UK Gamers Face Age Checks Under UK’s Online Safety Act
Xbox and Steam are rolling out age verification due to the UK’s Online Safety Act.
ZEROBASEONE and the Question of Forever
Is ZB1’s album title subtle contract clues, or just part of the coming-of-age story WakeOne is telling?
The Dark Side of 1980s Nostalgia in an AI Clip
An AI-made video begs viewers to “come back” to the 1980s. Why does nostalgia feel more sinister than sweet?
Disney Sues Sling TV Over One-Day Streaming Passes
Disney’s lawsuit against Sling TV raises a bigger fight over who controls the future of streaming.
The Mystery of Jinu’s Fate in KPop Demon Hunters
The film ends with Jinu’s sacrifice, but is this a true ending or just the beginning?
Roblox Faces Backlash After Banning YouTuber Schlep
Outrage grows after Roblox bans Schlep, a YouTuber exposing predators on the platform.
Can Parental Controls Really Protect Teens on ChatGPT?
OpenAI’s new controls shift responsibility to parents, but the root flaws are still in the AI.
Can Fantagio Survive Without Cha Eun Woo?
Fantagio is running out of money and their biggest star won’t be back until 2027.
The Cost of Overwatch 2’s “Aspirational” Heroes
Overwatch 2’s new hero philosophy favors beauty over oddball and it’s stripping away the game’s soul.