Progressive Activists Disrupt Tax Vote In Final Show Of Defiance

“We vote too,” one woman yelled. “We’ll remember you. You’re fired.”

Issa Rae Is Working On A Show About The Love Life Of A Bisexual Black Man

And we are here for it. 😍

SEGA and Retro-Bit’s mysterious deal gives us retro console palpitations

Thanks to platforms like Steam, Xbox Live, PSN, and the Nintendo eShop, we’ve been enjoying something of a retro revival in recent years. Old games that may have otherwise been forgotten have been getting a new life on these platforms, and new games like Sonic Mania look to recapture some of the magic of those classic titles. That’s great on … Continue reading

White House calls 5G network rollout a national security priority

The White House has listed 5G network rollout as a national security priority in the US. The detail comes from the newly released National Security Strategy Report for December 2017, specifically from “Pillar II: Promote American Prosperity.” In a section called “Improved American Infrastructure” found on page 19, the White House says that 5G Internet will be deployed across the … Continue reading

iPhone slowdown blamed on controversial fix for aging batteries

Older iPhones getting unexpectedly slower could be down aging batteries rather than iOS inefficiency, with Apple said to be artificially throttling handsets to prolong runtimes. For years, Apple – and other smartphone makers – have been accused of quietly encouraging so-called “planned obsolescence,” where the experience of using a device is artificially worsened to encourage upgrades. This latest batch of … Continue reading

Proposed net neutrality bill would ban blocking and throttling

Last week, the FCC repealed net neutrality protections put in place in 2015 and returned broadband to a Title I classification. There were many voices expressing concern over the proposal and frustration once the FCC voted to enact it and a few membe…

US lifts ban on funding research for gene-modified super viruses

For the past 3 years, the US has maintained a moratorium on backing research that involves genetically modifying viruses to make them more potent, whether it’s their ability to spread or their lethality. You can kiss that de facto ban goodbye, howev…

Half Of Voters Think Trump Should Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A Quinnipiac poll found that 59 percent of women and 41 percent of men believe the president should step aside.

The White House Keeps Lying About Donald Trump’s Taxes

For the last time, the president can release his tax returns even if he’s under audit.

Waymo just cut an insurance deal for its autonomous taxi riders

Car insurance is a headache at the best of times, but things get even more confusing when, like Waymo, you’re trying to figure out liability for a self-driving vehicle. The Alphabet-owned company has filled in at least one of the blanks ahead of starting its own commercial ride-hailing service, with news that it has found an insurance firm that will … Continue reading