All posts tagged: Discord

Xbox rolls out support for Discord stream viewing

Xbox rolls out support for Discord stream viewing

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GamesBeat Next is connecting the next generation of video game leaders. And you can join us, coming up October 28th and 29th in San Francisco! Take advantage of our buy one, get one free pass offer. Sale ends this Friday, August 16th. Join us by registering here.  Xbox announced this week that it’s rolling out new features for Discord as part of its August update. These new features include the ability to watch Discord streams directly from the console itself, where previously users would need to use an outside device. This compliments the existing ability for users to stream their Xbox gameplay live on the chat platform. According to Discord’s latest update, the new features include the integration of Discord in to the Happening Now tab of the Xbox Friends list. Now players can see which of their friends are speaking in voice channels or gaming, and jump into the call or chat with other users directly from the Xbox itself. This allows users to partake of most of Discord’s features without having to use …

Stability AI sows gen AI discord with Stable Artisan

Stability AI sows gen AI discord with Stable Artisan

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Join us in returning to NYC on June 5th to collaborate with executive leaders in exploring comprehensive methods for auditing AI models regarding bias, performance, and ethical compliance across diverse organizations. Find out how you can attend here. Stability AI is finally bringing its generative AI technology for text and video content to Discord. The new Stable Artisan Discord bot service officially launched today, enabling users to generate images with Stable Diffusion 3 (SD3) and video with Stable Video Diffusion (SVD) via a Discord bot. The idea of using Discord as an interface is one that rival gen AI image service Midjourney has had since it first debuted in 2022. Stability AI has been providing access to its core Stable Diffusion models via an API that developers could access. For the core model, the weights were also available on HuggingFace. Until February 22 of this year, Stable Diffusion was also available via the Clipdrop web service, which is now owned by gen AI startup Jasper. Stable Video on the other hand is still available via the …

How to Set Up A Discord Server in 2024

How to Set Up A Discord Server in 2024

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Creating and managing a Discord server can initially appear challenging, yet with a structured approach, you can establish a vibrant and well-organized online community. Whether your server is intended for gaming, educational purposes, or social interaction, this guide will help you navigate through the setup and management process. By following these steps, you can create an engaging space for your members to interact and collaborate using both the Discord website and app. Initiating Your Discord Server The first step is to launch your server. In the Discord interface, click the plus sign located on the left-hand sidebar. You have the option to start from scratch or use a pre-existing template, which can be especially helpful if you are new to Discord. Give your server a name that reflects its purpose, select an appropriate region to ensure optimal performance for your members, and upload a profile picture to give your community a distinct visual identity. Once your server is created, consider setting up the following key elements: A welcome channel to greet new members and provide …

Avoid (Some) Discord Server Chaos With New Polls Feature

Avoid (Some) Discord Server Chaos With New Polls Feature

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Discord added a long-awaited feature earlier this month. Discord servers can now abandon voting bots and reaction-based voting systems in favor of polls. Many social and messaging platforms — like Mastodon and Slack — have had polling functions for years, but this is the first time Discord has formally added the feature. Discord started as a voice chat service for gamers, so perhaps a polling function wasn’t as useful then. But now, the use of Discord has expanded beyond gaming, and servers who use the platform primarily for messaging will find a lot of value in the new feature. Adding polls on Discord is easy. Here’s why you should consider using polls and what to know about voting using polls. And if you’re considering joining a server, here’s our complete guide to Discord and what to know about ads on Discord.  Read more: Overwatch 2 Season 10 Guide: The Game Has Never Been This Good This is what it looks like when a Discord poll is final. Discord Why you should use Discord polls Polls …

How to Use Discord: The Best Guide for 2024

How to Use Discord: The Best Guide for 2024

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Discord, initially crafted with gamers in mind, has blossomed into a multifaceted communication hub suited for various community interactions. Whether you’re a first-time user or looking to deepen your understanding of its extensive features, this guide will walk you through the essentials of making the most out of Discord. Getting Started is Simple Embarking on your Discord journey is straightforward. You have the flexibility to engage with the platform directly through your web browser or by downloading the application on your PC or Mac. For those always on the move, a mobile app is also available, ensuring you stay connected no matter where you are. All versions maintain uniform functionality, so choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. Setting Up Your Discord Account To start, you’ll need to create an account. This process involves providing an email, a display name, a unique username, a secure password, and your birthdate. Following these steps, you’ll be prompted to verify your account, a crucial step to ensure your digital safety. Don’t worry if you’re not ready to …

Discord obliterated a YouTube view count record. It may have been an accident.

Discord obliterated a YouTube view count record. It may have been an accident.

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When it comes to breaking YouTube records, you’ve probably heard of MrBeast and his record of most subscribed individual creator on the platform. MrBeast also once held the record for most viewed YouTube video in a 24-hour period after one of his uploads from August 2023 received nearly 60 million views in a day. MrBeast’s 24-hour view record would quickly be bested by the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer which dropped just this past December. The GTA 6 trailer garnered more than 74 million views to grab that record from MrBeast. But it seems like no one will be breaking the new record-holders view count any time soon. On Monday, April 1st, 2024, the popular messaging platform Discord dropped a video announcing a new “Loot Boxes” feature. While the “feature” existed, Discord wasn’t serious about it. It was an April Fools’ Day joke. Discord Loot Boxes have already been removed from the platform. But, somehow, Discord’s 18-second April Fools’ Loot Boxes video received more than one billion views in a 24 hour period. Yes, …

A Haunted Discord Server Is the Last Good Place Online

A Haunted Discord Server Is the Last Good Place Online

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In a charming game called This Discord Has Ghosts in It, up to 15 participants at a time gather in a Discord server that has been reimagined as a haunted house. (Of course.) Inside lies a maze of (chat) rooms where each player takes the role of either an eponymous spirit or a paranormal investigator. Each character has a secret motivation, chosen at the start of the game: For investigators, their secret is the reason they are in the house; for ghosts, it’s what pins their shade to the mortal realm. Your MO is not to win but to “give away the game,” as the very purple game manual states. That means figuring out a way to communicate your secret to the other team. The problem is, you’re not allowed to just say it. Ghosts can interact with the game only via text-based chat. They can type descriptions of their hauntings, share images and GIFs, link to songs and videos, and add new rooms to the house. Meanwhile, investigators are confined to Discord’s voice call …

EU discord over Ukraine free trade spells trouble for Kyiv’s accession hopes – POLITICO

EU discord over Ukraine free trade spells trouble for Kyiv’s accession hopes – POLITICO

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Enlargement woes With Kyiv seeking closer ties with Brussels, the question remains as to how much the EU will have to change to accommodate Ukraine within its borders. Importantly, Ukraine would become the biggest beneficiary of the EU’s agricultural subsidies, if current rules apply — and that would only stoke the farmers’ fury further.  What’s happening now, “is more than foretaste. It’s the reality of how difficult it will be for Ukraine to be a member of the single market,” said one European diplomat, granted anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions.  EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTION POLL OF POLLS For more polling data from across Europe visit POLITICO Poll of Polls. “[French President Emmanuel] Macron talks about sending boots on the ground, and now he’s afraid of Ukrainian eggs,” they added, referring to the push from the French leader for artillery shells and western boots in the war-torn country at the end of February.  It’s unlikely that things will get any less fraught once Ukraine moves closer to joining the bloc. “This will have an …

What Does “Idle” Mean on Discord and Is It Accurate?

What Does “Idle” Mean on Discord and Is It Accurate?

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Key Takeaways Being idle on Discord can mean that the person has been inactive on their computer for 10 minutes, they have minimized the smartphone app, or they have manually set their status to idle. You may appear active on Discord even if you have minimized the app on your PC. The Discord idle status may not always be accurate, since you can manually set your status to idle and background noise on your microphone can mark you as online. When you see that someone is “idle” on Discord, what does it mean? Are they available for a chat or are they away from their desk? Here’s everything you need to know about the idle status on Discord and whether it’s accurate. What Does Idle Mean on Discord? Being idle on Discord means one of three things: the person has not interacted with their computer for 10 minutes, the person has minimized the app on their smartphone, or they have manually selected the idle status. These different reasons behind the idle status are why some …

There Are Dark Corners of the Internet. Then There’s 764

There Are Dark Corners of the Internet. Then There’s 764

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WIRED collaborated with Der Spiegel, Recorder, and The Washington Post on this reporting. Each wrote separate stories that the news organizations agreed to publish in tandem. This story contains descriptions of abuse, self-harm, murder, and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. It sounds like a cheap true-crime conspiracy: An international network of predators steeped in Satanism lure children from seemingly harmless online platforms like Discord, Minecraft, and Roblox and extort them to sexually exploit and grievously harm themselves. Some victims are even pushed to suicide. Except it’s true. A reporting consortium including Der Spiegel, Recorder, The Washington Post, and WIRED has unearthed a sprawling ecosystem that has targeted thousands of people and victimized dozens, if not hundreds, of children using some of the internet’s biggest platforms. Law enforcement believes the “com” network encompasses a swath of interlocking groups with thousands of users, including hundreds of hardcore members who victimize children through coordinated online campaigns of extortion, doxing, swatting, and harassment. This reporting consortium has obtained and analyzed more than 3 million messages from more than 50 …