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Tiny Shanghai-based studio Pixpil beats giants like Nintendo at their own game with the new Eastward, a vintagey-looking adventure that follows an unlikely pair of friends through a crumbling world.
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The country's top market watchdog has promised tougher scrutiny of virtual currencies, but we still don't know what will be unveiled.
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The Amazon founder became the second billionaire this month to reach the edge of space — following Richard Branson, who rocketed there aboard a vessel made by his company Virgin Galactic.
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The founder of Amazon, who stepped down as CEO this month, lifted off early Tuesday with three crewmates on the maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle.
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Searches for 'dating apps for older people," "top dating apps 2021," and "virtual first date ideas" have also all seen a significant spike.
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An uptick in ransomware attacks has led more companies to buy cybersecurity insurance. But some bad actors actually target companies with this coverage, figuring they'll be more likely to pay ransoms.
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A survey of 7,000 emoji users in the U.S., Europe and Asia found that emoji are not only useful on the job — they can make people feel more connected and receptive to new tasks.
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The Biden administration has launched a new ransomware task force and stopransomware.gov, a website of preventive resources.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with sociologist Dr. Francesca Tripodi about her recent study looking at the gender bias on Wikipedia and who gets to be "notable."
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Apple joins the ranks of tech firms freeing many employees from Silicon Valley offices. What this might mean for the geography of the American economy.
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Tahmima Anam's new novel is about a married couple who found a tech startup. The platform's success turns the husband into a messiah figure — even though it was his wife who designed it.
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One Black geocacher writes about harrowing encounters, such as being called "boy" and finding a cache hidden inside a flagpole flying the Confederate flag.