Introduction to Watch Duty If you live in Los Angeles, you are probably already intimately familiar with Watch Duty, the free app that shows active fires, mandatory evacuation zones, air quality indexes, wind direction, and a wealth of other information that everyone, from firefighters to regular people, have come to
Introduction to Rising Costs in Gaming Why does it cost some companies hundreds of millions of dollars to develop a popular video game? Realistic Graphics and Diminishing Returns A recent analysis by The New York Times pointed to the unceasing pursuit of delivering more photo-realistic graphics as a primary factor
Amazon to Cease Prime Try Before You Buy Service by End of January Amazon has announced that it will be winding down its Prime Try Before You Buy program, a service that allowed Prime members to try on clothing before finalizing their purchases. The program is scheduled to end on
The inventive gadgets and gizmos at CES can often define the year, but most everything that appears on the showroom floor isn't going to be available until later in the year, if at all. Fortunately, that's not the case with Anker's 140W GaN charger,
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has taken the controversial step of deactivating the accounts of several members of the WordPress.org community. This move affects those who are at the forefront of proposing a new fork of the WordPress project. The tension within the community stems from longstanding
New renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series have been unveiled in a recent leak, showcasing design and color changes just ahead of Samsung's highly-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event later this month. A significant update has been made to the S25 Ultra model, which now features subtly rounded corners,
No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT a little over two years ago—and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. And its stock price soared more than eightfold.
The highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch is creating buzz with rumors and speculation, as the official announcement draws near. Although Nintendo has committed to revealing more about the console before the end of its fiscal year in March, specifics have been scarce, leading to a swirl of rumors
Blue Origin is preparing for one of its biggest launches yet. On Sunday, the Jeff Bezos-owned commercial space company will attempt to send its 320-foot-tall New Glenn rocket into space for the first time. The launch comes after almost a decade of development, and its outcome could threaten the dominance
Introduction Honda's potential merger with Nissan represents a significant shift in the automotive industry. This collaboration, aiming to pool resources and improve competitiveness in response to China's growing influence in the electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving sectors, brings both new opportunities and substantial risks. Motivation
Fifteen years after attending my first Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the details of each event have blurred into a haze of technology and missed flights. Yet, some elements remain vivid, like the progression from endless cameras to new tech, set against the backdrop of Las Vegas' extensive landscape. The
It has become increasingly evident that customers and employees who are recipients of corporate gifts often develop a stronger appreciation for the brand, without the companies having to incur significant expenses. This realization has fueled the growth of the corporate gifting market significantly. Snappy, a market player based in New