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Video Game History Foundation Digital Archive

The Video Game History Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games. Their online digital archive is a growing collection of material related to video game history, including behind-the-scenes photographs,

Where did our attention spans go, and can we get them back?

The Oxford English Dictionary’s 2024 word of the year, “brain rot,” highlights social media’s perceived mental toll. Informatics professor Gloria Mark, after 20 years studying attention spans, tells Madeleine Finlay why focus isn’t lost and shares tips for

Loveable rogue or mouthpiece for misinformation? Why Australian blokes love Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan, often labeled the world’s most popular podcaster, has a polarizing appeal in Australia, especially among men drawn to his unfiltered, long-form discussions on taboo topics. Fans appreciate his authenticity and diverse guests, while critics accuse him

The bright side of TikTok’s downfall

The potential ban on TikTok has sparked debate about its impact on the social media industry. While some fear the loss of a popular platform, others see it as an opportunity for innovation and a chance to address

Australian children who play Roblox spending average of 139 minutes a day on the gaming app, data shows

Australian children spend an average of 139 minutes daily on Roblox, making it the most used gaming app and the most blocked by parents. The study, conducted by Qustodio, highlights concerns about online chat, inappropriate content, and in-app

‘It’s a nightmare’: couriers mystified by the algorithms that control their jobs

Gig economy couriers face challenges with opaque algorithms controlling their work and pay. Issues include inconsistent job assignments, pay discrepancies, and sudden account deactivation, often with limited or no explanation.

Would you let AI choose your outfits?

Chloë, overwhelmed by decision fatigue and a lack of time, experiments with an AI-powered styling app to help her get dressed.

From cow vigilantes to military propaganda: Facebook\'s cuts risk violence in Asia

Meta’s decision to scale back independent fact-checking has raised concerns among civil society groups in Asia, where misinformation can have severe consequences.

MrBeast’s degrading game show is a dystopian nightmare – perfect for America in 2025

Amazon’s Beast Games reflects the greed, narcissism and worship of aggro-capitalism that has brought us our second helping of Trump