Most of us weren't born tech enthusiasts. Somewhere along the way, a game, a gadget, a PC upgrade, or a new technology grabbed our attention and we never really let go. Read Entire Article
European Commission moves to designate Amazon and Microsoft as cloud gatekeepers
Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are now so important to Europe's digital economy that they may be required to comply with additional rules when doing business with customers in the EU. Otherwise, they could face hefty fines. Read Entire Article
Bungie cuts nearly 300 jobs as Destiny 2 winds down and Marathon takes center stage
For years, Bungie kept Destiny 2 online with a big technical footprint, from backend systems for progression and matchmaking to tools for live events and constant content updates. Now, with that pipeline winding down and new games still in early incubation, the studio is cutting back the team that supports......
HPE is quietly pivoting from servers to networking, and Cisco should be paying attention
Taking an established company in a new direction is always a challenging task. Doing so in the midst of one of the biggest evolutions the tech industry has witnessed, even more so. Read Entire Article
The third Xbox price hike in 15 months raises all models by at least $100
Mere days after reports of mass layoffs at Microsoft-owned game development studios, things have gone from bad to worse for Xbox. In a few weeks, the company's game consoles will receive their highest-ever price increases, marking the third round in barely over a year. Read Entire Article
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer
74-year-old man convicted of killing wife becomes the oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
74-year-old man convicted of killing wife becomes the oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy
Beaver Island sits in the middle of the northernmost end of Lake Michigan, about 70 miles from the maritime border with Canada. The forested island, just a little bigger than San Francisco in size, is a popular summer destination for tourists and home to about 600 permanent residents. Getting there...
After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation’s largest air monitoring network
Serap Erdal stopped at a light pole in Chicago’s Grant Park, pulled out her phone, and began pinching at the screen. Behind her, towering skyscrapers cut into a sunny blue sky as she scanned her palm-sized map of the city. The researcher barely noticed the hum of city buses, cars,...