Mike Fischer, Professor of Interactive Media at the University of Southern California and Advisor at KRAFTON, shares his insights on the global games market’s transformation in 2024. He attributes the industry’s struggles to a combination of factors, including the hangover from overexpansion during the Covid pandemic, tightening restrictions on user data, and the aging life … Read more
A recent study has found that the risk of developing dementia after age 55 is alarmingly high, with 42% of Americans facing this risk. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, used data from nearly 16,000 participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS) and projects that half a million new … Read more
The Russian economy is facing significant stress due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with US President-elect Donald Trump potentially using aggressive sanctions and energy policy as a tool for negotiations. However, it remains unclear whether the new administration will exert pressure or prioritize friendship with Moscow. A clearer indication of Russia’s economic difficulties is … Read more
UK Anti-Corruption Minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned from her position after being named in graft probes in Bangladesh. The probes were launched when Siddiq’s aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted as the country’s leader. Siddiq repeated that she had done nothing wrong but acknowledged it would be a distraction to continue in office. Siddiq, 42, has … Read more
Cowboys coaching vacancy has sparked interest among several teams, including the Jaguars and Saints. However, a team that has not requested an interview is likely to hire Kellen Moore for his first head coaching job. Moore spent five years with the Cowboys, four as offensive coordinator under Jason Garrett and Mike McCarthy. The coach was … Read more
Astronaut Don Pettit, part of Expedition 72 crew, recently captured stunning images of Comet ATLAS as it approached the sun. The comet, now visible in the constellation Sagittarius, is predicted to be one of the brightest of the year due to its close encounter with the star. Comet ATLAS is an enormous ball of ice, … Read more
Microsoft has issued a warning that the January 2025 Windows 11 and Windows 10 cumulative updates may fail if Citrix Session Recording Agent (SRA) version 2411 is installed on devices. This issue affects a limited number of organizations, but home users are not expected to be impacted. The problem arises when the SRA installation prevents … Read more
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith believes President Donald Trump would have been convicted at trial if he had won the 2020 presidential election. The Justice Department considered charging Trump with inciting insurrection, but ultimately decided not to. Smith holds Trump accountable for the deadly January 6, 2021, riot that occurred during the certification of the … Read more
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for exporting advanced computer chips used in artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to balance national security concerns with economic interests of producers and other countries. The framework would restrict exports to 120 countries, including Mexico, Portugal, Israel, and Switzerland, but prioritize access for allies like Australia, Canada, and Japan. … Read more
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Capital One, alleging that the bank misled consumers about its high-interest savings accounts and cheated them out of over $2 billion in lost interest payments. The CFPB claims that Capital One froze the rate for its 360 Savings accounts at a low level despite rising nationally, … Read more