John Shirley

The Antigravity A1 is a new kind of drone that feels like flying in a video game. Spinning out from Insta360, the A1 is a three piece set featuring a drone that captures 8K 360 degree video, a pair of FPV goggles, and a unique motion controller. It aims to challenge established players by focusing […]

UK Regulator Fines Porn Operator 1 Million Pounds Over Inadequate Age Checks The UK communications regulator Ofcom has issued a fine of 1 million pounds, approximately 1.33 million dollars, to a pornography operator named AVS Group. The penalty was levied for the company’s failure to implement sufficiently robust age verification systems to prevent children from

The landscape of PC gaming is richer than ever, offering an overwhelming and wonderful selection of titles. With decades of classics, a constant stream of indie hits, and the raw power for cutting-edge graphics, the platform is a dream. The definition of a gaming PC itself is expanding with the rise of handhelds like the

The Oversight Board is preparing to address one of the most persistent frustrations for Facebook and Instagram users. For years, users could only appeal the board about decisions to remove specific posts. Now, the board plans to step into the contentious arena of account-level penalties, such as suspensions and bans, starting with a pilot program

Apple Design Chief Alan Dye Departs for Meta in Major Talent Shift Alan Dye, the Apple Vice President of Human Interface Design, has been hired away by Meta, according to a report. Dye had been a central figure in shaping the aesthetic and user experience of Apple products following the departure of legendary designer Jony

The artist at the center of a plagiarism controversy involving Bungie’s upcoming game Marathon has stated the issue has been resolved. Fern Hook, known online as Antireal, posted on social media that her concerns with Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment have been settled to her satisfaction. The dispute began earlier this year when Hook claimed

Threads Users Find Their Dear Algo Prayers Answered by Meta For social media users, the algorithm often feels like a distant and inscrutable power, silently dictating what fills our feeds. Many have resorted to half-joking pleas typed into the void, hoping the digital deity might listen. On Meta’s Threads platform, a common refrain has been

Nikon ZR Review A Cinema Powerhouse for Content Creators Video used to be an afterthought for Nikon, but that changed after the company purchased RED last year. The new Nikon ZR is the clearest signal of that shift. Priced at $2,200, this full-frame mirrorless camera is designed to compete with dedicated cinema cameras for a

Instacart Sues New York City Over New Worker Pay and Tipping Rules Instacart has filed a lawsuit against New York City, challenging a set of new laws set to take effect in late January that would increase pay for grocery delivery workers and mandate higher tipping options for customers. The legal move highlights the ongoing

Neon Genesis Evangelion XR Game Tests Begin This Month Fans of the landmark anime Neon Genesis Evangelion can soon step directly into its world. Pixelity, the studio developing a previously announced trilogy of XR games based on the series, is conducting on-site focus group playtests later this month. The sessions are set for Japan from