Why are Japanese developers not undergoing mass layoffs? -- spoilers: better employment laws ( www.gamesindustry.biz )
Layoffs and studio closures have been an unfortunately-common occurrence across the industry since last year, with layoffs in 2024 already matching 2023's total of over 10,000 developers being put out of work. Yet if there is one bright spot to find in this bleak reality, it is, ironically, in the same city as the departed...
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Hero Within and Hallmark Unveil Star Trek Convention Exclusive Merch for SDCC 2024 ( blog.trekcore.com )
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72-year-old Florida man arrested after admitting he shot a Walmart delivery drone ( www.techspot.com )
Winn was charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief damage over $1,000, and discharging a firearm in public or residential property....
A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers ( www.npr.org )
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Interview — Exploring Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 with Creators Kevin & Dan Hageman (Spoiler Alert!) ( blog.trekcore.com )
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AI-powered network of Russia-based websites masquerading as local American newspapers is pumping out fake stories targeting the US election, investigation finds ( www.bbc.com )
A former Florida police officer who relocated to Moscow is one of the key figures behind it....
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