“LimeWire really came back in 2022 with a new relaunch as a NFT marketplace.” Staying Relevant Remember LimeWire? The peer-to-peer sharing network was a hugely influential piece of software in the early 2000s, allowing millions of millennials to both legally and illegally share files, including mp3s, video games, other software — and porn, of course… Continue reading LimeWire, Once a Renowned Source of Porn and Malware, Now an NFT Marketplace
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Twitter’s Case in India Could Have Massive Ripple Effects
In June Twitter received an ultimatum from the Indian government to remove some 39 accounts and content from its platform. Sources familiar with the order say it outlined that if Twitter refused to comply, its chief compliance officer could face criminal proceedings. They say it also stated that the company would lose its “safe harbor”… Continue reading Twitter’s Case in India Could Have Massive Ripple Effects
The best Amazon Prime Day wearable deals from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and others
Smartwatches and fitness trackers keep track of your activity throughout the day, but they’ve also become some of the most popular accessories over the past few years. There are more options to choose from now than ever before, and Amazon Prime Day deals have discounted many of our favorites. Our favorite picks for iOS and… Continue reading The best Amazon Prime Day wearable deals from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and others
Nintendo Japan will offer benefits to employees in same-sex unions
Nintendo Japan will provide employees in same-sex domestic partnerships with the same benefits it offers to those in heterosexual unions, even though Japanese law does not currently recognize gay marriages. The company announced the policy in a July 12th update to its corporate social responsibility guidelines that was spotted by Go Nintendo (via Variety). A… Continue reading Nintendo Japan will offer benefits to employees in same-sex unions
Sega’s Genesis Mini 2 hits North America on October 27th
Sega has announced it’s bringing the Genesis Mini 2 to North America on October 27th. The company previously said its latest retro console will go on sale in Japan on the same day (though it’s called the Mega Drive Mini 2 there). The system follows the Genesis Mini, which Sega released in 2019. The latest… Continue reading Sega’s Genesis Mini 2 hits North America on October 27th
Bandai Namco says it was hacked and customer data may have been accessed
Bandai Namco said it was the victim of a cyberattack and that hackers accessed confidential information. The company told Eurogamer it is investigating the matter, though it noted there’s a chance that “customer information related to the Toys and Hobby Business in Asian regions (excluding Japan)” was present on servers and PCs the hackers infiltrated.… Continue reading Bandai Namco says it was hacked and customer data may have been accessed
Sega’s Genesis Mini 2 launches in October with more power and more games
Sega has announced that it’s releasing a second edition of its Genesis Mini console in the US on October 27th. The company says this version is more powerful than the hardware released in 2019. It’ll ship with a batch of over 50 games, and this time, some of those will be Sega CD titles. (Yes,… Continue reading Sega’s Genesis Mini 2 launches in October with more power and more games
The future of cars is a subscription nightmare
As cars get more expensive to make and profit margins dwindle, automakers are coming up with new and loathsome ways to squeeze more money out of their customers. Subscription-based access to vehicle features, like heated seats or remote-start key fobs, are the latest attempt to charge people for things their car already came with. The… Continue reading The future of cars is a subscription nightmare
Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs nabs $105M and US Air Force partnership
Autonomous flight is a grand challenge in aviation — and a gold mine. The first company to crack it at scale stands to reap handsome profits from transportation and logistics alone. In 2020, the size of the global cargo airline industry was $110.8 billion, according to Statista, and one source estimates that it’ll generate hundreds… Continue reading Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs nabs $105M and US Air Force partnership
Polestar on track to sell 50,000 EVs in 2022
Polestar, the electric vehicle maker that made its Nasdaq debut in June, said Wednesday it is on track to meet its annual sales target. For the first half of 2022, Polestar delivered approximately 21,200 cars, more than twice as many as the 9,510 cars it posted for the same period in 2021. The company said… Continue reading Polestar on track to sell 50,000 EVs in 2022