A 36-year-old Chinese national and former employee of SK hynix has been found guilty of stealing trade secrets from the company to benefit Huawei. The ex-employee, who will not be named due to confidentiality concerns, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined approximately $15,000. According to court documents, the employee printed around 4,000 … Read more
Sega is reviving its first-ever fighting game franchise, Virtua Fighter, after leaving it in arcade purgatory for 18 years. The company is working on a new Virtua Fighter game for the first time since 2006, aiming to refresh the stale IP and connect with both old and new generations of gamers. According to global head … Read more
A New Zealand start-up has achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fusion research by creating plasma, the first step towards harnessing this clean energy source. OpenStar, founded by Ratu Mataira, claims to have built and contained a plasma cloud at 300,000 degrees Celsius for 20 seconds using an unconventional reactor design. This breakthrough comes with … Read more
My Little Pony has finally won the coveted spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame, joining iconic toys like Transformers and Phase 10. The pastel-colored ponies were chosen from a pool of 12 finalists, which also included popular party games, remote-controlled vehicles, and classic board games. The selection is a testament to the enduring … Read more
Happiness is a universal goal, yet we often find ourselves struggling with challenges that test our resolve. The question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” is one of the most enduring and complex queries humanity has ever posed. However, it’s essential to recognize that difficulties are an inevitable part of life. Rather than … Read more
A new report reveals a widening racial disparity in the New York State Parole Board’s decision-making process. Over the past three years, people of color are significantly less likely to be released from prison compared to their white counterparts. The data shows that Black and Hispanic individuals have been denied parole at a rate 34.79%, … Read more
Former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is selling his luxury home in Las Vegas, which has hit the market for nearly $6 million. The 5,500-square-foot, custom-designed property was built last year after Jacobs bought the underlying land for $750,000 in 2021. The single-level home features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and various luxurious amenities, including a … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and appointed long-time adviser Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of policy in his new administration. Zeldin, a Republican who lost his bid for governor of New York in 2022, will focus on “ensuring fair and swift … Read more
Nvidia shares have edged lower on Monday despite still being on track to add more than $350 billion in value this month. The company’s third-quarter earnings report is set for next Wednesday, with analysts expecting a massive year-over-year revenue surge of 82% to nearly $33 billion. Nvidia has already surpassed Apple as the world’s most … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises to the crypto industry have left analysts optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies. The president-elect has vowed to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet” and has taken steps to ease regulatory pressures on the industry. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, hit a new high Monday, soaring 12% … Read more