PlayStation lays off 900 people and shuts down London Studio
Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to lay off about 900 game developers and shut down PlayStation VR Worlds' London Studio......»»
Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic
Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»
How to emulate the original PlayStation and Nintendo 64 on Mac
Games on the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 can be played on an Apple Silicon Mac with a little bit of work. Here's how to emulate the classic consoles on a Mac or MacBook.It is possible to emulate the original Sony PlayStation on an Apple Silicon.....»»
Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments as part of its new strategy
Ubisoft announced that in its efforts to revitalized the studio and its games, it's looking into how it can tackle some recent "polarized comments.".....»»
Bad news: Your PS5 Slim covers won’t work on the PS5 Pro
You won't be able to use your old PS5 Slim covers on a new PlayStation 5 Pro. Instead, you'll have to buy new ones when they become available......»»
Dropbox lays off 20% of staff, says it overinvested and underperformed
Dropbox also laid off 500 last year but still had "excess layers of management." Dropbox is laying off 528 employees in a move that will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent,.....»»
Learner driver data exposed in worrying breach - thousands affected
A Brazilian driving school kept an unprotected database online, exposing hundreds of thousands of people......»»
More Men Are Getting Vasectomies Since Roe Was Overturned
Recent studies show that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the national right to abortion led to a sharp increase in people—particularly younger, single individuals—seeking a vasectomy or a tubal sterilization procedure.....»»
Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home
So many people out there spend thousands of dollars to get the best laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones money can buy. Then they spend … The post Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home appeared first.....»»
M4 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio compared: Smaller and better
The original Mac Studio still offers a lot of performance, but a comparatively-priced M4 Pro Mac mini offers a better deal. Here's what $1,200 could get you in either Mac flavor.M4 Pro Mac mini [left], M1 Max Mac Studio [right]Introduced in March 202.....»»
Experts call for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected
New global findings in the 8th annual indicator report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveal that people in every country face record-breaking threats to health and survival from the rapidly changing climate, with 10 of 15 indic.....»»
Become A Most Valuable Part of Make
We just wrapped up a very successful Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island with over 27,000 people coming over three days to experience 350 maker exhibits, presentations and performances. It was everything that Maker Faire can be – so many maker.....»»
Examining the supernatural beliefs of medieval people, from elves and fairies to abductions and the undead
Medieval people have a reputation for being superstitious—and many of the supernatural phenomena found in the pages of medieval chronicles, miracle stories and romances are still alive in modern culture. Think ghosts, werewolves, demons, vampires,.....»»
Concord studio shuts down as Sony sunsets the troubled shooter
Sony has shut down two studios and ended its plan to retool Concord after the game launched to a poor response in August......»»
Concord didn’t fail PlayStation. PlayStation failed Concord
Concord's short, but troubled history can't just be viewed as a self-contained failure. Its part of a bigger picture at Sony......»»
People Overestimate Political Opponents’ Immorality
To heal political division, start with common moral ground, a study suggests.....»»
Apple’s M4 Mac mini launches with smaller design and powerful new chips
A day after unveiling the M4 iMac, Apple has just announced its all-new Mac mini. With a Mac Studio-like design, this is Apple’s most compact … The post Apple’s M4 Mac mini launches with smaller design and powerful new chips appeared fi.....»»
How corruption at the top erodes support for democracy
As we near the end of a "mega election" year in which as many as 2 billion people will cast ballots globally, concerns about the health of democracy are growing. Among the most frequently cited threats to democratic systems are increased discontent w.....»»
Analysis of aromas that differentiate beer and wine could lead to better non-alcoholic versions
Today, people increasingly seek non-alcoholic versions of beer or wine. Despite boasting different flavors, these two drinks share many aromas, which makes it difficult to produce alcohol-free versions that mimic the real thing. Researchers in the Jo.....»»
Six reasons why people enjoy horror movies
The creeping shadows and haunting decorations transform the everyday into something eerie at Halloween. And you might be thinking about scaring yourself with a good horror movie......»»
Japan-style "tiny forests" are taking root in British cities
A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of dense.....»»