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Gaming's Cash Cow: A Former Boss Speaks Up

October 18, 2024

Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of d

entertainment

Why Remakes Should Revive the Near-Misses

October 18, 2024

Remakes and remasters are everywhere these days. They're safe bets for developers and publishers, but they often overlook games that could use a second chance. Take Silent Hill 2, for example. It's a fantastic game, but it doesn't need a remake as badly as some others. Games like Silent Hill 4: The

sports

Brooklyn's Clowney Tests New Strength Against Sixers

October 17, 2024

Noah Clowney, the young forward for the Brooklyn Nets, faced a tough challenge in a recent preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He went up against big guys like Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele, who are known for their size and strength. Clowney has been working on his physique, addin

technology

Amazon's Nuclear Future: Small Reactors, Big Plans

October 16, 2024

Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power

business

Entertaining New Spheres: Abu Dhabi's Latest Bid

October 16, 2024

Imagine a giant LED-lit dome standing tall in Abu Dhabi. The city's Department of Culture and Tourism just teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to build the world's second Sphere. This massive entertainment venue, first opened in Las Vegas, will now have a twin in the UAE's capital. It's a big deal,

technology

AI Expert Yann LeCun: Fear of AI Taking Over Is Nonsense

October 15, 2024

Yann LeCun, a top researcher at Meta, has a simple message for those worried about AI taking over the world: chill out, it's not happening. He thinks the idea that AI will become smarter than humans and threaten our existence is just "ridiculous." LeCun, often called one of the "Godfathers of AI,"

business

Post Falls Downtown: A New Mix of Homes and Food on the Horizon

October 13, 2024

Imagine walking through downtown Post Falls and seeing something new: a big building that combines apartments with a place to grab brunch. This project, led by mother-daughter duo Laura and Kelsey Horn, is set to change the face of the north block in downtown. The site is massive, covering about 50

technology

AI and Indigenous Communities: A New Perspective

October 12, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that lo

entertainment

'Sheridan and Quaid Urge Texas to Boost Movie Funds'

October 12, 2024

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and famous actor Dennis Quaid recently spoke at the Texas Senate Finance Committee. They pushed for more money for the state's film industry. The current plan is to use $200 million by next year. Sheridan said this money lets him film shows like Yellowstone and La

entertainment

Mike Morhaime's New Studio Unveils Phone-Controlled Tabletop Game: Sunderfolk

October 10, 2024

Mike Morhaime, the former boss of Blizzard, has a new game studio called Dreamhaven. He started this company in 2020 with other ex-Blizzard staff. Dreamhaven has two parts: Moonshot and Secret Door. Secret Door is the one behind the new game, Sunderfolk. Sunderfolk is unlike anything you've see...