Month: September 2021
Google Cloud slashes its cut of third-party sales Representational image depicting the ease of use of cloud computing
Google Cloud is slashing the amount of money it earns when people buy third-party software through its marketplace. As the cloud storage giant looks to increase its competitiveness against the likes of AWS and Microsoft Azure, as well as to alleviate the pressure coming in from regulators, Google has decided…
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‘Metroid Dread’ had me screaming my head off
Thanks to my parents, I was introduced to Monty Python pretty young. And the family that watches absurdist British comedy together… has a lot of in-jokes. For example, Any time we’re, say, outside when it starts raining and we all scurry for shelter, someone in my family is bound to…
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The Switch OLED is a strong contender for most gorgeous handheld ever
Nintendo makes good hardware, but I don’t know if I’d ever personally describe any of it as “beautiful.” The GameCube was cute; I loved the clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP; and I still have fond memories of the SNES’s dogbone controller. But the Switch? I’m just sort…
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Metroid Dread feels right at home on Nintendo’s new OLED Switch
The most impressive feature in Nintendo’s new Switch model is its seven-inch OLED screen, giving games more vivid-looking colors and deeper contrast. It also has an improved kickstand that’s more functional and versatile than the one on the default Switch. But what’s a new system launch without a killer app?…
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Most people affected by Epik breach really won’t want their web activity published online Image depicting a hand on a scanner
The leaked data from web hosting company Epik has started unraveling the double-life of many of its customers, according to reports. Hacktivist group Anonymous recently claimed to have obtained and leaked 180GB of data on Epik’s business and customers, for its position of providing web hosting services to many prominent…
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The social life of a vampire bat
When one thinks of vampire bats, friendship and cooperation may not be among the qualities that come to mind for these blood-feasting creatures of the night. But maybe they should. Scientists have provided a deeper understanding of social relationships among vampire bats, showing how those that have forged bonds akin…
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