Why transgender kids just threw an epic prom in Washington, D.C.
The prom was a political statement—but also a joyous party. We often hear about the struggles transgender youth face in America. This year, state legislators have introduced 500 anti-trans bills, limiting trans kids’ access to gender-a.....»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is gritty, janky, goofy, tough, and lots of fun
This epic RPG reminds us of Skyrim's ambitious jank, but with way better combat. Enlarge / One day I will own griffons in such spectacular fashion. But I'm currently carrying a too-heavy backpack and clipped through a hut wall......»»
Signs of life detectable in single ice grain emitted from extraterrestrial moons, experimental setup shows
The ice-encrusted oceans of some of the moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter are leading candidates in the search for extraterrestrial life. A new lab-based study led by the University of Washington in Seattle and the Freie Universität Berlin shows tha.....»»
Epic’s Games Store Arrives for Mobile Platforms Soon
A bit of shade was included as well. The post Epic’s Games Store Arrives for Mobile Platforms Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Following what seemed like several months’ worth of legal back-and-forth between Epic Games, Google.....»»
Feds want grizzly bears back in Washington"s North Cascades
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a final series of proposals Thursday calling for reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades......»»
US sues Apple, Epic complaints, and no iPads just yet on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is under fire from the US Department of Justice, plus iPads are coming, and it sounds as if there is a lot to look forward to with AirPods and AirPods Max, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast.The DOJ is going to occupy Apple'.....»»
Watching Invincible Season 2? Pick up this free game on the Epic Games Store
Fill the void between the weekly release of Invincible Season 2 episodes by snagging Invincible Presents: Atom Eve for free on the Epic Games Store......»»
"How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?": Research reveals what Australian kids want to know
Every day, more children discover they are living in a climate crisis. This makes many children feel sad, anxious, angry, powerless, confused and frightened about what the future holds......»»
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’s control tweaks reinvigorate a Wii classic
We played Epic Mickey: Rebrushed at GDC and got a much better idea of what’s been redone in the Wii remake......»»
Watching Invincible Season 2? Pick up this free game on the Epic Game Store
Fill the void between the weekly release of Invincible Season 2 episodes by snagging Invincible Presents: Atom Eve for free on the Epic Games Store......»»
US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
Justice Department files major antitrust lawsuit against iPhone maker. Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook leaving the US Capitol building on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The Washington Post ).....»»
Here’s BMW’s electric replacement for the X3—production starts in 2025
BMW has developed an all new EV platform with better efficiency and more tech. Enlarge BMW provided flights from Washington to Lisbon and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the Vision Neue Klasse X. Ars does not a.....»»
Epic will take 12% cut of Epic Games Store sales when it launches on iPhone this year
There are more developments today in the ongoing battle between Apple and some of its biggest App Store opponents. First, in a new amicus briefed filed in the United States today, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group have teamed up to oppose Apple’s.....»»
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple"s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same
Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.Epic.....»»
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M
It's unclear if government and private insurance plans can cover the costs. Enlarge / A mother with her twin 6-year-old boys who have metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that leaves them unable to move. Photo taken on.....»»
"Modern-day redlining": Research investigates Wall Street-backed rental market
Carol Camp Yeakey, the Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences and founding director of Washington University in St. Louis's Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, is leading a two-year national study to examine the surge of corporate invest.....»»
Epic still plans to bring its Games Store to iOS and Android this year
Epic Games is committing to getting the Epic Games Store on both iOS and Android by the end of 2024......»»
Rising scourge of e-waste a "catastrophe" for environment: UN
The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche of dumped gadgets was polluting the planet......»»
Epic Hackintosh project gets 3D printed Mac Plus body
One Apple enthusiast has managed to create a Hackintosh closely modeled on the Macintosh Plus, thanks to a considerable amount of 3D printing.Original Macintosh Plus [left], Kevin Noki's recreation [right]Some Hackintosh projects attempt to give user.....»»
mSpy helps parents keep their children safe with real-time tracking & monitoring
In this digital age, it’s hard for parents to keep track of what their kids are doing online, but mSpy might have a way for you to keep an eye on your kids from the comfort of your smartphone. The post mSpy helps parents keep their children safe wi.....»»
Here’s what we know about the Audi Q6 e-tron and its all-new EV platform
Audi has bet big on its next flexible EV architecture, starting with this SUV. Enlarge / This is Audi's next electric vehicle, the Q6 e-tron SUV. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommo.....»»