2025-11-21

A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong

In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously. [...]

2025-11-21

I Love the Death Stranding Games. Here's What I Hope to See in the New Animated Series

The world of Death Stranding is about to get even bigger. [...]

2025-11-21

Amazon Alexa+ is now available in Canada

Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation digital assistant, in Canada. The company unveiled the new assistant in February, and it has been making its way to more and more people since. Canada i [...]

2025-11-20

How singer-songwriter Chloé Caroline built a loyal following without chasing virality

Singer-songwriter and creator Chloé Caroline explains how focusing on genuine connection — not metrics — fueled her 10-year journey online. [...]

2025-11-20

Verizon confirms plans to lay off 13,000 employees

Verizon is set to lay off more than 13,000 employees and every part of the company will be going through some changes, CEO Dan Schulman has confirmed. The company is reducing its headcount and cutting [...]

2025-11-20

The $5 million lesson: Why accessibility should be part of your risk plan

Presented by AudioEye In 2020, a blind customer named Juan Alcazar filed a lawsuit against Fashion Nova, alleging that the company’s website was inaccessible and denied blind customers the same acce [...]

2025-11-20

Pornhub Is Urging Tech Giants to Enact Device-Based Age Verification

The company sent letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft pushing for an alternative way to keep minors from viewing porn, as US and UK laws have caused its traffic to plummet. [...]

2025-11-20

From lip stain to a laptop mic: Inside Chloé Carolines creator essentials

Chloé Caroline reveals the gear that keeps her inspired — from her Taylor guitar to her favorite tinted sunscreen. [...]

2025-11-19

Young Mormons Built an App to Help Men Quit Gooning

The Relay app allows users to track their porn-free streaks and get group support. Its creators say they’re taking a stand against porn and AI erotica. [...]