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In an era where fitness apps are a dime a dozen, one indie developer is taking a novel approach to get people moving. Run the Realm, a mobile game that blends storytelling with exercise, is making waves with its latest update releasing today. The brainchild of Livia Games, Run the Realm transforms mundane jogs into … Read more
Uniswap, the behemoth of decentralized exchanges, has stealthily launched a $35 million UNI token airdrop. This unexpected windfall for early claimants comes just hours before the planned official announcement, scheduled for Monday, January 27th, on Uniswap’s X account. The crypto grapevine is buzzing with excitement as word spreads about this surprise distribution. It’s not just … Read more
The U.S. video game industry continues to show its strength, with total consumer spending reaching $58.7 billion in 2024, according to new data from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Circana, and Sensor Tower. While this figure reflects a slight dip from the $59.3 billion spent in 2023, it marks an astonishing 106% increase over the … Read more
Netflix has shattered expectations with its biggest-ever subscriber jump, adding a staggering 19 million new viewers in the final quarter of 2024. This surge catapults the streaming giant’s global subscriber base to a whopping 302 million, firmly cementing its position at the top of the streaming food chain. But with great success comes a catch … Read more
TikTok enjoys a temporary stay on its ban thanks to an eleventh-hour intervention by President Trump, rival platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky are scrambling to position themselves as potential heirs to the short-form video throne. Both social media platforms have unveiled dedicated video feeds, seemingly overnight, in what industry insiders are calling a “video … Read more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a landmark Decision and Order requiring Amazon.com to take significant steps to address hazardous products sold through its platform. The unanimous ruling, marks the conclusion of a lengthy administrative litigation process against the e-commerce giant. The Order stems from a July 2024 determination that Amazon acted … Read more
In a significant move for video game preservation, GOG, the prominent European digital game distribution platform, has announced its membership in the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP). This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in bridging the gap between the private sector and cultural organizations dedicated to preserving gaming heritage across … Read more
In a historic leap for space exploration, NASA is gearing up for the launch of its first commercial robotic Moon mission. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative and Artemis campaign, is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. … Read more
The Free File Alliance, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has announced the early opening of the Free File program for the 2025 tax season. As of January 10, 2025, taxpayers with a 2024 adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less can access free federal tax preparation and e-filing software at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile. … Read more
DomainTools, a leading provider of domain and DNS-based cyber threat intelligence, has announced the creation of a new research division called DomainTools Investigations (DTI). This initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity community’s defenses against domain and DNS-based attacks through comprehensive research and analysis. The new unit will leverage DomainTools’ vast database of active and passive … Read more
