. However, the element that has been championed most is the PS5’s DualSense. The controller is one of the biggest differences between the last generation and the new one. PlayStation wanted to further submerge its players into the gaming experience and has done so using the DualSense’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers....

Our quick take Withings Activite Steel - 4.0 / 5 Withings Activite Steel review: Design Withings Activite Steel review: Features Withings Activite Steel review: Tracking accuracy Withings Activite Steel review: Health Mate app To recap The Withings Activité Steel is a great device for getting you up, moving and looking good while you do it. As long as you are aware of its features and limitations, it’s a perfect half-way device between the original Activité and the Pop, best described as a good compromise....

Earlier this year, fans were disappointed to hear that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was being delayed past its original October launch date. While the announcement was a big setback, players have been enjoying the pre-patch these last 2 weeks which brought the level squish, class changes, and Timewalking campaigns for alts. Although most of the community was prepared to wait until the end of 2020, Blizzard stated this morning that the new release date is now November 23rd....

Wurm Online, which bills itself as the ultimate sandbox MMORPG, is finally making its way to Steam fourteen years after its official launch. Developer and publisher Code Club AB is currently polishing multiple game aspects in preparation, including UI improvements, lighting and visual updates, bug smooshing, and even a new game trailer. According to the press release, Code Club AB has been hard at work for the past eight months getting the game ready for this monumental task....

WWE advises its viewers to “never try this at home.” However, there are some moves that should also never be repeated in the squared circle. In the world of wrestling entertainment, it takes two to tango. Both the performer and the recipient of the move should be well-prepared; else there would be major physical consequences. There exist moves that are only entrusted to elite wrestlers due to the fact that they can perform it with little risk of injury....

In the wake of WWE 2K20 being universally panned by critics and fans alike, 2K Sports has opted to cancel WWE 2K21 and give the development team more time to work on next year’s WWE 2K22. To fill the gap, 2K Sports is releasing a cartoony, arcade-style fighting game called WWE 2K Battlegrounds, which has just confirmed two more wrestlers for its large and still-growing roster. In tweets sent out earlier today and yesterday, WWE 2K Battlegrounds has confirmed that Jeff Hardy, Mandy Rose, Nia Jax, and The Miz will be featured on the roster....

Intimacy can take many forms, and Wynonna Earp excels at depicting many of them. From hot lesbian sex scenes to sisters sharing their vulnerabilities with one another, this soft-yet-gory show is filled with examples of people letting each other in, and it’s riveting as hell (or, you know… Purgatory). While starcrossed lovers Wynonna and Doc have not always let their walls down for one another, their relationship has been pretty steady this season....

In a fascinating interview with Kotaku, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer addressed what the long-term implications of Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media acquisition are and whether or not future major Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox platforms. Specifically, the interviewer asked, “Is it possible to recoup a $7.5 billion investment if you don’t sell Elder Scrolls VI on the PlayStation?” Spencer offered a quick response. “Yes,” Spencer said. “I don’t want to be flip about that....

Even though there’s rumors of Xbox Live and Games with Gold getting a major overhaul for Xbox Series X, August’s Games with Gold titles should still be on the way. Every month, Xbox Live Gold members are gifted various Xbox games for free, so long as their Live subscription is still active. The selection for Games with Gold is a seemingly random grab-bag of triple-A titles in their twilight, or indie delights that deserve more attention....

After Microsoft backpedaled on Xbox One’s controversial DRM policy during the console’s E3 2013 reveal, the Xbox team are looking into digital game sharing options once again. One of the biggest stories of E3 2013 was the reveal of the Xbox One, and the immediate backlash towards the console’s DRM policies and perceived limitations in game sharing. Amidst a massive wave of controversy, Microsoft quickly backpedaled on those Xbox One DRM policies, the always-online feature, and its family shared library feature....

Microsoft’s rumored Xbox Series S, known in the Development Took Kit OS as Project ‘Lockhart’, is reported to be getting a reveal event in August. The alleged ‘budget-friendly’ Series X reveal may clear up the mystery that has been surrounding Project ‘Lockhart’ and other codenames recently. Eurogamer has reported that the lower-priced and powered model of the Xbox Series X was originally meant to be revealed at E3 2020. However, after its cancelation, the big reveal was moved to August where it’s due to receive its very own showcase....

Video games are an incredible form of media that captivates audiences all around the world. But, video games aren’t perfect, and like with any other medium, there is always more to do in the realm of diversity and accessibility. Microsoft decided to make a huge, and necessary, step towards broader accessibility for players when they announced their Xbox adaptive controller earlier this week. This new controller uses other peripherals in conjunction with the controller itself to help players develop and experience the games fully....

For nearly two decades, the Yakuza franchise has become a highly successful video game series by selling over 14 million copies. The SEGA franchise contains ten main games, two of which are remakes, along with three spin-off titles. Created by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the purpose behind Yakuza was the telling of what life’s like as a Japanese gangster. The Yakuza games are the typical beat ’em up action games but with some open-world, role-playing elements sprinkled in....

Our quick take Yamaha SR-B20A - 4.0 / 5 Design Surface- or wall-mount Dimensions: 53 x 910 x 131mm Typically slick standard of finish Features 120 watts of power HDMI ARC input Bluetooth 5.0 Interface Sound Bar Remote app for iOS and Android Full-function remote control Touch-sensitive controls on board Sound quality Dynamic, detailed sound Impressively wide and tall soundstage Distinct lack of low-frequency articulacy To recap If you want to put an audio rocket up your gaming and movie-watching experience, without properly breaking the bank or filling up your space with a big, imposing soundbar, the Yamaha SR-B20A may be the way forward....

Breath of the Wild is having every inch of its expanse explored before the anticipated sequel arrives - an impatient wait for fans but one that is advantageous for urban explorers. As more of Hyrule’s secrets become uncovered, we learn new tips, tricks, and hidden animations along the way, and one player has discovered another fascinating detail from atop Link’s chimney. Upon its release, Breath of the Wild immediately captured the hearts of fans, and set them on an adventure they would never forget....

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories marked the first time that this trading card game appeared on a home console in America in video game form. This was also the first time it twisted its rules. This game brought many mechanics that aren’t present in the original trading card game, and if that wasn’t enough, it also nerfed all effect monster cards to the point where all monster cards had no effects or abilities....