Gaming
Divinity: Original Sin 2's armor system is a banger—until your coworkers say it's garbage
Larian's armor system in Divinity: Original Sin 2 sparks debate as critics call it broken while defenders hail its genre-defining design.
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Science
No Flu Transmission in Controlled Experiment Highlights Ventilation and Behavioral Factors
A controlled study found no influenza transmission among close contacts due to ventilation and reduced coughing, highlighting key factors in viral spread.
Gaming
Sandfall's Final Boss Was Too Easy Because Players Became Side Quest Gladiators
Clair Obscur's final boss was too easy because players overleveled via side quests, admits developer Sandfall. French President Macron praised the game as a source of national pride.
Science
Jupiter Reaches Opposition on Jan. 10: How to Observe the 'King of Planets' at Its Brightest
Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, 2025, shining at magnitude -2.7. Learn how to observe its moons, cloud bands, and upcoming planetary conjunctions with binoculars or telescopes.
Gaming
Linux Open-Source Blessing Has a 19-Year-Old Bug Problem
A 19-year-old bug lurks in the Linux kernel. Researcher Jenny Guanni Qu's analysis reveals 13% of bugs persist for five years or more, with AI detection rates at 92.2%.
Finance
Bitcoin's Absorption Signal: Inevitable Price Surge as Institutions Outbid Supply 2-to-1
Bitcoin's 2026 price surge likely as institutions absorb supply 2-to-1. ETF inflows and corporate holdings drive structural market shifts.
Health
House Defies Trump, Advances Affordable Care Subsidies Extension
The US House defied Trump to extend ACA subsidies, with bipartisan support and CBO projections of $81 billion cost over 10 years.
Finance
Digital Dollars' Fuel $154B Crypto Crime Surge: How Stablecoins Became Nation-State Weapons
Stablecoins now dominate $154B in 2025 illicit crypto transactions, with state-backed tokens enabling sanctions evasion and professionalized laundering networks.
Artificial Intelligence
NZXT’s Hardware Hacks: How Gamers Can Save $250 Without AI
Discover NZXT's non-AI strategies for affordable gaming hardware, including $250 discounts and subscription plans. Save big without AI hype.
Technology
How Anthropic’s AI Became Insurers’ Secret Weapon—and Google’s New Foe
Anthropic’s insurance partnership and market share growth challenge Google and OpenAI in the enterprise AI race.
Artificial Intelligence
Squarespace’s AI Play: Can Blueprint and Perplexity Actually Help Small Businesses Build Websites?
Squarespace's Blueprint AI offers free website design but requires paid accounts for publication, raising questions about accessibility and practical value for small businesses.
Health
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Shift Emphasis to Whole Foods, Red Meat, and Lax Alcohol Rules
The U.S. government's new dietary guidelines prioritize whole foods and red meat while eliminating alcohol limits, sparking debate among health experts and policymakers.