Reading List
The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.
The United States router ban, explained
You've probably heard the US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers over national security fears. You might be wondering: WTF is going on? Just another day in America under Donald Trump and FCC chairman Brendan Carr. You're probably fine for now, but if you want to know why there's so much chaos, read on. […]
Two Steam games had a similar idea, but only one is a top seller
Retro Rewind and Rewind 99 are both VHS rental store management games vying for attention on Steam, but only one of them exploded on Valve's platform
Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case
The jury in a landmark trial testing claims about social media addiction against Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube determined that the two companies failed to warn users about the risks of using their products. The jury found the companies' negligence was a substantial factor in harms like the mental health issues sustained by a now […]
How to beat Kailok, the Hornsplitter in Crimson Desert
A complete guide on how to beat Kailok, the Hornsplitter in Crimson Desert, including the best preparations, his moveset, and the rewards available.
The jury in Los Angeles' social media trial awards the plaintiff $3M in compensatory damages and $3M in punitive damages; Meta will pay 70% and YouTube 30% (New York Times)
New York Times:
The jury in Los Angeles' social media trial awards the plaintiff $3M in compensatory damages and $3M in punitive damages; Meta will pay 70% and YouTube 30% — A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress. — 1k