An unexpected and strange PS2 gem follows PlayStation Plus next week

PS2 Slim Credit: Mitch Wallace I’ve often complained about Sony’s – and indeed the entire AAA industry’s – lack of risk and creativity of late, although to be perfectly fair, we ARE taking Astro Bot in September, so cheers to that particular platform renaissance. There is also South of midnight hitting Xbox and PC in … Read more

Prediction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia to fall by more than 50%

Although Nvidia has put on a masterclass for Wall Street, the story has a long and perfect track record when it comes to other big innovations. Three decades ago, the arc of growth for the US and the global economy was forever changed by the advent of the Internet. Although there have been many other … Read more

Satellite ‘megaconstellations’ could jeopardize ozone hole recovery

Thousands of satellites in “megaconstellations” have been launched to meet the demand for global Internet service, and thousands more will be launched in the near future. But these small satellites have a short lifespan and, when they burn up during reentry, will release ozone-depleting pollutants. A new study in Geophysical Research Letters measures this pollution … Read more

$20 minimum wage in California led to higher fast food prices, less traffic, study shows

CABIA President Tom Manzo joined Fox & Friends to discuss how the minimum wage increase has affected the fast food industry as thousands are forced out of a job. California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has already caused restaurant prices to rise and foot traffic to drop since it went into effect … Read more

The study confirms that the rotation of the Earth’s inner core has slowed down

The inner core began to slow down around 2010, moving slower than the Earth’s surface. Credit: University of Southern California University of Southern California scientists have proven that Earth’s inner core is receding—slowing down—relative to the planet’s surface, as shown in a new study published in Nature. The motion of the inner core has been … Read more

Despite the stormy red sky, Skyline Valley marks a bright new era for Fallout 76

When I first started playing Fallout 76 in November 2018, I never would have believed that I would be here 6 years later, with the game about to launch its 17th season of content. Fallout 76 has truly risen from the ashes, or should that be Ash Heap?…to become one of the best Xbox Game … Read more

China is testing more driverless cars than any other country

The world’s largest experiment in driverless cars is underway on the busy streets of Wuhan, a city in central China with 11 million people, 4.5 million cars, eight-lane expressways and high bridges over the muddy waters of the Yangtze River. A fleet of 500 computer-navigated taxis, often without safety drivers in them for backup, buzz … Read more

Pacific coast gray whales have become 13% shorter in past 20-30 years, study finds

This plot shows the difference in length between a PCFG gray whale born in 2020 versus one born before 2000. OSU researchers determined that a PCFG gray whale born in 2020 is expected to reach an adult body length of 1.65 meters (about 5 feet, 5 inches) shorter than a gray whale born before 2000. … Read more

The Asus ROG Ally just hit a new record low and I’d take it over most handhelds

I’m already a big fan of the Asus ROG Ally, but an extra $50 off its already discounted price means I’d choose it over most other handhelds. While there are plenty of Windows-based alternatives out there that will provide a solid laptop experience, this latest discount honestly makes me question why I’d get a Lenovo … Read more