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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 To Be Released On October 25

The main campaign is set in the early 1990s at the end of the Cold War. The multiplayer version will also launch with 16 new maps.

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8 months ago

June 10, 2024

Nour Nasir

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The latest title in Activision’s Call of Duty franchise is set to be released on October 25th, along with day-one availability on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription plan. The main campaign of the new Black Ops 6 will be set in the early 1990s, at the end of the cold war.

Developed by Raven Software and Treyarch, the game will also include a multiplayer mode with 16 maps as well as a new “Zombies” experience.

Set after Black Ops Cold War, the main story includes flashbacks to Black Ops 2, along with highly immersive spy missions and government conspiracies. Game locations include Southern Europe, Russian Tundra, Middle Eastern desert and the USA. In addition, Raven Software has added plenty of 90s tech and equipment, along with iconic characters like Frank Woods and Russell Adler.

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The Black Ops 6 multiplayer mode, created by Treyarch, offers 16 new maps, including 12 core 6-vs-6 environments and four strike maps that can be played in 2-vs-2 or 6-vs-6 modes. For Zombie aficionados, the round-based mode returns to Black Ops 6, delivering waves of undead opponents for players to battle through. Two new maps will be available at launch, along with a mixture of weapons and upgrades.

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In addition to new maps, the multiplayer version of Black Ops 6 also has an “omni-movement” feature designed to allow greater control. Players can now sprint, dive, and slide in any direction and even rotate while lying on the ground.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is released on October 25th for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, and PS5. Subscribers to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass will get access to the new title on day one.

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Will Upcoming Changes Turn Instagram Into A TikTok Clone?

Updates are rolling out for the grid layout and Reels length, while new editing tools clearly imitate those of the rival Chinese platform.

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1 day ago

January 24, 2025

Nour Nasir

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Instagram recently faced backlash for swapping its iconic square grid for rectangles, disrupting the aesthetic of thousands of carefully curated profiles. However, the Meta-owned platform isn’t stopping there, after announcing more incoming TikTok-like changes designed to give users greater control over their profiles.

“We launched a new tall grid on profiles this week and I got a lot of feedback, both positive and quite negative,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared in an Instagram caption on Monday. “The goal is a simpler, cleaner place that maintains, and even increases, creator control”.

Here are some of the details about further changes we can expect:

Customizable Grids: Users will soon be able to tweak how their posts appear on the grid, including adjusting image crops and reordering posts entirely.
Direct-To-Grid Posts: A new option will allow users to post directly to their profile grid without automatically adding it to their main feed.
Highlights Relocation: Instagram’s Highlights feature will move from above the grid into a dedicated tab, while also becoming part of the profile grid itself.
Longer Reels: Reels are getting a significant upgrade, with the maximum video length jumping from 90 seconds to 3 minutes.

The updates are part of Instagram’s ongoing effort to compete with TikTok, which narrowly avoided a US ban following a 75-day delay granted by President Donald Trump. With the Chinese video platform’s future remaining uncertain, Instagram seems eager to capture disillusioned users by offering features that feel increasingly similar to those of its rival.

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In fact, Instagram’s recent changes go beyond just the app’s layout: On Sunday, parent company Meta launched the standalone Edits app, a clear imitation of TikTok’s popular video-editing tool, CapCut. Additionally, Meta has been enticing creators with cash bonuses to encourage them to post their videos on Instagram and Facebook.

It’s clear Instagram is shifting its strategy to appeal to the short-form video crowd. Whether these changes will win over users or continue to spark discontent remains to be seen.