On July 20, 2021, Activision Blizzard was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing over a “frat boy” work culture, culminated from years of sexual harassment and…
China’s struggle against big tech and cryptocurrency
On Sep. 24, China’s central bank officially banned all transactions relating to cryptocurrencies, including those involving Bitcoin and Ethereum. This ban comes months after China’s central bank announced the…
Apple vs. Epic: Trial results and what it means for the gaming industry
On Sept. 10, United States Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez announced the long-awaited ruling on the Epic Games v. Apple case. The Court ruled that Apple violated California’s Unfair Competition…
Startup spotlight: Reclaim
Not having enough time in the day, week or month is a ubiquitous problem. Coffee dates with friends or catching up with a family member are important parts of our…
The fate of OnlyFans and the industries that depend on it
If someone exclaims “check out my OnlyFans,” what are the first things that come to mind? Is it cooking videos, comedy sketches, music and celebrity exclusives? Or is it perhaps…
CRISPR advancements and the ethics of gene editing
As of late June 2021, it was announced that researchers have effectively treated a genetic disorder inside humans using CRISPR therapy placed into patients’ bloodstreams. CRISPR is an acronym for…
The Pegasus Project: Uncovering spyware and its abuse
It was revealed on July 18 that a private Israeli firm, NSO Group, developed Pegasus spyware used to hack the iPhones of journalists, activists and government officials. The investigation into…
REvil and the rise of ransomware
Ransomware gang REvil’s websites mysteriously disappeared off the dark web during the week of July 13. This news comes just days after U.S. President Biden demanded Russian President Vladimir Putin…
UAPs and the limits of our technology
Unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) have long existed in the popular imagination, and they have been a hot topic for many conspiracists. Now, the United States Office of the Director of…
The science behind climate change and our weather extremes
Portland made national headlines this weekend over the rare heat wave weather event, causing temperatures to rise above 110°F, with night temperatures remaining as high as 90°F. Cooling shelters have…
Supply chain mayhem: Why GPUs and consoles are so hard to come by
The Entertainment Software Association recently concluded its online convention, E3 2021, and next-generation exclusive video games are being released. It’s a unique year for the video game market, as the…