2025-06-05

What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks

On Christmas Day in 2014 hackers knocked out the Xbox and PlayStation gaming networks, impacting how video game companies handled cybersecurity for years. [...]

2025-06-04

TikTok banned #SkinnyTok. That wont stop the disordered eating content.

TikTok banned the hashtag #SkinnyTok for promoting disordered eating, but the toxic content is still easy to find under new names. [...]

2025-06-04

Federal judge: A social media ban for kids under 14 is unconstitutional

A Florida law blocking kids from social media is "likely unconstitutional," according to a decision from a federal judge. [...]

2025-06-04

Pee-wee Herman's Documentary Lets Gen X Reflect on Our Quirky Childhood

Commentary: 'Pee-wee as Himself' looks at Paul Reubens' legacy, but it's also a reminder of a unique era in pop culture that shaped a generation. [...]

2025-06-04

Days-Long ‘Dark Retreats’ Are the Newest Spiritual Conquest for Tech Elites

A crypto founder and celebrities like Aaron Rodgers and Tiffany Haddish have tried the pitch-black retreats, described as “meditation on steroids.” Some see terrifying hallucinations. [...]

2025-06-03

How to watch Black Voices in Gaming at Summer Game Fest 2025

Black Voices in Gaming will be at Summer Game Fest 2025, with its showcase taking place on June 9 at 12PM Eastern time. You'll be able to stream it live online on The Game Awards YouTube channel. [...]

2025-06-03

The Alex Cooper Hulu doc Call Her Alex drops effusive trailer

The trailer for the Hulu docuseries about "Call Her Daddy: host Alex Cooper really leans into celebrating the podcast host. [...]

2025-06-03

'Mario Kart World' Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever

Our first impression of the Switch 2 launch title is that it marks a strong start for Nintendo’s new era. [...]

2025-06-03

“Mario Kart World” Devs Broke Their Own Rule on Who Gets to Drive

The list of playable characters in the Switch 2’s premiere game has expanded to more than 50—including birds, plants, and other players without hands or feet. [...]