9-Year-Old Wets Herself Playing ‘Fortnite,’ Enters Rehab for Alarming Signs of Addiction

Jun 11, 2018 01:21 am UTC| Technology

Video games, like many other forms of entertainment, can result in an unhealthy obsession or addiction. In a particularly severe case involving a U.K. girl only 9 years of age, the result is rehabilitation. Apparently, the...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Set for January 2019 Release

Jun 11, 2018 00:56 am UTC| Technology

With its troubled development period, Kingdom Hearts 3 was delayed so many times that many had given up hope that it would ever be released. Those who held on might finally get their reward, however, with the reveal of the...

EA’s E3 2018 Event Saw Reveal of New ‘Star Wars’ Game, ‘Battlefield V’ Battle Royale Mode, ‘Anthem’ Update

Jun 11, 2018 00:35 am UTC| Technology

The E3 2018 keynote of Electronic Arts has ended and it came with plenty of surprises for attendees. The most significant were the updates for major titles which were already known to the industry. In addition, the event...

AI is acquiring a sense of smell that can detect illnesses in human breath

Jun 09, 2018 01:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is best known for its ability to see (as in driverless cars) and listen (as in Alexa and other home assistants). From now on, it may also smell. My colleagues and I are developing an AI system...

Revisiting metadata retention in light of the government’s push for new powers

Jun 09, 2018 01:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

The Minister for Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity, Angus Taylor, foreshadowed this week that the Turnbull government will continue to pursue new law-enforcement powers that would allow authorities access to encrypted...

'Crackdown 3' Release Date Pushed Back to 2019, Microsoft Confirms

Jun 08, 2018 10:24 am UTC| Technology

Crackdown 3 will not be released until 2019, Microsoft recently confirmed. Fans have been wondering when they can finally get their hands on the upcoming main installment of Microsofts hit open-world shooter game...

Senators Ask House Speaker Paul Ryan to Schedule Vote Against Repeal of Net Neutrality

Jun 08, 2018 10:10 am UTC| Technology

Senators are still hoping to reverse the Federal Communications Commissions decision to revoke net neutrality by asking Speaker Paul Ryan to call for a U.S. House vote on the matter. According to reports, 47 Democratic...