The Video Game History Foundation has launched a free digital library of documents, magazines, and transcripts related to video games. A collection of early gaming magazines caught the author’s eye, with the earliest issue being Electronic Games from 1981. This magazine features news about McDonald’s exploring computerized ordering systems, including designing a videogame for customers … Read more
NASA experts have weighed in on the question of whether dry, desert planets like Tatooine and Arrakis can support native life. According to new data from the Habitable Worlds Observatory project, water is essential for a planet’s stability and ecosystems. The researchers found that there is a threshold of water needed to maintain a stable … Read more
Italian judges on Friday blocked the government’s request to hold asylum seekers in Albania while their cases are being processed, striking another blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s anti-immigration policy. This is the third time a court has ruled against the plan since October, when Italy began housing migrants in detention centers in Albania. Under … Read more
The 41st Sundance Film Festival kicked off in Park City with a mix of nostalgia and uncertainty. Rumors swirled about the festival’s future plans, with potential moves to Salt Lake City, Cincinnati, or Boulder. Despite this, some standout films emerged amidst a muted atmosphere. A few gems surfaced among the slush, offering hope that Sundance … Read more
Costco has announced that its non-union employees will receive significant pay raises, with the top-end hourly rate increasing by $1 per hour to $30.20 per hour. This increase is expected to benefit over 200,000 workers, and will be accompanied by additional benefits such as an extra week of vacation after 30 years. The company’s decision … Read more
Nintendo’s plans for 2025 have sparked excitement among fans, with the addition of new games to its Switch Online service being a major highlight. With the launch of the Switch 2 later this year and the confirmation that it will continue to offer the Nintendo Switch Online catalog of retro games, players are hoping for … Read more
The Grammy Awards will proceed as planned this year, despite the devastating LA fires that have ravaged the city. Showrunners say the ceremony will be a celebration of resilience and unity, with a focus on charitable efforts to support those affected by the disaster. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated that cancelling the show … Read more
Costco, the retail giant, is under fire from a group of Republican attorneys general, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. The company’s shareholders rejected a proposal on January 23 to evaluate risks associated with DEI policies, which are a priority for former President Trump. Trump issued an … Read more
SpaceX is preparing for its second Starlink launch this month from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 230th orbital launch from SLC-40, with liftoff scheduled for 3:54 a.m. EST. Live coverage begins an hour prior to liftoff, courtesy of Spaceflight Now. This mission marks the 21st time Booster … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove tampons from men’s bathrooms in company offices has been met with resistance from employees. The move, seen as a symbolic act against his conservative-leaning policies, was part of a broader effort to curb hate speech and misinformation on the platform. Since President-elect Donald Trump took office, Meta has … Read more