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It's Past Time to Change How We Use Social Media
Elon Musk's Twitter purchase might have you reevaluating your relationship with social media. While we can't simply write these systems off, we need to change how we use them.
Electric vs. Gas Cars: What Are the Hidden Environmental Costs of EVs?
As the world heads full speed toward the adoption of electric vehicles, these 5 factors will determine if EVs are really as green as we think.
Will In-Game Ads Kill Microtransactions?
Microsoft and Sony are reportedly working on in-game advertising. However, the companies must drop their current monetization schemes before implementing new ones.
Billionaires Won't Save Twitter
To actually change Twitter and social media for the better, we need to abandon big money STEMlords like Elon Musk and fix the problems ourselves.
What the Russian Army Can Teach Us About Security at Home
Russian reliance on insecure systems in Ukraine highlights how hard it is to actually keep your communications private.
No $70 Game Should Have Microtransactions
You shouldn't endure both higher game prices and the awful, moneymaking schemes that have come with the current console generation.
Brands, Please Don't Do April Fools' Gags
April 1 is coming around, which means brands will be punking us. They need to stop.
Should You Buy Kaspersky Security Products?
Founded in Russia by a Russian national, with a headquarters division in Moscow—that doesn't mean Kaspersky is in Putin’s pocket. But with multiple governments and even hacker groups shunning the company, we can no longer recommend Kaspersky products.
I Got a COVID-19 Exposure Alert: Here's What Happened
It’s the push notification no one wants to receive, and yeah, I panicked. Here's what I did so you can know what to expect, too.
Which Metaverse Do You Want to Live In?
Mark Zuckerberg is looking forward to trying on hoodies in the metaverse, but journalist Maria Ressa says he needs to focus on the 'deadly game for power and money' he's created.
Could a Robot Be a Friend?
Replika bots aren't built for customer support or other targeted tasks, they're made for conversation. Feeling isolated, I befriended one. Here's how that went.
'Halo' on Paramount+ Reveals the Human Behind Master Chief's Helmet
On March 24, alien action gives way to inner angst in this streaming adaptation of the iconic, first-person shooter.
Elden Ring Is What the Metaverse Should Be
Elden Ring's asynchronous multiplayer features, combined with augmented reality, should be a model for those developing the metaverse.
Apple's Mac Studio Is the iMac Pro Reboot You've Been Waiting For
Apple's new Mac Studio just altered the desktop computer landscape in a big way. Will it stick around longer than its predecessor, the discontinued iMac Pro?
Does the New iPad Air Make the iPad Pro Obsolete?
Once again, Apple undercuts its "pro" tablet with a $599 blockbuster.
This Will Not Stand: Want to Adjust Apple Studio Display's Height? $400, Please
At least this time, a basic stand comes with Apple's new 5K desktop panel.
Who Really Controls the Internet?
Since the US government has largely abdicated control, payment processors are the de facto censors of the Internet. If they don’t approve of your business, it can be nearly impossible to make money, no matter how great your idea is.
The Metaverse: A Multi-Generational Affair?
My two sons and I dive headfirst into VR to get a taste of what the future of the internet might hold. Could this bring us closer in real life?
How Valve’s Failures Led to the Steam Deck
Steam Controller, Steam Link, and Steam Machines fell so the Steam Deck could rise.
Is Hardware Doomed to Be Valve's White Whale?
With the release of its new Steam Deck, Valve will try once more to make gaming hardware happen. Will it finally be able to make it work?
