The Federal Communications Commission has prohibited the approval of new consumer routers manufactured outside the US, citing national security and espionage risks. This new regulation requires foreign manufacturers to meet strict security standards or shift production to American soil to sell in the country.
A high school student from Virginia has engineered a novel water filtration system using ferrofluid that removes over 95% of microplastics. The prototype offers a low-maintenance alternative to traditional membrane filters by using magnetic fields to separate particles.
Mozilla has announced that a free built-in VPN service will launch with the Firefox 149 update on March 24, offering users 50GB of monthly data. The feature will initially be available in the US, UK, France, and Germany, aiming to boost the browser's declining market share.
The latest patch for Crimson Desert adds a highly requested Private Storage feature at key locations like Howling Hill Camp. Significant improvements have also been made to gamepad and keyboard/mouse responsiveness, alongside various quest fixes and visual enhancements.
Following the world-first completion of Marathon's Cryo Archive, Bungie acknowledged that the endgame content may be too restrictive for the average player. Game Director Joe Ziegler confirmed the team is evaluating weekend scheduling, harsh RNG mechanics, and potential options for solo players.
Sony has aggressively removed hundreds of titles from the PlayStation Store, targeting publishers Nostra Games and CGI Lab in a continued crackdown on low-effort content. The mass delisting highlights the platform's struggle to moderate the influx of AI-generated and spam-like software.
Milestone's latest release, Screamer, attempts to reinvent the arcade racing wheel with a unique twin-stick control system and a heavy emphasis on narrative. While critics praise its stylish anime aesthetic and deep gameplay mechanics, some note that aggressive AI and pacing issues hold it back from true greatness.
A recent lawsuit alleges that Meta's workforce reduction disproportionately targeted older employees. Data cited in the claim suggests workers over 50 were significantly more likely to be terminated than their younger colleagues.
A recent analysis examines Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel's unique blend of libertarian ideology and biblical prophecy. The report contrasts European rationalism with Thiel's 'enthusiastic' approach to technology, surveillance, and the Antichrist.
Microsoft is reducing the presence of its Copilot AI assistant within several Windows 11 applications, including Notepad and Photos, in a move to prioritize quality over quantity. This strategic pivot comes in response to user feedback regarding AI bloat and growing public hesitation about artificial intelligence integration.
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision have announced a large-scale expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, scheduled for release in 2027. The update will partially incorporate results from the recent Digimon Referendum, where fans voted for their favorite creatures to feature in future titles.
Reddit is exploring new methods to verify that users are human, potentially utilizing biometric solutions like Face ID and Touch ID. CEO Steve Huffman emphasized the need to combat rising bot activity while attempting to preserve the platform's tradition of user anonymity.
Mia Heller, an 18-year-old student, has invented a low-cost water filtration system using ferrofluid to remove microplastics without replaceable membranes. The device won an award at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for its efficiency in recycling the magnetic oil and filtering contaminants.
Two senior Microsoft executives, Lori Wright and Haiyan Zhang, have announced their departure from the company after more than a decade of service. While Wright's next steps remain undisclosed, Zhang confirmed she is joining Netflix's gaming team.
Nvidia has responded to skepticism surrounding DLSS 5, explaining that the AI analyzes frames to enhance lighting rather than reconstructing scene geometry. Early testing reveals visual inconsistencies in titles like Starfield, raising questions about training data and developer awareness.
