Google settles lawsuits over "deceptive" Pixel 4 ads involving influencers
The states are demanding $9.4 million in penalties
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There's a technology revolution everywhere and it's manifesting in more ways than we can imagine.
Arma 3 dev says it is still being used to create fake news, offers tips for identifying game footage
WTF?! Footage of video games purporting to be real-life incidents, particular those from conflicts, is far from a new phenomenon. The practice has been increasing this year following the war in Ukraine, and it's often Arma 3 gameplay that's used as the fake footage. Now, developer Bohemia Interactive has addressed the circulation of these videos and explained how to tell real clips from fakes.
Library of Obsolete Sounds preserves recordings of old tech
Recordings include old cameras, typewriters, computers, and more
Elon Musk says he'll build his own smartphone if Apple and Google ban Twitter
Ideas for a name: Twittphone, The Musker, Elon's angry device
Twitter CEO Elon Musk says verified checkmarks are making a comeback, again
The new system may include different checkmarks for corporate, government, and individual users
EA apologizes after controversial Need for Speed social media account calls fan "milkshake brain"
Failing to bring all the boys to the yard
Facepalm: A good social media account manager can improve their employer's public image through thoughtful interaction with customers. But there's a vital distinction between giving an intelligent response to a genuine complaint and calling someone a "milkshake brain." Unfortunately for EA, its Need for Speed account chose to throw said insult at a fan, prompting an apology from the company.
US Navy pays German company $154,400 after losing piracy lawsuit
Arrr! Copyright infringement on the high seas
Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker
#ThrowBackThursday Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's a convoluted history to tell since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions.
Study shows 50% of repair shops snooped on customer devices
Female customers are most likely to become victims
Sony and Honda thinking about adding a PlayStation 5 inside autonomous cars
Something to look forward to: Earlier this year, Sony and Honda announced a collaboration to develop various electric vehicles, some of which could be fully autonomous. The companies also heavily focused on the entertainment side of the upcoming cars, emphasizing this by revealing plans to include a PS5 in specific models.
Software engineers and timekeepers rejoice as the world votes to end the leap second
The rule begins in 2035 and remains in effect for 100 years
Trivia: Nvidia's first graphics card was released in 1995, what did the "complete" package include?
Developed collaboratively between Nvidia and Sega, the 1MB Diamond Edge 3D shipped in 1995 for $249.99
Twitter locks remaining employees out of offices after hundreds leave following Elon Musk's "hardcore" ultimatum
It's chaos at Twitter
In context: Elon Musk might regret firing half of Twitter's staff after he took over the company, given reports that those who weren't laid-off have been resigning in droves. It appears the departures were prompted by Musk's recent declaration that employees must commit to a "hardcore" work culture or leave the firm by 5 pm yesterday. Now, Twitter has locked those who are left out of the company's offices, reportedly over fears of sabotage by disgruntled ex-workers.
TSA agents found an "artfully concealed" knife inside a laptop
Laptops really can do everything these days
Billionaire Jeff Bezos advises people to be careful with their money this holiday season
Bezos is worth $120 billion
Every issue of Nintendo Power is now available to download in one convenient bundle
A trip down memory lane
Celebrate the holidays in style with this Clippy ugly sweater
The Office assistant you love to hate
Computer and Information Sciences degrees are the most loved among recent grads
Top 10 most regretted and most loved college degrees
Sound Cards: Worth Buying or Just a Niche Product?
When almost every motherboard comes with decent onboard audio, is there any need to buy a sound card? To resolve this conundrum, we weigh up all the facts. The answer may surprise you.
Atari's 50th anniversary celebration gives players a hands-on lesson in video gaming history
The package includes interactive timelines describing Atari's contributions to gaming technology
FIFA 23 is trying to correctly predict the World Cup winner for the fourth time in a row
Will it be an all-South American final?
This 167-page photo book is a love letter to LAN parties
Multiplayer gaming was different in the 90s
Remember when: It wasn't uncommon to leave a LAN party feeling exhausted, slightly nauseated or outright sick. It sounds inconvenient and miserable on paper, but those that got to experience a genuine LAN party during the golden era remember how magical they truly were.
Silicon Graphics: Gone But Not Forgotten
#ThrowbackThursday At its peak in the 1990s, Silicon Graphics had legendary status among 3D and graphic designers who leveraged the unique power of these workstations that were at cutting edge of visual computing.
