In 2020, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro released his much-anticipated version of the fairy tale, Pinocchio. Del Toro’s reimagining of the classic tale has been praised for its creative approach and its emotional depth. Instead of the whimsical, lively animated feature we are used to, del Toro has created a gnarly and spiritual tale about what… Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a gnarly and spiritual fairy tale about what makes life beautiful
This lawsuit could stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard
In a recent move, Microsoft has announced plans to acquire video-game giant Activision Blizzard for around $10 billion. The two companies have been in talks for some time and the proposed deal was met with praise from fans and analysts alike. However, the acquisition may not go through as planned since a class-action lawsuit has… Continue reading This lawsuit could stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard
Live blog: Twitter chaos – Elon Musk set to purge 1.5b accounts
Today, tech-entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to purge 1.5 billion inactive Twitter accounts. The move is definite to have a profound impact on the social-media giant and the users who have made it their digital home. Twitter is currently undergoing what is being called a “purge” by Musk. According to reports, approximately 1.5 billion… Continue reading Live blog: Twitter chaos – Elon Musk set to purge 1.5b accounts
Amazon Echo vs Google Home: which is the smart speaker for you?
In the battle of the two leading smart home speaker systems, the Amazon Echo and Google Home, consumers are left wondering which system to choose. Amazon’s Echo is one of the first virtual assistant devices to hit the market and has been improving for several years. Google Home is the latest release from Google, with… Continue reading Amazon Echo vs Google Home: which is the smart speaker for you?
My secret life as an 11-year-old BBS sysop
I fondly remember my days as an 11-year-old BBS sysop. It was the golden era of computing, when dial-up modems were ablaze with text-based bulletin boards, and I was right at the heart of the action. At the time, I had no idea that I was one of a select few children running a BBS.… Continue reading My secret life as an 11-year-old BBS sysop
Los Angeles Votes to Ditch Styrofoam With Citywide Ban
On November 3, 2020, Los Angeles, California made a monumental decision to phase out the use of single-use polystyrene foam products – more commonly known as Styrofoam – from the city. The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously voted in favor of a city wide-ban on the use of these products, making it the most… Continue reading Los Angeles Votes to Ditch Styrofoam With Citywide Ban
Microsoft acquires startup developing high-speed cables for transmitting data
Today, Microsoft announced the acquisition of a startup developing high-speed cables for transmitting data. This move strengthens Microsoft’s cloud capabilities as the company continues to diversify its offerings and compete with other tech giants. The startup, SiSoft, was founded in 2018 to develop fiber-optic cables for data transmission. The cables are capable of speeds over… Continue reading Microsoft acquires startup developing high-speed cables for transmitting data
Stellantis is blaming EVs for its upcoming Jeep layoffs
The news that the recently formed Stellantis carmaker is planning to layoff workers from its Jeep division has been met with shock from auto workers and industry analysts alike. But, surprisingly, the layoffs have nothing to do with the economic environment or a companywide reorganization. Instead, Stellantis is citing a shift in consumer demand for… Continue reading Stellantis is blaming EVs for its upcoming Jeep layoffs
Disney Plus with ads isn’t a very good deal
In an increasingly competitive streaming market, Disney Plus is the latest entrant. With the promise of a wide range of Disney and Star Wars content, plus the launch of Marvel and other franchises, the streaming platform has easily become one of the most popular around. However, Disney is now introducing a new tier, Disney Plus… Continue reading Disney Plus with ads isn’t a very good deal
Peloton removes classes feat. Kanye West from on-demand library
Athletic lifestyle company Peloton recently announced they would be removing classes feat. Kanye West from their extensive on-demand library due to public outcry regarding Kanye’s recent dislike of the Black Lives Matter movement. This decision by Peloton comes following comments made by Kanye West during a campaign rally for his run for the U.S. Presidential… Continue reading Peloton removes classes feat. Kanye West from on-demand library