User outcry prompts OnePlus to step down its excessive data collection

 Earlier this week, it was revealed that independent phone maker OnePlus was collecting all manner of information from phones running its OxygenOS — without telling users, of course. Caught red-handed, the company is backing off from the opt-out data collection program, giving users a choice up front instead of buried in the options. Read More

The Secretary of State once again won’t deny he called Trump a ‘moron.’

Terrifying Footage Shows Deputy Driving Through Raging California Wildfire

Sgt. Brandon Cutting is also seen rushing door-to-door evacuating and rescuing local residents.

This Sonic the Hedgehog VR mod will probably make you sick

While virtual reality has opened the door to a large number of unique, creative gaming experiences, there’s often still a desire to see existing iconic franchises adapted to the new technology. One that you wouldn’t expect to work is the classic Sonic the Hedgehog, not only because the original games were 2D platformers, but also because they emphasize going really, … Continue reading

After Math: Everything sucks

It’s another week down and we’re all a bit closer to death. Huzzah. While the moron-in-chief continues to systematically dismantle everything good and decent about our country, the tech industry did its part to help hasten that process along. The hea…

Pokemon Go data leak reveals Gen 3 release during Halloween event

As most players are already aware, a special Halloween event is coming to Pokemon Go this year. But it appears the spooky-themed update isn’t the only thing players will experience in the weeks to come, as a new datamine has revealed that several generation three Pokemon have been added to the game’s files, along with a new loading screen teasing … Continue reading

Super Mario Odyssey players are already speedrunning the in-store demo

We’re only a few weeks away from the release of Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch, but eager players are still getting all the playtime they can at the new demo kiosks appearing in stores across the country. With all the excitement surrounding Mario‘s newest adventure, some players turned to recording their runs through the demo and sharing them … Continue reading

These Raspberry Pi Cases Make Tiny Retro Computers

If you’re a fan of classic computer systems from the 1980s, then check this out. These custom-made cases let you build a working Raspberry Pi computer system that looks like a mini version of iconic retro systems.

RetroPiCases makes miniature cases based on the Commodore 64, VIC-20, Amiga 500, BBC Model B, and my personal favorite, the Atari ST – which was the last great computer system that didn’t run either Windows or Mac OS if you ask me.

Each 3D-printed case perfectly fits a Raspberry Pi board (be sure to read the descriptions on Etsy to see which board it requires), and provides proper access to its ports, and some cases include an LED power light as well.

The cases sell for about $20 to $35 (USD) each, not including the cost of the Raspberry Pi board itself. Naturally, I think these would be best when loaded up with Emulation Station and system appropriate software so you can use it to run classic computer software.

 

Film Producers’ Discussion On Weinstein Scandal Had Only 1 Woman

Amy Pascal was the only female on the panel convened by The Hollywood Reporter.

On ‘SNL,’ Alec Baldwin’s Trump Can’t Stay On Message Either

The actor rehashed the president’s distracted, headline-grabbing week during the show’s cold open sketch on Saturday.