Valve Software recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with a two-hour documentary about its development. The film also exposed the company’s narrow escape from financial ruin due to a massive lawsuit from Vivendi, a French conglomerate. In 2001, Vivendi acquired Sierra and Valve, and then distributed copies of Counter-Strike in internet cafes, sparking … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-leaders of a new government efficiency commission. The goal is to reduce government spending by cutting agencies, potentially affecting millions of Americans employed by the federal government. The commission aims to eliminate certain agencies, with Vivek Ramaswamy stating that “we expect mass reductions … Read more
Federal authorities raided a Queens hotel owned by Weihong Hu, a significant donor to Mayor Eric Adams, on November 14. The search warrant was executed as part of an investigation led by U.S. Attorney Breon Peace in the Eastern District of New York. Hu’s company, Mayflower Wyndham Garden Hotel, received city funding for rooms used … Read more
A luxury new build in Henderson, Nevada, is up for sale with a price tag of $9.6 million. The 6,345-square-foot home features panoramic views over the Strip and Red Rock Mountains from its large windows and glass walls. Located in the SkyVu neighborhood within the guard-gated MacDonald Highlands community, this custom home is one of … Read more
This holiday season, scammers are on the prowl, targeting consumers with fake websites and scams. According to experts, Americans will spend up to $989 billion online, making it a prime target for scammers. To spot a fake website, look out for misspelled URLs, such as “www.amaz0n.com” instead of amazon.com. Scammers may also create sites that … Read more
Brazilian soccer star Neymar has acquired a luxurious penthouse in Dubai’s Bugatti Residences for $200 million. The unit, valued at $54.45 million, comes with a private car elevator and panoramic views of Downtown Dubai. The purchase marks the latest in Neymar’s high-profile real estate investments, following his recent $26 million waterfront land buy in Miami. … Read more
Apple is set to release iOS 18.2, bringing more Apple Intelligence features and eye-catching elements to users worldwide. The update will be a significant improvement over the current iOS 18.1 version, with new features that expand beyond U.S. English users. For those who use the iPhone in non-English languages, iOS 18.2 marks an exciting milestone … Read more
Rockstar Games has finally released a long-overdue console patch for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, bringing significant visual improvements to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC players. The update, which was not previously announced, addresses several issues that plagued the game when it launched three years ago. The most notable … Read more
The cryptocurrency industry’s top super PACs poured $131 million into congressional races this election cycle, helping elect dozens of pro-crypto lawmakers and securing key Democratic seats. Billionaires with crypto interests, including Elon Musk, also backed Donald Trump in the presidential election. Industry groups are now pushing for clearer regulations, citing concerns that the lack of … Read more
A new phishing campaign has been targeting e-commerce shoppers in Europe and the United States with fake websites that mimic legitimate brands. The attackers, identified as a Chinese financially motivated threat actor codenamed SilkSpecter, are using top-level domains such as .top, .shop, and .vip to trick victims into providing sensitive information. The phishing campaign is … Read more