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PairedWorld Foundation Unveils Innovative Solution to Digital Addiction and Loneliness during World Economic Forum and Announces Key Additions to Its Board and Strategic Partnerships

Davos, Switzerland – As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 has come to an end, a critical theme has resonated throughout the discussions: the deep and complex relationship between technology and modern society. Key topics, such as the escalating issues of digital addiction, loneliness, and isolation, sparked intense debates. Initiatives like Human Change, along with dialogues among the world's tech leaders about technology's potential to enhance humanity, have set the stage. Leading this charge, the PairedWorld Foundation unveiled its innovative approach, marking a significant milestone in harnessing emerging technology

Special Olympics Begin Inclusive Esports Initiative

Top GamesSpecial Olympics and Microsoft have announced the inaugural Gaming for Inclusion event. / Photo courtesy of Special Olympics/MicrosoftThe Special Olympics has announced plans to partner with Microsoft in the launch of its inaugural esports event, Gaming for Inclusion.The event will run Sept. 12-14, and will feature Special Olympics athletes competing alongside Unified partners in Rocket League, Madden NFL 22 and Forza Motorsport 7. Top competitors will then get a chance to play alongside celebrities such as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, former NFL running back Jamaal Charles, and several

20 Best Anime on Netflix (2021)

Netflix has started to expand its anime catalog in recent years, and now, it has some pretty good shows to choose from for those who aren’t willing to jump to a platform like Crunchyroll or Funimation. Here are some of the best anime on Netflix in 2021. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Best Anime on Netflix Source: BONES Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is widely considered a must-watch show for both newcomers and longtime anime watchers. It combines comedy, action, and heartfelt moments as two brothers go on a journey full of mysteries and

CSPPA, We.Care launch mental health program for CS:GO players

The Counter-Strike Professional Players' Association (CSPPA) and We.Care, a Danish online mental health company, have announced that they have expanded their mental health program to include all CS:GO players following a two-month pilot program with North last summer. CSPPA members will have around-the-clock access to a dedicated clinical psychologist that they can talk to via encrypted video or messaging. The counselling services will be provided by therapists specialised in the treatment of gaming-related issues and with a background in working with elite athletes from various sports. "When it comes to

Opinion: Why We Must Open the Doors for Young Women to Participate in Esports

In this opinion piece, CSL Esports Marketing and Social Media Manager Haleigh Durkin talks about the ongoing challenges of making esports more welcoming and safe for women and girls and what we can do about it as an industry. Have you grown into someone your younger self would have respected? The question lingers in my mind whenever I consider the role I’ve played in helping develop the scholastic esports scene. My name is Haleigh Durkin, and every day I am trying to become the person I needed most as a

What I Learnt on My First Day in VR

Connection, immersion and a heartfelt pang I didn’t expect.Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash“Hey man, would you like some water?”My friend is offering me a plastic water bottle. I reach out and take it a little cack-handedly, like I’m wearing thick ski gloves.“Go ahead, drink some,” he encourages.I bring the bottle up to my face and upend it. Water pours out over my face. I laugh.“That’s amazing!” I say.“Yeah, they’ve put water bottles and drinking fountains all over the place in here to remind people to drink water in

The United Auburn Indian Community Supports California Problem…

The tribe’s continued support has been invaluable for us, and it is especially so during these challenging and unprecedented times,” said Robert Jacobson, Executive Director of CCPG. “During times of uncertainty, fear or loneliness, individuals are at their most vulnerable." MURRIETA, Calif. (PRWEB) August 03, 2020 The California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) thanks the United Auburn Indian Community, operators of Thunder Valley casino, for its continued support during these current unprecedented times. CCPG is a non-profit organization, founded in 1986, dedicated to assisting problem gamblers and their loved ones

Our favorite games from the Itch.io racial justice bundle

Last month’s Itch.io Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality was a massive hit with gamers, raising over eight million dollars for the NAACP and Community Bail Fund. The key to its success was the sheer size of its offering for a $5 minimum donation: 1,741 products from 1,391 different creators. It’s a motley collection of video games, development tools, tabletop RPGs, comics and zines. There are some well-known titles in there like Night in the Woods and Octodad, but sorting through the rest of the pile is an absolutely massive